Eagle Vision: The SMCHS Admissions Newsletter

June 2014

In This Issue

Class of 2014

CIF Championships

Athletics Update

Tablet/PC Training

Transcripts

Class of '18 Webpage

Catholic Verification

Summer Newsletter

Summer Sports Camp

Bus Transportation

Admissions Video

Quick Links

SMCHS Home

Admissions Process and Application

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Welcome to the 10th and Final Edition of Eagle Vision for the 2013-2014 School Year. Eagle Vision is my way of communicating with our local schools, parishes, and prospective students about Admissions events and the latest news from Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Ron Blanc Admissions Director

Discontinuing the Admissions E-Newsletter

If you no longer wish to receive the Admissions E-Newsletter, please contact Ron Blanc, Admissions Director. Please do not select Unsubscribe, as this will remove your e-mail address from every Santa Margarita e-mail list.

Class of 2014 Passes Their Legacy to the Next Generation of Eagles

Accomplishments of Santa Margarita in 2013-2014 Unsurpassed

On May 30th, Santa Margarita saw its 406-member Senior Class of 2014 graduate at the Bren Center on the campus of UCI. Their legacy adds to the rich history of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. The 2013-2014 school year was another remarkable year for the school. With the Class of 2014 leading the way, Santa Margarita continues to show why it remains as one of the best high schools in the U.S. Some of the school's accomplishments this year:

$33.2 million in college scholarships offered to the Class of 2014

61 student athletes continuing to play their respective sports in college

99% of the graduating class continuing their education in college

91% of the graduating class attending a 4 year school

100% of the graduating class completed their Christian service projects

33% of the graduating class had a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher

15 National Merit Commended Students

92 AP (Advanced Placement) Scholars

6 CIF Team Championships

9 CIF Individual Championships

Talon Theater's Pippin Wins M.A.C.Y. Award for Best Musical of the Year

Eagle Eye student newspaper ranked as the #9 school newspaper in the U.S.

Cheer and Song teams crowned 2014 USA National Champions

#38 Private High School in the U.S. according to the Washington Post

Highest Rated Catholic High School in Orange County (Washington Post)

Swimming and Baseball Claim CIF Team Championships #52 and #53

Record Setting Seasons for SMCHS Athletics

Two more athletic teams added to the incredible successes of Santa Margarita student/athletes in 2013-2014. On May 17th, the Girls Swim team raced to the CIF Division 1 Swimming & Diving Championships at Riverside City College. The team won 4 of the 11 events including the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relays, both in school record times. Junior Katie McLaughlin won 2 individual events, including the 100 butterfly where she shattered the national record. Overall, the Girls Swim team finished 7-0 in dual meets, won their 15th consecutive Trinity League championship, and were ranked #1 in Orange County from start to finish in 2014. Click here for more information.

The Eagles Baseball team capped off a remarkable school year with the program's first CIF championship. The team defeated Foothill 3-1 at Dodger Stadium to claim the CIF Division 1 title--the most competitive CIF division to compete in. Senior Griffin Canning pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts with the team scoring all 3 runs in the top of the 6th inning. The team finished their season with an overall 20-10-1 record and were ranked as the #1 baseball team in Orange County by the Orange Country Register and #4 in California and #37 in the United States according to Max Preps. Click here for more details about their championship season.

Eagle Athletics Set New Standard for Athletic Achievements

6 CIF Team Titles in One Year Establishes High Water Mark in O.C.

Since Santa Margarita first opened its doors in 1987, no other high school in Southern California can match the athletic success of the Eagles. In fact, SMCHS has won more CIF team titles (53) and team league championships (181) than any other high school in Southern California since 1987.

This year, the Eagles enjoyed incredible success with the following CIF championships. Congrats to all.

CIF Team Champions
Girls Water Polo
Girls Basketball
Girls Soccer
Boys Basketball
Girls Swimming
Baseball

CIF Individual Champions
Jeff Holsinger, Wrestling 220 lbs.
Nathan Fier, Wrestling 106 lbs.
Grant Shoults, Swimming 200 Freestyle
Katie McLaughlin, Swimming 200 Freestyle
Katie McLaughlin, Swimming 100 Butterfly
Barry, Remick, Devitt, McLaughlin, Swimming 200 Freestyle Relay
Devitt, Boggess, Franzen, McLaughlin, Swimming 400 Freestyle Relay
Kaitlyn Merritt, Track and Field, Pole Vault
Austin Tinsley, Track and Field, 300 Intermediate Hurdles

One-to-One Tablet/PC Training For All Students

Sign Up Online For Your Training Session of Choice

This summer, Santa Margarita is launching our one-to-one tablet/PC program for all of our students. All students are required to attend a summer training session prior to the start of the new school year. You must register for one of the training sessions which may be done on our website here.

Seats at the training sessions are available on a first come, first served basis, so sign up for your session as soon as possible. For more questions, please contact Mr. Chris Barry at 949-766-6093 or barrychris@smhs.org.

Final Transcript Request--Class of 2018

Graduating 8th Graders are Asked to Send Final Transcripts to SM

For graduating 8th grade students entering SMCHS in the Fall, we ask that you request your current school to send us a copy of your final transcripts. These transcripts should include the final grades from the last semester/trimester of 8th grade. Your school's registrar may send these transcripts directly to our Admissions Office:

Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Attn: Admissions
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Or fax: 949-766-6005, Attn: Admissions

Webpage Just For You!

For Class of 2018 Incoming Freshman Students Who Have Been Accepted to SMCHS

If your student has been accepted to the incoming freshman Class of 2018, we have a webpage on our website just for you. This website contains answers to questions and provides information about what takes place next on your journey to becoming an Eagle. We will also be updating this website over the next several months to keep you informed of the latest information on starting your high school years as an Eagle.

To check out this webpage, please click here

Catholic Parish Verification Forms Being Accepted

Catholic Tuition Rate Received with Receipt of Catholic Verification from your Parish Pastor

For students beginning school next Fall, if your family is registered at a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange, your family will receive the Catholic tuition discount by asking your pastor to sign and complete the Parish Verification Form. The Parish Verification form may be downloaded here.

The determination of Catholic verification takes place at the parishes (not at the high school), so your pastor will be able make the determination, sign the form and send it directly to our business office. Once this form is received, your family will receive the Catholic tuition discount for the 2014-2015 school year.

Summer Newsletter To Be Mailed Home for Class of 2018

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Santa Margarita Information

For the newest Eagle Freshman Class of 2018, you may have many questions about what's to come this summer. The Admissions office will be mailing out a summer newsletter within the next few weeks with information about the following and more:

Freshman Orientation
Freshmen Counselors
School Uniform Purchases
Online Book Sales
Locker Assignments
One-to-One Tablet/PC Training
Summer Homework Assignments

Keep an eye out for this newsletter and welcome to Santa Margarita!

Summer Sports Camps Taking Sign Ups

Registrations Take Place Online

Want to give a new sport a try? Wish to improve your skills in the sport you currently play? Why not sign up for a Santa Margarita Catholic High School summer sports camp?

Sports camps are available in a multitude of different sports. From beginner to advanced, there is a camp for you. For more information and to sign up for a sports camp this summer, please see our webpage here.

Need a Ride to Santa Margarita?

School Bus Program Expanding with New Route and Bus Stops

The Santa Margarita Bus Transportation program is expanding once again, adding new stops and a new route to better serve our communities to the north, south, and now west of our campus. Taking the bus to SM each day is a great way to save on gas bills and make new friends.

For 2014-2015, the 3 routes we are offering will connect the following areas to our school with stops in the following communities:

South Route #1:
San Clemente
San Juan Capistrano
Dana Point
Laguna Niguel
Ladera Ranch

South Route #2:
Newport Coast
Aliso Viejo
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Hills
Mission Viejo

North Route:
Yorba Linda
East Orange
Irvine

For more information about pricing and routes, please see our Bus page on the SMCHS website here.

What's Your Santa Margarita?

Santa Margarita Debuts New Admissions Video

Santa Margarita Catholic High School proudly announces the release of the new Eagles Admissions video. Please click the video below to check out the latest chapter in the Santa Margarita story!

What's Your Santa Margarita?

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Thank you for your interest in Santa Margarita Catholic High School. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (949) 766-6076 or admissions@smhs.org .

In Eagle Spirit,

Ron Blanc, Admissions Director

Santa Margarita Catholic High School

email: admissions@smhs.org

web: http://www.smhs.org