4545 S. University Boulevard Englewood, Colorado 80113-6059 303.762-8300 phone 303.783-6201 fax www.smanet.org
High School Profile
C.E.E.B. CODE: 060 - 535
2017 - 2018
Bill Barrett President Kathryn McNamee High School Principal Pamela Applegate Celia Bard Kathryn McNamee Mary Pat Mueller College Counselors Phil Gentry Director of College Counseling
EDUCATING DENVER SINCE 1864
JUNIOR-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8 | CO-EDUCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | ALL GIRLS
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2018
Total credits required for graduation: 25.0 Departmental Requirements Credits English 4.0 World Language 3.0 (or level 3) Mathematics 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Art/Music/Drama 2.0 Physical Education 2.0 Religious Studies 2.0 Total:
25.0
Community Service is a non-credit requirement for graduation.
Grading Scale
The G.P.A. is based on a 4.0 point scale as follows: Advanced Placement course grades are weighted. A (5.0) etc. A (4.0) = course expectations have been met and exceeded in every area to an unquestioned degree of excellence. B (3.0) = course expectations have been met and in some areas surpassed. C (2.0) = course expectations have been satisfactorily met. D (1.0) = course expectations have been met minimally or not at all. F (0.0) = course expectations have not been met. No credit given.
St. Mary's Academy High School Curriculum St. Mary's Academy fosters the holistic growth of young women by requiring serious study in all the core disciplines and world language as well as providing extensive opportunities for personal development in sports participation, the fine arts program, and community service. The school values and encourages the talents of each individual. The interdisciplinary focus of the Math/Science Department emphasizes the inherent logic in both disciplines and challenges students to acquire the habit of thinking critically and analytically. Through extensive laboratory work, real-life applications, cooperative problem-solving techniques, and mastery of fundamental principles in both disciplines, students are prepared for their technological future. The Humanities Department coordinates English, social studies, and religious studies with a focus on critical thinking, written and oral communication, and moral reasoning. The World Visions program for tenth graders is centered on cross-cultural studies and presented through an interdisciplinary approach. The goal of both the required and elective courses is to enable students to become thoughtful, analytical communicators. Proficiency in World Language includes fluency in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Understanding the cultural, intellectual, and political aspects of the countries they study encourages students to see themselves as citizens of the world. Fine Arts requirements in both visual and performing arts promote competency in the theory and skills of various media. Studio work, choral and instrumental ensembles, and theatrical productions encourage in students self-expression and an appreciation for the work of their peers and other artists. Classes in Physical Education provide the knowledge and skills whereby students develop their own safe and enjoyable physical fitness program. Interscholastic athletics reinforce the Academy's commitment to learning focused on cooperative behavior and individual effort directed toward common goals. The Athletic Program provides opportunities for interscholastic team play for students in grades 9-12 in the Metropolitan League of the Colorado High School Activities Association. Students compete at the 3A level in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball. The Community Service Program provides opportunities to develop lifelong habits of service. Students spend a minimum of 100 hours during their high school career in volunteer positions throughout the Denver area. They work directly with the people being served by the chosen agencies, thereby facilitating an exchange of talents.
St. Mary’s Academy, founded in 1864 by three Sisters of Loretto, awarded the first high school diploma in the Colorado Territory in June 1875. Today, the Academy includes 684 students, Junior-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The High School continues the tradition of educating young women to their potential. The High School is accredited by the State of Colorado, the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (since 1925). St. Mary's Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. St. Mary's Academy High School was recognized by U. S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for the year 1999 - 2000. High School Enrollment: 261 young women in grades 9 - 12. High School Faculty: 32; 94% hold advanced degrees. Admission is based on records and recommendations of previous school, placement testing and a personal interview. Accepted students reflect diverse backgrounds, high motivation to learn, and an understanding and acceptance of the opportunities inherent in single sex education. Each individual is scheduled for classes that meet her current needs and challenge her growth.
St. Mary's Academy High School Curriculum
AS OF THE FALL OF 1997, ST. MARY'S ACADEMY OPERATES ON A 4 x 4 SEMESTER BLOCK SCHEDULE
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT English
All English courses place equal emphasis on writing and literature.
American Identity - English World Literature * Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition British Literature Creative Writing Advanced Creative Writing African Literature Multicultural Literature Introduction to College Writing Magical Realism Modernism Southern Literature Dramatic Literature Jazz Age : Literature and the Lost Generation Science Fiction
Social Studies
World Geography World History * US History Advanced Placement US History Advanced Placement European History Philosophy Psychology Middle East Advanced Placement Government & Politics Current World Issues Advanced Placement Human Geography Women in Film
Religious Studies
Understanding Faith World Religions * The History of Roman Catholicism Ethics Seminar Social Justice Philosophy Women in Religion Sacraments and Symbols Ancient Scriptures Christian Scriptures Pilgrimage: Spiritual Journey
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
French I, II, III, and IV Advanced Placement French Language French Culture and Conversation French Literature Spanish I, II, III, and IV Advanced Placement Spanish Language Spanish Culture and Conversation Chinese I, II, III, and IV Spanish & Latin American Film
* An Interdisciplinary Humanities Program in tenth grade coordinates English, history, and religious studies in a World Visions curriculum focusing on cross-cultural studies.
MATH / SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mathematics
Algebra I Accelerated Algebra Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors Advanced Algebra / Trigonometry Geometry Honors Geometry Math Analysis Precalculus Statistics Introduction to Calculus Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus BC Business Math: Economics College Algebra / Precalculus
Science
All science classes include extensive laboratory work. Biology Biology II Advanced Placement Biology Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Advanced Placement Physics I Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Environmental Science Robotics Applied Computer Science and Engineering Astronomy: Hydrogen to Humans
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Drawing and Painting Jewelry Ceramics Ceramics II Photography I Acting Choir Advanced Choir (SAIMARAC) Orchestra Musical Theater Advanced Placement Art History Advanced Placement Studio Art The Illustrated Book Advanced 2-Dimensional Studio Art Digital Design and Development
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Introduction to Dance Studies Physical Education and Wellness Interscholastic Sports
Electives
Yearbook - Publications Literary Magazine Production - Publications
St. Mary's Academy is a member of the Online School for Girls.
St. Mary's Academy Ranking Policy St. Mary's Academy, like many small, independent secondary schools, does not rank its students. The size of our graduating class, composition of our student body, and the rigor of our curriculum all suggest that ranking is not appropriate at our school. We are more than willing to provide further information and to discuss individual students with your admissions office.
Grade Distribution: Class of 2018 (64 students)
Range: 2.22 - 4.23 4.0 and above = 11 2.45 - 2.99 = 9
Mean: 3.53 3.5-3.99 = 25
Median: 3.61 3.0-3.49 = 19
Test Scores: Class of 2017 SAT
EBR&W
SMA Mean:* National Women's Mean: National Mean:
M
626 630 533 538 539 522
ACT SMA Composite Range mid 50%: SMA Composite Mean:* Colorado Women's Mean: Colorado Mean (all students)
22 - 30 26.3 20.9 20.8
*All Seniors take the SAT and ACT tests From the class of 2018, St. Mary's Academy announces thirty AP Scholars. Twelve students were named AP Scholars, ten students were named AP Scholars with Honors, and eight students were named AP Scholars with Distinction.
As a single sex high school, the mission of St. Mary's Academy is to provide young women with a sound education, allowing them to excel in math, science, foreign languages, and the arts and humanities. These young women have the tools necessary to enter the complicated world and become active members of their communities. They have explored leadership opportunities, exercised their competitive spirit on the playing field, and developed a strong commitment to social justice.
A sampling of Colleges and Universities granting admission to St. Mary's Academy Seniors from the Classes of 2014-2017: Alfred University American University Arizona State University Auburn University Augustana College Bard College Bates College Benedictine College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University California College of the Arts (San Francisco) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Carroll College (Montana) Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Clarkson University Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Colorado College Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Colorado State University Pueblo Connecticut College Cornell College Cornell University Creighton University Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University DePaul University DePauw University Dickinson College Drake University Drexel University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Fordham University Fort Lewis College Franklin & Marshall College George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gonzaga University Goucher College Grinnell College Hofstra University Howard University Illinois State University Iowa State University Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University Lafayette College Lake Forest College Lamar University Lewis & Clark College Long Island University, Post Louisiana Tech University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Macalester College Manhattan College Marquette University Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount California University Marymount Manhattan College Marymount University Massachusetts College of Art and Design McGill University Metropolitan State University of Denver Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Montana State University, Bozeman Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Occidental College Old Dominion University Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pitzer College Pomona College Portland State University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Randolph College Reed College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rochester Institute of Technology Rockhurst University Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Joseph's University Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of California
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