MCC Viewbook 2020-2021

Academic Excellence. Spiritual Integrity.

ADMISSIONS 2020-2021

THE SCHOOL

STUDENT BODY

CLASS OF 2025 SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION OPENS

Located on 44 acres in Melbourne, Florida,

Enrollment is approximately 440 students,

Melbourne Central Catholic’s campus includes

79% of whom are Roman Catholic. Thirty five

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

OPEN HOUSE, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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 75 partner schools and 30 different zip

(gymnasium), the Donovan Family Commons

codes in Brevard and surrounding counties.

(administrative building) and a multi-purpose room. The Erdman Automotive Fieldhouse that welcomes students to our athletic fields

ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

OCTOBER 1, 2020

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION OPENS

OCTOBER 10, 2020

CLASS OF 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

OCTOBER 17, 2020

CLASS OF 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

(PROSPECTIVE CLASS OF 2025 STUDENTS MUST SIT FOR THE EXAM ON EITHER SATURDAY)

completes the campus.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

HUSTLER CANDIDATE NIGHT 7:00 PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

CLASS OF 2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NOTIFICATION

PARTNER SCHOOLS

PRIORITY ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 16, 2020

2020-21

PRIORITY FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINE

JANUARY 12, 2021

CLASS OF 2025 DECISION NOTIFICATION

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

CLASS OF 2025 INTENT TO ENROLL DUE

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

CELEBRATE CLASS OF 2025 RECEPTION

Ascension

Holy Family

Our Lady of Lourdes

Southwest MS

Battlefield HS (VA)

Holy Name

Our Saviour

St. James

Bayside HS

Holy Trinity

Palm Bay Academy

St. John

Bethany Christian

Hoover MS

Palm Bay HS

St. Joseph

Brevard Academy

Imagine CS

Parkhurst Academy

St. Jude Cathedral

Brevard Virtual

Indian River MS

Patrick Henry HS (VA)

St. Mark Episcopal

Calvary Chapel

Indian Ridge MS

Pineapple Cove CS

St. Mary

Central MS

Jaiden MS

Puzzle Box Academy

St. Patrick

Coastal Community

Johnson MS

Renaissance CS

St. Paul (NY)

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. HS

Key Biscayne MS

Rising Stars Academy

St. Teresa

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Covenant Christian

Kings HS (OH)

Rockledge HS

Stone MS

DeLaura MS

Lake Region MS

Royale Palm CS

Verdi Eco School

• Apply now: bit.ly/MCC_Apply_Now (All prospective students must complete an application)

Divine Mercy

Lake Rose Christian

Sacred Heart

Vero Beach HS

Eastside HS (SC)

Loch Raven Tech

Satellite HS

Viera CS

Eau Gallie HS

MAST Academy

Sebastian River HS

Viera HS

Edgewood Jr./Sr. HS

McNair MS

Sebastian River MS

Wakefield MS

Florida Prep

Melbourne HS

Sebastian CS

West Shore Jr./Sr. HS

Good Shepherd Lutheran

Odyssey CS

SLAM

Woodside HS (VA)

Heritage HS

Orangewood Christian

Shiloh Christian Academy

Hernando MS (MS)

Orlando Science School

Southern Oaks MS

MARCH 6, 2021

CLASS OF 2025 PLACEMENT EXAM 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

(REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASS OF 2025 STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TAKE THE OCTOBER EXAM)

• Scholarship Entrance Exam: hsptreg.stsusers.com – School Access Code: ZX (Required for incoming freshmen only) October 10, 2020 (registration opens Sept. 14) October 17, 2020 (registration opens Sept. 21) • Admissions Interview (Required for 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)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS The following is a sample of the colleges and universities that have accepted MCC graduates from 2015-2020.

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 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 Lynn University Michigan State University

Mount Holyoke College Norwich University Nova Southeastern University Pepperdine University Saint Leo University Savannah College of Art and Design Stetson 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 Houston University of Maine 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 West Florida Valdosta State University Valencia College Vanderbilt University Villanova University Webber International University

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

• Mini Dance Marathon

• Art Club

• Peer Buddies

• Charism Club

• Random Acts

• Chemistry Club • CyberPatriot

• Student Government

• Film Club

• Tech Club

• Green & Gold Ambassador Society

• Theater/Drama Club

• International Peer Mentors

• Key Club

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 Honor Society

• National Honor Society

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

GRADING SYSTEM A – 90-100

C – 70-79

B – 80-89

D – 60-69

• Yearbook

• Harris Design Challenge

• National Art

CLASS RANK

of Kindness

• 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

SCHOLARSHIPS

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

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

a minimum of 25 hours of community service each year.

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.

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

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.

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

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 (online.factsmgt.com/signin/3T99D). FACTS provides family need and the MCC Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications and determines the need-based award.

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

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

Gardiner Special Needs Scholarship 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.

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