The Program 2012-2013 by Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

THE PROGRAM

2012 2013

The SCH Academy Difference: One School with Five Divisions and a Bold, New Vision for 21st Century Education It’s not often that two schools decide to merge, but after more than 50 years as neighbors and educational partners, it seemed inevitable to ask, “Can we do what we do even better by joining together?” In answer to this question, Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy merged on July 1, 2011, into one school with five divisions—a structure that expresses both our continued commitment to singlesex education and our recognition of the value of coeducation in a student’s final preparation for college and beyond.

Grounded in 280 combined years of educational leadership and driven by a 21st century vision of teaching practice, the new SCH Academy is both a culmination of a longtime partnership between two historic schools and the realization of a shared dream to provide students with an unparalleled educational experience that will last a lifetime. The following diagram details SCH Academy’s “best of both worlds” journey as students move from a single-sex to coed learning environment.

Lower School Girls

Lower School Boys

Middle School Girls

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Upper School Coed

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academics; coed After School Center and enrichment programs, and coed special programs

academics; coed drama, service, and dances

academics; all-girls/ all-boys advising, athletics, some clubs, and traditions

Table of Contents The SCH Academy Difference....................................................................................... 1 A Message from the President..................................................................................... 2 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Points of Pride...................................................... 3 A Message from the Head of School............................................................................ 4 The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership................................................................. 5 Lower School Course of Study for Girls, Pre-K–Grade 4............................................. 7 Lower School Course of Study for Boys, Pre-K–Grade 5............................................. 9 Middle School Course of Study for Girls, Grades 5–8.................................................. 11 Middle School Course of Study for Boys, Grades 6–8.................................................. 13 Upper School Course of Study, Coed, Grades 9–12..................................................... 15 College Matriculation.................................................................................................... 19 Maps and Transportation.............................................................................................. 20 Admissions Process...................................................................................................... 21 Tuition, Payment, and Financial Aid............................................................................. 22 1

Our Mission At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy we educate students to be innovative leaders, breakthrough thinkers, and imaginative problem solvers. We challenge students to learn in powerful new ways, engage in active inquiry, hone skills of creative and analytic thinking, and celebrate the joy of discovery. Through a rigorous college-preparatory program grounded in project- and passionbased learning, we prepare our students for their future as active learners and responsible global citizens. Blending the best of single-sex education and coeducation, we empower and prepare our young men and women to meet challenges with courage, integrity, and respect.

A Message from the President Priscilla G. Sands, Ed.D.

The New School of Thought Congratulations! You could not have chosen a more exciting time to consider Springside Chestnut Hill Academy for your son or daughter. As we move into a unique model of one school with five divisions, we also launch our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), the touchstone of our new academic program. This most recent example of how we have transformed our curriculum ensures that we are meeting the needs of our students and future graduates. Burgeoning technologies and an increasingly globalized society now require those entering college and the workplace to possess a new set of competencies—not just the timehonored linear analytical skills of the past, but new skills grounded in the realities and demands of the 21st century: economics, finance, ethics, statistics, entrepreneurship, and engineering. These are the skills at the heart of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. While the CEL has been hailed as “a truly path-breaking initiative” in secondary education, it is grounded in a rigorous, time-tested academic program that, year after year, has earned our talented student body admittance to the top colleges and universities in the nation. At SCH Academy, we ensure that our students acquire the knowledge and skills one would expect from a top-tier college preparatory program. But we also go beyond the expected and provide them with opportunities to be their own independent explorers of knowledge, to create real solutions and value, and to participate meaningfully in the world they will one day lead. Through ongoing opportunities for interdisciplinary study, global partnerships, collaborative problem

solving, and entrepreneurial practice, your child will grow into a confident practitioner of the skills deemed essential by today’s college and business leaders. When they graduate, our students will have developed the mental grit and moral compass they will need to manage the often ambiguous and complex challenges of the world they will be entering. I am proud to say that students who graduate from SCH Academy emerge not just college ready but Future Ready. I invite you to begin your SCH Academy journey in the pages of this book and then to continue on to our online sites for current news on the transformative teaching of our internationally renowned faculty and the achievements of our accomplished students of all ages. I am excited by the role that Springside Chestnut Hill Academy can play in helping your child develop the resilience, strength of character, passion, and joy to step boldly into the future!

“I am proud to say that students who graduate from SCH Academy emerge not just college ready but Future Ready.”

Priscilla G. Sands, Ed.D. President

-Priscil WHAT EXPERTS SAY: Real-world competencies for student success deemed critical by 600 college presidents and CEOs: critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, agility, adaptability, initiative, entrepreneurship — Tony Wagner, Harvard Graduate School of Education Design thinking is an advanced educational method that trains students to approach and navigate complex problems with creative confidence. — Stanford University Institute of Design SCH Academy is embarking on a truly path-breaking initiative that will help redefine the scope, content, and delivery of secondary education for years to come. — John Kimberly, The Wharton School

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Points of Pride Only private school in state to be selected by U.S. Department of Education as

2012 Green Ribbon School

Only

independent school in Philadelphia to offer curriculum based on study of

entrepreneurship

Nationally recognized

faculty, including two Microsoft Partners in Learning finalists and Internationally award-

winning robotics team and district host, FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Robotics competitions

Innovative academic departments, encompassing

New Media, Engineering, and Robotics, for Pre-K–12

winner

of national SMALLab Learning Flow Design Contest

Outdoor program,

grades 2–9, extends classroom learning, builds self-confidence, and nurtures environmental responsibility

Gold LEED-certified Largest school solar array in City of Philadelphia:

a half acre of solar panels supplying electricity to main building on Cherokee Campus

Mandarin Chinese beginning in Pre-K

Rorer Center for Science and Technology building

First area independent school to have entire faculty trained in

design thinking

Customized, 1,600-square-foot,

state-ofthe-art

Robotics and Engineering Lab

Lower school

with dedicated Physics and Engineering Lab 3

At a Glance • A mong the oldest single-sex schools in Philadelphia, founded in 1861 (Chestnut Hill Academy) and 1879 (Springside) • U nique structure: single-sex in grades Pre-K–8, coed in grades 9–12 • 2 012-2013 Enrollment: 1100 girls and boys • A verage class size: 15 with 8:1 studentteacher ratio • F aculty credentials: average tenure, 10.5 years; over two-thirds hold doctorates or master’s degrees; all pursue ongoing professional development • 7 5% of the Class of 2012 admitted to firstchoice college or university • F amilies come from 84 zip codes; 57% live in the City of Philadelphia • 2 6% are students of color • 6 2-acre campus adjacent to Wissahickon watershed in Fairmount Park and featuring 9 playing fields including 2 turf

A Message from the Head of School Francis P. Steel, Jr. ‘77

CELebrating Innovation From the moment our students enter SCH Academy, they are immersed in learning experiences that require them to collaborate, innovate, and interact globally. Through projects that ask them to apply their knowledge in novel or unfamiliar ways, and that test their imagination as well as intellect, they become comfortable in their role as creators and confident in their capacity to influence and lead. The habits of mind that define the entrepreneur—initiative, resourcefulness, and a willingness to take risks—are nurtured in our students beginning in the earliest years, helping to prepare them for the work they will do as part of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) seminars in Upper School and, above all, for the challenges and opportunities they will face in college and career.

All of this is made possible by an excellent faculty driven by a commitment to professional growth. Working with thought leaders, educators, innovators, and entrepreneurs from around the world, SCH Academy teachers have been incorporating new skills into their work and more dynamic projects into the curriculum for several years, and are leading the way among local educators. Students designing solar-powered cars and world-class robots, creating apps to help students learn Latin, partnering with students around the world to address water-quality issues, and doing original scientific research that earns regional distinction are just a few examples of how our innovative, faculty-inspired program is helping students to become active participants in their world. When our students graduate, they leave SCH with a thorough grounding in the humanities, sciences, and the arts, anchored in and enriched by a set of competencies, embodied in our CEL curriculum, that has prepared them for leadership and empowered them to make a difference, both locally and globally.

THE MISSION OF CEL In an increasingly changing and fast-paced global economy, students must be prepared for college, life, and careers. The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership incorporates a bold and creative vision that challenges the limitations of traditional education, preparing students for the real world. A deeply passionate and progressive faculty leads students to recognize the intersections among various disciplines—where innovation, enterprise, and value creation occur—helping students become more comfortable with complexity and to be adaptable, inquisitive, and resilient. With this pioneering mindset, the graduates of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy become leaders; competitive, courageous, and Future Ready.

Francis P. Steel, Jr. ’77 Head of School

The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Entrepreneurship Through SCH Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnerships with large and small business leaders as well as leading organizations, students will be exposed to the ideas behind the entrepreneurial mindset, and how and why certain people and organizations are successful when taking a business model from idea to launch and beyond.

Proficiencies 1. Understand the driving forces behind entrepreneurship and business challenges in different regions and sectors. 2. L earn from first-hand opportunities to work with leading entrepreneurs. 3. Learn that good business planning and the ability to sell ideas encompasses all fields, exposing students to a range of people including successful filmmakers, artists, scientists, and technology startups.

Global Immersion Through Global Immersion collaborative projects, travel opportunities, and the eSCHift international leadership institutes, students gain the ability to think critically about their own roles in a global community. Students develop an empathetic viewpoint, hone their problem-solving skills, and expand their worldview as they build a network of peers and mentors from within their own community, country, and around the world.

Proficiencies 1. Gain confidence navigating complex problems with peers,

organizations, and businesses from around the world. 2. U nderstand the impact of culture, history, geography, and

government on regional and global issues and economies. 3. Develop strategies for working collaboratively across a wide cultural

and geographical span using a variety of tools and approaches.

The Art of Communication Through the Art of Communication students are exposed to various communication styles and tactics, both oral and written.

Proficiencies 1. Craft and dissect a persuasive argument. 2. Present and speak with passion and authority. 3. Communicate and present through a variety of mediums: written, oral, and digital.

Leadership Through the study of Leadership students will be exposed to the characteristics, qualities, and varied intellectual approaches of civic, political, and business leaders.

Proficiencies 1. Learn the basic theories and models of leadership. 2. Develop the intellectual tools needed to be responsible stewards of communities and organizations. 3. A nalyze the impact that personal relationships have on members of an organization.

Ethics Through the study of ethics within the context of classical philosophy and systems of reasoning, students are exposed to various methods of thinking and are urged to ask questions and think critically.

Throughout their SCH Academy

Proficiencies

Pre-K–12 academic journey, students are

1. Use inductive and deductive logic to construct and

incrementally exposed to the “strands” of knowledge that are the hallmark of CEL. These seven strands are tailored to their

analyze arguments. 2. Explore one’s beliefs and respect those of others. 3. Examine ethics as it pertains to modern philosophy.

grade level. The CEL academic program culminates in Upper School with a series

Engineering/New Media

of required seminars and interdisciplinary electives that complement SCH’s rigorous and proven college-preparatory curriculum.

Through active engagement, tinkering, and prototyping, students will design and build projects in a variety of media with input from both an artist and an engineer. Students are challenged to solve problems using the Stanford Design Process to conceptualize, design, and build their solutions.

Proficiencies 1. Understand fundamentals of engineering. 2. Learn 3-D design in Google SketchUp. 3. Learn prototyping through laser cutters and 3-D printing.

Statistics Students learn theories behind data analysis and the importance of being quantitatively literate. Statistics focuses on the idea that data is more than just numbers, but the story behind the number and the significance of data context.

Proficiencies 1. G raphically represent data and recognize the importance and frequency of data mining in all aspects of society. 2. Draw conclusions and make inferences about data. 3. Become numerically literate in the digital age.

Lower School Course of Study for Girls, Grades Pre-K–4 A young girl’s SCH Academy journey begins with the fulfillment of every parent’s first and most heartfelt wish: that her school will know and celebrate her from her very first day. For each girl we create an innovative, interdisciplinary framework that gives her the structure to grow and thrive as a learner and make her educational path her own. Through joyful, hands-on learning, girls are nurtured and guided to problem solve, to be curious, and to imagine. In an environment that fosters inquiry and intellectual risk taking, teachers challenge girls to question by asking, “How else? Why? What if?” This is the scaffolding that builds confidence, self-reliance, cognitive awareness, and a strong sense of self. The magic occurs in everyday “aha” moments of self-discovery as girls master new skills, persevere, and take on rigorous academic challenges to build an ever-deepening understanding of themselves and their community. Social-emotional learning goes hand in hand with a rigorous academic curriculum. Relationships are at the heart of a girl’s social-emotional well-being. By using the latest research-based programs such as Responsive Classroom, Second Steps, and Steps to Respect, girls build their social competencies: cooperation, collaboration, assertion, and empathy. Creating a diverse community focused on respect, kindness, and social responsibility is at the core of Lower School. Service learning throughout the grades is driven by both students and families to build awareness, responsibility, and compassion.

Expansive facilities unique to SCH Academy for Lower School girls include outdoor environments in the Wissahickon watershed, a Physics and Engineering Lab, and the latest digital tools from laptops, iPads, and iPods to a new video production studio. These resources have enabled girls to pursue multidisciplinary, designbased learning as part of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. In this setting, each girl is challenged and supported as a problem solver, designer, leader, and global citizen.

Boots-on Environmental Education—all grades go into the woods to muck about, fall in love with nature, and become experts in the biodiversity of the Wissahickon. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, first annual Lower Schoolwide literature study, involved designing and building machines, the chemistry of bubblegum, dramatic improvisation, set design, and a sock hop!

“When I see our girls arriving at school each day with a skip in their steps and a smile on their faces and see them leave at the end of the day still smiling and skipping, this warms my heart as an educator and I know that these curious, inventive, brave, and happy girls are thriving at SCH Academy!”

Laine Jacoby Head of Lower School for Girls B.S., Skidmore College M.Ed., Chestnut Hill College 7

Integrated Social Studies Themes

Language Arts

Foreign Language

TechnologyAssisted Learning/ New Media

Everyday Mathematics

Science/ Environmental Education/ Engineering & Robotics

Art

Music

Physical Ed/ Outdoor Program

Pre-K

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Community/Trees Oceans Author Study China/Mexico Egg Layers Jazz Music Research & Presentation

Castles Eric Carle Navajo Animals in Winter Brave, Smart Girls Research & Presentation

Butterflies Night Kenya Lenape Great Women Research & Presentation

Colonial Pennsylvania Farm & City Life in Colonial Pennsylvania Communities Japan Research & Presentation Field Trip

Colonial America Egypt Maps & Geography William Penn & Influential Individuals Research & Presentation Field Trips

American Revolution Controversy & Expansion in the New Nation The Gilded Age & the Progressive Era Research & Presentation Field Trips

Developmental Reading & Writing Dramatic Play Listening/Speaking Journal Dictation Phonemic Awareness/ Phonics Handwriting

Developmental Reading & Writing Listening/Speaking Word Study Journals/Reports Phonics Handwriting

Reading/Writing Comprehension Word Study (spelling, vocabulary, phonics) Grammar/Punctuation Handwriting

Reading/Writing Comprehension Listening/Speaking Editing/Revising Word Study (spelling, vocabulary, phonics) Handwriting Grammar/Punctuation

Reading/Writing : creative and expository Comprehension Listening/Speaking Editing/Revising Word Study (spelling, vocabulary, phonics) Cursive Writing Writing Mechanics

Reading/Writing : creative and expository Comprehension Listening/Speaking Editing/Revising Word Study (spelling, vocabulary, phonics) Writing Mechanics

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese Field Trips

Mandarin Chinese

Technology Operations and Concepts Media Skills: Animation KidPix Frames (animation)

Technology Operations and Concepts Media Skills: Word Processing, KidPix, Frames (animation) Research Information Fluency

Technology Operations and Concepts Media Skills: Desktop Publishing, iMovie, Animation Research Information Fluency

Technology Operations and Concepts Digital Citizenship Research Information Fluency Media Skills: Presentations

Technology Operations and Concepts Digital Citizenship Research Information Fluency Media Skills: Comic Life, iMovie

Technology Operations and Concepts Digital Citizenship Research Information Fluency Media Skills: iMovie, Animation, iTouch, Scratch Programming

Numbers and Counting Patterns Graphs Shapes, Lines, Points Measurement Estimation

Numbers and Counting Number Theory Time/Money 2-D and 3-D Shapes Measurement Probability/Statistics

All Four Operations Number Theory Time/Money Area/Volume Measurement Probability/Statistics

All Four Operations Number Theory Graphs/Fractions Area/Volume Measurement Probability/Statistics Decimals

All Four Operations Decimals Percent/Fractions Measurement Probability/Statistics Geometry

Outdoor Study Pond/Invertebrates Trees/Ladybugs Sorting/Classifying Egg Layers Seeds and Plants

Outdoor Study Pond Ants Paleontology Opossums Desert Habitats

Outdoor Study Elephants Insect Metamorphosis Bubble Physics Electricity Magnets

Outdoor Study/Trees Owls Owl Pellet Dissection Wheels and Axles Skeletal Anatomy Forensics Volcanoes

Outdoor Study Water/Stream Study Birds Sound Simple Machines Environmental Stewardship

Outdoor Study Wetlands Geology Robotics Electricity Environmental Stewardship

Fiber Art Collage Drawing Painting 3-D Construction Clay

Drawing/Painting Ceramics Sculpture Art History Oral Critique Digital Media Literacy

Drawing/Painting Ceramics Sculpture Art History Written/Oral Critiques Digital Media Literacy

Singing Rhythm Rhymes Body Awareness Contrasts Body Percussion

Singing Rhythm Rhymes Movement Patterns Percussion

Singing Graphic Notation Book-songs Movement Percussion Barred Instruments

Singing: Tonic Solfa Rhythmic Notation Melodic Notation Movement Ensemble Composition Barred Instruments

Singing: Harmony Rhythmic Notation Melodic Notation Movement Accompaniment Recorder/Strings

Chorus Rhythmic Notation Melodic Notation Composition Technology Wind Instruments

Team Sports Eye-hand Coordination Strength Sportsmanship Cooperation Fitness Heart Adventure Challenge

Team Sports, Cardiovascular Fitness, Dance, Badminton, and Squash Optional After School Intramural Team Sports: Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Softball Life Issues

Locomotor and Ball Skills, Spatial Awareness, Dance Following Rules Fitness, Cooperative Team Activities, Heart Adventure Challenge

Lower School Course of Study for Boys, Grades Pre-K–5 When a child-centered curriculum for boys is designed with the interests and passions and developmental needs of boys in mind, school becomes the happiest place on earth! Boys thrive and fall in love with books and learning and establish a solid academic foundation on which to grow.

“I love visiting classrooms buzzing with the joyful noise of happy boys. In the Lower School, our halls and rooms are alive with conversation, movement, and the magic of learning. We celebrate boy energy and curiosity and we design each day to be a new adventure, full of discovery, wonderment, and the stuff of memories.”

We know that boys learn most effectively by interacting physically with materials and their environment. Boys love to move, explore, and experiment. Here, teachers embrace and reward their natural curiosity, using their prior knowledge and powerful intellects to build a stage for understanding new concepts and information in every discipline. Meaningful, authentic activities for boys—from music and art to robotics—are the foundation of a lifelong love of learning and successful engagement with school. Our boys write about topics they are passionate about. They read books that grab and hold their interest. They develop leadership skills and share their learning in real ways. From leading and creating presentations linked to QR codes, to designing multimedia public service announcements, writing international blogs, experimenting with digital art, and interacting with experts and friends from around the planet, our boys become facile with technology and develop the communication skills and cultural competence they need to be successful in our ever-shrinking world.

Francis Yasharian Head of Lower School for Boys B.A., American University M.A.T., Georgetown University 9

An overnight hiking/camping trip with mothers or a special friend sets the stage for expedition-based adventures in hiking, biking, canoeing, and climbing.

“Volcano Day” culminates a discipline-wide study of volcanoes across the curriculum with a grand finale: each boy “explodes” his own model volcano.

Pre-K

Integrated Social Studies Themes

Language Arts

Foreign Language

Technologyenabled Learning/ New Media

Everyday Mathematics

Science/ Engineering & Robotics

Art

Music

Physical Ed/ Outdoor Program

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

All About Me Bears Trains Oceans Research & Presentation

My School & Neighborhood China Dinosaurs Building & Construction Research & Presentation

Australia Colonial America Family Arid Communities of the Outback Research & Presentation

Ancient Egypt Regions of Africa Coastal Communities of Africa Communities for Positive Change Research & Presentation

Aztecs Mexico Urban Communities of Philadelphia Citizenship Research & Presentation

Early Humans Cultures of Asia Comparative Native American Regional Studies Social Issues Book Club Civics Research & Presentation

Explorers Colonial America Underground Railroad Slavery & The Civil War Research & Presentation

Dramatic Play Developmental Reading & Writing Dictation Phonics/Phonemic Awareness Handwriting

Developmental Reading & Writing Journals/Reports Listening/Speaking Word Study Handwriting Retelling Stories

Reading Genres Writing for Multiple Purposes Comprehension Word Study Grammar/Punctuation Handwriting

Reading Genres Writing for Multiple Purposes Comprehension Editing/Revising Authors and Genres Word Study Grammar & Punctuation Handwriting

Reading Genres Writing for Multiple Purposes Comprehension Writing Mechanics/ Revision Word Study Cursive Writing

Text Analysis Genres & Authors Analytic Writing Comprehension Writing Mechanics/ Revision Cursive Writing

Text Analysis Genres & Authors Analytic Writing Comprehension Writing Mechanics/ Revision Word Study Cursive Writing

Mandarin Chinese

SMART Board iPads Digital Storytelling

iPads Digital Storytelling Global Exchange Video Conferencing

iPads Digital Storytelling Global Exchange Video Conferencing Multimedia Writing & Drawing Tools Web Research

iPads Digital Storytelling Global Exchange Video Conferencing Multimedia Web Research

Desktop Publishing iPads Digital Storytelling iMovie Blogging Animation Global Exchange Video Conferencing Multimedia Web Research

iPads Cloud Computing & Collaboration iMovie Blogging Animation Global Exchange Video Conferencing Evaluation of Online Information

iPads Cloud Computing & Collaboration iMovie Blogging Global Exchange Video Conferencing Yearbook Design

Numbers/Counting Addition/Subtraction Patterns Shapes/Lines Measurement Estimation Graphs

Numbers/Counting Addition/Subtraction Pattern Shapes/Lines Measurement Estimation Graphs

Numbers/Counting Addition/Subtraction Number Theory Time/Money 2-D and 3-D Shapes Measurement Probability, Stats

All Four Operations Number Theory Time/Money Area/Volume Measurement Probability, Stats

All Four Operations Number Theory Fractions/Decimals Area/Volume Measurement Probability, Stats Data Collection & Analysis, Graphs

All Four Operations Geometry Fractions/ Decimals/Percents Algebraic Patterns Probability, Stats Data Collection & Analysis, Graphs

Observe & Record The Five Senses Tree Study Weather Plants

Observe & Record Predict, Classify & Graph Plants, Composting & Gardening Air & Water Motion Healthy Living Chemistry/Mixtures

Observe & Record Indigenous Plants & Animals Chemistry/Matter Forces/Friction Metric System Speed/Distance Body Systems Insects/Spiders Seasons

Observe, Record & Present Classifying Animals Matter & Water Adaptation Solar System Electricity Lab Skills & Safety Research

Biomes Predator-Prey Relationships Energy Distribution Climates/Weather Bridge Building

Tectonic Processes Rocks/Minerals Robotics Simple Machines Forces Human Body Cell, Embryo, Chick Development

Watershed Ecology Environmental Issues Maturation of Human Male Metric Conversions Robotics Earth and Solar System

Drawing, Painting, Cutting, Pasting Construction Clay

Sculpting, Drawing, Weaving, Painting, Cutting, Pasting Construction Artists

Sculpting, Drawing, Painting, Weaving, Cutting, Pasting Construction Artists

Woodworking Sculpting, Drawing, Painting, Weaving Construction Found Materials Art Around the World

Woodworking Ceramics 3-D Design Drawing Printmaking Found Materials Art Around the World

Weaving Ceramics, Sculpture Paper, Fabric Drawing Printmaking 3-D Design Art Around the World

Voice Body Movement Tempo/Dynamics Rhythm/Melody Percussion Instruments

Voice Body Movement Tempo/Dynamics Rhythm/Melody Percussion Instruments Notation

Tempo/Dynamics Melody/Form/Timbre American Folk Songs Songs from Other Countries Barred Instruments Notation

Tempo/Dynamics Melody/Form/Timbre American Folk Songs Barred Instruments Choral Singing Notation

Tempo/Dynamics Melody/Form/Timbre African American Spirituals Recorders Choral Singing Notation

Tempo/Dynamics Melody/Form/Timbre Songs from World Cultures Sound Map of Volcanic Eruption Boychoir/Recorders MIDI Lab Composing

Tempo/Dynamics Melody/Form/Timbre Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll Harmony Songs from World Cultures Boychoir/Recorders MIDI Lab Composing Nano-Keyboards

Running, Jumping Ball Handling Games that Reinforce Shapes, Numbers, and Colors

Body Awareness, Agility, Coordination Following Directions Group Work Teamwork

Modified Sports and Games Eye-hand Coordination Strength & Fitness Sportsmanship Cooperation

Sports & Games Skills Strength & Fitness Sportsmanship Cooperation

Outdoor Program: Hiking and Biking

Outdoor Program: Hiking, Camping, Rock Climbing

Outdoor Program: Outdoor Program: Hiking, Hiking, Biking, Multi-day Camping, Camping, Orienteering, Rock Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Canoeing Climbing, Sailing

Middle School Course of Study for Girls, Grades 5–8 At no other time in the life of a girl does she experience such rapid growth and change, feel so sensitive to societal pressures, or is more capable of intellectual power and self-discovery than during these middle school years. In our all-girls Middle School, teachers speak directly to the positive qualities of girls and encourage them to use those qualities to create a strong community. In this supportive setting the girls draw strength from caring adults and, most importantly, from one another to create a culture, in the words of one eighth grader, “of kindness and sisterhood.” When teachers value the process of learning as well as the product, they take pride in knowing each student’s individual strengths and abilities, can support each girl’s interests and needs, and help her come to know how she learns best. Guided by the SCH Academy mission, our Middle School teachers challenge students to learn in powerful new ways, engage in active inquiry, hone skills of creative and analytic thinking, and celebrate the joy of discovery. As each student is led to recognize and acknowledge her own intellectual and personal strengths, she learns perseverance and resilience and, through authentic collaboration, an abiding respect for the individual talents of her classmates and the power of the group.

Learning happens everywhere in a broad range of learning environments. From the traditional classroom and laptop clusters in the halls to multidisciplinary “MiddleSession” and from CEL experiences to the local and global community, girls are expected to bring their curiosity, integrity, and pursuit of excellence to the enterprise. They develop the confidence to act and are empowered to use their talents as scholars, artists, scientists, athletes, and community activists in leadership roles within and beyond the community of school. Eighth graders spend three unforgettable days sailing on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, celebrating their Middle School years, immersed in study of the history, environment, and culture of the region. Each girl tests her mettle with nautical skills under the watchful eyes of local experts and returns home feeling stronger in self-confidence and closer to her class than ever before.

“It is an extraordinary privilege to be a part of the SCH Academy community and allgirls Middle School, especially now at this time of exciting change and limitless possibility! Here, we honor and cultivate the potential in each girl and, at all times future focused, we strive to ground them in a caring community and a tradition of excellence.”

Marilyn Tinari Head of Middle School for Girls B.A., Chestnut Hill College; M.Ed., Arcadia University; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania 11

Grade 5

English

History

Language

Math

Science/ Engineering and Robotics

Art/ New Media

Grade 7

Grade 8

Civilizations is a 2-year interdisciplinary study of English and History taught in a single class Reading contemporary novels, Shakespeare, and poetry; Focused discussions and oral presentations; Civilizations, interdisciplinary: Civilizations, interdisciplinary: Writing (creative, analytic, nonfiction, narrative, expository, and creative narrative and expository reading and sharing original writing with writing; Exploring and defining and writing; Exploring and defining larger audiences); Grammar, usage, culture through fiction and nonfiction; culture through the reading and and mechanics; Vocabulary writing of historical fiction and Evaluating ideas through writing nonfiction; Critical thinking and and discussion; Editing, spelling, analysis; Study skills; Editing, vocabulary, and usage spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, and usage

Analyzing literature and connecting it to life; Writing (essay, fiction, and poetry and sharing original writing with larger audiences); Focused discussion; Performing Shakespeare monologues; Grammar, usage, and mechanics; Vocabulary

Civilizations: interdisciplinary study Civilizations: interdisciplinary study of early societies in the Ancient World of village life in the Medieval World

World History: from the rise of the Roman Empire through revolutions against Absolutism

United States History: the Constitution and American Dreams, how individual Americans have found a voice in shaping their society

Prima Lingua: Introduction to the principles of language through four areas of competence: linguistic (grammar, syntax, vocabulary), sociolinguistic (appropriate use of language), strategic (language within context), and discourse (how individual parts of language connect to the larger context)

World Language Exploratory Program: Introduction to French, Latin, and Spanish; Study of fundamental grammatical components of the three languages while exploring the culture and contemporary use of each language

Latin I A Spanish I A French I A Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammatical structures, culture, and geography though traditional and new media

Latin I B Spanish I B French I B Emphasis on strengthening speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills; accumulation of vocabulary and understanding of increasingly complex grammatical structures

Everyday Mathematics program: number theory; estimation and computation; 2-D geometry; division; fractions, decimals, and percents; data analysis; exponents and negative numbers; coordinate graphs; volume and capacity; algebraic concepts

Everyday Mathematics program: data collection, display, and interpretation; whole number, decimal, and rational number operations; variables, formulas, and graphs; 2-D and 3-D geometry; number systems and algebra concepts; probability; rates & rations

Algebra I (Part 1): mastery of part/ whole relationships, order of operations, and integers; introduction to simplifying expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, and graphing and writing equations of a line

Algebra I (Part 2): mastery of solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities; algebraic systems; quadratics including methods to solve quadratic equations, graphing quadratic equations, properties of exponents, and radical expressions and equations

Study of living and nonliving world through explorations of ecosystems, water chemistry, plant biology and Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laws of physics

Earth Science: rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, meteorology, oceanography, stellar and planetary astronomy, including the design and construction of robotics-based planetary explorers, such as the Mars Rover

Life Science: cellular biology, genetics, evolution, human body systems, integrating the physics of light and sound; Human body independent research project; Engineering solutions to biological issues, such as disease

Matter, Energy, and the Environment: atomic structure, properties of matter including concrete canoe engineering, heat and home heating, solar car design and construction, wind-powered turbine engineering

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team Competition (elective activity)

Basic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, sewing/ textiles, woodworking; written critiques, service projects, digital art; art history and interdisciplinary units; off-campus community service and beautification projects such as murals, sculpture, and large-scale installations

Basic design, drawing, painting, multi-media works, clay, sculpture, textiles, woodworking; art history, interdisciplinary units, digital art, visiting artist, oral and written critiques

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team Competition (elective activity)

Music: novice ensemble or chorus, recorder, barred instruments; web 2.0 music notation

Music/ Performing Arts/New Media

Grade 6

Drama: pantomime, improvisation, monologues, and scenes; introduction to video production Musica Mundi world music chorus and Steel Pan ensemble, by audition Private instrumental lessons available after school

Music: theory, treble and bass clef notation, use of computer software for songwriting and keyboard skills; ensemble or orchestra Drama: screenplay writing, acting, video production

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team Competition (elective activity)

Basic design, drawing, painting, multi-media works, clay, sculpture, visiting artist; art history, class trip, oral and written critiques, digital art, introduction to computer-aided design (CAD)

Music: General music or Chorus or Orchestra, by audition Drama: with boys, by audition Dance: in conjunction with athletics Musica Mundi world music chorus and Steel Pan ensemble, by audition Private instrumental lessons available after school

Dance: in conjunction with athletics Musica Mundi world music and Steel Pan ensemble, by audition Chorus or Orchestra, by audition Private instrumental lessons available after school Interscholastic Competition: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball (fall); Basketball, Squash, (winter); Lacrosse, Softball, Track and Field (spring); Instructional Programs: Crew (winter), Dance (fall, winter,), Fitness (fall, winter, spring), Golf (spring). Life Sports including Yoga, Flag Football, Badminton (winter)

Athletics

Skill development in sports, teamwork, and physical fitness; games in preparation for all interscholastic sports

Life Skills

Physical aspects of puberty and Transition to Middle School; study, research, and library- and test-taking hygiene, substance abuse skills; navigating friendship

Stress and time management, peer pressure, nutrition, and exercise

Relationships, body image, media literacy, disordered eating, and substance abuse

Middle School Course of Study for Boys, Grades 6–8 Experts at educating boys, our faculty has crafted an action-based curriculum that engages boys’ boundless energy and explorer spirit while fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, effective expression, self-discipline, and responsibility. At SCH Academy, boys are appreciated for their wonderful joy in life, their humor, and their willingness to learn from their mistakes.

“Our goal for all boys is that they will find joy in the process of learning, will be willing to take on new challenges, and will find creative approaches to solving problems with enthusiasm, responsibility, and independence.”

Middle school boys are at their best when they learn by moving and doing. In the SCH Academy Middle School, we understand that boys thrive when they are allowed room to move, interact, and laugh. Boys love projects that require them to be creative and to use their hands. They thrive on competition and care deeply about fairness. Every day, boys encounter a rich and challenging environment filled with creative projects, interactive lessons, rigorous academics, challenging competitions, and teachers who appreciate boy humor. At SCH Academy, boys are encouraged to try new pursuits including robotics, multimedia production, bottle rockets, cooking, and political debate. Art and music, as well as sports, are required and embraced. Books are carefully chosen to capture the interest of adolescent boys and to broaden their horizons. Our character development advisory program is tailored to support each boy academically as well as provide help and guidance as they navigate adolescence. Each year academically linked class trips challenge the boys to navigate a new environment and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Josh Budde Head of Middle School for Boys B.A., Davidson College M.A., Pepperdine University 13

In the 8th grade, students take a yearlong course called Challenge, Exploration, and Creativity, which involves realworld projects that test their developing entrepreneurial and design-thinking skills. Tailored to the boys’ interests and requiring best practices in research, communication, and teamwork, the projects stretch boys beyond their comfort zones and challenge them to draw on their past experiences and collective knowledge to solve problems with which they may have no direct experience. Boys thrive when given support, clear expectations, and consistent routines. Every boy at SCH Academy can be challenged and successful, entrepreneurial, and prepared for leadership.

Class trip to New York City included Google Headquarters and the Met (pictured above).

Outdoor adventure trips for Middle School boys include Pocono Plateau, Gettysburg, Chesapeake Bay, Pine Barrens, and more!

Grade 6

English

History

Language

Math

Science/ Engineering and Robotics

Grade 7

Grade 8

Thematic study: acceptance of all people, friendship, trust, perseverance, and knowledge as power Critical thinking and analysis Study skills Editing, spelling, vocabulary, sentence structure, and usage

Thematic study: legends, myths, & heroes from different cultures & time periods Shakespeare & poetry Focused discussions & oral presentations Writing (creative, analytic, nonfiction) Grammar, usage & mechanics Vocabulary Sharing original writing with larger audiences

Thematic study: moral crises in literature Analyzing literature and connecting it to life Writing (essay, fiction, & poetry) Focused discussion Grammar, usage & mechanics Vocabulary Sharing original work with larger audiences

Ancient World History: from the Agricultural Revolution through the rise and fall of the first empires

World History: from the rise of the Islamic Empire through revolutions against Absolutism

United States History: the Constitution and American Dreams

Prima Lingua: foundation for foreign language study including grammar, root words, prefixes, suffixes, adjective placement, function of nouns, pronouns, and prepositions; language families; introduction to French, Spanish, and Latin

Latin I A Spanish I A French I A Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammatical structures, culture, and geography through traditional and new media

Math 6: data collection, display, and interpretation; whole number, decimal, and rational number operations; variables, formulas, and graphs; geometry; number systems and algebra concepts; probability; rates and ratios

Algebra I (Part 1): mastery of part/whole relationships, order of operations, and integers; introduction to simplifying expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, and graphing and writing equations of a line

Life Science: relationship between cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body; cell function and structure, muscles and bones, digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems

Earth Science: geology, ecology, and astronomy; geology includes basic chemistry, rocks and minerals, earthquakes and volcanoes; ecology includes biochemical cycles, conservation and pollution; astronomy includes planets and solar system, the earth-moon system, and objects of the universe, and the design and construction of a robotics-based Mars Rover

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team Competition (elective activity)

Art/ New Media

Music/ Performing Arts/ New Media

Athletics

Life Skills/ Advisory

Art 6: elements and principles of visual design through drawing, painting, printmaking, digital imaging, basic animation, sculpture, and metal working techniques

Art 7: elements and principles of design through drawing, painting, printmaking, digital manipulation, and ceramics; world cultures study through art history

Art 8: foundation skills in ceramics, painting and drawing, and woodshop; interdisciplinary and cross-cultural connections; weekly sketchbook assignments art, introduction to computer-aided design (CAD)

Music History: ancient times through present day; includes Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-21st century

Music Theory: elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and composition using digital tools to compose and encode original work

By audition: Boychoir or Orchestra

Boychoir or Orchestra, by audition

One of three options, all by audition: Hand Bell Choir: ensemble work on music reading and rhythm; sacred, secular, and classical works Boychoir: music from many cultures

Private instrumental lessons available after school

Middle School Drama with girls, by audition

Orchestra

Private instrumental lessons available after school

Middle School Drama with girls, by audition

Interscholastic Sports: Soccer, Football, Golf, Cross Country (fall) Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Squash (winter) Track and Field, Tennis, Baseball, Lacrosse (spring)

Nutrition, Physical Aspects of Puberty, Drugs and Alcohol, Peers and Peer Pressure, Decision Making, and Body Image

CPR, Nutrition, Physical Aspects of Puberty, Drugs and Alcohol, Peers and Peer Pressure, Decision Making, and Body Image

Private instrumental lessons available after school

Upper School Course of Study, Coed, Grades 9–12 SCH Academy’s promise of delivering a Future Ready education is fulfilled in our coed Upper School curriculum, which combines a rigorous grounding in the core academic subjects with acquisition of real-world 21st century skills. Led by a deeply committed and progressive faculty, students explore both the traditional subjects and the intersections among the disciplines, where they come to learn that, in our increasingly changing and fast-paced global economy, it will be their ability to synthesize disparate information and their adaptability, resilience, and entrepreneurial savvy that position them for leadership.

“Beyond the impressive skills acquired through our CEL curriculum, our graduates will take away something more profound: the fundamental strengths of character and habits of mind that lie at the heart of what we do as a school.”

Dr. Christine Heine Assistant Head of School, Head of Upper School B.S., M.S. Long Island University, C.W. Post Ed.D., Columbia University

Our Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) provides exactly the kind of experiences through which true leadership grows: hands-on, collaborative explorations in which students’ full resources are called upon to meet a challenge. These are the experiences that build confidence and capability. Through CEL, our global immersion initiatives extend far beyond the traditional travel and cross-cultural encounters, providing opportunities for our students to collaborate and exchange expertise with peers from around the world as they work together on solving real-world projects with clear goals. From the very first week of school, students are immersed in the CEL curriculum. All freshmen take part in a full-day workshop that introduces them to the tenets of design thinking. Originally conceived at Stanford University, design thinking provides a human-centered framework for problem solving that encourages creativity and helps build confidence and a sense of empowerment as students learn how to shape information into real-world solutions. Many times throughout their four years in Upper School, particularly in their CEL seminars and electives, and

in their senior capstone course, students will tackle multidisciplinary challenges. These challenges will call on them to integrate and apply their learning in new ways. CEL courses in leadership, ethics, statistics, entrepreneurship, the art of communication, engineering, new media, and global immersion will inform each student’s journey through Upper School as he or she crafts a unique and customized course of study. ACADEMIC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 years English 4 years Math 3 levels of a Foreign Language 3 years Science 3 years History 3 semesters Arts 2 years Entrepreneurial leadership seminars 1 year Senior Capstone 6 or more Electives (in grades 10, 11, and 12) ADVISING At the start of Upper School, each student is matched with an advisor who acts as an advocate and trusted mentor, serving as a liaison between the family and the school and playing a critical role in the dayto-day life of Upper School—academic, social, and personal. Single-sex advising groups, composed of 8-12 students, meet every week and sometimes partner with another advisory to form a larger coed discussion. The student-advisor partnership is often one of the most meaningful and valued relationships of a student’s Upper School career.

COLLEGE COUNSELING Three full-time college counselors with a combined 52 years of experience ensure that each student is well known and enjoys easy access to counselor support. Beginning in freshman year, and with increasing regularity as students progress through Upper School, the College Counseling Office meets with students to discuss all aspects of the college process, help reduce anxiety associated with the college search, and guide them towards establishing a record that will afford the widest range of college options. The college matriculation record of SCH Academy attests to the success of this comprehensive program.

SENIOR CAPSTONE Truly the capstone of an SCH Academy student’s four-year college preparatory journey and a culmination of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership experience, this yearlong course represents an intensive independent project of the student’s own design. In the fall semester, seniors work in close consultation with an advisor to define, delimit, and refine their project. In the second semester, seniors apply their acquired knowledge and preparation, resulting in the identification of a field or workplace experience or project. After four years in CEL, many students may try their hand at building a business. Others may choose to build upon their experience with new media

or engineering and robotics, perhaps producing a 3-D animation or designing and building a full-size solar car to enter in the Shell Challenge. Yet others may elect to collaborate with students in Asia or Africa to address an environmental or medical crisis. The possibilities are limitless; the entire globe is their classroom and workplace. They are Future Ready.

Freshman Year Highlights

FALL: THE WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP Beginning in September, the class divides into three teams to conduct research on three vital strategic and trade partners of the U.S.: Malaysia, Jordan, and Nigeria. The November week in Washington, D.C. includes visits to the embassies of these three nations, the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, the Newseum, the Capitol, and the Supreme Court. Students will be briefed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the World Affairs Council, professors from Georgetown University and American University, senators, and members of the House of Representatives. The trip culminates in a final evening of presentations by teams of students arguing why and how the United States should give priority to trading with “their” nation. All students leave with a deeper understanding of the complex world of trade and the development of relations between the United States and different regions of the world.

SPRING: OUTWARD BOUND URBAN EXPEDITION For five days students explore the City of Philadelphia by foot and public transportation, visiting the wilderness surrounding and within the city, to experience the rich cultural, historical, and natural environment of metropolitan Philadelphia. Students will complete community service projects and negotiate the school’s high ropes adventure course. In the process, they’ll bond as a class. SUMMER: ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT SCH ACADEMY For two weeks students from SCH Academy will join with students from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to design products and solutions that meet the needs of local and global markets and communities. Open to students entering all four grades of Upper School, the Leadership Institute seeks to develop students’ 16

entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. A two-day design-thinking challenge with a real client under the guidance of a thoughtful team of mentors and venture capitalists is complemented by discussions with real-life entrepreneurs, day trips to New York City and Washington D.C., and opportunities to develop their own small business. For fun, students participate in an Iron Chef-type cook off and an on-campus “Olympics” competition, providing further opportunities for deepening friendships and collaboration.

Upper School Course of Study, Coed Grade 9

Grade 10 Reading the World: Global Literature CP Reading the World: Global Literature H Electives: New Media Journalism Creative Writing Workshop

Inventing the Self: American Stories CP Inventing the Self: American Stories H Electives: New Media Journalism Creative Writing Workshop Rebels with a Cause Monstrous Imaginings Celluloid Dreams Fairy Tales and Folklore Football, Voetball, Fussball: Soccer and the Humanities

AP English Literature Electives: New Media Journalism Creative Writing Workshop Rebels with a Cause Monstrous Imaginings Celluloid Dreams Folklore & Fairytales Football, Voetball, Fussball: Soccer and the Humanities

Modern World History

U.S. History Elective: American Cultural Studies

Electives: African Studies America in the 60s AP European History Cold War World History CP World History H World War II

Electives: America in the 60s American Environmental History AP US Government AP World History History of Film H History of Pop Culture I History of Pop Culture II International Relations Nonviolence H Political Uses of Violence H Privacy & Paranoia

Chinese I French I French II CP/H Latin I CP/H Latin II CP/H Spanish I Spanish II CP/H

Chinese II French II CP/H French III CP/H Latin II CP/H Latin III CP/H Spanish II CP/H Spanish III CP/H

Chinese III French III CP/H French IV CP/H Latin III CP/H Latin IV CP/H Spanish III CP/H Spanish IV CP/H

Chinese IV French IV CP/H French V CP AP French V Latin IV CP/H Latin V CP/H Latin IV/V Vergil H Latin IV/V Aeneid H Spanish IV CP/H Spanish V CP AP Spanish V

Algebra I (as needed) Geometry CP/H

Advanced Algebra I Algebra II Algebra II & Trig H Accelerated Algebra II & Trig H

Algebra II Pre-Calculus CP/H Pre-AB Calculus H Pre-BC Calculus H AP Statistics

Pre-Calculus Differential Calculus Calculus H AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) AP Statistics Vector Calculus /Linear Algebra Seminar in Theoretical Mathematics

Physics CP Physics H

Chemistry CP Chemistry H Oceanography Forensic Science Environmental Science

Biology CP Biology H AP Biology Human Physiology Environmental Science Oceanography Forensic Science Pharmacology Physics II Applied Physics & Design Chemistry II Independent Research for Science Competitions

AP Biology AP Physics Human Physiology Environmental Science Oceanography Forensic Science Pharmacology Physics II Applied Physics & Design Chemistry II Independent Research for Science Competitions

2-D Art 3-D Art Photography Woodworking/Printmaking Video Production Concert Choir Upper School Orchestra Theatre Production: Acting Theatre Production: Technical Design

Grade 10, 11, and 12 Arts Electives: Advanced Studio/Portfolio, Ceramics I & II, Drawing Workshop, Painting, Color & Design, Printmaking, Woodworking, Digital Art & Graphic Design, Digital Media & Latin I & II, Gaming, New Media Broadcasting, New Media Journalism, Photography I & II, Video Production I & II, Video Production: Portfolio

FIRST Robotics national team competition Engineering and New Media Seminar

FIRST Robotics national team competition, Intro to Engineering and Robotics, Real-Time Programming, Mechanical Engineering, CAD and CAM

GIRLS Life Issues, PE, Interscholastic Sports

GIRLS PE, Interscholastic Sports

BOYS Interscholastic Sports

History

Math

Science

The Arts Includes: Fine Arts New Media Music Performing Arts Engineering & Robotics

Athletics

Grade 12

English 9

English

Language

Grade 11

BOYS Interscholastic Sports CP: College Preparatory H: Honors

Chamber Singers H, Handbell Choir, Jazz Ensemble & Jazz H, Orchestra & Orchestra H, Songwriting & Music Production I & II Theatre in History & Culture, Theatre Production: Acting, Theatre Production: Technical Design, Theatre Production: Directing H, Theatre Production: Playwriting H

AP: Advanced Placement; additional requirements include College Counseling course (11, 12) and Senior Projects (12)

Core Curriculum

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Grade 9

Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminars

Math Foreign Language Physics English History Arts

(one per quarter, Grades 9 and 10)

The Art of Communication Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship II Engineering/New Media

Grade 10

Engineering/New Media II

Math Foreign Language Chemistry English History

Ethics Global Immersion Leadership Statistics

Grade 11 Math Foreign Language English Humanities Biology

Grade 12 Math English Humanities Senior Capstone Electives

Upper School Electives (two in Grade 11, three in Grade 12)

Engineering, Design, and Robotics Programming Real-World Systems Mechanical Engineering, CAD, and CAM Digital Art and Graphic Design 3-D Modeling and Animation New Media Broadcasting Global Partnerships for a Changing World Privacy & Paranoia: Surveillance Literature Monstrous Imaginings: Unmasking Humanity Theoretical Mathematics Vector Calculus Environmental Science Oceanography Forensic Science Pharmacology Constructing Race and Gender Chinese Digital Media & Latin Celluloid Dreams: Analyzing Film Gaming Songwriting

Student Leadership: Boards, Clubs, and Activities Enterprising, entrepreneurial, and service-minded, SCH Academy student leaders establish new clubs and activities every year, inviting full participation from any and all interested students. Some boards retain their time-honored traditions of membership by audition, election, or an application process, and most are coed. Student-led organizations for 2012 include: • Animal Rights Club • Assembly Board • Athletic Association • Cappies • CASA • Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Clubs • Community Council • Community Service • Current Events • Debate Club • Eco Club • Events Council • Fashion Club • Film Club • Garden Club • Gay-Straight Alliance • Honor Council • Investment Club • Literary Magazines • Math Club • Mock Trial • Model U.N. • Music Club • Performing Arts Board • Players Drama Board • Prom Committee • Robotics • Science Outreach • Senegal Club • Service Council • Student Activities • Student Council • Student Government • Student Guides (Admissions) • Student Leadership Team • Student Newspaper • Student Tech Leaders (iTECH) • Website Support (Athletics) • Yearbook

Interscholastic Team Sports Girls Fall Cross Country Field Hockey Soccer Tennis Volleyball

Boys Fall Cross Country Golf Football Soccer

Girls Winter

Boys Winter

Basketball Indoor Track Squash Swimming Winter Crew

Basketball Ice Hockey Indoor Track Squash Swimming Wrestling

Girls Spring Crew Golf Lacrosse Softball Track

Boys Spring Baseball Crew Lacrosse Tennis Track

Michael DelGrande Boys’ Athletic Director B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Christina O’Malley Girls’ Athletic Director B.S., Temple University

Class of 2012 College Matriculation Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Albright College American University Bard College (2) Barnard College (3) Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University (3) Case Western Reserve University Clemson University College of Charleston (2) Colorado State University Columbia University (3) Connecticut College Cornell University Dickinson College Dominican College of Blauvelt Drew University Drexel University East Carolina University East Stroudsberg University of Pennsylvania Elon University (3) Emerson College (2) Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison Franklin and Marshall College (2) Gettysburg College Harvard University Haverford College High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Howard University LaSalle University (2) Lafayette College Lehigh University (3)

Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Marywood University McGill University Muhlenberg College (2) New York University Nova Southeastern University Penn State University, Brandywine Pennsylvania State University, University Park (2) Philadelphia University Princeton University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Joseph’s University Sarah Lawrence College Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Spelman College St. John’s University, Queens Campus (2) Syracuse University (2) Temple University (2) The Catholic University of America (2) The George Washington University (4) Trinity College (6) Tufts University University of Colorado at Boulder University of Hartford University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Pennsylvania (11) University of Pittsburgh (2) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia University of Vermont University of Wisconsin, Madison Ursinus College (2) Villanova University (2) Wake Forrest University

Boldface denotes listing in US News and World Report’s Top 40 Colleges and Universities

Students Speak Out About the College Process

Washington College Washington and Lee University West Chester University of Pennsylvania (2) Whittier College Widener University (2) Yale University

Top Quartile Test Scores for the SCH Academy Class of 2012 SAT I: Writing 670-800, Critical Reading 650-800, Math 670-800; ACT: 29-34

Brian Walter

Director of College Counseling B.A., Haverford College M.S. Ed., University of Pennsylvania

Polly Kimberly

Associate Director of College Counseling A.B., Princeton University M.A., Middlebury College

Kimberly Krieger

Associate Director of College Counseling B.S., Carnegie Mellon University M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh

“I became more resilient, more independent, more confident in my ability to navigate a complex situation.”

“This process brought me so much closer to my parents! It was a successful partnership, but I was in charge.”

“I could not have asked for a more supportive community throughout the process—not only from my teachers but from my peers!”

“I honestly believe acceptance to a top college has been just the next step in my journey, not a defining end result of my secondary school experience.”

Maps & Transportation Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Center City Bus SCH Academy provides transportation to and from Center City by yearly contract at the cost of $4,850 round trip or $2,425 one way for students in grades 2–12. There is no fee for this service for students in Pre-K, K, and 1st grades. We offer one morning route and two afternoon routes, departing campus after 3:30 PM dismissal and at 6:10 PM. The bus picks up and drops off students at four centralized locations in Center City. Please contact Felice Kruse at 215-247-4700 ext. 4201 for more information.

Riders’ Club Cooperative Shuttle Riders’ Club is an independent service providing door-to-door transportation with prices based on mileage. Families may join together to contract services or arrange for group travel, making the service more cost effective. Please contact Riders’ Club directly at 215-836-1376 to inquire about current routes and services.

SEPTA Regional Rail, R8 Chestnut Hill West, St. Martin’s Station (www.septa.org) The Chestnut Hill West line (the R8) brings students from Center City to Chestnut Hill in approximately 30 minutes. St. Martin’s Station is located just east of SCH Academy’s campus, a 5–10 minute walk.

School District Busing Twelve area school districts provide transportation for students who reside within a 10-mile radius of the school. The city of Philadelphia provides busing for students in grades 1 through 6, while suburban districts provide busing for students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Please contact your district’s transportation office listed below for more information on routes and services: Abington 215-884-4700 Cheltenham 215-881-6316 Colonial 610-834-1671 Hatboro-Horsham 215-672-0512

Lower Merion 610-645-1940 Lower Moreland 215-938-0280 Norristown Area 610-630-5019 Philadelphia 215-875-5860

Springfield (Montco) 215-233-6095 Upper Dublin 215-643-8947 Upper Moreland 215-830-1525 Wissahickon 215-619-8114

Please visit www.sch.org for detailed directions to the school. Using Mapquest: 8000 Cherokee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118 for the Cherokee campus, and 500 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 for the Willow Grove campus.

Students by Zip Code Chestnut Hill

23%

Other Philadelphia

22%

Includes Center City

309 Corridor

Flourtown, Ft. Washington, Blue Bell, Ambler, Gwynedd, North Wales

Mount Airy

12%

Wyndmoor

10%

422 Corridor

Lafayette Hill, Plymouth Meeting, Norristown, Conshohocken

611 Corridor Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Abington, Horsham

Other Suburban 3% 20

17%

Admissions Process 2012–2013 Open House Dates for 2012-2013 Fall Open House (bring the whole family) Sunday, November 4, 2012 2:00-4:00 PM

Spring Open House (for parents and older students) Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:00-9:00 PM

The Application Process for Admission Please note that you must complete the entire application process including all testing and requisite paperwork by January 15 in order to receive notification on February 1. Should you miss the January 15 deadline, applications for admission will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. To begin the admissions process, please complete and submit the enclosed application form with a check for $50 made out to “Springside Chestnut Hill Academy” or, preferably, visit our website to complete the application online and pay by credit card. Once we have received your application, we will mail you the materials needed to complete the process. You are also welcome to download from our website and print the teacher recommendation, transcript request forms, and parent and student statements to expedite the process. Materials may be submitted in any order you like, but we do recommend that you arrange for outside testing as early as possible in the fall prior to the year of desired entry. Student visits are scheduled in the order in which applications are received.

Grade Apply

Outside Testing (to be arranged by the family)

Recommendations and Transcripts

Student Visits and Assessments

Parent Interview

Pre-K (age 4 by Sept. 1) Kindergarten (age 5 by Sept. 1) Grade 1

W PPSI-III; Call 1) Center for Child Assessment, Chestnut Hill Office, at 610-331-1547, or 2) Bryn Mawr Child Study at 610-526-5900 or 3) Temple University at 215-204-7324

Transcript (grade 1) Two teacher recommendations

90 minutes in small groups (or two consecutive days depending on grade level and time of year); to include pre-academic assessments

1 hour

Grades 2–5

WISC-IV; Transcript Call 1) Center for Child Two teacher recommendations Assessment, Chestnut Hill Office, (all grades) at 610-331-1547, or 2) Bryn Mawr Child Study at 610-526-5900 or 3) Temple University at 215-204-7324

Two consecutive days; to include reading, math, and writing assessments

1 hour

Grades 6–8

SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) Lower Level www.ssat.org ISEE is also acceptable

Transcript One day, 8:15 AM–2:45 PM: Two teacher recommendations Student “shadow” visit and (English, Math, and optional third), interview Parent and Student Statements

Campus Tour and Parent Interview: approximately 75 minutes

Grades 9–12

SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) Upper Level www.ssat.org

Transcript One day, 8:15 AM–2:45 PM: Two teacher recommendations Student “shadow” visit and (English, Math, and optional third), interview Parent and Student Statements

Campus Tour and Parent Interview: approximately 75 minutes

The staff of the Admissions Office stands ready to help you at any time throughout the admissions process:

Michael Reardon

Director of Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Upper School Admissions mreardon@sch.org

Charla Okewole ’97 Associate Director of Admissions cokewole@sch.org

Keisha Jordan

Director of Admissions for Lower and Middle School Girls kjordan@sch.org

Murielle Telemaque

Admissions Office Manager mtelemaque@sch.org

Jennifer Miles

Director of Admissions for Lower and Middle School Boys jmiles@sch.org

Lisa Hoag

Admissions Assistant lhoag@sch.org

Tuition, Payment, and Financial Aid 2012–2013 Schedule Tuition is inclusive of all required extra costs, including technology fees, books and supplies, trips, athletic uniforms, school photos, Tuition Refund Plan, and Parents Association dues. Optional services, such as After School Center and private music lessons, will be additional charges on your bill. The cafeteria operates on a debit system. Tuition is payable in full, in two installments of 60% and 40%, or in as many as 12 installments through the HES monthly payment plan.

Boys

Girls

2012–2013 Tuition Interest-free Monthly Grade

Tuition

Pre-K

$17,250

Kindergarten

$19,250

1–4

$22,100

5–8

$26,350

9–12

$29,250

Pre-K

$17,250

Kindergarten

$19,250

1–2

$21,250

3–5

$22,100

6–8

$26,350

9–12

$29,250

Installment Plan Higher Educational Services (HES) is an independent budgeting service that enables families to pay the tuition in up to 12 interest-free monthly installments for a nominal fee. HES also offers an unsecured, revolving line of credit at a competitive rate. For more information, please contact HES directly at 1-800-422-0010 or www.highereducationservices.org.

Financial Aid Springside Chestnut Hill Academy awards over five million dollars in financial aid each year to families with demonstrated need in Kindergarten through grade 12, with financial aid preference given to older students. Currently, over 30% of the student body receives some form of financial assistance with most awards falling into the $8,000 to $15,000 range. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, class, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnic background, and the possibility of needing financial aid does not in any way affect the admissions process for a student. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy requires families to reapply for aid each year. The school is committed to supporting a student through graduation as long as there is demonstrated need; however, the amount of aid may change from year to year if the family’s financial situation changes.

The Application Process for Financial Aid Please indicate on your application for admission that you would like to receive a financial aid application packet, or contact the Admissions Office directly to receive forms and guidelines. All applicants who complete the admissions process by January 15, and complete the application process for financial aid by January 25, will be considered for a provisional grant, upon acceptance to the school, unless wait-listed for aid due to insufficient funds. Provisional grants will convert to a financial aid award upon receipt of a current tax return by March 1. Should you miss the January 25 deadline for completing the financial aid process, we

regret that it is highly unlikely funds will be available after that time.

Named Scholarships for New Students Springside Chestnut Hill Academy offers eleven need-based scholarships to new students who have demonstrated extraordinary promise during the admissions process. Funded through the regular financial aid program, these grants are based upon demonstrated financial need and are awarded at the school’s discretion: •N orthwest Neighborhoods and Community Scholarship for academically outstanding students of color, awarded to eligible new boys entering grades 4–11 •T he C.P. Pearson ’59 Scholar/Athlete Scholarship, awarded to a new Upper School boy •T he Franklin A. Steele Middle School Scholarship, awarded to a new Middle School boy •T he George V. Strong III ’74 Citizenship and Scholars Award, awarded to a new Upper School boy •T he Christopher Carrington Mellor ’69 Student Athlete Award, awarded to a new Upper School boy •T he STEM Scholarship for passion in science, technology, engineering or math, awarded to a new Upper School student entering grade 9 •T he Joseph Lanktree Castle II ’50 Scholar of Promise Award, awarded to a new Lower or Middle School boy entering grades 3–8 •T he Neighborhood Scholarship Award, awarded to a new Middle or Upper School girl entering grades 6–11 •T he Johanna Sigmund Scholarship, awarded to a new Upper School girl •T he Sarah Heckscher Scholarship, awarded to a new Upper School girl •T he Athletic Scholarship, awarded to a new Upper School girl

Please consult the sch.org website for links to “Outside Sources of Funding.”

Financial Aid Requirements and Deadlines for Admissions Applicants Only (process and dates are different for returning students) Submit to School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) by January 15

Upload to SSS online account no later than January 25 • Signed copy of 2011 IRS 1040 • Copy of W-2(s) • Copy of most recent 2013 paystub(s)

•C reate online account at www.sss.nais.org and complete Parent’s Financial Statement (PFS) online

• Signed form 4506 • Signed copy of 2012 IRS 1040 by March 1 to confirm grant

Springside Chestnut Campus Map Springside Chestnut Hill Hill Academy Campus Hartw ell Lan

Blue Lot Special Event Parking

Burr Lot

Chestnut Lot

Challenge Course Philadelphia Cricket Club Field

Lower School Playing Field Cherokee Street

Laurel Lot

Varsity Field

No through traffic

Tennis Pavilion

Talbot Field

Pearson Diamond

WalesCharles Field

Philadelphia Cricket Club

Shuttleworth Field

Gold Lot Willow Grove Avenue

Grandstand

Middle School Lot

Landreth Field

Skating Club

Track

Squash Courts

Lower School Lot

Springfield Avenue

Campus color overlays do not represent exact campus boundaries.

WILLOW GROVE CAMPUS (formerly CHA)

CHEROKEE CAMPUS (formerly Springside)

8. Main Entrance: Wissahickon Inn 1. Business Office 9. Jordan Lower School Entrance 2. Lower School Entrance 10. Middle School Entrance 3. Middle/Upper Entrance (formerlySchool CHA) 11. Upper School Entrance 4. Special Events Entrance 5. Upper School Entrance Harris Commons Entrance 8. Main Entrance: Wissahickon12.Inn 13. Conkey Center for the Performing Arts 6. Vare Field House 14. Woodward/Kingsley Gyms 7. Smilow House (President’s 9. Jordan LowerHome) School Entrance 15. Rorer Center for Science and Technology 16. Jennings House (Head of School’s Home)

1. Business Office 2. Lower School Entrance 3. Middle/Upper School Entrance

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WILLOW GROVE CAMPUS

(formerly Springside)

CHEROKEE CAMPUS

10. Middle School Entrance

4. Special Events Entrance

11. Upper School Entrance

5. Upper School Entrance

12. Harris Commons Entrance

6. Vare Field House

13. Conkey Center for the Performing Arts

7. Smilow House (President’s Home)

14. Woodward/Kingsley Gyms 15. Rorer Center for Science and Technology 16. Jennings House (Head of School’s Home)

500 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Cherokee Campus 215-247-7200 Willow Grove Campus 215-247-4700 www.sch.org