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WELCOME TO St. Michael the Archangel

Catholic High School Class of 2022

Parent Enrollment Meeting For Incoming Freshman

KNOW TRUTH | LOVE GOD | SERVE OTHERS

St. Michael the ArchangelAdministration Team

Fr. Randy Sly Jodie Maddox

President Principal

Jeremy Lillig Rich Weitz Jana Burns John Kuckelman Vince Fitzgerald Alan Burns

VP for Advancement

Dean of Students/ Athletic Director

Director of Community Life

Director of Technology

Director of Facilities

Director of Admissions and Communications

Laurie Taylor Rena Espinosa Tammie Glasgow

Registrar Business Manager Guidance Counselor

High School Placement Test

Math Recommendation are based on the Mathematics Percentile (MT)

English Recommendations are based on the Reading Percentile (RD)

Science Recommendation are based on the the Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ)

HSPT Results

Math Recommendation are based on the Mathematics Percentile (MT)

English Recommendations are based on the Reading Percentile (RD)

Science Recommendation are based on the the Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ)

HSPT Results

Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ)The CSQ functions as a predictive index of a student’s future

academic performance in order to assess learning potential. The CSQ index was used for Science recommendations because it uses a much richer, broader scope than simply measuring a

students math and reading ability.

Course RecommendationsSMA Enrollment Guide● Breakdown of credits needed for

graduation

Refer to the Recommendation Sheet● List of recommendations made by

Counseling Department

How were recommendationsfor my child made?

English70 Percentile or above● Recommended for Pre-AP Honors

English 1

All other scores● Recommended for English 1

Math95th percentile and above● Pre AP Honors Algebra II.

Must have taken Geometry in 8th grade(provide transcript and letter from current math teacher)There is no other test required

94-75 percentile● Recommended for Pre AP Honors Algebra/Geometry Combo

74 – 30 percentile● Recommended for Algebra I

29 – 16 percentile● Recommended for Alg I - AND -● Math Assistant

15 percentile and below● Pre Algebra

Science105 - 130 Cognitive Skills Quotient● Recommended for Pre-AP Honors

Biology

90 - 104 Cognitive Skills Quotient● Recommended for Biology

89 and Below● Recommended for Physical Science

Course Recommendations Cont... ● English, Math, and Science○ Recommendations are in

PowerSchool● Theology● US Government (1 Credit)● World Language - Pick One:○ Spanish, Latin, or French

Additional Information● Some have been recommended for Guided

Learning and Math Assist - Please Contact Mr. Scott Lero ([email protected])

● Choir and some band programs are entire year

● You must choose a total of 7 credits plus 2 alternates classesThe 2 alternates will not be added to the total seven

Semester Electives● Waiving 1 credit of PE is possible if

you play a team sport for 2 full seasons. A form must be signed by coach and counselor.○ Can only waive 1 credit (not a ½

credit for one season).

● Introductory level courses are needed in art, business, and technology.

Elective Alternatives● All students will select at least two

semester elective alternates.○ Seniors have priority.○ Freshmen often do not get their

first choice.

Changes?● If you wish to request a course for

which you have NOT been recommended, you may pick up a form or download the Teacher Recommendation form and submit it to counseling office.

● St. Michael the Archangel Guidance Counselor will make the final decision.

Important Information● Pre-AP classes are designed to prepare

students for the AP Program. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits their junior and senior year if they are enrolled in AP classes.

● Participation in extracurricular activities and summer programs is highly encouraged

● Please refer to our course catalog when selecting classes.

● Course Catalog is located on SMA website (smacatholic.org) under “Academics”

Important Information● Each elementary school and middle school is

asked to complete a Student Academic Profile to help us better serve all students.

● If you have any questions please contact Tammie Glasgow, Guidance Counselor

● Once Enrollment Steps 1-3 are complete:The class registration window will open starting Monday, February 19 at 9:00 am. All students are given the same priority within the enrollment window.

Summary and Recap● Tonight turn in:

○ Signed Records Release Form ○ Tuition Contract and Registration Fee

● This weekend:○ Create your PowerSchool account ○ Complete the PowerSchool registration this

weekend

● Beginning this Monday, February 19:○ Select courses in PowerSchool based on

SMA recommendations

Optional Counseling Appointments● Tammie Glasgow is available for appointments

during the day, please call or email.○ [email protected]○ 816.763.4800

● February 20th by appointment from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

● Optional phone calls and emails are acceptable○ Course Selections○ PowerSchool Online Enrollment○ Technology Questions

Other Info in Packet● Freshman To-Do List● Records Release Form● Tuition Information ● Scholarship and SMART Aid Information● Uniform Information● Immunization Information● Summer Credit Class Offerings● Team Summer Camps● Technology Information & Requirements● Tentative School Calendar ● FAQ for Freshman Parents● SMA Grading Policy

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

STEMJohn Kuckelman

Director of [email protected]


The Plan● Laptops● STEM Plug


Laptops● See smacatholic.org/technology for

guidance on laptop specifications.

● Laptop roundup dates end of July. Returned to students in laptop bag 1st day of school.

● All software needed will be installed.



MATH


SCIENCE


STEM fields are growing in Missouri


In Missouri, as in the nation as a whole,unemployment is lower in STEM occupations.


STEM earnings are high in Missouri


OK, Now What?● Insist that your student take the highest

recommended science and math courses.● Consider one of the STEM focused electives:

○ PLTW Computer Science Principles○ PLTW Principles of Engineering○ Introduction to Aviation ○ Global Business Essentials○ Business Computer Applications○ Architecture & Model Building

A+ ProgramKevin Page - A+ Coordinator

● A+ Scholarship Program is funded by the State of Missouri.

● If, over the course of 4 years at SMA, a student maintains:○ 2.5 GPA and a 17 on the ACT Math○ 95% Attendance○ Completes 50 hours of tutoring or

mentoring○ Maintains good citizenship including

refraining from drug and alcohol use● Receive a scholarship to any community

college or trade school in the state.

SUMMER CAMPSSummer High School Camps

● Sign Up Online at smacatholic.org/camps

Summer Youth Camps● Any younger siblings in grade school● Sign up online at smacatholic.org/camps

Summer Weights & Conditioning

WHAT’S NEXT | Registration & Enrollment WHAT’S NEXT | Scholarships & AidDue March 3rd, 2018

WHAT’S NEXTMiddle School Basketball Night

● THIS FRIDAY 7:30pm Varsity | 6:00pm JV

Activities Night: Get Involved, Meet our Coaches● Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Scholarships & Financial Aid● Deadline March 3

○ Registration required to be considered for assistance

● smacatholic.org/tuition● See packet for full info

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