Principal Update

Dear Parents,

It was such a joy to celebrate our seniors with our ring mass and ceremony on Monday as they begin their journey through their last year of high school. They are the student leaders of our school, our five Lasallian Core Principles are evident in their actions, and they set a good example for our underclassmen of what it means to be a St. Michael’s student. They are a truly wonderful senior class. A special thank you to Archbishop Wester for celebrating our mass making this event extra special. On Monday we also celebrated the feast day of our patron, St. Michael the Archangel. We pray to St. Michael to continue to protect and guide our students on their life’s journey and in their faith.

This week we came together to honor and support cancer survivors. It was wonderful to see our students actively participating in “Pink Week.” I would like to thank Ms. Deborah Garcia for organizing the week, and Ms. Elise Lopez , Ms. Margie Baca, and Ms. Alexa Chavez for the support they provided in making this a fun week for everyone. 

On October 8th we will provide active shooter training for all students to be conducted by the Santa Fe Police Department SWAT Unit. This training will educate students on what to do in given situations, how police will respond, and how best to protect themselves.

October 10th marks the end of the first nine weeks of school. The new eligibility policy applies to this grading period beginning October 16th when grades are posted. Students must have a minimum of a 2.0 and no F’s to maintain their eligibility and continue to travel with their teams and play in games. If students lose eligibility they may regain it by bringing an F up to a C and having a minimum 2.0 when grade checks are done each Monday. The policy which was shared with all families, students, coaches and teachers at the beginning of the school year is outlined below. 

Since the beginning of the school year, we have made it a point to remind our students on a daily basis to “make good choices.” We have great kids at our school and the vast majority of our kids do make good choices. They are choosing to be kind, respectful, and inclusive with each other. They are choosing to complete their assignments, conduct themselves appropriately in the classroom, be present, and get to each class on time. We do have a handful of students though who are still working to get to this point. With both the support of the school and the support at home, we can get our students who are struggling in these areas on the right track.

As always, we appreciate your support of St. Michael’s High School. Your efforts help make our school the great school that it is. Go Horsemen!

Yours in Christ,

Martin C. Sandoval, Principal 

IMPORTANT NOTICE 

Academic & Athletic Eligibility Reminder

At St. Michael’s high school student-athletes are students first and will be held to a higher academic standard. The eligibility rules of St. Michael’s exceed what is required by the NMAA. Student-athletes can regain eligibility at the 9-week grading period; and the end of the semester. St. Michael’s will not utilize the cumulative provision as outlined by the NMAA. 

Academic ineligibility is determined with each report card. A student-athlete is academically ineligible when they have below a 2.0 GPA or at least one “F” grade at the end of a grading period. Ineligibility extends to the next 9-week grading period.

Mid-Term (9 Week) Grade Reporting

St. Michael’s High School has adopted a continuous grading system. Students will receive a mid-term (9 Week) grade report to indicate where the student is performing at the mid-term of each semester. These grade reports are available on OnBoard showing non-permanent grades indicating each student’s progress. These grades could potentially affect the student’s eligibility status:

o    Students who begin the semester INELIGIBLE may regain eligibility if they have no Fs and have a GPA above a 2.0 (students who do not regain eligibility at the mid-term will remain ineligible for the remainder of the semester.

o   Students who begin the semester ELIGIBLE may LOSE eligibility temporarily if they are below a 2.0 GPA and/or have an F in a class. 

o   Grades will only be checked on Mondays for the remainder of the semester to determine re-eligibility. Students will be granted re-eligibility if they show a GPA over a 2.0 and/or have brought the F to a C.

The school will email parents directly with the date ineligibility begins.

A student who is academically ineligible may not practice, play, or travel for any athletic or activity events of which the student may have been a member.