Black Rock Scholars

A Black Rock Scholar must also successfully complete two academic experiences in Black Rock related courses. A Black Rock related course is one that includes experiences concentrated on one of the focus areas. For example, English V, which includes a student-driven I-cubed project, is a Blackrock related course, as a student may opt to concentrate on one or more of the five areas.

Extra-curricular requirements: Black Rock Scholars will need to demonstrate participation in each of the five areas: Community (service and/or philanthropy), diversity, global awareness, sustainability, and a sense of place. These experiences may take place at any point during a student’s high school career, in and out of the classroom, on and off campus, and can take place at any time during the calendar year.

For example: summer work, travel, on and off campus service, sustainability related activity, conferences, workshops, etc.

Culminating Project: A Black Rock Scholar will design, execute and lead an initiative that serves the community, local or global. This initiative may be focused on one or more of the focus areas. The project must be approved and reviewed by a panel made up of teachers and students. The project must be goal oriented, and include a public presentation or culminating experience in and/or out of school.

E-Portfolio: Document each of these requirements in an e-Portfolio

Eligibility and Entry into the Program:

Fourth form students who are interested in entrance into the Black Rock Scholars Program begin the process by discussing their interest with their faculty advisor. Advisors may also reach out to fourth form advisees who they believe are well suited for the program. Students who enter Berkshire in the fifth form are eligible for entrance in the second semester of their fifth form year.