Scholar Programs

Brewster's Scholar Programs provide students with opportunities to pursue studies in areas of their interests and deepen passions they already have. The cohort-based structure of the programs gives additional opportunities to connect with other students, engage in meaningful activities, set goals, and reflect on them. Brewster offers an Arts Scholar Program as well as a Global Scholar Program.

The experience creates a platform for discussion of issues that the students are passionate about. Equally important, the coursework, in conjunction with other on campus and virtual pursuits, allows them to brainstorm and design solutions to a variety of problems that communities worldwide are experiencing.

Global Scholar Program

The Global Scholar Program offers juniors, seniors, and PGs opportunities to engage in courses, experiences, and interactions that will deepen their understanding of themselves, others, and help them develop ways to act on behalf of their local and global communities. Through cohort-based experiences, participation in on- and off-campus activities, and thoughtful engagement in their coursework, students develop a greater understanding of what it means to be an engaged, informed, and empathetic citizen.

How it Works

Two-Year Pathway

Students entering the Program in 11th grade:

1. Take at least three AP Courses in the English and History/Social Science departments, including AP Seminar and AP Research; three or four years of World Language courses (culminating in a level III course of one language or a level II course in two languages);
2. Engage in two global* and two local immersive experiences;
3. Demonstrate sustained club and/or community engagement leadership;
4. Regularly document and reflect on their learning and growth through GSP Portfolio.

One-Year Pathway

Students entering the Program in 12th grade:

1. Take at least two AP Courses in the English and History/Social Science departments, including AP Seminar, OR one AP and three History/Social Science electives; three or four years of World Language courses (culminating in a level III course of one language or a level II course in two languages);
2. Engage in one global* and two local immersive experiences;
3. Demonstrate sustained club and/or community engagement leadership;
4. Regularly document and reflect on their learning and growth through GSP Portfolio.

*Global immersive experiences can be completed over the summer.

Global Program Competencies

Four global competencies (listed below) will be used by students and advisors of the Program to track progress toward mastery of the different portfolio elements and to provide students with feedback as they document and reflect on their learning. The competencies encompass knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students are exposed to and practice as they engage with the Program and its experiences.

Global Competence Framework
1. Examine local, global, and intercultural issues
2. Understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others
3. Engage in open and effective interactions across cultures
4. Take action for collective well-being and sustainable development

Arts Scholar Program

The Arts Scholar Program offers students opportunities to experience various modes of artistic expression, advance visual and performing art skills, and develop and deepen their appreciation of and curiosity for art. As they engage in different courses and experiences, students develop an understanding of themselves through the exploration of their own identity as well as the perspectives and worldviews of others.

Program Requirements

1. Take a minimum of one full trimester of art per year;
2. Participate in a minimum of one immersive art experience;
3. Engage in five service hours within the arts community per year (11th & 12th grade);
4. Complete a minimum of one full year in Advanced Fine Arts or Advanced Performing
Arts;
5. Deliver a senior capstone project showcasing their culminating work in their advanced
courses.

Arts Scholar Program Competencies

CREATE: I can apply knowledge from a variety of cultural contexts to examine, reflect on,
and plan works of art in progress.
PRESENT: I can use technical elements to increase the impact of a design or performance.
RESPOND: I can analyze what is seen, felt, and/or heard in an artistic piece to develop
criteria for my own artistic choices.
CONNECT: I can describe how cultural perspectives, community ideas and personal
beliefs impact an artistic piece, and how others perceive it.

STEM Scholar Program

The STEM Scholar Program offers juniors, seniors, and PGs opportunities to design, create and embed ideas into their community. Students will be working in a cohort to participate in on- and off-campus activities that enhance their understanding of how STEM affects their lives and cancontribute to informed problem-solving. Students will practice applying sustainable STEM practices by expanding their existing knowledge and building their problem solving mindsets.

How it Works

Two-Year Pathway

Students entering the Program in 11th grade:

1. Complete at least four years of math, four years of science, and three trimesters of
a STEM elective on their transcript when they graduate;
2. Engage in at least two STEM immersive experiences;
3. Compete at any two STEM competitions or present at a convention;
4. Work with local professionals to investigate a STEM issue, and determine a
possible solution;
5. Curate and lead a weekend activity to engage the community;
6. Complete a STEM project and present the project to the community.

One-Year Pathway

Students entering the Program in 12th grade:

1. Have at least four years of math, and 4 years of science, and 3 trimesters of a
STEM elective on their transcript when they graduate;
2. Engage in at least one STEM immersive experiences;
3. Compete at any one STEM competition or present at a convention;
4. Curate and lead a weekend activity to engage the community.
5. Work on a STEM project and present the project to the community.

STEM Program Competencies

● Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful
conclusions.
● Mathematical Proficiency: Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and the
ability to apply them in various contexts.
● Scientific Inquiry: Understanding the scientific method and being able to conduct
experiments, make observations, and interpret results.
● Technological Literacy: Proficiency with current technology, understanding how to
use tools and software, and staying updated with technological advancements.
● Engineering Design: The ability to apply engineering principles to design, build, and
improve systems, structures, or products.
● Computational Thinking: Understanding algorithms, coding, and data management,
and applying computational methods to solve complex problems.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

See our Program of Studies to view required courses, electives, and AP offerings.

INTERIM STUDIES

Select an experiential learning opportunity that sparks your creativity and satisfies your curiosity in this project learning period at the end of Winter Trimester.

GLOBAL IMMERSION

Through our immersive study abroad programs and globally relevant curriculum, you will build an awareness about yourself and other cultures and recognize that we are all connected through a global purpose.