Four Reasons to Select Bishop Miege

1. We’re not the most expensive. Because of strong parish financial support, Miege is able to provide the high quality Catholic education you’re looking for without an exorbitant price tag. In addition, through scholarships and financial aid programs, Miege does its part to help parents with their tuition obligations.

2. We’re not the biggest. With enrollment in the 700s, Miege is small enough to provide personal attention to students and better opportunities to participate, but large enough to be able to offer a large variety of activities and academic choices.

3. We’re not the most exclusive. While some schools pride themselves on being exclusive, Miege prides itself on being inclusive. As an archdiocesan school, our mission is to include and serve students and families of different income levels, backgrounds, ethnicities and ability levels. This inclusion of a mix of families provides our students valuable preparation to meet the challenges of an ever-shrinking world. 4. We’re simply the best. 4 BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL A C AD EMICS RE Achieving academic excellence COLLEGE AD INESS

Faculty Facts Advanced Placement be obtained at Johnson County Top-notch Programs Community College and Benedictine 71 percent of Miege faculty possess Students may earn college credit by For 13 of the past 15 years, the Debate SPIRITU a Master’s degree or higher. With a taking advanced placement classes at College. More than 60 college credit squad has earned either first or second 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Miege Miege and taking the AP exams in May. hours are available through course place at State, and Miege is ranked as offers ideal classroom sizes, while Advanced Placement credits are widely topics in English, math, history, art, one of the top programs in the nation A LITY allowing faculty to give extra time accepted, but colleges and college science, German, Spanish and French. by the National Forensic League. and individual attention. departments vary considerably on score It is not unusual for a Miegian to The Stag Robotics Team constructs In addition, 50 percent of Miege requirements and credit awarded. graduate having earned one or two a robot in just six weeks and competes FA LIVING faculty has taught for 10 years or semesters of college credit. in the FIRST competition. The club College Credit more at Miege, providing continuity Expanded Curriculum is turning into much more than a and stability, and demonstrating a Miege students may participate in dual game for some members. Numerous enrollment (the College Now program) Students may include in their daily long-term investment in the school students have received scholarships ITH schedule rigorous online courses, such and its students. by attending approved classes at based on their Robotics experiences. Miege for which college credit may as macroeconomics, AP computer science, Latin and Chinese. INCLUSION

Where do Miegians go after graduation? In addition to the numerous private and public universities and colleges in and Missouri, recent Miege graduates have been accepted to the following schools: F a Air Force Academy Creighton University Kansas City Art Institute New York University Texas Christian U. U. of Massachusetts University of Tulsa cilities American University DePaul University Loyola University of Northwestern U. Trinity University U. of Miami (FL) U. of Virginia Arizona State U. DePauw University Chicago Notre Dame Tulane University U. of Minnesota U. of Washington Boston College Drake University Loyola University of Ohio State University Tuskegee University U. of Montana U. of Wyoming Boston University Duke University New Orleans Purdue University University of Arkansas U. of Nebraska Valparaiso University Bradley University Florida State U. Mt. St. Claire College Quincy College University of Arizona U. of New Mexico Virginia Tech a

Brown University George Mason Mankato State U. Regis College University of Chicago U. of New Orleans Washington U. ctivities Bucknell College George Washington Marquette University Santa Clara University U. of Colorado U. of North Texas Washington & Lee U. Catholic U. of America Georgetown U. Massachusetts Institute St. John’s University University of Dallas U. of Oklahoma Webster University Coe College Grinnell of Technology St. Louis University University of Denver U. of Pennsylvania West Point Colorado College Harvard University Miami University St. Thomas U., MN University of Illinois U. of San Diego Westminster College Colorado State U. Holy Cross Michigan State U. Southern Methodist U. University of Iowa U. of St. Thomas William Jewell College Columbia (NY) U. Iowa State University Mount Mercy Stanford University U. of Kentucky University of Texas Xavier University v a lue

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 5 6 BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL A C AD EMICS WITH The only three-year Cambridge ACT prep program in the

Midwest, MIEGE’s curriculum is designed to give all students a RE COLLEGE measurable advantage in their pursuit of a college education. AD INESS

Advantage: Miege SPIRITU The Best College Readiness ACT PREP OVERVIEW n Includes all students Because about 90 percent of most colleges’ Freshmen Sophomores Juniors n admission decisions and scholarship Data-driven instruction focuses on A LITY awards factor in student ACT scores, in August Test improvement of scores 2005 Miege initiated a comprehensive Test results are mailed to PLAN ACT ACT parents. Target areas for n ACT results drive curricular decisions ACT preparation program. improvement are identified.

for four core departments (Math, FA LIVING By using test results, lessons are Test Prep (sept-april) English, Science and Social Studies) designed and embedded into the current ACT area Classroom 2 days per month 3 days per month 2 days per month curriculum to enhance students’ basic English English per subject; per subject; per subject; n Uses college readiness standards Math Math skills and test-taking abilities. This is Reading Social Studies basic skills basic skills and test strategies and n ITH Science/ Science test strategies practice tests Data is individualized by teacher, the only three-year comprehensive ACT Reasoning classroom and student preparation program in the area, and n is designed to give Miege students a April Test Progress is regularly communicated Test results are mailed to PLAN ACT ACT to home INCLUSION measurable advantage in their pursuit of parents. Progress measured. a college education. n Long-range, three-year approach has more lasting impact than a crash course

n Students take six retired ACT tests How the Program Works ACT score impact on admission and financial assistance

by the time they take the actual F Higher ACT scores translate directly into ACT scores* sTATe college local private college mIdwest private college elite college a more scholarship offers, financial assistance 21 basic admission basic admission test, increasing their confidence and cilities and college acceptance opportunities. 22 $6,000 basic admission reducing anxiety In most cases (math, reading, science 23 $1,250 reasoning and English), an ACT score 24 $8,000–$10,000 25 $11,000 most scholarships begin here Super Scores ... can be raised one point by answering 1-2 Increases 26 up to full $13,000 $2,000 Super Scholarships

additional questions correctly. Even an tuition a

27 $10,000 ctivities improvement that small can make a huge starting n 11.2% of the Class of 2012 scored 30 or 28 $14,500 basic admission difference in scholarship amounts. For with a above on the ACT exam. 29 score of instance, at a midwest private college, a 27 32 30 $15,500 n The past three years, each graduate can net $8,000 more than a 26. 31 has averaged more than $25,000 in 32 4-year tuition and fees scholarship monies added scholarship offers. *Data collected 2008-2009. All ACT scores 33 have a corresponding GPA requirement v a lue

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 7 8 BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL A C AD EMICS “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for,

and evidence of things not seen.” RE COLLEGE

— Hebrews 11:1 AD INESS

Practicing the Faith Learning the Faith Growing the Faith responsibility belongs to the faculty SPIRITU Liturgy is celebrated in a variety of The Miege student is guided through The Campus Ministry Team is and staff. All teachers present settings, including the total school a series of theological studies responsible for planning liturgies, Catholic Infusion lessons in their A community, grade level, class retreats throughout his or her high school peer ministry, service projects, regular classes, and faculty members LITY and individual theology classes. All- experience, with required Theology prayer groups and retreats. Around continue their study of the Catechism school liturgy is celebrated monthly in classes across all grades. The 2012- 300 students each year participate, with eight half-days dedicated to the gym and Mass is held in our chapel 2013 Theology curriculum consists meeting regularly during activity faith formation. On these days, FA LIVING on a weekly basis. Students participate of the following: The Revelation period and before and after school. faculty focuses on the four pillars of in the sacrament of reconciliation, of Jesus Christ in Scripture, Jesus In addition, each year dozens of faith formation: Interior Formation, and private reconciliation is also Christ’s Mission Continues in the students travel around the country Intellectual Formation, Community available by making an appointment Church, Sacraments as Privileged for mission trips to help those in need. Building and Planning for the ITH with our chaplain. Two communal Encounters with Jesus Christ, Life Apostolate. This program of faith reconciliation services are held each in Christ (Morality), Theology of the Faculty Faith Formation formation is designed to deepen year for all students during Advent and Body, Responding to the Call of Jesus Much like a child’s faith formation the faculty’s relationship with Jesus INCLUSION Lent. Adoration is done throughout the Christ, and Living as a Disciple of at home begins with his or her Christ to truly make Bishop Miege a year, and twice in all-school settings. Jesus Christ in Society. parents, at school that very important faith-based environment. R esources Catholic High School Education is Essential

A recent study shows Sunday Mass attendance is twice as

high for Catholic secondary school students, compared 22% to those who only attended Catholic elementary school. Attended Weekly mass Catholic 45% a attendance ctivities The benefits of Catholic secondary education are hard elementary only Attended for those “My faith is a big part of who I am to overstate: Not only do students receive life-altering Catholic born after 1982, elementary by schooling and who I want to be, and coming to religious instruction, but they also are expected to 22% and high school Source: The CARA a school that’s willing to nurture my No Catholic Report, 2004 perform at higher levels in all areas of school. It is schooling faith and make it even stronger is very important for children to be exposed to a faith-infused important to me. curriculum through the very challenging teen years. v

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BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 9 10 BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL A C AD EMICS “As my father has sent me, so i send you.” RE COLLEGE

— John 20:21 AD INESS SPIRITU A LITY FA LIVING ITH INCLUSION

Faith in Action Students regularly give up their spring has been named a National School of Service Requirements More than 300 students participate in breaks and Christmas vacations, as Service, and USA Today has profiled The Community Service Program the Campus Ministry Program, and well as weeks during the summer, to a group of Miege students who spent requirement is an important part of the many of those students choose to live help others. their spring break volunteering in Catholic Education Program at Miege,

Louisiana. Because of Miege’s track giving students the opportunity to F out their faith by going on mission a trips to help others around the country. Called to Serve record of mission trips, the National learn about and to serve those who are cilities Recent trips have taken Miegians to Miege students have earned a Relief Network often contacts the in need. Students must earn 80 hours tornado- and hurricane-ravaged areas national reputation for being deeply school to put together trips to help of service over four years, including of Joplin, MO, New Orleans, Alabama committed to serving others, and this hurricane victims. 40 hours serving those who are less and Mississippi, and other groups have commitment to service has not gone fortunate, with the vast majority of

traveled to Chicago and West Virginia. unnoticed. For several years, Miege students exceeding these requirements. a ctivities

< LEFT Miege Students and volunteers take a break from tornado relief efforts in Joplin, MO, to gather in front of a giant cross that was erected in 2011. / Above left Students gather and v

wrap Christmas gifts and load them into red bags, which are delivered to foster children in the Kansas City metropolitan area each December / Above middle Nate Mohler reads to a a young boy at a Kansas City day care during a mission trip. / Above right Tornado cleanup in Joplin. lue

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“Miege has an enrichment of diversity that you can’t duplicate. SPIRITU

I still advise any parent who asks to look first at Miege.” A LITY — Fr. Ron Livojevich FA LIVING

The Best of All Worlds to communicate with the workforce, between single-gender and co-ed Ability Levels

At Miege, we pride ourselves on being and to do that he or she has to be schools, there are many important Being true to our mission as an ITH inclusive, as evidenced by our mix of able to work with a wide variety of advantages to co-education, including: Archdiocesan school, Miege serves student backgrounds, cultures and people,” he said. Our inclusiveness The embracement of diversity and both ends of the academic spectrum encompasses many areas: equality; opportunities to practice abilities. An enriching mix of student and everything in between. The ACT INCLUSION backgrounds has been a hallmark of leadership in mixed-gender settings; Prep program helps target areas for Bishop Miege since its inception. Bill Large Geographic Area respectful, supportive friendships growth of all students. In addition, Dunn Jr., a 1966 Miege grad and a past Students come from all over the with both genders; and structured course phasing places students in Miege parent, remembers the varied Kansas City metropolitan area because preparation for students’ future co-ed classes where they are challenged, yet environment Miege enjoyed when he families recognize the educational lives in their families and workplaces. still attain success. was a student, as it still has today. He value of learning to work together F

said he learned a lot from working with students of various backgrounds. Income Levels Cultural Backgrounds a cilities with people from backgrounds other Because of our affordable tuition Our student community represents a than his own, and he says it has Co-education and extensive financial assistance mix of cultural backgrounds: been essential to his success. “The While research shows that there is no programs, we include families of • 78% Caucasian • 13% Hispanic manager of the future has to be able difference in academic achievement different income levels. • 5% African American • 2% Asian. a ctivities v a lue

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 13 North campus, acquired 2007

Stadium and Track, 2007

Educational facility, completed 2004

field renovated 2009

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OVER THE PAST DECADE, The Bishop Miege High School has RE COLLEGE undergone $24 million in capital improvements, AD Providing students with A premiere campus and facilities. INESS SPIRITU A LITY FA LIVING ITH INCLUSION

$24,000,000 Technology with interesting lesson plans. Students have access. Students and staff use such integrated • SMART Boards in Bishop Miege has focused its technology access to computer labs and clusters throughout research tools as the library’s online catalog, every classroom F improvements on proven ways to increase the building. While fully utilizing technology journal articles and searchable databases, a • New athletic field, cilities student achievement. in all areas of curriculum, Miege chooses not to including full-text periodicals, which can also track and bleachers Every classroom at Bishop Miege comes provide laptops for each student, opting instead be accessed from home. • North Campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology in for classroom instruction that promotes human • Press box, concessions & the form of SMART Boards. These multimedia interaction and creative thinking. Other Capital Improvements gameday plaza devices look like dry erase boards, but allow Over the past decade, Bishop Miege has • Kincaid Media Center a teachers to open video and Web sites, save The Kincaid Media Center completed a $24 million capital improvement ctivities • Science labs their hand-written notes and even tape their In an area large enough to house a space campaign, with the acquisition of its North • Educational lectures. shuttle, students and teachers can access a Campus, additional classrooms, computer and facilities While laptop computers and iPads have many collection of more than 13,000 volumes and science labs, the 12,400-square-foot Kincaid upgrades great benefits, teaching is a human experience. a computer workstation equipped with 32 Media Center, the Saint Angela Merici Chapel, Real engagement comes from great teachers computers connected to high-speed Internet and a new stadium. v a lue

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 15 16 BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL A C AD EMICS The Best Chance to Participate: RE COLLEGE

Clubs and Activities at Miege AD INESS Student-to-Student Student Council National Contests Music Peer tutoring StuCo summer camps Organizations Scholars Bowl Treble Choir Peer ministers Dances National Honor Society Science Contests Concert Chorale Track National Forensics League Wrestling Student managers Stag Robotics Team Miege Singers SPIRITU Clubs Amigos de las Americas Liturgical Choir Spiritual Science Club SADD (Students Against Spirited Pep Band Girls’ Sports Campus Ministry Team Spanish Club Destructive Decisions) Cheerleading Drum Line A

Service projects Guitar Club Lady Stag Dancers LITY Mission Trips Chess Club Communications Spirit Club Boys’ Sports Cross Country Retreats Environmental Debate Spirit days Baseball Diving Awareness Club Forensics

Pep assemblies Basketball FA LIVING Unity Graveyard S.H.I.F.T. Facets (lit. magazine) Bowling Soccer Class retreats MEET (Multi-Ethnic Hart (yearbook) Drama Cross Country All-school mixers Educational Team) Ink Inc. Fall musical Diving Swimming Page Pirates Miegian (newspaper) Tennis

Class projects Winter play Football ITH Freshman Welcome French Club Student-directed Golf Track Invisible Children’s Club one-act plays Soccer INCLUSION

State Championships at Miege

Baseball Boys’ Cross Country Football Boys’ Tennis F a

1996 1982 1983 1985 1972 1975 1986 1991 cilities 1989 1991 1992 1977 2009 Boys’ Basketball 1995 1997 Girls’ Tennis 2001 2010 Boys’ Golf 1991 1992 Girls’ Cross Country 2001 Girls’ Basketball 1978 1982 1983 Girls’ Track 1978 1980 1984 1986 1988 1989 Boys’ Soccer 1990 2005 a

1985 1989 1990 1990 1991 1992 1998 2000 ctivities 1991 1992 1994 1993 1994 2004 Volleyball 1995 1996 2001 Softball 1977 1978 1979 2002 2003 2007 Debate 2002 1980 1981 1982 2009 1998 1999 2000 1983 1985 1986 2004 2006 2010 Girls’ Soccer 1989 1991 1992 Boys’ Bowling 2003 1993 1994 2002 2007 Forensics 2003 2004 2008

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BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 17 Bishop Miege awarded more than $925,000 in financial assistance last year based on need.

Bishop Miege High School strives to offer a superior Catholic education to every family that wants one. In addition to numerous scholarships, Bishop Miege awarded more than $925,000 last year in financial assistance based on need.

Criteria for Financial aid In considering families for financial aid, the criteria include the following: n Total income, taxable plus nontaxable n Number of children n Number of children at Bishop Miege n Number of children at Catholic elementary or secondary schools or colleges n Extraordinary family expenses

Applications are included in our registration packets. For details, contact Jean Lininger at 913-262-2701, ext. 234.

other assistance Family Tuition Reduction When more than one student from a family is simultaneously enrolled at Bishop Miege, tuition reduction is given. A second child automatically receives a $350 reduction. Additional children of the same immediate family pay no tuition. Payment Plans While tuition is normally paid during the summer before the school year, or half during the summer and half in December, monthly payment options can be arranged. Tuition Insurance The Breadwinner Fund pays remaining tuition of a student in the event of the loss of a parent who provides the main financial support of the family. This pays half of all remaining tuition if the student is registered but not yet attending. Work Study A limited number of work study positions are available to reduce tuition costs. Maximum possible earnings is about $1,200.

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Working to Make Tuition Affordable COLLEGE AD INESS

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 Tuition Rates SPIRITU

1 student 2 or more In district* $7,525 $14,700 A LITY Out of district $9,025 $17,500 *Registered members of Johnson County Catholic

parishes are designated as in district. FA LIVING ITH

Scholarships For INCLUSION Incoming Freshmen NEW Scholarship program Mary Ann Lucas Scholarship For students who attend area Catholic The Good Samaritan and Helping Hand Scholarships grade schools. Merit Scholarship

For outstanding performance on the Miege F Established for families who want to continue Catholic education QUALIFICATIONS a placement test – $700 for the 9th grade year. cilities n through high school at Bishop Miege, but are challenged by the Academic effort and performance Pastors’ Scholarship increased tuition costs from grade school to high school to the point n Record of good citizenship Awarded by the pastor of each parish in the n Johnson County region – 10% of tuition. that attending Bishop Miege has been ruled out because of: Service to church/community Archbishop Strecker Scholarship n Awarded on school achievement and service Family circumstances AWARDS a to the parish – $1,000. ctivities n Looking at more than one child in high school in the future n Up to $2,500 per year Principal’s Scholarship n May not qualify for regular financial assistance n Renewable through graduation For exemplary performance on the Miege based on continued eligibility n Regular financial assistance might not be enough placement test – $1,000 for the 9th grade year. Miege Foundation Scholar’s Award Awarded to freshmen based on the placement test, achievement, character and service. v a lue

BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL 19 Important Dates Take part in our SEPTEMBER February @ Applications for 2013-2014 financial aid @ Scores from the Placement Test Shadow Program accepted and We invite and encourage all eighth-grade students interested in attending Miege Registration Packet mailed. to participate in our Shadow Program October @20 Registration Night This program allows eighth-grade guests to shadow a current Miege freshman @1 Miege Shadow Program begins @22 Registration Deadline @ Recommended for all prospective for a day, and in doing so, have the opportunity to meet other students, faculty @ eighth-graders. March and staff at the school. @ Available through April 27 @ Letters of acceptance mailed. Taking part in the Shadow Program is truly the best way for prospective @20 Open House, 12-4 p.m. (Saturday) APRIL students to see for themselves what Miege has to offer. November @6 Class of 2017 Freshman Orientation @7 Eighth Grade Day at Miege. n Visits may be scheduled with one week’s notice, between Oct. 1 and April 25. MaY n January @ Notification of Financial Assistance Decisions Call 913-262-2701, ext. 226, to set up a visit or go to www.bishopmiege.com @12 Miege Placement Test, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and click Admissions>Shadow Program. @19 Make-up Placement Test, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. @27 7th/8th grade pizza party