Benet Academy Mission

 

The Academy is fully accredited and has a long Benedictine history in education.

The mission of Benet Academy, as a Catholic, Benedictine, college preparatory high school, is to provide a disciplined educational environment that fosters the on-going religious, intellectual and social development of all members of the Benet family.

The 1500 year influence of the Benedictines, represented by the sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery and by the monks of St. Procopius Abbey, encourages an atmosphere of prayer, work, and stability. 

Benet Academy will have achieved its mission if graduating seniors leave the Academy…Religious Outcomes

having nurtured their Catholic faith through religious instruction and opportunities for prayer and reflection;       having an understanding of the Benedictine motto of the need for balance of prayer and work in their lives; having learned to incorporate the principles of Christian morality into all aspects of their daily lives; willing and able to respond to God’s call to lead lives of loving service to the world around them; and having developed a respect and appreciation for life in all of its forms.

Academic Outcomes

having become life-long learners and seekers of knowledge; having experienced a learning environment characterized by high expectations and respect for academic honesty and excellence; having completed a rigorous academic program which in content and presentation has prepared them for college admission and matriculation; having developed the ability to think and read critically and to express themselves clearly through both spoken and written word; and having a working knowledge of current technology and research skills.

Social Outcomes

having developed an attitude of compassion, justice, and respect for all people, regardless of age, gender, race, culture, religion, talent, ability or socio-economic status; having become participatory, responsible, concerned citizens; having developed habits and practices which allow them to make choices that encourage and foster a healthy lifestyle; and having developed leadership and social skills.