The Counseling Department serves students in three primary areas that are rooted in the American School Counseling Association’s (ASCA) model: academic, personal/social, and college/career. Students can meet with their school counselor anytime throughout the school day and during Compass Class.
What is Compass Class?
Compass class is a unique opportunity for Magnificat school counselors to work with students within a classroom setting. Counselors utilize this time to help students navigate their high school experience within three domains: academic, personal/social, and college/career.
Compass class takes place once every 7-day rotation with the same cohort of students from the same grade level.
Freshman Compass Class will focus on the transition to high school, executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, healthy relationships, positive coping strategies, and standard test preparation.
FAQs:
Does my student need a computer?
Students are permitted, but not required, to bring their own laptops, tablets, and similar devices for use at school. Students also have the opportunity to borrow a Chromebook to use during the 2025-2026 school year once school has started—more information to come in the fall!
Is there a school supply list?
While there is not an official school supply list, students’ teachers will inform them of what they need on the first day of school in each class. For the first day of school, it is suggested that students bring a folder and/or notebook, something to write with, and their device
What should my student bring to Freshman Orientation?
Students can dress in comfortable clothes and can bring their phone if desired. Since the building is air conditioned, students ought to bring a sweatshirt j Lunch will be provided on both days.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Paul Barlow, Athletic Director
Keith McMillin
WHERE/HOW DO I FIND SCHOOL RELATED INFORMATION?
myMHS (Blackbaud)
The “Resources” tab houses folders with a variety of different information including announcements, Student Handbook, Curriculum Guide, forms, and the lunch menu!
Magnificat Email
Parents will receive an email on May 1 with instructions on how to set up a student email account and establish access to myMHS. Students should get in the habit of checking and responding to emails using their Magnificat email address.