Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

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Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Motto Men and women for others
Established 1962
Type Private Catholic High School
President Dr. Matthew J. Hayes
Dean Leo Klemm, Dan Hyde [1]
Students 820
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Campus Suburban, 19 acres
Colors Maroon and Gold
Mascot Braves
Website www.brebeuf.org
Image:BJPS logo.png

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (BJPS) is a private, interfaith, college preparatory school founded by the Jesuits, located on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

Brebeuf was opened in 1962, and was named in honor of St. Jean de Brébeuf, a 17th century North American Jesuit martyr. The school was initially limited to male students, but in 1976, became coeducational.

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[edit] Mission Statement

"The mission of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, which is Jesuit, Catholic and Interfaith, is to provide an excellent college preparatory education by preparing its students for a lifetime of leadership in service to others as men and women who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice. In pursuit of this mission, Brebeuf Jesuit affirms two essential principles: the education of the whole person and the care of the person.[1]"

[edit] "The Graduate at Graduation"

In order to accomplish the goals described in the mission statement... it is helpful to list a brief description of each of the five characteristics [that] Brebeuf Jesuit hopes to develop in its Graduates:[2]

[edit] Intellectually Competent

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate exhibits not only a mastery of the academic requirements for college admission, but he or she has also developed analytical skills and intellectual abilities that go beyond the academic requirements for advanced education. The graduate has begun to think independently and critically, and he or she applies this intellectual ability in his or her personal quest for religious truth and in his or her response to issues of social justice.

[edit] Open to Growth

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has matured --emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically and religiously-- to a level that reflects personal responsibility for his or her own growth. The graduate is beginning to reach out in his or her development, seeking opportunities to stretch his or her mind and imagination, his or her feelings and religious consciousness. There is a willingness to encounter, appreciate, and learn from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. There is recognition that learning is a lifelong endeavor.

[edit] Loving

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate is well on his or her way to recognizing and accepting his or her self-worth. The graduate is moving beyond self-interest or self-centeredness in relationships with others. He or she is beginning to risk some deeper levels of relationship in which he or she can disclose self, accept the mystery of other persons, and love them.

[edit] Religious

Brebeuf Jesuit is a Jesuit, Catholic educational ministry that has a commitment to being Interfaith through ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. In this rich educational environment, the Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has begun to explore his or her personal religious experience, has started to integrate more fully into his or her own religious community, has engaged in the study of and dialogue with the religious traditions of others, and is striving to embody his or her faith in the service of justice as a man or woman for others.

[edit] Committed to Promoting Justice

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has developed broad knowledge and understanding of the many needs of local and wider communities, and is preparing for the day when he or she will take a place in these communities as a competent, concerned, and responsible member predisposed to justice. The graduate has begun to acquire the skills and motivation necessary to live as a man or woman for others; one whose commitment to doing justice will come to fruition in mature adulthood.

[edit] Students

Approximately 800 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12, drawn from over 40 private and public schools in the greater Indianapolis area. Of the students that apply to attend Brebeuf, only 35 percent are accepted. In order to be eligible to apply to Brebeuf, students must take the STS High School Placement Test and place above the 60th percentile, which was lowered in 2004 from the 70th percentile.

Brebeuf is considered an "interfaith" school. Approximately half of Brebeuf students are Roman Catholic. However, Brebeuf also is home to surprisingly high numbers of Protestant and Jewish students as well as Buddhist, Muslim, and non-religious considering it is a Roman Catholic, specifically Jesuit, school. Nineteen percent of the student body represents non-white minorities, including Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, African-American, etc.

[edit] Statistics

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is well known for its academic achievements. It consistently maintains a 99% graduation rate and routinely boasts the highest yearly average SAT scores in the state. The school was ranked the number one school in Indiana in 2005 by Indianapolis Monthly. It was the national champion in high school debate in 2005 and state speech champions for several years including 2001. Brebeuf is considered one of the most prestigious high schools in Indiana and even the Midwest.

[edit] Sports

In addition to strong academics Brebeuf also fields excellent sports teams. Most notably, successful basketball and volleyball squads. Brebeuf is a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and plays in the 3A division.

[edit] Noteworthy Alumni

[edit] Notes

  1. ↑  Brebeuf Jesuit Student Handbook 2006-2007, Page 9
  2. ↑  Brebeuf Jesuit Student Handbook 2006-2007, Page 9-10

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Institutional Constituent Members

Arrupe Jesuit High School (CO) • Bellarmine College Preparatory (CA) • Bellarmine Preparatory School (WA) • Boston College High School (MA) • Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (IN) • Brophy College Preparatory (AZ) • Canisius High School (NY) • Cheverus High School (ME) • Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola (PR) • Creighton Preparatory School (NE) • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (IL) • De Smet Jesuit High School (MO) • Fairfield College Preparatory School (CT) • Fordham Preparatory School (NY) • Georgetown Preparatory School (MD) • Gonzaga College High School (DC) • Gonzaga Preparatory High School (Spokane) (WA) • Jesuit College Preparatory School (Dallas) (TX) • Jesuit High School (New Orleans) (LA) • Jesuit High School (Portland) (OR) • Jesuit High School (Sacramento) (CA) • Jesuit High School of Tampa (FL) • Loyola Academy (IL) • Loyola Blakefield (MD) • Loyola High School (MI) • Loyola High School of Los Angeles (CA) • Loyola School (NY) • Marquette University High School (WI) • McQuaid Jesuit High School (NY) • Red Cloud Indian School (SD) • Regis High School (New York) (NY) • Regis Jesuit High School (CO) • Rockhurst High School (MO) • St. Martin de Porres High School (OH) • St. Ignatius College Prep (IL) • St. Ignatius College Preparatory (CA) • St. Ignatius High School (OH) • St. John's Jesuit High School (OH) • St. Joseph's Preparatory School (PA) • St. Louis University High (MO) • St. Peter's Preparatory School (NJ) • St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati) (OH) • Scranton Preparatory School (PA) • Seattle Preparatory School (WA) • Strake Jesuit College Preparatory (TX) • University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy (MI) • Verbum Dei High School (CA) • Walsh Jesuit High School (OH) • Xavier High School (NY)

Institutional Associate Members

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School • Loyola High School (Montreal) • St. Bonaventure's (St. John's, Newfoundland) • St. John's College (Belize) • St. Paul's High School (Winnipeg) • St. Ignatius High School (Haiti) • Xavier High School (Micronesia)
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