COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES 2017–2021 ES A GN CA A D T E N M I A Y American University Middle Tennessee State University University of Evansville S American University, Paris Millsaps College 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 Murray State University University of Kentucky F 1 THOMAS G. HOOD, O.P.A. OU 85 Baylor University New York University University of Louisiana, Lafayette NDED 1 Bellarmine University 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 Pace University University of Michigan Boston College Pellissippi State Community College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities HEATHER VALDEZ, O.P.A. Boston University Pennsylvania State University University of Mississippi California Polytechnical State University Pratt Institute University of Missouri Dean Carnegie Mellon University Providence College University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Case Western Reserve University Pepperdine University University of Notre Dame MISSION Christian Brothers University Purdue University University of Oklahoma The Citadel Rhode Island College University of Oregon Mrs. JOY G. RICE St. Agnes Academy is a Catholic independent school, ecumenical by charter. 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 Rhodes College University of Puget Sound prepare them for advanced formal and personal studies while deepening their faith and Colgate University 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 Saint Louis University University of South Carolina Colorado College Saint Mary’s College, Indiana University of Tennessee, Chattanooga In the Dominican tradition, the school actively encourages academic excellence and Colorado School of Mines Samford University 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 Santa Clara University 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 Spring Hill College Vanderbilt University AdvancED/SACS and Dominican Association of Secondary Schools. The school Fisk University 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 Education, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Better Business University Stetson University Wake Forest University Florida State University Tennessee State University Washington and Lee University Bureau, Coalition of Apple Lighthouse Schools, Council for Advancement and Support Fordham University 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 The New School of New York City Western Kentucky University Hawaii Pacific University Thomas Aquinas College Westminster College Registrar College Admissions Counselors, National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association Hendrix College Tulane University Xavier 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 Union University Johns Hopkins University United States Air Force Academy Mrs. JEAN SKORUPA–MOORE ‘90 Schools, Solinet, Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, Tennessee Secondary Lake Forest College United States Coast Guard Academy School Athletic Association, Tenn-Share, The College Board and The Heads Network. Lipscomb University United States Naval Academy Director of Admissions Long Island University 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 Manhattan College, New York University of California, Irvine St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School education. As a Catholic independent school, we Marquette University University of California, San Diego Marymount Manhattan College 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. Mercer University 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 Theology, 4 mathematics, 3 science, 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 SCIENCES 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.