De La Salle Scholars Program
The De La Salle Scholars Program is a comprehensive and integrated 4-year program intended to provide a scholarly, liberal education. The requirements are designed to meet the special needs of the academically gifted student. Accelerated content, in-depth study, small group discussion, interdisciplinary approaches and experimental learning opportunities are integral parts of the Scholars Program.
Student participants De La Salle Scholars are a select group of students who commit themselves to the pursuit of truth and knowledge. These scholars are expected to be active learners who take responsibility for their education.
Student selection Students are selected for the Scholars Program based on their overall intellectual ability as demonstrated by their grammar school grade point average, their high school entrance test scores, and recommendations provided by a teacher and/or counselor. Eighth grade students who select Hudson Catholic Regional High School as one of their choices for secondary education and who meet the criteria will be invited to join the Scholars Program. The invitation is accompanied by a scholarship offer of no less than $1000.00.
Program requirements
- One week pre-freshman summer program in communication, research and study skills.
- A full Honors course load, including Honors Latin, during the freshman year.
- An Integrative Seminar during the sophomore year.
- A Service Project during the junior/senior year.
- A Scholars Qualifying Paper during the senior year.
- Three years of a Modern Foreign Language.
- A minimum of two subject area (one in humanities, one in science) at the Honors level throughout the four years, including at least one Advanced Placement course.
Program goals
- To ensure that each student has an opportunity to develop his intellectual gifts to the fullest.
- To enhance the opportunities for fellowship, service and leadership in a Christian community.
- To provide guidance and mentoring to students in the appreciation of their own talents and those of others.
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