Lasallian Tradition “St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.” “Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.” “Live Jesus in Our Hearts, forever!” There’s nothing quite like hearing an auditorium of 700+ students and 60+ faculty and staff pray these words together, but even more so at the start of every class period, every school day. Whether it’s your first day at De, or at graduation, these words become part of your De La Salle Experience, grounding you in the Lasallian tradition that connects us to the world. To the world? Yes. When Meteors become members of the De La Salle community, they’re also welcomed into an expansive world-wide network and community of faith that extends much farther than our campus on 35th and Michigan. Since 1680, the Christian Brothers have been carrying the torch of de La Salle’s mission, resulting in thousands of Lasallian schools in over 80 countries. De La Salle Institute in Chicago is one of them. We teach based on the vision and spirituality of St. John Baptist de La Salle. A Lasallian education goes beyond academic excellence. Our teachers, led by the values that De La Salle taught his own teachers, strive to touch…

Mission Adopted by the Board of DirectorsThrough the curriculum and outside resources, the faculty creates an atmosphere that encourages the capacity for right judgment, provides an introduction into the cultural heritage of American society, promotes a sense of Christian values, develops an appreciation of the aesthetic, and strives to prepare the students for professional and non-professional work in the world. The Christian Brothers, who own, administer and help staff De La Salle Institute, have worked with students of varying racial and ethnic backgrounds in order to develop the same skills and attitudes originally fostered by St. John Baptist de La Salle. The Brothers can point to the first director, Brother Adjutor, who professed that the Brothers were to provide the environment to foster the development of professional and academic skills which assist the students in becoming successful young men and women who would in turn contribute their talents to the community.Accordingly, the programs at De La Salle Institute are shaped by a dedication to the Christian life and values. In cooperation with the students and their families, the faculty strives to achieve the development of Christian, educated and cultured men and women. Through this cooperation, the students work toward the…

Message From The President Office of the President Welcome to De La Salle Institute, where great futures begin! Our Catholic, Lasallian, college preparatory high school in the heart of Bronzeville is home to 781 Meteors and 112 educators. Our caring faculty and staff commit to ensure that your formative years are ones of learning, loving and growing. Our education and co-curricular offerings support the Lasallian values expressed in the 1000 Lasallian schools existing in 77 countries: faith in God, service to others, community, social justice, academic excellence and respect. In choosing a Lasallian school, you are becoming a part of a worldwide family! Founded in 1889, De La Salle Institute has graduated over 20,000 students, alumnae/i who have become doctors, lawyers, accountants, professional athletes, public servants, tradespeople, war heroes and more. We’re proud of the diversity of our community, which richly reflects the diversity of our city. “Teaching minds and touching hearts” is commonly heard in Lasallian schools to describe what our educators do every day. The witness of Jesus inspired St. John Baptist de La Salle in his life, eventually becoming a priest, establishing the Christian Brothers and the schools whose founding purpose was to provide all students who…