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Academic excellence is the trademark of Mt. Carmel High School. Mount Carmel offers a curriculum that is as comprehensive as that of any Catholic High School in Chicago.  With four programs of study, we effectively serve the needs of most types of college bound Students.

 

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The Honors/Advanced Placement Program

The Honors Program challenges students to maximize their potential by placing them in accelerated courses, and enriches their experience through Advanced Placement courses in Literature, American and European and World History, Physics, Calculus and Foreign Languages.  Students are placed in this program based upon their entrance exam score as well as grammar school academic record.

Accelerated College Prep Program

Students in the Acclerated College Prep Program, who have demonstrated above average ability in grammar school, pursue a challenging curriculum developed to prepare them for acceptance into the college of their choice.  All requirements meet the standards for college admission established by the Illinois Board of High School Education.  Placement is based upon a student's standardized test scores and his 7th and 8th grade transcripts.

College Prep Program

The College Prep program prepares students of average ability to successfully meet the standards for college admission.  To be admitted to this program, a student's standardized test scores must show college potential and his grammar school transcript and letters of recommendation must confirm a solid work ethic.

McDermott-Doyle Program

The McDermott-Doyle program meets the needs of young men with specific learning disabilities who seek a college education but require accomodations to achieve their goals.  There a limited number of seats in this program, with preference given to students who are Catholic or graduates of Catholic grammar schools.

Academic Departments

English
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Math
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Theology