The goal of this enrichment group is to promote independent learning. The focus is on challenging and thereby enriching high achieving students through academic, intellectual, and spiritual exploration.

Traditionally, the program is open to students in grades 5 – 8 who meet specific criteria. These include students who have:

    maintained a 90%  or better average on their report card from the previous year,

    the complete support of their parents / guardians,

    receive the recommendation of two faculty members,

    demonstrated self motivation and can work well in a group,

    the approval of the principal, and

    sterling conduct reports.

Students must maintain the academic averages and good conduct throughout the year, or they can be removed from the circle. The program requires an understanding of the requirements of the work and a commitment to seriously approach the tasks at hand by the students and their parents / guardians. The students are required to attend weekly meetings, and participate in all activities, trips, and projects mandated by the group. The group will select projects to work on throughout the year culminating with a presentation at the annual Aquinas Expo.