St. Mary's High School

At St. Mary's,
   they really value each young man.  They're looking out for your son -----  isn't that what every parent wants?
                                                           - Mark Halfmann, St. Mary's dad

Sophomore Year

Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills and co-curricular interests.

September
• You will be taking the PLAN this fall. The PLAN is a preliminary standardized test that will give you some preparation for the ACT.
• Take NCAA-approved courses if you want to play sports in college.
October
• Sign up, if you have not done so already, for co-curricular activities that interest you. The level of involvement and accomplishment is most important, not the number of activities.
• Keep a record of your co-curricular involvement, volunteer work, and employment (all year).
• PLAN testing will take place on October 16th .
November
• Make sure you are "on top" of your academic work. If necessary, meet with your teacher for additional help.
• Save your best work in academic courses and the arts for your academic portfolio (all year).
December
• Receive results of PLAN. Read materials sent with your score report. Consult your guidance counselor to explore ways to improve on future standardized tests and courses to discuss which may be required or beneficial for your post-high school plans.
January
• Keep studying!
• Volunteer-a great way to identify your interests and to develop skills.
February
• It is never too early to start researching colleges and universities. Visit your guidance office to browse through literature and guidebooks or surf the Web and check out college and university home pages.
March
• NACAC has developed a list of on-line resources to help you in the college admission process called Web Resources for the College-Bound. You can get the information on-line free at the www.nacacnet.org .
April
• Continue to research career options and consider possible college majors that will help you achieve your career goals.
May
• Plan now for wise use of your summer. Consider taking a summer course or participating in a special program (e.g., for prospective engineers or journalists or for those interested in theatre or music) at a local college or community college. Consider working or volunteering.
June
• If you work, save some of your earnings for college.
July
• During the summer, you may want to sign up for a ACT prep course, use computer software, or do the practice tests in books designed to familiarize you with standardized tests.
August
• Make your summer productive. Continue reading to increase your vocabulary.

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A Marianist Education

Catholic High School serving young men in the Marianist tradition.

Characteristics of Marianist Education (CME):

  • Educate for formation in faith
  • Provide an integral, quality education
  • Educate in family spirit
  • Educate for service, justice, and peace
  • Educate for adaptation and change

May the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

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Service/Immersion Trip Evals

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2009 Immersion Trip Evaluation:

Justin Fatica Presentation Evaluation
 
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