Transitioning to a Co-educational Environment 

Questions and Answers 

 

 

Why is McClancy transitioning to a co-ed environment at this time? 

 

. Based on a thorough 2001 co-educational study consultation study conducted in tandem 
with a strategic plan, we feel that the best way to advance the mission of the school in 
offering a comprehensive, quality educational program is to accommodate the need for an 
additional co-educational institution in this area. 


 

How does co-education affect the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart? 

 

. The mission of Brothers of the Sacred Heart, which has a rich tradition dating back to 
1821 in Lyon, France, will remain as strong as ever at Msgr. McClancy MHS. In fact, 
there are many Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools throughout the world that are co-
educational in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The Brothers’ 
mission is based on seven educational characteristics and they apply to the formation and 
education of all young people. These characteristics are as follows: 


 

- A Spirituality of the Heart of Christ 

- An Integration of Faith & Life 

- A Spirit of Community 

- Formation of the Whole Person 

- Availability 

- An Ordered and Structured Environment 

- A Special Concern for the Poor & Neglected 

 

Will transfer female students be accepted in the 2012/2013 school year on all levels? 


. No. Transfer female students will only be accepted for a particular grade level 
appropriate to the schedule of the transition. For example, transfer female students for the 
9th grade would be accepted for the 2012/2013 school year, transfer female 9th and 10th 
grade students will be accepted in the 2013/2014 school year, etc. 


 

How will McClancy prepare to welcome young women? 

 

. Approximately 20% of the current faculty is female. 82% of the faculty has taught in a 
co-educational environment. The school has always accepted females for participation in 
summer sessions as well as TACHS preparation programs. Msgr. McClancy MHS 
maintains a strong College Credit Program, Advanced Placement (AP) Program along 



with its regular college preparatory program and scholarship opportunities. The facility 
upgrades that have already been completed along with other ongoing projects with 
extracurricular programs (including a women’s athletic program) will be accommodated 
for equal opportunities for our female students. 


 

The following facility changes have recently been made at the school: 

 

- New heating and air conditioning system in building 

- Fully soundproofed building 

- New lighting system in the entire school 

- New SmartBoards and interactive boards in the classrooms 

- New LCD projectors in the classroom ceilings 

- Newly renovated gymnasium (with air-conditioning) 

- Newly surfaced running track 

- New locker room 

 

The ongoing projects are as follows with completion dates included: 

 

- Newly renovated Biology, Physics and Chemistry labs (Summer 2011) 

- Newly renovated Media Center (Summer 2012) 

- Newly renovated Art Studio (Summer 2012)