B lessed S tephen Be l l e s in i O .S .A .

Academy i s an independent , t u i t ion -

f ree Catho l i c m idd l e schoo l

prov id in g qua l i t y s cho larsh ip

educat ion to deserv i ng boys and

g i r l s i n gr ades f i ve through e i gh t in

Lawrence . We be l i eve tha t

educat ion i s the key to break ing the

cyc le o f povert y .

Our miss ion i s to prov ide an

academica l l y cha l l eng ing and h i gh l y

s t ructured env i ronment tha t

deve lops the potent i a l fo r each

s tudent to succeed in compet i t i ve

secondary schoo l s and co l l eges .

Sponsor A Student

BUILDING EXPANSION: $1.3 MILLION To be constructed and completed in time for the start of the 2017-18 school year. This addition will provide the space needed to house 120 students in a co-institutional setting while also improving our all students' access to science and technology labs.

GIRLS SCHOOL FUND: $1 MILLION Our need for operating funds will increase over the coming years, with our operating budget expanding by nearly 50% in order to educate 100% more students. Our campaign seeks to raise $1 million towards the additional expenses we will face in the first years of the girls school.

Endowment: $200,000 Gifts to Bellesini’s endowment are assets that are invested in perpetuity. Endowment funds will provide a steady predictable source of income over time, allowing the Academy to build its programs and secure its future.

Our Mission

Tuition-free independent Catholic

middle school founded in 2002

Serving boys in grades 5-8

Expanding to serve girls in grades 5-8

“Prep for Prep” curriculum prepares

students for private high school

Small classes, personalized instruction

12-hour school day includes after-

school & evening study program

Co-institutional, not coed, with single

sex classes geared toward the differing

needs of boys and girls.

About Us

60 boys in grades 5-8

60 girls in grades 5-8 by 2018-19

Provide support services to 125+ alumni

Applicants qualify for free/reduced lunch

Average family income: $31,725

Single parent households: 66%

English is a second language: 69%

91% Latino, 6% White, 3% African American

Students of all faiths are welcome

Who We Serve

Girls School Since 2015

Boys School Since 2002

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Our Programs Our Success In order to provide students with the extra

support they require to achieve their potential,

the Academy operates an extended school day

eleven months a year. Students attend more

than 2000 hours of instruction each year—

nearly double that of public school students.

Bellesini’s extended school day and lengthened

academic year bring the advantages enjoyed by

suburban students to at-risk youth in Lawrence:

A rigorous academic curriculum taught by

highly qualified professional faculty in classes

limited to 15 students, with a special

emphasis on literacy and writing;

After-school activities such as clubs, team

athletics, recreational activities, and

enrichment programs help students develop

their non-academic talents and interests;

Evening study sessions provide a quiet and

structured environment in which students

are offered one-on-one tutoring while they

complete an average of two hours of nightly

homework;

A four-week summer program extends

learning into an “11th month” of school,

offering a safe and fun summer camp

experience that continues building academic

skills while introducing students to new

recreational pursuits in a college prep setting;

A High School Placement Program

guides students through SSAT/HSPT

preparation, admissions applications,

admissions interviews, and financial aid;

An Alumni Support Program helps

graduates transition from Bellesini to high

school and provides support services

throughout high school and college.

100% high school placement in Catholic, private, and boarding schools:

100% graduate from high school

97% accepted and attend college, trade school, or military

Students gain an average of two grade levels each year in Math & Reading

I grew up listening to how important it was to pursue an academic education and how that

might influence [one’s] future. However, it was not until I saw the impact Bellesini had on my

sons and my family that I had this concept understood. At Bellesini, I learned that we, as

parents, have to get involved with our children’s education in order for them to succeed. I saw how my sons have developed a sense for being successful that could only be acquired through discipline and commitment found at Bellesini. If

children are the future…let’s pray that programs such as the Bellesini Academy

continue! --Moises Camilo, Bellesini Parent 10:25 a.m.

Late Morning Classes (Periods 3 & 4) 12:30 p.m.

Lunchtime Recess

12:15 p.m.

Lunch in the Cafeteria

12:45 p.m.

Afternoon Classes (Periods 5 & 6)

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Clubs, Enrichment & Athletics

7:30 a.m.

Arrive at school & eat breakfast

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Supervised Evening Study

8:05 a.m.

Morning Assembly

7:50 a.m.

Homeroom

10:10 a.m.

Morning Recess

8:20 a.m.

Morning Classes (Periods 1 & 2)