2023 Bishop Miege Viewbook

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking a look at Bishop Miege! If you don’t mind, I want to ask you a couple of questions. First, what is it that you hope for your child’s high school experience? When they graduate, what kind of young man/woman do you envision them becoming?

I ask because as a father of five, I many times have reflected on these questions. My wife and I are continually trying to provide our children with opportunities to grow and become who God has called them to be. We invest in their education now so when they are grown they are ready to succeed in the world and make it better. We have learned that a great high school experience definitely makes a difference.

Know that Bishop Miege is a place where your child can have that “great experience.” As you look through these pages, picture your son or daughter in them. Know that if they come to Bishop Miege, they will BELONG. It is one of the special things about this school. Your child will be accepted as a part of the Miege family. They will be given opportunities to grow. They will encounter a diverse school culture that encourages them to help others, pushes them to excel, and offers experiences where they can grow in faith.

St. Catherine of Sienna said “become who God meant for you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Don’t we want that for our children? I certainly do. Well, know that we are committed to helping them on that journey. Please consider closely how we at Bishop Miege can work with you in helping your child be who they were meant to be. Feel free to reach out to me or our staff if we can assist you in this important decision.

Let’s set the world on fire.

God bless,

Phil Baniewicz Incoming President

Freshman Welcome on the 1st day of school greeted by student Herd Council and faculty & staff

Enhancing 21st Century Learning at Bishop Miege

The new Joseph M. Pedrotti Innovation Center contains new learning spaces equipped with state-ofthe-art tools and technology. There are two separate spaces, a Project Studio and an Engineering Lab. Students utilize the two areas for academic investigations to create products and solutions not possible within a traditional classroom.

Joseph Michael Pedrotti Innovation Center

PROJECT STUDIO: Serves ALL students by providing Project Based Learning opportunities where they create solutions to real world problems with access to rapid prototyping technologies, including 3D printers, laser cutters, microelectronics, vinyl cutters, and traditional woodworking tools.

ENGINEERING LAB: This classroom was needed in order to accommodate the increased enrollment in the Project Lead the Way Engineering program. It is equipped with technology for designing, building, and testing projects related to a wide range of high demand careers.

The two new STEM learning spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technology for students to develop skills needed for success in college and 21st Century careers.

Joseph Michael Pedrotti Innovation Center

• A fully accredited private Catholic High School, (both by the state of Kansas and Cognia) and a member of the National Catholic Education Association.

• Provides a challenging curriculum with course offerings that meet all students’ needs with an emphasis on college readiness.

• Offers a high quality Catholic education without an exorbitant price tag due to scholarships and financial aid available to those who might need additional support.

• Innovative young adult servant leader who embraces Christian faith

• Self-directed life-long learner who is college and career ready

• Socially and ethically responsible young adult

• Recognizes his/her self-worth as a part of our community and most-importantly, as a child of God

Mission Statement: Bishop Miege High School, a Catholic community of faith, strives to develop the potential of our students through spiritual growth, academic excellence and stewardship.

Bishop Miege High School:

Profile of a Bishop Miege Graduate:

students currently enrolled in over 1,600 hours of COLLEGE CREDIT

$1.6M

TUITION ASSISTANCE awarded

13:1

STUDENT - TEACHER Ratio

261 98% $3.5M

of graduates are COLLEGE BOUND

College SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED

75% of staff possess a MASTER’S DEGREE or higher

26

AP & COLLEGE NOW COURSES offered

96%

of students PARTICIPATE in Extracurricular ACTIVITIES

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Bishop Miege has a tradition of academic excellence by offering core curriculum courses on multiple levels for all to succeed.

Project Lead the Way Courses:

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering & Architecture

Computer Science

Essentials

Engineering Design & Development

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Biomedical Science

Principles of Engineering

Human Body Systems

The Math Hub is a place for learning and sharing expertise with the use of adaptive technology to increase math skills at all levels. Math teachers and assistants are readily available to students on a daily basis for additional assistance or enrichment.

College Credit is earned by Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment

College Credit Courses:

AP Biology

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government & Politics

AP Computer Science

Principles

AP 2D Design

AP Drawing

AP English Language & Composition

AP European History

Honors French

AP French IV

AP French V

AP U.S. Government

AP Literary Analysis

Honors Spanish III

AP Spanish IV

AP Spanish V

AP Statistics

AP U.S. History

AP Modern World History

College Algebra

College Speech

Honors Pre-Calculus

AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Studio Art

ENHANCING ACADEMICS THE ACT PROGRAM

WHY IT’S STILL IMPORTANT: Teaching Excellence at Bishop Miege

IMPROVED ACT SCORES = MORE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

n Bishop Miege continues to promote student success on the ACT and foster college readiness with its ACT Prep Program.

n The Pre-ACT will be administered to freshmen and sophomores during the fall semester. Taking the Pre-ACT will provide students with an ACT practice test experience.

n ACT Online Prep is the platform for juniors where students will take short assessments and be assigned work to prep them for the actual ACT.

Bishop Miege High School has nine College Professors on Staff

Sarah McCambridge, Journalism teacher, was named a Rising Star recipient from the Journalism Education Association, being one of eight recipients from all over the country. Sarah has advised the newspaper and yearbook for five years at Bishop Miege. She recently began serving a two-year term on the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Board and was the 2010 recipient of the JEA Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship. Teacher and Debate Coach, Melissa Reynolds was recognized for her 7th Diamond at the Debate Nationals competition in Arizona. In the 98 years of the NSDA, only 42 coaches have been awarded the 7th Diamond.

2023 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS

Joe Schramp Interim President, Phil Baniewicz Incoming President, Elaine Schmidtberger Counselor, Rocco Marrello Commended Scholar, Jacob Drone, Commended Scholar, Maureen Engen Principal, Amy Carman, Counselor

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THE MIEGE CLASSROOM

As a Catholic community of faith, Miege is committed to developing the potential of our students through spiritual growth, academic excellence and stewardship. As students discern their interests and strengths during their high school journey they have the opportunity to join one of seven different Academic Communities. The communities offer opportunities to gain authentic learning experiences related to the fields that align with the community theme. Students may change their community as they learn and grow and take advantage of the experiences the communities offer to support them in discerning their future.

Bishop Miege provides opportunities to experience authentic and real world learning through:

• Rigorous comprehensive Catholic High School Curriculum

• Project Based Learning that allows students to create solutions to real world challenges

• Dual Credit and Applied Learning courses

• Professional Networking Opportunities, which include Job Shadows, client connected projects and summer internships.

In addition, Miege offers deeper learning with:

• Project Lead the Way - Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science classes utilize a project based curriculum and challenge students to solve real world problems leveraging the latest equipment, software, and curriculum

• Peer Mentor Program - Teaching communication and leadership skills

• Math Hub - Staffed with a dedicated instructor available to all students throughout the day

• Academic Competitions - Students compete in state and national competitions in the areas of robotics, scholars bowl, engineering design, scientific research, photography, journalism, performing arts and more

In every class teachers are asking students to solve real problems using project and problem based learning as well as design thinking methods.

Business & Law

Careers In:

• Business Management

• Public Management & Administration

• Governance

• Legal Services

Computer Science & Information Technology

Careers In:

• Programming & Software Development

• Network Systems

Digital Media & Performing Arts

Careers In:

• Performing Arts

• Journalism & Broadcasting

• Audio & Video Technology

• Visual Arts

Engineering & Design

Introductory Courses

Personal Finance

Personal Law

College Preparatory Courses

College Algebra

AP English Composition

AP US History College Speech

Spanish and French

• Web & Digital Communications

• Cyber Security

Introductory Courses

Acting 1

Band/Drumline

Digital Design

Drawing Painting 1

Journalism

Hand Bell Choir

Music

Appreciation

Novum Cantores

Photography

Sacrum Cantores

Survey of Art

Introductory Courses

Design Thinking

Computer Science Essentials

College Preparatory Courses

College Algebra

AP Calculus AB or BC

AP Statistics

AP English Composition

College Speech

Intro to Music

Intro to Theatre

Multi-Media Music

Video Production 1

College Preparatory Courses

AP 2D Design

AP Drawing

AP English Language & Literature

Engineering & Design

Careers In:

• Engineering

• Architecture & Design

• Manufacturing & Robotic Systems

• Construction Science & Trades

Faith Based Service

Careers In:

• Religious Education

• Christian Counseling

• Ministry

• Theology

Health Sciences & Medicine

Careers In:

Human Services & Education

Careers In:

• Social Work

• Counseling & Mental Health

• Teaching & Training

• Early Childhood Development

Introductory Courses

Theology I

Theology II

College Preparatory Courses

AP English

AP US History

College Speech

• Biotechnology Research

• Clinical Medicine

• Nursing

• Diagnostic Services

Introductory Courses

Sociology

Psychology

Child Development Personal Law

College Preparatory Courses

AP English

Introductory Courses

Introduction to Engineering

Design

Design Thinking 1 & 2

Interior Design

College Preparatory Courses

AP Chemistry

Pre Calculus

AP Calculus

Honors Physics

AP Physics C Mechanics

COMMUNITIES

Introductory Courses

Biology

College Preparatory Courses

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

College Algebra

AP Statistics

College Speech

AP US History

French

Spanish

West Virginia Mission Trip

March for Life

Washington DC

Service Hours: Students who attend Miege for four years are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service prior to graduation (annual requirement: 10 hours as freshmen, 20 hours as sophomores, and 25 hours junior and senior years).

Prayer before All School Mass with Archbishop Naumann All School Service Day

CAMPUS MINISTRY

The mission of the Bishop Miege Campus Ministry program is to meet each member of our communityespecially students - where they are and accompany them on their faith journey through liturgies, retreats, service, prayer and fellowship.

All of the opportunities to promote religious and spiritual development are designed to strengthen relationships with God, to more fully realize the person God created each of us to be, and to be a person FOR and WITH others.

The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) involves the entire community and coordinates the following opportunities:

• Entire Class Retreat Programs

• Chat & Chew - CMT Lunches

• National Catholic Youth Conference

• March for Life - Washington DC

• Rally for Life - Topeka

• CMT Day Away

• Community Service Projects

• Spring Break Mission Trips

Students can deepen their relationships with God, self, and others through:

• Monthly All School Mass

• Monthly Evening Adoration & Prayer

• Weekly Chapel Masses

• Weekly Morning Rosary

• Weekly Morning Prayer

• Weekly Confession

• Weekly Adoration

Bishop Miege Community System

HERD & FAITH FAMILY

PURPOSE: The overall purpose is that every student belongs from the moment they enter Miege. They are immediately a part of their Herd and their Faith Family, giving them a unique connection with Christ, their fellow Herd members, Faith Family members, and the faculty mentors that lead the Faith Families. Each student has at least four significant adults in their school life, and they have the ability to create bonds amongst all grade levels. Herds also enable students to embrace their potential for leadership by increasing the opportunities to be a part of the Herd Council and other contributions to the Bishop Miege community.

STRUCTURE: The Herd is an all encompassing system for the pastoral care of every student at Miege. This community structure supports Stag leadership by enhancing the Ursuline principles that Miege is founded on. Student life, faith development, academics, service, student council, and school spirit are all integral aspects of the Herds.

Faith Family

Four Faith Families constitute a Herd. The names of the Herds honor notable Miege faculty members that have helped to build the supportive culture our school enjoys today.

Herd Council System

Student leadership is incorporated into the community system. Each Faith Family selects one senior captain. Each Faith Family also selects an underclassman to serve as deputy to assist the captain.

Executive Council

In the Spring each Herd votes on an Executive Captain for the following school year. These eight Executive Captains lead the Herd Council, which advises administration on student issues and oversees student community building activities within our school.

THREE CORE VALUES

- FAITHGrowing a relationship with Jesus Christ

- COMMUNITYFinding Christ in one another

- SERVICEServing Christ by serving others

To meet these core values, each student is placed in a multi-grade Faith Family with students from each grade level. A member of the faculty will serve as a Faith Family Mentor for the student’s entire tenure at Bishop Miege High School.

A Miege legend, color, symbols, and motto make up a Herd Crest creating each Herd identity. Students wear Herd shirts for various Faith Family activities throughout the year.

Clubs

Art Club

Catholic Women’s Empowerment Club

Cultural Diversity Club

French Club

HOSA Club

Nature Explorers Club

Spanish Club (+ more)

Communications

Debate

Forensics

Facets (lit. magazine)

Hart (yearbook)

Miegian (newspaper)

Miege Weekly

Contests

Scholars Bowl

Stag Robotics

STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

Drama

Fall Musical

Student-directed

One-Act plays

Winter play

Music

Drumline

Cantore Deum

Concert Band

Handbell Choir

Liturgical Choir

Novum Cantores

Pep Band

Sacrum Cantores

National Organizations

National Honor Society

National Forensics League

National Art Honor Society

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Thespians Society

Spirited

Cheerleading

Dance

Pep Assemblies

Spirit Club

Spirit Days

Spiritual Campus Ministry Team (CMT)

Faith Families

Mission Trips

Retreats

Service Projects

Sports - Boys

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming/Diving

Tennis Track

Volleyball Wrestling

Sports - Girls

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming/Diving

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Wrestling

Student-to-Student

Herd Council

Peer Mentors

Peer Tutoring

Student Managers

Unity Class Retreats

Dances

Freshman Welcome

#GoStagsGo

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

- 135 Total History -

7titles

Boys’ Basketball 2022

27titles

Volleyball 2022

8 titles Girls’ Soccer 2023- 7peat

24 titles

Girls’ Basketball 2023

11 titles Football 2022

11 titles

Boys’ Soccer 2022 - 7peat

9 titles Debate - 4 Speaker 2021

1 title Journalism 2023

Girls’ Cross Country

12 titles Boys’ Cross Country

Baseball 1996, 2021

Boys’ Bowling 2007

Debate - 2 Speaker 2017

Boys’ Golf 2001, 2022

8 titles

Forensics 1989

Softball 2002

Boys’ Swimming 2014

Girls’ Swimming 2017

Boys’ Tennis 1986, 1991

Girls’ Tennis 1991, 1992

Boys’ Track 2016

Girls’ Track 1990, 2005

THE STAG COMMUNITY - WE WELCOME ALL!

At Bishop Miege, we pride ourselves on being diverse, as evidenced by our mix of student backgrounds, cultures and abilities. An enriching mix has been a hallmark of Bishop Miege since its inception.

LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Students come from all over the Kansas City metropolitan area because families recognize the educational value of learning to work together with students of various backgrounds.

INCOME LEVELS

Our community includes families of different income levels because of our affordable tuition, extensive financial assistance, and scholarship programs.

ABILITY LEVELS

Being true to our mission as an Archdiocesan school, Bishop Miege strives to provide a variety of programs to serve the needs of all students.

CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS

Our student community represents a mix of cultural backgrounds.

COVID Relief

TOTAL $$ ASSISTANCE

$1.6 M 32K 611K 150K 915K

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - Need-based scholarships

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS - Established namesake Scholarships for continued education based on merit and character

BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE* - Good Samaritan and Helping Hand Scholarships support families who may have ruled out attending Bishop Miege due to:

• Increase in tuition from grade school to high school

• More than one child in high school in the future

• May not qualify for regular financial assistance

• Regular financial assistance is not enough

• Family circumstances

*Last year, BTF assisted 282 students

2023-2024 TUITION RATES

*Registered members of Johnson County Catholic parishes are designated as “in parish”.

• Please inquire about any of these programs prior to looking elsewhere

If a Catholic Education is Important to You...Miege is Here to Help! Bishop Miege will award more than $1,600,000 in tuition support this year...

Bishop Miege has created a strong academic foundation for me. Physics class has brought me a better understanding of Math and Science all at the same time. Miege encourages you to push harder in every aspect of your life.

After experiencing the Aerospace, Engineering, and Physics classes. I know I am prepared for college, but I also found out what and who I want to be when I get older.

- Phil, Class of 2024

I love that Miege offers a variety of classes & programs that are basically at your disposal like the Innovation Center, Project Lead the Way and the Bio-Med Classes. These are available for you to try something new & challenge yourself.

There is no place like Miege. The community and camaraderie found within the school not only unites the student body as a family but a family under God the Father. No matter your background, there is a place for you at Miege and welcomed with open arms. Once a Stag...Always a Stag is truly a real thing.

- Ben, Class of 2023

- Andrea, Class of 2023

Future Stags

Important Dates:

December 2, 2023

High School Placement Test

December 10, 2023

Early Bird Registration (Incentives)

December 15, 2023

Early Bird Registration Drawing

January 6, 2024

High School Placement Test (make-up tes t)

Feb 21, 2024

Freshman Registration Night

Photo: Students reflect before All School Mass