The Junior Scholars Program is designed to recognize and encourage young men and women of character who have achieved or are motivated to achieve academic excellence.

The Junior Scholars Program seeks to keep students engaged and excited about learning. This excitement and desire to learn will serve Junior Scholars well both now and in the future.

Our purpose is to motivate Visitation students and to meet a critical need to ensure the integrity and continuity of the Visitation Scholarship Program. Participation in the JSP does not guarantee acceptance into the Visitation Scholarship Program, but it does provide valuable experiences that will help to prepare them for high school. Junior Scholars are chosen from the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades through teacher recommendation and administrative review. Junior Scholars must be re-nominated each year. Members are constantly evaluated by progress reports, report cards, and individual meetings with the Program Director.

The Junior Scholars Program consists of three main elements:

• Individual Meetings – Once a month scholars meet with the Program Director individually to discuss academic progress and personal growth.
• Group Meetings – Twice a month scholars meet with the Program Director to complete projects, engage in group discussions and other activities based on field trips for each grade level.
• Field Trips – Each year scholars participate in educational field trips in the Chicago area that are designed to provide interactive experiences related to class content.
• Junior Achievement – Junior scholars also participate in workshops that introduce them to the world of business and finance.