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2023 Bishop Kelley AP Scholars Announced

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Brother Bernardine Scholars

The Brother Bernardine Scholars Program is a four-year program that challenges students to strive for excellence and to maximize their God-given gifts and talents. The program was named for the Christian Brother and former principal of Bishop Kelley High School.


Students must pursue a rigorous course of study, participate in self-directed learning, view learning as a year-round process and attend enrichment seminars and cultural events. In addition students are asked to use their intellectual gifts in service to others.


Brother Bernardine Scholars must take an average of three Honors or AP classes during their sophomore, junior and senior years and two Honors or AP classes during freshmen year, whilst maintaining a weighted 3.75 cumulative GPA.


Each Scholar must:

  • Take five AP tests by the end of their senior year
  • Complete 16 tutoring hours by the end of their senior year
  • Take an active role in two extracurricular events
  • Complete a sophomore research paper
  • Complete a Capstone Project junior year and present senior year

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