New boarding program to start in fall 2010.

Small and intimate boarding and school experience. Join us as we continue in our early stages to build a wonderful intellectual and spiritual heritage. The boarding program is for junior and senior level college prep students with strong academic credentials and who will be completely "on Mission" with us academically and spiritually. It is not for those who are struggling academically or rebelling socially or spiritually. Independence, integrity and a willing spirit are absolute requirements of enrollment

Vibrant and faithful Catholic culture, including daily Mass, Eucharistic devotion, strong theology content, and teaching sisters from the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.

Classical pedagogy including the study of Latin, logic and rhetoric as well as an intensive 4 year study of math, humanities, and science.

Use of college seminar format as students are encouraged to encounter not just "subjects" but rather truths explored in various disciplines which compliment and refine each other as they find their source and completion in God.

Juniors and seniors seeking to transfer in will find more success if they have been the product of a classical formation in homeschooling or private schools and are open and sincere about learning and living the Catholic faith in their daily lives.

Dual enrollment options at adjoining Ave Maria University are possible for qualified seniors.

In the heart of the new community and University of Ave Maria in beautiful southwest Florida (see www.avemaria.edu and www.avemaria.com). The town center includes shops and restaurants and a grocery store, postal service, medical clinic and dentist are all in walking distance. The beautiful Ave Maria Oratory Church and impressive AMU world class library are also open and available to student use. Weekend trips to Naples’ world class resort beaches and other southwest Florida attractions.