VISION STATEMENT: VERITAS PROGRAM

Following in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters who have served this school community since its beginning, Monsignor Donovan High School has established the Veritas Program. The Latin word "veritas" means "Truth" and forms the motto of the Dominican Community, dedicated to the pursuit of learning. Veritas also appears on the school emblem.

In light of this proud Dominican tradition, the Veritas Program aims to nurture and to encourage the love of learning among the participants, selected by the administration for their strong academic potential. In addition, the program focuses on expanding the intellectual gifts of these students by offering them opportunities to excel in advanced courses and enrichment programs throughout their high school experience. Students also receive on-going guidance in goal-setting encompassing high school, college, and beyond. Students, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators collaborate in enabling Veritas participants to fully recognize and nurture the gifts given to them by their Creator.

STUDENT GOALS: VERITAS PROGRAM

Participants in the Veritas Program will strive:

1. To develop the love of learning in the spirit of the Dominican tradition

2. To establish long and short-term goals that encompass personal, academic, and career development

3. To follow a rigorous curriculum over four years, including Advanced Placement and college level courses, as well as independent study projects.

4. To maintain the grades required for continuation in honors courses and programs.

5. To become acquainted with and absorb the history of the school

6. To participate in leadership programs

7. To participate in educational and cultural field trip experiences

8. To begin the college search during sophomore year in order to maximize student potential

9. To participate in PSAT, SAT and ACT test preparation programs.