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 St. Alban's School of Public
Service (SPS) is a summer experience for young men and women interested in
learning firsthand about the nature of public service and the role of
government, non-profits, private organizations and individuals in making America
a democratic and civil society. Open to both male and female students entering
their senior year of high school, SPS extends over four weeks in June and July.
We invite the participation of high school students from across America and
encourage them to join us in the challenge of working for the public good.
Located on the Close of the
Washington National Cathedral, SPS and its students are in the heart of
Washington, DC. The School's curriculum takes full advantage of this location by
including field trips to important area institutions, and access to members of
Congress, agency leaders, and public policy figures. The objectives of the
summer's rigorous academic program are:
- to inspire leadership and
instill a passion of public service among our students;
- to create a solid foundation
of knowledge about the American public policy process;
- to explore what normative
values guide the work of the government;
- to encourage students to
think critically, creatively, and independently about their role as citizens
in a democracy;
- to create a long-term
community of peers through an active alumni network.
SPS challenges students with
in-depth discussion, research, case studies, visits, and readings related to
contemporary policy issues: international affairs, national security, education,
healthcare, welfare, electronic commerce, and business policy. Through the
extensive use of the case study method, students explore the respective roles of
the President, the Judiciary, the Congress and the media in influencing the
policy process. Through an intense, closely shared experience with their
instructors, mentors, speakers, and fellow students, SPS students pursue
knowledge that serves both the individual and society. Team building, writing,
and research exercises help students work collegially. Developing skills in
analysis and self expression, also a part of SPS, will help students to imagine
and prepare for the pace and nature of college-level work, and provide a taste
of the college experience.
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