INTERNATIONAL EDU FOUNDATION USA PRIVATE BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

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1 INTERNATIONAL EDU FOUNDATION USA PRIVATE BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

2 HISTORY & FACILITY St. Thomas More is located on a 16-acre campus that originally housed Pio Nono High School (1890) and St. Francis Minor Seminary (1941). In 1972, two all-boys high schools, Don Bosco (1946) and Pio Nono, merged to form Thomas More High School. Thomas More remained an all-boys school until 1989, when we first admitted female students. On July 1, 2007, Thomas More High School officially became St. Thomas More High School. The addition of St. allows all prospective students, donors, visitors and neighbors to immediately know the mission and driving force behind the school: Jesus Christ and His love for us. Though the name changed slightly, the values and mission of the school remained the same. With an emphasis on innovation, St. Thomas More High School adopted a one-to-one wireless laptop curriculum, becoming the first high school in Milwaukee and the first Catholic high school in Wisconsin to implement such a program. Further solidifying commitment to innovation, St. Thomas More has been locally and nationally recognized for its engineering and biomedical science programs, both part of the Project Lead the Way curriculum.

3 WHAT IS ABOUT AMERICAN EDUCATION THAT MAKES IT SO ATTRACTIVE? The freedom to pursue education in a very competitive educational environment. A rich history of differing educational styles that requires us to be accountable and progressive. A direct connection to our Colleges and Universities that look for highly educated students. A reputation for producing quality students that become productive and contributing citizens.

4 WHY MILWAUKEE AND RACINE WISCONSIN?

5 SOME OF THE REASONS Long history of Education in Milwaukee both Public and Private. A constantly growing economy with Global connections and influence. Education is in the context of industry, pursuit of excellence, growth, productivity, citizenship and expansion. Truly a model city in terms of what makes a great city.

6 AT A GLANCE Established in 1972 The school's mascot is the Cavaliers Color(s) Cavalier Blue and Grey Athletics 18 varsity sports Athletics conference Metro Classic Nickname TM, STM, More Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Newspaper The Utopian Yearbook The Chancellor

7 BENEFIT OF AN STM EDUCATION St. Thomas More is a leader in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. In recent years, St. Thomas More s excellence in STEM has been recognized with the following awards: Milwaukee Business Journal s Eureka Award in Education STEM Forward s Excellence in STEM Education Award STEM Forward s STEMMY Partnership Award MIT Club of Wisconsin Technology Achievement Award St. Thomas More s leadership in STEM comes first and foremost from its teachers. Engineering chairperson and STEM Coordinator was recently named the 2016 Distinguished Educator of the Year by the Education Deans of Greater Milwaukee. This prestigious award recognizes educators who have facilitated high academic performance among their students, contributed significantly closing the achievement gap, and received the respect and admiration of their colleagues in the education community.

8 STM AND STEM EXCELLENCE I learned so many things at St. Thomas More that people here at Northwestern are being exposed to for the first time. Sophia Olmos (STM 14), currently studying biology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois Both our Engineering and Biomedical Sciences chairpersons serve as Project Lead the Way Master Teachers. In this role, they train fellow high school teachers from across the county, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills needed to prepare their students for college-level STEM courses. Project Lead the Way at St. Thomas More gives students an opportunity that is almost unheard of for a high school student. Besides being enjoyable and interesting, my experience is certainly paying dividends. Ben Boren (STM 14), currently attending Carthage College

9 STMHS currently offers 7 Advanced Placement Courses in: AP English Literature AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP U.S. History AP Psychology

10 STUDENTS LIFE Students at STM have the opportunity to learn in an environment that encourages personal growth and development as well as 21st century skills. Daily schedules, events, student services, and clubs and organizations are all designed to help students prepare for the rigor of college courses or the demands of the modern workforce. In addition to their pursuits in the classroom and on the athletic field, STM students have the opportunity to get involved in a number of clubs and organizations. These extracurricular activities give students the chance to develop leadership skills, attend social events, and have fun. Some of the Programs are: - Art Club - Chess Team - Engineering Club - Theatre - MORE Robotics - Forensics

11 ATHLETIC Home of the Cavaliers Saint Thomas More High School is a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and the Woodland Conference. The school offers the following sports: Fall: football, boys' cross country, girls' cross country, boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' swimming, girls' tennis, girls' golf, girls' pom pons Winter: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' bowling, girls' bowling, boys' swimming, girls' pom pons, wrestling Spring: baseball, boys' track & field, girls' track & field, boys' tennis, boys' golf, girls' soccer, girls' softball The achievements and excellence demonstrated by our predecessors at St. Francis Minor Seminary, Pio Nono, and Don Bosco remain a strong source of pride for our coaches and athletes. Each season, our teams write their own chapter in our long history with their accomplishments. STM is a charter member of the Metro Classic Conference. Fellow members of the Metro Classic are: Racine St. Catherine s Angels Racine Lutheran Crusaders Racine Prairie Hawks Shoreland Lutheran Pacers Burlington Catholic Central Hilltoppers Kenosha St. Joseph Lancers Whitefish Bay Dominican Knights Greendale Martin Luther Spartans

12 ATHLETIC FACILITIES

13 FINE ARTS

14 MILWAUKEE DORMITORY Milwaukee area students will stay at Milwaukee Dormitory campus is Central location of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and students will have access to all of the Milwaukee Dormitories facilities.

15 ADMISSION PROCESSING Step 1: Complete and apply online for the school application and resident application at Step 2: after IEF receives the student application; IEF will send the student application fee and security deposit bank transfer information. Step 3: after the student has transferred funds, a receipt of the transaction must be sent via mail, fax or to IEF (info@iedu4u.org) Step 4: after IEF has received the students application and confirmed the receipt of fund transfer, the application will be submitted to three partner schools for review. Upon review by each school, if the school has accepted the student, a school will issue the I-20 to prospective student(s). Step 5: after students receive their I-20, they will then apply for a visa to the USA consulate office in their respective country. If student visas are not approved, IEF will refund the security deposit. Students who receive a visa must apply for enrollment in 30 days or contact to IEF for any reason to delay enrollment. * IEF s partner schools have a special program for students who lack English proficiency. Students may still gain admission to a middle and high schools and have the TOEFL test waived while attending ESL courses at the IEF ESL special programs. Requirement documents: Copy of Passport Copy of Transcripts Bank Statement Student Recommendation TOEFL/IELTS score

16 THE END RESULT

17 BENEFIT OF AN STM EDUCATION St. Thomas More prepares students for college and career. With the help of our outstanding school counselors, STM students leave high school with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Here are a few of the many accomplishments of the class of 2016: Class salutatorian Aimee Gerschke received a full academic and athletic scholarship to play Division 1 golf for Drake University. Orlando Guzman received the Fast Track full academic scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. McKenzie Halwas is attending St. John s University in New York City on a full academic scholarship. Jenna Knueppel received the prestigious Quest Bridge Scholarship and is attending Brown University on a four-year full academic scholarship with a study abroad option. Pablo Ovalle-Castorena received the Urban Scholars full academic scholarship to Marquette University. Briana Rose received the Powers-Knapp full scholarship to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison. Stanley Wang received a scholarship to play Division 1 golf for Bradley University.

18 IN ADDITION TO UW SYSTEM SCHOOLS, THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED STM STUDENTS: Abroad Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas Saint Paul University (Ottowa, Canada) Arizona Arizona State University California California Institute of Technology San Diego State University Colorado Colorado State University University of Colorado-Boulder Fort Lewis College Florida Eckerd College Florida Southern State Wisconsin Alverno College Beloit College Cardinal Stritch University Carroll University Carthage College Concordia Edgewood College Lakeland College Marian University Milwaukee Ballet II Professional Second Company Marquette University Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Milwaukee School of Engineering Ripon College St. Norbert College Viterbo College Wisconsin Lutheran College Georgia Emory University New York American Musical and Dramatic Academy Fordham University St. John s University Wells College Ohio Franciscan University of Steubenville Xavier University Rhode Island Brown University South Carolina The Citadel College of Charleston Texas University of Texas-Dallas Virginia Virginia Tech

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