St. Mary Catholic Central High School PROFILE 2014-2015

MISSION STATEMENT: Building on the charism of our founders, St. Mary Catholic Central High School 108 W. Elm Avenue is a Christ-centered learning community forming Monroe, 48162 lives in a tradition of faithfulness to the Gospel, www.smccmonroe.com educational excellence, and service to others. Phone: 734-241-7622 PHILOSOPHY Fax: 734-241-9042 St. Mary Catholic Central is an accredited, Catholic, secondary educational faith community comprised of students, parents, and educators. SMCC off ers each student ADMINISTRATION a rigorous, comprehensive, multi-leveled college preparatory program that prepares the student spiritually, academically, physically, and socially for a full, loving, gospel- centered adult life. Sean Jorgensen President ACCREDITATION St. Mary Catholic Central is accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Jason Linster Principal GRADING SCALE* A+ 99-100 4.33 C 79-82 2.00 A 95-98 4.00 C- 77-78 1.66 Chad Myers A- 93-94 3.66 D+ 75-76 1.33 Dean of Students B+ 91-92 3.33 D 72-74 1.00 Athletic Director B 87-90 3.00 D- 70-71 0.66 B- 85-86 2.66 F 69 or below 0.00 C+ 83-84 2.33 Timothy Maag *Advanced Placement/Honors courses earn an additional 1.0 honor point. Campus Minister

HONOR ROLL/ACADEMIC HONORS A student earning a 3.3 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) for fi rst and second COLLEGE ADVISING semester is placed on the Honor Roll. Academic honors are based on the following: First Honors - 4.0+; Second Honors - 3.7 to 3.99; Third Honors - 3.3 to 3.69. Jen Foldvary Seniors who maintain a GPA of 3.3 to 3.69 for seven semesters will be recognized as College Counselor cum laude graduates. Seniors who maintain a 3.7 to 3.99 GPA for seven semesters will be recognized as magna cum laude and seniors who maintain a 4.0 GPA or higher Tamara Johnson for seven semesters will be recognized as summa cum laude. College Counselor ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND HONORS PROGRAM SMCC off ers three AP courses: Calculus, English, and U.S. History. SMCC off ers the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS following Honors courses: Literature Composition, American Literature Composition, Required Courses ~ 22.5 Credits World Literature and Composition, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre calculus, French, Spanish, Required for Graduation ~ 24 Credits Biology, Coordinated Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, World History and Geography, and U.S. Government. Theology 4 credits English 4 credits ONLINE DUAL ENROLLMENT Social Studies 3 credits SMCC has established an Online, Dual Credit and College Course Program to expand Mathematics 4 credits learning opportunities for qualifi ed students to advance their learning, obtain high school and college credit, and assist in the remediation of courses failed. Through Science 3 credits a partnership with Edifi ed Online, SMCC off ers online high school and dual credit Computers ½ credit courses designed to supplement SMCC’s curriculum and ease scheduling confl icts. Fine/Practical Arts 1 credit Online course work may not exceed a total of 2 credits per academic year. SMCC Physical Education ½ credit also partners with the University of Mercy to provide college level business Health ½ credit courses. Modern Language 2 credits*

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Students are required to attend one NHS is a society promoting recognition for students who refl ect outstanding school sponsored retreat per year, accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. complete 40 community service hours Membership is an honor and a privilege. Students selected for induction must maintain over four years, and one job shadow a 3.5 GPA and are expected to continue to demonstrate the qualities mentioned experience during their junior year. above. SMCC’s NHS participates in many service projects throughout the school year.

FRENCH AND SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES * This requirement does not apply to Criteria for selection includes: grades, character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, the class of 2015. and service/commitment to others. Students must be enrolled in at least level two Spanish or French, have earned and maintain at least an A- semester average, and maintain an overall GPA of 3.2. Students must participate in society meetings and help with society service projects. Living Faith, Gaining Knowledge, Serving Others St. Mary Catholic Central High School

SERVICE REQUIREMENT Class of 2014 At St. Mary Catholic Central, being a Christian is more than just a statement of faith; it is putting our Colleges and Universities to which the Class of 2014 were accepted: faith into practice by being Christ’s hands, feet, and voice. Students must complete 40 service hours, 10 Indiana Wesleyan University per school year, to meet graduation requirements. The University of Alabama Iowa State University True happiness comes from using one’s gifts at the The University of Arizona John Carroll University service of the Church and community. Meaning and purpose fl ow from acts of service, in making a Kean University diff erence in our community and world. American University Kent State University Aquinas College University of Kentucky SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Arizona State University Lake Superior State University SMCC recognizes, respects, and honors people of Baldwin Wallace University Lawrence Technological University all religious traditions. As a Catholic institution, all Ball State University Lehigh University students participate in our Campus Ministry events Boston University including Mass, retreats, prayer services, and other Bowling Green State University Loyola University ~ Chicago programs fostering spiritual awareness and growth. Loyola University ~ New Orleans Butler University ATHLETICS Calvin College Marquette University Through participation in any of over twenty athletic Capital University programs, SMCC students are provided guidance Carthage College of Northwest Ohio that fosters industriousness, loyalty, self-respect, Case Western Reserve University Miami University ~ Oxford fairness, respect for authority, perseverance, and The Catholic University of America Michigan State University excellence. Central Michigan University Michigan Technological University University of Chicago ~ Ann Arbor PROOF OF EXCELLENCE University of Cincinnati University of Michigan ~ Dearborn ACT composite scores are signifi cantly higher Clemson University University of Michigan ~ Flint than national averages and notably higher than Cleveland State University Monroe County Community College Michigan averages. SMCC’s average ACT Score is College of Charleston New York University 23.6 compared to the national average of 20.9 and University of Colorado at Boulder Niagara University the state of Michigan average of 19.9. Columbia University Northern Michigan University Concordia University ~ Ann Arbor The University of Northern Ohio Experienced faculty, including over 65% holding University of Dayton advanced degrees. Defi ance College University of Notre Dame DePaul University Sponsor 10 children in Guatemala to help them stay University of Detroit Mercy Ohio Dominican University in school in order to better avoid poverty. Drexel University Ohio Northern University Duquesne University The Ohio State University Class of 2014 – 100 Graduates Eastern Michigan University Ohio University • 99% pursuing higher education The University of Findlay Olivet Nazarene University Otterbein University • 43 Honor Students – 3.3 or higher GPA Franciscan University of Steubenville University of the Pacifi c Georgetown University Purdue University • 16 Magna Cum Laude Graduates – 3.7 Gonzaga University Saginaw Valley State University or higher GPA Grand Valley State University Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary’s College • 25 SMCC Scholars – graduating with 4.0 Hawaii Pacifi c University or higher GPA University of San Diego Holy Cross College Savannah College of Art and Design • Over 7.5 million dollars off ered in college School of the Art Institute of Chicago scholarships • 9,000 Christian Service Hours donated to the community, country, or University of Southern California world Swarthmore College Tiffi n University University of Toledo Trine University Valparaiso University Villanova University Living Faith Western Michigan University University of Wisconsin ~ Madison Gaining Knowledge Wittenberg University Xavier University Serving Others