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16 | December 5, 2019 | 22nd century media education guide
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Become something greater
at Providence Catholic High School
Choosing a high school is an
important decision for families.
From academics to extracurriculars,
finding the right fit is
vital to a student’s success. More
and more families are choosing
Providence Catholic.
“Providence has opened me to
so many new opportunities and
people to help me be successful
in everything I do,” said senior
Samantha Spencer, who won
state in pole vault last year and
maintains a 4.73 GPA. “I have
gained values and relationships
that I will carry with me past my
time here.”
Spencer will be attending the
University of Minnesota next
year with academic and athletic
scholarships.
Inspired by our Augustinian
values of Truth, Unity, and Love,
the Providence Catholic High
School family is a vibrant community
of believers and learners,
one in mind and heart on the
way to God. We provide rigorous
programs at all levels in academics,
arts, and athletics, along with
extensive extracurricular activities
and opportunities. In a safe
and supportive environment, our
dedicated, talented, and highly
qualified faculty and staff guide
students to embrace individuality,
challenge assumptions and grow
in confidence and compassion.
Providence recently began a
STEM Academy, an academic
program for inquisitive students
who are active learners wishing
to identify and solve authentic
problems. STEM students utilize
self-directed and collaborative
learning in the integrated fields
of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics.
Providence Catholic is a coeducational,
college preparatory
Augustinian high school located
on 75 acres in New Lenox. The
students come from more than 70
elementary, middle and junior
high schools within a 30-mile
radius of the school. Whether
a student is AP, honors, college
prep, or need a little assistance
in the classroom, there is a place
for every student. With ACT
scores, college acceptance rates,
and college scholarship offers all
well beyond the national average,
the Providence advantage
is well-known by Celtic students
and parents.
“Our demanding co-educational,
college preparatory curriculum
is evidenced by the success
of our most recent graduates
who earned scholarships valued
at nearly $45 million,” Fr. John
Merkelis, president, said. “We
offer inclusive service programs;
in fact, our recent graduates performed
in excess of 25,000 hours
of community service during
their high school careers.”
Not only do the Celtics experience
excellence in the classroom,
but PCHS students also succeed
in the athletic/extracurricular
arenas. The Celtics are home
to 30 State Championships, 67
State Trophies, hundreds of regional
titles, sectional titles, and
conference championships.
“Providing financial assistance
to Providence Catholic families
is a top priority for the school.
Twenty-five percent of our families
receive some type of financial
assistance. In fact, this year
the school has awarded $1.5 million
to our families in need-based
scholarships and grants, work
programs, discounts, and subsidized
lunches,” Ed Barrett, Director
of Need Based Aid, said.
The new affordable-for-all
program will add additional
scholarship opportunities for academics,
leadership and legacy.
Become the start of something
greater today. To learn more
about the Providence Advantage,
visit online at www.providence
catholic.org. The placement
exam will take place on Dec. 7.
Submitted by Providence Catholic
High School, 1800 Lincoln Highway
in New Lenox. Visit online at
providencecatholic.org or call (815)
485-2136.
Providence Catholic
Children’s Academy was
opened in 1992. Under the
direction of the Joliet Diocese,
it serves the religious
and educational needs of
children who are members
of the New Lenox and surrounding
communities. It
is located on the campus of
Providence Catholic High
School at 1800 W. Lincoln
Hwy. in New Lenox. Preschool-aged
children, ages
3-4, have the choice of full
Providence Catholic Children’s Academy
serves religious, educational needs of children
or half-day classes. Kindergarten
children, ages 5-6,
attend school five full days
a week. Before and after
school care is also available
to students on a full time or
as needed basis.
All teachers at PCCA
possess a bachelor’s degree
or greater. They provide
a nurturing environment
that emphasizes on
academic, social-emotional,
physical and spiritual
growth. This environment
encourages children to develop
a positive self-concept,
while allowing them
to grow on many levels.
Tuition includes books,
in-school field trips and
most supplies. There are
no required parent volunteer
hours and all fundraising
is optional. Free
and optional speech and
developmental screenings
are offered to all PCCA
students in the fall.
Our open house and registration
for the 2020-2021
school year is from 10 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26.
Tours of our school are offered
year-round. Tours can
be scheduled by calling for
an appointment.
Submitted by Providence
Catholic Children’s Academy,
1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. in New
Lenox. For more information,
call Laura McErlean at (815)
485-7129 or visit the school’s
website at wearepc.org.