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Benilde Program
St. John’s College High School
Washington, DC
Purpose - to allow students with diverse learning needs to successfully complete college preparatory coursework.
Population - students with a diagnosis of a learning disability and/or AD/HD. 20% have co-morbid conditions.
Design - Benilde students:
- Take one regular academic course in the summer. They may delay the study of a language until tenth grade.
- Have a non-credit Benilde class, ranging from 5-8 students, everyday.
- Are in the regular classroom for all subjects. They may qualify for honors or AP coursework. Accommodations, and support to the classroom teacher, are provided.
- Have the director of the program as guidance counselor.
Unique features
- Social Justice - Students discuss the implications of being an educational minority.
- Intact Curriculum - There are no changes made to the curriculum or homework. Changes to the assessment process usually limited to extra time.
Outcomes
- 35-40% of Benilde students make the honor roll each quarter.
- 10-20% take honors or AP classes.
- 95 students enrolled in the program, with another 10-15 who are at St. John’s but have finished Benilde. Typical number asked to leave due to poor academic performance = one per year.
- 97% go on to college, 95% to four-year institutions.
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