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ACADEMICS

Robust Academics spanning Four Divisions

St. Benedict’s Prep adapted the K-12 model in 2017, forming four Divisions: Elementary (K-6), Middle (7-8), Boys Prep (9-12) and Girls Prep (9-12).

As a result, we've been able to structure and enhance our curriculum over the entire span of a child’s primary and secondary education. This is applied to all academic subjects — math, science, English, history, religion, art and world languages — which builds consistency and strong academic skills over time. The combination of our curriculum and faculty, who view teaching as a vocation, is what allows us to better meet our students where they are — and take them as far as they can go.

School Year

Our 11-month school year is divided into four phases. During each phase, students take new classes.

Summer Phase
Summer Phase

The first term of the year, Summer Phase, typically begins at the end of July through the end of August. Summer Phase is required for all K-12 students.

Fall & Winter Phase
Fall & Winter Phase

 All courses in the Prep Division meet five days a week for 75-minute"blocks." Students take 4 classes in Fall and 4 in Winter. The Middle Division has 55-minute classes that run all year long. 

Spring Phase
Spring Phase

The entire month of May is devoted to experiential learning for the Middle and Prep Divisions. The Prep Division takes one full-day course while the Middle Division takes two 2-hour long courses. These courses are required for graduation, which includes the Backpacking Project for freshmen.

Profile of Graduates

‘Benedict’s Hates a Quitter’ in the Classroom

Associate Headmaster for Academics Michelle Tuorto H ’16 offers some powerful examples of the St. Benedict’s Prep motto, “Benedict’s Hates a Quitter,” in the academic realm. Watch!

St. Benedict's is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Education

Learn more about our Middle States initiative