Welcome to

Mount St. Mary Catholic

High School!

2015-2016

Parent Meet & Greet

“You are now a ROCKET!”

Prayer

Freshman Class President

Fashion Show

Uniforms

Shirts Purchase from S&S Textiles only White/Gray/Navy/Black/Blue Oxford or Polo styles Cardigans and V-neck sweaters also available from S&S ALL SHIRTS AND SWEATERS MUST HAVE “MSM” LOGO! Hoodie Fridays MSM Sports Apparel

Blazer Purchase from Parker Uniform

Slacks Khaki/Navy/Black Docker-style

Skirts Must be purchased from Parker Uniform School plaid, solid navy or khaki or gray Solid colored-tights/leggings may be worn

Shoes Closed-toe / Closed-back No UGGS with skirts or tucked slacks

What’s it Like?

Friday, August 12th – ROCKET ROOKIE RALLY

7:55 – 2:05

Tuesday, August 16th - 1st Day of classes!

7:55 – 3:05

A/B Schedule

Come prepared with all books & materials

Teachers will give course syllabi and further instructions

for supplies

Typical Day at School

7:55 – 9:25 1A/1B

9:30 – 10:50 2A/2B

10:50 – 11:30 1st Lunch

11:35 – 12:55 3A/3B

12:15 – 12:55 2nd Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 Academic Period

1:50 – 3:10 4A/4B

“9th Grade ROCKET Experience”

Freshman Course

First Semester course – required for all freshmen

Emphasis:

Study & Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Social skills & Etiquette skills

Communication skills

High school résumé / College exploration

Mercy history & Mercy Values & Mercy Critical Concerns

CPR basic instruction

“Advancing student achievement through student preparedness!”

Academic Period

1:00 – 1:45

Study Hall

Teachers in classrooms

Mixed grade levels

Students can meet with other Teachers

Peer-to-Peer tutoring/mentoring

After-school Tutoring3:15 – 5:00

World Languages (also available on T, R 7:15am)

Math

Science

Teachers and students present and ready to help!

Classrooms with Teacher

Library with Student Tutors

Locker Details

LOCKERS

Lockers assigned by Mrs. Faires

Alpha order

Automatic lock

May hang family/friends’ pictures

Big Sis / Lil’ Sis

Technology & Communication

Mr. Mark Woodward

Chromebooks

All MSM Students will have one

Fees, Forms, & Chromebooks!

Distributed on August 4th & 5th

User Agreement

Student & Parent Required Attendance

PSAT/ACT/ACT Workshop/Yearbook/PLUSS/AP/Shuttle

Technology & Communication

Chromebooks

Fees, Forms & Chromebooks – August 4th & 5th

All students have a Power School account

www.rocketlink.mountstmary.org/public

Allows parents to retrieve grades, schedules, daily activities of

students

Communication

Principal’s Weekly Emails

Every Friday

Weekly calendar

Important information needed for the upcoming week

Verify family emails & phone numbers

Report cards – no longer mailed

Automated phone calling system for immediate messages

Please notify school if anything changes

Textbooks

On-line textbook ordering

Follett On-line Bookstore

Goes “live” July 5th

www.mountstmary.bkstr.com/

On-line ordering assistance

Contact Mrs. Terri McGugan if have questions

tmcgugan@mountstmary.org

MSM Website

www.mountstmary.org

School calendar

Teacher links

Important forms

Athletics

Videos

Parent Section / Student Section

Counselors’ Corner

School Lunch Accounts

Extra-Curriculars

Mr. David Roberts Drama Players

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Key Club

REPS & Hosts

National Honor Society

Art Club

World Affairs Club

Ping Pong Club

Environmental Club

Rowing Club

Spanish Honor Society

French Club

Latin Club

Astronomy Club

Atomic Shock

ROBOTICS

Audio-Visual Club

Literary Magazine

Baking Club

Lattes with the Lord

ROCKET

Rookie Rally!Friday, August 12th

7:55-2:05

Athletics

John Keilty – A.D.

Athletics

Cheerleading

Cross-Country

Volleyball

Softball

Football

Basketball

Athletic Period

4A/4B

Boosters

Track

Tennis

Golf

Soccer

Baseball

Swimming

ROCKET Tips from the Teachers!

Get to know people

Stay focused

Get involved

Make smart choices

Let your teachers help you

There’s nothing wrong with being

a freshman

It’s cool to live your faith!

Have a great attitude

Allow yourself to let go of middle

school

Take care of your health

Be responsible

Be accountable

Have courage

The Mount Way!

The Rockers Family

“Mount St. Mary Catholic High School

is a faith community,

serving our students and their families with Mercy,

compassion, and an exceptional Christ-centered Catholic education.”

Leading. Serving. Living Mercy.

WELCOME TO

THE MOUNT

FAMILY!

Leading. Serving. Living Mercy.