Dr. Elizabeth Fischer

www.sbaeagles.org

We would like to thank you for considering SBA for your high school experience.

Lots of opportunities!

Excellent Academics!

Service opportunities!

Come be an EAGLE!

Time to SOAR!!!!!

School hours are 7:45 am – 3:00 pm. Students are allowed to arrive on campus at 7:00 am.

Every Tuesday, class is dismissed at 2:20 pm for student participation in club meetings.

The first Wednesday of each month, class is dismissed at 2:00 pm to allow for faculty professional development.

The school day is an 8 period day (includes lunch). Classes are 50 minutes in length with 5 minutes between each class.

St. Benedict follows a traditional two semester academic year.

Core Courses (Level based on placement test scores and honors testing)

◦ English ◦ Math ◦ Science ◦ Integrated Studies (recommended for math &

research/study help)

Core Courses assigned all freshmen ◦ Theology ◦ Physical Education/Wellness

Electives (Based on individual choice)

◦ Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Latin, German) ◦ Fine Art, Studio Art, Computer

9th 10th 11th 12th

Theology 1

Theology 2 Theology 3 Theology 4

English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Selected Math

Physical Science

Biology Chemistry Selected Elective

Wellness World History US History Econ/Govt

Foreign Language

Foreign Language

Selected Elective

Selected Elective

Selected Fine Art

Selected Elective

Personal Finance (.5) &

2nd PE(.5)

Selected Elective

9th 10th 11th 12th

Theology 1

Theology 2 Theology 3 Theology 4

English 1H English 2 H English 3 H or AP

English 4 H or AP

Algebra 1H Geometry H Algebra 2 H Selected Math: Pre-Calculus H

Trig/Stats Stats AP

Physical Science H

Biology H Chemistry H Physics H

Wellness World History H or AP

US History H Econ/Govt H or AP

Foreign Language

Foreign Language 2 H

Selected Elective

Selected Elective

Selected Fine Art

Personal Fin(.5) & 2nd

PE(.5)

Selected Elective

Selected Elective

9th 10th 11th 12th

Theology 1

Theology 2 Theology 3 Theology 4

English 1H English 2 H English 3 H or AP

English 4 H or AP

Geometry H Algebra 2 H Pre-Calculus H Selected Math: Calculus AP Statistics AP

Biology H Chemistry H or AP

Physics H or AP

Science Elective

Wellness World History AP

US History H or AP

Econ/Govt H or AP

Foreign Language

Foreign Language 2 H

Foreign Language 3 H

Selected Elective

Selected Fine Art

Personal Fin(.5) & 2nd

PE(.5)

Selected Elective

Selected Elective

Art Concentration: Art I

Drawing (.5) & Painting (.5)

Advanced Art Studio Art AP

Art appreciation Digital film Visual Art I & II

Ceramics Graphic Arts

Vocal Music Concentration:

Concert Choir

Chamber Choir Show Choir Show Choir Honors

Instrumental Concentration:

Band

Instrumental music

Soul Band

Soul Band Honors

Jazz Band

Jazz Band Honors

Theatre Concentration:

Theatre I

Theatre II

Acting I

Acting II

Theatre Production Dual Enrollment

St. Benedict has four full-time Guidance Counselors who assist

students with the right course selections, advice related to

college selection and coordinate testing including PLAN (Pre-

ACT), PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and ACT programs.

Every year counts, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th!

Concentrate on the quality of your student transcript….

types of courses taken, level of the courses and grades achieved over four years.

Department Department Chair

English Mrs. Janice Linder

Math Mrs. Annette Dabaldo

Science Mrs. Patsy Rush

Theology Mr. Eric Wells

Foreign Language Ms. Laura Burke

Social Studies Mrs. Kristen Browning

Music & Drama Mrs. Cindy Wells

Computer Ms. Janet Daleke

Physical Education Mr. Jack Schenkel

Any class listed as a prerequisite for a course is the last class needed to take that course.

• Honors class admission is determined by assessment of grades, test scores and teacher recommendation. Students taking AP courses are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year.

• Curriculum in PLUS courses includes accommodations appropriate for each student. Teacher review of records and testing will be used in course placement.

• School uniforms are required for all physical education classes. In addition to Wellness, students are limited to one additional physical education credit.

• Visit sbaeagles.org/curriculumguide for more information

Check out: www.sbaeagles.org/athletics

The website includes forms & policies for each Sport!

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Dance

Football

Golf

Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

Freshman Class Rep Sophomore Class Rep Junior Class Rep Senior Class Rep Ambassadors Art Club Bridgebuilders Chess Club Club St. Jude Drama/Musical Ecology Club Engineering Club French Club & Honor Society German Club Honor Council KAT Foundation Knowledge Bowl Key Club Latin Club & Honor Society

Literary Club

Literary Magazine

Medical Study Club

Mock Trial

Model UN

Mu Alpha Theta Math

National Honor Society

Natl. Thespian Honor

Newspaper

Pep Club

Photography Club

SGA

Shakespeare Competition

SADD

Teens for Life

Wordsmith Competition

Yearbook

PLUS Program Mrs. Robin Ciancioso

Director, PLUS Program

Spiritual Life Mrs. Khira Rotty Director, Spiritual Affairs