MCC Viewbook 2021-2022

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ADMISSIONS 2021-2022

THE SCHOOL

STUDENT BODY

Located on 44 acres in Melbourne, Florida,

Enrollment is approximately 400 students,

Melbourne Central Catholic’s campus includes

80% of whom are Roman Catholic. Twenty eight

five classroom buildings, the Sullivan Campus

percent of the student body represents siblings

Ministry Center, Anthony Hall (guidance suite),

and legacies. MCC students come from more

the Dream Lab (technology center), Hurley Hall

than 42 partner schools and 26 different zip

(gymnasium), the Donovan Family Commons

codes in Brevard and surrounding counties.

(administrative building) and a multi-purpose room. The Erdman Automotive Fieldhouse completes the campus.

PARTNER SCHOOLS 2021-22 Ascension Catholic School

Holy Family Regional School (MI)

Salpointe Catholic High School (AZ)

Bethany Christian School

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School

Sebastian River Charter Jr. High St. Joseph Catholic School

Bishop Moore Catholic High School

Homeschool

Calvary Chapel Academy

Horse Creek Academy (SC)

Central Middle School

IMG Academy

Damascus High School (MD)

Johnson Middle School

St. Roman Catholic Parish School (WI)

DeLaSalle Collegiate High School (MI)

Melbourne High School

St. Teresa Catholic School

Norfolk Collegiate (VA)

Stone Magnet Middle School

DeLaura Middle School

The Masters School (NY)

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (MD)

Eau Gallie High School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Edgewood Jr/Sr High

Our Saviour’s Catholic School

Florida Virtual School

Palm Bay Magnet High School

Guerin Catholic High School

Parkhurst Academy

Herbert Hoover Middle School

Pineapple Cove Classical Academy

St. Joseph High School (IN) St. Mary Catholic School

Ursuline High School (OH) Vineland K-8 (Miami)

CLASS OF 2026 ADMISSIONS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION OPENS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

OPEN HOUSE, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

OCTOBER 1, 2021

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION OPENS

OCTOBER 2, 2021

CLASS OF 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM

OCTOBER 9, 2021

CLASS OF 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

(PROSPECTIVE CLASS OF 2026 STUDENTS MUST SIT FOR THE EXAM ON EITHER SATURDAY)

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

HUSTLER CANDIDATE NIGHT 7:00 PM

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

CLASS OF 2026 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NOTIFICATION PRIORITY ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE

DECEMBER 15, 2021

PRIORITY FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINE

JANUARY 12, 2022

CLASS OF 2026 DECISION NOTIFICATION

JANUARY 22, 2022

CLASS OF 2026 PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM

(REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASS OF 2026 STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TAKE THE OCTOBER EXAM)

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

CLASS OF 2026 INTENT TO ENROLL DUE

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CELEBRATE CLASS OF 2026 RECEPTION

MARCH 5, 2022

CLASS OF 2027 PRACTICE HSPT 8:30 AM

• Visit: melbournecc.org/admissions/visit-us • Apply: Scan QR Code (All prospective students must complete an application) • Take Our Scholarship Placement Exam: hsptreg.stsusers.com – School Access Code: ZX (Required for incoming freshmen only) October 2, 2021 (Registration opens Sept. 8) October 9, 2021 (Registration opens Sept. 8) • Admissions Interview (Transfer students only) Melbourne Central Catholic admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admissions policies, its scholarship and financial aid programs or its athletic and/or school-administered programs.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM The curriculum at Melbourne Central Catholic High School is college preparatory. Required courses for graduation include: • English (four credits)

• Social Studies (three credits)

• Mathematics (four credits)

• World Language (two credits)

• Theology (four credits)

• Health/PE (one credit)

• Science (three credits)

• Fine and Practical Arts (one credit)

MCC offers Honors courses in English, mathematics, science and social studies, and world language. Additionally, we offer Advanced Placement courses in art, computer science, English, mathematics, science, psychology, social studies, and science.

We also have collaborative programs with Florida Tech and Barry University.

Class size ranges from 10 to 28 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.

All freshmen must enroll in the equivalent of seven yearlong courses. These include:

Sophomores must enroll in the equivalent of seven yearlong courses. This usually includes:

Theology

Biology

Theology

Science

English I

World Language

English II

World Language

World History

Health and Physical Education

U.S. History

Elective

Mathematics

Juniors must enroll in seven yearlong courses or their equivalent in semester courses. This usually includes:

Mathematics

Seniors must enroll in seven yearlong courses or their equivalent in semester courses. This usually includes:

Theology

Mathematics

Theology

Mathematics

English III

Science

English IV

Electives (4)

U.S. Government/ Economics

Electives (2)

CLASS RANK

GRADING SYSTEM

Melbourne Central Catholic does not report class rank on student transcripts.

A – 90-100

C – 70-79

B – 80-89

D – 60-69

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS The following is a sample of the colleges and universities that have accepted MCC graduates in the last four years.

American University Auburn University Ave Maria University Barry University Baylor University Belmont University Benedictine College Boston College Clarkson University Clemson University College of Charleston Cornell University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University Eastern Florida State College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emory University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Polytechnic University Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgetown University Jacksonville University Louisiana State University Loyola University New Orleans Marquette University Michigan State University Mount Holyoke College

Norwich University Nova Southeastern University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Saint Leo University Savannah College of Art and Design Stetson University Syracuse University Texas A&M University The Catholic University of America United States Air Force Academy United States Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy University of Alabama University of Buffalo University of California, Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Denver University of Florida University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Florida University of Notre Dame University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Virginia University of West Florida Vanderbilt University Villanova University Webber International University William & Mary

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MCC offers a variety of clubs and activities designed to encourage student participation in school life outside of the classroom. Most MCC students are engaged in at least one or more activity.

Below is a sample of our offerings.

• Academic Team • Art Club

• Random Acts of Kindness

• Chemistry Club

• Student Government

• CyberPatriot

• Tech Club

• Green & Gold Ambassador Society

• Theater/Drama Club • Yearbook

• Harris Design Challenge • Key Club • Mini Dance Marathon

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES Membership to an honor society is one way MCC recognizes excellence in academics, leadership, character, and service to our community. Students who meet the specified requirements are invited to join one or more of the following honor societies: • Mu Alpha Theta • National Art Honor Society • National Honor Society • Quill & Scroll • Rho Kappa Honor Society

• Science National Honor Society • Spanish National Honor Society • Thespian National Honor Society • Tri-M Music Honor Society

FAITH AND SERVICE Rooted in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, our Catholic faith guides students as they learn to walk in the light of the Gospel and become faith leaders on our campus, in our community, and throughout the world.

MCC students learn how to see the face of Christ in their neighbors while serving at local food banks, soup kitchens, and caring for God’s creation. These experiences teach our community members how to be Christ’s hands and feet in our world. Because the goals of the program are central to the goals of Catholic education, each student must complete a minimum of 25 hours of community service each year.

The result of this experience is a growing awareness of the needs of others, greater compassion and a thirst for justice.

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Football Boys Golf Girls Golf Stingers Dance Team Boys Swimming Girls Swimming Girls Volleyball

Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Cheerleading Stingers Dance Team

Baseball Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Softball Track & Field Boys Tennis Girls Tennis

SCHOLARSHIPS

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Melbourne Central Catholic offers over 20 academic scholarships to students entering the freshman class.

These include the $8,000 St. Francis of Assisi Scholarship, three $5,000 Reverend Peter Dolan Scholarships, six $3,000 Mother Marguerite O’Connell Scholarships, ten $1,500 Presidential Scholarships, one $1,000 Dr. Michael J. McLaughlin Scholarship and one $1,000 Janice Doan Moyles Scholarship.

Additional scholarships include the $500 David Franco Scholarship, the $500 Joseph Verlander Scholarship and the $500 Fine Arts Scholarship.

Exclusive to Catholic partner school students, eight $2,000 Padua Franciscan Scholarships.

Students who earn the highest scores on our Fall Scholarship/Placement Exam receive academic scholarships. Those students who maintain appropriate conduct and maintain a 3.5 grade point average keep the scholarship for four years.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Melbourne Central Catholic awards need-based financial aid annually. The process starts with a family completing a FACTS Grant and Aid application (Scan QR Code).

FACTS provides family need and the MCC Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications and determines the need-based award.

Because we review need-based awards annually, families must complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application each year.

STATE FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS Florida offers scholarship support for private school families through several programs including Step Up for Students and the AAA Scholarship Foundation (both need-based) and the Gardiner and McKay Scholarships (both help students with specific learning challenges).

AAA Scholarship Foundation (AAA) Scholarship website: www.aaascholarships.org Scholarship hotline: (888) 707-2465 Step up for Students Scholarship website: www.StepUpForStudents.org (income based) Scholarship hotline: (877) 735-7837

Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner) Scholarship website: www.StepUpForStudents.org (special needs) Scholarship hotline: (877) 735-7837 McKay Scholarship Scholarship website: www.floridaschoolchoice.org School Choice hotline: (800) 447-1636

A family may not accept a scholarship from more than one of these State-Funded Scholarship programs for the same time period.

www.melbournecc.org 321.727.0793 admissions@melbournecc.org