Why Andover?
2012
Summer @Andover
June 26–August 1
A Rigorous Academic Program that Pushes You to Perform Summer Session classes challenge and extend the intellectual, aesthetic, and ethical interests of able students who want to reap the rewards of intensive study. Be prepared for courses that push you to perform to your fullest potential!
Varied and Extensive Course Offerings Do you want to enhance your knowledge of a subject you already love? Do you want to explore a subject you have never studied before or something your school doesn’t offer? Do you want to get ahead in anticipation of a difficult course next fall? Are you an aspiring photographer or an artist looking for opportunity, guidance, and enrichment? Andover offers courses from geometry to philosophy, from English as a Second Language to advanced literary analysis. Be sure to flip through the Upper School Course of Study and Activities or Lower School Institute brochure and see what appeals to you!
Experienced and Creative Faculty Summer Session faculty, which is composed of teachers from Phillips Academy and other secondary schools, colleges, and graduate schools, return summer after summer for the chance to engage in and learn from this exciting international community. The Summer Session curriculum offers opportunities to experiment with innovative approaches to teaching and to share ideas with insightful colleagues and eager students from around the world. The senior teaching staff is augmented by a corps of teaching assistants; their enthusiasm for learning provides students with a model for serious and dynamic intellectual inquiry.
“I love the feeling of independence. I felt like I was around intelligent students from all over the world. This is an experience I will remember. I had a fun, productive summer. I can’t think of a better way to spend my summer.” —female student from Massachusetts
An Extraordinarily Diverse Summer Community Among the most exciting and rewarding aspects of Summer Session is the chance to live and work with other students who represent an unparalleled diversity of geography, religion, race, and economic circumstance. In 2011, more than 600 Summer Session students hailed from 47 countries, 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
A Precollege Boarding Experience You will share the campus and its many resources for five weeks, living in dormitories and learning community responsibility and self-discipline. While the dorms are supervised and the faculty accessible (the studentfaculty ratio is 9 to 1), you will quickly learn how to budget your own time and respect the needs of others.
Convenient Campus Location Phillips Academy has a safe, scenic, and spacious campus, located only a short train ride from the beautiful and historic cities of Boston and Cambridge. In addition to the sights, museums, colleges, shops, and restaurants of these two cities, Andover lies within easy driving distance of the spectacular seacoasts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Summer Session organizes several trips to a variety of venues that may include nearby beaches, musical and theatrical events, outlet shopping, and amusement parks. In addition, you may, with permission, use Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday to explore Boston with friends.
“The teachers are incredible people, always ready to help us.” —male student from Brazil
Outstanding Academic Resources The Oliver Wendell Holmes Library is located in the heart of the campus and serves the informational and recreational reading needs of members of the Phillips Academy community. Wi-Fi access is offered throughout the building. In support of the Academy’s mission of helping students to master skills, acquire knowledge, and think critically, creatively, and independently, the librarians work closely with the faculty to provide students with the information skills necessary for lifelong learning. The instruction program emphasizes the four research processes of reading, research, evaluation, and writing. The library offers students a collection of more than 175,000 books in print and electronic formats, access to millions of magazine and journal articles in its paid databases, and a professional staff eager to help fulfill the research needs of the students. The Phillips Academy Computer Center, staffed by technical professionals, offers both Macs and PCs, high-resolution scanners, and color printing. All computers are networked to high-speed laser printers and are loaded with a wide range of software. Students also may take advantage of easy Internet and e-mail access. The Polk-Lillard Electronic Imaging Center, located in the Elson Art Center, contains two computer labs, video-editing suites, two fully equipped multimedia classrooms, video duplication services, and a staff fluent in current digital and video technologies. Also in the Elson Art Center, Kemper Auditorium is equipped with a surround-sound system, an enhanced video projection system, and a media-control Crestron System. The Gelb Science Center, opened in 2004, houses state-of-the-art science classrooms, laboratories, research spaces, and an astronomical observatory. The recently renovated and expanded Addison Gallery of American Art possesses an extraordinary permanent collection of more than 17,000 works and hosts exhibitions and other scholarly programs every year. The Addison’s knowledgeable education staff organizes visits to the museum from almost all disciplines. Graves Hall, Phillips Academy’s music building, contains three classrooms, two concert halls, a Rock Room, practice rooms, and a music listening library. Its practice rooms are available to Summer Session students. In addition, the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, with more than 500,000 objects and photographs, allows for the study and preservation of Native American cultures and teaches an appreciation and respect for human cultural diversity. 5
Geographical Distribution 2011 Domestic Student Count Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Total
2011 International Student Count 1 14 1 23 1 5 2 5 20 8 2 1 19 1 5 4 3 77 1 5 1 1 3 14 17 37 3 8 1 3 1 9 2 18 23 5 6 6 356
Austria Bahamas Belgium Bhutan Brazil Canada China Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador England France Germany Greece Hong Kong Indonesia Iran Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Korea Lebanon Lithuania Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Monaco Mongolia Pakistan Panama Philippines Poland Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Venezuela Vietnam Total
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3 1 6 1 5 3 29 2 1 1 7 2 6 16 13 15 15 1 3 10 1 26 3 1 6 8 1 1 2 1 2 1 4 4 4 2 1 5 13 4 21 7 12 17 21 2 3 313
2011 Class Distribution GIRLS 31 53 122 102 55
BOYS 20 42 104 89 51
TOTAL 51 95 226 191 106
Totals
363
306
669
Boarding Students Day Students
345 18
279 27
624 45
Totals
363
306
669
Rising 8th-Graders Rising 9th-Graders Rising 10th-Graders Rising 11th-Graders Rising 12th-Graders
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“Summer Session is a fantastic program where I saw a unique combination of attention to academic rigor and human development. Over five short weeks, my students matured and grew to fit the expectations we asked of them. Kids at this age have much more potential than I thought they did, whether that means being able to take a college-level philosophy class or to live peacefully with 30 other peers and adults.� —faculty member 7
College Counseling A special feature of Summer Session is the College Counseling program, which is organized and staffed by professional college counselors. The cornerstone of the program, an afternoon workshop series, brings to campus outstanding experts on various issues pertaining to the process of selecting and applying to college. Phillips Academy’s Summer Session college counseling coordinator and admissions representatives from some of the finest colleges in the Northeast offer a comprehensive and detailed plan for applying to college. Each Wednesday, tours of several New England colleges are scheduled (preference is given to 11th- and 12th-graders). During the five weeks, at least two colleges are visited each week. In mid-July, more than 100 college representatives from around the nation are invited to campus to meet with students. Students also may arrange conferences with a counselor, a valuable service to help plan for the future.
A sampling of colleges visited by Summer Session students. Clockwise: MIT, Boston University, Amherst, Harvard, Yale
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“I am pleased that I was able to develop a relationship with many of the students, and I felt that my visibility on campus as part of the college counseling activities fostered their involvement and excitement in the college planning process.” —College Counseling coordinator
College Counseling Summer 2011 Offerings (An sampling of what to expect in summer 2012) Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 29 Orientation
June 30 Introduction to Summer Session’s College Counseling Program
July 1 Making the Most of the College Campus Visit
College Workshops meet in Kemper Auditorium
Patrick McNally Boston University
Joy A. LeBlanc Phillips Academy
July 4 Holiday—no workshop
July 5 Navigating the College Fair/ Financial Aid & Scholarships Nicole Molina Vanderbilt University
July 11 Admissions 101: How and Why Do Colleges Make Decisions Courtney Minden Tufts University
July 12 The Ivy League: The Most Competitive Schools in America
College Trips To: July 6 Boston College Harvard University Northeastern University
July 13 Boston University Tufts University Yale University
July 19 Evaluating the College Application Essay: The Admissions Side
Heather Ayers The College Board
Jessie Hill Yale University
July 25 Case Studies: How Selective Colleges Decide *Limited to
July 26 10 Tips for the Successful College Interview
attendees on 7/22* Elisha Anderson Brown University
Karen Kristof Smith College
July 8 Engineering the Future: Top Colleges and Universities
Joseph DiCarlo Northeastern University
Matthew McGann MIT
July 14 Annual College Fair Representatives from over 100 Top Colleges
July 15 Choosing a College Major Drew Carter College of the Holy Cross
Smith Center
Logan Powell Princeton University
July 18 College Admissions Testing: PSATs/SAT I/II Advanced Placement
July 7 Building Your Extracurricular Activities and Resume
6–8 p.m.
July 20 Brown University Rhode Island School of Design Dartmouth College
July 27 Amherst College Wellesley College Massachusetts Institute of Technology
July 21 Should I Apply Early? Testing & Assessments The Student Athlete The Wait List
July 22 Case Studies: How Selective Colleges Decide/Reading Session *Required for
Lauren Dennis Wellesley College
7/25 workshop* Elisha Anderson Brown University
July 28 What I Wish I’d Known: Advice and Anecdotes
July 29 Making the Match! College Counseling Overview/Q&A/ Trivia Competition
Teaching Assistants Panel, Phillips Academy Summer Session
Joy A. LeBlanc Phillips Academy
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“The students are motivated, creative, and incredibly open to new things.” —faculty member
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Summer Session students are invited to visit the Gelb Science Center observatory, participate in challenging and innovative classes, and go on a variety of field trips. At right, a student visits Boston’s PBS television station.
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2010 Faculty and Staff
“The classroom energy fosters a unique learning environmnent that challenges students to think in new ways and exposes each person to new ideas, whether from the perspective of a teacher or a fellow classmate. Each student brings to the classroom a unique academic background that contributes to very diverse and rich classroom discussions.” —faculty member
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“The intensely international dynamic of Summer Session was what surprised me the most. Not only were the students exposed to a more diverse and widespread community than they likely will experience even in college, but what is perhaps more surprising is their incredibly mature and thoughtful reflection on that fact—the extent to which they not only benefited from but also consciously appreciated this cultural exchange.” —faculty member
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A Brief History of Phillips Academy The town of Andover, Mass., incorporated in 1646, is an attractive elm-shaded community 21 miles north of Boston and about the same distance west from Salem, Gloucester, and the sea. Both the town and the Academy are rich in history. Before they turned to the building of a school in 1778, Judge Samuel Phillips, the Academy’s founder, and Eliphalet Pearson, its first headmaster, worked together manufacturing gunpowder for the Revolutionary War forces. George Washington, a close friend of Samuel Phillips and a frequent visitor to Andover, sent his nephews to the Academy. In 1789, during his term as president of the United States, Washington held a reception on horseback for the students and townspeople on the Old Training Field, now the site of the Memorial Bell Tower. Paul Revere engraved the school’s seal; John Hancock signed its charter. As a seminarian at Andover, Samuel Smith wrote the words of the song “America” (My Country ’Tis of Thee) in one of the Academy buildings, now called America House. Harriet Beecher Stowe lived and worked for many years on Andover Hill and is buried in the Academy cemetery.
“I enjoy seeing the potential of the next generation as they model how well a world society can work. They embrace each other’s differences and share a cultural experience that is unique.” —faculty member
Phillips Academy
SUMMER SESSION 180 Main Street, Andover MA 01810-4161 USA +1 978 749 4400 | summer@andover.edu
www.andover.edu/summer
Campus Life
2012
Summer @Andover
June 26–August 1
“I love the positive energy here. Coming from completely different backgrounds, everyone came to make new friends while still focusing on work. The people here are determined, and I love that. I enjoyed the off-campus trips, hanging with friends—both inside and outside of my dorm—and my classes. I would tell my friends that Summer Session is a productive way to spend your summer.” —male student from New York
FAQs
A Welcoming, Vibrant, and Exciting Summer Community
The following questions and answers will give you a clearer understanding of day-to-day life on campus and help you embrace the academic and cultural experiences, adventure, and fun you’re sure to encounter as a Summer Session student.
• Living closely with other young people from widely differing backgrounds is one of the most rewarding experiences of Summer Session; requests for friends as roommates are not honored.
What should I bring? What is expected of me? • All students are expected to behave safely, honestly, responsibly, and respectfully in Phillips Academy’s multicultural community.
Who will look after me during my stay at Phillips Academy? • Experienced, enthusiastic, and caring house counselors get to know each student personally and help students adapt to dorm living. • House counselors, who often serve as teachers during Summer Session, will help with any questions or concerns. • The main point of contact for students and parents, house counselors write a report at the end of the five weeks about each student’s Summer Session experiences.
What is life like in the dormitory? • Housing on campus is varied. Anywhere from five to 39 students live in a Phillips Academy dormitory; the average ratio of house counselor to students is one to nine. • Not only a place to sleep and study, a dorm serves as a comfortable social environment in which many students develop lasting friendships. • Living in a dorm also provides an excellent opportunity for developing self-discipline, time-management skills, respect, and tolerance for others. • Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. However, students may note their preference for a double room or a single room on the application form; typically there are more requests for doubles than for singles.
• Each student is encouraged to bring a fan for his/her desk (these also can be purchased locally). • Linens—including pillow, set of extra-long twin sheets, pillowcase, blanket, and set of towels—are provided. • Although Phillips Academy has several computer centers with Macs and PCs, students are encouraged to bring their own computers to campus. • Students may not bring TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, and other appliances. • Personal spending habits vary. However, approximately $700 is suggested for trips and personal spending. Traveler’s checks and ATM cards are recommended.
Will I have access to a telephone and e-mail? • Each student room has a phone, which has free local service. • Long-distance calls may be placed by using a calling card or via the student’s cell phone. • Voice mailboxes are provided for all students. • Each student has a personal e-mail account and access to the Web. • Internet access through the campus network is available in all dorms.
What should I wear? • Students dress informally but with a sense of propriety; there is no dress code at Phillips Academy. • Students should have clothing suitable for trips to colleges, theatres, etc. • Students should have swimming and athletic gear. • Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available in most dormitories; an optional laundry service may be purchased.
Why do I take only two courses? • Each Summer Session course is an in-depth study of a subject that requires substantial commitment and effort inside and outside of class. • Taking more than two courses would not allow time for the other activities and opportunities offered by Summer Session. • Choosing two courses with a heavy concentration in the same discipline is not advised.
Is extra help available? • Math, Writing, and ESL Study Centers operate daily to complement in-class instruction and to provide individual attention. • These centers offer the opportunity for tutoring by skilled faculty members.
May I leave campus during the day? • All students may go to the town of Andover in the afternoons and early evenings. • Upper School students may leave campus on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and all day on Sunday with a Day Excuse, house counselor permission, and written parental consent on file. • Lower School Institute (LSI) students are not allowed to take Day Excuses.
May I stay away from campus overnight? • Students may leave campus after classes on Saturday with written permission from parents and approval of Summer Session deans. • An invitation from and the presence of an adult are required for the student to go home or to stay at a friend’s home. • No off-campus visit, with or without parents, may interfere with the student’s responsibility to attend every class Monday through Saturday and study hours Sunday through Friday. • Unauthorized absence from campus will result in dismissal.
What is it like to be a day student? • Day students are an integral part of Summer Session. Along with attending classes, they are encouraged to take part in all activities, eat in the main dining hall, relax and socialize with the community, and make full use of Summer Session facilities. • Course-wise, day students have several options. They may design a schedule that includes two courses, an activity, and college counseling (the same schedule as a boarding student) OR they may construct a schedule with one or two courses and a combination of Upper School optional programs.
Where will I have meals? • Meals are served in Paresky Commons, a central dining hall with a variety of entrées, a pasta bar, and a salad bar, among other choices available daily. • The Den, located on the lower level of Paresky Commons, is a student center that offers a menu of sandwiches, snacks, pizza, and smoothies at reasonable prices.
Will I have free time? • Along with time for required classes and appointments, days are structured to allow ample time for individual study and relaxation in study areas, dormitory common rooms, and athletic facilities.
What if I get sick? • Phillips Academy has registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day at the Isham Health Center. • In addition, a physician and a psychological counselor hold office hours and remain on call at all times.
May I take music lessons? • Private music lessons and chamber music instruction are available. • A complete listing of optional programs, including fee schedules, is included in your acceptance packet.
Where can I attend religious services? • Summer Session provides students, on request, with schedules for local religious services and assists students in obtaining information for services outside of the town of Andover.
How will I manage my money? • Students are encouraged to have a checking account at a bank, either in their hometown or in the town of Andover. • There is a Bank of America ATM on campus, located by the student mailboxes in the lower level of George Washington Hall. • Banks and ATMs located in downtown Andover, a short walk from campus, include Bank of America, Butler Bank, Citibank, Citizens Bank, Sovereign Bank, TD Bank, and The Savings Bank. • Some students also find traveler’s checks to be a useful option.
What about afternoon activities? • You will be able to participate in a special activity of your choice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. • Afternoon activities include basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, yoga, physical fitness, running, ultimate Frisbee, and more.
“The best thing was definitely the multicultural environment—living together with people from all over the world and sharing, experiencing, and exchanging cultural views.” —male student from Belgium
Student Life Cultural and Social Opportunities • On Saturday nights, students can enjoy movies, dances, off-campus trips, and various entertainers who visit campus. • Students are invited to audition for a student talent show, one of the best and most highly anticipated performances of the summer. • The W.E.B. DuBois Colloquium brings students and faculty together to explore a range of contemporary topics with scholars, artists, and activists.
Trips & Tours • Each Wednesday, tours of New England colleges are scheduled; preference is given to 11th- and 12th-graders. • Each weekend, several trips are planned for recreation. Based on excursions in previous years, trips in 2012 may include: Historic Boston North Shore beaches An amusement park and a water park Outlet shopping Historic Salem, Mass. Boston theatre A whale watch Plimoth Plantation/Mayflower Sports parks
“I loved learning and making a lot of friends. I loved campus life and the field trips. It’s awesome and very educational.” —female student from New Jersey
“Students in Summer Session learn, grow, and mature in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Gaining independence and meeting other students from around the world will alter forever how they see themselves and the world around them.” —Fernando Alonso Director of Summer Session
Phillips Academy
SUMMER SESSION 180 Main Street, Andover MA 01810-4161 USA +1 978 749 4400 | summer@andover.edu
www.andover.edu/summer
2012
Upper School Course of Study & Activities
Summer @Andover
June 26–August 1
The nation’s oldest secondary school summer academic program, Summer Session began at Phillips Academy in 1942 as an emergency response to the need for educated soldiers to fight in World War II. Over the past 70 years, Summer Session has evolved into a premier academic program and an innovative leader in enrichment education. Many of our graduates— newly inspired and far better prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond—go on to attend some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. As you read through this brochure, you’ll find a broad range of courses that will introduce you to a new area of study or help you delve more deeply into an established interest or passion. We know you’ll find a variety of courses that will both challenge and excite you! Please take your time as you make your choices, paying special attention to prerequisites and grade level requirements. Be sure to call 978-749-4400 or e-mail summer@andover.edu if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you in June. Elizabeth E. Washburn Dean of Admission
Upper School Daily Schedule 7–9 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30–10 a.m.
Period 1*
10:15–11:45 a.m.
Period 2*
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch
12:30–2 p.m.
Optional Programs**
2:10–3:10 p.m.
College Counseling***
3:30–5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Activities***
5–7 p.m.
Dinner
6–7:30 p.m.
Optional Programs**
7:30–9:30 p.m.
Study Hours
9:30 p.m.
Dorm Sign-In
10:30 p.m.
Students in Own Rooms
* Wednesday: Period 1 meets 8:30–9:30 a.m; Period 2 meets 9:45–10:45 a.m. College trips depart after classes on Wednesday. ** Optional Programs include SAT prep, SSAT prep, and Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills. ***Except on Wednesday and Saturday Academic course offerings are accurate as of November 2011. Courses and activities may be added or deleted; visit www.andover.edu/summer for the most up-to-date list.
Upper School: for Rising 9th- through 12th-Graders Courses, Programs & Activities at a Glance Period 1 Courses
Period 2 Courses
Philosophy and Religion Introduction to Ethics .................................12
Arts—Visual and Performing
Arts—Visual and Performing
Advanced Computer Graphics........................4
Acting and Play Production............................4
Science
Black and White Photography........................4
Animation.......................................................4
Biology: First Year .........................................12
Digital Photography .......................................5
Black and White Photography........................4
Chemistry: First Year ....................................12
Drawing and Painting.....................................5
Ceramics ........................................................4
Physics: First Year..........................................13
Intensive Film Workshop................................5
Digital Photography .......................................5
Master Artist, Master Movements...................5
Drawing and Painting.....................................5
Physics and Mechanical Engineering with LEGO®s................................................13
Computer Science
Graphic Design...............................................5
Advanced Computer Graphics........................6 Programming in Java ......................................6
English Creative Writing .............................................7 Modern American Literature ..........................7
Intensive Dance Program................................5 Studio Art .......................................................5
Computer Science
Prep for AP Biology......................................13 Prep for AP Chemistry .................................14 Prep for AP Physics.......................................14 The Solar System and Space Exploration .....14
Introduction to Programming ........................6
Day Student Program
Web Development: Design to Deployment ....6
Upper School Program Options ...................15
Speech and Debate .........................................7
English
Writing for Success .........................................7
Creative Writing .............................................7
Optional Programs
Writers in Depth.............................................7
Etymology and Semantics...............................7
Chamber Music Program..............................17
English as a Second Language
Journalism: Start the Presses ...........................7
Private Music Instruction..............................17
Speech and Debate .........................................7
The Princeton Review® SAT Prep.................16
Writing for Success .........................................7
The Princeton Review SSAT Prep ................16
Writers in Depth.............................................7
Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills Program...............................................16
ESL Core Course............................................8
History and Social Science Great Issues and Controversies of the Modern World......................................9
English as a Second Language
International Relations....................................9
ESL: A Multimedia Approach to American Culture .......................................8
Basketball/Basketball Training ......................19
ESL: Preparing for the TOEFL.......................8
Bats, Balls, and Bases ....................................19
ESL: Speak Up!...............................................8
Board and Card Games ................................19
ESL: The Journalist.........................................9
Cross-Country Training................................20
ESL: Writing the Essay ...................................9
Dance ...........................................................20
ESL: Writing, Presenting, and Defending Your Work..............................9
Dance Exercise..............................................20
History and Social Science
Physical Fitness .............................................20
American Law and Lawyers ............................9
Playground Games........................................20
Philosophy and Religion
Decoding the Screen: An Introduction to American Media Studies.............................9
Power Walking..............................................20
Introduction to Philosophy ..........................12
International Relations....................................9
Soccer/Soccer Training..................................20
Science
Great Issues and Controversies of the Modern World......................................9
Squash...........................................................21
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology........10 Money, Economy, and Society......................10 Social Psychology..........................................10
Mathematics Calculus ........................................................11 Geometry......................................................11 Intensive Algebra Review ..............................11 Topics in Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus .............................................11
Biology: First Year .........................................12 Chemistry: First Year ....................................12 Introduction to Astronomy...........................13 Physics: First Year..........................................13
Money, Economy, and Society......................10 Psychology: Current Issues............................10 Sports Psychology .........................................10
Afternoon Activities
Outdoor Adventure ......................................20
Running........................................................20
Swimming/Swimming Training....................21 Table Tennis..................................................21 Tai Chi Ch’uan .............................................21 Tennis/Tennis Training .................................21
Prep for AP Biology......................................13
Mathematics
Training with Kickboxing.............................21
Prep for AP Chemistry .................................14
Calculus ........................................................11
Ultimate Frisbee............................................21
Prep for AP Physics.......................................14
Geometry......................................................11
Volleyball ......................................................21
The Dynamic Body ......................................14
Intensive Algebra Review ..............................11
Yoga and Meditation.....................................21
Topics in Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus .............................................11 Trigonometry................................................11
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Arts—Visual and Performing Our varied arts offerings allow students to express their creative sides by learning the basics and then building on those basics through a thoughtful and reflective process. Students will have the opportunity to develop their innate creativity and extend and deepen their knowledge and talent.
Acting and Play Production Grades 10–12 PERIOD 2 Working from the ground up, students learn how to use their minds, bodies, and voices as professional actors do. Beginning with physical and vocal exercises, improvisation games, and other ensemble-building workshops, the course then moves on to more advanced acting techniques. The students learn about scene and character analysis, objectives, obstacles, subtext, status, stakes, back story, and internal conflict. They also explore a wide range of dramatic form and structure by studying several great plays, including works by Shakespeare, Brecht, Williams, Miller, Vogel, and Beckett. The course culminates in the production of an evening of polished 5- to 10-minute scenes presented to the entire Summer Session audience.
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Advanced Computer Graphics
Black and White Photography
All Grades PERIOD 1
All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design on the computer and concentrates on Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and Web development tools. Using the computer as a creative tool, students blend photography, type, sound, video, animation, and interactivity. While studying various artists using different media in order to understand the elements of design, students develop computer skills to express themselves visually. Students work on various projects throughout the summer, creating digital collages, a short movie, and a website that incorporates animation and sound.
This is for the student who seeks an introduction to the use of the camera, black and white film processing, darkroom printing, hand coloring, and the history of photography. Segments on alternative darkroom processes and digital imaging using Adobe Printshop expose students to the real-world techniques being used in the field of digital photography. Frequent inclass critiques, discussion, and trips to view the Addison Gallery of American Art’s photography collection supplement this rigorous course. No prior photographic experience is expected.
Animation All Grades PERIOD 2 This course is designed for any student who wishes to see his or her artwork come to life. We will explore different animation techniques, such as drawing directly on film, cutouts, claymation, sand, flip books, and drawn animation. Basic movement and timing, soundtrack/dialogue synchronization, and editing are covered. All projects are shot and edited on our state-of-the-art computers and professional production and editing software. A wide range of animated films are screened throughout the summer. No prerequisites or requirements; just bring lots of imagination.
Students are encouraged to bring a manually adjustable 35mm camera with a light meter.
Ceramics All Grades PERIOD 2 This course discusses the elements of 3-D design and focuses on the creative potential of the student. Ceramics at Phillips Academy is comparable to ceramics taught at art schools and select universities; the Academy is equipped with facilities for pit firing, high fire gas, and Raku. Techniques, glazes, and firing procedures are introduced with the support of books, slides, and visits to the Addison Gallery of American Art and the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology on campus.
Digital Photography
Intensive Dance Program
All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2
All Grades PERIOD 2
Students learn the basics of photography and how to use digital cameras. Students will be scanning their images into Adobe Photoshop. Using this program, they transform the images by adding color and utilizing many of the program’s altering techniques. Through this class, students gain an understanding of photography and how technology can help change their images. The ultimate challenge of the class is for students to push their creative limits. Students are encouraged to bring their digital cameras if they have one.
This class is designed for students with some formal training and a serious interest in dance. The course is intensive in terms of contact hours and the commitment to dance that the class schedule requires. The dance faculty will offer a program that consists of strength and flexibility training, master classes in jazz dance, a choreography lab, and repertory rehearsal. Students are expected to learn challenging choreography and to develop and teach material of their own in consultation with their instructors. This course also requires afternoon and evening rehearsals as students prepare for a public performance on Phillips Academy’s main stage in the final week of Summer Session. Students enrolled in the course will be asked to audition on the first day of class. Students who enroll in this course will automatically be registered for the “Dance” afternoon activity.
Drawing and Painting All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 The fundamental elements of drawing—line, shape, value, perspective, and composition— are emphasized in the initial weeks of this course. Students are introduced to a variety of materials (graphite, charcoal, ink, and acrylic) through a series of exercises that celebrate drawing as a creative act. From drawing, students can expand into the realm of painting and mixed media, working from a variety of approaches.
Graphic Design All Grades PERIOD 2 Have you ever tried to design a poster, flyer, business card, yearbook, or class presentation and been stymied by the considerable choices you must make? In our informationdriven society, graphic design principles and concepts are needed more than ever to bring balance, clarity, and visual appeal to all varieties of content. According to noted graphic designer Paul Rand, “To design is much more than simply to assemble, to order, or even to edit; it is to add value and meaning, to illuminate, to simplify, to clarify, to modify, to dignify, to dramatize, to persuade and perhaps even to amuse. To design is to transform prose into poetry. Design broadens perception, magnifies experience, and enhances vision. Design is the product of feeling and awareness, of ideas that originate in the mind of the spectator.”
Intensive Film Workshop All Grades PERIOD 1 This course is designed for students who are interested in making a serious commitment to expressing themselves through the motion picture. This intensive program leads the student through an exploration of each aspect of filmmaking, from the conception of an idea to the final steps in editing. The course is segmented to include film development, pre-production scheduling, production, and editing. Students explore the genre of the fiction film, studying the style and technique of various filmmakers. Projects are produced using some of today’s most technologically advanced materials and systems, available on campus in the PolkLillard Electronic Imaging Center. Students gain a greater film/video vocabulary as well as a technical background allowing them to continue with filmmaking.
Master Artist, Master Movements All Grades PERIOD 1 This course analyzes the master artists, artworks, literature, and primary influences of the Renaissance, Impressionist, and
Modern movements through vibrant discussion, debate, and creative writing. Neither prerequisites nor previous experience in studying the arts are necessary, though a love for observation, conversation, and imaginative argument are a must. Students will be asked to think outside of their comfort zone and delve into the lives of those who chose to convey thought and emotion through line, form, light, shape, and color. Students in this course have the Addison Gallery of American Art, which is located on the campus of Phillips Academy and is one of the premier American art museums in the world, available to them as a resource.
Studio Art All Grades PERIOD 2 Do you want to become a better artist? Would you like to create a body of quality artwork that can be used later in a college portfolio? Learn the tools of the studio artist. Through study of the elements and principles of design, students will create various works of art using a variety of media. Techniques in painting, drawing, printmaking, and computer design are the primary focus of Studio Art. Classic subjects such as portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and the figure will comprise much of the subject matter in this class. Students will watch art films and visit local galleries to supplement the curriculum.
Computer Science Our computer courses are designed to give students an introduction to the world of computer language as well as to expand their knowledge of how computers work and what they are capable of doing in the world today.
Advanced Computer Graphics All Grades PERIOD 1 See Arts—Visual and Performing (page 4) for description.
Introduction to Programming All Grades PERIOD 2 This course provides an introduction for students with no previous programming experience. Students explore the basics of
computer programming while creating games and simulations. Topics include object-oriented programming, variables, decisions, events, and the basics of game design. All concepts can be transferred to other object-oriented languages, such as Java and Visual Basic.
Programming in Java All Grades PERIOD 1 This course is intended as an introduction to computer programming. Emphasis is placed on methodology, algorithms, data structures, code style, and the Java programming language, as suggested by the College Board for the A-level Advanced Placement Computer Science exam. Students learn to design and implement computer-based solutions to a variety of problems. In addition, students design programs that are expandable and understandable, and they learn how and when to write code that is reusable. This class also discusses the ethical and social implications of computer use. Prerequisite: completion of Algebra II
Web Development: Design to Deployment Grades 10–12 PERIOD 2 Students learn the basic principles of XHTML (and HTML) and Web page design, and how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop to implement their designs. Students will use and customize Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Javascript to enrich their pages. Advanced computer graphic techniques in Photoshop will be explored, as will the capabilities of server-side scripting and Macromedia Flash (as time permits). This course is designed for anyone who would like an accelerated introduction to creating professional Web pages. No Web development experience is required.
English Our English courses are designed to help students communicate on all levels, through creative, analytical, and expository writing, and through speech and debate. Students will be able to build their skills through interaction with peers, teachers, and tutors in our Writing Center. In all courses, students actively engage with one another and with teachers to discuss thoughtful ideas and develop critical thinking skills as well as to learn about the process of writing, editing, and revising.
Writing for Success All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 The most important writing course your child will ever take and the most sought after writing course at Andover, Writing for Success focuses on construction of effective sentences, substantive paragraphs, and cogent essays. Unlike many contemporary writing courses in which students practice through engagement with literature, in this course students work exclusively on their ability to write. By writing every day and by exploring a variety of rhetorical modes—descriptive, narrative, process, comparative, and argumentative— students foster their abilities to write concise sentences, focused paragraphs, and persuasive essays. In addition, students read and discuss exemplary essays, not as paragons for emulation, but as examples of the myriad ways in which one can write well.
Writers in Depth PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course offers students the opportunity to go into depth in their understanding and appreciation of a range of different writers. This class focuses on a student’s ability to read novels, plays, short stories, and/or essays actively and to write articulately. This critical reading and writing course challenges students to confront a variety of written and visual texts and encourages them to see writing as a valuable tool. Students are pushed to discover the individual thinker in each of them and taught how to give voice to their thoughts through the written word. A variety of books and authors will be used.
Creative Writing
Etymology and Semantics
All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2
All Grades PERIOD 2
This course is for the student who thinks of writing as an art, not just a useful skill. Students read and write in several genres— short story, poetry, and nonfiction memoir— using the readings as models for their own work. In their writing, students are expected to develop mastery of fundamental techniques of good writing, from basic grammar and usage to metaphorical language and plot structure. Required to write daily, revise, and produce polished final drafts, students begin to transform raw talent into true skill.
English is a language with a long and colorful history. It has been shaped by invasions, by migrations, and by the creativity of writers of genius. Systematic study of the development of English, along with Greek and Latin word roots, helps students develop an understanding of how language shapes—and is shaped by—culture. Students think critically about the power and versatility of language and leave the course with a sense of the role of English in literature and history. Analyzing the components of English words and surveying the evolution of the language provide a fascinating and effective way to increase vocabulary and develop the skills necessary for forming ideas and expressing them clearly.
Journalism: Start the Presses All Grades PERIOD 2 Students hone their reporting, writing, and editing skills through regular story assignments ranging from hard news and features to reviews and opinion pieces. The class works together as a newsroom team, producing a weekly newspaper. Students also become critical consumers of the mass media and explore the ethical issues facing modern-day journalists.
Modern American Literature Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 This critical reading and writing course is an intensive survey of American fiction, poetry, and drama. The class will discuss and write about recurring themes in a variety of genres as a portal into contemporary culture. Authors may include Ralph Ellison, John Updike, Tennessee Williams, Allen Ginsberg, Julia Alvarez, and Toni Morrison.
Speech and Debate Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 In a survey, 3,000 Americans were asked what they dreaded most. Public speaking came in first—ahead of death! Yet in an encouraging classroom atmosphere, students can overcome this fear as they are taught to improve both the delivery and the content of their public speaking. Students write, revise, and speak extensively for themselves and are introduced to competitive high school speech activities, such as extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speech, and Lincoln-Douglas debate. Close analysis of contemporary American political speeches and research of controversial topics such as the death penalty, abortion, gun control, and AIDS testing provide issues for classroom debate. Students develop a skill that will serve them invaluably for the rest of their lives. This course assumes no prior knowledge of public speaking or debate.
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English as a Second Language English as a Second Language courses offer the non-native English speaker who already has a basic knowledge of conversational English the opportunity to become more proficient and comfortable in the skill areas of speaking, listening, grammar, reading, and writing in the English language. All students enrolled in the ESL program take the ESL Core Course and then may choose their second course, which will concentrate on a particular area of study. Field trips, homework, and supplementary assignments combine with classroom work to provide a significant English language experience.
ESL Core Course All Grades PERIOD 1 The PERIOD 1 course sections of ESL are divided into levels according to the results of a placement process that includes a placement examination and an interview administered shortly after arrival. Classes are offered to meet the needs of students who are highly proficient in English as well as those who need more practice and support. (A beginner’s level ESL course—for students who have scored below 450 on the TOEFL paper test, below 133 on the TOEFL CBT, or below 45 on the TOEFL iBT—is not offered.) While all classes stress the development of competencies in the skills of
reading, writing, listening, and speaking, close attention is paid to individual needs. Students are exposed to a wide variety of English materials and are expected to understand and respond to course materials that include, but are not limited to, American literature– based texts across a broad range of genre, films, articles, and nonfiction. Classes are small (typically 12 students) and highly interactive, and it is not unusual to find eight or more cultures represented in any given group.
ESL: A Multimedia Approach to American Culture
reading, writing, listening, and speaking. After a general introduction to the test format, each section of the TOEFL (Listening Comprehension; Written Expression and Speaking Ability; Reading Comprehension) is considered in detail. Students, working individually and in groups, read selections from various newspaper and magazine sources and practice extensively in a test preparation text. This course is designed for high intermediate– level students whose goals include studying at a college or university in the United States.
ESL: Speak Up!
All Grades PERIOD 2
All Grades PERIOD 2
This intermediate/advanced course takes a close look at American culture through important historical events and documents of popular culture. Various media are investigated to gain a more complete understanding of the United States and its people. We examine American newspapers and see America through a number of films that focus on specific themes in American culture. Students should be comfortable expressing themselves in both written and spoken English.
In this ESL course, students engage in a variety of exercises to improve their proficiency in conversational English. Discussions, role-play skits, poetry, debates, and extemporaneous and prepared speeches place the students at the center of the learning process and expand both the breadth and depth of their spoken English. In order to increase students’ comfort in a broad range of situations, topics for these various activities range from the mundane to the profound. Some exercises revolve around practical, everyday situations, while others involve discussing topics on a deeper intellectual level. Students are challenged to employ new vocabulary, to converse using complex sentence structures, and to express difficult ideas. They work on pronunciation skills. Recognizing the key role of listening in any meaningful conversation, the course also focuses extensively on listening skills. This course is designed for students who are not comfortable speaking with native speakers of English and/or those who have not had many opportunities to speak English.
ESL: Preparing for the TOEFL All Grades PERIOD 2 The purpose of this class is to help students improve their performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Four different means of language-skill acquisition and improvement are utilized:
ESL: The Journalist All Grades PERIOD 2 This course is a practicum on fact-gathering and checking, writing, and revising original short articles. Students will adopt a journalist’s approach to reporting and crafting a story and, using examples of innovative literary journalism, create accurate, attention-holding writing about life on campus. This course is designed for advanced-level students who already are comfortable expressing ideas in written and spoken English.
ESL: Writing, Presenting, and Defending Your Work All Grades PERIOD 2 Reading, writing, and speaking fluently in complex academic English are essential skills in which any advanced ESL student needs to excel. This course is designed to give students the analytical skills required for success in the pre-university scholastic environment. Assignments will involve researching various scholarly topics, composing papers, and presenting and defending oral arguments. The class culminates with students writing a longer research project on a topic of their choice and then defending their work to their classmates. This course is designed for nonnative speakers who are familiar with and comfortable with producing the standard five-paragraph essay structure.
ESL: Writing the Essay Grades 9–11 PERIOD 2 This course, designed for intermediate-level learners, assists students in becoming familiar with a standard five-paragraph essay structure. The course will aim to explore writing through analysis of relevant topics and themes. Students will learn and practice different forms of the essay, including but not limited to persuasive, compare and contrast, and cause and effect. Students will receive constructive feedback on both organizational and grammatical structures. Students also may be asked to present their work orally, but the focus of this course is on the improvement of the expression of ideas in clear written English.
History and Social Science
Great Issues and Controversies of the Modern World
Given our ever-changing “global” world, it seems more necessary than ever to have a reflective understanding of history from many different perspectives. Our History and Social Science courses help students gain knowledge in different areas and encourage dialogue within a dynamic environment.
Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2
American Law and Lawyers Grades 11–12 PERIOD 2 In this class, students learn about the foundations of the American legal system and how they apply to social, economic, political, and individual issues. We explore what it means to “think like a lawyer” through discussion, mock trials, and guest speakers. Readings focus on actual landmark cases. One of the highlights of the course is our final project, in which we have a mock trial of a case currently on the U.S. Supreme Court docket. If you love discussion, if legal issues intrigue you, if you’re thinking about studying law, or if you just want to look at society from a new point of view, this is the class for you.
Decoding the Screen: An Introduction to American Media Studies All Grades PERIOD 2 What is an advertisement really selling you? Do television networks report the news or create it? Can a popular film or album, or even a website, change history? If you have ever wondered, look further. American Media Studies is one of the fastest growing fields in colleges and universities across the country. Dynamic and interdisciplinary, this course attempts to analyze the print, visual, and online media that define the 20th and 21st centuries. Students in this class will examine journalism, advertising, literature, popular music, and the Web as nuanced sources of cultural information and criticism. This course will provide an opportunity for students to hone their critical thinking and improve their analytical writing through daily practice. In addition, students will work creatively to produce their own journalism, advertising, visual, audio, and online media.
The purpose of Great Issues and Controversies of the Modern World is to expose students to the diversity of the peoples and the cultures in the world and to foster a better understanding of specific world events. Classes in the past have explored complicated and complex subjects such as genocide, American presidential elections, terrorism, globalization, and immigration. In addition to these topical objectives, the course will help students improve their writing skills through exams, essays, and papers; their speaking skills through in-class discussions; and their analytical skills through readings and debates. By focusing on these objectives throughout the summer, students not only will increase their knowledge of contemporary issues, they will sharpen the tools that are necessary in any discipline. The overarching goals are to learn more about the world, to apply the material to improve their skill objectives, and to continue to follow world events beyond this Summer Session course.
International Relations All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is designed to stimulate students’ interest in international relations and foreign policy. As a result of their experiences in the class, they become more astute observers of the international scene and better understand the problems facing the world. Strong emphasis is placed on both the historical background and the realities of the modern world scene. Students are assigned readings and gain considerable experience in utilizing library sources emphasizing a variety of viewpoints. Much attention is given to the development of critical thinking, and a large portion of the course is devoted to activities that promote student involvement. Students engage in seminars, serve as prosecutors, defenders, and court members in mock World Court cases, and become involved in a major simulation modeled on the United Nations, utilizing debate, negotiation, compromise, and decision-making skills.
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology All Grades PERIOD 1 This course introduces emerging social scientists to the world of cultural anthropology. We examine such domains as the concept of culture, gender and sexuality, religion and ritual, sickness and healing, symbols and language, social inequalities and social change, kinship and social organization, and political economy and globalization. As we discuss these topics in a cross-cultural perspective, the students are introduced to anthropological research methods and various approaches to social scientific analysis. The overarching goal of this course is to examine the diverse ways people make sense of their lives and thereby help students become better equipped to understand and critique our own society.
Money, Economy, and Society Grades 11–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 Have you ever considered how the laws of economics affect you? Study these laws and you have at your disposal a powerful tool for making personal decisions and understanding the world around you. Why does Michael Jordan earn tens of millions of
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dollars and the president of the United States only a tiny fraction of this sum? Can we eliminate poverty by writing checks to the poor? Should companies be allowed to buy and sell rights to pollute? Should you put your college money in a savings account or in the stock market? This course provides a nonmathematical overview of macro- and micro-economic theory and a forum for lively and provocative debate.
Psychology: Current Issues All Grades PERIOD 2 The goal of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts, theories, and branches of psychology. Through a combination of readings, lectures, student-centered activities, and contemporary films, we investigate topics such as adjustment, stress, coping, and interpersonal relationships. Students also will explore psychological ideas that are directly relevant to their adolescent experiences, such as friendship, belonging, and identity formation. No previous background in psychology is required.
Social Psychology Grades 11–12 PERIOD 1 This course is an introduction to the theories and applications of social psychology in research, academic, and social settings.
Through class activities and discussions, students experience and reflect on constructs of social psychology that they will have read about in scientific settings. Students also are involved in discussing the relevance of gender and ethnic diversity in the construction of social values, with specific focus on their own lives and experiences. Topics include group dynamics, conformity, self-knowledge, attitude formation and change, interpersonal attraction, prejudice, and aggression.
Sports Psychology All Grades PERIOD 2 This course focuses on the neurological and affective or behavioral components of athletes involved in sports and recreational environments. This class introduces students to the history, principles, concepts, and topics of sports psychology in relation to other disciplines, such as biochemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, and sociology. Students are exposed to contemporary issues and practices involved within the field. Material is introduced and evaluated by discussion, research, practical lab applications, and written assignments. This course is recommended for anyone who is interested in the behavioral life sciences or how sports psychology principles may be applied in our daily lives.
Mathematics Our mathematics offerings allow students to either strengthen their skills or to dive into new topics in preparation for their mathematics courses in the coming school years. All mathematics students take a placement test shortly after arrival on campus to confirm their course assignments. Students must have a Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator or its equivalent for all math courses.
Calculus Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is for students who have successfully completed two years of algebra and a yearlong precalculus course that includes trigonometry. It is an accelerated mathematics course for strong math students that covers many of the topics in the Advanced Placement curriculum, including limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, indefinite and definite integrals, techniques and applications of integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: two years of algebra and a year of trigonometry
Geometry All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 For students who have had a strong elementary algebra course but no geometry, this course is a thorough study of the fundamentals of geometry. The development of logical, structured proofs and deductive reasoning is emphasized. Along with numerical solutions to problems, topics include basic postulates of geometry, lines and angles, congruent triangles, parallel lines in the plane and in space, quadrilaterals and polygons, circles, similar triangles and other figures, and the Pythagorean Theorem. Prerequisite: a yearlong course in elementary algebra
Intensive Algebra Review Grades 9–10 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course reviews and reinforces math skills found in the pre-algebra and Algebra I curriculum. It should provide a solid foundation for Algebra II/ Intermediate Algebra. Topics include graphing and solving both linear and quadratic functions, systems of equations, and properties of exponents. Prerequisite: successful completion of a year of algebra
Topics in Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course will focus on Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus topics needed to find success later on in Calculus. Students take a placement test once they arrive on campus and then are placed in a section where they will be challenged appropriately and in which they will dramatically enhance their math skills. Students interested in enriching their Intermediate Algebra and Precalculus knowledge should sign up for this course. Topics that can be covered in a particular section include linear systems, quadratic equations, polynomials, logarithmic and exponential functions, radical functions, a study of sequences and series, counting and probability, systems of equations, matrices, and partial fractions. Students will gain both a graphical and algebraic understanding. Prerequisite: two years of algebra
Trigonometry All Grades PERIOD 2 This course offers a comprehensive study of circular and trigonometric functions. Emphasis is placed on applying trigonometry to model real-life applications. Topics include radian measure, trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, graphing trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, law of sines, and law of cosines. Prerequisite: one year each of algebra and geometry
Philosophy and Religion
Introduction to Philosophy
Have you ever wondered about the “why” of things? Have you ever wondered about the “big” questions in life? Here is your chance to discover what the study of philosophy and ethics is all about. Our course offerings help students understand what the questions are and how to discuss them meaningfully.
Introduction to Philosophy serves as a survey course of some of the major questions with which students, philosophers, and others have wrestled throughout the course of Western Civilization: What exists, and how do we know its nature? What can we know, and how can we know it? Are there moral absolutes, and how do we know them? Students engage each other and the authors in conversation and are challenged to express their own ideas on subjects, in addition to articulating those of the authors. They also will develop their abilities to think, speak, write carefully and critically, and reflect on their beliefs. All texts used in this class are primary sources. Students also will take advantage of the close proximity of Walden Pond, where H.D. Thoreau wrote his masterpiece, Walden. The class will take a field trip to the pond in conjunction with one of the readings.
Introduction to Ethics Grades 11–12 PERIOD 2 Why should I be moral? Are there any universal ethical principles? What does it mean to live the good life? What obligations do I have toward others? These questions lie at the heart of what it means to be human. This course takes up these questions as it introduces students to texts and concepts in moral philosophy. Students read and engage in the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Kant, J.S. Mill, and the Bible in order to clarify, challenge, and deepen their own understanding of reason, human nature, duty, and happiness. Class time features reading, discussion, and the use of film to examine these topics and others.
Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1
Science Our science courses offer students the opportunity to explore a new area of study or to strengthen their understanding in a particular field of interest as they get ready for the new school year. Please review the course descriptions and prerequisites carefully.
Biology: First Year All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This is an intensive introductory lecture, laboratory, and field course designed to investigate and explore biological concepts and principles. Units covered include ecology, plant biology, animal diversity, concepts of animal structure, and cellular biology. Scientific writing also is emphasized. The framework of the course is a student’s conceptual understanding of biology; however, an emphasis is placed on biology as a process rather than an accumulation of facts.
Chemistry: First Year Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is geared toward highly motivated students who show an interest in science
and have demonstrated strong mathematical and conceptual abilities. As an introduction to chemistry, students in this intensive class learn essential chemical principles such as stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding theories, and the properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. The very fundamental concepts of chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry also are presented, and students are introduced to the topic of electrochemistry. The course is balanced by a combination of lectures, problem-solving exercises, and laboratory work. This course will give students a strong foundation in chemistry. Requirement: Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator or its equivalent. Prerequisite: one year of algebra
Physics: First Year All Grades PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course covers the main ideas of mechanics and provides a solid foundation of concepts, confidence in problem solving, and exposure to laboratory techniques. Although this course does not cover a full year’s worth of material, the techniques learned are an excellent preparation for all introductory physics topics. Requirement: Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator or its equivalent. Prerequisite: one year of algebra
Physics and Mechanical Engineering with LEGO®s All Grades PERIOD 2 This laboratory course features a wide range of physics and mechanical engineering topics. Students explore the topics covered in discussion through daily hands-on experimentation with LEGOs and the powerful new LEGO microcomputer, the RCX. Throughout the term, students learn Labview, a visual computer programming language used for data acquisition that drives the RCX robots to execute the students’ programs and carry out specified tasks. Daily experimentation culminates in a team-produced “systems engineering project,” a team challenge that displays the students’ newly acquired knowledge. Their final project makes use of the experimentation and data-logging capabilities of the RCX and its sensors, with which the students design, construct, and program a robot that carries out a scientific experiment and returns with data for further analysis. Prerequisite: one year of chemistry or physics and/or algebra
Introduction to Astronomy All Grades PERIOD 1 Modern astronomy is a quest for a greater understanding of the evolution and diversity of the Universe, as well as an application of critical thinking skills to broader questions in physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. This class examines both the current state of the science along with the future avenues of research and discovery. Topics include traditional areas of emphasis, such as the electromagnetic spectrum, light, telescopes, navigating the night sky, solar system formation, the planets, global climate change, comets and asteroids, the sun, and the lifecycle of stars. We also will apply a critical analysis to the broader questions that include the search for life in the universe and connections to life in niches on this planet. We will keep a close eye on current research and examine the history of science through the eyes of nonconventional thinkers like Einstein and Galileo. Lastly, we will examine some of the more exotic questions that are stretching the limits of modern science, like black holes, ion propulsion, dark energy, and life in extreme environments. We will make use of the extraordinary imagery and resources available here at Phillips Academy, including the state-of-the-art observatory in the Gelb Science Center. Throughout the term, students will engage the science critically and capture a snapshot of this emerging field of science. Prerequisite: one year of chemistry or physics and/or algebra
Prep for Advanced Placement Biology Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is designed for highly motivated students who have taken a year of biology and want to delve more deeply into the subject matter or for students who will be taking AP Biology in the coming school year and want to be better prepared for the rigors of that course. This fast-paced course will involve classroom discussion and problem solving as well as practical lab work. A college-level textbook is utilized and the course covers topics at a depth equivalent to that of an introductory college biology course. Prerequisite: one year of biology
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Prep for Advanced Placement Chemistry Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is intended for highly motivated students who are preparing to take an AP Chemistry course and have demonstrated strong mathematical and conceptual abilities. Students learn essential chemical principles, such as stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding theories, and the properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. The very fundamental concepts of chemical equilibrium and acid-base chemistry also are presented, and students are introduced to the topic of electrochemistry. The course is balanced by a combination of lectures, problem-solving exercises, and laboratory work. The course uses a college-level textbook and covers topics at a depth equivalent to that of an introductory college chemistry course. Requirement: Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator or its equivalent. Prerequisite: one year of algebra and one year of chemistry
Prep for Advanced Placement Physics Grades 10–12 PERIOD 1 and PERIOD 2 This course is intended for highly motivated students who are preparing to take an AP Physics course and have demonstrated strong mathematical and conceptual abilities or for students who have completed a year of physics and are interested in covering additional topics. This course is fast-paced and will involve classroom discussion and problem solving as well as practical lab work. A college-level textbook is utilized and the course covers topics at a depth equivalent to that of an introductory college physics course. Requirement: Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator or its equivalent. Prerequisites: two years of algebra and one year of physics
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The Dynamic Body Grades 11–12 PERIOD 1 This course focuses on the anatomical and physiological workings of the human body. Among the anatomy and physiology topics introduced are histology, kinesiology, cardiology, and genetics. Students learn to identify anatomical structures as well as their functions in relation to daily bodily activities. Student work is assessed by written reports, examinations, lab practicals based on dissection, and research topics. Students have the opportunity to leave this course with their own portfolio materials that are focused on topics introduced in the class setting.
The Solar System and Space Exploration Grades 9–12 PERIOD 2 This course will look at the planets and the exploration of the solar system from the perspective of the last 50 years of human spaceflight. By making use of the rich array of images returned from the moon, Mars, and beyond, students will explore and critically analyze these worlds in the context of their geologic evolution and the search for extraterrestrial life. The class will examine the processes that have shaped the planets and moons of our solar system. Students will explore the fundamentals of geology and meteorology on the Earth and apply them to the rest of the solar system. Critical thinking will be stressed in the context of comparative planetology. This class specifically will look at the formation of the solar system, the history of space exploration, missions to the moon and Mars, and the search for life.
Day Student Program An integral part of Summer Session, day students can fully immerse themselves in the life of Summer Session, socializing with and learning from its widely diverse community. Upper School day students select one or two courses from the more than 60 courses offered, and may choose from among the following: • • • • •
Afternoon Activity College Counseling The Princeton Review® SAT Prep course The Princeton Review SSAT Prep course Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills program
Like boarding students, day students must commit to full attendance throughout the five-week Summer Session program. Application forms and instructions are included in this packet and also are accessible online at www.andover.edu/summer.
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Optional Programs The Princeton Review® SAT Prep Course
The Princeton Review SSAT Prep Course
Rising 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-Graders
Rising 8th- and 9th-Graders
This Princeton Review course prepares students for the math, reading, and writing sections of the SAT exam, including the student-written essay. Students are divided into appropriate classes based on their results on a preliminary diagnostic SAT practice exam taken shortly after arrival on campus. The Princeton Review SAT Prep course will focus on the math strategy, grammar/usage rules, vocabulary, and critical reading skills that are tested on the SAT exam. Students will learn efficient test-taking strategies that, along with taking two additional full-length SAT practice exams, will help relieve test-taking anxiety and allow them to maximize their scores. The practice exams also will be used to chart students’ score improvements over the duration of the course. Detailed, personalized score analyses will be posted and available online through each student’s Princeton Review Online Student Center account. Although intended primarily for rising seniors and juniors, this course is open to all students. It consists of 24 hours of live in-class instruction taught over the five weeks of Summer Session. As previously mentioned, the course will include three full-length SAT practice exams. In addition to their work while on campus, when students return home at the end of the summer they will have full access to The Princeton Review Online Student Center, allowing them to continue to strengthen their skills as they prepare for the SAT exams. If interested, be sure to select The Princeton Review SAT Prep course on your Program Application; slots fill up quickly. The additional cost for this course is $850.
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This Princeton Review course prepares students for all sections of the SSAT exam, including the studentwritten essay. The course involves two full-length practice SSAT tests with personalized score reports, a thorough review of all material covered on the SSAT, and review of The Princeton Review’s exclusive testtaking techniques. This course will have 18 hours of classroom instruction with homework to reinforce the skills learned in class. If interested, be sure to select The Princeton Review SSAT Prep course on your Program Application; slots fill up quickly. The additional cost for this course is $750.
Readak Advanced Learning/ Study Skills Program All Grades The Readak program provides strategies that enable students to become more efficient and effective learners. This course is ideal for successful students who wish to refine their talents as they approach the next level of academic challenges. Students who are not satisfied with their performance also will acquire better methods for reading and studying academic material. Experience shows that effective study skills also help students prepare for tests, including standardized tests such as the ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Comprehension and retention of academic material is a primary emphasis of the course, as are efficient note taking and improved reading skills. Readak teachers encourage students to read for purpose, for accountability, and for enhanced comprehension. The course will consist of 12 hours of instruction taught throughout Summer Session. Course materials include a special student workbook and the students’ own textbooks, so that they can apply course strategies in other Summer Session class assignments. If interested, be sure to select Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills Program on your Program Application; slots fill up quickly. For additional information, please visit Readak’s website at www.readak.com. The additional cost for this program is $575.
Chamber Music Program All Grades Summer Session students are invited to participate in a chamber music group while on campus. The Chamber Music Program includes a placement audition, four one-hour chamber coaching sessions, and participation in a Chamber Recital. The additional cost for this program is $200.
Private Music Instruction All Grades Summer Session provides the opportunity for students to continue their music instruction over the summer. Students can choose to take four 45-minute or four 60-minute private lessons. Practice rooms and instrument rentals are available. Four 45-minute private lessons—$260 Four 60-minute private lessons—$300 Instrument rental—$60
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Afternoon Activities Summer Session’s organized recreational activity program provides students with the opportunity to try a new sport or to practice an old favorite while developing friendships with a group of peers. With numerous playing fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium, an indoor pool, an ice rink, and a fully equipped fitness center, students have ample opportunity to be active in both Academy- and student-organized sports. The Afternoon Activities program meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons for 60-minute sessions. Activities are recreationbased and coed, and each activity has an enrollment limit; first choices cannot be guaranteed. Depending on our 2012 coaching staff, we hope to offer committed athletes a training-level component for basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Any special attire, equipment, or experience required is noted in the activity description. However, depending on your interests, you may consider bringing sundry athletic equipment (i.e., baseball glove, running shoes, or tennis or squash racquets).
Basketball Boys and girls work on the skills of the game and are organized into teams to compete on an intramural basis. Basketball shoes are required. (Running shoes are not allowed.)
Basketball Training This activity, intended for those who will be playing serious basketball, gives students the opportunity to train, improve their overall fitness, and hone their skills in preparation for a competitive school season. Basketball shoes are required. (Running shoes are not allowed.)
Bats, Balls, and Bases Students will be outside engaging in a variety of games, including stickball, Wiffle ball, cricket, and a softball variation that does not require gloves.
Board and Card Games For those students who may be physically unable to participate in active sports, we offer board and card games. Students will learn how to play classic card games such as Hearts, Spades, and Bridge as well as board games such as Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Risk, and Settlers of Catan.
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Cross-Country Training This is an afternoon activity that allows the serious runner the opportunity to prepare for a competitive fall season. Students must wear proper running shoes and attire.
course. Additionally, students spend several days learning and practicing rock-climbing skills at the state-of-the-art Josh Miner indoor climbing facility. Groups of 8–10 students are paired with experienced instructors and work closely together over the five-week session.
Dance This activity is open to all students, although some dance experience is preferred. Students may work on a range of styles from modern to ballet and jazz. All students will have the opportunity to show off their new moves at an end-of-summer dance recital.
Dance Exercise This program is the perfect blend of dance, aerobics, and yoga. It is designed to create length, strength, and movement in our bodies—nourishing the entire metabolism, bringing better health to our minds and bodies. It is an amazing way to work out.
Outdoor Adventure Outdoor Adventure presents a series of physical and problem-solving challenges requiring students to work together cooperatively and effectively in order to achieve success. Activities become more demanding as groups progress from ground activities to the high element ropes climbing
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Physical Fitness This program is designed to improve muscle tone, strength, endurance, and flexibility. Taking advantage of our state-of-the-art fitness center, activities include weight training with free weights or variableresistance machines and cardiovascular fitness using machines such as Stairmasters, stationary bicycles, and control gravity machines. Everyone is welcome, but participants should be prepared for a rigorous workout.
Playground Games Do you remember those amazing afternoons in elementary school when your class split into teams and battled on the field with a red rubber ball? Those are the dreams we will recreate daily in this activity, which will include a rotation of games such as kickball, dodgeball, and capture the flag. Don’t be concerned if you’ve never played these games—all skill levels are welcome!
Power Walking A low-level aerobic activity that is open to everyone, power walking provides an opportunity to improve general fitness while participating in an Olympic sport. Walkers tour the Phillips Academy campus and bird sanctuary, as well as the Andover town area.
Running This afternoon activity is for all types of runners, from beginners or joggers to experienced runners. Each participant runs with her/his chosen group: short, medium, or long distance. All students are expected to stretch and to run, using the activity as a chance to improve their endurance. Students must wear proper running shoes and attire.
Soccer Players are organized into coed teams and receive instruction in the rudiments of the game. There are numerous skill levels, and everyone finds a proper niche. All participants must bring molded cleats and shin guards.
Soccer Training This activity, intended for those who will be playing soccer in the fall, gives students the opportunity to train, improve their overall fitness, and hone their skills in preparation for a competitive school season.
Squash
Tai Chi Ch’uan
This sport is offered as a free-play activity, with some guidance available for those who want it. The school furnishes the balls, and the players supply their own racquets and protective eyewear. Players also must have shoes with non-marking, light-colored soles. (Running shoes are not allowed.)
A centuries-old soft martial art, Tai Chi Ch’uan is a form of moving meditation that promotes wakeful relaxation. Students will learn breathing exercises and slow movements to develop their inner energy, or chi. Tai Chi Ch’uan offers long-term health benefits, including stress reduction and improved circulation.
Swimming Swimming takes place in Phillips Academy’s six-lane indoor pool, and participants are required to have nylon or other synthetic fabric bathing suits. Those with long hair must wear caps or a tight braid. The group is divided into recreational swimmers and competitive swimmers.
Swimming Training This activity is intended for the competitive swimmer who wants to get ready for a season of water polo or swimming. Students will receive a combination of training as well as instructional sessions, as our coaching staff allows.
Table Tennis Students will spend the summer playing one of the fastest sports in the world, table tennis. Nearly a dozen tables will be available for play, and students will be paired so that they can learn from more experienced players.
Tennis The tennis program consists of recreational play at the intermediate and advanced levels. A small group of beginners will receive some instruction. Players must provide their own racquets.
Tennis Training This activity is intended for students who regularly compete in tennis at their school or in a league. Students will receive a combination of training as well as instructional and strategy sessions, as our coaching staff allows.
martial arts in physical training and personal fitness. No previous experience required.
Ultimate Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport resembling soccer but played with a disc. It is an exciting and invigorating game. Basic skills are reinforced daily.
Volleyball This activity is open to all levels and played both competitively and for fun. Instruction is available for those who need it.
Yoga and Meditation Yoga, meaning “to unite,” is an age-old Eastern practice that unites body and mind. Increasingly popular as a means of developing a stronger, more flexible body, yoga offers health and spiritual benefits as well. Students will practice postures that intensely work their muscles and leave them with an increased sense of calm and clarity.
Training with Kickboxing This activity is designed to cultivate strengths, coordination, and stamina. Participants learn and practice fundamental techniques of punching, moving, defending, and kicking, without actual sparring. In this way, emphasis is placed on the role of
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Andover’s athletic facilities are among the finest in the country and include 18 playing fields and 18 tennis courts; Phelps Stadium; the Sorota Track; three gymnasiums with swimming and diving pools, basketball and squash courts, two dance studios, and a wrestling room; Phelps Park; the state-of-the-art Rosenau Fitness Center; the Case Memorial Cage with its indoor track; and the Harrison Rink.
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Summer@Andover Phillips Academy
SUMMER SESSION Summer Session applications are included in this packet and also are available online.
This brochure was produced through the Summer Session office in conjunction with the Office of Communication at Phillips Academy. Project Director: Elizabeth Washburn Art Director and Designer: Anne Marino Editor: Jill Clerkin Photography: Gil Talbot, Taras Ferencevych, Arthur Weaver, Marissa Simms, Michael Malyszko
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Lower School Institute
Summer @Andover
June 26–August 1
The Lower School Institute Summer Session’s Lower School Institute (LSI) offers rising 8th-graders the opportunity to work with a team of teachers in an integrated curriculum in either marine biology and math or literature, performance, and film. This focused program includes curricular trips off campus, afternoon activities that rotate to include tennis, soccer, and team games, and, if boarding, residential experiences tailored to younger students. Optional programs (explained on page 6) include The Princeton ReviewŽ SSAT Prep course and the Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills program.
Application Information LSI applicants should read the enclosed Admission Information carefully. Please indicate your first-choice institute in the space provided on the back of the Program Application. Any student interested in being part of this program should be fluent in spoken and written English. Note that a Skype interview may be necessary for those applicants whose first language is not English. For more information, please visit the Summer Session website at www.andover.edu/summer or call 978-749-4400.
“I learned a lot of unique ways to combine film, writing, and performance. The teachers’ attitudes and the friendly atmosphere made me feel more comfortable and want to learn.” —an LSI student
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Charting the Natural World: Marine Biology Meets Math
Picture yourself standing in a shallow tide pool of cool ocean water on a warm, sunny day. Hear the rhythmic crashing of the surf in the distance. Feel the sand between your toes, the soft pinch of a crab at your heel. Now, reach into your pocket and pull out your beaker—it’s time to collect your water sample! Explore and explain the aquatic environment through this integrated math and biology institute. Apply your math skills in the way that you have always wanted—by solving real-life problems. In the science classroom, marine biology will be used as a model for investigating some of the key concepts of biology, including ecosystems, energy and nutrient cycles, evolution, and anatomy and physiology. In the math classroom, you will learn the fundamentals of algebra to give you the tools to analyze and describe the natural world. You will learn methods of gathering and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating your results. Armed with this knowledge and these skills, you will set out to investigate the problems that confront scientists when trying to describe nature. You will travel on several excursions that will give you hands-on experiences to connect you to the aquatic environment of New England. Trips include a whale-watching adventure off the coast of Gloucester to increase your understanding and awareness of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat; a visit to Boston’s New England Aquarium to study species, habitats, and issues critical to New England; and a trip to local tide pools for a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge of marine organisms and sampling techniques firsthand. Feel like a real scientist. Realize the power of math. Students taking this course should not have taken a full year of algebra.
“I woke up excited for class every day, even on exam days. I always enjoyed class because I was encouraged to participate.” —an LSI student
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Express Yourself: A Study of Literature, Performance, and Film
Do you ever wonder how you can truly express yourself? We believe that there are filmmakers, performance artists, and writers in all of us. In this institute, you will become aware of the various ways that we, as human beings and artists, can express ourselves. You will begin to locate your creative voice with an intensive study of dramatic and narrative texts. You will look at how human beings tell their stories, thereby beginning to tell your own. While exploring a variety of themes in literature, such as racial tensions in society, universality in human nature, coming of age, and definitions of friendship, students will work toward interpreting these themes through the mediums of theatre and film. As part of the performance component, you will engage not only in the role of performer, but of director, designer, choreographer, and critic. You will stage scripted scenes as well as your own compositions. In the film portion of the course, you will develop the basic technical skills required to produce a short video from inception to completion. In so doing, you will understand the basics of character development, cinematography, story structure, and creative editing. We will take advantage of our close proximity to Boston and take field trips to theatres, production studios, and museums. Finding yourself in the editing room or onstage, the themes you have studied in the classroom begin to come alive. Suddenly you are the next Lorraine Hansberry or Thornton Wilder. You will be able to take what you have learned and create final pieces of art that are your very own, such as a movie, a poem, and a staged performance. In this course, you will develop skills in close reading, observation, reflection, and communication in order to interpret your life in artistic ways. Here, no one will tell you that young people are to be seen and not heard; we want you to be seen and heard!
Optional Programs The Princeton Review SSAT Prep Course Rising 8th- and 9th-Graders This Princeton Review course prepares students for all sections of the SSAT exam, including the studentwritten essay. The course involves two full-length practice SSAT tests with personalized score reports, a thorough review of all material covered on the SSAT, and review of The Princeton Review’s exclusive testtaking techniques. This course will have 18 hours of classroom instruction with homework to reinforce the skills learned in class. If interested, be sure to select The Princeton Review SSAT Prep course on your Program Application; slots fill up quickly. The additional cost for this course is $750.
Readak Advanced Learning/ Study Skills Program All Grades The Readak program provides strategies that enable students to become more efficient and effective learners. This course is ideal for successful students who wish to refine their talents as they approach the next level of academic challenges. Students who are not satisfied with their performance also will acquire better methods for reading and studying academic material. Experience shows that effective study skills also help students prepare for tests, including standardized tests such as the ACT, PSAT, and SAT. Comprehension and retention of academic material is a primary emphasis of the course, as are efficient note taking and improved reading skills. Readak teachers encourage students to read for purpose, for accountability, and for enhanced comprehension. The course will consist of 12 hours of instruction taught throughout Summer Session. Course materials include a special student workbook and the students’ own textbooks, so that they can apply course strategies in other Summer Session class assignments. If interested, be sure to select Readak Advanced Learning/Study Skills Program on your Program Application; slots fill up quickly. For additional information, please visit Readak’s website at www.readak.com. The additional cost for this program is $575. 6
“I really enjoyed classes at Summer Session— they were so challenging and interesting. I also made great friends! It was unique to actually live with your classmates.” —an LSI student
Lower School Institute Residential Life Residential life is deliberately scheduled to assist younger students in meeting all of their academic requirements while getting proper rest and having adequate time for recreation. Close supervision is provided by a community of caring adults.
Breakfast Check-In All LSI boarding students are required to check in for breakfast before 8 a.m. on school days. House counselors of students who miss or are late to check-in are notified by e-mail.
Tuesday and Saturday Night Activities • Each Tuesday night there will be an activity planned solely for LSI students. Unlike the Saturday events, all LSI students are required to attend Tuesday night activities. These typically run from about 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A list of these activities is e-mailed to students. • Each Saturday night there will be an activity planned solely for LSI students. Although all students are encouraged to take part in these activities, attendance is not required. A list of these activities is e-mailed to students.
Evenings in the Dorms • Sign-In on Nights Before Classes: LSI boarding students must check in for evening study hall by 7:30 p.m.; students participate in study activities monitored by their teachers. (Tuesday nights are the only exception.) • In-Room on Nights Before Classes: Students must be in their own rooms by 10 p.m. • Lights-Out on Nights Before Classes: 10:30 p.m. • Sign-In on Saturday Nights: Like all Summer Session boarding students, LSI students must sign in by 11 p.m. • In-Room on Saturday Nights: Students must be in their own rooms by midnight. • Lights-Out on Saturday Nights: Lights-out time is left to the house counselors’ discretion.
Visiting Dorms of the Opposite Gender LSI students are not allowed inside dorms occupied by the opposite gender. Students are directed to study and socialize in common areas on campus.
Off-Campus Travels LSI students may walk to downtown Andover during free periods and take part in school-sponsored trips off campus. Day Excuses (as explained in the Summer Session Handbook) are not allowed.
“I would just like to thank you for the time of my life. As long as I live I will never forget my amazing experience here.” —an LSI student
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