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Aspire 2 Excellence Curriculum

The world is capable of wonders and so are you

Our academic program encourages students to be the architect of their own experience and future. Our distinctive approach to education challenges students to be deeply creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers, experiential learners, and imaginative problem solvers.

Our students have opportunities to develop a personalized learning plan made up of core courses, academic distinctions and merits. We develop a personalized learning plan made up of core courses, academic distinctions and merits. We provide them with flexibility and encouragement to discover who they are and what they love.

A2E, or Aspire to Excellence, is a curriculum designed to help students explore their academic interests and succeed in higher education. The A2E framework aligns with our Benedictine values and includes seven foundational learning goals: academic excellence, spiritual growth, social development, and compassionate service. A2E gives students the opportunity for advanced academic work, including collegiate courses and an Honors capstone project.

Advanced Academics: Students can enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors courses, with many Upper School students taking multiple AP or Honors classes.

Collegiate Courses: The curriculum allows for opportunities to take collegiate courses at Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict.

Senior Capstone: As part of achieving “Honors” distinction, students complete an interdisciplinary senior capstone project, which involves research, writing, and presentation.

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Foundational Program

Our students take a rigorous set of required core classes focused on preparing them for college and beyond. Our curriculum exceeds Minnesota State Graduation Requirements and meets the academic expectations of highly selective colleges and universities.

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Academic Distinction

Students are encouraged to pursue educational pathways that provide opportunities for academic distinction in particular academic disciplines.
Distinctions can be earned in seven disciplines:

  • English
  • Math
  • Performing Arts
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Visual Arts
  • World Languages
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Academic Honors

Honors is the highest level of academic distinction. Students who graduate with Honors demonstrate exceptional academic and intellectual depth and achievement.

Honors Requirements Include:

  • Completion of 3 distinctions
  • Completion of an interdisciplinary Senior Capstone based on a combination of research/original creative work, writing, and presentation
  • Attainment of a composite weighted cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
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We are very excited to move forward with the A2E Curriculum!

It will provide wonderful new opportunities for our students to demonstrate talent, excellence, and achievement. We are well-positioned to enhance our identity as a premier arts and sciences world school and leverage our distinction and excellence in supports of our students’ future.

Dr. Christine Glomski, Principal and Assistant Head of School

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