2022-23 Bishop Miege Viewbook

The Spirit of Miege

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Bishop Miege High School! Thank you for joining us to take a look at our school and all the programs we have to offer. We look forward to sharing the many ways students at Bishop Miege achieve success in the classroom and beyond. As you flip through this book, you’ll discover what makes our school unique. We are an inviting, fun, faith-filled community.

Our mission is to develop the potential of all students in a Catholic education environment through spiritual growth, academic success, and stewardship. The formation of our students to follow Jesus Christ is critical in the challenges of today’s world. Whether it’s an intense discussion of the Gospel in Theology or discerning strengths and interests in our newly formed seven Academic Communities, Miege students participate in rigorous courses that prepare them for success in college and beyond.

Our innovative 21st Century learning programs incorporate project-based learning that utilizes current technology which also enhances the students’ written and verbal skills. Bishop Miege students learn life skills of collaboration in teams and how to solve real world problems.

We celebrate our diversity at Miege that creates an environment for students to learn and appreciate different cultures and backgrounds. “If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit”, Galatians 5:25, is the Miege theme for 2022-23. We are striving to live out this scripture every day. Please do not hesitate to contact myself or members of our Administrative Team if we can assist you in any way as you make this important decision.

We hope God’s plan for your student includes a future at Bishop Miege High School.

AN INSIDE LOOK INTO BISHOP MIEGE

Randy Salisbury President

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM:

Maureen Engen M.S.L. Principal Joe Schramp Ed.S. Associate Principal/ Athletic Dir.

Alex Keith M.S.L. Dean of Students

“LIVE IN THE SPIRIT”

Galatians 5:25 (2022-23 School Theme)

Bishop Miege High School

Photo: K. Pedrotti (student)

LIVING THE SPIRIT

Photo: L. Myers

(student)

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Photo: E. Fahlstrom (student)

Photo: E. Fahlstrom (student)

• A fully accredited private Catholic High School, (both by the state of Kansas and Cognia) and a member of the National Catholic Education Association.

• Provides a challenging curriculum with course offerings that meet all students’ needs with an emphasis on college readiness.

• Offers a high quality Catholic education without an exorbitant price tag due to scholarships and financial aid available to those who might need additional support.

• Innovative young adult servant leader who embraces Christian faith

• Self-directed life-long learner who is college and career ready

• Socially and ethically responsible young adult

• Recognizes his/her self-worth as a part of our community and most-importantly, as a child of God

Mission Statement: Bishop Miege High School, a Catholic community of faith, strives to develop the potential of our students through spiritual growth, academic success and stewardship.

Bishop Miege High School:

Profile of a Bishop Miege Graduate:

261 75%

students currently enrolled in over 1,600 hours of COLLEGE CREDIT

of staff possess a MASTER’S DEGREE or higher

$1.6M

in

24

of students PARTICIPATE in Extracurricular ACTIVITIES

98%

of graduates are COLLEGE BOUND

College SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED

AP and COLLEGE NOW COURSES currently offered

14:1

STUDENT - TEACHER Ratio

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Bishop Miege has a tradition of academic excellence by offering core curriculum courses on multiple levels for all to succeed.

Project Lead the Way Courses:

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering & Architecture

Computer Science

Essentials

Engineering Design & Development

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Biomedical Science

Principles of Engineering

College Credit is earned by Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment

College Credit Courses:

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government & Politics

AP Computer Science

Principles

AP 2D Design

AP Drawing

AP English Language & Composition

AP European History

Honors French

AP French IV

AP French V

AP Government

AP Literary Analysis

Honors Spanish III

AP Spanish IV

AP Spanish V

AP Statistics

AP Spanish V

AP U.S. History

AP Modern World HIstory College Algebra

College Speech

Honors Pre-Calculus

AP Physics C: Mechanics

Bishop Miege excels by offering a significant amount of college credit classes

ACT PROGRAM

IMPROVED ACT SCORES = MORE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

• Our ACT Program is a three-year comprehensive ACT preparation program. It includes formative and summative assessments that provide detailed feedback which allows teachers to facilitate targeted lessons in every class.

• Students receive ACT-specific preparation and instruction in their 9th, 10th and 11th grade core classes, enhancing basic skills and test-taking abilities.

• All students participate in the program as part of the regular curriculum in math, English, science and social studies.

• Freshmen & Sophomore students will take Pre ACT tests in the fall and ACT online practice tests in the spring.

• Sophomores & Juniors use the ACT Online Prep platform where students will take short assessments and are assigned work to prepare them for the actual ACT.

Enhancing Academics

Bishop Miege High School has nine Adjunct Professors on Staff

Miege teacher, JC Clark, was awarded the Archdiocese Teacher of the Year by the KAIRS (Kansas Associatipn of Independent and Religious Schools). Clark teaches Project Lead the Way courses, Physics and Science.

Miege Vocal Music Director, Robin Christie was named Kansas Music Educator of the Year by the Kansas Music Educators Association. She has been the choir director at Miege for 21 years!

“Not only have I received a great education at Bishop Miege, but I learned to love science while taking AP Chemistry. I plan to major in Chemistry and eventually pre-med...Taking AP classes has forced me to form good study skills and habits that will carry over into college.”

Lexi Kurt, 2022 National Merit Semi-Finalist (photo)

In every class teachers are asking students to solve real problems using project and problem based learning as well as design thinking methods.

IN THE CLASSROOM

As a Catholic community of faith, Miege is committed to developing the potential of our students through spiritual growth, academic success and stewardship. As students discern their interests and strengths during their high school journey they have the opportunity to join one of seven different Academic Communities. The communities offer opportunities to gain authentic learning experiences related to the fields that align with the community theme. Students may change their community as they learn and grow and take advantage of the experiences the communities offer to support them in discerning their future.

Bishop Miege provides opportunities to experience authentic and real world learning through:

• Rigorous comprehensive Catholic High School Curriculum

• Project Based Learning that allows students to create solutions to real world challenges

• Dual Credit and Applied Learning courses

• Professional Networking Opportunities, include Job Shadows, client connected projects and summer internships.

In addition, Miege offers deeper learning with:

• Project Lead the Way - Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science classes utilize a project based curriculum and challenges students to solve real world problems leveraging the latest equipment, software, and curriculum

• Peer Mentor Program - Teaching communication and leadership skills

• Math Hub - Staffed with a dedicated instructor available to all students throughout the day

• Academic Competitions - Students compete in state and national competitions in the areas of robotics, scholars bowl, engineering design, scientific research, photography, journalism, performing arts and more

Left photo: Students testing the physical and chemical components of different known household powders in Principles of Biomedical Science class

Business & Law

Careers In:

• Business Management

• Public Management & Administration

• Governance

• Legal Services

Computer Science & Information Technology

Careers In:

• Programming & Software Development

Digital Media & Performing Arts

Careers In:

• Performing Arts

• Journalism & Broadcasting

• Audio & Video Technology

• Visual Arts

Engineering & Design

Introductory Courses

Personal Finance

Personal Law

College Preparatory Courses

College Algebra

AP English Composition

AP US History

College Speech

Spanish and French

• Network Systems

• Web & Digital Communications

• Cyber Security

Introductory Courses

Acting 1

Band/Drumline

Digital Design

Drawing Painting 1

Journalism

Hand Bell Choir

Intro to Music

Introductory Courses Design Thinking

Computer Science Essentials

College Preparatory Courses

College Algebra

AP Calculus AB or BC

AP Statistics

AP English Composition

College Speech

Intro to Theatre

Multi-Media Music

Music

Appreciation

Novum Cantores

Photography

Sacrum Cantores

Survey of Art

Video Production 1

College Preparatory Courses

AP 2D Design

AP Drawing

AP English Language & Literature

ACADEMIC

Careers In:

• Engineering

• Architecture & Design

• Manufacturing &

• Construction Science

Introductory Courses

Introduction to Engineering Design

Design Thinking 1

Interior Design

College Preparatory

AP Chemistry

Pre Calculus

AP Calculus

Honors Physics

AP Physics C Mechanics

Faith Based Service

Engineering

Design

Careers In:

• Religious Education

• Christian Counseling

• Ministry

• Theology

Health Sciences & Medicine

Human Services & Education

Design

Robotic Systems

Science & Trades

Courses

Engineering & 2

Preparatory Courses

Introductory Courses

Theology I

Theology II

College Preparatory Courses

AP English

AP US History

College Speech

Careers In:

• Biotechnology Research

• Clinical Medicine

• Nursing

• Diagnostic Services

Careers In:

• Social Work

• Counseling & Mental Health

• Teaching & Training

• Early Childhood Development

Introductory Courses

Sociology

Psychology

Child Development

Personal Law

College Preparatory Courses

AP English

Mechanics

Introductory Courses

Biology

College Preparatory Courses

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

College Algebra

AP Statistics

COMMUNITIES

College Speech

AP US History

French

Spanish

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The mission of the Bishop Miege Campus Ministry program is to meet each member of our community - especially students - where they are and accompany them on their faith journey through liturgies, retreats, service, prayer and fellowship.

All of the opportunities to promote religious and spiritual development are designed to strengthen relationships with God, to more fully realize the person God created each of us to be, and to be a person FOR and WITH others.

Students can deepen their relationships with God, self, and others through:

• Monthly All-School Mass

• Weekly Chapel Masses

• Weekly Morning Rosary

• Weekly Morning Prayer

The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) involves the entire community and coordinates the following opportunities:

Entire Class Retreat Programs

Chat & Chew - CMT Lunches

National Catholic Youth Conference

March for Life - Washington DC

Rally for Life - Topeka

CMT Day Away

Community Service Projects

Spring Break Mission Trips

Students who attend Miege for four years are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service prior to graduation (annual requirement: 10 hours as freshmen, 20 hours as sophomores, and 25 hours junior and senior years).

Right photo: Students collecting for “The Dom Project” Organization, in memory of a former Miege student

HERD & FAITH FAMILY

Bishop Miege Community System

PURPOSE: The overall purpose is that every student belongs from the moment they enter Miege. They are immediately a part of their Herd and their Faith Family, giving them a unique connection with Christ, their fellow Herd members, Faith Family members, and the faculty mentors that lead the Faith Families. Each student has at least four significant adults in their school life, and they have the ability to create bonds amongst all grade levels. Herds also enable students to embrace their potential for leadership by increasing the opportunities to be a part of the Herd Council and other contributions to the Bishop Miege community.

STRUCTURE: The Herd is an all encompassing system for the pastoral care of every student at Miege. This community structure supports Stag leadership by enhancing the Ursuline principles that Miege is founded on. Student life, faith development, academics, service, student council, and school spirit are all integral aspects of the Herds.

THREE CORE VALUES

- FAITHGrowing a relationship with Jesus Christ

- COMMUNITYFinding Christ in one another

- SERVICEServing Christ by serving others

To meet these core values, each student is placed in a multi-grade Faith Family with students from each grade level. A member of the faculty will serve as a Faith Family Mentor for the student’s entire tenure at Bishop Miege High School.

Faith Family

Four Faith Families constitute a Herd. The names of the Herds honor notable Miege faculty members that have helped to build the supportive culture our school enjoys today.

Herd Council System

Student leadership is incorporated into the community system. Each Faith Family selects one senior captain. Each Faith Family also selects an underclassman to serve as deputy to assist the captain.

Executive Council

In the Spring each Herd votes on an Executive Captain for the following school year. These eight Executive Captains lead the Herd Council, which advises administration on student issues and oversees student community building activities within our school.

A Miege legend, color, symbols, and motto make up each Herd Crest creating each Herd identity. Students wear Herd shirts for various Faith Family activities throughout the year.

Cappies Award

Clubs

Art Club

Catholic Women’s Chess Club

Cultural Diversity

French Club

Game Boarding

HOSA Club

Nature Explorers

Spanish Club (+ more)

Communications

Debate

Forensics

Facets (lit. magazine)

Hart (yearbook)

Miegian (newspaper)

Miege Weekly Update

STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS -

Contests

Scholars Bowl

Stag Robotics

Drama

Fall Musical

Student-directed

One-Act plays

Winter play

Music

Drumline

Cantore Deum

Concert Band

Handbell Choir

Liturgical Choir

Novum Cantores

Pep Band

Sacrum Cantores

National Organizations

National Honor Society

National Forensics

League

National Art

Honor Society

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Thespians Society

Spirited

Cheerleading

Dance

Pep Assemblies

Spirit Club

Spirit Days

Spiritual Campus Ministry Team (CMT)

Faith Families

Mission Trips

Retreats

Service Projects

Sports - Boys

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Swimming/Diving

Tennis Track

Volleyball Wrestling

Sports - Girls

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming/Diving

Tennis Track

Volleyball

Student-to-Student

Herd Council

Peer Mentors

Peer Tutoring

Student Managers

Unity Class Retreats

Dances

Freshman Welcome

2022 Kansas City Cappies Award Winning Production: Best Male Vocalist, Lead Actress in a Musical, Lead Actor in a Musical and Best SongStep in Time for the 2021 fall musical Mary Poppins.

Photo: L. Myers (student)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

- 129 Total History -

Volleyball 2020 26titles Girls’ Basketball 2022 23titles

10 titles

Football 2019

9 titles Debate - 4 Speaker 2021

10 titles

Boys’ Soccer 2021 - Six-peat

Boys’ Basketball 2022 7titles

7titles Girls’ Soccer 2022- Six-peat

Girls’ Cross Country

12titles Boys’ Cross Country

Baseball 1996, 2021

Boys’ Bowling 2007

Debate - 2 Speaker 2017

Boys’ Golf 2001, 2022

8titles

Forensics 1989

Softball 2002

Boys’ Swimming 2014

Girls’ Swimming 2017

Boys’ Tennis 1986, 1991

Girls’ Tennis 1991, 1992

Boys’ Track 2016

Girls’ Track 1990, 2005

Photos: (top) 2022 Boys State Championship Golf Team

(middle) 2021 Regional Runner-up Debate Team

(bottom) 2022 State Runner-up Lady Stag Softball Team

COMMUNITY SPIRIT - WE WELCOME ALL!

At Bishop Miege, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, as evidenced by our mix of student backgrounds, cultures and abilities. An enriching mix of student backgrounds has been a hallmark of Miege since its inception.

LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Students come from all over the Kansas City metropolitan area because families recognize the educational value of learning to work together with students of various backgrounds.

INCOME LEVELS

Our community includes families of different income levels because of our affordable tuition, extensive financial assistance, and scholarship programs.

ABILITY LEVELS

Being true to our mission as an Archdiocesan school, Bishop Miege strives to provide a variety of programs to serve the needs of all students.

CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS

Our student community represents a mix of cultural backgrounds.

Relief

$1.6 M 110K 591K 150K 775K

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - Need-based scholarships

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS - Established namesake Scholarships for continued education based on merit and character

BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE* - Good Samaritan and Helping Hand Scholarships support families who may have ruled out attending Bishop Miege because of:

• Increase in tuition from grade school to high school

• More than one child in high school in the future

• May not qualify for regular financial assistance

• Regular financial assistance is not enough

• Family circumstances

*Last year, BTF assisted 282 students

*Registered members of Johnson County Catholic parishes are designated as “in parish”.

If a Catholic Education is important to you...Miege is here to help! Bishop Miege will award more than $1,600,000 in tuition support this year...

COVID

Photo: L. Myers (student)

5041 Reinhardt Drive

Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205

Important Dates for Future Stags:

December 3, 2022

High School Placement Test

December 9, 2022

Early Bird Registration (Incentives)

December 14, 2022

Early Bird Registration Drawing

January 7, 2023

High School Placement Test (make-up test)

Feb 8, 2023

Freshman Registration Night

Scan Code to visit the Admissions

Page on our website

“In addition to the great academics and great athletic programs, the family aspect of Miege is super important - you are immediately a part of the community...and you stay part of the community...many alumni have kids here and in turn will want their kids to attend.”

- Jack, Class of 2022

You Are Invited!

We invite 8th Graders to come and participate in our Shadow Program

Register online: www.bishopmiege.com or call Katie Jo Kirk 913-222-5812