Bernadette Scholars

The Bernadette Scholars Program is an extension of Marian’s Learning Strategies Department and rooted in our Catholic mission. The program is intended to provide a Catholic educational experience for students with special needs. It focuses on the individual and specialized needs of each unique child, and class sizes are kept small to promote individualized attention. Students enrolled in this program are affectionately known as “the Bernies”.

Marian provides a specifically designed curriculum for each student according to their IEP, that may include vocational and independent living skills. Inclusion within traditional academic classrooms, when appropriate, will benefit both the Bernies and the traditional students, forming important bonds within the student body. Bernies participate in school events and activities, liturgical services, sports and clubs to gain social and emotional benefits of being an active part of the Marian family.

Marian’s community has grown in faith and maturity through the day to day interactions enabled by this program. The Bernies make a lasting impact on students, parents, faculty, and staff beyond the halls of Marian!

The tuition for the Bernadette Scholars Program is identical to the tuition for Marian High School. Families are eligible for School Choice Scholarships, SGO Awards, and Marian Financial Aid.

This four-year program will culminate in achieving a certificate of completion and participation in the Marian commencement ceremony.