St. Bernard Preparatory School

St. Bernard Preparatory School is a Catholic coeducational boarding and day school located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, a Benedictine monastery located in Cullman, Alabama. With an annual enrollment of around 135 students in grades 7-12, St. Bernard provides students a unique opportunity to try their hand in a number of extracurricular activities while keeping a focus on academic excellence. Each student attending St. Bernard strives to develop as a whole person in body, mind, and spirit. The grounds of the monastery provide a safe and supportive environment where students can develop into this whole person.

Having educated young persons since 1891, our monks know the value of a well-rounded education. Our students are very well prepared for college or university, and every one of our graduating students has been accepted into college. Our graduates are offered a large number of scholarships, totaling more than $2 million for each of the last 7 classes. When taken into account that our classes annually enroll around 30 students, these amounts are extraordinary. These scholarships are a testimony not only to our institution, but the fine students shaped by the program at St. Bernard.

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Academic and Sport Facilities

Schwischer Science Building (classroom building), Herman J. Heidrich (fine arts center), Founders Hall (classrooms/music rooms), Fazi-Richard Athletic Center (gymnasium), CW Richard Memorial Baseball Field, Soccer/football stadium, girls’ softball field, 3 hard court tennis courts, 5 miles of cross-country/hiking trails.

Dormitories and School Residences

Most students live in single rooms. All rooms have telephone lines and internet access. Each dormitory has a computer room as well as a common room (television areas).

Student Population

Boys and girls

Grades

7-12, boarding 9-12

Number of students in the school

Grades 9-12 have approx. 25-40 students in each

Teacher/Student Ratio

8:1

ESL Programs

No

Colleges and Universities attended by St. Bernard Preparatory School students

• Berea University, Birmingham Southern College, University of Alabama, Spring Hill College, University of Oklahoma, University of Georgia, University of South Alabama, University of North Alabama, Auburn University, Centre College, Mississippi State University, West Point Military Academy, Tusculum University, Brigham Young University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mississippi College for Women, King College, Belmont Abbey College, Bard College, University of Kentucky, Air Force Academy, Kennesaw State University, Maryville University

Starting Dates

Application deadline is June 1, 2008. School starts August 11, 2008

Tuition Fees

$22,000

Other Services Offered

• Airport transfer service upon request
• Orientation service
• Assistance in acquiring books and materials
• Help with holiday accommodation
• Help with travel services during holidays
• Academic progress reports

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Extracurricular Activities

St. Bernard offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities which include sports, ceramics, music ensemble, scholar’s bowl, student council, drama club, orchestra, Model UN. Sports are Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Cheerleading, Soccer, and Dance.

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Contact Info

Closest international and local airport

• Birmingham International Airport (55 miles or 89 kilometers)
• Huntsville International Airport (47 miles or 76 kilometers