NMH Summer Session brochure - Northfield Mount Hermon School

Summer SessionJune 29–August 3, 2013www.nmhschool.org/summer

NMH Summer Sessionis known for its rigorousacademic programs, innovativeteaching methods, individual attention,and bountiful opportunities.It is located on one of America’s most beautiful prepschool campuses and attracts an incredibly diversestudent body. Over the years since the summer session’sbeginning, we have welcomed students from all 50 U.S.states and 119 countries.Our academic programs allow you to select credit orenrichment courses in literature, writing, science, history,math, English as a Second Language, and world languages.We offer small classes—the average is 10 students—aswell as extended classroom periods that allow time for fieldtrips, films, and projects. Minor courses, which add interestbut not homework, and afternoon sports complete yourschedule.Want to put your summer togood use and have fun?Come to NMH Summer Session, and here’s what you canleave with: academic credits to advance in school, greaterpreparation for college, expanded skills, and a taste ofboarding school life. You’ll also end up with excitingmemories and new friends from around the world.FOR MORE INFORMATION, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS,APPLICATION MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL AID FORMS,PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:www.nmhschool.org/summerNorthfield Mount Hermon Summer SessionOne Lamplighter WayMount Hermon, Massachusetts 01354-9638413-498-3290summer_school@nmhschool.org

COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMFor students entering grades 10–12This program is designed for motivated students who areseeking academic enrichment. By concentrating on onecourse, a student is able to fully embrace a subject and havea sense of real accomplishment at the end of the summer.Courses may be taken for academic-year credit.Students are able to satisfy requirements for full-year courses,accelerate their progress, build a firm foundation for furtherstudy, or explore a topic for which there is no courseoffered at their own school.Each student takes one morning major course thatmeets for three hours, Monday through Saturday.Afternoon activities—laboratory work, minor courses,and sports—are scheduled four afternoons a week.(See website for course descriptions and additional offerings.)Major coursesEnglish: Academic Writing, Creative Writing, Literature andComposition, Writing and the OutdoorsHistory and Social Sciences: U.S. History, Economics, Psychology,American Society and CultureMathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, PrecalculusScience: Biology, Chemistry, PhysicsMinor coursesCeramics, Community Service, Current Events, Digital Media,Drama, Drawing and Painting, Environmental Studies,Journalism, Public Speaking, SAT Preparation, Sports History,Summer Session SingersSportsBadminton, Basketball, Dance, Hiking, Mountain Biking,Running, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball,Weight Training and FitnessMIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMFor students entering grades 7–9This program is designed to supplement the curricularofferings of middle schools. We want our students todevelop skills and self-confidence and to be better preparedfor further academic study. We believe in small classes andas much individualized instruction as possible.Each student takes two morning major courses, plus aminor course and a sport. Major courses meet for 75 minutes,Monday through Saturday. Minor courses and sports meetfor 90 minutes each, four afternoons a week.(See website for course descriptions and additional offerings.)Major coursesFirst period: Writing, Skills in Literature, Pre-algebra, BeginningFrench, Beginning Latin, Field Biology, The World of the Short StorySecond period: Writing, Realistic Fiction, Beginning Spanish,Geography, Science Skills, Studio Art, The Art of Sports WritingFull morning: Algebra I, Writing and the OutdoorsMinor coursesCeramics, Community Service, Current Events, Digital Media, Drama,Drawing and Painting, Games, Sports History, SSAT PreparationSportsDance: Jazz, ballet, and modern danceRegular Sports: Students play a variety of different sports, spendinga few days on each (offerings typically include soccer, basketball,swimming, tennis, and volleyball)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEFor students entering grades 7–12For students who would like to improve their English language skills, we offerseven levels that range from beginning to advanced, with classes designed toprovide practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A test given at thebeginning of the session ensures that each student is placed in the proper level ofESL (or, if a student’s test results are strong enough, in Middle School or CollegePrep courses).Each student takes an ESL class that meets for three hours, Monday throughSaturday. In addition, each takes a minor course and a sport four afternoons per week.ESL students entering grades 7–9 select minor courses and sports from thefollowing Middle School Program offerings.Minor coursesCeramics, Community Service, Current Events, Digital Media, Drama,Drawing and Painting, Games, Sports History, SSAT PreparationSportsDance: Jazz, ballet, and modern danceRegular Sports: Students play a variety of different sports, spending a few days on each(offerings typically include soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball)ESL students entering grades 10–12 select minor courses and sports from thefollowing College Prep Program offerings.Minor coursesCeramics, Community Service, Current Events, Digital Media, Drama, Drawingand Painting, English as a Second Language, Environmental Studies, Journalism,Public Speaking, SAT Preparation, Sports History, Summer Session SingersSportsBadminton, Basketball, Dance, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Running, Soccer,Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weight Training and Fitness

“My teachers made this summer great. They madeclass engaging and interesting, and demonstratedhow it was all applicable in real life. I felt like Ilearned more in five weeks than I did in a year atschool. The quality of the teacher greatly influenceswhether or not a student enjoys the subject, andthanks to my teachers, I am still in love withscience and dramatic arts.”“We want to thank you for providing a wonderfulsummer for our sons. They came boundingoff the plane full of stories and happy memories.They learned so much. We appreciate all you do.”“I would like to thank NMH for making mydaughter’s summer one of her best. This beautifulexperience provided her with the opportunity tomake new friends from a diversity of cultures,enhance her English as well as practice new sports,and all this while living in another country sodifferent from her own. But what I am mostgrateful for, to NMH and the staff who sharedso much time with my daughter, is her growthin self-confidence. I am overwhelmed with joybecause I consider this to be a gift for life. Hersense of worthiness is precious—thank you formaking it possible.”STUDENTACTIVITIESWednesday afternoons and weekendsfrom Saturday noon to Sundayevening are free times. Opportunitiesto participate in trips and otheractivities are plentiful.Six Flags amusement parkWeekend movies and DJ dancesBoston—Quincy Market,Aquarium, Museum of ScienceBoston Red Sox gameNew York CityWhitewater raftingZipline canopy tourSwimming, miniature golf, go-cartsShopping mallsPool and ping pong atthe student centerCanoeing on the Connecticut RiverMiles of hiking and biking trailsBoston Symphony Orchestra concertProfessional soccer match“I left a nervous, unsure child at NMH in Juneand picked up a mature, confident, and very happyyoung man five weeks later. NMH has a wonderfulway of making each day fun, even in theclassroom. Various activities and trips on weekendsprovided a nice balance to the intense academics.Sending my son to NMH was THE best decisionI’ve made as a parent. It isn’t just about the topnotchacademic education with amazing teachers;students gain invaluable life experiences thatcarry forward in their lives.”“I had no idea that I would enjoy myself asmuch as I did. On the last day, I couldn’t keepmy eyes dry, and I positively sobbed as the busesleft, bearing my friends back to their homes faraway. On the first day, I never dreamed thatthese strangers would soon be my best friends, andthat in just five weeks I would be crying as I hadto leave them. The school fostered a great feelingof community and made me feel as if these peoplewere part of my family. NMH felt like my home.Thank you for the best summer of my life.”

TUITION AND FEESMIDDLE SCHOOL or COLLEGE PREPBoarding $7,000 Day $2,100ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEBoarding $7,300 Day $2,400The above program fees (U.S. funds) for boarding students cover:■ tuition for all major and minor courses and sports,except additional fees as noted in course descriptions■ meals and housing■ medical services at NMH’s health center■ bed linens, towels, pillows, and blankets■ weekly laundry service■ all class-related trips■ for ESL students, placement testing and special program field tripsAPPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AIDDEADLINESStudents not applying for financial aid:There is no application deadline. However, students are encouragedto apply early since enrollment is limited. As soon as a student’s fileis complete, it is reviewed by our admission committee and the studentis notified of the decision.Students applying for financial aid:NMH Summer Session offers need-based financial aid to eligible students.Complete application and financial aid materials must arrive at our officeno later than March 1, 2013. Each financial aid applicant’s file is reviewedafter the March 1 deadline. Admission/financial aid decisions are sentby March 15.PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEESStudents accepted before May 1 (except those who require an I-20 form):A nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $1,500 is due within two weeksof acceptance. The enrollment deposit is deducted from the total feesand the final balance is due no later than May 15.Students accepted after May 1:Payment in full is due within two weeks of acceptance.Students receiving financial aid:Tuition and payment information is included in each student’s acceptance letter.International students who wish to get a student visa:Payment in full is due within two weeks of acceptance.The I-20 form is sent immediately upon receipt of payment.