Magnificat High School 2019-2020 Enrollment Guide

ENROLLMENT GUIDE 2019-2020

Magnificat High School, a girls’ Catholic, college-preparatory high school founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

Mission: We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

A Letter from the President Magnificat High School is built on a strong foundation of expansive academic and co-curricular programs that promote leadership and innovation in the classroom and beyond. Guided by best practices in 21st-century learning, we educate young women holistically for success in college and life. We welcome and celebrate students with a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and aspirations, supporting and challenging each one as she works to reach her full potential.

Our Mission calls each member of our school community—students, faculty, and staff alike—to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat. This rich tradition began with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary who founded Magnificat High School as a faith-based educational experience shaped by leadership and service.

Sixty-four years later, these values continue to form our young women into compassionate and confident global citizens who go on to be leaders in their fields and communities, as evidenced by the remarkable accomplishments of our network of over 12,300 alumnae. To continue this tradition of excellence, our curriculum and programming continue to expand, ensuring that graduates are equipped with faith, knowledge, experience, and skills for our ever-changing world.

As our school community evolves to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, our Mission and values lead us into the future. We hope you will consider joining this proud Magnificat tradition that has graduated generations of accomplished alumnae over the last six decades.

In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,

MOIRA CLARK ’77 President

2017-2018 Cleveland Clinic Banner School 2018-2019 Empowering Authentic Learning for Life

THE ALL-GIRL ADVANTAGE 60%

All-girls schools build self-confidence.

The majority of girls’ school graduates report higher self-confidence over their coed peers.

93%

6x 3x

All-girls school learning environments empower students to become bold leaders.

93% of girls’ school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school.

Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools

All-girls learning environments champion the educational needs of girls as a group currently underrepresented in STEM majors and careers.

Girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools.

Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools Compared to coed peers, girls’ school graduates are three times more likely to consider engineering careers.

Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their

45%

20%

Characteristics and the Transition to College

All-girls learning environments engage students in activities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Nearly half of all women graduating from single-sex schools rate their public speaking ability as high compared to 39% of women graduates from coed schools.

Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their

87%

Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Gradudates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College

Characteristics and the Transition to College

In all-girls learning environments, girls are free to find and use their voice and speak without interruption.

Nearly 87% of girls’ school students feel their opinions are respected at their schools compared to 58% of girls at coed schools.

Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools

All-girls learning environments foster civic engagement.

An estimated less than 1% of girls in the United States attend girls’ schools, yet an impressive 20% of the women currently serving in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives graduated from an all-girls school.

National Coalition of Girls Schools

MAGNIFICAT BY THE NUMBERS 99%

of Students accepted into college programs in 2018-2019

38

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

51 Co-curriculars 15

AP and Honors Classes

80%

of AP Tests taken scored a 3 or higher

368

Student-Athletes

Varsity Sports

4

World Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish

18

Team State Championships Since 1985

Religious Background:

100

1

Student Liturgical Ministers

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Award

18

12,300+

Students Per Class

Faculty/Staff Information:

Alumnae

Magnificat Alumnae Information:

Catholic .................................... 87%

HM Sisters ..................................... 1

12,300+ Magnificat Alumnae

Other Faiths ............................ 13%

Total Faculty ............................. 82

22% of the Class of 2023 are daughters or granddaughters of Magnificat Alumnae

Student Background: Communities represented .... 47 Parishes represented ............. 86 Grade schools represented ............................. 100

Coaches ..................................... 46 Alumnae on Staff...................... 39

Faculty Education:

Accreditation:

Ph.D. ............................................... 5

Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association (OCSAA)

MA or MS ..................................... 54

National Recognition:

BA or BS..........................................2

Recipient of the National Exemplary Private School Award 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

ATHLETICS Three hundred sixty-eight students participate in Magnificat athletics. Since 1989, Magnificat athletes have earned over 100 District Championships, 25 Regional Championships, 14 State Runner-Up finishes, and 18 team State Championships, including a team Tennis State Championship in 2016 and singles Tennis State Championships in 2017 and 2018.

Upon graduation, 12 Magnificat Blue Streaks were offered scholarships to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level in 2019.

Varsity Sports We strive for excellence on and off the field, knowing that regardless of the outcome, Magnificat supports and appreciates the contributions and dedication of our student-athletes.

Varsity Sports offered: Fall | Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Rowing, Club Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball Winter | Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming & Diving Spring | Lacrosse, Outdoor Track & Field, Rowing, Club Sailing, Softball

Athletic Upgrades Magnificat is the only all-girls Catholic school in Northeast Ohio to have a synthetic turf field on its campus.

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BLUE STREAKS

Athletic Director, Paul Barlow | pbarlow@maghs.org | 440.331.7663, ext. 236 Assistant Athletic Director, Elizabeth Szep | eszep@maghs.org | 440.331.7663, ext. 295

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Co-Curriculars Magnificat offers young women numerous opportunities to get involved, to participate, and to lead, both in and outside of the classroom. Our students display an attitude of pride and excellence in their involvement in academic and co-curricular activities. All of these activities—whether they be advanced placement classes, field hockey, forensics, service in the community, or dance committees—enable our students to develop talents and interests, meet new friends, and increase self-confidence.

Academic Challenge Ambassadors Club Animal Lovers Club Arabic Club Art Club Athletics Book Club Business Club Campus Ministry Service Chemistry Club Chess Club Choir Creative Writers Club Dance Concert Dance Team Educational Travel Fall Musical Feminism Club Graphic Design Club Investment Club International PenPal Club Irish Heritage Club Kaleidoscope Les Bavardes Literary Magazine Liturgical Ministries

Magnificat Outreach Marketing Club Marine Science Club Mu Alpha Theta Muslim Student Association National Art Honor Society National Honor Society Neuroscience Club One Act Festival Performance Troupe Photography Club Seeds of Service SAGA Shakespeare Competition Show Choir Sign Language Club Speech & Debate Spring Play STEM Club Student Council Students for Peace & Justice Students in Medicine Club Student Sustainability Talent Show Yearbook

Director of Student Life, Patricia Schwarber | pschwarber@maghs.org | 440.331.1572, ext. 277

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Performing Arts

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Magnificat Performing Arts provides exceptional, faith-filled, student-centered opportunities for those students interested in participating in performing arts such as dance, drama, music, voice, and technical theater. We provide students access to the latest technology, the most innovative techniques, and experienced arts professionals from around the country. Our state-ofthe-art Center for Performing Arts houses a 1,000-seat theater, dance studio, dressing rooms, green room, choral room, as well as a scene shop area for building props and set pieces.

Fall Musical: Matilda, the Musical November 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, & December 1, 2019 Spring Play: Sense and Sensibility April 3, 4, & 5, 2020 Performing Arts Opportunities Choir | Dance Concert | Dance Team | Dance Training Company Fall Musical & Spring Play | Magnifi-Pops Orchestra | One Act Festival Performance Troupe | Shakespeare Competition | Show Choir Singer-Songwriter Club | Theater Tech Crews Director of Performing Arts, Dale Van Niel | dvanniel@maghs.org | 440.331.1572, ext. 284

Campus Ministry

By supporting students in their holistic growth and by engaging them in learning, leadership, and service, Campus Ministry offers students opportunities to grow in their faith and respond to the call to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

The Campus Ministry program offers: • Weekly service programs after school, including a tutoring program at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and a ministry of companionship at Eliza Jennings.

• Participation in Magnificat’s liturgical life as altar servers, environmental ministers, hospitality ministers, lectors, liturgical planners, music ministers, and Eucharistic Ministers.

• Retreats in various formats, including Kairos, Art, Nature, and Wellness, through which students explore and deepen their relationship with God, others, and self.

• Experiences and outreach projects to identify and explore social justice issues and serve the needs of others in our school, local community, and larger world with the aim of building a world of peace and justice, including immersion trips to Ecuador, the US/Mexico border, and Cleveland.

Director of Campus Ministry, Marissa Madden | mmadden@maghs.org | 440.331.1572, ext. 285

Leaders in Social Justice

In 2012, Magnificat was proud to become the fourth high school in the country to earn the designation as a Fair Trade High School, which connotes a commitment to the Catholic Social Teaching that promotes the dignity of work and the rights of workers.

Our school proudly partners with Facing History and Ourselves as a member of the Northeast Ohio Schools Network, and, in 2016, was designated a member of the Innovative School Network. Magnificat is one of the original ten schools in the Cleveland area to be invited to participate in this highly regarded program, which aims to transform school culture and climate through curriculum development and school-wide programming. Students are engaged in interdisciplinary content that promotes ethical awareness and responsible citizenship, while gaining critical thinking skills, empathy, and the belief that they can make a difference.

Service

Sophomore Service is a Sophomore Theology class requirement and an important component of the overall Theology curriculum. In the Sophomore Theology course, students encounter ways they can respond in charity and justice to the various social issues that exist in our world today.

In our Sophomore Theology classes, teachers help students reflect on and process their service experience through a series of class activities, discussions, and journal assignments throughout the year. Students complete 30 hours of service in the local community beginning in the summer after their freshman year until December of their sophomore year.

Many girls continue to volunteer even after completing their required hours.

If you have any questions, please email Mary Clare Oberst, Sophomore Service Coordinator, at moberst@maghs.org.

Abby ’22 completed her Sophomore Service by tending to the Hoop House on Magnificat’s campus.

Guided by our Horicultural Program Coordinator, Karen Tigue ’85, Abby cared for the crops, which will be harvested and delivered to local Meals on Wheels programs.

ACADEMICS, GENESIS, COUNSELING, & CURRICULUM Academics Each day is structured on a rotating schedule. No one day at Magnificat is like the day before. Magnificat offers an individualized learning environment for each and every student.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Graduation Requirements

Advisory Advisory is a scheduled time during Theology......................................................... 4 credits the school day where a member of English............................................................. 4 credits the faculty/staff and a group of 12Mathematics................................................ 4 credits 15 students have the opportunity to Science............................................................ 3 credits interact and connect on an interpersonal Social Studies............................................... 3 credits level. These small Advisory groups meet World Languages....................................... 2 credits three times a rotation to connect on all Performing or Visual Arts....................... 1 credit facets of student life.

Health/Phys. Ed.......................................... 1 credit Research indicates that students who Global Communication & Research... 1â „2 credit Electives.......................................................... 2 1â „2 credits experience strong, caring relationships in the school environment are more Service............................................................. NC successful in learning.

Senior Genesis............................................. NC

Magnificat Students vs. National Average Magnificat

National (2018)

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

607

536

Math

578

531

English

26.8

20.2

Math

24.3

20.6

Reading

27.2

21.3

Science

25.5

20.8

Composite

26.0

20.8

2019 SAT

2019 ACT

National Merit Scholarship Program: 2012-2019: 12 Finalists 34 Commended Scholars

Genesis

Genesis is a four-year program designed to foster student learning, leadership, and service outside of the context of a regular school day. It provides every student with opportunities to: • Investigate potential career avenues as freshmen; • Learn and practice interview and communication skills; participate in “Learn at Lunch” activities; and Kate Daugherty ’19 and her Genesis mentor, Renee Adam, engage in and reflect on service Associate Sports Information Director at Cleveland State University. opportunities as sophomores; • Plan and carry out real-world “Agape” experiments that support social justice concerns and can make a difference in the world as juniors.

The culmination of the program is the Genesis experience, which each student completes between the end of junior year and the start of the second semester of her senior year.

Genesis Coordinator, Josie Miller | jmiller@maghs.org | 440.331.1572, ext. 227

Counseling Department Magnificat has five full-time licensed school and college counselors.

Counselors advise students academically, personally, and socially.

Counseling services are provided through two areas: School Counseling and College Counseling. Each student attends a weekly 30-minute High School Compass class during which goals and objectives are presented and attained.

During freshman year, Magnificat’s Counseling Program emphasizes high school orientation, academic planning, test-taking skills, and personal adjustment. Counselors assist with course selection to help students meet their academic goals.

Sophomore year continues with a focus on test-taking skills in

preparation for the PSAT and Pre-ACT. The college process begins through exploration of personal strengths and career development programs. Conversations regarding scheduling and course selection are geared toward academic planning and college selection.

Juniors take a deeper look at the college process, while continuing efforts toward achievement of individual ACT/SAT goals. In-depth interviews foster further self-exploration. Both parent and student involvement is key.

The senior program guides students through the college application process and aims to equip students with the skills needed to successfully transition to college.

Director of Counseling Services, Keith McMillin | kmcmillin@maghs.org | 440.331.1572, ext. 232

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The Student Support Services Department serves students in need of academic support as a complement to the expert instructional practices already happening in the classroom. The department includes professional tutors, intervention specialists, and a school psychologist. Student Support Services aims to provide a personalized learning experience for students as they become successful life-long learners.

Magnificat is a proud Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider.

Academic Success Center All young women attending Magnificat can “drop in� to the Academic Success Center (ASC) during lunch and free periods, or by appointment before or after school, to meet with tutors. Our tutoring staff includes professionals trained to help students in a variety of subjects.

Students can use the drop-in tutoring service in any way that meets their needs. Intervention specialists are also located in the ASC and are available to meet with students receiving an Accommodation Plan.

Intervention specialists are trained to work closely with students and provide a diverse range of academic interventions and accommodation to enhance skill development based on individual needs.

School Psychological Services The school psychologist is available to consult with school counselors, teachers, administration, and parents regarding the social/emotional well-being of students and provide direct support for students in need.

Additionally, the school psychologist can provide psychoeducational evaluations and interpret outside evaluations used in determining eligibility for Accommodation Plans.

Director of Student Support Services, Megan Rutkowski | mrutkowski@maghs.org | 440.331.3595, ext. 294

2019-2020 CURRICULUM Year

Freshman

Theology

Computer Science & Innovation

Freshman Theology

English

English 9 English 9 (H)

Health & Physical Education

Personal Wellness & Healthy Living

Global Communications & Research Sophomore

Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry (H)

Sophomore Theology

English 10

Sophomore Service

Oral Communication

Transitional Algebra

Creative Composition 1

Algebra 2

English 10 (H)

Lifetime Fitness Dance 1, 2

Geometry Geometry (H)

Algebra 2 (H) Precalculus/ Trigonometry (H) Junior

Life in Jesus Christ Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

Entrepreneurship

English 11

Lifetime Fitness

Transitional Algebra

Project-Based Coding & Computer Applications

English 11 (H)

Dance 1, 2

Algebra 2

Fantasy & Science Fiction (core option)

Dance Composition

Algebra 2 (H)

Computer Science Principles (AP) Project-Based STEM Applications Digital Media Production

Senior

Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues

Mathematical Modeling & Personal Finance

Mystery & Suspense (core option) Creative Composition 1

Precalclus/ Trigonometry

Creative Composition 2 Oral Communication

Precalclus/ Trigonometry (H)

Literature & Film

Statistics (AP)

Entrepreneurship

English 12

Lifetime Fitness

Project-Based Coding & Computer Applications

Plays & Playwrights (core option)

Dance 1, 2

Computer Science Principles (AP) Project-Based STEM Applications Digital Media Production

Contemporary Literary Connections (core option)

Dance Composition

Mathematical Modeling & Personal Finance

Literature & Composition (AP)

Precalclus/ Trigonometry, Precalclus/ Trigonometry (H)

Creative Composition 1

Calculus

Creative Composition 2

Calculus AB (AP)

Oral Communication Literature & Film

Honors and Advanced Placement: All courses are college preparatory. In addition, Magnificat offers the following 35 Honors and Advanced Placement courses.

HONORS (H): English 9, 10, 11; Arabic 3, 4; Chinese 3, 4; French 3; Spanish 3, 4; Algebra II; Geometry; Precalculus; Advanced Chemistry/Human Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Studio Art

Algebra 2

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP): Art History; Studio Art; Studio Art: 2-D Design, Photography Concentration; Literature & Composition; Calculus AB; Calculus BC; Statistics; Computer Science Principles; French; Spanish; Biology; Chemistry; Physics C; Macroeconomics; U.S. History; World History; U.S. Government; Environmental Science

Calculus BC (AP) Statistics (AP)

• 60% of our students take Honors courses.

• 64% of the students eligible to take AP do so.

• 80% of the AP Students took AP Tests.

• 328 AP tests were taken.

• 76% of the tests taken scored a 3 or higher.

Performing Arts

Science

Social Studies

Visual Arts

World Languages

Class Piano

Biology

Studio Art 1, 2

Spanish 1, 2

Concert Choir

Biology (H)

Photography 1

French 1, 2

Intro to Drama & Musical Theater

Chinese 1, 2

Theatre Tech

Arabic 1, 2

Magnifi-Pops Class Piano

Chemistry

World History

Clayworks 1

Spanish 2, 3, 3 (H)

Concert Choir

Chemistry (H)

Dance 1, 2

Environmental Science

World History (AP)

Graphic Design 1, 2

French 2, 3, 3 (H)

Human Geography

Photography 1, 2

Chinese 2, 3 (H)

Studio Art 1, 2, 3, Studio Art (H)

Arabic 2, 3 (H)

Drama 1, 2 Magnifi-Pops Theatre Tech

Metals and Jewelry 1

Class Piano

Chemistry, Chemistry (H)

Economics

Art History (AP)

Spanish 3, 3 (H), 4

Chorale

Marine Biology

Concert Choir

Environmental Science, Environmental Science (AP) U.S. Government

Macroeconomics (AP)

Clayworks 1, 2

Spanish Language & Culture (AP)

Dance 1, 2 Dance Composition Drama 1, 2 Magnifi-Pops Theatre Tech

Advanced Chemistry/ Human Anatomy & Physiology (H)

U.S. Government & Politics (AP)

Chemistry (AP)

Psychology

Biology (AP) Physics, Physics (H) Physics C (AP)

Sociology Human Geography

Graphic Design 1, 2 Metals and Jewelry 1, 2

French 3, 3 (H), 4

Photography 1, 2, 3

French Language & Culture (AP)

Studio Art 1, 2, 3, Studio Art (H), Studio Art (AP)

Chinese 3 (H), 4 (H)

Studio Art: 2D Design, Photography Concentration (AP)

Arabic 3 (H), 4 (H)

Research Methods in Science

Comparative Government

Class Piano

Chemistry, Chemistry (H)

U.S. History

Art History (AP)

Spanish 4, 4 (H)

Chorale

Marine Biology

Concert Choir

U.S. History (AP)

Clayworks 1, 2

Environmental Science, Environmental Science (AP) Psychology

Spanish Language & Culture (AP)

Dance 1, 2 Dance Composition Drama 1, 2 Magnifi-Pops Theatre Tech

Advanced Chemistry/ Human Anatomy & Physiology (H) Chemistry (AP) Biology (AP)

Metals/Jewelry 1, 2

Human Geography

Photography 1, 2, 3

French Language & Culture (AP)

Comparative Government

Studio Art 1, 2, 3, Studio Art (H), Studio Art (AP)

Arabic 4 (H)

Physics, Physics (H)

Studio Art: 2D Design, Photography Concentration (AP)

Research Methods in Science Range

COLLEGE Honors PREP

A Exemplary 92–100 B+

89–92 B Commendable 83–89 C+

80–83 C Competent 74–80 D+

71–74 D Passing 65–71 F Failing < 65

French 4

Sociology

Physics C (AP)

Grade Description

Graphic Design 1, 2

AP

4.0 4.5 5.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Chinese 4 (H)

NEW FOR 2019!

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Marine Biology AP Environmental Science Digital Media Production AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, Photography Concentration

ENROLLMENT PROCESS Visit Magnificat

Eighth Grade Blue Streak for a Day Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, September 17 through December 12, 2019 • A reservation must be made three days in advance of your visit. To schedule your day, go to www.magnificaths.org/visit. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Enrollment at 440.331.1572.

• Visitation continues into 2020 by appointment.

• To create the best visit day possible, the Office of Enrollment will assign your daughter to a hostess who best fits her interests.

For a Successful Visit: • Arrive at 7:30 a.m. at the Main Entrance that faces Hilliard Boulevard.

Magnificat Office of Enrollment staff and students will greet you upon your arrival.

• Wear your uniform, khakis, dress pants, a skirt, or a dress. (No jeans or sweats, please.)

• Bring some homework or a book to read.

• Lunch is on us! Magnificat provides lunch to visiting students in the Marian Commons (cafeteria), but feel free to bring money for snacks or the bookstore.

• Classes run from 8:00 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Take the Magnificat Scholarship/Placement Exam & Attend a Parent Information Session Scholarship/Placement Exams are administered in the fall.

Students must test by October 26, 2019, to be considered for a scholarship.

Scholarship/Placement Exam Dates (Test scores are mailed directly from HSPT.) Saturday, September 21, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – Noon Thursday, October 17, 2019, 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 26, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – Noon Parent information sessions will be held on all test dates.

Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – Noon and Thursday evening from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

If your daughter requires accommodations, she must apply at least one week before the test date.

Accommodations are available for both Saturday test dates (see web site for more information).

Apply to Magnificat Students who attend a Catholic grade school will receive a diocesan application from their school in mid-January. If Magnificat is their first choice, her grade school will forward her application, academic records, and teacher recommendations.

Students who attend public or private, non-Catholic schools can find an application for enrollment on our website, magnificaths.org. The application, along with academic records from 6th, 7th, and first semester of 8th grade, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations must be received by Magnificat on or before January 27, 2020.

All applicants will be invited for an interview before letters of acceptance are mailed on February 12, 2020.

• Welcome Mass and Reception for the Class of 2024 is Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Mass at 4:00 p.m. | Reception from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

• If you are considering transferring to Magnificat from another high school, please call the Office of Enrollment at 440.331.1572 or visit magnificaths.org for more information.

• Rolling admission begins in March 2020.

Seventh Grade Blue Streak for a Day We offer seventh grade girls the opportunity to visit in the spring.

March 19 and April 1, 3, & 7, 2020 Please contact the Office of Enrollment in January to register: 440.331.1572.

Remember to check with your school about its policy on high school visits.

Upcoming Events Fall Open House October 6, 2019; 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Night in Blue Bazaar & Pasta Dinner November 1-3, 2019 Fall Musical Talkback, Matilda, the Musical November 21, 2019 Spring Play, Sense and Sensibility April 3, 4, & 5, 2020

Seventh grade guests made planters as part of their Blue Streak for a Day Experience through a partnership between the Office of Enrollment and the Seeds of Service Club.

TUITION AND AFFORDABILITY 2019-2020 Tuition: $15,850

Tuition is payable annually, due July 1. A $100 discount is given if paid in full by check or money order. Families may also enroll in the SMART Tuition Management Plan and divide their payments semi-annually, quarterly, or over 10 months from July – April.

Tuition Assistance: Financial Aid Grants and Scholarships Affordability

Magnificat is dedicated to serving a student body that is economically and socially diverse. As a result of the Endowment Fund and the generosity of the Alumnae Association, the Fathers’ Club, the Mothers’ Club, numerous benefactors, and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, financial aid grants and scholarships are available. Magnificat provided over $2.6 million in tuition assistance for the current school year.

Qualifying for Assistance

Families should not hesitate to apply for assistance. All applications are confidential and are evaluated with attention given to a variety of factors, including family assets and family size.

Additional consideration is given to families with a number of children at tuition-charging institutions (including day care, elementary schools, high schools, and colleges).

Tuition Assistance Procedures

Families requesting a financial aid grant and/or applying for a Named Endowed Scholarship must fill out a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment application. FACTS, an independent organization, analyzes each family’s ability to pay. The analysis is then sent to Magnificat. The amount of assistance is determined by Magnificat (not FACTS) based on family need and available resources. To help families plan accordingly, Magnificat offers parents an estimate of financial aid and scholarships at the end of December 2019. FACTS applications must be submitted each year to maintain a financial aid grant.

For parents of eighth grade students: Early October | FACTS applications available in the Office of Enrollment and online November 8 | FACTS application deadline November 8 | Scholarship application deadline At the end of December 2019 | Notification of grant/scholarship estimate For questions regarding FACTS, please contact: Halle Emser, Account Representative, 866.441.4637 | Info@factsmgt.com

TUITION AND AFFORDABILITY Scholarship Opportunities at Magnificat

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Academic Scholarships

Magnificat offers merit-based scholarships. Students with the highest scores on the HSPT exam will qualify to apply and will be invited to interview for these scholarships simply by taking the Magnificat High School Placement Exam or submitting HSPT scores to us by November 8, 2019.

Magnificat Alumnae Scholarships

Alumnae scholarships will be awarded each year to the daughters and/or granddaughters of Magnificat and/or Lourdes Academy alumnae on the basis of merit, service, and leadership. The scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipients maintain a 3.5 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Marian Scholarships

Marian Scholarships will be awarded to students currently in eighth grade entering the class of 2024. Students are awarded this scholarship based on their exceptional commitment to faith and service to others. The scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipients maintain a 3.5 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Named Endowed Scholarships

Named Endowed Scholarships are awarded based on a number of criteria, including financial need, academic excellence, and participation in service and leadership activities. Applicants must complete a FACTS financial aid application.

Specific requirements for consideration for all Magnificat scholarships include: • Student must take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) by October 26, 2019.

• Student must complete the Common Scholarship Application.

• Student must submit copies of 7th and 8th grade report cards.

Completed applications must be submitted to Magnificat by Friday, November 8, 2019. All Academic, Alumnae, and Marian applicants will be invited for an interview before scholarship decisions are mailed. If your daughter interviews during scholarship season, it will also fulfill her admissions interview requirement.

Other Scholarship Opportunities Cleveland Scholarship Program

Magnificat High School is a school provider for the Cleveland Scholarship Program.

All students who reside in Cleveland are eligible to apply. The Cleveland Scholarship is funded by the Ohio Department of Education, and scholarship recipients receive $6,000 per year in tuition assistance for the high school of their choice. Both new and renewal applications for the 2019-2020 school year may be submitted between February 1 and April 30, 2020.

Ohio EdChoice Scholarship

Magnificat High School is also a provider for the EdChoice Scholarship Program.

The program provides students who attend designated, underperforming public schools in their resident district with the opportunity to attend participating private schools. The Ohio Department of Education funds EdChoice Scholarships of $6,000 per year for high school students. Both new and renewal applications for the 20192020 school year may be submitted between February 1 and April 30, 2020.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

Magnificat High School is a provider for the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program. Students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district of residence are eligible to apply year-round. The amount of each scholarship is based on the disability identified on the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IEP as categorized by the Ohio Department of Education.

Questions regarding tuition, financial aid, and scholarships for the Class of 2024 may be directed either to the Office of Enrollment at 440.331.1572, ext. 274, or to Mrs. Susan Reighard, Director of Student Accounts, at ext. 225. **All Magnificat scholarship applications must be postmarked by November 8, 2019.

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Magnificat Office of Enrollment Julie Gibbons â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80 | VP of Enrollment & Marketing | jgibbons@maghs.org Barb Hermann â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80 | Director of Enrollment | bhermann@maghs.org Hannah Summerville-Miller | Assistant Director of Enrollment | hsummerville@maghs.org Patsy Kelly | Office Coordinator | pkelly@maghs.org

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