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
The first Wednesday of each month, class is dismissed at
participation in club meetings.
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)
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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 (PreACT), 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 English Math Science Theology Foreign Language Social Studies Music & Drama Computer Physical Education
Department Chair Mrs. Janice Linder Mrs. Annette Dabaldo Mrs. Patsy Rush Mr. Eric Wells Ms. Laura Burke Mrs. Kristen Browning Mrs. Cindy Wells Ms. Janet Daleke Mr. Jack Schenkel
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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
Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Football Golf
Check out: www.sbaeagles.org/athletics
Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling
The website includes forms & policies for each Sport!
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