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YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ARE FOUR OF THE MOST IMPORTANT YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. Inside the classroom, you’ll gain new knowledge and learn critical research and writing skills, paving the way for college. On the field or court, you’ll develop your athletic talents and push yourself to the limits. You’ll unleash your creativity and express yourself through the arts. You’ll explore different clubs and activities and find your niche. You’ll make unfor-gettable memories with lifelong friends.

AT McAULEY, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE ALL OF THIS – AND SO MUCH MORE. You’ll Be Empowered to utilize your God-given talents and become the best version of yourself. You’ll become a faith-filled, confident leader, ready to take on the world. You’ll realize that you have the power to change the world with your faith, talents, and service to others. You’ll experience the true meaning of lifelong friendship among a sisterhood unlike any other. You’ll be comfortable and at ease because you are accepted for who you are.

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THE BENEFITS of an all-girl environment are endless. Every student leadership role must be filled by a young woman. Every classroom discussion is led by the minds and hearts of young women. All athletic and extracurricular honors are achieved by young women. Simply put, the young women of McAuley are at the center of everything we do.

By attending McAuley, YOU WILL BE EMBRACED by lifelong friends and will instantly be united in a one-of-a-kind sisterhood. You will have the confidence to be yourself, think for yourself, and become the person God intends for you to be. McAuley is place where differences are encouraged, respected, and appreciated. At McAuley, the only person you need to impress is YOU. It’s easy to see why McAuley students flourish in this environment and BECOME MORE than they ever dreamed.

CONFIDENT, WITH LIFELONG FRIENDS

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At McAuley, we’re committed to developing your whole self – mind, body and spirit.

We know that young women face many pressures – including the stress of schoolwork, college planning, part-time jobs, social issues, body image, and more. That’s why our students initiated the “FEARLESS INITIATIVE” – a kind of support group in which students come together to talk through their stresses to help manage them in healthy ways.

Under the guidance of our full-time school psychologist, the Fearless Initiative includes regular meetings with guest speakers and brings students together to support each other – representing sisterhood at its finest.

24 FAMILIESEVERY STUDENT IS PART OF A “FAMILY” that includes young women from all four grade levels. Families meet during designated times each day to promote unity and friendship among all members of the McAuley community. Each Family has its own unique Irish name to proudly represent the Irish roots of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy. Throughout the year, family sisters have opportunities to get to know one another through special McAuley traditions, service projects and other social events. Through your Family, you will get to know and embrace our Core Values of Faith, Compassion, Service, Leadership and Excellence. Our Families are just one more way for you to be part of a SISTERHOOD of lifelong friends.

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CENTERED IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION, McAuley has a rich history and tradition of educating young women according to the Mercy-based principles of our foundress, Catherine McAuley. First and foremost, you’ll BE EMPOWERED to understand and appreciate your faith and to be guided by God in all that you do and say. Student retreats, daily prayer and reflection, theology courses, all-school Masses, service trips and projects, and sacraments such as Reconciliation, provide ample opportunities for you to DEEPEN YOUR FAITH and your relationship with God. We help you realize your God-given talents and empower you to change the world.

GUIDED BY FAITH & SERVICE

RETREATSNumerous faith-forming retreats are held each year for every grade level. You’ll not only deepen your faith in God, you’ll strengthen existing friendships and make new friends along the way.

Freshman Year – Onsite Day of ReflectionSophomore Year – Offsite One-Day Retreat

Junior & Senior Years – Overnight, Offsite Student-Led

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SERVICEIn living Catherine McAuley’s mission, you’ll participate in a variety of service projects each year that will strengthen your faith, improve the community, and teach you the importance of helping others. Several service-focused clubs, such as Key Club, Green Team and CSTAT, provide additional opportunities to lend your time and talents to those in need.

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BROWN PROJECTSCompleted outside of school hours for McAuley, parishes/churches, and neighbors.

SERVICE & IMMERSION TRIPS Voluntary trips held during the summer to locations such as Give Kids the World in Kissimmee, Florida, and the Bosco Home for Boys in Jamaica.

GOLD PROJECTS Completed by volunteering directly with a McAuley-approved social service agency.

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ON A WINNING TEAM

McAULEY’S LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE EXTENDS FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE

FIELD AND ON THE COURT. Our team of experienced coaches challenge our

student athletes mentally, physically, and emotionally to be the best that

they can be, both on and off the field. Students not only perfect their

athletic skills; they learn firsthand the value of hard work, confidence,

leadership, persistence and teamwork. They learn that “winning” isn’t

just about the final score.

ATHLETICS GIVE OUR STUDENTS A GREAT FOUNDATION for their futures, and

McAuley athletes have consistently received scholarships to Division I

and Division II colleges and universities. In recent years, our student

athletes have signed to play sports at competitive colleges and

universities such as University of Michigan, University of Kentucky,

Northern Kentucky University, Wheeling Jesuit University, Thomas More

College, Lehigh University, Wilmington College, the Mount St. Joseph

University, Ball State, Wright State University, and many more.

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“McAULEY ATHLETES ARE FOCUSED ON WORKING AS A TEAM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL, WHILE BEING COMPETITIVE AND SPORTSMANLIKE.” – GRACE WELLS, ‘17

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Our academic curriculum is carefully tailored to your individual needs and abilities, and you will be thoughtfully placed within one of four academic levels. You’ll graduate with the credits, skills and knowledge needed for college and a life of continual learning.

COLLEGIATE-LIKE SCHEDULE – To help prepare you for college, our progressive class schedule is similar to what you will experience in college, with longer classes that do not necessarily meet every day. You register for eight classes, with six classes occurring each day.

TABLET PCs – You’ll have your own Tablet PC, an all-purpose device that provides you with innovative, educational programs, online textbooks, class discussions and study groups, and the ability to easily exchange information with teachers. You can also use it to easily organize notes, homework and projects.

AP/DUAL CREDIT – You may have the chance to get a head start in earning college credits while still in high school through our AP classes. Several are even Dual Credit courses, which allow you

to earn credit at McAuley and at some colleges. These classes not only prepare you for challenging collegiate material, but also provide financial savings when it comes time for college.

OPEN STUDY HALLS – To help prepare you for the “freedom” that comes with college life, most students may take advantage of Open Study Halls within the building. You may use this free time to collaborate with other students on projects in common areas, to engage in research in our Media Center, to study alone for an upcoming test, or simply to relax with friends during the downtime. This privilege helps you learn time-management and prioritization skills and further develops your sense of responsibility and accountability.

MEDIA CENTER – You can engage in quiet research and study time in our bright, spacious full-scale Media Center. Smaller collegiate-like gathering

spaces within the Media Center include comfortable furniture that allows for collaborative work in a more casual setting, which even includes a coffee bar.

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WOMEN IN PROGRAM OUR ONE-OF-A-KIND WOMEN IN PROGRAM will introduce you to careers in medicine, law, engineering and technology through monthly seminars, discussions, hands-on activities and field trips, and volunteer opportunities. Women In students are awarded credit on their high school transcripts, giving them a “leg up” with competitive universities. Participants graduate with significant advantages in becoming leaders within these highly sought-after careers.

Incoming freshmen who meet the program’s academic criteria are invited to apply for Women In. (Students may also become eligible to apply for Women In at the end of their freshman year if they meet specific academic criteria at that point.) Participants must maintain a 90% average or higher in Honors or Advanced English, Math and Science courses, and must participate in the program’s monthly activities. At the end of freshman year, students select their area of study to focus on for their remaining three years: Medicine, Law, Engineering or Technology. Fast Facts

EXPERIENCED FACULTYOur skilled and dedicated teachers will challenge you appropriately, engage you in dynamic ways, encourage you to explore unfamiliar waters, empower you to realize your fullest potential, and support you every step of the way. You’ll also be supported by one of our three full-time guidance counselors, who will help you with academic goal setting, career exploration and planning, and the college application process.

14:1 Student/Teacher ratio

77% of Faculty have Advanced Degrees

3 FULL-TIME Guidance Counselors

3 Intervention Specialists

1 FULL-TIME School Pscyhologist

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$8,273,252scholarship earnings,

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UNLEASHING YOUR CREATIVE TALENTSWhether your passion is painting and ceramics or music and theater, there are NO LIMITS to what you can achieve through the Arts at McAuley. We’ll EMPOWER YOU to not only explore your creativity – but to unleash it. Our renovated Performing Arts Center brings audiences from all over town to our incredible shows and concerts. Participation in our award-winning drama, vocal, music and visual arts programs INSPIRES many students to pursue the arts even further in their college years and beyond.

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�3 PLAYS PER YEAR, including

2 musicals

�3 CAPPIE AWARDS (and 12

Nominations) in 2015

�1,000 SEAT Performing

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23 GOLD Medals

� �6 SILVER Medals

� �2 GRAND CHAMPIONS

1 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION AWARD

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�Approximately 20 VOCAL ENSEMBLE

community performances per year

�4 CONCERTS per year

Annual ART SHOW

FINE ARTS Studio & Gallery

�23 FINE ARTS Courses & Electives

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THE SAME TIME.” – JANIE BURWICK, ‘17

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FINDING YOUR NICHENo matter where your extracurricular interests lie, there is truly something for everyone at McAuley. With MORE THAN 25 CLUBS AND EXTRACURRICULARS to choose from, you’ll have the opportunity to not only participate in, but become a student leader in, one or more of our many active student clubs. You’ll Be Empowered to GET INVOLVED!

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ACADEMIC TEAM

AMBASSADORS CLUB GREEN TEAM

FRENCH CLUB

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB HISTORY CLUB

ART CLUB INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY

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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

STUDENT COUNCIL & TRIBE

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DANCE TEAM

DRAMA CLUB

KEY CLUB & MERFETTES

LATIN CLUB

NEEDLECRAFT CLUB

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

PHILANTHROPY CLUB

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

SKI CLUB

SPANISH CLUB

LIFE CLUB WOMEN OF DIVERSITY

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AT McAULEY, WE BELIEVE HIGH SCHOOL IS MEANT TO BE FUN – AND YOU WILL HAVE FUN HERE. Our annual student-led raffle sparks more school spirit than any other activity. Our annual Mercy Day festivities inspire camaraderie and friendship in the spirit of our foundress. Our Halloween costume competitions bring Families even closer. Our Bold & Gold Week is full of fun activities leading up to the all-school Bold & Gold Dance. And the list goes on!

McAULEY TRADITIONS … JUST A FEW!RAFFLE – This student-led fundraiser includes friendly class competitions for most tickets sold, best hallway decorations and best video skit.

MERCY DAY – This special day, commemorating the founding of the Sisters of Mercy, includes a cookout lunch, a flag football game, and many other fun activities.

HALLOWEEN – Families engage in friendly competition with costume and door decorating contests.

MOHAWK MADNESS – This day includes outdoor activities and fun student vs teacher games.

BOLD & GOLD WEEK – This week includes out-of-uniform theme days and fun activities that lead up to an all-school dance.

DANCES – Bold & Gold Dance, Christmas Dance, Father Daughter Dance, Sophomore Date Dance, Prom

TRIBE – Our student cheering section at sporting events shows that our Mohawk pride runs deep!

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Picture Yourself AT McAULEY.

OUR MISSION To empower young women to Learn,

Lead and Love through the Core Values

of Catherine McAuley:

• Faith

• Compassion

• Service

• Leadership

• Excellence

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