The McCallie School is a boys’ college-preparatory school located on Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA offering boarding and day school places. It was founded in 1905 and, today, regards itself as one of the leading schools in the Southern United States. Its ethos is one of academic excellence, together with a strong code of morality and personal integrity. It receives day students in grades 6-12 and boarding students in grades 9-12, and enrollment (in 2005) is 890, comprising 630 in the Upper School and 260 in the Middle School. The current Headmaster is Dr. R. Kirk Walker (appointed in 1999), the first headmaster to be outside of the McCallie family. Educational institutions are often categorised along several dimensions. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... A yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually as a report or summary of statistics or facts. ... A Web site (or colloquially, Website) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on a Web server, usually accessible via the Internet or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible via HTTP... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school) is a private secondary school designed to prepare a student for higher education. ... Missionary Ridge is a geographic feature in Chattanooga, Tennessee, site of the Battle of Missionary Ridge, a battle in the American Civil War, fought on November 25, 1863. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... Historic Southern United States. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

History

McCallie was founded in 1905 by two brothers, Spencer and Park McCallie, both alumni of nearby Baylor School. It became a military school during World War I, a common practice among private schools at that time. The military program ended in 1970. 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... Baylor School is a co-educational private secondary school on the outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

The School

A sketch of McCallie's campus.

McCallie School, located on the western slope of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was founded in 1905 and today is recognized as one of the southern United States' preeminent college-preparatory schools. Its stated policy is to accept young men with above average to exceptional academic abilities, and those students matriculate at some of the best colleges and universities in the United States. In recent years, McCallie has been recognized for its innovative educational programs and its overall standards of excellence. Recently, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called McCallie "one of the leading secondary educational institutions in the United States." Many of McCallie’s alumni have gone on to become leaders in business, politics, art, science, and religion. Image File history File links M_mcc. ... Missionary Ridge is a geographic feature in Chattanooga, Tennessee, site of the Battle of Missionary Ridge, a battle in the American Civil War, fought on November 25, 1863. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... Historic Southern United States. ... The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the only major daily newspaper of Atlanta and metro Atlanta. ... Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions. ... The Bath, a painting by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). ... Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ...

The mission of the School has not changed since its founding in 1705. McCallie’s stated purpose is to prepare students for entrance into college and for successful academic work there. McCallie stresses high academic standards and believes that challenging work best develops useful intellectual ability. Although not affiliated with any religious organization, McCallie states that it supports the spiritual growth of its students and believes that response to the Christian gospel builds a strong moral foundation and a sense of civic and social duty. The School teaches and values personal integrity, intellectual honesty, and a strong work ethic. Its intention is to promote the development of leadership skills and the ability to be both a self-confident individual and a dynamic member of a community. The School values and promotes an energetic response to the contemporary world and a respect for tradition. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Gospel (disambiguation). ...

McCallie’s campus comprises 100 acres on Missionary Ridge, the site of a major battle during the American Civil War. It is located 3 miles east of downtown Chattanooga. A major expansion program over the past few years has extended the campus southward and doubled the number of athletic fields available to students. The Battle of Missionary Ridge was a major battle of the American Civil War fought on November 25, 1863 in Chattanooga, Tennessee as part of the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign. ... This article is becoming very long. ...

McCallie’s endowment is $50 million, with an annual operating budget of about $23 million. The Annual Sustaining Fund drive raises about $2.5 billion a year.

McCallie is an all-boys school and its stated belief is that the educational, physical, and social needs of secondary school students can best be met in a single-sex educational environment. To complement its single-sex commitment, McCallie has a coordinate program with Girls’ Preparatory School (GPS) in Chattanooga. McCallie and GPS students participate in a wide variety of afternoon and weekend social activities. Single-sex education is the practice of conducting education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings or schools. ...

Boarding students in the 2005–06 student body came from twenty-two different states and six international countries. The largest student groups are from Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas. Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...

McCallie is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, the International Coalition of Boys Schools, the Independent Schools Innovation Consortium, the Secondary School Admission Test Board, the Education Records Bureau, and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is a regional accreditor for over 13,000 public and private educational institutions ranging from preschool to college level in the Southern United States. ... The National Association of Independent Schools is a U.S.-based organization for independent schools. ...

Academic teaching

McCallie’s academic program centers on a strong core curriculum of mathematics, sciences, English, foreign languages, and history. This curriculum is further strengthened by eighteen Advance Placement courses and numerous honors courses. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are stressed at McCallie and nearly half the members of every graduating class receive college placement or credit for AP courses taken at McCallie. Euclid, Greek mathematician, 3rd century BC, as imagined by by Raphael in this detail from The School of Athens. ... Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... History studies the past in human terms. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Languages offered by McCallie include Spanish, Chinese, French, Latin, and Japanese. The school has expanded its academic offerings to include travel/study abroad programs, and it sponsors exchange programs with schools in places such as Japan, Latin America, and France. Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

Teaching is undertaken by the 108 full-time faculty members, 12 part-time faculty members, 4 full-time academic counselors, and numerous adjunct faculty members and tutors. Nearly half of the faculty and staff members live on campus, either in dormitories or nearby houses.

Honor code

A central part of the School’s culture is its "Honor Code". All students are held to this code, which proclaims that lying, cheating, and stealing are unacceptable for a McCallie student. The code also stipulates that McCallie students are trusted by their teachers and administrators to tell the truth in all circumstances. The code is structured to encourage a life of honor and integrity and to establish a McCallie student as one whose word is his bond, whose work is always his own, and around whom the property of others is safe. Every student is required to sign his name to the "Honor Pledge" on all written schoolwork: This work is my own. I have neither given nor received unauthorized help on this test. Image File history File links Large_2_220. ...

The Student Senate, a group elected by the students, administers the Honor Code, which can vote to place a student on probation, or even expel a student for a second honor offense.

Athletics

In addition to its academic program, McCallie is committed to the physical development of its students. The school participates in fourteen varsity sports (American football, baseball, basketball, cross-country, track and field athletics, tennis, swimming and diving, lacrosse, rowing, wrestling, soccer, golf, bowling, and rock-climbing). In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, or high school or other secondary school. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... The Minnesota State High school Cross Country Meet A cross country race in Seaside, Oregon. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... This article concentrates on human swimming. ... For other uses, see Dive. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two competitors competing for a physical advantage. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs, and also is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed standard playing area. ... A bowler releases the ball. ... Rock climbers on Valkyrie at The Roaches in Staffordshire, England. ...

In recent years, the School has expanded its athletic program to make more opportunities available to students who do not wish to compete on the varsity level. An elaborate intramural program offers such opportunities as karate, juggling, and Ultimate Frisbee, as well as nonvarsity competition in traditional sports. This program is called "MTA", an acronym for McCallie Tornado Athletics. Karate ) ( ) or karate-dō ) is a martial art that developed from a synthesis of indigenous Ryukyuan fighting methods and Chinese kempo [1]. Karate originally meant Te, or hand, i. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... Look up ultimate, penultimate, antepenultimate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Tennessee Super Prep Conference

• Baylor School
• Brentwood Academy
• Briarcrest Christian School
• Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)
• Father Ryan High School
• McCallie School
• Memphis University School
• Montgomery Bell Academy

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Campus facilities

McCallie’s campus is considered one of the best preparatory campuses in the South United States, with a dozen major buildings and several smaller structures. Boarding students live in five different dormitories that are located adjacent to the academic quadrangle, and a new residence hall is slated for completion before August, 2007.

All academic buildings and all dormitories have fiber-optic connections with Internet access. Numerous computer centers are located throughout the academic facilities, with students having access to more than 125 PCs. In addition, McCallie has Ethernet ports and a wireless network in strategic locations.

In 1993, McCallie opened the 180,000-square-foot Sports and Activities Center, which has been recognized as one of the finest high school athletic facilities in the United States. The $13-million facility contains five performance courts, a 25-yard-by-25-meter indoor pool, a wrestling room, a weight room, an aerobics room, an indoor track, a racquetball court, and a climbing gym. Other athletic facilities include the 4,000-seat Spears stadium with a six-lane track, the outdoor swimming area (known as McCallie Lake), six intramural fields, a tennis center with two indoor and twelve outdoor courts, three baseball fields, a lacrosse field and a soccer field. 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Racquetball racquet and ball Racquetball is a sport played with racquets and a hollow rubber ball on an indoor or outdoor court. ...

Student life

Founded as a Christian school, the school still retains a focus on spiritual life. The institution is Christian, and a letter is sent to families of other religions upon their acceptance to explain this. Non-Christian beliefs are certainly promoted and encouraged within the school community as an overall sense of diversity has always been one of the school's goals. Boarding students are required to attend a religious service weekly. Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ...

The school maintains an ongoing rivalry with nearby prep school, Baylor School, which primarily manifests itself in athletic competitions such as football. In fact, both schools have "The McCallie-Baylor Game" in lieu of a "homecoming" game. Currently, McCallie has a nine-year winning streak. Baylor School is a co-educational private secondary school on the outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee. ...

McCallie also takes part in coordinate activities with its sister school, Girls Preparatory School. This program, begun in 1986, brings McCallie and GPS students together in myriad social and academic activities. Girls Preparatory School, often called simply GPS, is an all-female college preparatory school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ...

Daily life

McCallie's Alumni Hall

McCallie believes that a boy matures best when he is challenged and busy. It is an achievement-oriented, work-ethic school. Therefore, from the time they wake until lights out, students stay busy. For boarding students, the day begins at 7 a.m. with a full breakfast that is served in the cafeteria. Classes begin at 8, and each of the seven periods of the day last 50 minutes. If a student has a free period, he can study in the library, the Learning Center, or the Writing Center; or he can relax in the Student Center or his room if he's a boarder. Image File history File links AlumniHall. ...

All students attend assembly once a week and chapel three days a week, at midmorning. Chapel services consist of nondenominational talks by students, faculty members, or guest speakers. Academic classes end at 3 or 3:30 depending on the day, and students then attend athletics, drama, or music practice or work on student publications. These activities conclude between 5:10 and 6:00, at which time day students leave campus. Dinner is served at 5:30, and the period from 7:30 to 9:30 is set aside for study. Lights out is at 10:45 for freshmen and is later by 30-minute intervals for each grade. However, the lights out policy becomes more flexible as students mature. The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ...

Boarding students are required to attend a worship service of their choice each week. Student-led services are often held on campus, and McCallie buses transport students to off-campus churches, temples, mosques, and other places of worship. It has been suggested that Ecclesia (Church) be merged into this article or section. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ... The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ...

Alumni

Prominent alumni include:

• Billionaire and media mogul Ted Turner
• Former Senator and White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker Jr.
• Ralph McGill, former Pulitzer Prize-winning editor of the Atlanta Constitution
• Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek
• Televangelist and Christian Broadcasting Network founder Pat Robertson
• Former South Carolina Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
• Zach Wamp, current member of House of Representatives from Tennessee
• Sonny Montgomery, former member of House of Representatives from Mississippi
• Ben Curtis (actor) Steven, "The Dell Dude"

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External links

• Official web site
• Official video micro site