2021-2022 Enrollment Guide by Magnificat High School

2021-2022 Enrollment Guide

MAGNIFICAT EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS • DEEPEN YOUR FAITH • DESIGN YOUR FUTURE

Magnificat High School, a girls’ Catholic, college-preparatory high school founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

Our Mission

We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.

Our Core Values

The values are concrete ways that we live the Mission day to day in our relationships, words, and actions. Our six Core Values are: Respect, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion, Faith-filled Life, and Lifelong Learning.

HM History and Heritage

Education of girls has been in the tradition of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary since their beginnings in France, where they started a school for girls in their village. Since our founding in 1955, Magnificat has had 109 Sisters serve in educational ministry in partnership with dedicated lay faculty and staff. The spirituality of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary is characterized by devotion to Mary, Our Lady of Humility, and her prayer, the Magnificat. As an HM-sponsored school, we are proud to continue sharing in their history, heritage, spirituality, and ministries.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Magnificat’s Mission focuses on the holistic development of each student. Crucial to this development is the ongoing creation of an equitable and inclusive school community that respects the racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic diversity of every student. We believe that such an environment enriches the educational experience of all students.

FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, I hope you and your families are doing well and staying healthy. As you begin the discernment process for which high school your family will choose for the 20222023 school year, we are excited to welcome you to campus so you can experience life at Magnificat for yourself. This fall, all 8th graders are invited to spend a day with a current student through our Blue Streak for a Day program, and all families are welcome to join us for our annual Fall Open House taking place on Sunday, October 3! In the meantime, I hope this Enrollment Guide will give you a glimpse into life at Magnificat and answer questions about our enrollment process for the coming year. Magnificat is built on a strong foundation of expansive academic and co-curricular programs that promote leadership and innovation in the classroom and beyond. Guided by best practices in 21st-century learning, we educate young women holistically to be successful in college and life. We welcome and celebrate students with a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and aspirations, supporting and challenging each one as she works to reach her full potential. The importance of Magnificat’s holistic approach has come into even sharper focus as we continue to educate during a global pandemic, and we are deeply committed to in-person learning so we can be fully present to the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of each of our students. Our Mission calls each member of our school community—students, faculty, and staff alike—to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat. This rich tradition began with the Sisters of the Humility of Mary who founded Magnificat High School as a faith-based educational experience shaped by leadership, service, and empowering young women. Sixty-six years later, these values continue to form our students into compassionate and confident global citizens who go on to be leaders in their careers, communities, and families, as evidenced by the remarkable accomplishments of our network of over 13,000 alumnae. To continue this tradition of excellence, our curriculum and programming continue to expand, ensuring that graduates are equipped with faith, knowledge, experience, and skills for our ever-changing world. As our school community evolves to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, our Mission and values continue to lead us into the future, and I hope you will consider joining this proud Magnificat tradition! In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,

Moira Clark ’77 President

2017-2018

THE ALL-GIRL ADVANTAGE All-girls schools build self-confidence. 60% of girls’ school graduates report higher self-confidence over their coed peers. Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Gradudates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their

Characteristics and the Transition to College

All-girls school learning environments empower students to become bold leaders. 93% of girls’ school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school. Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools

All-girls learning environments champion the educational needs of girls as a group currently underrepresented in STEM majors and careers. Girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools. Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools Compared to coed peers, girls’ school graduates are three times more likely to consider engineering careers. Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their

Characteristics and the Transition to College

All-girls learning environments engage students in activities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. Nearly half of all women graduating from single-sex schools rate their public speaking ability as high compared to 39% of women graduates from coed schools. Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their

Characteristics and the Transition to College

In all-girls learning environments, girls are free to find and use their voice and speak without interruption. Nearly 87% of girls’ school students feel their opinions are respected at their schools compared to 58% of girls at coed schools. Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools

All-girls learning environments foster civic engagement. An estimated less than 1% of girls in the United States attend girls’ schools, yet an impressive 20% of the women currently serving in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives graduated from an all-girls school. National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

MAGNIFICAT BY THE NUMBERS 100%

9:1

of Students

Student-Faculty

accepted into college programs in 2020-2021

71%

of AP Tests

Ratio

taken scored a 3 or higher

AP and Honors Classes

50+ Co-curriculars 15

379

100

Varsity Sports

World Languages: Arabic, French, and Spanish

Team State Championships Since 1985

Religious Backgrounds: Catholic .................................... 82% Other Faiths ............................. 15% No Religious Affiliation............3%

Community Backgrounds: Communities represented .... 50 Parishes and places of worship represented .................................76 Grade schools represented ................................. 81

Student Liturgical Ministers

Students Per Class

Racial Backgrounds: Black and/or African American................................... 1.5% East Asian and/or Asian American................................... 2.7% Hispanic/Latina..................... 4.9% Middle Eastern........................ 3.7% South Asian and/or Indian American.................................. 0.8% Multiracial............................... 2.5% White (Non-Hispanic).........82.9% Other..........................................0.7% Not specified...........................0.1%

Student-Athletes

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Award

13,000+ Alumnae

Faculty/Staff Information: HM Sisters ......................................1 Total Faculty .............................. 66 Coaches .......................................54 Alumnae on Faculty/Staff.......35

Faculty Education: Doctorate ......................................5 MA or MS ...................................... 41 BA or BS........................................ 19

ATHLETICS

Over 400 students participate in Magnificat athletics. Since 1989, Magnificat athletes have earned over 100 District Championships, 26 Regional Championships, 15 State Runner-Up finishes, and 18 team State Championships. Upon graduation, 10 Magnificat Blue Streaks were offered scholarships to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level in 2021. Currently, there are over 25 Magnificat graduates in athletics at the collegiate level.

BLUE STREAKS

Varsity Sports We strive for excellence on and off the field, knowing that regardless of the outcome, Magnificat supports and appreciates the contributions and dedication of our student-athletes.

Varsity Sports: Fall | Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball Winter | Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Indoor Track & Field, Swimming & Diving Spring | Lacrosse, Outdoor Track & Field, Rowing, Softball

Community Partnerships

Swimmers and Divers practice and Rowing practices and races out of compete out of Cleveland State The Foundry on the West Bank of the University’s Robert F. Busbey Natatorium. Flats in downtown Cleveland.

Magnificat Golfers practice on the courses at Avon Oaks Country Club in Avon, Ohio.

Athletic Director Paul Barlow | pbarlow@maghs.org | 440.331.7663 x236 Assistant Athletic Director Julie Wojtkowski | jwojtkowski@maghs.org | 440.331.7663 x295

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Clubs & Organizations Magnificat offers young women numerous opportunities to get involved, to participate, and to lead, both in and outside of the classroom. Our students display an attitude of pride and excellence in their involvement in academic and co-curricular activities. All of these activities—whether they be advanced placement classes, field hockey, forensics, service in the community, or dance committees—enable our students to develop talents and interests, meet new friends, and increase self-confidence. Academic Challenge Ambassadors Club Arabic Club Art & Calligraphy Club Athletics Book Club Business Club Campus Ministry Service Chemistry Club Chess Club Civil Discourse Creative Writers Club Dance Concert Dance Team Dance Training Company Educational Travel Feminism Club Gender and Sexuality Alliance Graphic Design Club Health & Wellness International Pen Pal Club Interior Design Club Investment Club Irish Heritage Club Kaleidoscope Les Bavardes Literary Magazine

Liturgical Ministries Magnificat Outreach Marine Science Club Marketing Club Mu Alpha Theta Muslim Student Association National Art Honor Society National Honor Society National Social Studies Honor Society National World Language Honor Societies Neuroscience Club Performance Troupe Photography Club Seeds of Service Shakespeare Club Show Choir Sign Language Club Speech & Debate Spring Musical STEM Club Student Council Students for Peace & Justice Students in Medicine Club Student Sustainability Technology Club Yearbook

Coordinator of Student Life Kate Ebert | kebert@maghs.org | 440.331.1572 x256

Performing Arts Magnificat Performing Arts provides exceptional, faith-filled, student-centered opportunities for those students interested in participating in performing arts such as dance, drama, music, voice, and technical theater. We provide students access to the latest technology, the most innovative techniques, and experienced arts professionals from around the country. Our state-of-the-art Center for Performing Arts houses a 1,000-seat theater, dance studio, dressing rooms, green room, choral room, as well as a scene shop area for building props and set pieces.

FAITH-FILLED LIFE

As a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Catholic faith and identity is foundational to Magnificat’s academic, co-curricular, and spiritual programming. Our Catholic faith calls us to be a community in which students of all faiths and religious traditions feel welcomed, supported, and respected. All Magnificat students are invited to explore and deepen their understanding and practices of faith and spirituality throughout their four years.

Mary as a Model Mary’s prayer, the Magnificat, found in the Gospel of Luke, is at the heart of our school’s spirituality. This song of praise and thanksgiving deepens the students’ appreciation for God’s presence in their lives, for God who did great things for Mary and continues to do great things for us. Mary is a model of strength, courage, gratitude, faithful discipleship, and humility for all members of the school community, who challenges us in the Magnificat to care for each other and the whole earth and to speak and act for justice.

Liturgy & Prayer As a school community, we celebrate Mass regularly throughout the school year. In addition, students and community members are invited to participate in a monthly Mass before school, as well as gather for prayer services before and after school. To enrich the daily prayer life of our school, each class begins with prayer.

Service Service is integral to students' life and learning at Magnificat. Service extends faith and learning beyond the walls of the classroom and into communities near and far, where our students encounter Christ’s presence in the people with whom they work and in themselves. Magnificat offers a wide variety of service programs through which students recognize the role service plays in their life and in who God calls them to be. Sophomore Service is an important component of the overall Theology curriculum. In the Sophomore Theology course, students encounter ways they can respond in charity and justice to the needs of the world around them. In class, theology teachers help students reflect on and process their service experience throughout the year. Students are required to complete 30 hours of service in the local community between the summer after their freshman year and the end of their first semester of sophomore year. We are proud that many students continue their service commitments after completing their Sophomore Service hours. Sophomore Service Coordinator Mary Clare Oberst ’75 | moberst@maghs.org | 440.331.1572 x340

Social Justice At the core of Catholic Social Teaching lies the commitment to human dignity and the value of all life. Inspired by this rich tradition of Church teachings and by the witness of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, Magnificat students strive to deepen their awareness of the world around them and act on behalf of peace and justice. In 2012, Magnificat was proud to become the fourth high school in the country to be certified as a Fair Trade High School for its commitment to Fair Trade products and education programs about Fair Trade. Such practices reflect the Church’s promotion of the dignity of work and the rights of workers. Our school proudly partners with Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO) as a member of the Northeast Ohio Schools Network and in 2016 was designated a member of the Innovative Schools Network. In partnership with FHAO, Magnificat students engage in interdisciplinary content that promotes ethical awareness and responsible citizenship, while gaining critical thinking skills, empathy, and the belief that they can make a difference.

Campus Ministry By supporting students in their holistic growth and by engaging them in learning, leadership, and service, Campus Ministry offers students opportunities to grow in their faith and respond to the call to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world. The Campus Ministry program offers: • Weekly service programs after school, including a tutoring program at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and a ministry of companionship at Eliza Jennings. • Participation in Magnificat’s liturgical life as altar servers, environmental ministers, hospitality ministers, lectors, liturgical planners, music ministers, and Eucharistic Ministers. • Retreats in various formats, including Kairos, Art, Nature, and Wellness, through which students explore and deepen their relationship with God, others, and self. • Experiences and outreach projects to identify and explore social justice issues and serve the needs of others in our school, local community, and larger world with the aim of building a world of peace and justice, including immersion trips to Ecuador, the US/Mexico border, and Cleveland. Director of Campus Ministry Lauretta Ruppert | lruppert@maghs.org | 440.331.1572 x285

ACADEMICS

Each day is structured on a rotating schedule. No one day at Magnificat is like the day before. Magnificat offers an individualized learning environment for each and every student. Are you ready for the challenge?

Graduation Requirements

Advisory

Theology.............................................................. ....... 4 credits English......................................................................... 4 credits Mathematics............................................................ 4 credits Science........................................................................ 3 credits Social Studies........................................................... 3 credits World Languages................................................... 2 credits Performing or Visual Arts................................... 1 credit Health/Phys. Ed...................................................... 1 credit Global Communication & Research............... 1⁄2 credit Electives...................................................................... 2 1⁄2 credits Service......................................................................... 20 hours

Advisory is a scheduled time during the school day where a member of the faculty/staff and a group of 12-15 students have the opportunity to interact and connect on an interpersonal level. These small Advisory groups meet three times a rotation to connect on all facets of student life. Research indicates that students who experience strong, caring relationships in the school environment are more successful in learning.

Magnificat Students vs. National Average Magnificat

National (2020)

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

616

522

Math

604

523

English

24.9

19.9

Math

22.3

20.2

Reading

25.8

21.2

Science

23.8

20.6

Composite

23.9

20.6

2021 SAT

2021 ACT

Magnificat’s Grading Scale Grade Description

A Exemplary B+ B Commendable C+ C Competent D+ D Passing F Failing

Range

92–100 89–92 83–89 80–83 74–80 71–74 65–71 < 65

COLLEGE Honors PREP

4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.0

4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 0.0

5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 0.0

Counseling Magnificat has five full-time licensed school and college counselors. Counselors advise students academically, personally, and socially. Counseling services are provided through two areas: School Counseling and College Counseling. Each student attends a weekly 30-minute High School Compass class during which goals and objectives are presented and attained. During freshman year, Magnificat’s Counseling Program emphasizes high school orientation, academic planning, test-taking skills, and personal adjustment. Counselors assist with course selection to help students meet their academic goals. Sophomore year continues with a focus on testtaking skills in preparation for the PSAT and

Pre-ACT. The college process begins through exploration of personal strengths and career development programs. Conversations regarding scheduling and course selection are geared toward academic planning and college selection. Juniors take a deeper look at the college process, while continuing efforts toward achievement of individual ACT/SAT goals. In-depth interviews foster further self-exploration. Both parent and student involvement is key. The senior program guides students through the college application process and aims to equip students with the skills needed to successfully transition to college.

Director of Counseling Adrianne Grand | agrand@maghs.org | 440.331.1572 x310.

Student Support Services

SUCCESS

C ER

ST U

T EN

The Student Support Services Department serves students in need of academic support as a complement to the expert instructional practices already happening in the classroom. The department includes professional tutors, intervention specialists, and a school psychologist. Student Support Services aims to provide a personalized learning experience for students as they become successful life-long learners. Magnificat is a proud Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship provider. All students attending Magnificat can “drop in” to the The Richlovsky Family Student Success Center during lunch and free periods, or by appointment before or after school, to meet with tutors. Our tutoring staff includes professionals trained to help students in a variety of subjects. Students can use the drop-in tutoring service in any way that meets their needs. Intervention specialists are also located in the ASC and are available to meet with students receiving an Accommodation Plan. Intervention specialists are trained to work closely with students and provide a diverse range of academic interventions and accommodation to enhance skill development based on individual needs.

School Psychological Services The school psychologist is available to consult with school counselors, teachers, administration, and parents regarding the social/emotional well-being of students and provide direct support for students in need. Additionally, the school psychologist can provide psychoeducational evaluations and interpret outside evaluations used in determining eligibility for Accommodation Plans. School Psychologist & Director of Student Support Services Megan Stroh Rutkowski ’98 mrutkowski@maghs.org | 440.331.3595 x294

DESIGN LEARNING Since Magnificat’s founding by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1955, our vision has been to provide young women with a Catholic education characterized by academic rigor, innovation, and faith-based values that support the holistic development of each student. In this spirit, we established Magnificat’s Design Learning initiative in 2018. Design Learning is inspired by Surround Learning™—the concept that everything in our physical environment creates opportunities for learning—which initiated the transformation of our campus spaces beginning in 2013. In a similar way, Design Learning is rooted in the idea that every academic, co-curricular, and formational offering at Magnificat creates a unique educational experience for each student. Under the mentorship of teachers, counselors, and advisors, each student creates her own Design Learning BluePrint according to her interests and aspirations. BluePrints are created to help students reach their academic and leadership goals, while encouraging flexibility and interdisciplinary ventures that provide students the freedom to discover new interests and talents. The Design Learning approach prepares Magnificat’s young women to be confident and well-rounded leaders in their careers, their communities, and our world.

Concentration Diplomas While each student creates her own unique learning BluePrint, some students may choose to pursue a Concentration Diploma conferred upon graduation in one of the following areas of study. While it is never too early to begin considering a Concentration Diploma, the majority of these course requirements will be taken during junior and senior year. Engineering, Computer Science, & Innovation Humanities & Global Studies Law, Civics, & Public Service Medicine, Healthcare, & Wellness Performing Arts Visual Arts

YOU WILL BE HERE!

Foundations for all DesignLearning BluePrints are built during freshman and sophomore years.

Take experiential learning across the country or the world with immersion retreats, educational trips, and biology field research adventures.

Core Curriculum

Domestic & International Experiential Learning

Genesis is a 40-hour internship experience for rising seniors to enhance their BluePrint and explore a potential career interest.

Higher-Level Courses & Electives

Over 60 organizations and athletic teams encourage students to deepen their passions, develop new interests, and take on leadership roles.

Co-curriculars

Genesis

Retreats & Ministry

Leadership

Leadership formation is integrated at every level of the Magnificat experience, including summer workshops for students looking to develop their skills as servant leaders.

Students have a wide variety of higher-level courses and electives to hone their academic strengths and interests during junior and senior year.

Advisory

Advisory groups are cohorts of 10-15 students and a faculty member who meet twice a week to build personalized communities of support. Students remain with the same Advisory group for freshman and sophomore years, and are then part of a new Advisory group junior and senior years.

Service

Campus Ministry and Outreach provide students with a diverse selection of service opportunities in addition to the Sophomore Service requirement.

A variety of retreats and ministry opportunities are available in addition to all-school Masses, prayer services, and Advent and Lenten projects.

2021-2022 Magnificat Curriculum Year Freshman

Theology Theology 9

Computer Science & Innovation

English English Foundations English 9

Health & Physical Education

Personal Wellness & Healthy Living

Intermediate Algebra

Global Communications & Research Theology 10 Sophomore Service

Intro to Mechanical Engineering Web Design

Foundations for Algebra Algebra 1

English 9 (H)

Sophomore

Mathematics

Geometry Geometry (H)

English 10

Lifetime Fitness

Geometry

English 10 (H)

Intro to Dance (PE)

Geometry (H) Transitional Algebra

Communication Skills

Algebra 2

Creative Composition

Algebra 2 (H) Precalculus/ Trigonometry (H)

Junior

Life in Jesus Christ

Computer Science Principles (AP)

English 11

Lifetime Fitness

Transitional Algebra

Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

Digital Media Production

English 11 (H)

Intro to Dance (PE)

Algebra 2

Fantasy & Science Fiction (core option)

Dance Composition

Algebra 2 (H)

Entrepreneurship Innovative ProjectBased Learning

Mathematical Modeling & Personal Finance

Mystery & Suspense (core option)

Intro to Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Project-Based Coding & Computer Applications

Literature & Film

Precalculus/ Trigonometry Precalculus/ Trigonometry (H)

Creative Composition

Calculus

Writer’s Workshop

Calculus AB (AP)

Seminar (AP)

Calculus BC (AP)

Web Design Senior

Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ

Computer Science Principles (AP)

Ecumenical and Interreligious Studies

Entrepreneurship

Digital Media Production Innovative ProjectBased Learning

Statistics (AP) English 12

Lifetime Fitness

Contemporary Literary Connections (core option)

Intro to Dance (PE)

Plays & Playwrights (core option)

Intro to Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Project-Based Coding & Computer Applications

Literature & Composition (AP)

Research (AP) Seminar (AP) Web Design

Creative Composition

Literature & Film Writer’s Workshop

Dance Composition

Statistics (AP) Algebra 2 Mathematical Modeling & Personal Finance Precalculus/ Trigonometry, Precalculus/ Trigonometry (H) Calculus Calculus AB (AP) Calculus BC (AP) Statistics (AP)

Performing Arts

Science

Social Studies

Visual Arts

World Languages & Cultures

Intro to Dance

Biology

Studio Art 1, 2

Spanish 1, 2

Class Piano

Biology (H)

Photography 1

French 1, 2

Concert Choir

Arabic 1, 2

Intro to Drama & Musical Theater Theatre Tech Magnifi-Pops Intro to Dance

Chemistry

World History

Jazz 1

Chemistry (H)

Hip Hop 1

Environmental Science

World History: Modern (AP)

Concert Choir

Marine Biology

Studio Art 1, 2, Studio Art (H)

Spanish 2, 3, 3 (H)

Photography 1, 2

Arabic 2, 3 (H)

Clayworks 1

French 2, 3 (H)

Human Geography

Metals & Jewelry 1

Chemistry, Chemistry (H), Chemistry (AP)

Economics

Art History (AP)

Spanish 3, 3 (H), 4, 4 (H)

Advanced Chemistry/ Human Anatomy & Physiology (H)

Macroeconomics (AP)

Clayworks 1, 2

U.S. Government

Graphic Design 1, 2

Spanish Language & Culture (AP)

Magnifi-Pops Class Piano Intro to Drama & Musical Theatre Intro to Acting Advanced Acting Theatre Tech, Theater Tech II Intro to Dance Jazz 1 Hip Hop 2 Dance Composition Concert Choir Chorale Magnifi-Pops Class Piano Intro to Drama & Musical Theatre Intro to Acting

Biology (AP) Environmental Science, Environmental Science (AP) Marine Biology Physics, Physics (H)

Jazz 1 Hip Hop 2 Dance Composition Concert Choir Chorale Magnifi-Pops Class Piano Intro to Drama & Musical Theatre Intro to Acting Advanced Acting Theatre Tech, Theatre Tech II

Comparative Government Human Geography Psychology Seminar: The Struggle for Equality in America

Photography 1, 2 Studio Art 1, 2, Studio Art (H)

French 3 (H), 4 (H) French Language & Culture (AP) Arabic 3 (H), 4 (H)

Art & Design (AP) 2D Art & Design: Photography (AP)

Physics C (AP)

Sociology

Chemistry, Chemistry (H), Chemistry (AP)

U.S. History

Art History (AP)

Spanish 4, 4 (H)

U.S. History (AP)

Clayworks 1, 2

Spanish Language & Culture (AP)

Advanced Acting Theatre Tech, Theatre Tech II Intro to Dance

Metals & Jewelry 1, 2

Advanced Chemistry/ Human Anatomy & Physiology (H) Biology (AP) Environmental Science, Environmental Science (AP) Marine Biology Physics, Physics (H) Physics C (AP)

U.S. Government & Politics (AP)

Graphic Design 1, 2 Comparative Government

Metals & Jewelry 1, 2

Human Geography Psychology

Studio Art 1, 2 Studio Art (H)

Seminar: The Struggle for Equality in America

Art & Design (AP)

Sociology

Photography 1, 2

2D Art & Design: Photography (AP)

French 4 (H) French Language & Culture (AP) Arabic 4 (H)

ENROLLMENT PROCESS Visit Magnificat 8th graders are invited to be a Blue Streak for a Day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays September 14 through December 2! Visit days will continue into 2022 beginning January 11. Students will spend a day with a sophomore student Ambassador and experience a typical day at Magnificat. Reservations for Visit Days must be made at least three days in advance of your visit. To schedule, visit www.magnificaths.org/visit. If you have any questions, call 440.331.1572 or email hsummerville@maghs. About Your Visit Day... • Arrive at 7:45 a.m. Enter via the Main Entrance facing Hilliard Boulevard. Magnificat staff and students will greet you upon your arrival. • Feel free to wear your uniform or dress nicely for the day. (No sweats or leggings, please.) • You are encouraged to bring homework or a book to read. • Lunch is on us! Magnficat provides visiting students with a lunch pass to the Marian Commons cafeteria, but feel free to bring money for snacks or the bookstore. • Classes run from 8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Attend Fall Open House Sunday, October 3, 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m.

Take the Magnificat Scholarship/Placement Exam & Attend a Parent Information Session Students who receive the highest scores on the HSPT exam will qualify to apply for an Academic Scholarship and will be invited to interview as part of the application process. Magnificat will offer the HSPT exam on the dates below. Alternatively, students can submit HSPT scores from another high school to Magnificat by November 15, 2021. HSPT Exam Dates (Test scores are mailed directly from HSPT.) Saturday, October 9, 2021*, 8:30 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13*, 8:30 a.m. - Noon *Testing with accommodations available. If your daughter requires accommodations, she must register at least one week before the test date. Contact School Psychologist Megan Rutkowski at mrutkowski@maghs.org for more information. An assessment fee of $20 is due on the test date.

Apply to Magnificat Students who attend a Catholic grade school will receive a diocesan application from their school on January 10, 2022. If Magnificat is their first choice, the grade school will forward your student’s application, academic records, and teacher recommendations. Students who attend public or private, non-Catholic schools can find an application for enrollment on our website, magnificaths.org. The application, along with academic records from 6th, 7th, and first semester of 8th grade, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations must be received by Magnificat on or before Monday, January 24, 2022. All applicants will be invited for an interview before letters of acceptance are mailed on February 9, 2022. Welcome Mass and Reception for the Class of 2026 will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2022, 5:30 p.m. Rolling admission begins in March 2022.

If you are considering transferring to Magnificat from another high school, please contact the Office of Enrollment at 440.331.1572 or admission@maghs.org.

TUITION AND AFFORDABILITY 2021-2022 Tuition: $17,100

Tuition is payable annually, due July 1. A $100 discount is given if paid in full by check or money order. Families may also enroll in the Blackbaud SMART Tuition Plan and divide their payments semi-annually, quarterly, or over 10 months from July – April.

Financial Aid Grants & Scholarships Affordability

Magnificat is dedicated to serving a student body that is economically and socially diverse. As a result of the Endowment Fund and the generosity of the Alumnae Association, the Fathers’ Club, the Mothers’ Club, numerous benefactors, and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, financial aid grants and scholarships are available. Magnificat provided over $3.2 million in tuition assistance for the current school year.

Qualifying for Assistance

Families should not hesitate to apply for assistance. All applications are confidential and are evaluated with attention given to a variety of factors, including family assets and family size. An additional consideration is given to families with more than one child at tuition-charging institutions (including daycare, elementary schools, high schools, and colleges).

Tuition Assistance Process Families requesting a financial aid grant and/or applying for a Magnificat Endowed Scholarship must fill out a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment application. FACTS, an independent organization, analyzes each family’s ability to pay. The analysis is then sent to Magnificat. The amount of assistance is determined by Magnificat (not FACTS) based on family need and available resources. To help families plan accordingly, Magnificat offers parents an estimate of financial aid and scholarships at the end of December 2021. FACTS applications must be submitted each year to maintain a financial aid grant.

For parents of eighth grade students: Early October 2021 | FACTS applications available in the Office of Enrollment and online Monday, November 15, 2021 | FACTS application deadline Monday, November 15, 2021 | Scholarship application deadline End of December 2021 | Notification of grant/scholarship estimate For questions regarding FACTS, please contact: Kelley Maahs, Account Representative, 866.441.4637 | Info@factsmgt.com

TUITION AND AFFORDABILITY CONTINUED

Magnificat Scholarship Opportunities Academic Scholarships

Students who receive the highest scores on the HSPT exam will qualify to apply for an Academic Scholarship and will be invited to interview as part of the application process. Students may take the HSPT exam at Magnificat on October 9, October 26, or November 13 or can submit HSPT scores from another high school to Magnificat by November 15, 2021 in order to qualify.

Magnificat Alumnae Scholarships

Daughters and granddaughters of Magnificat alumnae are eligible to apply for Alumnae Scholarships. Four scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of merit, service, and leadership. The scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipients maintain a 3.5 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Marian Scholarships

Marian Scholarships will be awarded to students currently in eighth grade entering the Class of 2026. Scholarship winners are selected based on their exceptional commitment to their faith and service to others. The scholarships are $2,500 per year and will automatically renew each year, provided the recipients maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good disciplinary standing.

Magnificat Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on a number of criteria, including financial need, academic effort, and participation in service, and leadership activities. This includes the Lourdes Academy Alumnae scholarship which is open to one student in each class whose grandmother is an alumnae of Lourdes Academy. Applicants must also complete a FACTS financial aid application.

Requirements for consideration for all Magnificat scholarships include: • Student must complete the Common Scholarship Application. • Student must submit copies of 7th and 8th grade report cards. • Recommendation letter from an adult who is not a family member. Completed applications must be postmarked or submitted to Magnificat by Monday, November 15, 2021. All Academic, Alumnae, and Marian applicants will be invited for an interview before scholarship decisions are mailed. If your daughter interviews during scholarship season, it will also fulfill her admissions interview requirement.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities Cleveland Scholarship Program

Magnificat High School is a school provider for the Cleveland Scholarship Program. All students who reside in Cleveland are eligible to apply. The Cleveland Scholarship is funded by the Ohio Department of Education, and scholarship recipients receive $7,500 a year in tuition assistance for the high school of their choice. Both new and renewal applications for the 2022-2023 school year may be submitted between February 1 and April 30, 2022.

Ohio EdChoice Scholarship

Magnificat High School is also a provider for the EdChoice Scholarship Program. The program provides students who attend designated, under-performing public schools in their resident district with the opportunity to attend participating private schools*. The Ohio Department of Education funds EdChoice Scholarships of $7,500 per year for high school students. Both new and renewal applications for the 2022-2023 school year may be submitted between February 1 and April 15, 2022. Students who reside in Lorain, Parma, Parma Heights, Maple Heights, Bedford, Warrensville Heights, Cleveland Heights, Euclid, and Richmond Heights may be eligible to apply. Check with the Ohio Department of Education for a complete list of schools.

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

Low-income students who are not eligible for the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship or Cleveland Scholarship may still be considered for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. To qualify, family household income must be at or below 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Expansion applicaitons and income verification forms will be available starting February 1, 2022.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

Magnificat High School provides learning intervention services through the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program. Students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from their district of residence are eligible to apply year-round. The amount of each scholarship is based on the disability identified on the student’s IEP as categorized by the Ohio Department of Education.

Please check Magnificat’s website for the most updated information as application dates are subject to change. Questions regarding tuition, financial aid, and scholarships for the Class of 2026 may be directed either to the Office of Enrollment at 440.331.1572 x274, or to Susan Reighard, Director of Student Accounts, at x225.

20770 Hilliard Boulevard Rocky River, OH 44116-3397

2021-2022 Enrollment Checklist Visit MHS as a Blue Streak for a Day September 14 - December 2 Attend Fall Open House October 3, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Submit FACTS Financial Aid Application & Magnificat Scholarship Applications Deadline: November 15 Submit Application for Admission January 10-24

Take the HSPT @ Magnificat October 9, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – Noon October 26, 2021, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. November 13, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - Noon (or submit HSPT scores by November 15)

Submit Applications for Cleveland Scholarship, Ohio EdChoice Scholarship, and/or EdChoice Expansion Scholarship (if applicable) Beginning February 1

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