Mission and Vision

Our Mission: The mission of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is to provide, through research-based strategies, an education that will meet the unique learning styles of the gifted and talented learner in an urban setting.

Our Vision: McKinley Classical Leadership Academy endeavors to prepare its students for the 21st Century to be world-class leaders of character, academic superiority, and cultural awareness. McKinley CLA will accomplish this goal in the context of an urban, multiracial, multicultural community led by a highly qualified instructional staff.

Announcements

10/15/2021 McKinley Newsletter: click HERE

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Student Symptom Decision Tree: LINK

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McKinley's Chess Club is re-launching for the 2021-22 school year!
- Opening week: meet Tue 10/12 & Thu 10/14, beginning at 2:07 pm
- Following weeks: meet once per week (more details forthcoming)
- Location: Room 323 (Mr. Smith's classroom)
- For more information, contact Mr. Smith: Ellis.Smith@slps.org
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McKinley High School Recommendation Forms: click on the link to access the recommendation forms required to apply to McKinley's high school: LINK

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10/1/2021 McKinley Newsletter: click here

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PTO Membership Toolkit: McKinley parents/guardians, to get updates from the High School PTO, sign up for Membership Toolkit at this link.

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SLPS is now hiring long-term positions for substitute teachers, clerks, and special education instructional care aides! For more information, including how to apply, click on this link.

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P-EBT Update: click here

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Immunization Requirements: See the following links for school immunization requirements at the state and district levels. Contact Nurse Regina Johnson (regina.johnson@slps.org) for more information:

** Missouri School Immunization Requirements one-pager: LINK

** District information containing some immunization requirements and resources that are free or low-cost: LINK

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Dear McKinley Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),

As we commit to fostering a school year to our students that supports them both emotionally and academically, we are diligently working to provide you with pertinent information. We are preparing for the “new normal.” Your partnership and collaboration are needed and appreciated more than ever. Please make us aware of all concerns. All staff members have to adhere to COVID testing prior to the start of school. We are also reviewing procedures and protocols of the building to make certain students and staff are adhering to the guidelines provided to us by the CDC and the St. Louis City Department of Health.

The St. Louis City Department of Health (DOH) has required the following guidelines for our schools:
- Temperature check upon entry w/COVID screening questions for both staff and students
- Social distancing guidelines of 3 feet recommendations
- Masks to be worn by all students and staff
- Stairways will remain directional
- No students will be allowed to attend school if they are not current with their immunizations (the district is sponsoring a clinic to support these efforts)
All student learning for McKinley will be in person only. If you desire an online learning option for your student, you will need to complete an application. Please use this link to read about the program and apply https://www.slps.org/Page/43941.

No changes are allowed until semester per the district directives. Registration dates for students are listed below. Due to the need to social distance, we are asking that you limit the number of persons entering the building with you student. During registration, we will stagger admittance to the school to make sure we are adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Everyone will enter at door 12 and exit out of the main entrance doors. Masks are to be worn by everyone entering the building. This process has proven to be successful and effective with controlling the flow of traffic.

We will also update the school’s website with information so that is available to you.

Upcoming Dates:
- August 12, 2021 -6th grade orientation 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Mr. Lischwe will send specific details)
- August 18, 2021 – Middle School Registration 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- August 18, 2021 – Evening Registration for students who are not able to make the earlier times 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- August 19, 2021 – High School Registration 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- If you are not able to make the listed registration times, please contact the school so that we can make arrangements and make certain we have all of the information needed for your student.
- August 23, 2021 – First day of school for SLPS
Thank you,

Nakia V. King Ed.S., Principal

Mckinley Classical Leadership Academy

Nakia.King@slps.org

(314) 773-0027 office

Upcoming Events

Tuesday

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Board of Education: Work Session
November 9, 2021

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Meeting of the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis

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McKinley Classical Leadership Academy High School

Mission and Vision

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6 McKinley Students Earn Music Honors

McKinley again ranks #6 in Missouri

5 McKinley CLA students selected as 2020-21 Art Fair at the Zoo winners

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Tuesday

November 9, 2021