St. Mary's High School - 2015-15 Prospectus

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Academics at the Forefront of Innovation Endless Opportunities Real World Experiences A Schedule that Works A Brotherhood for Life

BASIC SCHOOL Information

Shadow Information & Applications: St. Mary’s shadow program runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and includes a tour of the school and lunch. Eighth graders and transfer students are welcome from mid-September through April.

Seventh grade students are welcome from mid-September through April. Schedule your shadow or request an application by contacting Katie Albin, Director of Admissions, at 314-481-8400 x110 or admissions@stmaryshs.com.

Tuition and Tuition Assistance: Tuition for the 2015-2016 school year for freshmen is $10,080.00. Tuition includes the $340 registration fee, the $280 one-time Google Chromebook purchase fee, all books, art sketchpads, freshmen portfolios, online subscriptions and most field trips. There are athletic fees for student athletes and a small graduation fee senior year.

St. Mary’s continues to provide a quality education at a price much lower than other schools because our alumni believe in our mission. Many of our alumni give back to our school annually, allowing us to provide tuition assistance to over 65% of our students. We do offer some scholarships.

President: Principal: Associate Principal: Learning Consultants:

Tuition Manager: Guidance Counselors:

Deans of Students:

Campus Minister: Athletic Director: Director of Admissions: Art Director: Band Director: Theatre Director:

Mr. Michael England Mr. Kevin Hacker Mrs. Valerie Todd Mrs. Robin Borgmeyer Mrs. Jane Goff Mrs. Amy Kurkowski Mrs. Chrissy Boyce Mrs. Larreta Divis Mr. Kenn Buechter Mr. Scott Winkelmann Ms. Mallory Green Mr. Tony Dattoli Mrs. Katie Albin Mrs. Melissa Greer Mr. David Meader Mr. Jim Hubbman

ACADEMICS:

Putting research into action At St. Mary’s, students are encouraged to grow not only academically but personally, spiritually and emotionally. Our focus has been translating current research on the male adolescent brain and incorporating a differentiated approach in instruction, to reach and teach every student.

How have we done this?

• Weekly Professional Learning Teams • Consultation with Jane E. Pollack, National Curriculum Specialist • Significant Professional Development • Expanded Curriculum • Access to Real World Experiences • 52 hours of College Credit and Honors Courses at every grade level • Learning Consultant Program • 21st Century Learning Technology • Implementation of the Reading Plus ® Program • Implementation of Project Lead the Way, a STEM Program • CARE Team which assists students having difficulty • A unique Freshmen Mentoring Program • The Summer Bridge Program • Junior Experiential Career Internship Program • Flipped Classrooms

Honors Program: St. Mary’s offers honors courses at every grade level. Based on standardized scores and previous report cards, freshmen may be placed in honors courses in Math, Science, English and Social Studies Technology: • 1:1 Device Program in which every student has a Google Chromebook.

• A MAC lab for our Graphic Design, Animation and Architectural Design classes and two PC labs for our first Project Lead the Way course-Introduction to Computer Science • Science Labs have digital microscopes, laptops & digital probes • Wireless Campus so students can access the network anywhere • Several advanced technology courses including Graphic Design, Architectural Design, Animation, and Videomaking • Classroom instruction integrated with subject specific webquests, virtual field trips, video conferencing and google apps.

Requirements: Religion English Social Studies Mathematics Science Fine Arts Practical Arts Physical Ed Foreign Language Electives Total

4 units of credit 4 units of credit 4 units of credit 4 units of credit 3 units of credit 1 unit of credit 1 unit of credit 1 unit of credit 2 units of credit 5 units of credit 29 units of credit

College Credit: 52 hours offered 1818 Credit from St. Louis University English Composition Rhetoric 9 hrs Analysis/Calculus 4 hrs Biology 4 hrs Chemistry 8 hrs US History 6 hrs Western Civilization 6 hrs Latin 3 hrs Spanish 6 hrs Meramec Community College General Psychology 3 hrs Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs

SCHEDULE St. Mary’s academic program is organized on a Rotating Block Schedule (A/B days).

The school day consists of four 75 minute classes followed by a one-hour Academic Lab. Students meet in Academic Labs to hear announcements and then have an opportunity to meet one on one with teachers, work on homework and/or attend student meetings.

The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m.. However, students begin classes at 10:00 a.m. most Wednesdays while St. Mary’s teachers engage in weekly professional development.

Award Winning Faculty: • Teachers recognized for their work in the classroom • Regarded by national education leaders as a model school implementing best practices in professional development • St. Mary’s teachers featured in national education books regarding improving student achievement Fast Facts: Student: Teacher Ratio: College Acceptance Rate Faculty with advanced degrees

13:1 100% 75%

6:50 a.m.

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

9:20 a.m.

10:40 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:50 p.m.

St. Mary’s Campus opens MRC open for structured study time 1st or 5th period 2nd or 6th period 3rd or 7th period Lunch begins 4th or 8th period Academic Lab

Advantages to a Rotating Block Schedule: • Allows students to take Math, English, Science and History all year, for enhanced ACT scores • Allows students an extra day to do homework • Provides students variety to their week

STUDENT LIFE: Clubs are based on the interest of the students. Don’t see a club?

Just ask, we will help you start one!

Clubs: Art Band & Music Bocce Bowling Broadcasting Chess Kickball Math & Science Marianist LIFE Paintball/Airsoft Ping Pong Ultimate Frisbee Theater Washers Yearbook Robotics

Leadership Opportunities Beta Chi Pi Big Brothers Boys State Campus Ministry FOCUS-Youth Leadership STL Marianist LIFE Camp Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society Pro-Life Student Ambassadors Student Council Teen Institute

Athletics: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey (club) Roller Hockey (club) Tennis Track & Field Soccer Volleyball Wrestling Bass Fishing (new) Lacrosse (club; new)

Dress Code: Khaki Pants/Shorts and St. Mary’s Green or Black Polo Mass Dress Code: Khaki Pants, White Dress Shirt, and a Green St. Mary’s Tie

EDUCATING YOUNG MEN Like No One Else

Our faculty and staff are well educated on how boys learn.*** Everything from our schedule to the strategies teachers use is structured to help boys succeed.

Experiential Learning Opportunities • Expanded Curriculum • Field Trips • Flipped Classrooms • Partnerships with Area Agencies • 1:1 Device Program • Junior Experiential Career Internship Program • Project Lead the Way • MAC Lab

Help with Homework and Organization • Academic Lab • Rotating Block Schedule provides: – Extra Day for Homework – Core Classes All Year Round • Interactive or Electronic Notebooks • Structured study time before and after school • NHS Tutoring available twice a week

Move to Learn • Moving in and out of groups • Active Engagement • Presentations • Projects

Read and Write on Interesting “Boy” Topics Choices match student interest with an emphasis on Heroism, Competition and Adventure

Spatial-Visual Representations • Graphic Organizers, Charts, Diagrams • Video Imaging • Reading Plus® Program • Role Plays and Interviews • Films and Demonstrations

Boy Brains Tend to Compartmentalize Learning Teachers start class with a stated goal and review at the end of class

Understanding that Their Emotional Lives and Sense of Belonging Impact Academic Success • 30 Clubs and Leadership Opportunities • 14 Athletic Teams • Spirit Week Activities • Freshman Mentoring Program • Big Brothers • 7 Habits for Highly Effective Students Class • CARE Team • Summer Bridge Program ...BUT Each Young Man has a Unique Brain • 52 Hours of College Credit • Honors Programs at Every Level • Learning Consultant Program • Acellus ® Learning Program • Differentiated Instruction

***(adapted from the works of Michael Gurian- Boys and Girls Learn Differently

We hope the information provided will help you in the process of making your high school decision. If you would like more information about our school, please contact us at 314-481-8400 x110, admissions@stmaryshs.com or visit our website at www.stmaryshs.com.

4701 South Grand Boulevard | St. Louis, MO 63111 | t: 314.481.8400 | f: 314.481.3670 | www.stmaryshs.com