McKinley High School Admissions Information

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy-              2156 Russell 63104  

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

Contacts: Dr. LaRon Haymore -Principal               Dr. Julie Metzger-Asst. Principal         

Email to: laron.haymore@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.