Incoming Student Information Night in the Moiso Pavilion (Gym)

 

   
Santa Margarita Catholic High School is opening its doors for our annual Winter Open House/Incoming Student Information Night.  The event begins at 7 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2014 in the Moiso Pavilion (gymnasium) and will include presentations about the following topics:

• HSPT Placement Test
• Honors Placement for students
• Financial Assistance Process
• Tuition and Fees
• New Tablet-PC 1-to-1 Program
• Campus Ministry
• Activities and Athletics
• Bus Transportation Program

Once the presentations conclude our guests may roam through tables with representatives from all of our academic departments and all of our sport team's coaches will be available to answer questions.  Tours of our 42 acre campus may also be requested.  No reservations are required and we will see you here on January 9th!

Exam For Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2018)

 

   
Students looking to enroll in the Freshman Class of 2018 (current 8th grade students) are asked to take the HSPT (High School Placement Test) on Saturday, January 25, 2014.  The exam begins at 8 am and concludes by 12:30 pm (please arrive at the front of the school off of Antonio Parkway no later than 7:45 am so that the test may begin on time).

In order to sign up for the exam, a student needs to have created a school application (you may begin an online application here) and submit the $50 application fee.  Once a student has applied to Santa Margarita and paid the application fee, he/she will automatically have a seat saved for the HSPT Placement Test.  Applications and the application fee will be accepted on the morning of the exam on January 25th.

On the day of the exam, we ask each student to check in at the front tables. From there, a Santa Margarita Student Ambassador will show each student where their testing classroom will be.  All testing materials will be provided, including a snack, so students do not need to bring anything on the day of the exam.  No calculators are allowed on the test.  If a student has special dietary needs, they may bring a snack with them on the day of the test.

Students that have a diagnosed learning disability and would like to arrange for extended testing time may contact Mary Manese, the Director of our Auxiliary Studies Program.  Mary may be contacted at manesem@smhs.org. 

The HSPT is made up of 5 multiple choice sections and a written essay. Breaks will be given throughout the exam, including a 30 minute snack break.

• $50 application fee (check payable to SMCHS, please mail to Admissions Office)
• 7th and 8th Grade Transcripts (please wait until the first grading period of 8th grade is complete before requesting your current school to send us your student's transcripts)
• Standardized Testing Results 
• Immunization Record
• 3 Recommendation Letters (from your 8th Grade Math teacher, English teacher, and Principal/Counselor)
• Parish Verification Form (if your family is attending a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange)

Students That Wish to Prepare for the Catholic High School Placement Test Can Find Prep Classes at SMCHS

Santa Margarita Catholic High School will once again be offering prep classes for the HSPT Placement Test.

The HSPT Placement Test will be given on Saturday, January 25, 2014.  All Catholic high schools in Orange County will be giving this exam on this date.  Schools like Santa Margarita use the results of this test to help place students in their appropriate freshman classes. 

If your student wishes to learn the latest test-taking techniques, see sample questions, and get a better understanding about the structure of the exam, one of these classes is right for you.

There are 2 sessions remaining and students only need to sign up for one session.  The 2 different sessions are:

A:  January 11, 2014--9 am to 12 pm

B:  January 12, 2014--12 pm to 3 pm

Cost:  $85 

To register for these classes, please follow the link here.  

Eagle Ice Hockey Team Delivers 97 Christmas Trees to Marine Families

While some students are thinking about the Christmas holiday and the break from school, many Santa Margarita students were taking the time this holiday season to understand that the spirit of Christmas is in the giving, not the receiving.

Students from Santa Margarita's national championship Ice Hockey team donated and delivered nearly 100 Christmas trees to Marine families at Camp Pendleton in December.  The Marine families were able to share some Christmas cheer with these beautiful trees, and our students learned about the joy one gets when giving back to their community.

For more information about the Ice Hockey Team's story, please click here.

Coach Curtis Brings 36 Years of Coaching Experience to Eagles 

Santa Margarita is proud to announce that Rick Curtis will be heading up the Eagle football program next year.  Coach Curtis brings 36 years of football coaching knowledge to the program as the head coach of Northwood High School for the past 13 years and assistant coaching stays at Irvine, Servite, University, and Laguna Hills high schools.

Coach Curtis is only the 4th head football coach in the history of Santa Margarita Catholic High School and is poised for a tremendous run at the helm of the Eagles.

To read more about Coach Curtis, please click here. 

Get Your Tickets for the Annual School Gala Fundraiser 

Valentasia-You're the key to our success!, Santa Margarita Catholic High School's largest fundraiser benefitting all students will be held on February 8th at the beautiful St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort.  

Eager to be an SMCHS Eagle and attend or support this great event?  Click here to join us at Valentasia 2014 or learn how to be part of this important SMCHS tradition.  Feel free to contact the Development Office with any questions at (949) 766-6080. 

2 Sessions Available

The Strength and Conditioning Camp offered through Santa Margarita Catholic High School is a great opportunity for anyone interested in participating in sports at the high school level.  This introductory program focuses on all aspects of strength training and emphasizes the proper fundamentals and techniques for lifting.  Building this foundation will help prepare athletes for high school sports programs.  This camp is open to all current 7th and 8th grade boys and girls of all sports. 

There are 2 sessions available:

• January 6 to February 13
• February 24 to April 3

The camp meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Eagle Weight Room.

For information on signing up for the camp, please click here.