Rolling Admissions
Marianapolis is accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer. Click here to fill out an inquiry form!
Boarder or day student, upperclassman or new student: there is a lot to do at Marianapolis. Every weekend includes trips to area attractions: professional sporting events, museums, malls, theaters, and more. There is plenty to do right on campus, too. One dorm might be baking while another is hosting a football watch party.
Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Boys' Crew (V, JV)
Girls' Crew (V, JV)
Cross Country (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Girls' Field Hockey (V)
Golf (Co-ed) (V, JV)
Boys' Soccer (V, JV, 3rds)
Girls' Soccer (V, JV)
Girls' Volleyball (V, JV)
Non-Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Athletic Training Room Manager
Dance
Drama
Instructional Tennis
Media Team
Mixed Martial Arts
Strength & Conditioning
Yoga
Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Boys' Basketball (V, JV, 3rds)
Girls' Basketball (V, JV, 3rds)
Indoor Track (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Wrestling (Co-ed) (V, JV)
Swimming (Co-ed) (V, JV)
Math Team
Non-Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Athletic Training Room Manager
Intramural Badminton
Drama
Media Team
Strength & Conditioning
Yoga
Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Boys' Baseball (V, JV)
Badminton (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Crew (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Boys' Lacrosse (V, JV)
Girls' Lacrosse (V)
Girls' Softball (V, JV)
Boys' Tennis (V)
Girls' Tennis (V)
Track & Field (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Ultimate Frisbee (Co-Ed) (V, JV)
Non-Competitive Extracurricular Activities:
Athletic Training Room Manager
Dance
Media Team
Musical
Admission ambassadors are current freshmen who help prospective students experience a day at Marianapolis. Prospective students will spend the day shadowing the ambassador. The ambassador's role is to assist with campus navigation, interact with others, acquaint their shadow with the community and make them feel comfortable during their day on campus.
Calliope is our annual student literary arts magazine presenting the creative writing, poetry, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional works of art created over the course of the year. Students can apply for leadership editing positions or volunteer to be a part of the selection committee that reviews all of the submitted work.
The Coding Club is for any student interested in learning more about coding and programing. The club is student lead where projects come from their particular interests whenever possible. It is a field that is growing that is becoming a concept that is easily adapted to the high school level to put students into a new way of thinking that may challenge them to look at the world in a different way.
Formally known as the Knights Who Say Knit, we are now the Holders of the Sacred Words “Knit”, “Crochet”, and “Nee-wom”. Start your journey on the road of yarn arts or continue down your current path. Bring in quests that you’re currently working on or look through the mythical basket of yarns to start a new adventure. Join us for good music, good company, and good relaxation.
Model UN is a club for students interested in international affairs. The club is primarily a fall semester club and we spend time preparing for the Model UN Conference at Fairfield University held in November, where students engage in a simulation, playing the roles of various political personalities and institutions from different countries. Students learn role playing, public speaking, research and analysis skills.
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl is a quiz bowl competition funded by NOAA that focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of understanding our oceans and other aquatic ecosystems. Students compete in teams of 5 at the regional level with the opportunity to move on to the national level. The CT Regional is hosted by Project O at the UCONN Avery Point Campus.
Student ambassadors, as 9th graders, take on the responsibility of providing prospective students their first and arguably most important impression of our school and community. This role is vitally important in the recruitment process the Admission Office undertakes. Families, and specifically, the shadows themselves, are seeking the most real and organic perspective of the Marianapolis experience. Spending a day with a current student provides this.
Similarly, new ambassadors are searching for the best ways in which to build off of their own experiences as shadows and apply their knowledge now as the hosts themselves. Ambassador Club is a tool and forum to train, reflect, and prepare for their duties as ambassadors. Much like our guests, ambassadors can learn much from their peers and those veteran students and ambassadors who went through this and have their ideas and styles of how to best entertain shadows. With this in mind, Ambassador Captains are former ambassadors that lend their expertise by participating in club time, speaking with ambassadors, contributing to portal and group spaces, and more. This position affords the chance for you to be a positive influence and teaching presence on your peers while again lending a hand to the Admission Office.
Calliope is the annual student-run literary arts magazine presenting creative writing, poetry, and two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. Each edition features works created over the course of the year. There are three possible leadership roles within Calliope: Editor in Chief, Writing Editor, and Visual Art Editor. To look at previous issues please check out the Marianapolis Preparatory School website’s Publication page.
The Editor in Chief works in support of the Faculty Advisor, the Visual Art Editor, the Writing Editor, as well as the Art Selection Committee to create the publication. They should expect to help support each facet of the project, including making Morning Announcements, planning and attending meetings, and working to meet all the requirements of our project deadlines. For example, the Editor in Chief is responsible of reviewing the final draft of the publication (before LEAP week and Spring Break) for quality assurance, as well as designing and completing the “Editor’s Page.” Additional Qualification: Two years of experience on Calliope.
The Writing Editor works in support of the Faculty Advisor, the Editor in Chief, the Visual Art Editor, as well as the Art Selection Committee to create the publication. They should expect to help with organizing and reviewing all of the writing submissions, attending meetings pertaining to writing, and working to meet the requirements of our project deadlines. For example, the Writing Editor is responsible of reviewing the final draft of the publication (before LEAP week and Spring Break) for quality assurance, as well as helping to develop the preface. Additional Qualification: One year of experience on Calliope.
The Visual Arts Editor works in support of the Faculty Advisor, the Editor in Chief, the Writing Editor, as well as the Art Selection Committee to create the publication. They should expect to help with organizing and reviewing all of the visual art submissions, attending meetings pertaining to visual art, and working to meet the requirements of our project deadlines. For example, the Visual Arts Editor is responsible of reviewing the final draft of the publication (before LEAP week and Spring Break) for quality assurance, as well as helping to choose the cover art. Additional Qualification: One year of experience on Calliope.
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) helps to promote greater interest and participation in, and organize many activities planned for the entire Marianapolis community. Student leaders are organized into five major categories, so personal strengths are best used: Public Announcers, Organizers, Participators, EL Pre-Teach Gurus, and Coffee House Creators. In each of these categories, students must brainstorm new ideas, develop programs with the Coordinator of Weekend Activities, and implement programs through active participation that provide opportunities for growth through educational, cultural, social, and recreational experiences.
CAB focuses on the entertainment needs of the students at Marianapolis. The purpose is to instill quality and meaningful high school experiences that not only allow for fun activities, but most importantly promote experiences which allow for personal growth and community bonding.
Camp Stonewall is a sleepaway summer camp for kids age 7-15 at Marianapolis. Interns work throughout the summer at Camp Stonewall. In addition, they support several Open House events in the spring (helping facilitate outdoor games and activities with kids). They should also expect to help support special events on campus that are similar to Camp Stonewall events (eg: Lord Thompson Cup Floor Hockey, Dodgeball, Minute to Win It, etc). For more information, please visit the CSW Internship page.
At Marianapolis, captains of each sport will be chosen to represent their fellow teammates, create stronger relationships with coaches and athletic directors, and other captains. Captains have strong athletic, academic, and social influences on their teammates, which helps to foster a sense of community and camaraderie among the players and coaches.
What are the expectations of captains?
Please note: Captains are selected by the coaches, Athletic Director, and Assistant Athletic Director. There is no formal application process.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Class Representative
Marianapolis presents an opportunity to rising juniors and seniors to take charge of school-wide community service efforts. Students with a passion for serving others have the opportunity to work with classmates and faculty to plan and execute fundraising and service events for the school community.
What are the expectations of Community Service Council leaders?
The Council is comprised of five students: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Deans’ Office Liaison. Rising juniors and seniors will be considered for each position. Students may indicate a preference for position within the Council, but all applicants will be considered for all positions.
President - It is the responsibility of the President to oversee the Council and the many groups and clubs that are service related. The President is responsible for communication with the student body, the faculty advisor, the Assistant Head of School, and the Head of School.
Vice President - It is the responsibility of the Vice President to help oversee the Council and the many groups and clubs that are service related. The Vice President is responsible for starting meetings, reviewing the agenda, and communicating with student leaders of service related groups.
Secretary - It is the responsibility of the Secretary to keep minutes of each Council meeting. In these notes, the Secretary will record topics of conversation, planning details, members’ responsibilities, and next steps.
Treasurer - It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to monitor all funds pertaining to community service. The Treasurer is responsible for tracking funds raised by the many service groups at Marianapolis. For certain events, the Treasurer is responsible for collecting and depositing funds. This student leader will work closely with the faculty advisor and the School’s business office.
Communications Representative - It is the responsibility of the Communications Representative to provide content for the Marianapolis Campus Ministry Twitter account, parent newsletter, and other publications. This student must have skills in photography and social media.
Club Officer - The Club Officer is responsible for developing the mission and action of the Community Service Club. To this end, this student is expected to be a member of the Putnam Interact Club, a local teen service organization.
At Marianapolis, we offer orientation for new and returning students in August and for new students in January. The Deans’ Office will select a group of mature and dedicated student leaders to assist with implementing orientation programs. Throughout the academic year, Orientation Leaders may be called to serve as guides for new students who are making the transition from their previous environment to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of Marianapolis.
As a Peer Assistant, it is your role to help instructors facilitate and prepare for activities in various classes. You will be responsible for various tasks that contribute to the facilitation of these events. You will help instructor’s guide and coach students along as they explore their understanding and mastery of various skills.
Science Department: Lab PA Responsibilities:
Peer Assistants agree to maintain a safe classroom environment and assist students in their endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of science concepts and skills, while acting as a role model and the standard for other students.
You will also help as an aide to prepare and carry out various events hosted by the Marianapolis Science Department throughout the school year. It is your job as a Lab PA to act as a role model to students and help to provide a safe and productive classroom setting. You should look to anticipate the needs of students and instructors during lab and hands-on activities.
Modern Languages Department Peer Assistant:
Peer Assistants agree to maintain an engaging classroom environment and assist students in their endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of and an appreciation for language concepts and skills, while acting as a role model and the standard for other students.
You will be asked to take part in cultural events, specific to the language in which you lead, that occur at Marianapolis throughout the year in conjunction with the Modern Languages Department. Language PAs are role models to language learners, helping to create an atmosphere in which students, teacher, and peer assistants work together in order to produce the target language
Peer Leadership is all about students helping students. Open to rising seniors, the Peer Leaders are part of a team that creates a supportive environment that empowers themselves and their peers to make healthy, positive decisions and to achieve their fullest potential. Members play a major role in reducing the fears and disconnectedness that many freshmen feel as they enter a new environment.
The Peer Leadership program is a year-long curriculum that focuses on real-life skills based on unique stages of the year. Peer leadership emphasizes a team-building approach, a trusting and safe environment for students to learn about themselves. During the school year, the foundation of the Peer Leadership program is in two distinctive weekly meetings: a planning and educational meeting with the Peer Leadership faculty and students, and the delivery of the lesson to the 9th graders.
A Residential Assistant is a rising junior or senior who is a respected and empowered student-leader in the dorm. Every RA is the voice of their house/hall and fellow boarding students.
What are the expectations of a Residential Assistant?
The SLAM (Student Leading Adaptation by Modeling) Program is designed for international students who are kind, honest, respectful, passionate, caring, approachable, helpful, responsible, hard-working, confident, and trustworthy. Greatness is defined by what we do every day. To be a student leader you need to exhibit the habits of a leader on a daily basis. They show interest in American culture while taking pride in their own cultural identity. They strive to adapt to a new environment by keeping an open mind and actively participating in diverse on-and-off-campus activities. They lead by example in the classroom, on the field, in the houses and halls, on off-campus school events and school-sponsored trips. They hold a high standard for themselves and push themselves to be the best they can while helping their peers achieve their goals. They demonstrate the aforementioned proper adaptive strategies, especially when no one is watching.
Marianapolis Preparatory School provides an opportunity to rising juniors and seniors to lead the student body in faith development. Current sophomores and juniors with an interest in personal growth and a desire to help others are chosen to coordinate retreat experiences and student participation in liturgy and music, all the while being examples of faith in action.
Areas of Focus:
Marianapolis Preparatory School provides an opportunity to rising juniors and seniors to lead the school community through student government. Current sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to run for Student Council Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President. Current juniors will have the opportunity to run for Student Council President. While each role requires specific skills, all Student Council officers will be charged with planning major school events throughout the school year. Additionally, all classes will be represented by two representatives and the Class Vice Presidents at all Student Council meetings and events. The Student Council officers are charged with leading by example, demonstrating enthusiasm and organizational skills, while dedicating much of their own time to working behind the scenes to support the MPrep community.
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
The Marianapolis Tech Crew is comprised of students who are interested in supporting the community in its use of technology. Tech Crew members must be self-motivated individuals who share a desire to use technology to make their environment better.
Tech Crew members are supported by the Tech Crew President who distributes the helpdesk tickets and manages the other members, with the support of the faculty advisor.
Marianapolis Preparatory School provides an opportunity to rising juniors to lead the student body in physical, emotional, and spiritual health development. Current sophomores with a passion for helping others and leading by example will have the opportunity to work with experienced faculty to design and implement a comprehensive Wellness curriculum for the rising sophomore class.
What are the expectations of Wellness Leaders?
Wellness Leaders will have regular meetings at the end of the current academic school year with current Wellness Leaders and faculty to plan curriculum and to take part in training for the following school year. Weekly planning and debriefing meetings will continue throughout the following school year.
Students are welcome to dine in the Dining & Community Room for each meal. Weekday meals are offered: Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 8:00 AM, lunch is served from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and dinner is served from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. On weekend days, brunch is served from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and dinner is served from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.
The Sage Dining Staff provides a variety of options each day, so whether you are a vegetarian, or gluten-free, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the daily menu provided by Sage Dining Services.
Marianapolis is accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer. Click here to fill out an inquiry form!