| St.
Stephen's School is a five-year, independent, non-denominational,
boarding and day school founded in 1964 and was the first
school in Italy to offer the International Baccalaureate.
In our international setting we seek to combine what is
best in the American and European educational traditions
by providing a demanding classical liberal arts education
taking full advantage of our location in the historic
center of Rome. Our objectives are, amongst others; academic
excellence, the fostering of a sense of fellowship and
cooperation among students and faculty and the promotion
of students as independent, responsible and involved contributing
members of the larger world community. Our curriculum
reflects our response to the needs of students in an international
environment who aim to further their studies throughout
the world. |
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COURSE
OFFERING and DESCRIPTION (PDF) |
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TYPICAL
PROGRAM OF STUDIES |
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS |
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POST
GRADUATE YEAR (PG) |
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ADVANCED
PLACEMENT (AP) |
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MASTER
SCHEDULE (PDF) |
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INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB) |
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ST.
STEPHEN'S HANDBOOK (PDF) |
| COURSE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A ST. STEPHEN'S DIPLOMA |
Below
is a summary of the course requirements which must be met in
order to qualify for a St. Stephen's diploma. Equivalent course
work elsewhere by students transferring to St. Stephen's will
be accepted as unit credit toward graduation. One unit of course
work represents the work done in a class which meets for five
forty-five minute periods per week. Two such meetings are combined
into one ninety-minute class per week, giving teachers the opportunity
to make brief field trips in Rome, conduct laboratory or investigative
work, or to explore a subject in greater depth.
Every
year each full-time student is expected to take five one unit
courses; seniors may take four one unit courses, if they are
carrying a heavy AP or IB load. Seniors must pass all courses
and satisfactorily complete a Senior Essay in order to receive
a diploma. The purpose of the Senior Essay is to give each senior
the opportunity to experience a college-type research project
by exploring at length a subject matter of his or her own choosing
under the supervision of a faculty member.
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Curriculum
Area
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Units
Required
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| English |
4
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| Foreign
Language |
3
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| History |
3
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| Experimental
Science |
3
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| Mathematics |
3
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| Arts |
1
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| Elective
Subjects in any areas |
2
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| Total
units required for graduation |
19
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| Physical
Education |
yearly
requirement
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| Senior
Essay |
senior
year
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| Health
& Study Skills 9 - 10 |
required |
| Computer
Proficiency |
graduation
requirement
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St.
Stephen's students have the option of preparing for and
taking any of a number of Advanced Placement examinations
given each year by the Educational Testing Service of
the College Board. Students scoring well on these tests
may be granted advanced placement or degree credit by
colleges and universities in the United States and elsewhere.
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ON THE AP PROGRAM AT ST. STEPHEN'S |
| .INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB) |
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St.
Stephen's realized in the early 70's the potential importance
of the International Baccalaureate as a university entrance
qualification with an international dimension. Although
the scheme was just emerging from its pilot stage, we
made application for membership in 1975 and saw our first
two students receive their diplomas in 1978. Our low official
IB school number, 0061, testifies to our pioneer spirit;
our pass rate of 96% over the past four years (the worldwide
pass rate is 75%) indicates that we have learned, over
the years, to do justice both to the program and to the
students taking it with us.
The IB Organization describes its program as a comprehensive
and rigorous two-year curriculum leading to examinations
for students aged sixteen to nineteen. It is a deliberate
compromise between the specialization required in some
national systems and the breadth preferred in others.
The general objectives of the IB are to provide students
with a balanced education; to facilitate geographic and
cultural mobility; and to promote international understanding
through a shared academic experience.All
Diploma candidates are required to offer one subject from
each of the groups. At least three and not more than four
are taken at the Higher Level (HL), while the others are
taken at the Standard Level (SL). Each examined subject
is marked on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum).
The award of the Diploma requires a minimum total of 24
points with no failing condition, or 28 points with only
one failing condition, and the satisfactory completion
of an Extended Essay, a course entitled Theory of Knowledge,
and participation in CAS (Creativity-Action-Service).
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ON THE IB PROGRAM AT ST. STEPHEN'S |
| Each
student chooses a faculty advisor
whose role is to offer guidance and support in personal
and academic matters and to keep parents apprised of
the student's progress.
Students
also prepare for SAT.
The
curriculum is further enhanced by weekly field trips,
weekend excursions and longer bi-annual
trips.
Boarders
and day students have access to INTERNET
and E-MAIL
(school accounts can be provided). |
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