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Routt Catholic High School provides an excellent secondary education based on the Roman Catholic tradition in a faith-centered environment through the teaching Christian values, the promotion of spiritual growth, and the total development of each student.
Routt Catholic High School is a co-educational, independent Catholic high school in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois whose bishop is to be announced. Routt is located at 500 E. College Ave. adjacent to Our Saviour’s Church located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The 108 year old facility includes a chapel, library, multi-purpose room, guidance offices, development offices, gymnasium and a weight room. The school also has a computer equipped business education lab, a science lab, an art classroom and a band/chorus room.
Routt shall admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Also, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs.
Routt Catholic High School is operated as a not-for-profit institution by the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Illinois and is governed by a Board of Limited Jurisdiction making the school an “independent Catholic high school”. All revenue is used for the care of students, salaries of teachers and personnel, maintenance of buildings and grounds and improvements.
RCHS Board Members:
Mike Hankins - President
Jim Burke- Vice-President
Katie Hembrough - Secretary
Jeff Haley- Treasurer
Mike Bartlett
Shayne Bimm
James Cosgriff
Linda Curtis
Wendy Easton
Gail Eck
Angie Grant
Barbara Z. Gross
Pat Kennedy
Kathy Langdon
Rev. Ken VenvertlohEx-Officio:
Gale Thoroman- Principal
Dude Wildrick- Asst. Principal/Guidance CounselorBishops Representative:
Mrs. Jean JohnsonView Current and Archieved Board Meeting Information
Enrollment for the current school year is 133 students. There are 30 seniors, 34 juniors, 36 sophomores and 33 freshmen. 77% of students are Catholic; 23% are of other faiths. Ethnic enrollment is 0% African American, 2% Asian, 3% Bi-racial, 97% Caucasian, 2% Pacific Islander, and 1% Hispanic.
Routt uses a letter grading scale. A semester grading period consists of two quarters. At the semester, grades are used to determine class rank. Honor and Advanced Placement classes are weighted. View Routt's Grading Policy
Routt Catholic High School is accredited by The North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Illinois State Board of Education. Routt’s last accreditation review was done in the spring of 2007.
Class of 2010-
Class Size:32
Illinois State Scholars: 3
College Placement: 72% 4 year institution 26% 2 year institution
Religious experiences both in and beyond the classroom are integral to RCHS. These experiences are coordinated by the administration, the campus minister, and the theology teachers. These experiences include but are not limited to the following: all school and class Masses, prayer services and all-school paraliturgical services, reconciliation, speakers, religious counseling, vocation days, service projects, etc.
The all-encompassing goal is to prepare young Catholic men and women of RCHS to assume roles of service and leadership within the Catholic Church of the twenty-first century.
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The faculty is comprised of 8 laymen and 15 laywomen. 7 of the 23 staff are full time employees. Routt has a 15:1 student-faculty ratio.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is provided directly by Routt Catholic High School based solely on need. All students (families) are eligible to apply for assistance through the confidential process provided by Private School Aid Service (PSAS). Assistance applications for the next school year may be picked up at registration or from the bookkeeper. Students must be registered to receive the application.Scholarships
Routt has several scholarship funds that have been established by individuals and families to benefit Routt students. Most scholarship recipients are announced in the spring before the next school year. The following are the current scholarships for the 2009-2010 school year. Click on a scholarship below to learn more.
- Routt Catholic High School Board Scholarship
- Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
- Alumni Association Universal Scholarship
- Sally Eoff Baptist Leadership Scholarship
- Linda F. Dinelli Belobrajdic Scholarship
- Maymie and Joe Bergschneider Scholarship
- Dick Casler Scholarship
- Routt Class of 1957 Scholarship
- Collin Evans Scholarship
- Fellhauer Tuition Aid Scholarship
- Henry Hynes Scholarship
- Lockman Family Scholarship
- Marian Catholic Coyle-Cassidy Scholarship
- Kiwanis Scholarship
- The Norbert McGinnis/Knights of Columbus Council #868 Scholarship
- Matthew Langdon Scholarship
- Marilyn Merris Scholarship
- Elynor Nergenah Scholarship
- Peter B. Orlandini Scholarship
- Monsignor Bud Spreen Memorial Scholarship
- Monsignor Spreen/Our Saviour Parish Scholarship
- Will and Ann Whalen Leadership Scholarship
Individual parishes may also offer tuition assistance
In addition to these scholarships, several families have funded endowments to help with general tuition assistance that Routt Catholic High School provides to all eligible families. To learn more about applying for tuition assistance, contact the school by calling (217) 245-0934 or e-mailing development@routtcatholic.com.
Illinois Education Expense Tax Credit
Families may also be able to claim the Education Expense Credit on their Illinois tax forms to recover up to $500 of the expense of providing a Routt education. Eligible expenses are tuition and book and lab fees. The bookkeeping office mails these forms to families.Transportation Reimbursement
An additional refund is available for families who must provide transportation to and from school when free transportation is not available. The state helps offset the cost, when eligible, with reimbursement of $0.485 per mile up to $150 or $200. Parents have to fill out a form in the spring that is available in the school office to submit the previous year’s mileage. Due to the financial status of the state government, these funds are NOT currently available.Tuition
Tuition for the 2008-09 school year is $3,700 plus $200 fees. The fees cover:
$100 in Technology Fees
$50 in Textbook Fees
$50 in Student Activity Fees (At Student Orientation, Routt issues each student an activity pass good for admission to all games, plays, musical performances, etc., held during the school year.)Routt Catholic High School provides three options for payment of tuition and fees: Option 1—full payment in June, Option 2—make two equal payments (one in July and one in December), and Option 3—eleven monthly payments. Two payment and monthly payment plans are managed by FACTS, requiring an additional management fee.
Option 1 Pay Full Amount
Due June 1st1 Child $3,700 + $200 fees
2 Children $7,400 + $400 fees
3 Children $7,400 + $400 fees
(no additional charge for 3 or more children attending Routt)Option 2* Semi-Annual Payments
Due June 5th or 20th
and December 5th or 20th1 Child $3,715 + $200 fees Each payment: $1,957.50
2 Children $7,415 + $400 fees Each payment: $3,907.50
3 Children $7,415 + $400 fees Each payment: $3,907.50
(no additional charge for 3 or more children attending Routt)Option 3* Monthly Payments (budgeted over 11 months)
Due June-April 5th or 20th1 Child $3,738 + $200 fees Each payment: $358.01
2 Children $7,438 + $400 fees Each payment: $712.56
3 Children $7,438 + $400 fees Each payment: $712.56
(no additional charge for 3 or more children attending Routt)(Option 2 includes $15 FACTS fee; Option 3 includes $38 FACTS fee)
*School fees can be added into FACTS payments if desired, as illustratedScrip
Families can participate in the Scrip program sponsored by Our Saviour Grade School (OSS) and apply the rebate credit toward Routt tuition payments. Through Scrip, families purchase gift certificates to popular retailers. The purchaser receives full value of the certificate, and OSS receives a rebate. OSS then applies 50 percent of the rebate to the purchaser’s account. In March, the purchaser may apply the total in the account to a student or school organization. (No one is allowed to receive a monetary rebate.)
Routt Catholic High School is a member school of the Illinois High School Association and is also a member of the Western Illinois Valley Conference. Boy's sports include football, basketball, golf, swimming and baseball. Girl's sports include volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball and cheerleading. Co-ed activity includes the scholastic bowl team and that team actively participates in the WIVC and IHSA scholastic bowl meets. The 2008 Routt boys baseball team are the 2008 Class 1A State Baseball Champions. The 2010 Routt girls basketball team placed 2nd in the State Class 1A Championship. Questions regarding athletics may be directed to Routt's athletic director.
Routt Catholic High School
500 East College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Main Office— Phone: (217) 243-8563 Fax: (217) 243-3138
Development Office— Phone: (217) 245-0934 Email: development@routtcatholic.com
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