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Welcome to Northridge Prep!
Juvenes vestri visiones videbunt – your young men will see visions. This phrase from the school’s crest best summarizes our approach to forming the young men of Northridge. We inspire our students to learn the value of hard work and acquire the habits and attitudes necessary to be successful in college and, more importantly, in life. Working in close collaboration with our parents, the Northridge philosophy of excellence is firmly rooted in three core tenets:
Academic Achievement -- We are committed to providing a challenging education grounded in the classical liberal arts tradition. Our proven curriculum coupled with an all-male student body, small class sizes, and a dress code that emphasizes personal dignity and a seriousness toward studies creates an ideal learning environment for our students. The success of our academic program has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report, the Chicago Sun Times, and Chicago Magazine. We also consistently graduate numerous AP Scholars, National Merit Scholarship recipients and students whose ACT and SAT scores rank among the top in the state.
Growth Through Participation -- Extracurricular involvement plays a critical role in the development of the mind, body, and spirit of a young man. The right activities combined with coaches and sponsors of the highest personal integrity help students build character and learn life skills such as leadership, teamwork, dedication, time management, and perseverance in the face of defeat and disappointment. While not every student makes a varsity team, is cast as the lead in a play, or stars in math competitions, Northridge is small enough that every student has the opportunity to participate in activities that interest and inspire him.
Catholic Faith and Values -- Based on continual feedback from our alumni we can confirm that the graduates of Northridge Prep are happy fathers, devoted husbands, and successful professionals. They are men who attend Mass regularly and frequent the sacraments of Communion and Confession. They are men who hold in high esteem the richness of the Catholic faith as taught by their parents and fortified by their Northridge experience.
As much as our website provides for you a window into the vibrancy of life on our campus, there is no substitute for a personal visit. If you are inspired by what you see throughout these pages, consider stopping by the school for a tour. Our doors are always open to families and their sons who are seeking a place where boys become men.
Warmest regards,
Richard T. Meyer
Headmaster
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