Editor’s Note: This piece was also posted in the Benet Herald 2023 Graduation Edition.

As students aim to take more personalized classes, Benet Academy plans to increase extracurriculars and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. During the 2023-2024 school year, there will be more fine arts classes: guitar, dance, theater, beginner orchestra, electronic music creation, and sound engineering. By offering a plethora of art classes, students will be able to grow creatively and enrich their highschool experience. Furthermore, a diversified collection of AP classes will allow students to explore their interests and develop a more robust transcript. Advanced Placement additions include AP Seminar, AP Psychology, AP 3-D art, AP Literature, and the chance to take AP classes starting as a Freshman. In addition, the culmination of a STEM program offers more advanced math and science opportunities. Students can take principles of engineering, AutoCad drafting, and introduction to programming. Also, adding the distinction between honors, AP, and college prep classes provides students with unique opportunities to challenge themselves.