Saint John's Preparatory School - International Brochure 2015-2016 | Page 2

ACADEMIC RIGOR;
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Our academic program offers students
a combination of a traditional American
high school education, enhanced
with a rigorous college preparatory
curriculum. Students will be placed
in courses according to their academic
preparation, strengths and interests.
Students may choose from traditional
high school classes, advanced and IB
classes, and college classes taken at Saint
John’s University. Rooted in the Catholic
Benedictine tradition, students are
encouraged to explore their spirituality.
All faiths are welcome at Saint John’s Prep.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
The IB Diploma Programme is a twoyear curriculum available to 11th and
12th grade students. It is a rigorous
and intellectually cohesive program,
which promotes critical thinking
through a wide range of subjects in the
traditional academic disciplines while
encouraging international understanding
and responsible global citizenship.
Widely recognized for its high academic
standards by the world’s leading colleges
and universities, it is a comprehensive
and challenging pre-university course
of study demanding the best from
motivated students and teachers.
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER
LANGUAGES PROGRAM (ESOL)
Saint John’s Prep offers international
students a combination of English for
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
classes and regular classes. English, U.S.
History and Theology classes are offered at
the ESOL intermediate to advanced levels.

OUR MISSION
As a Catholic school in the Benedictine tradition, we prepare students for
success in higher education and for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership in a global society.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:10 p.m.; Monday through Friday.
There are nine 42-minute class periods each day, including a period for lunch.
3:30-5:30 pm
5:30-8 pm
8-10 pm
10:30 pm
11pm

Sports and Activities
Dinner and Free Time
Mandatory Study Time (Sunday-Thursday)
In room and quiet for 9th and 10th graders
In room and quiet for 11th and 12th graders

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
During the weekends, students have the opportunity to enjoy numerous
activities on-campus and off-campus. The school is conveniently located
20 minutes from a major metropolitan city. Students may shop, eat at a
wide variety of restaurants, attend movie theaters or attend other social
gatherings. In addition, our staff may arrange other organized trips to
Minneapolis/St. Paul or other parts of Minnesota. During extended breaks,
students will have the opportunity to travel to other parts of the U.S. or stay
with a host family arranged by the school.
Students are expected to return home for the Winter Break (Christmas and
New Year Holidays) and Summer Break (June, July, and August).
RESIDENCE HALLS
Saint John’s Prep includes separate residence halls for girls and boys. Students
will have single or double rooms. The residence halls are supervised 24 hours
a day by professional live-in staff. Meals are included and students can choose
from four different dining facilities.

St. Michael Hall (Boys’ Dorm)

Emmaus Hall (Girls’ Dorm)