ABOUT THE ELEMENTS
The Elements is a five-year program that provides today’s young men with the elements of professional and personal excellence they need to be the leaders of society tomorrow. Through a curriculum of classes, one-on-one mentoring, interactive sessions, and career presentations by successful professionals, The Elements challenges students not only to excel academically, but also to stand out among their peers in character, breadth of vision, and a magnanimous spirit of service.
TOMORROW’s LEADERS
THE BIG PICTURE SEMINAR
(Grade 8)
Students need to establish the right priorities early in high school. Each session includes a talk on key choices students will need to make that affect their priorities, followed by an interactive activity that stresses analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
THE BIG ACHIEVEMENT SEMINAR
(Grade 9)
This seminar helps students to see how their decisions in high school are shaping the sort of person they will become. The seminar concentrates on the character traits that constitute a mature, responsible adult.
THE PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
(Grades 10 - 11)
High school is the time to begin thinking about career interests. Your interests will affect the college and the major you choose. It is also the time to develop the habits of effective speaking and critical thinking that are essential for success in college and the workplace.
FILLING THE GAPS
(Grades 12)
The Elements Senior Seminar prepares young men for life after high school. Through study and discussion, participants learn to understand and develop their temperament while reviewing foundational ideas every mature person should take seriously, including truth, certainty, moral goodness, freedom, rights, the soul, and the relationship between faith and science.
MENTORING
MENTORING
Each student is assigned a mentor who will meet individually with him between the monthly sessions. The mentor guides the student in applying the principles taught in class and helps him set goals that are important and practical. Mentoring sessions last 30-45 minutes and will take place at Wespine.
Please see the ABOUT WESPINE page to read more about the educational philosophy behind mentoring programs at Wespine. All mentoring must follow Protecting God’s Children Guidelines and the Wespine Code of Conduct.
Location, Dates and Times:
The Elements meets at Wespine Study Center on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, mid-September through early-March from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM. The Elements Seminars end on March 3rd with the Elements Finale when all parents are invited for the final session, presentations and a celebration. Mentoring continues until the close of the academic year at times mutually acceptable to families and mentors.
Application and Fees:
The seminar costs $230 per participant. Interested students must submit the application with a non-refundable deposit of $20. Applications received a month or more in advance qualify for a $50 discount. Please make checks payable to Wespine Study Center.
Financial considerations should not prevent anyone from attending. Please inquire about scholarships.
For more information contact Daniel Jakubisin.