President's Welcome
Welcome to San Miguel High School, a Catholic, college preparatory high school located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona's economically-disadvantaged south side, near 12th Avenue and Valencia. San Miguel provides a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that will ensure that all of our students consistently reach high levels of achievement and that our graduates are admitted to and attend college. Under the charism of the Christian Brothers, the school operates with an unqualified belief in the dignity of its students and their right to learn in a caring and safe environment focused on challenging academic standards.
We are committed to preparing our students for success in the classroom and in the workplace. Through our Corporate Internship Program, every student spends five days each month working in an entry-level professional position in a Tucson business. Through this unique four-year work study experience, students broaden their horizons and develop practical workplace skills. Students' wages help offset the cost of their tuition, thereby providing the means to an educational opportunity for students whose families could not otherwise afford it.
We welcome visitors and interested families and friends who wish to learn more about San Miguel.
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May Message from the President Dear Friends of San Miguel, As we wrap up the school year, I’m pleased to report that we have already accepted 90 freshmen for the 2010-2011 school year and, based on the applications on file, we should be looking at San Miguel’s first waiting list. God is good! Our annual Senior Parent Reception was held on April 15th. This event gives students the opportunity to thank their parents or guardians for the sacrifices they made to give them a quality education and better prospects for the future. Our annual CIP Partner Appreciation Luncheon was held on April 29th at the Hotel Arizona. This event gives us the opportunity to thank all of our corporate partners for their commitment to San Miguel, and to educate prospective partners about the importance and benefits of the Corporate Internship Program. San Miguel is proud to be graduating our third senior class on Saturday, May 22nd. Once again, 100% of our seniors are graduating and 100% have been accepted to college. Mr. Norman McClelland, President and CEO of Shamrock Foods, has graciously agreed to be the speaker at our Senior Presentation. We’re honored to have him speak to our students about the value of hard work and the importance of giving back to the community. Following is a list of our graduation events: Senior Presentation: Friday, May 21, 8:00 AM, Click Family Student Center Baccalaureate Mass: Friday, May 21, 7:00 PM, St. Augustine Cathedral Graduation: Saturday, May 22, 9:00 AM, Click Family Student Center Our Principal search is wrapping up and we expect to be making an announcement in the near future. Stay tuned! Thanks to everyone in the San Miguel community for helping us to continue to change the face of the south side of Tucson one student at a time. Leslie Shultz-Crist, President Blessings,
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Leslie Shultz-Crist is the President of San Miguel High School. Leslie is an experienced, accomplished administrator who will bring with her a deep passion for Catholic education. As a long-time resident of Tucson, she knows our community well. Leslie will continue the great progress of San Miguel and will lead it forward as the school continues to pursue its mission.
Leslie Shultz-Crist was the principal of St. Ambrose Catholic School, and previously was an Adjunct Professor at Pima Community College and at Central Arizona College. She received her bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Resources at the University of Arizona and her master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix.