Lawrenceville Summer Scholars 2016

2016

Lawrenceville Summer Scholars Program

WELCOME PROSPECTIVE SUMMER SCHOLARS!

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE GROWING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER 2016 This summer, you will have the chance to accelerate your academic work, experience new fields of study, and discover new areas of interest through half-day or full-day enrollment. In addition, residential scholars will be able to experience life as a boarding student where you will deepen your friendships not only in the Houses, but also by engaging in both physical and social activities across campus.

Residential scholars will also have the chance to travel on the weekends to places like the nearby town of Princeton, and take full day trips to Philadelphia or New York City. We are delighted to be offering these exciting opportunities through the Lawrenceville Summer Scholars program and look forward to seeing you this summer! *Please note that the Residential Program is only open to students who are under the age of 18 during the program.

Why Summer Scholars?

OUR MISSION

The goal of Lawrenceville Summer Scholars is to provide an educational summer program that produces innovative leaders, breakthrough thinkers, and imaginative problem solvers. We challenge students to learn in powerful new ways, engage in active inquiry, and develop a life-long commitment to personal, environmental, and community responsibility.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our limited enrollment classes are small. Our low student-toteacher ratio ensures that each summer scholar receives the individual attention one deserves to flourish in a safe and supportive environment. Our staff encourages scholars to learn and grow, to trust in their abilities, and to believe in themselves so that all reach their fullest potential.

From the moment you enter a class at Lawrenceville, the experience is hands-on. We’ll challenge you, guide you, and encourage you to experiment. You’ll engage in self-paced, blended learning and will leave the program with relevant 21st century skills. With a balance of class time and outdoor fun, where you’ll think critically, problem-solve, collaborate and socialize, you’ll discover what you love doing.

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FACULTY AND STAFF

The program’s faculty and staff are experts in their disciplines and are some of the best teachers in the region. Our faculty and teaching interns come from a number of academic communities. Some faculty are staff at The Lawrenceville School, and others from private and public secondary schools and graduate studies programs. Each has in common a passion for their work and are committed to our summer scholars. They are passionate about their subject areas and are excited about helping students learn about themselves and the course content.

HARKNESS TEACHING

Since 1936, Lawrenceville has been educating students using the Harkness method that allows students and teacher to sit together at an oval table to engage in group discussion.

This configuration reflects a philosophy of education that values the expression of ideas in a comfortable setting and challenges students to gain personal and academic confidence as they explore a variety of student perspectives.

Central to the success of such pedagogy is small class size, and an expectation of student preparation that allows them to take an active part in their own learning.

pride, responsibility, and respect for the contributions of others. Staff members live in each House and serve as housemasters, interns and prefects. Residential Life staff work together to plan and execute community and bonding-focused House activities for the students to engage in together. Residential Life staff also perform evening supervision on a rotating basis.

LEARN HOW TO LEARN

The Summer Scholars Program grants students tremendous freedom to define their own programs of study. With over 30 courses to choose from, scholars learn how to learn by developing their critical thinking skills to become attuned to beneficial study habits – both universal and personal.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Lawrenceville’s House System is unique among independent schools in America and has been an important part of Lawrentian life for more than two centuries. Each House is a small group within the larger School community that fosters

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Facilities

OUR CAMPUS

You will have access to much of Lawrenceville’s 700-acre campus, including Father’s Building a.k.a. “Pop Hall” (a state-of-the-art facility with 22 air-conditioned computer laboratory/classrooms), Kirby Arts Center (a 865-seat theater with computerized lighting, and sound systems, acting studios, and a dance studio), Kirby Science Center (includes 12 individual labs, 8 combination lab/classrooms, 15 standalone classrooms, 2 computer labs, and a greenhouse), Lavino Field House (a complex of a swimming pool, fitness center, basketball and squash courts), numerous athletic fields and facilities, and the Joshua L. Miner Ropes Courses a.k.a. “The Josh,” which is unique to Lawrenceville.

LOCATION

Centrally located between New York and Philadelphia, the school affords its scholars unrivaled opportunities to discover two of America’s greatest cities. The School is located on a completely contained campus in central New Jersey, 5 miles south of Princeton, 40 miles north of Philadelphia, and 55 miles south of New York City. Directly across the street from the School’s main entrance is the village of Lawrenceville, a historic district designated on the National Registry of Historic Places, which includes homes on Main Street dating back to the Revolutionary War.

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Program Options RESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

Join us for a three or six week stay as a Residential Scholar.

You will “chart your own course” by selecting both a morning and an afternoon class to actively engage in during your stay.

In addition to the Lawrenceville Summer Scholars program’s focus on learning, the residential program offers a variety of recreational activities in the afternoon hours, every evening, and on the weekends. These activities are intended to provide students with fresh air, exercise, social interaction, a bonding-focused community experience, and lots of fun!

Activities are designed for a variety of participant interests and opportunities to develop new passions.

ACCELERATED MATH (8AM - 12PM) Accelerated math courses run for six-weeks and are equivalent to a full school year of curriculum. Students in accelerated math will study along side of a certified teacher and their peers to complete 120 classroom hours in their respective subject. Due to the rigorous nature of the accelerated math courses, students taking these classes may not participate in the other program options Lawrenceville Summer Scholars has to offer. In order to complete these courses and be awarded a grade, a student must be present for the entire 120 hours.

FULL DAY OPTIONS (8AM – 4PM) Enroll in a morning and an afternoon course and spend a full day immersed in collaborative study at Lawrenceville Summer Scholars. Full day students will begin their day at 8AM in their morning course until 11AM. From 11AM – 12PM, students will experience traditional Lawrenceville House activities and School Meetings followed by lunch in Irwin Dining Center. Afternoon classes run from 1PM – 4PM. Full day students looking to experience a taste of life as a boarding student at The Lawrenceville school should also consider becoming a Residential Scholar.

HALF DAY OPTIONS (8AM - 1PM) All non-math morning courses are offered as half day options for students. Half day students will take their course from 8AM – 11AM. From 11AM – 12PM, students will experience traditional Lawrenceville House activities and School Meetings followed by lunch in Irwin Dining Center. Half day students will be dismissed at 1PM. Looking to spend more time at Lawrenceville? Consider full day options or the opportunity to be a Residential Scholar.

COURSES INCLUDE Pre-Algebra, Algebra I (Part A), Algebra I (Part B), Algebra II, Geometry and Pre-Calculus

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COURSES COURSE SELECTION AM COURSES (8AM-1PM)

SESSION I

SESSION II

GRADES

Forensic Science

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-12

Exploring Boarding School

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Preparing for College

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

10-12

Language Structures (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-9

Writing as a Process (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

10-12

Java Coding

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

7-10

Howl’s Moving Castle Turns Thirty

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Digital 3D Sculpture

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-12

Dance for the Camera

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-12

Makerspace Lab

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-12

Shakespeare Turns 400

Session 1 (July 4 – July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 – August 12)

6-9

PM COURSES (1PM-4PM)

SESSION I

SESSION II

SSAT Prep

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

SAT Prep

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

10-12

Turning the World Into Words

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-8

Creative Writing

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

9-12

Art and Science of Human Body

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

8-12

Performing Arts

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

2D Visual Arts (Painting and Drawing)

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

9-12

3D Visual Arts (Ceramics and Sculpture)

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Robotic Design

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Wearable Tech

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Writing Lyrics

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

Session 2 (July 25 - August 12)

6-9

Biology of Cancer

Session 1 (July 4 - July 22)

ACCELERATED MATH (8AM-12PM)

SESSIONS OFFERED

Pre-Algebra (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

Algebra I Part A (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

Algebra I Part B (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

Algebra II (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

Geometry (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

Pre-Calculus (6 weeks)

Session 1 & 2 (July 4 - August 12) (6 weeks)

6-12

GRADES

6-10

GRADES

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COURSE RATES SESSION DATES & TUITION RATES

Program

Residential

Dates

July 3 - July 23, 2016

Session

Session 1 - 3 weeks

Fee*

What this fee covers

$5500

Tuition, room & board, excursions, transportation, laundry service, linen rental, US Health Insurance

Residential

July 24 - August 13, 2016

Session II - 3 weeks

$5500

Tuition, room & board, excursions, transportation, laundry service, linen rental, US Health Insurance

Full-Day Program (8AM-4PM)

July 4 - July 22, 2016

Session I - 3 weeks

$2600

Tuition & Lunch

Full-Day Program (8AM-4PM)

July 25 - August 12, 2016

Session II - 3 weeks

$2600

Tuition & Lunch

Half-Day Program* (8AM-1PM)

July 4 - July 22, 2016

Session I - 3 weeks

$1350

Tuition & Lunch

Half-Day Program* (8AM-1PM)

July 25 - August 12, 2016

Session II - 3 weeks

$1350

Tuition & Lunch

Accelerated Math** (8AM-12PM)

July 4 – August 12, 2016

Full Session - 6 weeks

$2500

Tuition (no lunch option)

*Note: Morning courses begin at 8AM Following class each day, students will participate in an hour of House activities or student community meetings and end their day with lunch in Irwin Dining Hall. Half day students will depart campus at 1PM. **Note: Math courses begin at 8AM and conclude at 12PM. Accelerated Math students should plan to depart campus at 12PM each day.

GRADES AND COMMENTS

The grading system at Lawrenceville Summer Scholars enables students to focus on learning for the sake of learning and enrichment in a subject matter. Accelerated math students will be graded on an A through F scale. All other courses are graded Pass or Fail. Descriptive and detailed teacher comments will accompany a course grade at the end of each session. Grade and comments may not be given if a student misses classes due to vacation, late arrival, or early dismissal.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Students may not receive grades or comments if classes are missed due to vacation, prolonged illness, late arrival, or early dismissal.

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How to Apply APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT The following information is required before the Admissions Committee will review your application:

1. Complete the Online Application or the 2016 Application (PDF application) including a $150 non-refundable application fee. If you are applying by mail, please send your completed application along with a check or credit card authorization for the application fee to the following address: awrenceville Summer Scholars Program L The Lawrenceville School 2500 Main St. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 *Checks made payable to “The Lawrenceville School”

2. Unofficial school transcript

3. Math/Science Teacher Recommendation Form which can be downloaded from the website.

4. English/History Teacher Recommendation Form which can be downloaded from the website.

5. Student Essay Form which can be downloaded from the website.

6. Non-native speakers of English must also submit a TOEFL score of >80 or proof by transcript of at least three years in an English speaking International School. Students applying to Lawrenceville Summer Scholars must be fluent in English.

Submit all of the aforementioned application materials by email to admissions@lawrencevillescholars.org with the applicants name in the subject line (preferred method), or by mail to the address above.

After submitting your application materials and application fee, an admissions counselor will contact you within 5-7 days to review your application and inform you of any additional materials that are outstanding. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon review of all required information and payment of application fee.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. As programs fill quickly each year, prospective scholars are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible to ensure first choice of session dates and course offerings.

If accepted, an admissions counselor will contact you with the decision, let you know what next to expect, and written confirmation will be sent. Applicants who are not accepted, or who are wait-listed, will be notified by email. Once an applicant accepts the offered spot, the application fee will be deducted as part of tuition and families will be billed for the remainder of tuition. Applicants must pay 50% of tuition within 30 days of acceptance in order for the applicant’s spot to be held. Applicants accepted after April 1 must pay in full to accept their spot.

Please note that when communicating with our office via email, you must include the student’s full name as it appears on the application in the subject line.

The Lawrenceville Summer Scholars Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, hiring practices, or athletic and other administered programs.

Please Note: We are not handicap accessible.

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Questions?

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DATES Session 1 Arrival Day: Sunday, July 3, 2016

Session 1 Departure Day: Saturday, July 23, 2016 Session 2 Arrival Day: Sunday, July 24, 2016

Session 2 Departure Day: Saturday, August 13, 2016

TRAVEL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL FLIGHTS - Students arriving by plane should plan to arrive at JFK International Airport (OR) Philadelphia International Airport (OR) Trenton-Mercer Airport.

Please plan flight arrivals to one of the designated airports no later than 4PM on arrival dates. We offer free bus shuttles to The Lawrenceville School campus for students arriving by 4PM from the airports above.

DEPARTURE FLIGHTS – We will offer free bus shuttles to the same locations on departure days. Buses will depart The Lawrenceville School campus at 7AM. Departure flights should be scheduled to leave the designated airport after 12PM on departure day. Please refer to our website for more detailed travel instruction.

CAMPUS HOUSING

This summer, we are opening two air-conditioned, on-campus residences for the summer scholars. Each historical House has its own distinct character and personality. Each House consists of single, double and a few triple rooms throughout.

DINING

Scholars eat their meals in the Irwin Dining Center, a centrally located dining facility with multiple dining areas where students can enjoy fresh, delicious, and healthy food choices.

Since 2004, the Lawrenceville School has been committed to campus sustainability and serves meals that are not only good for you, but also prepared in a manner that contributes to the conservation of the community ecosystem.

HEALTH SERVICES

The Lawrenceville Health and Wellness Center is open 9AM to 4PM Monday through Friday to support both day and boarding students. A Lawrenceville Summer Scholars nursein-residence will be available to provide care to students in the afternoons, evenings and on the weekends.

MORE QUESTIONS?

For more information about the Summer Scholars program, visit our website at www.summerscholars.lawrenceville.org or call us at (609) 512-2720.

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