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American University Middle State University University of Evansville S American University, Paris University of Florida Arizona State University Mississippi State University University of Georgia ST. AGNES Arkansas State University Missouri State University University of Iowa Auburn University Montana State University University of Illinois Austin Peay State University University of F 1 THOMAS G. HOOD, O.P.A. OU 85 Baylor University University University of Louisiana, Lafayette NDED 1 Northwestern University University of Louisiana, Monroe President ACADEMY Belmont University Ohio University University of Maine Bethel University Oklahoma City University University of Memphis HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2021 Birmingham-Southern College University of Michigan Pellissippi State Community College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities HEATHER VALDEZ, O.P.A. Boston University Pennsylvania State University University of Mississippi Polytechnical State University University of Missouri Dean Carnegie Mellon University Providence College University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Case Western Reserve University Pepperdine University MISSION Christian Brothers University Purdue University University of Oklahoma Rhode Island College University of Oregon Mrs. JOY G. RICE St. Agnes Academy is a Catholic , ecumenical by . The Clark Atlanta University Rhode Island School of Design University of Pittsburgh Director of Counseling school was founded to educate young people in a principle–based program designed to Clemson University University of Puget Sound prepare them for advanced formal and personal studies while deepening their faith and Ringling College of Art and Design University of Richmond Senior Class Counselor College of Charleston Rochester Institute of Technology University of San Francisco relationship with God. College of William and Mary University of South Carolina Saint Mary’s College, Indiana University of Tennessee, Chattanooga In the Dominican tradition, the school actively encourages academic excellence and Colorado School of Mines University of Tennessee, Knoxville Ms. JULIE MONTGOMERY ‘98 Colorado State University San Diego State University University of Tennessee, Martin Junior Class Counselor promotes spiritual and moral growth, social and ecological responsibility, leadership Columbia College, Chicago University of Texas, Austin skills, multicultural awareness, emotional maturity, artistic expression, and physical fitness. Delta State University Savannah College of Art & Design University of Toronto DePaul University School of the Art Institute of Chicago University of Vermont Drury University Sewanee, The University of the South University of Virginia Mrs. MEGHAN O. KILKENNY ‘08 East Tennessee State University Southeast Missouri State University University of West Florida SCHOOL Elon University Southwest Tennessee Community College University of Wisconsin, Madison Sophomore Class Counselor Emerson College Southern Methodist University University of Utah The school is dually accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools, Emory University Southern University and A&M College Valparaiso University Fisher College AdvancED/SACS and Dominican Association of Secondary Schools. The school Stanford University Villanova University Mrs. MARIA K. SMITH ‘82 holds memberships in the following: AdvancED/SACS, Association of Middle Level Florida Agricultural and Mechanical St. Mary’s College Virginia Commonwealth University Freshman Class Counselor , Association of Supervision and Development, Better Business University Stetson University Wake Forest University Florida State University Tennessee State University Washington and Bureau, Coalition of Apple Lighthouse Schools, Council for Advancement and Support Texas A&M University Washington University, St. Louis of Education, Dominican Association of Secondary Schools, Independent School George Washington University Texas Christian University Webster University Mrs. MARY JANE B. SCHIFANI Management, Memphis Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Georgia Institute of Technology of Western Kentucky University Hawaii Pacific University Thomas Aquinas College Westminster College Registrar College Admissions Counselors, National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association Tulane University , New Orleans of Secondary School Principals, National Association of Student Councils, National Indiana University Tuskegee University Catholic Education Association, One Schoolhouse, Southern Association of Independent Jackson State University United States Air Force Academy Mrs. JEAN SKORUPA–MOORE ‘90 Schools, Solinet, Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, Tennessee Secondary United States Coast Guard Academy School Athletic Association, Tenn-Share, The College Board and The Heads Network. United States Naval Academy Director of Admissions University of Alabama, Birmingham Louisiana State University University of Alabama, Huntsville Loyola Marymount University University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa OUR FOUNDATION Loyola University, Chicago University of Arizona Loyola University, New Orleans University of Arkansas Woven into the fabric of daily life, the tenets of Catholic teaching are an integral part of a College, of California, Irvine St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School education. As a Catholic independent school, we University of California, San Diego Marymount University of California, Santa Barbara seek to inspire our students to foster a peaceful pursuit of truth through the Gospel teachings McKendree University, Illinois University of Central Missouri of Jesus Christ. University of Colorado, Boulder Miami University of Ohio University of Dallas The Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine, Kentucky founded St. Agnes Academy in 1851 Michigan State University University of Denver and St. Dominic School in 1956. Today SAA-SDS continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Over $9,864,682 million in academic and special achievement scholarships were awarded to ninety-four percent of the members of the graduating class of 2021. One graduate was a National Merit Finalist. The Four Pillars of the Dominican Charism - Study, Prayer, Community and Service - provide a foundation for students, sustaining the unique St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School experience. Veritas is the mission of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Founded ES GN AC on Catholic principles and enriched by Dominican spirituality, St. Agnes-St. Dominic A A T D E educates young people to pursue Veritas (truth) through study and prayer and to build N M I

A EST. 1851 Y Veritas in our world through community and service. S ST. AGNES ACADEMY PK2 12TH A Catholic tradition since 1851 for girls

4830 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38117 • 901-767-1356 • www.saa-sds.org Updated 8/10/21 MARKING SYSTEM St. Agnes Academy follows the traditional two semester academic year. Classes meet for 36 weeks for 50 minutes per period. One-half credit is awarded for a semester of successfully completed work. Students are graded on a COURSE LISTING letter basis (A+ - F) with quality points awarded from A+ = 4.330 to F = 0.000. The cumulative grade point average 2020-2021 (gpa) is based only on courses taken at St. Agnes Academy and is calculated by dividing the semester quality point total by the number of semester courses. The gpa is weighted for Honors and Advanced Placement courses. The following units are minimum for the diploma: 4 English, 4 , 4 mathematics, 3 , 3 world language (same language), 3 social studies (includes .5 economics), 1.5 fine arts, 1 health & physical education, .5 Freshman ENGLISH WORLD LANGUAGE MATHEMATICS SOCIAL Studies Seminar, 2.5 electives. Total credits required are 26.5. Other high school transcripts will be attached to the St. Economics and Personal Agnes Academy official transcript. English 1* French 1* Algebra 1* English 1 Honors French 2* Algebra 1 Honors Finance+* English 2* French 3* Algebra 2* Facing History and French 3 Honors English 2 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Ourselves: Membership RANK IN CLASS French 4 Honors Advanced Algebra and and Race in America+ English 3* Spanish 1* Intro to Business The official rank is computed on the basis of cumulative grade point average at the end of the senior year semesters).(8 English 3 Honors Trigonometry Spanish 2* College Mathematics Intro to Psychology+ This policy is stated on all documents related to college admissions. The Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Third English 4* Spanish 3* Geometry * United States History* Honors, must have attended St. Agnes Academy for all four years of high school. A 2.0 grade point average is English 4 Honors Spanish 3 Honors Geometry Honors United States History Honors Spanish 4 Honors required for graduation and for a college recommendation. AP World Literature and Pre-Calculus World History* Composition Spanish 5 Honors World History Honors AP Spanish Pre-Calculus Honors Journalism - Yearbook AP Calculus AB AP Psychology 1 AP United States Government ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM Latin 2 AP Calculus BC AP Statistics and Politics+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses are regularly offered in American Government and Politics, Biology, Calculus AB, Latin 3 Honors Latin 4 Honors AP United States History Calculus BC, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, United States History, Latin 5 Honors AP Modern World History Modern World History and World Literature and Composition.

SPECIAL CURRICULUM FEATURES • St. Agnes Academy participates in the Tennessee Hope Scholarship Dual Enrollment Grant Program with Christian Brothers University to grant college credit to students in levels 3 and/or 4 of Spanish. • In accordance with the Academy’s conviction that a student’s faith is lived as well as learned, the school requires 30 hours of service per year in grades 11-12. Students in grades 9 and 10 must complete 20 hours. FINE ARTS SCIENCE SCIENCE CONT. THEOLOGY/OTHER • Bridge Builders, Girls’ State, Mock Trial, Youth In Government and Tennessee ’s Schools are some of Th eology 1* the intensive sessions in leadership, extended academic work, and multicultural awareness that are available to Art 1+* Anatomy & Physiology Project Lead the Way Art 2 Anatomy & Physiology Principles of the Biomedical Th eology 2* selected students. Th eology 3* Art 3 Honors Sciences • As part of a balanced program, St. Agnes Academy students earn recognition in the Fine Arts in Music (Starlettes Th eology 4* Drama 1+* (Speech) AP Biology Human Body Systems and Ladies First), Theatre (three productions a year) and Visual Arts (Scholastic Key competitions and our AP Environmental Science award winning literary magazine). In Athletics students participate in thirteen sports recently earning state Drama 2+ Medical Interventions Technology Drama 3+ AP Chemistry championships in cross country, track and . Graduates were recruited at the collegiate level in , Biology* Honors Media Arts 1+ , golf, swimming, bowling and track in the past four years. Vocal Music 1+* Biology Honors Biomedical Innovation Media Arts 2+ Vocal Music 2+ Chemistry* Honors 3D Design and Engineering+ CLASS OF 2021 TESTING INFORMATION Vocal Music 3+ Chemistry Honors (Non PLTW) AP Studio Art Conceptual Chemistry Video Broadcast Journalism St. Agnes Academy Testing Program: Entire Class Environmental Science ACT Average: 25 Other Physics Honors Freshman Seminar+* ACT Mean for top 25%: 31 Physical Education+* GPA Range: 5.18 - 2.56 Health+* Family and Consumer Entering 9th graders: High School Placement Test or Independent School Entrance Examination Science +* 9th and 10th Grades: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Power to Lead 9th and 10th Grades: Pre-ACT 11th Grade: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Qualifying Test +Semester 11th and 12th Grades: ACT with Writing; SAT Critical Reasoning, and SAT Subject Tests (as required by colleges) *Required 10th, 11th and 12th Grades: AP exams for those enrolled - required. SAA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Total credits required for graduation: 26.5 The COVID-19 pandemic caused St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School to move to a remote learning plan for the last quarter of the 2020 school year. All students completed their courses earning their credits for the second semester. 2.5 Electives 4 Mathematics Students taking AP courses took their exams as scheduled by the College Board. The one hundred members of the 4 English 3 Sciences Class of 2020 received their diplomas. 1.5 Fine Arts 3 Social Sciences (includes .5 Economics) .5 Freshman Seminar 4 Th eology 1 Health & Physical Education 3 World Languages