School Profile 2023-24

ADMINISTRATION

PRESIDENT I Wendy A. Hoke

PRINCIPAL I Ann Hoelzel

DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE I Michele Bernot

DEAN OF ACADEMICS/

IB COORDINATOR I Simon Masters

DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT I Jennifer Nye

SCHOOL PROFILE

“Since 1850, the education and development of young women has been our priority. Our graduates are confident young women, involved in their communities who have discovered their passions and are ready to excel in the next step of their journey. Strong women build strong communities and we are confident that we are educating women who will change the world.”

—Wendy A. Hoke, President

WHERE YOUNG WOMEN LEARN TO CHANGE THE WORLD

MISSION

Beaumont School is an all-girls’ Catholic high school in the Ursuline tradition that educates women for life, leadership and service.

#WeAreUrsuline

Founded in 1850 by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, Beaumont is the oldest school in the Cleveland Diocese and the oldest all-girls’ high school in Greater Cleveland. As an International Baccalaureate World School, Beaumont is dedicated to its college preparatory, liberal arts education in a multi-cultural setting. Our students experience intellectual, spiritual, and social growth both in and out of the classroom.

A Beaumont student is confident, empowered, and strong. She has a voice; she is a self-advocate. She is a critical thinker who leads with compassion and contributes to her community. She has a strong foundation of faith and service that guides her moral compass.

A Beaumont student inspires and influences the world around her.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Beaumont offers IB for All, equitable access to distinguished academics and experiential learning. The IB aligns with our Ursuline mission to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Beaumont is the only Northeast Ohio all-girls’ high school to offer the IB Diploma Programme.

IB FOR ALL IS AN ADVANTAGE FOR EVERY BEAUMONT STUDENT

All of Beaumont’s educators use the IB framework in designing curriculum that focuses on big-picture concepts and promotes an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning for each student.

Every student has the opportunity and is encouraged to take IB courses while at Beaumont. Whether they take a single class, earn a subject-specific IB Certificate, or work through the full two-year program towards the IB Diploma, students benefit from the emphasis on academic achievement, critical thinking, research skills and community service.

IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Full diploma candidates study a balance of the humanities and sciences in six subject areas. They complete three additional requirements: the Extended Essay, the Theory of Knowledge course and 150 hours of Creativity, Activity and Service.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME COURSES

› IB Biology SL/HL

› IB Computer Science SL

› IB Design Technology SL/HL

› IB Environmental Systems and Societies

› IB French SL

› IB History HL

› IB Latin SL/HL

› IB Literature HL

› IB Mathematics: Analysis SL/HL

› IB Mathematics: Applications SL

› IB Music SL/HL

› IB Physics SL

› IB Spanish SL

› IB Theory of Knowledge

› IB Visual Arts SL/HL

SL = Standard Level, HL = High Level

AP COURSES

› AP Chemistry

› AP Statistics

› AP US Government and Politics

Honors, Advanced Placement, and IB courses are weighted by a 0.5 increment.

CHARACTERISTICS OF

IB LEARNERS

Inquirers

Knowledgeable Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

IB cultivates caring, inquiring, internationallyminded and service-oriented young people, which aligns beautifully with our Ursuline mission and charism of forming lifelong learners who strive to make a difference in the world.

—Ann Hoelzel, Principal

Spirituality

Community

Concern for the Individual

Open-minded Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

2023 IB Diploma Programme Class

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS

Students participate in challenging learning experiences inside and outside the classroom that enhance knowledge, understanding, and skills required for success in college.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Beaumont offers the prestigious and rigorous college level IB Diploma Programme (DP) to motivated and academically qualified juniors and seniors. The aim of IB is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a more peaceful world.

MERICI CENTER FOR SUCCESS

In our integrated four-year program of educational support for students with learning differences, students meet daily with their Intervention Specialists to develop skills for learning and life success such as executive functioning, organization skills and study habits.

PRE-ENGINEERING

Introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering. In addition to the two-year engineering course (IB Design Technology) participants concentrate on science, math and computer science in course selections.

STUDIO ART

The four-year Studio program encourages students’ exploration of Fine Arts to develop a wide range of skills in various specialties, culminating in the creation of a comprehensive portfolio and participation in a senior exhibition similar to a Bachelor of Fine Arts show.

VEALE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

Students participate in a variety of real-world competitions and experiences exposing them to all facets of business, from initial concept to business planning and going to market.

SISTER DOROTHY KAZEL PEACE AND JUSTICE INSTITUTE

At Beaumont School we are walking in the footsteps of Sister Dorothy Kazel, an Ursuline sister and former guidance counselor who was dedicated to peace and social justice. The Institute facilitates student engagement with community partners through service and puts creative ideas into action for long lasting social benefits.

BEAUMONT LEADERSHIP

From clubs and organizations to the curriculum in our classrooms, Beaumont students are learning to change the world. Beaumont has many leadership opportunities, including:

› Ambassadors Club

› Student Council

› National Art Honor Society

› Beaumont Bridges

› National Honor Society

› World Language Honor Societies

› International Thespian Society › Peer Ministry

› FAME

› Tri-M Music Honor Society

14,000

Service hours completed during the 2022-2023 School Year

305 students

10:1 Student:Faculty ratio

Over 150 Student-Athletes

More Than 100 Scholastic Art and Art Competition Awards

10 Varsity Sports

30 Extracurricular Clubs

79% of Faculty with advanced degrees

9% with doctorate degrees

Average teacher tenure: 16 years

BEYOND BEAUMONT

Each year Beaumont students are accepted to top colleges and universities, including:

› Boston College

› Boston University

› Case Western Reserve University

› Cleveland Institute of Art

› Colby College

› College of Holy Cross

› Fordham University

› Georgetown University

› Howard University

› Miami University

› Northeastern University

› Pepperdine University

› Purdue University

› Saint Louis University

› The Ohio State University

› University of Dayton

› University of Denver

› University of Notre Dame

› University of Rochester

› Washington University

* For a complete list of colleges and honors programs, visit beaumontschool.org/colleges

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

› 1 National Merit Finalist 2022-2023

GRADUATION NUMBERS

› 1 National Merit Finalist 2021-2022

› 2 National Merit Commended Scholar 2021-2022

› 1 National Merit Commended Scholar 2019-2020

› 2 National Merit Finalists 2018-2019

› 3 National Merit Commended Scholars 2017-2018

› 1 National Merit Finalist 2017-2018

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 credits in each subject:

Mathematics, Science, English, Theology

3 credits in each subject: Social Studies, World Language

1 credit in each subject:

Physical Education/Health, Fine Arts, Technology, *General Electives

*Beaumont offers over 65 electives.

GRADING AND GPA SCALE

FULL TUITION College Scholarships

84% average graduation rate from college in 4 years (National Average: 41%)

Joining an alumnae community of 7,500+

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