For Parents
Entrance Exam - Saturday, January 9th at 8 a.m.
Personal Tour Night - Wednesday, January 6th at 6 p.m.
Why is Peace right for my daughter?
2009-10 Parent Informational Guide
Student-Centered Program
Our faculty, counselors and staff are deeply committed to providing the individual care and attention necessary for your daughter to develop her strenghts, social confidence and leadership style.
Powerful All-Girls Experience
The Peace educational experience is specifically designed to complement your daughter's learning style and encourage her to reach her full potential in the classroom, college and in life. Because of this experience, 100% of our students are accepted to an impressive list of colleges and universities.
Values-Driven Community
The students, faculty and staff embrace and express their faith through the Dominican values of Truth, Justice, Compassion, Partnership and Community each and every day.
Dynamic, Cutting-Edge Learning Environment
Peace offers a new model of individual learning and success through seamless integration of advanced instructional methods and technologies. Students also utilize state-of-the-art communication systems to connect with the global community.
Why do Women of Peace excel in college?
Rigorous Graduation Requirements 26 credit hours are needed for graduation for the Classes of 2013 and 2014 (22 core, 4 elective).
Student Portfolio Program A student's best and most meaningful work in each subject is compiled into a personal portfolio. With the fine-tuned writing skills gained from this innovative program, your daughter will be a step ahead of her peers in college.
21st Century Knowledge and Skills Peace graduates are ready to meet the global economic, intellectual and technological challenges of the future.
Confidence, Competence and Character to Lead and Succeed Peace graduates are critical thinkers and creative problem solvers with the communication, teamwork and leadership skills to thrive in an increasingly complex and global society.
ACT Scores 26 is the average score for upper-quartile seniors.
Scholarships and Awards The Class of 2009 was awarded $6.2 million in scholarships for academic, athletic, fine arts and leadership pursuits. Peace was proud to have 2 National Merit Commended students, 2 Golden Apple Scholars, 17 Illinois State Scholars and 57 Presidential Scholars in a graduating class of 174 young women.
Admissions Information
Welcome from the Administration
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Incoming Frosh Students
To apply for scholarships, students must be accepted and register at Queen of Peace. Scholarship and award decision letters will be mailed in August.
Current Peace Students
Due to the generosity of alumnae, friends, parents and donors, Queen of Peace High School is able to offer scholarships. PSAS Applications for Queen of Peace tuition grants are available in the Tuition and Business Offices. Families in need are encouraged to apply. To apply, you must submit the financial aid form, a $20 fee and supporting documentation directly to PSAS (Private School Aid Service).
Students who wish to apply for Peace Scholarships should pick up a scholarship application in the Main Office or download a scholarship application by clicking on the link below. Peace Scholarship applications should be filled out completely and returned to the Main Office with the student’s essay and letters of recommendation. Scholarship and award decision letters will be mailed in August.
Register For Queen of Peace Events
Register here for Sneak Previews, FUN Nights, Volleyball and Basketball Games, Open Houses and Fine Arts Events.
Queen of Peace maintains a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in its admissions policies and practices, educational programs and activities.
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