Academics Bellarmine Preparatory School

Welcome to Academics at Bellarmine

As a Jesuit institution, Bellarmine is not only dedicated to academic excellence, but the development of the whole person as well. Bellarmine's college preparatory program prepares students for higher learning, while our holistic approach to education prepares our graduates for lives centered around Jesuit values.

A foundational value of Jesuit education is Cura Personalis, a Latin phrase that means, "care for the whole person." To simply educate is not enough; faculty, staff and administrators strive to help all students realize their unique gifts and talents, and their roles as leaders in a challenging world. Bellarmine graduates become competent, compassionate leaders who continually strive to bring justice to our world.

Peace,

Cindy Davis
Principal

Academic Administration

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Cindy Davis

PRINCIPAL & INTERIM PRESIDENT

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Bill Baerg

VICE PRINCIPAL of CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

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Jody DeGroot

VICE PRINCIPAL of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & FORMATION

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Kevin Meines

VICE PRINCIPAL of ATHLETICS & STUDENT LIFE

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Cari Harrison

DEAN OF STUDENTS

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Kelly Goodsell

ACADEMIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DIRECTOR

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Curriculum & Dual Credit

Bellarmine’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to ensure that our students benefit from the great and historic strengths of Jesuit education - an approach to learning that emphasizes inquiry, experience, action and reflection.

Earning College Credit at Bellarmine

Bellarmine offers opportunities for students to earn both high school and college credit (Dual Credit) by taking courses through Central Washington University’s Cornerstone Program on our campus or by completing Advanced Placement standardized exams. Students earn 5 quarter credits per course. All college-earning courses are taught by Bellarmine faculty who work in partnership and are certified by Central Washington University or the College Board. We currently offer 23 Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses.

For more information on earning dual credit at Bellarmine, visit the Dual Credit page.

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Academic Resources

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Course Catalog

The Bellarmine Course Catalog contains useful information about the school curriculum, graduation and department requirements, course descriptions and more.
Academic Policies & Course Catalog
Student Handbook

2022-23 Student Handbook
Counseling

For more information about Counseling & College Advising, please visit the Counseling page.
Counseling
Summer Assignments

Please visit the summer assignments page to verify and complete summer assignment requirements.
Summer Assignments

Academic Center of Excellence

The Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) is a dynamic center designed to facilitate and enhance student learning. This multifaceted space serves as an extension of the classroom and offers multiple pathways for student scholarship and support.

For more information about the Academic Center of Excellence, please visit the ACE page.

Academic Programs

Marine Chemistry
Marine Chemistry is four-year extracurricular, scientific research program dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment. Through scientific research, students seek solutions to problems in an effort to make the world a better place for all its inhabitants.
Capstone
Capstone projects are a unique opportunity for students to conduct independent, in-depth research on a topic they are passionate about. It is a three-year research program outside of the standard school day, and includes a written and public presentation. Each Capstone student is guided by a project metro of their selection. This is likely to be the most challenging and rewarding academic project undertaken by Bellarmine students.
Journalism
The Lion Journalism program provides an exciting opportunity for students to experience broadcast, online and print journalism. The Lion newspaper has earned Gold Medalist status five years in a row from Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The program is open to 15 juniors and seniors who develop the writing, editing, digital photography and computer layout of each publication and video production.
Yearbook
Bellarmine’s yearbook, “The Cage,” is a student publication that uses photography and story-telling to capture special moments throughout the school year. Participating in yearbook will allow students to work on their proofreading and editing abilities while also building up a strong design background through learning page layouts, interviewing techniques, marketing strategies, social media advertising, and coordinating release events.
Leadership
Bellarmine is committed to providing leadership opportunities to all students, regardless of the skills they may have as a leader. It is the school’s philosophy that everyone can be a leader. The leadership program is grounded in the Ignatian principles of the school, with the goal of creating servant leaders, who think of others before self.
Computer Science
We offer several exciting computer science electives, in partnership with industry professionals, to challenge students interested in studying computer science, graphic design or engineering in college and beyond. Our courses were designed in collaboration with Microsoft through their Technology Education and Literacy in School (TEALS) program. For students interested in AP courses, we offer AP Computer Science; an in-depth course on theory and practice