Academics

Scholars Program

Benet Scholar's Program

Extending the Curricular Experience of Our Students

Established in 2023, the selective, application-based Scholars Program seeks to extend and enrich the curricular experience of our students who have a passion in math, science, the humanities, arts, and leadership.

The program provides scholars the opportunity to explore and interact with passion and intention to grow beyond the curriculum through seminars, discussion, field trips and speakers. Rooted in, and worthy of, the Benedictine Tradition, we seek to engage first through our shared beliefs in the Rule of St. Benedict and live in reflection of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and interaction with each other.

The Scholars Program curates deep interest in how skill and talent can be supported by intentional curiosity and commitment to shared purpose. We are proud to celebrate the work of our student body, enrich interdisciplinary work, and commit to future development.

SERVANT LEADERS:
In addition to the curricular expectations, Scholars must exemplify the Benedictine values of hospitality, respect for persons, and community with deliberate intention.
Freshman and Sophomore Scholars engage in 25 service hours each year. Juniors and Seniors will complete 15 hours each year.

William Myers ‘97, President

Benedictine Education is transformative of the human heart and mind. To achieve wisdom, acknowledgement of what we know and a recognition of what we have yet to learn are sought by the community. Our Scholars Program is a community committed to the formation of the whole person rather than the intellect alone and to live between rigorous thinking and intentional practice.

Benet Scholars join one of three communities:

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ST. ANSELM OF CANTERBURY

Saint Anselm of Canterbury Scholars is an enrichment program designed to enhance the curriculum of students who excel is the Humanities and Arts. Discussions and seminars support the work beyond the curriculum.

Seeing the human experience through written and visual encounters expands the conned nature of the classroom and beyond. Our Benedictine heritage compels us to understand, to respect the viewpoints of others, and to adhere to standards of excellence in thinking and communications. Learning to listen well and respond deeply to other and the world is a prerequisite for growing in wisdom that requires courage and perseverance.

CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS:
Scholars must maintain a 95% weighted GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of four courses at the Honors or AP level during the school year. Saint Anselm Scholars are required to take a Fine Arts course and two AP Classes in the disciplines before graduation.
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ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN

Saint Hildegard of Bingen Scholars is an enrichment program designed to extend the development of Science and Math excellence.

Enriching scientific and mathematical engagement beyond the classroom encourages a deeper development of academic interests and commitment to future inquiry. Extending conversations and shared experiences allows Hildegard Scholars to connect with each other in active conversation, and in crafting a shard vision of how passion, talent, and skill intersect to inform the future. Our Benedictine heritage compels future scientists, engineers, and doctors to incorporate faith and morality in the sciences.

CURRICULAR EXPECTATIONS:
Scholars must maintain a 95% weighted GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of four courses at the Honors or AP level during the regular school year. Saint Hildegard Scholars are required to take four consecutive years of Math and at least one AP Science and AP Math course before graduation.
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CONVERSATIO

Conversatio Scholars is an enrichment program designed to enhance the curriculum of leadership. Our Leadership Scholars seek to apply, with deliberate intention, the philosophical and practical lessons of leading in order to understand ourselves and our community.

Future leaders come from classroom, co-curricular, and athletic spaces, and they seek to expand interactions with other committed leaders. Our Benedictine heritage compels us to lead with stability, discipline, faithfulness, and resilience.

CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS:
Scholars must maintain a 90% weighted GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of one course at the Honors or AP level during the school year. AP Seminar is preferred for its leadership focus.
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