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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: A GIRL DETECTIVE DECIDES

KIMBALL UNION ACADEMY

BY CATHY ULRICH

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A GIRL DETECTIVE DECIDES

BY CATHY ULRICH

n a million universes, there are a million girl detectives. They are all thinking of getting their ears pierced, pinching the fat of their lobes between index and thumbnails, imagining the bite of something through their skin.

Some of the girl detectives are in the school choir, where they sing with competent, if sometimes thin, voices. Some of them are walking to school with Thomas from chemistry class. They aren’t listening to him talk. They are thinking about unsolved cases, they are thinking about stolen jewels and a men’s size 10 footprint in the dirt outside a cracked window.

Some of them are in sewing class, looking at the needle and thread in their hands, how their mother said all she used to pierce her ears was a needle and ice cube, steadied her hand in the mirror reflection, droplets of blood trailing down the sides of her throat.

They are thinking of the sparkle of diamond in their mother’s ears.

They are thinking of her straight-backed elegance in front of her dressing mirror, they are thinking of how she said you are nearly a woman now, soon it will be time to put childhood things away.

Some of them are in history class, their desks jostled when the long-legged boy behind them stretches, their pens jittering across their notes. In the margins, they have written there is something suspicious about Claude J., investigate.

They are checking Instagram, they are getting Snapchat love notes, they are getting e-mails from mysterious accounts, photos of the front door of their house, I know where you live, girl detective, you’d better watch your back, girl detective.

They are tucking their honorary deputy badge into their purse after quietly examining it at lunch, what’s that you got, one of the boys, singsong, long-fingered reaching, what’s that you got, girl detective, hurriedly tucking it away, nothing, nothing, it’s nothing.

They are counting the days until graduation; they are counting the hours. They are thinking when will it be over, they are thinking maybe it never will. They are sending messages to little girls who say they want to be girl detectives too: You can do anything you set your mind to. I believe in you. I’m rooting for you.

Some of them are daydreaming in literature class, the teacher’s droning voice, do I dare to eat a peach, they are thinking of cyanide and peach pits, they are sitting upright, they are solving Mrs. Gravley’s murder, Oh, I see now, and the teacher stops in his recitation of Prufrock and stares till the girl detectives pick up their knocked-to-the-ground papers, sorry, sorry, I’m sorry.

They are standing outside the school gates watching cars pass

by, one long dark one catching their attention. The girl detectives brush their bangs away from their eyes, try to catch license plate glimpse, and the dark car turns the corner, all they see is 3A9L, reflection of sunlight off the bumper obscuring their vision. They think that night they will try self-hypnosis to see if they can recall the rest of the number, they think how cold it must be to hold an ice cube to the back of your ear with one hand, needle with the other. They think their mother’s hands must have wavered.

Some of them are singing a song from choir, you shall have all the pretty little horses, under their breath, pinching their earlobes between their fingers, thinking maybe it doesn’t hurt so much, does it, only a little bite, only a little sting. They are thinking and then Mother would be so proud.

They are watching the lovely clouds scudding through the sky, stretch and twist, that could be a dragon, that could be a popsicle, that could be a skeleton key. They are ignoring Thomas from chemistry class offering to carry their books, holding them tucked beneath their chin, they are walking with a small twist in their step.

They are watching three squirrels bound across the street, small red bodies arching, tails curve and fluff, wind around a tree, up and up until they can’t be seen among the leaves, and the girl detectives are smiling and Thomas from chemistry class is smiling too, trying to say your hair smells like apples, but what comes out is something about quadratic equations instead.

They are waving goodbye to Thomas standing on the other side of the locked iron gate, they are saying see you tomorrow and Thomas from chemistry class is watching them walk up the stairs to their house, fumble the key in the lock, turn and wave again.

They are thinking of pinches and bites and stings, they are closing their eyes as the door falls away from their pressing hand, they are thinking, no, no, I guess not, except one girl detective, who has decided yes, calls to her mother will you help me pierce my ears, but the house is quiet and dark, the house is empty, and the girl detective sets her books down on the edge of the dining table and thinks tomorrow then, maybe tomorrow.

–– Cathy Ulrich is a writer from Montana, and the founding editor of Milk Candy Review, a journal of flash fiction. Her work has been published in various journals, including Black Warrior Review, Passages North, Pigeon Pages NYC and Wigleaf, and can be found in Best Microfiction 2019, Best Small Fiction 2019 and Wigleaf ’s Top 50 Very Short Fictions 2017 and 2019. She is the author of Ghosts of You (2019, Okay Donkey Press). “A Girl Detective Decides” was first published by Pigeon Pages NYC. W E STO N MA G A Z I N E G ROUP.COM

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THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN

HOPKINS SCHOOL

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is the only K-12 independent inclusion school in New York City. IDEAL’s mission is to affirm and accept the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

The school’s core principles are built into its name: Inclusion, Diversity, Excellence, Acceptance, and Leadership. Every aspect of the IDEAL experience--instruction, assessment, program, enrichment--reflects a research-based commitment to inclusion education as a means for academic excellence. Because IDEAL teachers know their students as individuals in and out of the classroom, they are able to design instruction that builds upon the unique talents and strengths of the learners in their room. Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, differentiated instruction allows students to pursue the same subjects at multiple levels of complexity. Supportive faculty, low student to teacher ratios, small class sizes, and partnerships between experienced general educators and learning specialists create a nurturing community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice.

At IDEAL, no one leaves their identity at the door. IDEAL’s

New Haven, CT

Hopkins School is an independent, coeducational day school of 700+ students in grades 7-12.

Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its classic academic curriculum, enhanced by innovative programs, arts and athletics and community service. Here are the core beliefs that Hopkins embraces.

We think intellectual curiosity is the most powerful energy in the world. We’ve created a culture dedicated to celebrating intellectual curiosity. We believe that education should be a multifaceted pursuit of the whole intellect, where a diverse community of individuals bond together to inspire each other, challenge each other, explore, discover and achieve.

We think questions can be more exciting than answers. The ability to originate precise and probing questions is the foundation of intellectual curiosity at Hopkins. In practice, this means Hopkins students challenge assumptions, investigate facts and experiment with new approaches. We believe learning to ask better questions results in better thinking and better answers.

We think a vibrant community starts by embracing individuality. We believe an endless variety of viewpoints, traditions, beliefs, talents and styles is what makes up a stimulating, healthy intellectual community. While excellence is the common goal, students are encouraged to be who they are and contribute to a culture of thought that is enriched by individual perspectives, inspiring to all.

We think intellectual growth is a shared journey. Everyone has ups and downs. At Hopkins, we navigate them together.

Students and teachers join forces to meet challenges. The results: close friendships, the gratification that goes with shared success, the development of grit and perseverance and a lifetime of learning set in motion.

We think engineers can be athletes, artists can be scientists, and mathematicians can be actors. We believe a well-formed intellect is the sum of many experiences. Each student is encouraged and empowered to explore far and wide through academics, art, social activities and service opportunities. hopkins.edu Hopkins School 986 Forest Rd New Haven, CT 06515

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curriculum and programs are multicultural by design, and social justice and anti-bias instruction are built-in and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade Civil Rights Journey. Immersion in the arts and a differentiated athletic program round out the IDEAL experience.

IDEAL’s unique program cultivates empathy and collaboration.

With the confidence that comes from being known and celebrated, students not only strive for excellence in their own academic and personal pursuits--but they also support and encourage their peers.

At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students equipped with the leadership skills to succeed in today’s 21st-century society.

Please visit our website at theidealschool.org to learn more about IDEAL and to sign up for an Open House or a Tuesday Talk and Tour. theidealschool.org 314 West 91st Street, NYC, 10024 (212) 769-1699

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } EAGLE HILL SCHOOL

DAY & BOARDING SCHOOLS

Learning. Transformed.

For children ages 5-15 with languagebased learning differences.

Founded in 1975, Eagle Hill is an independent, co-educational day and five-day boarding school offering children who learn differently the opportunity to grow into capable, resilient students with the selfconfidence and character necessary to meet the challenges they will face beyond Eagle Hill.

Imagine a school that provides your child with the strategies needed to succeed academically in a culture that is supportive, fosters self-confidence, and teaches to the individual challenges of each child. Eagle Hill is that school.

Our skills-based program is taught by a highly credentialed faculty, uses personalized learning strategies, and is grounded in the latest research in educating students who learn differently.

At Eagle Hill, your child’s learning experience will be completely customized.

• Each child is carefully evaluated, and based on the specific nature of his or her learning difficulty, a personalized educational program is developed.

• No single remedial technique is followed exclusively - each child’s program draws from as many approaches as needed.

• Children learn and advance at their own pace. Our low student-teacher ratio provides the flexibility and time to address individual needs in each area.

Your child will be prepared for continued success after Eagle Hill. Our goal is to provide intensive, shortterm, remedial instruction to children with learning differences, and return them to the educational mainstream as soon as possible.

• At Eagle Hill, each student learns to understand and overcome their individual challenges. They gain tools and strategies they can use throughout their life, and they learn to advocate for themselves.

Our program is designed for students who have: • A language-based learning difference, including but not limited to dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning disorder, auditory processing disorder, and ADHD • Average to above-average cognitive ability • Fallen behind or have academic weakness in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, and/or attention.

• Expressive/receptive language deficits eaglehillschool.org Eagle Hill School 2020 Open House Dates All Open Houses begin at 9 a.m.

January 14 • February 25 • April 7 • May 12 • June 2 45 Glenville Road Greenwich, CT 06831 (203) 622-9240

WYOMING SEMINARY

Greenwich, CT

Kingston, PA

Wyoming Seminary, or “Sem” as it is affectionately known, is a coeducational day/boarding school situated in the picturesque Wyoming Valley of northeast Pennsylvania, which is two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.

With 175 years of providing exceptional educational opportunities to students from around the world, Wyoming Seminary enjoys a strong place in the independent school world.

Students at Sem follow a rigorous curriculum of comprehensive academic and extracurricular activities. In 2019, 87.4 percent of graduates were accepted into an institution in one of the top three tiers of selectivity, based on Barron’s guide.

Beyond the excellent foundation of the required program, Sem students have the ability to choose from a robust suite of elective courses that includes 26 Advanced Placement courses, so that they can truly customize the design of their studies.

A flexible curriculum allows students to develop their talents and pursue their passions. Supported by an experienced faculty and a personalized and thorough college counseling program, Sem students develop the skills necessary for not only college acceptance and assimilation but for lifelong learning.

With students from over 35 countries and 20 states, nearly 35 percent of the student body lives on campus. Students have numerous occasions to interact with peers in the dining hall, dormitories, and through an exceptional residential life and student activities.

Wyoming Seminary offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage, lead and serve as active participants in the life of the school. Students are exposed to nearly 45 clubs and publications.

There are 22 varsity sports to choose from, including Sem’s nationally ranked wrestling and field hockey programs and a vibrant, award-winning rowing team. Sem is also the only school in Pennsylvania with a girls wrestling program while the addition of a rowing team three years ago has grown in popularity among student-athletes.

Sem pioneered the first girls Pennsylvania high school wrestling program with the partnership with the United States Olympic Development Team.

The arts, too, are an integral part of a Sem education.

Within a state-of the art creative arts facility, Sem offers multiple opportunities in voice, instrumental, dance, and theater.

Sem is the only school in the commonwealth to have Round Square Global Membership. Round Square offers students global leadership opportunities via service project activities, conference participation and exchanges all over the world. wyomingseminary.org W E STO N MA G A Z I N E G RO UP.COM

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } TRINITY-PAWLING SCHOOL Pawling, NY

The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal through a vigorous learning environment that emphasizes essential 21st century skills such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. A commitment to experiential learning bolsters the way boys learn best: by doing. Our educators and students are dedicated to building a culture of honor and camaraderie.

The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world.

Trinity-Pawling is located on 230 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 60 miles from New York City.

The Campus includes turf and grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, squash courts, a hockey rink, a new 20,000 square foot field house equipped with PlaySight technology, a contemporary art center with 400-seat theater, and a state-of-theart science and technology wing of the academic building.

With 90% of faculty living on campus, students learn and grow in a close-knit community. Students are guided by teachers who are also their coaches and dorm parents, allowing for strong facultystudent collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning. TrinityPawling serves 300 boys in grades 7-12 and offers a postgraduate program. Our boarding program begins in grade 8. The School offers over 100 academic courses and 20 AP courses, competition in 13 New England Founders League sports, and a diverse menu of activities, clubs, and trips allowing students to explore many interests.

Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement houses a number of support services to assist students in reaching their academic potential. Individualized instructional programs are available for students who have language-based learning differences, and for students with executive function difficulties.

Inspired by inquiry, our Learning Labs are the unofficial help desks of Trinity-Pawling.

One of the School’s most distinctive programs is the Effort System, which began 50 years ago. Each boy at Trinity-Pawling is assessed for the effort he devotes to a given endeavor: academics, athletics, dormitory responsibilities, civic engagement, attendance, and extracurricular programs. The learning objective inherent in this ethos of effort is to teach boys that the more they invest of themselves the greater their accomplishments will be.

Schedule a visit today! trinitypawling.org JP Burlington, Director of Admissions 845-855-4825 admissions@trinitypawling.org 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564

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KIMBALL UNION ACADEMY

Meriden, NH

Serving a diverse student body in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, Kimball Union draws on its rich 200-year history to deliver a 21st-century curriculum that challenges students and prepares them for success in college and life. KUA inspires “academic mastery, creativity, responsibility, and leadership” in a friendly, warm, holistic environment on its scenic, 1300-acre campus in Meriden, NH. Kimball Union is defined by its positive, inclusive community and vibrant student culture, supported by a comprehensive Student Life program that emphasizes leadership, character building, and ethics in the classrooms, dorms, studios, and playing fields.

Our committed faculty delivers academic excellence from supported-learning to advanced concentrations in specific academic areas. Signature Programs, including visual and performing arts, varsity athletics, STEM, Global and Art Scholar programs, Capstone Projects, Fire Brigade, and sustainable farming, provide students with opportunities to expand their learning beyond the classroom.

Some of the most experienced college division one level coaches in New England provide excellent training from the basics to the highest levels of competition while reinforcing our ideals of “the scholar-athlete”, and have led our alumni to compete in the NFL, NHL, and Olympic Games.

• Innovative Learning for Inquiring Minds • Excellence in Arts and Athletics • Concentrations in STEM, Global Studies, Arts • 20 Advanced Placement Courses kua.org Kimball Union Academy Meriden, NH (603) 469-2100 admission@kua.org

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THE GOW SCHOOL South Wales, NY

Nestled among The Gow School is a college-prep boarding school for students, Cotswold-inspired grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning architecture on 860 disabilities. Focusing on small class sizes, 3-7 students per class, acres in the Farmington and a low 4:1 student to faculty ratio, The Gow School offers a Valley, Avon Old multisensory approach to teaching that enables dyslexic students to Farms stands as the thrive. The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, leader in preparing and of connection born on common trials and shared triumph. young men for higher Gow has a start fast, finish strong mentality and students education. The school’s typically start to see progress soon after they step foot in our founder, Theodate Pope classrooms. Progress typically comes quickly, soon after they Riddle, was one of invest themselves in the program. At the School’s core is a America’s first, successful, female architects, and she serves as the structured program designed to help students navigate the cornerstone of our school’s motto, Aspirando et Perseverando – To academic day and a daily schedule designed to keep students busy.

Aspire and to Persevere. Mrs. Riddle’s fortitude and vision in 1927 Between a packed class schedule, after-school sports, study hall created the groundwork for an institution that challenges boys in and Saturday classes, there is little unprogrammed time. the pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement. Throughout this The School is settled on a 120 acre campus which gives our process, students find unwavering support and create fraternal bonds that will last a lifetime.

At the core of the Avon Old Farms experience are dedicated and passionate teachers that understand the intricacy of educating boys. Teachers demonstrate expertise in their disciplines, and they also contextualize learning; this helps students to explore meaningful roles as men in today’s complex society. Small classes allow teachers to cater to the learning needs of each As AND COLLEGE VALLEYindividual.

FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY relational learners, boys derive tremendous benefit from faculty that serves as advisors, teachers, mentors, and coaches.

Athletics is an honored tradition at Avon Old Farms where boys learn the value of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Experienced coaches, state of the art facilities, strong competition, and countless athletes at the collegiate and professional level shoulder our athletic program. Each year, Avon Old Farms students plenty of room to learn and play. Boarding school life competes as one of the best programs in the United States. does not always allow lots of free time, but it has plenty of room for Avon Old Farms possesses a top-tier curriculum in visual and fun. Students are so involved – playing sports, going on trips, and performing arts. Our rich and varied programs provide many hanging out with each other – that they get the most out of the rich opportunities for boys to express themselves creatively. From residential experience. our top choral group, the Riddlers, to our exquisite visual artists, In July, the School’s co-ed summer program is five weeks of students are consistently honored on local, regional, and national learning and fun for ages 8-16! The Gow School Summer Program levels for their talent. Avon Old Farms is a special place for young is for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties, men to explore drawing, painting, singing, or acting. or have been diagnosed with dyslexia or specific learning The College Counseling Office is fully engaged with every disabilities. The Summer Program runs from the end of June to student, which allows us to be one of the most successful early August with morning academics, afternoon fun and games college preparatory schools in single-sex education. We identify and weekend adventures! The Gow School Summer Program gives and facilitate the proper matches between Avon students and students academic tools and self-confidence they can take with institutions of higher learning. them wherever they go; to the classroom and beyond.

The foundation of Avon Old Farms, and all that the school offers, By combining a structured program and environment with will always be rooted in our core values of brotherhood, scholarship, flexibility, individualization, and room for fun, Gow provides a rich integrity and sportsmanship; these lessons are fundamental to school experience that is precisely what dyslexic students need to success at Avon and stay with our graduates for a lifetime. learn and to enjoy learning.

AvonOldFarms.com gow.org Avon Old Farms School admissions@gow.org 500 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001 716.687.2001 800-464-2866

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton, NJ

At The Hun School of Princeton, faculty members combine academic vigor with a joyful learning environment because they believe that students do their best work when they can find joy in the process.

The Hun School combines its deep roots in Princeton with a highly diverse student body. Students from 18 states and 26 countries enjoy a broad range of academic programs designed to ensure they will thrive in an ever-changing world. Our global education curriculum is enhanced by the diversity of our community, a menu of domestic and international travel programs, visiting thought-leaders, cultural celebrations, and the Wilf Family Global Commons, a stateof-the-art classroom and campus center.

The School’s Humanities, STEM, and Arts curriculums are taught in a hands-on, student centered learning environment, with an emphasis on seven essential skills: creativity, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, cultural competency, ethics, communication, and leadership.

Faculty members believe learning to analyze, create, and present your own work is essential. Whether students are using a 3D printer to bring an engineering design to life, discussing cardiac bypass with a cardiac surgeon (during a live surgery), or participating in a Harknessstyle discussion, they are fully engaged in their classes at Hun. However, Hun teachers don’t just direct learning within a prescribed timeframe and model. Rather, they facilitate it at every opportunity with warmth and welcome. Strong character and conduct are demonstrated and encouraged through a wellness curriculum and a living community expectation. Teachers who also serve as advisors, coaches, and dorm parents get to know their students well, ensuring that every student receives the individual mentorship needed to maximize their personal and educational journey.

The Hun School of Princeton is located on forty-five idyllic acres in Princeton, New Jersey. It is conveniently situated between New York City and Philadelphia, and easily accessible by car, train, or air.

One of the most academically minded communities in the world, Princeton is also home to Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, McCarter Theater, and a bustling town center.

The Hun School by the Numbers: 640 students; 150 courses; 55 members of student government; 71% of faculty hold advanced degrees; 58 clubs; 54 athletic teams; average of 12 students per class; 4 spirit houses; 4 scholars tracks; and NextTerm: a one-of-a-kind experiential mini-mester. hunschool.org The Hun School of Princeton 176 Edgerstoune Road Princeton, New Jersey 08525 (609) 921-7600 @hunschool 206

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THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL

Simsbury, CT

Established in 1911 Middle School: Grades 6-8 Upper School: Grades 9-12, PG Day (6-8, 9-12), 7-day boarding (9-12, PG) and 5-day boarding (7-8) For generations, young women have come to The Ethel Walker School to embrace their full potential in a community that cherishes learning and curiosity. They flourish knowing that they will become the person they were meant to be.

Here, students acquire, analyze, apply and integrate knowledge that allows them to take intellectual risks and discover their unique talents and aspirations. Students are prepared to design their own future in a world where they will encounter jobs and civic challenges that are not yet known. This requires a curriculum that emphasizes speaking up and direct action.

Walker’s advanced courses stir genuine excitement about learning, create real-world connections and allow for exploration.

Close to 80% of our faculty hold advanced degrees and they have expertly designed a curriculum that is meaningful, rigorous and inspiring. A robust offering of advanced courses stretches students to become reflective, analytical learners who are motivated to direct their own learning. By designing our own advanced curriculum, we offer a wider variety of subject areas without the confines of culminating standardized tests.

Walker’s students develop cultural competence as global citizens by learning, living and growing with people of different ages, interests, nationalities, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientation, religious traditions and political affiliations. We offer multiple classes and activities where girls grow their knowledge and desire to shape a society that is more equitable for all.

Whether on the field, in the pool and on the court, Walker’s girls set ambitious goals, act with integrity, hone their talents and work together to achieve success. We offer varsity and junior varsity teams across a dozen sports, plus riding along with a full array of arts offerings. Many of our musicians and athletic teams compete at the highest levels earning regional and national awards and accolades for both teams and individual players.

For more than a century, riding has been part of daily life at Walker’s with a best-in-class equestrian program led by nationallyrecognized, renowned trainers, and on-campus facilities that are considered among the best of any school in the country. Our program provides an extraordinary preparation with an emphasis on horsemanship, teamwork and personal growth. Riders of all levels develop their riding skills at an exceptional rate, competing successfully at the local, national and international levels. ethelwalker.org

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Manhattan and the Bronx, NY

Gabelli School of Business High School Programs Join us this summer! Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Boston, MA Business offers three unique summer programs designed specifically Conduct psychology research. Analyze diseases in a lab. Present a for high school students. In just a few days, you can get a firsthand portfolio of creative writing. Hone photography skills. Argue a legal idea of what it’s like to study business in college. Our goal is to case. Develop a new product. Live in BU dormitories, joined by connect students to these programs who are excited about business. undergraduate mentors. And explore the city of Boston, making The NYC Business Insider Program (June 22-26, 2020) is a friends while learning what it takes to be a Boston University student. one week program designed to immerse rising high school juniors BU Summer Term High School Programs offer a range of and seniors in the commercial center of New York City. You experiences, each leading to challenging academics in fun and will be exposed to different areas of business daily and have the supportive college settings. With opportunity to learn about different career paths and experiences planned social activities like within each industry from business professionals. Participating beach trips, rock climbing, and students will benefit from morning class sessions with top faculty museum tours, you will enjoy from Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, lunch discussions with everything Boston has to offer our undergrads, and afternoon site visits to prominent New York while getting to know fellow City businesses. Last year’s program included a tour of PVH (home students from across the globe. of Calvin Klein), a trip to Madison Square Garden, and a visit to With meals in BU dining halls, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). access to world-class libraries, The Wall Street in the Classroom Program (July 6-10, 2020 and courses taught by BU’s stellar faculty and staff, our summer or July 20-24, 2020) is geared towards students who envision programs will give you the real pre-college experience. While the possibility of finance in their future, or who simply want to you’re here, you are BU. learn more about how to manage their own finances. Student PROGRAM OPTIONS participants will learn about financial markets, stocks and bonds, Earn College Credit: In High School Honors, motivated rising alternative investments, risk management, ethics and industry juniors and seniors earn up to eight credits studying alongside trends! You will interact with top business executives and visit a current undergraduates. Students explore new subjects or get a premier New York City financial firm for a behind the scene look at head-start on future studies in this challenging six-week program, what it is like to work in the industry. which includes residential, commuter, and online options.

The Exploring Entrepreneurship Program (July 13-17, 2020) Conduct STEM Research: With Research in Science and invites students to explore entrepreneurship in New York City at Engineering (RISE), rising seniors with proven skills in the sciences the Foundry, Fordham’s Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. conduct university-level research in state-of-the-art laboratories.

During one focused week, you will work with talented, committed This six-week, non-credit program, with both commuter and peers to develop a new business idea and pitch it to a panel of residential options, is a rewarding, intensive experience. professors. You will also visit a start-up incubator to see firsthand Hands-On Learning: Academic Immersion (AIM) empowers what the start-up environment is like. You might even discover rising juniors and seniors to focus on psychology, medicine, or how you can help change the world. creative writing. For three weeks, alongside a cohort of motivated Interested in joining us for a summer in the city? Apply now. peers, students live on campus and gain deep knowledge of a Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and programs fill quickly! subject. Labs, observational research, and writing workshops are For additional program information, visit fordham.edu/ the core of this non-credit program. info/25162/summer_business_programs.

Explore New Subjects: Through Summer Challenge, rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors expand their academic range by choosing a pair of discussion-based seminars in exciting subject areas. Students give final presentations and receive letters of evaluation from instructors in this two-week, non-credit residential program.

Preview College Life: In Summer Preview, students entering eighth grade and rising freshmen and sophomores get a weeklong sneak peek at college life as either residential or commuting students. Concise and engaging seminars in biology, business, or creative writing push students to develop new skills with hands-on group activities and projects.

Deadlines to apply to BU Summer Term High School Programs vary. Please visit bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs for complete information, including dates and pricing.

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY Ewing, NJ

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – SUMMER 2020 New York NY

Columbia University’s Summer Sessions offer the opportunity to take classes or begin a certificate program from across the University. Taught by world-class faculty, courses are available in over 50 subject areas, including Arts, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Human Rights, International Affairs, Mathematics, Prelaw, and Statistics. Summer is a terrific time to learn something new, advance a career, and meet likeminded people in the setting of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Each summer, Columbia attracts students already enrolled in degree programs, individuals looking to improve their knowledge in anticipation of applying for higher education programs, professionals who want to move toward the next step in their career, and individuals seeking personal enrichment through Postbaccalaureate Studies. Summer students have access to the state-ofthe-art student center, gym, and recreational facilities, as well as one of the most renowned library collections in the nation. The varying academic needs and backgrounds of students who attend Summer Sessions make the community one of the most diverse and dynamic on campus. Advisors help students customize a summer plan of action, whether they have their goals lined-up and need a few more courses to fulfill them, or they’re starting a new career and want to deepen their knowledge in a field. Taking advantage of the resources of one of the world’s most esteemed universities can help any student reach his or her next step. Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 28–July 5, 2019, and Summer Session 2 from July 8–August 16, 2019.

To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about interest to take summer courses at a preferred pace with varied summer options at Columbia, visit: options. Courses are offered by most schools and departments. summer.sps.columbia.edu/ss20 Currently matriculated attending TCNJ students can register In addition to classes for visiting and returning students, for summer courses directly within PAWS. Summer registration Columbia University’s Summer Programs for High School starts in November as part of the spring registration window and Students offer high-achieving students the opportunity to continues throughout the spring semester. experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the Visiting students who are interested in a summer course on our vibrancy of New York City. All programs combine academic rigor campus should complete a visiting student registration request and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings form on our summer website. Visiting students are encouraged to and careful supervision and support. submit a registration request form early in order to secure a seat in Summer Immersion: New York City (3-Week) dates are their desired course. Credits earned through these courses are easily Session 1: June 29 - July 17 2020 transferrable to many institutions; however, it is strongly advised Session 2: July 21 - August 7 2020. Summer Immersion: that visiting students secure permission with their home institution New York City (1-Week) runs August 10 - August 14 2020. prior to requesting registration into a course.

To learn more and apply, visitprecollege.sps.columbia.edu/hs20 To learn more, visit our summer website at summer.tcnj.edu!

If you have any inquiries, please contact us at summer@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2369 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! @TCNJSummer The College of New Jersey Summer Programs allow current, prospective, and visiting students the opportunity to take courses outside of the regular academic year. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including on campus, blended, online, and travel. Each option allows students who are looking to fulfill liberal learning requirements, advance in their major, or take a course for personal

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SUMMER AT SMITH – PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS AT SMITH COLLEGE

June 28 - July 25, 2020 Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and recognize problems as opportunities. Expand your leadership potential and global network. Join a group of emerging leaders from 15+ countries around the world. Work with a diverse team to solve a real problem facing a company or organization.

This is the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive, from Lehigh University’s Iacocca Institute, an innovator in global leadership experiences for 20+ years. This summer program for international and U.S. high school students includes dynamic learning opportunities, workshops and design labs, a team project with a partner organization, visits to local companies and start-ups and mentoring from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and other professionals.

About the Iacocca Institute The Iacocca Institute creates transformative, hands-on leadership experiences that develop and empower the next generation of global leaders. Collectively, its programs have hosted participants from more than 150 countries. It is part of Lehigh University, recognized among the U.S.’s premier research universities and located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Program Cost The program is $4250. This includes the program fee, room and board, instructional materials and field trips and curriculumrelated activities. Limited scholarships and discounts are available.

Early Application Deadline February 19, 2020 gesummer@lehigh.edu (610) 758-3401 For more information and to apply, visit global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/high-school

For talented young women entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2020 Summer at Smith precollege programs include Summer Science and Engineering; Creative Writing; Women, Gender and Representation; Sustainable Futures: Farming, Justice and the Environment; and a College Admission Workshop. The programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for

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VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE

young women in high school who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond. Annually, 300 young women have the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects, to strengthen their college applications, and to increase their exposure to the Smith undergraduate experience while living and studying with other motivated and ambitious students from around the world.

The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel— as scholars, scientists, leaders. smith.edu/summer

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SUMMER CAMP AT GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

House and Harkness. Designed to give students a three-week Lawrenceville boarding school experience, Summer Scholars distinguishes itself by inviting highly engaged, academically motivated residential and day students into a warm and supportive community.

Lawrenceville Summer Scholars (LVSS) has two tracks within its program: Middle School designed for rising sixth through eighth graders, and High School for rising ninth and tenth grade students.

Middle School Scholars engage in Harkness learning (the pedagogy of Lawrenceville which is based on discussion and active inquiry) in each of their chosen classes. Course options include Speech & Debate, Creative Writing for Academic Success, DNA and Cancer Research, Creative Portraiture, and dozens of others.

High School Scholars take Harkness out of the classroom and into the world. The Summer 2020 theme is Rivers: Charting the Course of Civilization. The smaller cohort will design research projects and travel off campus to study rivers. In alignment with the Lawrenceville School curriculum, high school students also take a Lawrenceville Humanities course (expository and creative writing, public speaking, reading) and a STEAM course to support their research activities.

With limited enrollment and a low student-to-teacher ratio, all LVSS students receive individual attention in order to flourish in a safe and supportive environment. The school day balances class time and outdoor fun, and in all activities, including weekend trips and pop-up choirs, students will be encouraged to think critically, problem solve, collaborate, socialize, and discover their passions.

LVSS students come from around the world and many states to experience the combination of academic rigor and boarding school life of Lawrenceville. The LVSS administration and faculty is comprised of Lawrenceville teachers and Harkness-trained teachers who have together created an innovative and successful community.

Residential students live in Lawrenceville’s historic houses and all students are part of house life, which includes an all-school reading (a novel), communal meals, activities, and creatively fun House Olympics.

This combination of warmth and academic challenge is incomparable. As one LVSS parent wrote: “It is so special for a parent to see their child thrive and grow as a result of the encouragement and fertile environment of such a wonderful place.

We can’t thank you enough.”

Lawrenceville Summer Scholars 2500 Main Street Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-620-6683 Summerscholars.lawrenceville.org summerscholars@lawrenceville.org

Join us for Summer Camp at Gettysburg College. A community of passionate achievers—on a campus where history and innovation intersect to shape the future.

Located in the heart of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg College provides an incomparable location for summer academics camps. Subjects include psychology, creative writing, civil war history, and information technology - learn more about our summer programming below.

3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp (June 21-26, 2020) 3D printing is revolutionizing our world from sculpture to medical devices, manufacturing and architecture. In this camp, you will learn the concepts and skills behind 3D printing and put them into practice to create a series of projects. At the end of the camp, you will be able to take home the printer and software with which you worked during the camp.

Build a Bot and Code It Too (June 21-26, 2020) Campers will gain hands-on experience in coding, wiring electronics, and building robots through open source software and hardware. This camp is an introduction into the world of coding robotics and electronics.

Civil War Era Studies Camp (July 5-10, 2020) Enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while studying the American Civil War History through lectures, field trips, and unique learning experiences. You will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.

Camp Psych (July 12-17, 2020) Enjoy hands-on experiences that introduce you to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment.

Young Writers Workshop (July 12-17, 2020) This is a collegelevel writing experience where you will learn how to develop your own unique writing voice and write stories in one or more genres - poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.

Civil War Institute Summer Conference Scholarship (June 12-17, 2020) The High School Student Scholarship Program component of Gettysburg College’s annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War. Participants join conference sessions, interact with noted historians, and participate in special tours and programming geared toward high school students. *Application deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2020 Gettysburg College is the perfect place to experience summer.

Gettysburg boasts the charm of a small, historic town with the benefit of close proximity to major metropolitan areas.

For more information, check out Gettysburg College’s Summer Academic Camp website at gettysburg.edu/summercamps

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THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

For young women matriculated in grades 9-11.

Our summer enrichment programs allow young women to explore their interests and put theory into practice in a New York City minute. Tune into your passion this summer at Barnard through one of our 2 or 4 week summer institute programs. Our programs are exploratory in nature and give you the opportunity to experience college life in the City as resident or day student.

Our 2020 Program Offerings include: • NYC Art and Design Summer Institute • STEMinists in Training Institute • Athena Summer Innovation Institute • Performing Arts and Media Institute • Young Women’s Leadership Institute • Young Women Writers Institute • Urban Studies Summer Institute Our online application goes live on December 1. Priority deadline is April 15. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and need based financial aid is available. For details about our program offerings please visit our website, barnard.edu/ precollegeprograms. Make New York City your classroom this summer!

Contact Us: 212-854-8866 pcp@barnard.edu

The Boston Leadership Institute provides top-tier, awardwinning summer programs that feature world class teachers, premium locations, and hot, marketable STEM-related topics.

New York, NY

Wellesley, MA

Only in Boston will you find such a breadth and depth of top universities including Harvard, Tufts, MIT, Olin, and Brandeis.

Hook your student on finance by having them spend three weeks learning from a veteran who boasts 30 years of experience at Fidelity. Or steer them towards an Entrepreneurship program taught by an MBA from MIT or a former start-up CEO with a JD from Georgetown. Does your student want to know if engineering is for them? Why not send them to engineering program led by an MIT Engineering PhD who teaches at a prominent prep school. Or maybe your student is thinking pre-med? MDs and top medical students head up programs in Biomedical & Surgical Research, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and more. Students take full advantage of our proximity to Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, and other famous medical centers. They’ll visit simulation centers, hear from renowned guest speakers, and see the world’s most famous hospitals up close. And don’t forget the weekends! Your student might spend free time viewing masterpieces at the Museum of Fine Arts, soaking up history along the Freedom Trail, or catching a baseball game at Fenway Park. Boston is a student Mecca.

Applications are open now.

Visit bostonleadershipinstitute.com to apply or place a deposit!

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Fuel your Summer!

Since 1984 we have offered personalized adventures for students seeking a summer experience like no other. Our extensive range of programs encourages independence and friendship, striking the perfect balance between learning, exploration, and independence.

We’re proud of our reputation for providing a high level of attention and care, for being pioneers in our field, and for finding exciting new ways to make each student’s summer unforgettable.We are not a school, we are an invitation to get away from the noise and do what you can’t.

Students who join our pre-college programs are able to preview college life and experience some of the world’s best campuses.

Students choose daily seminars and combine them with activities and excursions for an exciting way to gain independence, explore interests and make friends with students from all over the US and around the world. Seminars are designed to be hands on and collaborative and subjects are taught by college professors and graduate students drawn from the host institutions.

Currently students can choose from the following campuses: UNCChapel Hill, UC-Berkeley, MIT, Tufts and Oxford University.

We also offer business and entrepreneurship programs at Stanford and Columbia as well as an International Business program in Barcelona. Students develop essential business skills that put them ahead of the game. For students who wish to focus on the college admissions process, we offer college admissions “boot camps” at Tufts and UC-Berkeley. These highly focused programs are a great way to get started on your college search and learn the ins and outs of the admissions process.

Our language and cultural immersion programs in Spain offer the choice of a residential program in Barcelona or a full immersion and homestay program in Andalusia, Spain. Our longest running programs, Spain offers an amazing opportunity to improve fluency, build confidence in the language and live and learn like a Spaniard for an experience that goes far beyond the limits of tourism.

All of our programs are designed to broaden academic and personal horizons, and we work thoughtfully to create opportunities for a truly diverse student population. We believe that for the right student, we offer some of the most innovative programming around. We invite students to join us and find out what is important to them and prepare for the important transition from high school to college.

For more information please visit: summerfuel.com or email us: info@summerfuel.com or call our New York City office: 212-796-8342

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At Summer School, we believe strongly that students should have CHOICES. Our individualized academic program enables students to further their academic progress by choosing a course of study that suits their personal needs and interests.

The Summer School offers dynamic faculty, a beautiful 226-acre campus, modern facilities, a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and an average class size of 10 students.

YOUNG SCHOLARS (5 WEEKS) Designed for talented 7th and 8th graders who are interested in exploring the boarding school experience or taking on the challenges of rigorous public and private secondary schools, this program focuses on building essential skills, increasing independence and self-confidence, and improving time management as students look further down the road to the demands of a college preparatory program. Students choose two major and two minor courses, participate in daily athletics and take part in a myriad of on and off-campus trips and activities.

LIBERAL STUDIES (5 WEEKS) The Liberal Studies program offers motivated high school students in grades 9 to 12 the opportunity to study a variety of liberal arts courses in an independent school environment.

Students will be able to sharpen their academic and test-taking skills, increase their independence, improve time management, as well as broaden their cultural and global awareness as they prepare for college and beyond. Students choose two major and two minor courses, participate in daily athletics and take part in a myriad of on and off-campus trips and activities.

WRITER’S LAB (2 WEEKS) This course provides high school students a chance to explore different modes of writing such as analytical, narrative, and creative.

Through self-exploration and examinations of texts, students dive into the writing process and utilize discussion and reflection to shape their writing. Formal and informal discussions are a staple of the course; students are charged with critically analyzing the text and incorporating newfound skills into their own writing. Students leave this course with a more nuanced understanding of both analytical and creative writing techniques, rhetorical devices, and correct grammar as well as greater confidence in reading, thinking, and speaking critically about literature. Outside the classroom, students take part in daily athletics, as well as on and off-campus trips and activities.

GOLF PROGRAM (TWO 2-WEEK SESSIONS) Utilizing the facilities at Taft’s nearby home course, this program is designed for the competitive golfer pursuing a high school or collegiate level program. All instructors are PGA certified.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students per two-week session, and participation requires enrollment in one of the academic programs.

Learn more at taftschool.org/summer or call 860-945-7961

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LANDMARK COLLEGE

DIVON ACADEMY’S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Putney, VT

Six Reasons Why Landmark College is the College of Choice for the Student Who Learns Differently Finding the right college for a student with learning differences (LD) can be an overwhelming process. Each student has individual priorities and needs. Should you consider a college such as Landmark College, which is exclusively to students with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), ADHD, and ASD? Or would the student be well served by a traditional college that offers LD accommodations as add-on services?

Here are our answers to key questions you need to ask about resources and features available in each setting so that you can find the best fit for your student.

Are LD support services integral to the academic experience?

Our comprehensive support services are integrated into the curriculum. Students don’t have to take special steps to access them. Furthermore, our academic advising model is individualized to help students become their own advocates.

Are there specific medical tax deductions or other financial aid options available?

Tuition and fees, along with additional costs such as books, computers, and other education-related expenses, may qualify as a medical tax deduction for students with LD. This deduction is only available at dedicated LD schools like Landmark College.

Is LD-specific career planning and placement available?

Our Office of Career Connections offers on- and off-campus internships and an Employment Readiness Program for students with minimal job experience.

How does the college create an optimal learning environment for students with LD? The Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) pioneers LD research and trains educators to implement student-centered best practices, leading to innovative strategies that improve student outcomes. In addition, students can work alongside professors on LCIRT research projects and receive course credit or compensation.

Do students have access to assistive technology?

Our educational technology support is free of charge, allowing students to experiment with the tools most effective for their learning style, including text readers, accessible digital text, graphic organizers, time management tools, and speech-to-text software.

How does college staff communicate with parents?

A main focus through Family Orientation and Family Weekend (and LC’s family services in general) is helping parents understand the support, needs, and developmental milestones of successful students. Prospective families can read student stories, schedule a campus visit, or contact parents of current students.

For more information, visit landmark.edu/choose 19 River Road South, Putney, VT, 05346 802-387-6718 admissions@landmark.edu landmark.edu

“The most important extra-curricular program your child will ever take” Do you want your child to be successful? Of course you do. But so does every other parent on the planet! The question is whether you have a complete strategy: are you focused on what matters most to your child’s long-term success?

Most parents believe that elite schools, straight A’s and 4.0 GPA’s hold the key to the kingdom. But that’s not the case anymore.

Technology has disrupted how we live and work, but it has also disrupted the skills young people need to succeed.

The research is conclusive: Harvard professor and best-selling author Shawn Achor has found that IQ, intelligence, and technical skills only predict 25% of your long-term success. The remaining 75% of long-term success is predicted by three simple variables: mindset, interpersonal and social skills (EQ), and how you manage stress.

Divon Academy’s after school program will help your child build strength in these three core areas. Through interactive webinars with world-class instructors (including four Harvard educated professionals), your child will learn how to cultivate a resilient mindset, develop emotional intelligence and stress management skills, clarify their goals, and build superior habits that set them up for success.

Described by parents as “the most important extra-curricular program your child will ever take” the program is unlike any other extra-curricular offered today.

Three things make the program unique: 1) It combines stress management, career preparedness, and personal growth all into one.

2) It focuses on helping students translate ideas into action through habits and rituals that deliver results.

3) World-class instructors with both the academic pedigree and real-world experience.

Here’s how it works: The program runs over an 11-week period starting late January. For the first seven weeks your child will develop foundational skills as we focus on stress management, mindset, EQ skills, developing stretch goals, and cultivating superior habits. This will be followed by four additional webinars in fields ranging from financial literacy, to happiness, and how to build a brand and start a social enterprise.

Each webinar lasts between 1 and 1.5 hours, scheduled at convenient times after school.

Webinars are small and capped at 18 students to ensure active participation and engagement.

To register and reserve your child’s seat, please visit DivonAcademy.com/winter-program Private one on one mentorship is also available for both high school and university students. For details, please visit DivonAcademy.com/mentorship

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Summer Programs Visiting Students Undergraduates & Graduates

Adults & Professionals

Students enrolled at another institution.

Individuals with a bachelor’s or higher degree.

Session I: May 26–July 2

High School Students College Edge An opportunity for high school students to take for-credit courses on Columbia’s campus with undergraduate students

Session II: July 6–August 14

Summer Immersion

More than 50 areas of study to explore and endless opportunities to discover.

Immersive programs for domestic and international high school students interested in living and studying in New York City

sps.columbia.edu/summer20

Fall, Spring, & Summer Offerings

Session 1: June 29–July 17 Session 2: July 21–August 7 Session 3: August 10–August 14

sps.columbia.edu/hs20

ONE- TO FOUR-WEEK ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

SUMMER AT SMITH

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG WOMEN ENTERING GRADES 9–12 IN FALL 2020 www.smith.edu/summer

Smith Summer Precollege Programs Northampton, MA 01063 T: 413-585-2165 summerprecollege@smith.edu

"The program was empowering. It made me more confident and taught me about important issues that aren't often talked about."

—2019 Participant

Attend our upcoming Open House on Saturday, February 29

SUMMER SESSIONS AT TCNJ

REGISTER NOW!

Session 1: May 26–June 12 Session 2: June 15–July 16 Session 3: July 20–August 21 Dates for blended, online, and travel courses may vary.

summer.tcnj.edu summer@tcnj.edu

Parent Workshop for Executive Function Skills Development Saturday, February 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Johnson & Wales University, North Miami Campus, Florida I thought that was due next week.

I left that book in my locker.

My tablet’s all messed up.

The dog ate it.

I forgot.

AFK...........

No More KidSplaining!

Wish there was a way you could help your student spend more time studying and less time making excuses? This is your workshop!

Landmark College, the leader in education for students with learning differences, is partnering with Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami campus to show you how to unlock your student’s executive function (EF) skills, including organization, time management, planning, prioritizing, focus, and self-regulation of emotions.

You will work with Landmark College faculty trained to address EF challenges head-on and help your student successfully make the transition from high school to college.

Space is limited. Register today: landmark.edu/miami

Putney, Vermont

Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive June 28 - July 25, 2020 Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and recognize problems as opportunities. Expand your leadership potential and global network. Join a group of emerging leaders from 15+ countries around the world. Work with a diverse team to solve a real problem facing a company or organization.

This is the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive, from Lehigh University’s Iacocca Institute, an innovator in global leadership experiences for 20+ years. This summer program for international and U.S. high school students includes dynamic learning opportunities, workshops and design labs, a team project with a partner organization, visits to local companies and start-ups and mentoring from entrepreneurs, executives, investors and other professionals.

About the Iacocca Institute The Iacocca Institute creates transformative, hands-on leadership experiences that develop and empower the next generation of global leaders. Collectively, its programs have hosted participants from more than 150 countries. It is part of Lehigh University, recognized among the U.S.’s premier research universities and located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Program Cost

Early Application Deadline

The program is $4250. This includes the program fee, room and board, instructional materials and field trips and curriculum-related activities. Limited scholarships and discounts are available.

February 19, 2020

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Contact Us gesummer@lehigh.edu (610) 758-3401

For more information and to apply, visit global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/high-school

Gettysburg College

Summer Academic Camps

A community of passionate achievers—on a campus where history and innovation intersect to shape the future.

3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp June 21-26, 2020 Build a Bot and Code It Too June 21-26, 2020 Civil War Era Studies Camp July 5-10, 2020 Camp Psych July 12-17, 2020 Young Writers Workshop July 12-17, 2020 For more information visit our website www.gettysburg.edu/summercamps

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JOIN US THIS SUMMER! Each of the Gabelli School’s three summer programs is designed specifically for high school students. In just a few days, you can get a firsthand idea of what it’s like to study business in college.

NYC BUSINESS INSIDER JUNE 22–26, 2020 This one-week program is designed to immerse rising high school juniors and seniors in the commercial center of New York City.

You will benefit from morning class sessions with top faculty from Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, lunch discussions with our undergrads, and afternoon site visits to prominent New York City businesses.

WALL STREET IN THE CLASSROOM JULY 6–10, 2020 OR JULY 20–24, 2020 The Finance Institute is geared toward students who are considering studying finance in college or who want to learn to manage their own finances.

You will learn about financial markets, stocks and bonds, alternative investments, risk management, ethics, and industry trends.

EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP JULY 13–17, 2020 High school juniors and seniors can explore entrepreneurship in New York City at the Foundry, Fordham’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

During one focused week, you will work with talented, committed peers to develop a new business idea and pitch it to a panel of professors. You will also visit a start-up incubator to see firsthand what the startup environment is like. You might even discover how you can help change the world.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and programs fill quickly, so apply soon.

For more information and updates, visit fordham.edu/summer_business_programs

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER TERM PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS Take your experiences to new places—at BU. Choose from the following options for high school students: High School Honors Take on-campus or online undergraduate courses at BU and earn up to 8 college credits (Six weeks. Residential, commuter, or online.)

Research in Science & Engineering Pursue scientific research in university laboratories (Six weeks. Residential or commuter.)

Academic Immersion Focus intensively on psychology, medicine, or creative writing while living on a college campus (Three weeks. Residential.)

Summer Challenge Explore two subjects of your choice and experience college life (Two weeks. Residential.)

Summer Preview Immerse yourself in college life while exploring a subject of your choice (One week. Residential or commuter.)

Programs take place in June, July, and August.

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For 95 years, the School has upheld its commitment to wellness, character, academic rigor, collegiate readiness, sustainability, and service.

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Summer at Sem Every summer at Wyoming Seminary, students ages 12-18 come together from around the world to grow as creative performers in Music, Dance, Theatre, and the Visual Arts in the Summer at Sem Creative Arts programs. Students take intensive classes, enjoy performance/stage time, and study alongside expert guest artists.

visit our website for more information online at: www.wyomingseminary.org/summer

A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION

in the Heart of Rome

St. Stephen’s is a non-denominational, co-educational international day and boarding school enrolling students from ages 14-19 in grades 9-12 plus an optional postgraduate year. Our inclusive learning community is dedicated to inspiring personal excellence and guiding students to become the architects of their own future.

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ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL Via Aventina, 3 - Rome 00153 Italy Phone: +39 06 575 0605 | admissions@sssrome.it | www.sssrome.it

Faculty with advanced degrees: 90% Languages offered: 10 (English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Greek, Latin, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian) Financial Aid Campus: historic center of Rome (near the Colosseum) Sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, Pilates, Yoga Arts and performing arts program (drama, music, visual and digital arts) Clubs: 30, including MUN, Debate club, Books in Time, The Aventina School Newspaper, Film Club, Peer Mentoring, Physics, Math, and many more.

School-wide trips program to destinations in Italy, Europe and the Mediterranean Basin Service learning opportunities in Rwanda, Senegal and Sri Lanka

R E M M U S Summer Programs for Grades 7–12

5-WEEK YOUNG SCHOLARS

Designed for 7th and 8th graders who are looking to explore the boarding school experience or intend to take on the challenges of rigorous public and private secondary schools.

5-WEEK LIBERAL STUDIES

High school students interested in academic enrichment will be able to sharpen their academic skills and increase their independence in preparation for college.

2-WEEK WRITER’S LAB

This workshop offers intensive creative opportunities for high school students who are looking to explore different modes of writing and are interested in rich and engaging experiences.

GOLF PROGRAM

Designed for the competitive golfer pursuing a high school or collegiate level program.

Small sessions conducted by PGA certified instructors.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, ART, SPORTS, CULTURAL TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

THE TAFT SCHOOL

www.taftschool.org/summer/programs 110 Woodbury Road Watertown, CT 06795-2100 860-945-7961

A BALANCED EQUATION

THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON is a joyful, striving community of learners and teachers who want to experience something profound every day: that sweet spot between challenging academics that push our brains and the personal endeavors that soar our hearts. This is what we call “a balanced equation”—a thoughtful way of teaching that brings out the best in our students and best prepares them for life.

Serving Upper School Boarding and Day Students in grades 9 – 12 and Postgraduates; and Middle School Day Students in grades 6 – 8.

S C H E D U L E A N I N T E R V I E W T O D AY !

To learn more, visit hunschool.org or call (609) 921-7600

A coed college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities.

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Orton Gillingham based remediation 150 students Students from 25 states and 20 countries 3-6 average class size Executive Function Coaching 100% college acceptance Academic year and summer programs

The Gow School Summer Program is for students who have been experiencing academic difficulties, or have been diagnosed with dyslexia or specific learning disabilities. Five weeks of learning and fun for ages 8-16.

2491 Emery Rd • South Wales, NY 14139 P 716.687.2001 • F 716.687.2003 gow.org

INCLUSION • DIVERSITY • EXCELLENCE • ACCEPTANCE • LEADERSHIP

The IDEAL Experience On any given day at The IDEAL School of Manhattan, students may give a presentation on a civil rights leader, participate in a musical, enjoy Riverside Park, paint a masterpiece, or visit The Met. IDEAL is New York’s only K-12 independent inclusion school, where we celebrate the tremendous social, emotional, and academic growth born in a diverse and nurturing educational community. #SchoolCanBeIDEAL Sign up for a Tuesday Talk and Tour or an Open House to learn more about IDEAL’s rigorous and differentiated academics, innovative social justice curriculum, and unique inclusion program.

Schedule your visit today to our Upper West Side campus The Lower School 314 West 91st Street The Upper School 270 West 89th Street

www.theidealschool.org IDEAL is currently accepting applications in select grades for 2020-21 placement.

For further information, contact us at admissions@theidealschool.org or 212-769-1699.

After School Program 11 online workshops with 4 leading Harvard Graduates that will fundamentally change your child’s mindset, ability to manage stress and path to success STARTS JANUARY 29, 2020

“The Most Important Extra-Curricular Program Your Child Will Ever Take.”

Program Faculty

Elan Divon: Harvard-trained author, speaker, and founder of Divon Academy

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra: Award winning Harvard professor and best-selling author

Rob McMullan: Harvard-educated financial literacy expert

Kim Smiley: Harvard trained social entrepreneur, designer, and founder of The Empathy Effect

Natalie Matias: Leading meditation and mindfulness coach

See What Parents and Students Have Been Raving About

Learn More @ www.DivonAcademy.com

AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL

Visit our website and embark on a virtual 360 tour!

See why Avon is expert in educating young men at our Spring Open House: May 12th, 2020

EXCELLENCE Both in and out of the classroom, Avon Old Farms School inspires excellence.

Avon Old Farms is a traditional boys school with nationally recognized scholars, artists, and athletes.

The Avon experience is well-balanced. Young men feel comfortable to explore their ambitions in an inspiring environment.

Learn more at www.avonoldfarms.com/openhouse or contact the Office of Admission. admissions@avonoldfarms.com • 860.404.4243

We think intellectual curiosity is the most powerful energy in the world.

At Hopkins, we’ve created a culture dedicated to perpetuating, fulfilling, and celebrating intellectual curiosity. We believe that education should be a multi-faceted pursuit of the whole intellect, where a diverse community of individuals bond together to inspire each other, challenge each other, explore, discover and achieve.

Hopkins School. We think.

A coed, college preparatory day school for grades 7-12 203.397.1001 • hopkins.edu • New Haven, CT

Trinity-Pawling School

Boarding and Day for Boys - Grades 7-12 / Postgraduate

A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE At Trinity-Pawling, we see that spark of greatness in each boy. We help our students turn hopes into achievement and hard work into results. Along the way, they discover that greatness takes many forms — a breakthrough English paper, an act of kindness, a game winning goal. It’s all about discovering talents and putting them into action. At Trinity-Pawling, no one sits on the sidelines. Get ready, go far.

This educational experience could make all the difference in your son’s future.

Learn more about the benefits of a Trinity-Pawling education at www.trinitypawling.org