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ONCE A BENGAL...St. Benedict Prep Alumni are successful; serving as leaders in government, business, education, and the community. We’re in touch with our alumni and they with us. Our Alumni Association is growing and assists with numerous events and projects. At St Benedict you have a family, one that will always support you. Once a Bengal, Always a Bengal--a tradition we have been proud of for nearly 60 years.

A St. Ben’s Love Story:Kilian “Bud” Jerger and Marilyn Dominik, Class of 1954 sweethearts would marry and have 5 children, all St. Benedict Alums:Michael-’74, Nancy-’76, Debra-’78, Chuck-’80, and Stephen-’81. The story continues as Debra’s son, Kilian, SBES Class of 2011(posing with Grandma Marilyn and mom) and SBHS Class of 2015, carries on their legacy.

Students in love with their new tablet/laptop

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CHALLENGECHALLENGE

Living the FaithSt. Benedict Prep is dedicated to spiritual development and is committed to helping students understand their faith and expand awareness about God’s presence in their lives. Students have many opportunities for growth in their faith: Participation at regularly scheduled Masses as well as Reconciliation Services in Advent and Lent. Student Retreats are scheduled for deeper refl ection: Freshmen Retreat centers on team- building skills, peer support, and respect Sophomore Retreat invites students to build healthy relationships Junior Retreat challenges students to become leaders in their school, community, and church. Juniors and Seniors can deepen their faith with a four day, off- campus Kairos retreat with student and faculty leaders.

St. Benedict High School Graduation Requirements

High-Tech LearningOnline courses piloted in 2011 allow students to experience a lec-ture/discussion course modeled after a college classroom. Sociology and Psychology courses taught by Ms. Samantha Harris challenged college-bound students with a rigorous curriculum involving online and classroom components. Students work independently conducting web quests and research to meet specifi c course objectives. The class then meets in a seminar setting to discuss results of their research.

Students establish meaningful goals for college and connect those goals with course planning activities.

Information about colleges and careers is combined to encourage students to take demanding courses and improve academically.

Improved communication to parents regarding important decisions around course-planning and college admissions.

NAVIANCE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSNavianceNavianceNaviance

Number of Credits Needed:4 Theology4.5 English3 Mathematics3 Science2.5 Physical Education/Health2 Foreign Language1 Fine Arts1 Technology.5 Consumer Economics5.5 Electives

Fine Arts/ElectivesAP Studio ArtArt and Design I and IIBandCeramicsChoirContemporary ArtDanceDigital PhotographyHumanitiesMultimedia ProductionMusic AppreciationMusic TechnologyThree-Dimensional DesignTheater

St. Benedict Prep parents are involved, too. When parents and families are involved in their child’s education, their children perform better in school and are more successful in life. St. Benedict College Prep Parent Network gets involved in many activities such as Student Recruitment Ambassadors, Movie Nights in our Auditorium, Sta� Appreciation events, our Ball and Auction Major Fundraiser, Alumni Phonathon, Junior Class Leadership Mass and Graduation Breakfast.

Parent Network Creates Community at SBHS

St. Benedict’s Dance Class learns new moves (left), while the new band is in full swing this year as well! (right)

AP Courses, Dual College Credit Courses, and some Fine Arts Courses such as Band are 3 trimesters long, giving more time for full mastery.

ALL THERE IS TO DO AT SBPHSSTUDENT LIFESt. Benedict Prep o� ers a divers and personalized culture for students, enabling them to join clubs and extracurricular activities to develop their interests and future goals. Students have the opportunity to become leaders and excel in activities that � t them best.

ATHLETICSSt. Benedict Prep lets students play the sport of their choice – not just sit on the sidelines. Competing in sports helps students build con� dence, learn discipline and hard work, and achieve success both as an individual and as a team player. St. Benedict has a storied athletic tradition, � lling our student-athletes with pride each time they don the maroon and gold of the Bengals.

Fall ProgramsFlag FootballBoys SoccerGirls VolleyballGolf

Winter ProgramsBoys and Girls BasketballWrestling Cheerleading

Spring ProgramsGirls SoftballGirls SoccerBoys BaseballBoys Volleyball

CLUBS & ACTIVITIESo Choose from among many di� erent clubs on campus such as Student Council, Pep Club, or International Club.

o Join us for foreign travel excitement to destinations like our most recent trips to China and Costa Rica.

o You may like to work on Yearbook, Homecoming, or Prom.

o Spirit Week and Pep Rallies help everyone to show Bengal pride and our undying spirit.

o Open Gym and Class Activity Nights give you an opportunity to come by and play with your fellow Bengals.

MAROON + GOLD = CHAMPIONS Girls Volleyball GCAC Blue Division Champions 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Girls Basketball IHSA Class A Regional Champions 2009, 2010 Girls Softball GCAC Blue Division Champions 2008 Boys Basketball Chicago Prep Conference Champions 2008