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McKinley Recognized as one of America's Healthiest Schools!

Congratulations to our McKinley Middle School Students, Parents, and Faculty for being recognized as the #1 Standout Middle School in Missouri!

McKinley Announces Dates for Middle School Shadow and Tours

High School Shadow Dates Fall 2024

Magnet and Choice School Applications Open

October 1, 2024 @ 8am

Student Technology Availability

Student technology laptops and iPads have arrived.   Middle school students will begin receiving their iPads this week.   In order for students to receive their device, a parent must complete a technology agreement.   Please visit the links below, to complete the agreement.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

https://signnow.com/s/SvGe3SWR

HIGH SCHOOL

https://signnow.com/s/WX2wOwBx

Official A/B Day Schedule 24-25

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE

McKinley Drop-off and Pick-up Map 

MCKINLEY SPIRIT WEAR IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE ORDER

Proceeds from order will benefit McKinley Athletics

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ONLINE STORE

Request Middle School records for students applying to high school(s)

Please complete the form located at https://forms.office.com/r/sbdhsv1a14 to request your child's records to be sent for high school admissions consideration to SLPS schools and/or non-SLPS schools.

McKinley Middle School Admissions Requirements

Admissions to McKinley Middle School are determined by the SLPS Gifted Education Office in Collaboration with the SLPS Recruitment and Retention Office. 

Please contact the Recruitment and Retention Office for questions related to the Application Process

https://www.slps.org/Domain/16872

-and/or- 

Contact the SLPS Gifted Education Office for More Information about Having your Child tested for Eligibility for Gifted Education Services

http://www.slps.org/gifted

McKinley High School Admissions Information

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy-              2156 Russell 63104  

Office: 314-773-0027   Fax: 314-244-1833 

Contacts: Dr. Kaylan Holloway-Principal               Dr. Julie Metzger-Asst. Principal         

Email to: Kaylan.Holloway@slps.org                     Julie.Metzger@slps.org                          

Website: www.slps.org/McKinleyCLA 

• Completed Magnet Application with McKinley selected as First or Second Choice 

Eighth Grade McKinley CJA Middle students must apply for the McKinley high school program and meet all requirements listed. 

• Copy of 6^th, 7^th and current 8^th grade report cards. 
• MINIMUM Acceptable Grade in all core classes (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) is a C, A and B grades preferred.  With a C grade, student must be proficient or advanced in Communications Arts and Mathematics MAP Scores, or 50^th percentile or higher on national normed standardized achievement test. 
• No out of school or in school suspensions one year prior to admission. In school suspensions may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  

• 90% or higher attendance rate in the year prior to applying to McKinley. 
• Applicants must score at or above the 50th percentile level on a standardized test, and in all sub-areas of the test. 
• One teacher and one administrator letter of recommendation. McKinley 8^th graders only need to submit one teacher recommendation. 
• Administrative Admissions Interview for students which includes a writing prompt essay portion.

Read more about McKinley Classic Leadership Academy's ranking in US News and World Reports.

Request a copy of your high school transcript by clicking HERE.