SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Scholars Program

St. Vincent Ferrer Scholars and Honors Programs are based in the Dominican tradition of study, community, prayer and service. These programs provide an academically rigorous curriculum to top ranking students and will prepare them for future academic challenges and allow them to contribute to society as our future leaders.  

Scholars Program

The Ferrer Scholars Program is designed to meet the special needs and demands of intellectually gifted students in an ethnically diverse, culturally rich school.  We recognize that the academically gifted student needs to be challenged in a way which matches her talents. They will interact with a diverse and enthusiastic group of like-minded young women who think it’s “OK to be smart”.

  • Academically: Scholars will be required to take Honors or AP level courses in English, Math and Science and 2 years of Latin.
  • Culturally: Scholars will be introduced to great art, music and great human creativity to enrich.
  • Service: Scholars will learn how volunteering and giving back can expand their horizons. 
  • Financially: Scholars will receive a scholarship, renewable for four years.

Scholars Program Selection Qualifications:

  • Student is ranked among the top in academics in her 8th grade graduating class.
  • Student scores above the 96% on the TACHS examination and the student’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade academic records and conduct are exemplary and consistent.

Scholars Program Renewal:

  • Student must maintain an overall 94% weighted average in academic classes at the end of the year.
  • Student must participate in the Scholars Program Curriculum, including Latin.
  • Student must attend three enrichment scholars’ seminars per year.
  • Student must complete 10 hours of a school approved community service program each year beyond her class requirements for service.
  • Student must graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma.
  • Student must maintain an exemplary behavior record and be in full compliance with the Ferrer Student Handbook.

 

HONORS PROGRAM

Honors Program

Honors Program

The Honors Program is a status awarded as in incentive to students who qualify and maintain the high standards expected of them.  It recognizes young women who are talented and challenges them to extend beyond themselves to share their gifts with others.

  • Academically: Honors Students will be required to take one Honors or AP level course in English, Math and Science each year.
  • Culturally: Honors Students will be introduced to great art, music and great human creativity to enrich.
  • Service: Honors Students will learn how volunteering and giving back can expand their horizons. 
  • Financially: Honors Students will receive a scholarship, renewable for 4 years.

Honors Program Selection Qualification:

  • Student scores in the upper quartile in the TACHS examination.
  • Student’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade academic records and conduct are exemplary and consistent.

Honors Program Renewal:

  • Student must maintain an overall 90% grade point average in academic classes.
  • Student must take at least one honor course per year.
  • Student must complete 10 hours of a school approved community service program each year beyond her class requirements for service.
  • Student must graduate with an Advanced Regents Diploma.
  • Student must conduct her behavior in compliance with the Student Handbook