What about World Languages?

Why Fontbonne?

Fontbonne offers courses in Spanish, Italian and Latin. There are accelerated programs for students who excel in their first year of Spanish and Italian, allowing them to complete their Regents requirements  in their second year and move on to St. John’s University and AP courses. Latin is one of our most popular electives, and is often selected as a second language of choice. All Latin students compete in the National Latin Exam.

Fontbonne knows you are special and will design an academic program that fits your talents, preparing you for a successful college experience and beyond. The college process begins on the first day of Freshman year and continues until the day you are admitted to college. At Fontbonne, you will find a school small enough to let you be YOU, but large enough to provide a challenge and a host of exciting electives.

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What does it mean to be a Mother Saint John Fontbonne Scholar?

Mother Saint John Fontbonne Scholars

Each year, the top tier of first and second choice applicants to Fontbonne are named MSJF Scholars. They have achieved excellent  scores on the TACHS exam and have outstanding 6th-8th-grade academic records including standardized test scores. MSJF Scholars are eligible for scholarships and incentive awards if Fontbonne is their first choice.

Who are the MSJF Scholars?

MSJF Scholars are ready for advanced work in the humanities and will be scheduled for these courses in English and at least one other honors course. MSJF Scholars who maintain their high level of achievement in Social Studies Honors study AP US History in Junior year. Following two years of concentrated study in English,  scholars may take AP English courses in the 11th and 12th years.

What does this mean academically?

MSJF scholars are encouraged to accelerate their studies in math, starting at their entry level. Students who have completed Integrated Algebra may be scheduled for Geometry Honors. Others will be offered Integrated Algebra Honors. The goal: Calculus or pre-Calculus for all MSJF Scholars. Exceptional students may qualify for AP Calculus or AP Statistics in Grade 12.

What about mathematics?

If qualified, MSJF Scholars are scheduled for Biology Honors, which will prepare them for the NYS Regents Examination in the Living Environment and the SATII in Biology. Students who have completed the Living Environment prior to attending Fontbonne will be scheduled for Chemistry. Honors courses are available in Chemistry and Physics for qualified students. AP Biology is CEEB-accredited.              

And science?

Sister Dolores Crepeau, CSJ, greets Mother Saint John Fontbonne Scholars and their families at the Open House for Accepted Students on January 25, 2012.

Sophia Han ‘12, prepares for morning announcements. Sophia is President of the Student Activities Council and a MSJF Scholar. Read her welcome to the Class of 2016.