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| 2018 ISTEP+ Testing Brebeuf Jesuit will participate in ISTEP+ testing for Spring 2018 in February and April. Classes affected by required testing are Freshmen (ISTEP+ Science) and Sophomores (ISTEP+ Math/English Language Arts). These exams are required by law for graduation from Indiana accredited high schools. Note: Sophomore ISTEP+ testers need to arrive for testing at 8:00 a.m. on February 27. Classes will begin for non-testing students (Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors) at 10:15 a.m. Testing Locations for ISTEP+ February 27 All students should be in testing room by 8:00 a.m. Testing begins at 8:10 a.m. Room 200 Afzal – Chambers
Room 202 Chestnut – Gebke
Room 204 Ghoman – R. Johnson
Room 206 M. Kennedy – Matatall
Room 208 Maxey – Murphy
Room W405 Ndhlovu – Rector
Athletic Hospitality Room Ren – J. Smith
Room 224 M. Smith - Zinchella
Efroymson Auditorium Extended Time Sophomores and all Junior Students (those absent in 2017, transfer students, and retesting) The test will taken online. Students need to complete the TestNav download, sent to their AMDG accounts, and check in with the IT Department prior to testing. On the day of testing, students should bring their device and charger. FRESHMEN Freshman will take Part 1 and Part 2 of the ISTEP+ Science exam during their regular Adv. Biology classes. Testing will be scheduled during the testing windows of February 26 - March 9 (Part 1) and April 16 - May 4 (Part 2). Exact dates will be announced by the classroom teacher. EXTENDED TIME Students that qualify for extended time will receive extra time during the above days, in accordance with their testing needs. Extended time testing will continue until 4:00 p.m. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments or other off-campus appointments during scheduled test days. If you have any questions, please contact Jen LaMaster, Assistant Principal, as acting Corporation Testing Coordinator at jlamaster@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7184. February 27, 2018 - Altered Day 4 Schedule for non-testing students: 10:15-10:55 – Period 2
10:55-11:25 – PRT
11:25-11:58 – Period 3
12:03-12:43 – Period 4
12:48-1:28 – Period 6
1:28-1:58 – PRT
1:58-2:38 – Period 8
2:43-3:15 – Period 7
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FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 23, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2018BREBEUF ROCKS BISTRO - 6:30 p.m. - Biltwell Event Center
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MONDAY - february 26, 2018Day 3
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Curriculum Night - 6:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 27, 2018Altered Day 4 - 10:15 a.m. Delayed Opening
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. ISTEP+ Testing for Sophomores and Junior Re-testers
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WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 28, 2018Day 5
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m.
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THURSDAY - MARCH 1, 2018Day 1
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Class of 2022 Enrollment Deposit Deadline Freshman Retreat MId-Winter Concert - 7:30 p.m. - St. Luke's United Methodist
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FRIDAY - march 2, 2018Day 2
Daily Mass - 7:45 a.m. Freshman Retreat
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The Brebeuf Rocks Bistro silent auction
is officially open! Whether you are interested in bidding off-site or want to pre-register before the event, our QTego bidding site is live and items are available to view! Visit the "How to Bid" section on the page linked in the button below for all the details. If you are unable to attend the event and want to bid on one of our fabulous live auction items, please contact Jamie Elkins at jelkins@brebeuf.org to arrange a bidding by proxy representative.
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The Class of 2022 Board is Filling Up! In what is always an exciting time at Brebeuf, we are closing in on the Class of 2022 deposit deadline on March 1! Be sure to spread the word to families you know that have interest in attending Brebeuf Jesuit next year so they can take their place on the board and lock up their spot!
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Student Spotlight tyler andrews '18
Loves About Brebeul I love the community at Brebeuf. Every day when I walk into school I just see people talking and having fun with each other and it is a really loving and caring environment. I think this is the best high school you can go to if you want to learn more about yourself without being heavily judged by your peers. Brebeuf is a great place for people to succeed in their own way.
Favorite Class My favorite class is my Intro to Entrepreneurship class because it is teaching me real skills I can use to help with my future plans and goals.
Future Plans I am going to Purdue to study business and marketing and hope to be an entrepreneur one day.
Random Facts I am a long snapper. I ate a hot dog with Joey Chestnut. I love dolphins. I love the Greatest Showman. What is your current favorite show or series on tv, Netflix, etc? My favorite shows on Netflix have to be The Office and Parks and Recreation.
If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why? I would love to go to California to be in the warm weather and walk around Hollywood. It would be so much fun to just go around and see all of the movie sets and all the famous things California has to offer. You were recently awarded the Evans Scholarship! Congratulations! Can you tell us a little bit about it and what it took to achieve? The Evans Scholarship is a full-tuition and housing college scholarship that is given to gold caddies. The requirements to be considered for this scholarship are: You must caddy for at least 100 loops (100 rounds); Must maintain good grades; Have leadership qualities and attain leadership positions: and must also have a financial need. Once you meet these requirements, you submit all your information into the Evans Scholar website where they will pick around 12 people for Indiana to be a finalist for the scholarship. After you become a finalist, there is a large interview portion that decides whether or not you receive the scholarship. You have to stand in front of a room of around 200 people and answer questions about yourself in an almost-press conference style. About a week after the interview, you get notified whether or not you have received the scholarship. It took many years of work to get this scholarship, and the hardest part was doing it from 8th grade to my junior year of high school, and not seeing the immediate results for my hard work. I had to wake up early, around 5:00 a.m. every morning in the summer, to see if I could get a loop. It was also very hard balancing football summer workouts with caddying and took all of my time during the summer. This scholarship took a lot of dedication and hard work and I am very proud of it. Click here to learn more about the Evans Scholarship.
You are now in your final semester at Brebeuf Jesuit. Has it sunk in yet? Yes, I think it has sunk in now that I have officially signed up to go to Purdue in the fall of 2018. Before I officially signed, it never really hit me and was always just there, but now it is real. I am sad to be leaving Brebeuf and all the memories I have created here, but I am so excited to start this new journey in my life.
In what way have you changed the most since your freshman year? I think I have changed physically the most since freshman year. Going into football my freshman year I was only about 120 pounds and was around 5’ 7". Now with my senior year of football over I am around 180 pounds and 5’ 10".
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| Upcoming Events
AP Exam Registration - Late Registration is Open Late Registration begins February 23 at 8:00 a.m. and will incur a $10.00 late fee.
Please note: The IDOE will be covering the cost of all English, Math, and Science exams again this year. Standardized Testing Update In order to receive extended time or other accommodations on AP Exams, you must receive approval through the College Board. You must have been receiving those same accommodations at Brebeuf for at least 4 months and have documentation on file at school from a licensed medical professional. February 23 is the last day to submit accommodations requests and supporting documentation to College Board for AP exams. Please contact Christina Rhodes, SSD Coordinator, if you have any questions at crhodes@brebeuf.org. Scholarship/Financial Aid News and Announcements Many wonderful opportunities are also available through the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Application deadline: February 6, 2018. See CICF scholarships for details. The backbone of all financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) which opened on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov and should be completed as soon as possible for the 2018-19 year. Many schools also require completion of the CSS Profile CSS Profile, administered by the College Board, which asks more specific questions and accesses additional funds. The FAFSA is free; the CSS Profile has a small fee. The VAST majority of scholarships (merit aid) are found within the individual college admission/financial aid websites and academic departments. Be on the lookout for additional essays, recommendations/nominations, and deadlines for these opportunities at the colleges to which you’ve applied. Search for a specific scholarships in Naviance Family Connection in the “Scholarship List” under the Colleges tab. Sort by Scholarship name, Deadline, or Categories. Websites such as Scholarships.com and Fastweb.com are useful as well. Inclusion and Diversity Announcements
If you’re a high-achieving student (primarily A grades in challenging coursework) from a low-income background (households earning less than $65,000 annually), the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program offers specialized support and full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford University, Yale University, Emory University, the University of Pennsylvania and more. The free online application for this exceptional program is due by March 21, 2018 and is available at www.questbridge.org. Please let your College Counselor know if you plan to apply. UNCF Scholarship Programs have various eligibility criteria, deadlines, and applications. You must complete the FAFSA and have a GPA of at least 2.5. More information can be found at https://scholarships.uncf.org.
The top-ranked Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is hosting MEET Kelley, a one-week, pre-college summer program in June 2018 for promising high school students from underrepresented groups: African-American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial. Please find more information and the application by clicking here. Many colleges and universities offer multicultural fly-in programs to top students. Attending one of these programs can demonstrate strong interest in an institution and potentially help one’s chances of being admitted. For more information about these opportunities, please click here. Summer Programs Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Please check out the updated list of summer programs in the Naviance document library, under the “Summer Programs” folder for more information. For a detailed search of summer programs, try this free online resource: http://www.mysummeradvisor.com/MSA/app/programs/search/Summer pre-college programs offering financial aid to under-resourced or underrepresented students are available through College Greenlight. Information about these affordable summer enrichment opportunities can be found here.
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Brebeuf Boys Basketball Compete for the Circle City Championship on Friday The Brebeuf Jesuit Boys Basketball team will head to Roncalli on Friday night as they look to take home the Circle City Championship! This game is expected to be a sell-out, so make sure you stop by the Main Lobby Desk to get your tickets! Tickets will be on sale through 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
Looking for some pre-game reading about the game to get you ready? Can't make it person? You can watch on TV or livestream the game!
WHMB will be livestreaming the game, beginning at 7:30 pm, and the TV broadcast will start at 10:00 p.m. on WHMB TV-40.
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Brebeuf Brings Home Four Golds and Four Silvers at State ISSMA Contest On February 3, nine Brebeuf students qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association’s Solo & Ensemble State Contest in piano & voice. This past weekend, Brebeuf brought home four gold and four silver medals at State. - Molly Knight received a gold in Voice
- Carson Jones received a gold & ‘distinction honors’ with a perfect score in piano
- Rachel Moore & Nadine Templeton received a gold in piano
- Austin Sgori, Matthew Limjoco, Richie Jones & Sofia Mohan all took home silver in piano
Congratulations, Braves!
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Abigail Boldt '18 Honored by Kiwanis at the 43rd Annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards Event On February 9, Abigail Boldt ‘18 was honored along with other area high school students at the Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards Event hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Indianapolis at the Ivy Tech Event Center. To be eligible, a student must be nominated by a school counselor, complete an essay describing their experience, and be interviewed by the scholarship committee. Abigail, who is off to Vanderbilt this fall, was the fourth-place recipient and was presented with a $5,000 scholarship award based on her achievements in the face of daunting obstacles. Congratulations, Abigail!
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Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl Team! Last Saturday, our Quiz Bowl team went 8-0 to win their second tournament of the year! Brebeuf Jesuit defeated Monrovia, Hamilton Southeastern, and Franklin Central in the morning rounds, including a bye match, and then defeated Cathedral, Zionsville, and finally Fishers High School to take the title. During this incredible season, our Quiz Bowl Braves has a total of 21 wins with only 1 loss. Good luck to the team as it prepares for state competition!
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Order Information for State Finalist and Mental Attitude Award Winner Patches The Spirit Store is now taking orders for State Finalist and Mental Attitude Award Winner patches. The deadline for orders is March 2, 2018. This is the only time period these patches will be available to order. If you have any questions, please contact Karla Ralls in the Spirit Store at kralls@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7003.
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Freshman Service Days for the Spring Semester We will begin accepting permission forms next week! Freshman Service Days are offered each year to the freshmen to help introduce them to the part of Brebeuf Jesuit's mission of being men and women for others. it is our hope that it will start them on a path of service beginning before and going far beyond the hours which they are required to complete during their junior and senior years. This is also a great opportunity for freshmen to get to know more of their classmates and teachers outside of the classroom. Freshmen can participate in one or all of the Freshman Service Days as space allows. Class absences will be excused as long as permission slips are turned in 1 week prior to the trip. Sign up on our signupgenius.com page here.
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The Brebeuf Food Drive Has Launched! Brebeuf Jesuit is once again holding a canned food drive during Lent, February 14-March 29, 2018. For years, our students, faculty, staff, and families have participated in this meaningful drive supporting St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry, donating enough cans of food to fill two semi-trucks! In addition, cash donations from our school community are able to buy tens of thousands of pounds of food each year. Homeroom classrooms at Brebeuf will hold collections to once again to compete for the grand prize – a pizza party. To maximize our school’s impact, this year’s goal is for every student and staff member is to collect 20 cans each. St. Vincent de Paul feeds roughly 3,300 families every week, or roughly 12,000 individuals, many of whom are children and the elderly. Every can is helpful! How to Help To contribute to the drive, send any canned food items to Brebeuf Jesuit with a Brebeuf student, who will deliver the items to their homeroom collection. To contribute monetarily (Make checks out to: St. Vincent de Paul, memo: Food Pantry), and bring donations of support to the Main Lobby Desk at Brebeuf Jesuit. By coming together during this food drive, the entire Brebeuf Jesuit community can make an incredible difference in the lives of thousands in need here in Indianapolis! Let’s bring in those cans to your student’s homeroom and support St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry.
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Ignatian Yoga Retreat Ignatian Yoga is a collaborative ministry of Jesuits and lay people that integrates the spirituality of St. Ignatius and the practices of yoga and meditation. Ignatian Yoga invites participants to reflect on God’s presence in their life experiences, connecting mind body and spirit with a diverse array of old and new practices. Ignatian Yoga embodies Cura Personalis through its programs, including: - Background and core principles of Ignatian spirituality and Yoga
- Ignatian prayer including he Examen, Spiritual Exercises, Ignatian Discernment,Ignatian Contemplation
- Yoga practices including active flow classes to restorative yoga and meditation
- Communal prayer, reflective practices and group sharing
Our own Bobby Karle, SJ will be leading this event on our campus. March 10, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Facilitators: Bobby Karle, SJ and Connie Tellman Cost: $75 (includes two Ignatian Yoga sessions, lunch, and Mass) Proceeds to benefit Brebeuf Jesuit service and immersion trips to Pine Ridge Reservation, El Salvador, Belize and Chicago. No experience necessary — all levels are welcome!
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Financial Aid for the 2018-2019 School Year The application to apply for financial aid for the 2018-2019 school year is available. Brebeuf Jesuit is committed to educating students based on their ability to learn, rather than their ability to pay. Financial aid awards are not based on academic merit or diversity – the only factor considered is demonstrated financial need. More than $2.4 million of aid is awarded to students and families on a financial-needs basis. All financial aid information is treated confidentially and we request that families do not discuss their awards with others. Awards are determined on an individual case basis by the Financial Aid Committee, which is made up of five members of Brebeuf Jesuit administration and headed by the Chief Financial Officer. Financial Aid Details Families applying for financial aid are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible before the deadline of March 31, 2018. Financial aid awards are for one year only and you must reapply each year. Applications must be submitted with: - 2017 Tax Return information
- Payment in the amount of $27.00
Each parent/guardian must submit a separate application and tax information if the couple’s status is separated, divorced or never married. FACTS will send a confidential report to Brebeuf Jesuit which will be evaluated by the Financial Aid Committee to determine an aid package based on individual need. Families that wish to appeal their award must write a letter to the Financial Aid Committee outlining any additional circumstances, along with providing supporting documentation that should be taken into consideration. For more information on appealing financial aid awards, please contact Melissa Grabowski at mgrabowski@brebeuf.org. Families who meet the March 31, 2018 application deadline will receive notice of their financial aid award along with their acceptance letter in April. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Melissa Grabowski at mgrabowski@brebeuf.org or 317.524.7106.
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Brebeuf Athletics - Sports ReportClick the link below to access the Brebeuf Jesuit Sports Report.
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