Saint John's Preparatory School - International Brochure 2015-2016 | Page 3

SAINT JOHN’S PREP STUDENTS COME FROM AROUND THE WORLD Typically, 75 percent of our students are American students from Minnesota and across the United States. Approximately 25 percent of our students come from between 15-20 different countries each year. Countries recently represented include: • Afghanistan • Australia • Austria • Barbados • Chile • China • Ecuador • Ethiopia • Ghana • Guatemala • Hong Kong • Ireland • Mexico • Rwanda • South Korea • Taiwan • Thailand • Vietnam SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Peer Mentoring Program connects new students, prior to arriving on campus, with current students • Full week of Orientation for new students before school starts • SAT and TOEFL preparation workshops • Progress reports and grade updates available online • Regular e-mail updates and newsletters sent to parents • Health Center with physician, nurses and pharmacy on campus • Language and cultural exchange clubs • Host family and travel options provided during school breaks • On-campus Guesthouse for visiting families COLLEGE COUNSELING Students will meet with a college counselor to guide them in the college admission process. Counselors assist students in searching for colleges, preparing applications, and selecting institutions that are right for them. SPORTS AND CLUBS All students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities for their physical and social development. Students have the opportunity to choose from over 40 clubs and activities offered at the school. Below is a sampling of the activities available. A complete list can be found on the school’s website. Sports • Soccer • Cross Country Running • Tennis • Basketball • Hockey • Nordic Ski • Track • Girls’s Softball • Boy’s Baseball • Boys’ Football • Girls’ Swimming • Girls’ Golf • Boy’s Alpine Skiing Intramural Sports • Cycling • Dance • Fitness • Volleyball Clubs • Student Government • Student Newspaper • Yearbook • Theatre • Peer Ministry • Campus Ministry • Knowledge Bowl • Environment Team • National Honor Society • Project X • She’s the First • Choir • Band • String Orchestra • Jazz Band