SIENA PROGRAM

     Our Siena Program is a part of the Aquinas Society of the Diocese of Brooklyn.  It is intended to be an enrichment program for hard working and conscientious 7th and 8th grade students who have displayed excellence in their academics and behavior.

CRITERIA

     1.  Students must earn a final average of 93% or higher in all subject areas on their report card.

     2.  All personal growth areas of the report card must be good or excellent.

     3.  Students must obtain a total score of 90% or higher on the Terra Nova test taken in the 2011-2012
          school year.

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          In December, students who meet these criteria will be asked to obtain the following
     for consideration into the Siena Program:

               (A) A portfolio of the student's best, graded writing samples gathered between
                     September and December.
               (B) Recommendations from two teachers that demonstrate the following:
                         1 - Motivation and willingness of the student to share their talents
                         2 - The student's ability to exhibit creativity
                         3 - Demonstration of leadership qualities
                         4 - The student's ability to take initiative and his or her commitment to success

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          All candidates who qualify will be reviewed by a committee of teachers including the Siena
     moderators and the school principal.  Students who demonstrate the qualities necessary for Siena
     membership will be invited to join the program.  These students will be expected to uphold these
     qualities of excellence throughout the school year to keep their place in the Siena program.