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MACLAY SCHOOL School Profile 2020-2021 School Code 101648 MISSION HONOR CODE Girls: MS Volleyball (V), JV Volleyball, Varsity Volleyball, We are an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school dedicated The Honor Code is the common thread of core values that MS Cross Country, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Golf, to providing a liberal arts education, enabling each student to develop runs throughout Maclay School’s three divisions, Lower School, MS/JV Swimming, Varsity Swimming MACLAY SCHOOL inherent ability to the fullest extent with a balance of discipline and freedom. Middle School, and Upper School. The Honor Code was WINTER SPORTS FACTS AT A GLANCE written and upheld by students to promote an environment HISTORY of Honor, Respect, and Accountability. Boys: MS Soccer, Varsity Soccer, MS Basketball (White), ► Founded in 1968 Maclay School was founded in 1968 by a group of parents who wished to MS Basketball (Blue), JV Basketball, Varsity Basketball, ► 100-acre campus in Northeast Tallahassee provide their children with educational resources that would enable each DIVERSITY Wrestling ► Grades: Pre-K 3 - 12th student to develop to the fullest-academically, morally, emotionally, and 23% of Maclay School’s student body is made up of minorities Girls: Weightlifting, MS Soccer, Varsity Soccer, ► Student population: 996 physically. Originally called Capital City Day School, the school was renamed from various cultures and ethnicities. We believe that diversity of MS Basketball, JV Basketball, Varsity Basketball, in honor of Alfred Barmore Maclay, Jr., a World War II veteran who died of opinions, experiences, and backgrounds enriches our students African Americans: 65 SPRING SPORTS Latino/Hispanic: 57 polio in 1953. Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mettler, cousins of Alfred and prepares them for the world. As an independent school, we Maclay, generously donated the land upon which the school is situated, Asian and Asian American: 40 are committed to honoring the rights of all people and building a Boys: Weightlifting, MS Baseball (JV) MS Baseball (V), which was formally known as Andalusia Plantation. During Maclay’s first- Middle Eastern: 37 diverse community which is vital to our mission JV Baseball, Varsity Baseball, MS Lacrosse, year, a nine-member faculty taught grades 1-8. Each year following, one Multiracial: 25 and core values. JV Lacrosse, Varsity Lacrosse, MS Tennis, JV Tennis, grade level was added until the first class graduated in 1973. Varsity Tennis, MS Track and Field, Varsity Track ► 131 Teaching Faculty members: FINE ARTS and Field 57% with advanced degrees PHILOSOPHY Girls: MS Softball, Varsity Softball, MS Tennis, JV Tennis, (68 Masters/7 PhD’s) DANCE Maclay School supports its students in fulfilling their potential academically, Varsity Tennis, MS Track and Field, Varsity Track ► Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 emotionally, physically, and artistically. ► Marauder Dance Company (K-12th grades) and Field ► School Hours: Maclay’s purposes are YEAR LONG SPORTS Pre-K 8:30am-12pm/2:30pm ► to teach liberal arts creatively. THEATRE K - 5th: 8:15am-2:45pm ► to create a civilized community of learning guided by a dedicated ► Lower School Theatre Arts (3-5 grades) MS Cheerleading, Varsity Cheerleading 6th - 8th: 8:15am-3:10pm faculty of superior qualifications. ► Lower School Spring Musicals (2-5 grades) 9th - 12th: 8:00am-3:00pm ► to provide patient and understanding ways to challenge each student. ► Mini-Marauder Theatre Company (K-2 grades) 2019-20 ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS ► Wednesdays are Early Release at 2pm ► to engender, by teaching and example, self-discipline, hard work, ► Middle and Upper School Fall & Spring Productions ► 20 sports teams for Professional Development integrity, and persistence at school and at home. ► Middle School Theatre Arts (6-8 grades) ► 62 All-Big Bend selections ► Extended day KIDS CLUB Pre-K 3 – 5 ► to stimulate each student to inquire, learn, recognize obligations, ► US Drama International Thespian Society ► 12 1st team All-Big Bend selections ► Middle School Center: Grades 6-8 (free) develop self-respect, and understand others. MUSIC ► 3 All-Big Bend Players of the Year ► Tuition: ► to build a meaningful spirit among students, parents, faculty, and ► 3 All-Big Bend Coaches of the Year Pre-K: $ 7,200.00 community by faithful fulfillment of the Maclay School Mission and ► Band (5-12 grades) ► 5 District Team titles Philosophy. K: $11,720.00 ► Chorus (6-8 grades) ► 2 Regional Team titles ► to meet with wisdom and fortitude the future challenges of higher 1– 5: $13,415.00 ► Glee Club (3-5 grades) ► 6 FHSAA State Tournament appearances education, service to others, and life. 6–8: $13,545.00 ► Pep Band ► 213 Scholar-Athletes ► 9–12: $14,370.00 General Music Classes (PreK-5 grades) ► Around 74% of Upper School students participate ADMINISTRATION ► String Orchestra Program (3-12 grades) ► Financial assistance available in at least one sport James Milford Head of School ► Daily lessons offered ► 35 students were 3-sport athletes ► Mascot: Marauder Charles Beamer Assistant Head of School; ► Jazz Ensemble (9-12 grades) ► 10 seniors committed to play a sport in college ► Summer camps for ages 3 - 18 Director of Upper School ► Upper School Music Club (no spring sports due to COVID) ► Accreditations Bentley Harris Acting Director of Lower School VISUAL ARTS Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Barbara Rubio-Gomez Director of Middle School ► 2020 Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All Sports Award for 3A Florida Kindergarten Council (FCIS/FKC) ► Middle and Upper School Art Clubs under Art Education Jennifer Wyly Business Manager/CFO ► FACA District 3 Coach of the Year: Drew Sherrod (baseball) Southern Association of Colleges and ► Lower School Art Show Peter Stejskal Director of Technology ► FACA Hall of Fame Coach: Andy Warner 2020 Schools (AdvancED SACS/CASI) ► Middle School Art Club Morgan Lewis Director of Advancement ► 36 state titles Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) ► Upper School Arts and Ideas Club National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Michael Obrecht Director of Admissions ► Upper School Art Honor Society ► Awarded Outstanding Sportsmanship four times Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Harold Hilliard Director of Athletics ► National Athletic Director of the Year (2013) - Bruce Irvin National Association of College Admissions Carri Smith Director of Communications ► FHSAA Top Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2013) Counselors (NACAC) ATHLETICS Scott Eagen Director of Operations ► FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Representative- Association of College Counselors in FALL SPORTS Independent Schools (ACCIS) Kim McWilliams Director of Marketing Daniel Sweeney (2016-17) Southern Association of College Admissions Boys: MS Football, Varsity Football, MS Golf, Varsity Golf, ► Named Sunshine State Top 3A/4A Private School Athletic Counselors (SACAC) MS Cross Country, Varsity Cross Country, MS/JV Program in Florida (10 times) National Career Development Association (NCDA) Swimming, Varsity Swimming MACLAY SCHOOL • SCHOOL PROFILE • SCHOOL CODE 101648 MACLAY SCHOOL • BE INSPIRED. BE DETERMINED. BE UNSTOPPABLE. TECHNOLOGY ► Tallahassee Democrat’s 5 Young Women to Watch: Kameryn Davis SIGNATURE PROGRAMS HONORS: Campus Technology includes multiple high-speed internet ► The Andalusian placed silver at the Florida Scholastic Press ► The Gabor Junior Interview Series coordinated three mock Algebra I, Algebra II, Ancient History and Geography, Biology, connections, gigabit fiber optic networking as well as campus Association’s annual competition in both print and its new online interviews for every 11th grader with a community volunteer Brain and Behavior, Chemistry, Collegiate Spanish Conversation, wide roaming wireless access. website. ► The Center for Learning expanded in size and offerings as well Economics with Financial Literacy, English I, English II, English ► Venkat Maddipoti and Asher Kasper were selected to participate as summer hours III, English IV: Southern Literature, English IV: World of Short Four classroom computer labs, four mobile laptop carts (24 laptops in the National High Magnetic Field Middle School Mentorship, ► The MARC (Maclay Academics Resource Center for Upper School) Story, English IV: Mystery and Detective Literature, English IV: on each) and computers in the library are available in addition to a selective 10 week program where the two students conducted and the BARC (Jr. Beta Academic Resource Center) offer free Contemporary Literature, Exercise Physiology, French II, 1:1 student devices. research in a real science laboratory at Florida State University. after school support Geometry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Latin II, Marine Smart boards, document cameras, and LCD projectors are ► In January, the Spring 2019 issue of Notes from the Underground, Biology, Modern World History, Physiology Measurement standard in almost every classroom K-12. Maclay’s student literary journal, was selected to receive the OUR HIGH SCHOOL Techniques, Physics, Physiology Research Thesis, Spanish II, rank of “Excellent” by the National Council of Teachers of English Spanish III, US Government and Political History, US History. Students and faculty are provided file server storage and Graduation requirements 24 units/credits: (NCTE) Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines resources. Our school portals give students and parents secure English 4 (REALM) Program. COLLEGE PREP COURSES: access to current attendance, assignments, and grade