Summer School - The Taft School

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daily Schedule weekdays Saturdays DL 6 7:00–7:45 Breakfast Breakfast 8:00–9:30 First Period Rotating Schedule 9:30–10:00 Assembly or Break 10:00–11:30 Second Period 11:30–12:15 Lunch Lunch 12:30–1:10 Third Period Afternoon Activities 1:15–1:55 Fourth Period 3:15–4:30 Athletics (Wed. 1:15–2:30) 5:00–6:00 Dinner Dinner 6:00–7:30 Extracurricular Activities/Free Time 7:30–9:30 Supervised Activities Evening Study Hall 10:15 Students in Dormitories 10:30 Lights Out Taft Summer School
DAILY LIFE Classes begin after breakfast Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and continue through the early afternoon. At 9:30, after first period, students have a break or on Tuesdays and Fridays, attend the school assembly. Lunch begins at 11:30 after second period, and classes resume at 12:30. The Athletics period begins at 3:15p.m. each weekday. After sports, students are free to work in the library, play games in the student union, walk to town or simply relax until dinner. Dress Dress for classes, meals and other school appointments is informal, with good taste and neatness prevailing. Shorts and slacks are permitted. Frayed or patched clothing is not. With the exception of ear piercing, facial or body piercing of any kind is not permitted. Students are required to bring items of more formal attire for certain functions both at and away from the school. Dormitory Life Summer School faculty members and teaching interns live in the student dormitories, and though the basic organization on the corridors is informal, structured study halls in the evening and constant faculty presence in the dormitories are recognized as essential to developing an atmosphere conducive to learning. While Taft does have some single rooms, most students can expect to have a roommate. The rooms are equipped with basic furnishings, and a list of additional things to bring will be supplied to the students several weeks prior to arrival. Each student is responsible for the condition of his or her room, and all boarding students share in the cleaning of common rooms and corridors. Taft is a wireless campus and while it isn’t mandatory, boarding students are encouraged to bring a laptop computer for use during study hall. Personal audio equipment (iPods, etc.) are permitted, but the use of headphones is encouraged and may be required during certain specified periods. Televisions are only available for use in the common rooms. All student rooms are equipped with phones, but most students choose to carry a personal cell phone (not to be used during class or other school activities). Worship in Daily School Life While Taft is a nonsectarian school, students are encouraged to attend the church of their choice. Catholic, Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist churches in Watertown are all within walking distance of the campus. Transportation to synagogues in Waterbury can be arranged through the Summer School Director. “A great experience that will resonate for a long time.” 7 June 24–July 28, 2012
Page 1 and 2: 2012 Students share a desire to spe
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 | Director’s
Page 5 and 6: Director’s Greeting In today’s
Page 7: The Taft School Established in 1890
Page 11 and 12: BEYOND THE BOOKS On the Weekends On
Page 13 and 14: The Liberal Studies Program The Mis
Page 15 and 16: two weeks are devoted to a study of
Page 17 and 18: History Department 150. Modern Unit
Page 19 and 20: “WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH OUR
Page 21 and 22: 247. Introduction to Psychology Thi
Page 23 and 24: 2011 Faculty 2011 Interns Thomas W.
Page 25 and 26: Tuition and Fees Tuition and Fees B
Page 27 and 28: application A Taft Summer School: J
Page 29 and 30: school report B Taft Summer School:
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Page 35 and 36: Student list 2011 Cristina C. Prett
Page 37 and 38: Ana C. Finke ORM Hostos School Carl
Page 39 and 40: FACILITIES Academic Facilities 3 Wo

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