June 10th - 15th
Entering High School Freshman
For many, high school is a missed opportunity to begin sowing the seeds of a fulfilled and impactful life. This one-week seminar orients the necessity of developing one’s own intellect and character towards exercising one’s talents for the service of others.
Alumni speak about what a difference HSB made in their life.
Why High School & Beyond?
As you begin high school, college may seem like something in the far distant future. It is not. Before long, you will be taking the SAT, going to college fairs, and poring meticulously over applications. Your options in choosing colleges will be determined by your performance in high school, which begins with your freshman year. A smart entering 9th grader will begin planning his high school career before he even walks through the school doors on the first day of class.
High School & Beyond also emphasizes the need to grow in character at the same time as one develops one’s intellectual life. The program promotes the idea that one’s high school career should be seen not only as an opportunity to pursue self-development, but also, and more importantly, as an opportunity to learn to put one’s talents at the service of others—in short, to become a leader.
Components of High School & Beyond
High School & Beyond is a seminar program designed to help responsible students make the most of their high school years and maximize their college opportunities. It makes use of a well-crafted curriculum combining lectures, readings, discussions, strategy games, and team sports. The program challenges students to think critically and to establish goals and pursue them energetically. In addition to the seminars, each student will be paired with a mentor who will help him develop concrete, practical goals to implement in the coming year.
The daily schedule includes two classes each morning providing practical tips for success freshman year, sports in the afternoon, a virtue talk, reading and discussion of A Man for All Seasons, and night games. There is also daily Mass and times of prayer for those interested.
The Seminar is held at Wespine Study Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The program will run 8:30 AM to 6 PM Monday though Thursday. Friday night will include a camping overnight.
Parents are invited for the end of the program presentation and BBQ from 11:30 AM - 2 PM on Saturday June 15th. For those parents interested, they are also welcome to join Mass at 10:30 AM before the presentation.
For more information, please contact Daniel Jakubisin, the program director.
“My experience at High School & Beyond is still having a positive effect on my studies today as a rising HS Junior. ”
Application and Payment Information
Applications received by April 1, 2024 will be given priority.
Eligibility: High School & Beyond is for incoming freshman only. An interview with parents and students is required.
Cost: $495. Early Bird Discount Rate of $400 for those students who apply by May 1st.
Pay after acceptance.
Financial considerations should not prevent anyone from attending. Please inquire about payment plans and scholarship possibilities.
