Exeter Summer Catalog - Phillips Exeter Academy

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CATALOG 2016
JULY 3-AUGUST 5
SUMMER
SCHOOL
The Harkness Classroom
In the 1930s when Edward Harkness bequeathed his gift to the Academy, the idea was revolutionary: no longer would students sit at small desks neatly arranged in rows, the teacher’s
larger desk at the head of the classroom. Instead, the rows of desks were to be replaced by
an oval wooden table surrounded by 12 or 13 chairs. Students and teacher would join
together in the adventure of learning, the teacher facilitating discussion amongst the students. They would raise their questions and share their ideas in a process of thoughtful
inquiry and collaborative discourse. No one would get lost; everyone would participate.
Seven decades later, Exeter continues to embrace the Harkness pedagogy. The educational
concept remains as revolutionary as it is fundamentally sound: our seminar approach places
students at the center of the learning process, a process nurtured by an environment of
respect and active participation.
Phillips Exeter Academy
Summer School
20 Main Street
Exeter, New Hampshire 03833-2460
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Exeter Summer School
Dear Student,
Thank you for your interest in Phillips Exeter Academy’s Summer School. This catalog contains general
information about all we have to offer, application procedures, and the full description of our curriculum
for both the UPPER SCHOOL program (rising 10-12 grades) and ACCESS EXETER clusters (rising 89 grades).
Every summer we welcome 775 students from more than 40 states and 50 countries. During five weeks
of academic study, athletics, and personal exploration our participants experience the student-centered
learning style we call the Harkness method. Our summer program students have full access to Exeter’s
campus and its unparalleled academic buildings, library, physical education facilities, and art spaces.
Throughout the Academy’s 235 years we have placed emphasis on uniting goodness and knowledge,
and that remains true today. Our academic enrichment summer program has been changing students’
lives since 1919. The diversity of our students and faculty combined with the Academy’s friendly atmosphere creates an environment that encourages students to undertake new challenges. Living in a residential academic community fosters curiosity and collaboration while it allows young students to learn to live
independently in dormitory homes away from home. It is great preparation for those exploring the idea
of going to boarding school or those who want to get a feel for what college life will be like.
We hope this catalog will inspire you to complete our online application. If you have any questions please
call or email us.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Class of 2016!
Sincerely,
Elena Gosalvez Blanco
Summer School Director
Table of Contents
Letter from the Director ........................................................................................1
Admissions and General Information .................................................................3
Admissions Procedures........................................................................................3
Tuition and Expenses ..........................................................................................4
Financial Aid Applications...................................................................................4
Refunds............................................................................................................5
Registration.......................................................................................................5
Travel Arrangements/Departure Date.....................................................................5
Physical Education .............................................................................................6
Credit..............................................................................................................6
Faculty and Class Size .......................................................................................6
Grades and Teachers’ Comments .........................................................................6
Homework .......................................................................................................6
International Students..........................................................................................6
UPPER SCHOOL Selection of Courses...................................................................7
Designing Your Own Curriculum...........................................................................7
Course and Format Selection ...............................................................................7
Daily Schedule Sample.......................................................................................8
Sample Selection Form .......................................................................................8
Course Listing by Format .....................................................................................9
Course Descriptions.............................................................................................12
The Arts: Dance and Theater, Music, and Visual Art...............................................12
Dance and Theater ..........................................................................................12
Music ............................................................................................................14
Visual Art .......................................................................................................15
Computer Science ...........................................................................................17
English and Writing Skills..................................................................................18
English for Non-Native Speakers ........................................................................21
History and Social Sciences ..............................................................................22
History...........................................................................................................22
Humanities .....................................................................................................24
Psychology .....................................................................................................25
Social Sciences...............................................................................................25
Languages......................................................................................................27
Mathematics ...................................................................................................30
Science .........................................................................................................33
The Charles J. Hamm ’55 Leadership Program ...............................................36
The Process of Creativity Cluster .......................................................................38
Extracurricular Course ........................................................................................40
SAT Preparation with Academic Approach® ........................................................40
The Exeter Writing Lab .......................................................................................41
UPPER SCHOOL Physical Education Classes......................................................42
ACCESS EXETER
ACCESS EXETER ....................................................................................................44
Sample Daily Schedule.....................................................................................45
ACCESS EXETER Course Descriptions..................................................................46
Cluster One: Creative Design and Purpose for a Changing World ...........................46
Cluster Two: The Land and the Sea.....................................................................47
Cluster Three: Problem-Solving: An Odyssey of the Mind .......................................48
Cluster Four: A Global Community......................................................................49
Cluster Five: The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar ................................................50
Cluster Six: Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation ..............................................51
Cluster Seven: The Shape of Things ....................................................................52
Cluster Eight: Classics: Reliving the Ancient World.................................................53
ACCESS EXETER Physical Education ...................................................................54
Student Life..........................................................................................................56
Extracurricular Performing Arts ............................................................................57
Crew Program ................................................................................................58
Seacoast United Soccer Program........................................................................59
Special Programs.............................................................................................60
Student Activities and Social Life.........................................................................61
Fundamental Rules and Regulations .....................................................................62
Care of Academy Property ................................................................................63
Faculty and Staff 2015.......................................................................................65
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Admissions and General Information
records may be be mailed or emailed to us directly from
your school.
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School opens with registration on
Sunday, July 3, 2016, and remains in session for five weeks, closing on
Friday morning, August 5, 2016. Because Exeter’s seminar-
3.
Submit the personal essay via our online application. Your
essay should be one to two pages and include a description
of your interests and abilities along with any other background information you wish to share with the Admissions
Committee. In addition, please describe a significant event,
person, or experience that has influenced your outlook on
life and your goals; or describe your involvement in a specific
activity of particular importance to you. Finally, your essay
should include a statement outlining your reasons for wanting
to attend Exeter’s Summer School.
4.
Non-native English speakers must also submit a recently
graded English paper with teacher’s comments. UPPER
SCHOOL students must submit a documented TOEFL
examination score greater than 600 for the paper-based test
or 100 for the iBT test, if they plan to enroll in English
classes other than English for Non-Native Speakers, (i.e.,
any course listed under the EWS section). For more information about the TOEFL exam, please visit www.ets.org/toefl.
5.
Financial Aid: Please refer to the section “Financial Aid
Applications” for more details on applying for financial aid.
6.
Use the Application Checklist that can be found online.
based classes depend on the contributions of every student,
students are required to attend the full five-week session.
The Summer School welcomes highly motivated students who are
ready to embrace the challenges of a demanding academic program and
to undertake their studies with enthusiasm and diligence. At Exeter, you
will become part of a community of intellectual peers, fellow students
who share a desire to take advantage of all that the Academy offers.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
The Summer School Admissions Committee will consider
applications only after all materials have been received and the
application fee has been paid. Because ours is a rolling admissions
process and spaces fill quickly, we strongly advise you to apply
early. As you prepare your application, please refer to the
Application Checklist to ensure you complete each requirement.
ACCESS EXETER: Students who have completed grades
7 or 8 are eligible to apply. International students may apply for
ACCESS EXETER, but must be fully fluent in English.
ACCESS EXETER applicants living outside the United
States: please note that in processing your application, the
Admissions Committee may telephone you to conduct a brief
interview. The purpose of the interview will simply be to help us
confirm English-speaking fluency.
UPPER SCHOOL: Students who have completed grades 9,
10, 11, or 12 are eligible to apply. Course selection is essential to
the application process. The sections marked UPPER
SCHOOL Selection of Courses and Course Descriptions
include information necessary for UPPER SCHOOL students
to choose courses and create their own schedules.
Email or mail all information not provided on the online application to:
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
20 Main Street
[email protected]
Interviews and entrance examinations are not normally required.
Summer School admits male and female students of any race,
All students must provide the following information,
(please note - when communicating with our office via
email, please be sure to always include your full name as
it appears on your application in the subject field):
color, religion, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
1.
administration of its educational policies, hiring practices, or
Fill out the Exeter Summer Application for Admission
online at www.exeter.edu/summerschoolapply and submit
it with the appropriate non-refundable application fee. Fees:
Domestic applicants $65; applicants with a postal address
outside the United States $100.
programs, and activities generally made available to students at
the school. Exeter’s Summer School does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or ethnic origin in the
athletic and other administered programs.
IMPORTANT: The Summer School Admissions Committee will not consider an application until all required
materials have been received. It is the responsibility of
2.
Provide Math/Science and English/Humanities Recommendations and Guidance Counselor/Principal Form.
Official transcripts (including current grade), and testing
the applicant and family to ensure that all application
requirements have been met. Late or missing pieces may
jeopardize a candidate’s chances of admission.
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Note to Parents: We urge parents not to encourage their chil-
We strongly advise that students enroll in our on-campus pre-paid
dren to attend Summer School unless the students themselves are
spending account (LionCard) to avoid having large amounts of
strongly motivated to do so. A student who enrolls reluctantly is
cash in dormitory rooms. Students may also use an automatic
unlikely to have a happy or productive experience.
teller machine (ATM) located on campus. Further details about
the LionCard will be available to accepted students prior to the
Apply Early
start of the session.
The Summer School has a rolling admissions policy and begins
reviewing applications and mailing first acceptances in December.
The Exeter Bookstore, which is owned and operated by Barnes
The Summer School, which often fills to capacity early, cannot
and Noble, accepts personal checks, the LionCard, travelers
accept all of the qualified applicants who seek admission. We
checks, Barnes and Noble gift cards and honors most major
strongly advise candidates to submit their completed applications
credit cards.
early.You should be aware that certain courses fill quickly; if you
Tuition Deposit
apply early, you increase your chances of getting into your first
choice of course selections. ACCESS EXETER students who
apply early have a better chance of being placed in their academic
cluster of choice. Once we have reached school capacity, the
Admissions Committee establishes a waiting list.
Within two weeks of acceptance, the non-refundable $1,500
deposit ($500 for day students) must be received along with the
completed online enrollment contract. The deposit is credited
toward the tuition charge.
To secure the applicant’s space, all balances are due on
Tuition and Expenses
or before April 15th.
Students who are accepted after April 15th must submit
Program
Fee
2016ACCESSEXETER
BoardingStudent
$8,775
Tuition,room&board,requiredexcursion,
andmedicalinsurancepolicy
able deposit.)
2016ACCESSEXETER
DayStudent
$5,450
Tuition,meals,requiredexcursion,and
medicalinsurancepolicy
Financial Aid Applications
Tuition,room&board,andmedical
insurancepolicy
The Summer School seeks qualified and motivated students from
2016UPPERSCHOOL
$8,400
BoardingStudentTuition
Whatthisfeecovers
2016UPPERSCHOOL
DayStudentTuition
$1,280/ Tuition,meals,andmedicalinsurance
class policy
OptionalActivities
Whomayenroll
AcademicApproach®
SSATPreparationcourse
$800
ACCESSEXETER
AcademicApproach®
SATPreparationcourse
$995
UPPERSCHOOL
CrewProgram
$995
UPPERSCHOOL&ACCESSEXETER
payment in full. (The payment includes the non-refund-
a variety of backgrounds. While financial aid funds are limited
and the Summer School is unable to admit students need-blind,
we are committed to making the Summer School affordable to
families with a range of incomes. Awards are determined by
demonstrated need and do not cover the cost of incidentals,
travel, books, SAT or SSAT Prep courses, Seacoast United Soccer
program, Crew Program, or private music lessons. Please be
SeacoastUnitedSoccer
Club
$995
aware that being a candidate for financial aid places a
PrivateMusicLessonsͲ
FullLessons
$375
student in a more competitive situation for admission.
PrivateMusicLessonsͲ
HalfLessons
$225
Unfortunately, our limited resources preclude offering financial
aid to international students. Students who have received Sum-
Studentsandfamiliesareresponsiblefor
thefollowingexpensesnotcoveredby
tuition
mer School financial aid in the past are not eligible to receive
Textbooks,required
coursesupplies,personal
$700
expenses,andoptional
offͲcampusfieldtrips
Thisisanapproximateamount.Thecostof
textbooksandcoursesuppliesvariesfrom
coursetocourse.
In order to be considered for financial aid, the Parents’
Travelexpensesand
arrangementstoand
fromExeter
AllstudentsmustarriveonJuly3rdby
5:00pmanddepartby2:00pmonAugust
5th.
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financial aid again.
Confidential Financial Questionnaire and all supporting IRS
documents, along with the completed Summer School
Application including all letters of recommendation, current
transcripts, and essay must be received by March 1, 2016.
Incomplete applications cannot be considered; applications
received after March 1, 2016, may be considered only upon
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cancellation of earlier awards. Notification of financial aid admis-
PARENTS: It is your responsibility to research the policy
sions will be mailed no later than April 15, 2016.
of the airline(s) your child will be using in regards to rules
Applicants not admitted with financial aid may request to be
and regulations for unaccompanied minors.
reconsidered without aid. Please apply for financial aid only if
Departures at the end of the session: All students must be
such aid is absolutely necessary. The Parents’ Confidential
off campus by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5th. Last classes
Financial Questionnaire must be requested separately by email-
and the final assembly are on Thursday, August 4th.
ing [email protected].
Students who so desire may arrange private transportation to leave
Exeter after the final assembly (around 2:00 p.m.).
Refunds
Commitments to faculty and staff, arrangements for students’
We provide the following departure transportation options on
room and board, and other provisions for use and maintenance
Friday, August 5th:
of Academy facilities are made in advance of the summer session.
Buses to Manchester-Boston Regional and Boston Logan Interna-
They are based on anticipated student enrollment and are not
tional airports will depart Exeter between 5:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
subject to change. Students who, after the opening of the
Students will be assigned to a bus based on their flight’s departure
Summer School, voluntarily withdraw for whatever
time. Friday flights should be scheduled for no earlier than 8:00
reason or are required to withdraw will receive no
a.m. Please note that if students have flights scheduled late on Friday
refund of fees paid.
(i.e., international flights), they must plan for time spent waiting at
the airport or consider departing Thursday after assembly using a
Registration
All students—both day and boarding—will register on
Sunday, July 3, 2016, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Please make travel plans that allow students to register on
campus during these registration hours. Students will want
private service.
In addition, we offer buses to New York’s Grand Central and Penn
Stations that will depart Exeter at 8:00 a.m.
If you need further unacommpanied minor planning informa-
time to take a guided tour of campus, meet other students,
tion, contact our Transportation Coordinator, (Mrs. Trueman) at
unpack, and be ready for the first dormitory meeting at 8:00 p.m.
[email protected].
On Registration Day, July 3rd, the Elm Street Dining Center will
be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Travel Arrangements and Departure Date
Arrivals Sunday, July 3rd: All students must arrive on Sunday, July 3rd. We will provide transportation from ManchesterBoston Regional in Manchester, NH and Boston Logan International
airports for flights arriving no later than 5:00 p.m. In addition
we will provide transportation from NYC’s Grand Central and Penn
Stations departing NYC promptly at 9:00 a.m.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure your school year calendar
does not conflict with the Summer School dates. We do
not permit late arrivals or early departures. All students
must arrive on Sunday, July 3rd and may not miss more
than two days during the session. Students who elect to
leave earlier than Thursday’s assembly or are required to
withdraw for disciplinary reasons, will not receive grades or
teachers’ comments.
Physical Education
All UPPER SCHOOL boarding students and all ACCESS
EXETER students participate in afternoon sports. We strongly
encourage, but do not require, UPPER SCHOOL day students
to join in the athletic program. You will select your sports
option(s) during the application process. Refer to page 42 or 54
for class descriptions.
Credit
At the end of the session, Summer School issues grades and
teachers’ comments to all students completing the program. The
Summer School does not grant credit for courses taken.
Students seeking credit for their work at Summer School should
make prior arrangements with their own schools for the granting
of such credit.
Faculty and Class Size
The Summer School teaching staff of approximately 170 men
and women is drawn from the Academy faculty and from other
independent schools, public schools, and colleges. Teaching
Interns, under the supervision of faculty mentors, share in the
teaching of some courses.
Harkness classes in the Summer School are small, averaging twelve
students. In such small groups, instructors devote special attention
to class participation during daily discussion, as well as performance
on written tests.
Grades and Teachers’ Comments
The grading system at Summer School enables students to focus
on learning for the sake of learning. Most grades will be Satisfactory (S); a few outstanding students will receive Honors (H).
Unsatisfactory is graded as (U). Equivalent letter or number
grades (B or 85) will not be provided by the Summer School.
Grades and comments are not given if a student leaves
before completing the session.
A few weeks after the end of the session, students receive written
reports from their instructors and dormitory advisors. Teacher
reports generally include a brief description of the course, as well
as a statement about the student’s academic progress and effort
level. These comments are confidential. Parents and schools may
use the comments as they see fit to represent the work of a student, but the Summer School Office does not forward
copies to colleges, high schools or other institutions. No
comments are issued if a student leaves before completing the session.
Homework
Students should expect an average of 60 minutes of
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homework for each class meeting. Thorough preparation is
essential for successful participation in a class, and students must
be prepared to budget their time accordingly.
International Students
Candidates whose native language is not English must provide
supportive documentation for the Admissions Committee that
demonstrates they have sufficient mastery of the English language
to participate fully in our program. Proficiency is required in
speaking, reading, and writing to participate successfully in all
aspects of our Summer School–particularly our seminar-style
classes.
Non-native speakers of English are required to submit a
recommendation completed by their English teacher along
with a recent composition written for English class with the
teacher’s comments and corrections noted.
It is recommended that a documented TOEFL score be submitted with each UPPER SCHOOL international student’s application to provide additional information for the Admissions
Committee. UPPER SCHOOL non-native speakers of English
are encouraged to enroll in ONE of the courses listed under the
heading of English for Non-Native Speakers. A student is
required to submit a documented TOEFL examination score
greater than 600 on paper-based test or 100 on the iBT test, if
he or she plans to enroll in an English course other than English
for Non-Native Speakers (i.e., any course listed under the English and Writing Skills-EWS section).
Note: The Summer School also recommends that non-native
speakers of English consider enrolling in USA: Exploring American
Culture, a course designed to strengthen reading, speaking and
writing skills in English.
VISAS: Security regulations have become more stringent. In
order to enter the United States and participate in a
summer educational program, nearly all international
students must obtain some type of visa. We recommend
that you check with your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate in
order to determine if a “B” Visitor Visa or an “F” Student Visa is
necessary to attend Summer School. If a Student Visa is required,
please request a Form I-20 from Summer School. While the
Summer School assists in this process by issuing a Form I-20 to
accepted international students who have paid their deposits and
have requested the I-20, the responsibility for obtaining a
visa lies with the individual international student.
Because this process may be time-consuming, we
strongly encourage international students to apply as
early as possible for admission to the Summer School.
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UPPER SCHOOL Selection of Courses
For UPPER SCHOOL boarding students, the required academic load is three regular courses. Day students may take
one, two or three courses. For an additional $995 fee, students
may also sign up for the optional Academic Approach® SAT
preparation course. This course does not count towards the
required three-course load for UPPER SCHOOL boarders. (UPPER SCHOOL day students must sign up for at
least one academic course before enrolling in the SAT
Prep course.)
Course and Format Selection
In order to avoid conflicts, please pay attention to the format(s)
in which a course is offered, indicated in parentheses after the
course title. The format indicates the meeting times for a given
course. Students may not sign up for courses that meet during
the same format. When selecting courses, be aware that there
are two types of courses:
1.
Most classes are single-period courses that meet
five times per week. (i.e., A, B, C, or D formats.)
2.
Some classes meet three times per week in two
double periods and one 90-minute session. (i.e.,
A/B MWF or C/D TTS.)
Designing Your Own Curriculum
As an UPPER SCHOOL student, you have the freedom to
design your own academic curriculum. You may enroll in any
three of the more than 100 courses offered by the Summer
School. Most students take courses in three separate disciplines;
we strongly encourage you to include at least one course that
emphasizes Harkness (our word for seminar) discussion.
The Summer School regularly reviews and revises course offerings to meet the changing interests and needs of our students.
Course offerings give students a wide range of academic
choices. You should give careful thought to selecting courses and
alternates; it is difficult to make changes once Summer School
has begun. Please review the course descriptions and levels of
proficiency required. Make sure the courses you select are appropriate. On the application, please complete the class schedule
and list course selections in order of preference, with an alternate
for each course. Since the Summer School must reserve the
right to cancel courses for which there is insufficient enrollment
and to limit the size of classes where necessary, it is essential that
you list alternates as requested. If a class must be cancelled due
to insufficient enrollment, students will be reassigned to their
alternate choices and notified of these changes.
An UPPER SCHOOL option is to enroll in
one of the following:
The Charles J. Hamm ’55 Leadership Program, another
curricular option. This program consists of two courses:
Leadership & Society and The Practical Leadership Seminar. You may
choose your third course from any other subject in the “C” or
“D” format. Please note that enrollment is limited. See page 36
for details.
The Process of Creativity Cluster – a Phillips Exeter
Academy-Stanford University Collaboration is your other
curricular option. As part of the Process of Creativity, you will
enroll in: The Creativity Experience, Visual Thinking, and Architecture.
See page 38 for details.
Prerequisites and Grade Levels
Prerequisites are listed in the course description to enable students
to place themselves as accurately as possible at the appropriate
level. To the right of each course title is the grade level(s) which
the student should be entering, in order to enroll in the course.
In the final assigning of students to courses, however, proficiency
rather than standing by class is the essential consideration.
Adjustments may be made during the first few days of classes.
Course Changes
After your choice of courses is confirmed, we expect to keep
changes to a minimum.
Requests for course changes made before the session begins
must be made in writing before May 1st, and must come from a
parent/guardian. Please do not phone the Summer School
Office to request course changes.
Requests for course changes after the session has begun must
receive the approval of the Director. Students must furnish compelling reasons in order to receive approval. No course changes
will be made after the Wednesday of the first week of the session.
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DAILY SCHEDULE SAMPLE for UPPER SCHOOL
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
Assembly
10:20 - 11:05
Snack Time
10:20 -- 11:05
Snack Time
10:20 - 11:05
Assembly
10:20 - 11:05
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
C-Format
11:10 -- 12:00
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
D-Format
12:05 -- 12:55
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
E-Format
1:00 -- 2:15
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
PE
2:00 - 5:30
PE
2:00 - 5:30
PE
2:00 - 5:30
PE
2:00 - 5:30
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner times
may vary
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
9:00
Dorm Check-in
11:00
Brunch
9:00 - 12:30
Brunch
9:00 - 12:30
A-Format
8:30 - 10:00
C-Format
10:05 - 11:35
Lunch
B-Format
8:30 - 10:00
D-Format
10:05 - 11:35
Lunch
11:00 - 1:30
Lunch is served Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SAMPLE: AN UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT’S COURSE SELECTIONS
COURSES
ALTERNATE COURSES
(Select three in order of preference.)
(Select three in order of preference.)
It is sometimes impossible to honor all first choice requests.
MPS
CAL
Problem-Solving in Calculus
A
1. ___________________________________________(___)
Dept.
Cat.
Course Name
Dept.
EWS
CRW
Creative Writing
B
2. ___________________________________________(___)
Dept.
Cat.
Course Name
Cat.
Course Name
Cat.
Course Name
Format
EWS
WPW
Writing Process Workshop
A
2. ___________________________________________(___)
Format
Dept.
SAR
DWR
Drawing
C/D MWF
3. ______________________________________(________)
Dept.
MPS
STS
Statistics Through Simulation
B
1. ___________________________________________(___)
Format
Cat.
Course Name
Format
SSC
ECO
Economics and Business
C
3. ___________________________________________(___)
Format
Dept.
Cat.
Course Name
Format
❑ I would like to apply for The Leadership Program. Please indicate your third course selection above from the “C”,
“D”, “C/D MWF”, or “C/D TTS” Formats.
❑ I would like to enroll in The Process of Creativity Cluster.
You must also choose three alternate courses above in the event you are not admitted into The Leadership Program or
The Process of Creativity Cluster.
1st Session Sport (choice) 1st Competitive Tennis
2nd Golf
3rd Soccer
2nd Session Sport (choice) 1st Golf
or
2nd Competitive Tennis
3rd Weight Training
❑ *Crew Program ‐ $995
❑ *Seacoast United Soccer ‐ $995
The optional activities below require additional fees not included in the tuition.
❑ SAT Preparation Course ‐ $995
❑ *Private Music Lessons: ❑Half Lessons - $225
❑Full Lessons - $375
Instrument:
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UPPER SCHOOL Course Listing by Format
FORMAT A
SAR - ART
CER- Ceramics (A/B TTS)
DRW- Drawing (A/B MWF)
FORMAT A (continued)
HUM - HUMANITIES
WPT- Western Philosophy
SPS - PSYCHOLOGY
FORMAT B
SAR - ART
CER- Ceramics (A/B TTS)
DRW- Drawing (A/B MWF)
PTG- Painting (A/B TTS)
INP- Introduction to Psychology
PTG- Painting (A/B TTS)
PPS- Printmaking (A/B MWF)
SEL- His/Her/Self
PPS- Printmaking (A/B MWF)
RCH- Architecture (A/B MWF:TTS)
CMP - COMPUTER SCIENCE
GAM- Game Programming
SDD - DANCE AND THEATER
ACC- Acting: Confidence Through Creativity
SSC - SOCIAL SCIENCES
ECO- Economics & Business
GEC- Global Economics
UNN- United Nations
LNG - LANGUAGES
DAN- Dance Workshop (A/B MWF)
IAG- Introduction to Ancient Greek
THE- Invitation to the Theater
IFR- Introduction to French
EWS - ENGLISH & WRITING SKILLS
CRW- Creative Writing
ISP- Introduction to Spanish
MPS - MATHEMATICS
RCH- Architecture (A/B MWF:TTS)
APP- Apps for Android
DAN- Dance Workshop (A/B MWF)
VIP- Video Production
CRE- The Craft of the Essay
DAA- Debate & Argumentation
CAL- Problem-Solving in Calculus
JRN- Journalism
GBR- Great Books/Great Reading
FAL- Problem-Solving in Algebra
LIT- Literature Now
GGR- Grasping Grammar
IPS- Problem-Solving in Intermediate
Precalculus
RWM- Reading & Writing the Mystery
JRN- Journalism
LLD- Lit and the Land
NAN- Novel and Narrative
RWM- Reading & Writing the Mystery
WPW- Writing Process Workshop
EFL - ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE
SPEAKERS
BCW- Becoming a Confident Writer
USA- USA: Exploring American Culture
HSS - HISTORY
CAA- Contemporary African American
Experience
HIS- U.S. History
MAG- Those Modern Ancient Greeks
NVP- Non-Violent Protest in Civil Disobedience
LIN- Introductory Problem-Solving in Linear
Algebra
TEC- Algebra Techniques Workshop
SCI - SCIENCE
ACH- Advanced Chemistry
GMB- Genetic Engineering/Molecular
Biology
IPH- Introduction to Physics
MBI- Marine Biology
MPH- Modern Physics
SPO- Sports Science
SMU - MUSIC
SPEAKERS
HSS - HISTORY
BTF- Back to the Future-History of Film
MEU- Modern Europe
HUM - HUMANITIES
SIL- Other Sides of Silence
SUM- Summer in Love
TMS- The Media and Society
RRR- Rags, Rhythm & Rock
ECC - EXTRACURRICULAR
SAT- SAT Preparation (A, A/B MWF:TTS)
Note: A/B MWF = course meets in the “A” and “B” time slots on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. A/B TTS = course meets in the “A” and “B”
time slots on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Refer to page 8 for actual times.
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FORMAT B (continued)
SPS - PSYCHOLOGY
FORMAT C
SAR – ART
FORMAT C (continued)
ART- Welcome to Art (C/D TTS)
TJI- The Journey Inward
CER- Ceramics (C/D TTS)
ETP- Social Ethics
CAN- Computer Animation
GEC- Global Economics
CRJ- Criminal Justice
DRW- Drawing (C/D MWF)
LEA- Leadership and Society
DPH- Digital Photography (C/D TTS)
LIA- Leadership in Athletics
PPR- Politics: Power & Responsibility
PPS- Printmaking (C/D MWF)
LNG - LANGUAGES
ICF- Intermediate Conversational French
ITL- Introduction to Latin
MPS - MATHEMATICS
APS- Adventures in Problem-Solving
BGE- Problem-Solving in Geometry
CRY- Cryptology
Precalculus
STS- Statistics Through Simulation
SCI - SCIENCE
AST- Observational Astronomy
HPA- Human Physiology & Anatomy
SPO- Sports Science
SAT- SAT Preparation (B, A/B MWF:TTS)
TDC- 3D Computer Design
ICS- Introduction to Computer Science
DAN- Dance Workshop (C/D MWF)
SPE- Speachmaking
THE- Invitation to the Theater
LNG - LANGUAGES
ACS- Advanced Conversational Spanish
IAR- Introduction to Arabic
ICS- Intermediate Conversational Spanish
IGR- Introduction to German
IIT- Introduction to Italian
IMC- Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
MPS - MATHEMATICS
ADV- Advanced Problem-Solving in
Trigonometry
DAA- Debate & Argumentation
FAL- Problem-Solving in Algebra
GBR- Great Books/Great Reading
Precalculus
NON- Creative Non-fiction Writing
SPEAKERS
HSS - HISTORY
POL- Poitical Revolution
HUM - HUMANITIES
ARG- Understanding Arguments
JUS- Global Justice
SPS - PSYCHOLOGY
SOC- Social Psychology
MUL- Introductory Problem Solving in
Multivariable Calculus
PST- Introductory Problem-Solving
Trigonometry
SMU - MUSIC
JAZ- Jazz Improvisation
SCI - SCIENCE
ABI- Advanced Biology
CHE- Introduction to Chemistry
GMB- Genetic Engineering/Molecular
Biology
HPA- Human Physiology & Anatomy
IPH- Introduction to Physics
ITB- Introduction to Biology
MAS- Modern Astrophysics
SAT- SAT Preparation (C, C/D MWF:TTS)
Note: A/B MWF = course meets in the “A” and “B” time slots on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. A/B TTS = course meets in the “A” and “B”
time slots on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Refer to page 8 for actual times.
Note: C/D MWF = course meets in the “C” and “D” time slots on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. C/D TTS = course meets in the “C” and
“D” time slots on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Refer to page 8 for actual times.
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FORMAT D
SAR - ART
FORMAT D (continued)
SPS - PSYCHOLOGY
ART- Welcome to Art (C/D TTS)
CER- Ceramics (C/D TTS)
NEU- Neuropsychology
DRW- Drawing (C/D MWF)
TJI- The Journey Inward
DPH- Digital Photography (C/D TTS)
CRJ- Criminal Justice
TDC- 3D Computer Design
LBW- Leadership for a Better World
GAM- Game Programming
ICC- Intermediate Conversational Chinese
ICS- Intermediate Conversational Spanish
DAN- Dance Workshop (C/D MWF)
SPE- Speachmaking
VIP- Video Production
APP- AP Level Preparation
CRE- The Craft of the Essay
SWK- Spanish Workshop
MPS - MATHEMATICS
Precalculus
LIT- Literature Now
SCI - SCIENCE
CHE- Introduction to Chemistry
SPEAKERS
ELE- Introduction to Electronics
HSS - HISTORY
Please Note: the Speechmaking class is
now under Dance and Theater.
BGE- Problem-Solving in Geometry
PAC- Problem-Solving in Adv. Calculus
Please refer to page 44 for ACCESS EXETER
Cluster choices.
MOS- Advanced French
PRE- Problem-Solving in Adv. Precalculus
ACCESS EXETER
LWK- Latin Workshop
NON- Creative Non-fiction Writing
ICS- Introduction to Computer Science
LNG - LANGUAGES
TEC- Technology & Ethics
PPS- Printmaking (C/D MWF)
FORMAT E
ITB- Introduction to Biology
SMU - MUSIC
CMB- Chamber Music
SAT- SAT Preparation (D, C/D MWF:TTS)
AFP- American Foreign Policy
HUM - HUMANITIES
ABH- The Art of Being Human
ARG- Understanding Arguments
TMS- The Media & Society
Note: C/D MWF = course meets in the “C” and “D” time slots on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. C/D TTS = course meets in the “C” and
“D” time slots on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Refer to page 8 for actual times.
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UPPER SCHOOL
Course Descriptions
The Arts: Dance and Theater, Music, and Visual Art
The Arts Department offers a range of artistic experiences in
the studio, classroom, and rehearsal space designed to challenge students and open a new world of creative possibilities.
Dance Workshop
SDD-DAN
(A/B MWF; C/D MWF)
All Grades
Arts Week, the final week of the program, features students
Through daily technique classes and rehearsals, students will learn
enrolled in the arts through exhibitions, stage and assembly
movement vocabulary and explore several American dance genres:
performances.
modern, jazz, musical theater and hip-hop. Instructors pair technique classes with dance history. The Summer School Dance Com-
DANCE AND THEATER
pany (SSDC) prepares for a culminating mixed-repertoire
performance in a proscenium theater during the final week of the
The Summer School Dance and Theater Department gives
session. Students will perform original dance pieces choreographed
you the opportunity to explore your talents, take risks in
by instructors, and will have the opportunity to dance in their own
experimenting with new experiences on the stage, and perform
and/or peer choreography. Through this course, students develop a
in the theater. We encourage you to try acting or dance with
deeper appreciation for dance and gain confidence both on and off
the knowledge that you will have a safety net of teachers and
stage. Students of all experience levels are welcome and will be
fellow students who will support you through the challenge of
challenged.
performing. Each student enters the program on common
ground. Although we appreciate past performance experiences,
prior stage experience is not a requirement of the program.
Video Production
SDD-VIP
(B, D)
All Grades
There are no auditions for our performance classes. Our goals
Are you curious about what it takes to make a Documentary film?
are simple: to make the stage a friendly environment where all
In this class you will learn the fundamentals of innovative video
feel welcome and to allow young people to discover their tal-
making and you and your classmates will produce a short creative
ents through achievement in performance.
mer program. Some of the skills learned will include using a video
camera, shot composition, recording sound, and editing. Students
Invitation to the Theater
SDD-THE
(A, C)
video exploring the campus and your fellow students in the sum-
All Grades
will shoot the activities of their fellow students in class, leisure time,
assemblies, field trips, and athletics. The final product will be an
This course combines fundamental elements of acting and stage-
entirely student-produced overview of the summer program in
craft. As members of this class, you will be part of the
documentary format. Students of all skill levels are welcome.
ensemble company of actors and techies who will produce an UPPER SCHOOL drama production entitled
“A Night of One-Act Plays and Monologues.” In exploring the world of the actor, you will learn the techniques of scene
study as well as physical and vocal expression. You will also
engage in a hands-on introduction to stagecraft which will take
you into the principles of set design and construction, lighting,
sound, and costuming. Students in this course develop confidence on stage and strong public speaking skills. Each student
also leaves with a well-rehearsed monologue suitable for college
or professional theater auditions. (NOTE: For an acting class
that does NOT include a public performance, see Acting:
Confidence through Creativity.)
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Acting: Confidence Through Creativity
SDD-ACC
(A)
All Grades
In this course, students will experience a creative introduction to
the acting process. Students will engage in both collaborative and
individual exercises in concentration, breath-release, improvisation
and mask-work. Teamwork, projecting the voice and building onstage confidence are of particular focus in the course. Classwork
will build on out-of-class assignments including written play analysis, monologue memorization, and scene rehearsals. Under the
instructor’s direction, a final in-class scene performance will bring
the wide range of acting elements into synthesis. (NOTE: For an
acting class that includes a public performance, see Invitation to the Theater.)
Speechmaking
SDD-SPE
(C, D)
All Grades
Do you want to learn how to prepare and deliver speeches in for-
credibility as speakers. Using text and video, we will analyze a wide
mal and informal environments? This class will give you plenty of
range of speeches for effective writing and delivery strategies, and
experience in both. We will stress the mastery of such basics as
we will respond with constructive criticism to each other’s work
poise, use of gestures, vocal emphasis, appropriate volume, adequate
throughout our ongoing process of revision and reflection.
eye contact, and ongoing awareness of audience response. We will
focus on writing techniques that appeal to logic, emotion, and our
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MUSIC
The Music Department invites every Summer School student,
Private Music Lessons
from advanced performer to absolute beginner, to study an
(Open to both UPPER SCHOOL and ACCESS EXETER)
instrument, sing in a chorus, play chamber music, and learn
Students may sign up for individual music lessons (no experience
jazz improvisation or theory. Whatever your level, we have a
necessary). In years past, we have offered instruction in the following: percussion, guitar, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxo-
place for you. Come join us!
Note: UPPER SCHOOL students have the option of
adding any music course listed below as a fourth course.
phone, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, and
song-writing. While we cannot, of course, guarantee to match
students with their musical requests, we will make every effort to
Chamber Music
SMU-CMB
find qualified private instruction. If you are interested in taking
(D)
All Grades
This is a class devoted to the practice and performance of instrumental chamber music from the Baroque era to the twenty-first
century. Through coached participation in small ensembles and
work with improvisational techniques you will enhance your skills
as a chamber musician, develop creative interpretation of a variety
of musical styles and perform in a public concert. Chamber Music
is recommended for the intermediate to advanced instrumentalist.
private lessons, please complete the Private Music Lessons Registration form that can be found on our website and return it to
the Summer School Office along with your application.
Note: Due to the construction of the Music Building over the
summer, there will be a shortage of available loaner instruments.
Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments.
Studio fees:
full lessons - $375 for five 50-minute lessons
half lessons - $225 for five 25-minute lessons
Rags, Rhythm & Rock: Popular Music in
America
SMU-RRR
(A)
All Grades
Did you ever wonder where Rock & Roll got its name? Or
whose hit song was first performed at an ice cream saloon in
Pennsylvania? This class traces the rich path of Popular Music from
its roots to the present day. It is a multi-media, hands-on experience class complete with recordings, readings, video, and live
demonstrations. Students will assemble a timeline and a playlist
documenting the major musicians and milestones from the worlds
of Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock, and more. We will also celebrate historically significant, music anniversaries that coincide with
the Summer School calendar.
Jazz Improvisation
SMU-JAZ
(C)
All Grades
This course, for intermediate or advanced players, includes the study
of the literature, history, and theory of jazz.You must have a minimum of three years playing experience and be able to play major
scales in eighth notes in at least 6 different keys (C, F, Bb, G, D, A) to
participate. Students will discover how to practice and develop
improvisational skills, build a repertoire for concerts and jam sessions, participate in collaborative projects with other performing
groups, and perform in a final assembly. Related activities might
include workshops or short field trips to jam sessions and concerts
with professional jazz musicians from the area. Students need not
play an instrument normally found in a jazz band (i.e., harmonica,
violin, or flute).
VISUAL ART
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Drawing: Learning to Look
SAR-DRW
It is our mission to create an experience that focuses on the
process, excitement, and hard work of making art. Students
(A/B MWF; C/D MWF)
All Grades
If you want to learn how to draw or develop the skills that you
already have, then this is the perfect class for you. In this observa-
pursuing an art portfolio suitable for college submission are
tional drawing course, students have the opportunity to develop a
encouraged to enroll in the department course offerings, as
thoughtful understanding of design, form, proportion, light and
important fundamentals are taught in each studio. All students
shadow, perspective, and space through a series of drawings from
enrolled in studio courses will exhibit their work in the annual
observation. Students will learn how to render and shade objects
Student Art Exhibit in the Frederick R. Mayer Art Center during
ranging from basic shapes (such as cubes and cylinders) to more
the final week of the session.
complex objects. Finally the class will turn to drawing portraits
and all the concepts that encompass them, including anatomy,
Architecture
SAR-RCH
mood and form. This course includes using different mediums,
(A/B MWF:TTS)
All Grades
This course will offer you an introduction to architectural model
building. Projects will require you to research, design, and produce
a poster of a well-known architect, understand and draw the lay-
including pencil and black and white charcoal.
Painting: Creating Color and Form
SAR-PTG
(A/B TTS)
All Grades
out of your dorm room, and make plans and a model for a pro-
Do you have an interest in bringing things to life with paint?
posed dream house. Serious architecture students are also encour-
Whether it be a portrait, landscape or still life, this class is for you.
age to take 3D Computer Design which features Google
This course introduces students to painting techniques and color
SketchUp®.
theory using water-mixable oil paints. Beginning painters will
learn the skills required to accurately render what they see, while
Ceramics
SAR-CER
more advanced artists will gain visual and creative know-how that
(A/B TTS; C/D TTS)
All Grades
will enhance their painting abilities. Throughout the process, stu-
Did you like to play in the mud when you were little? Still do?
dents will learn key art elements such as form, color, composition,
Like the idea of being able to have your morning tea or coffee in
texture and space. Students will work from a variety of still life
a mug you made? Want to eat your ice cream from a bowl you
objects and then move to individual projects which could include
made? Try your hand at the potter’s wheel (and other methods) in
objects, portraits or landscapes. We will also look at past and pre-
this class and you will go home with a variety of cups, bowls and
sent artists for insight, and we will bring multiple perspectives to
“who-knows-what” made of oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-
our paintings through group critiques.
safe ceramic ware. While you’re at it, you just might learn a thing
or two about making art by hand— like proportion, symmetry,
emphasis, texture, contrast, the fine art of moisture control with
clay, proper body mechanics on the potter’s wheel, and how to
glaze your finished work. No prior experience is necessary.
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Digital Photography: The Creative Experience
3D Computer Design
SAR-DPH
SAR-TDC
(C/D TTS)
All Grades
Students who are interested in learning how to use their digital
camera or smartphone camera will find this a very informative
course. This introduction to photography stresses the photographic
image as a significant visual statement. Through the work done on
various assignments, students learn how to make effective compositions that are expressive and meaningful. Along with the photographic assignments, we will learn about the basic elements of
composition, such as color theory, shape, form and texture, as well
as elements of the history of photography. Students are required to
bring their digital camera or smartphone.
SAR-PPS
(A/B MWF; C/D MWF)
All Grades
In the state-of-the-art printmaking studio, this course is a
dynamic, wide-ranging workshop that encourages students to
experiment with a variety of printing techniques such as: found
object printing, stenciling, monotype printing, linoleum block
printing, and screen-printing. Students will create a portfolio that
explores such concepts as image reversal, multiplicity, color theory,
and graphic design. Inspirations for projects include objects, photographs, media advertising, and art historical references including
Pop artist Andy Warhol and contemporary artist Shepard Fairey.
Students will use the studio's printing press for the production of
multiples and embossing prints. Inventive approaches, including
the use of photocopies, Pop art techniques, Adobe Photoshop®,
and t-shirt printing will be explored. This course uses only nontoxic materials and mediums. All levels of expertise are welcome.
Computer Animation
SAR-CAN
(C)
All Grades
Animation plays an increasingly large role in digital media, advertising, filmmaking and web design. This course explores animation
both as a creative art and as a commercial medium using software
such as Adobe® After Effects® and Autodesk Maya®. It will
expose students to a wide range of digital content creation including small web and mobile-based animations and fully rendered 3D
characters. Students will learn about developing concepts, creating
media content, editing, and using animations to convey an idea or
story. The class will also discuss the role that this type of media
plays in society and how it impacts the fields of art, design, performance, architecture, and advertising.
All Grades
SketchUp® is an easy-to-learn yet extraordinary artistic tool for
developing 3D designs.You will create three projects: designing a
dining room set, a chess set, and a project of your own choosing.
The class will also include an introduction to 3D printing. No
experience is necessary. Serious architecture students should consider this course as well as the Architecture course. Please note
that students must bring their own laptop computers for
this course.
Welcome to Art!
SAR-ART
Printmaking from Pop to the Street
(C, D)
(C/D TTS)
All Grades
If you have an interest in art and want to learn more about it, this
class is a great place to start. Introduction to studio art will explore
the different concepts of 2D design, which is an essential part of
numerous art forms including web design, abstract art, realist art,
photography, film, printmaking and more. The course will explore
a variety of two-dimensional elements such as line, shape, unity,
texture, balance, contrast, perspective, and color theory. A series of
projects will enable you to explore how these elements interact as
you develop and create your own designs. This course will also use
numerous mediums including pencil, markers, black and white
charcoal, collage and acrylic paints. This is a ruler friendly class, so
all skill levels are welcome.
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Computer Science
The Summer School Computer Science Department is committed
to the belief that a combination of group activities and individual
exploration results in the acquisition of problem-solving skills by
students. Our objective is to see every student become comfort-
tion. The application will be uploaded to your Android™ cellphone. By using Google’s Android™ we have access to GPS,
Google Maps™ and motion sensors. We will use classroom computers; bring your own Android™ phones.
able using a computer, either in the area of information technol-
Prerequisite: previous programming experience is helpful,
ogy (applications) or in computer programming. For all courses,
but not required.
you will be required to use a microcomputer on a local area net-
Game Programming
work. You will be challenged to express yourself using current
CMP-GAM
technology available through Exeter's extensive technological
Think about those online games that you play. Have you wondered
how software engineers write these programs? Is it difficult? It is
not too difficult, but it does take time to learn how to write a program using animation. What a perfect summertime experience!
This course will introduce you to the basic concepts of game programming. We will use Adobe’s® Flash® and Flash’s® programming
language, ActionScript®. Flash® is the perfect combination for flexing your creativity and learning computer programming. No previous experience is needed.You will have the opportunity to write
Flash® movies, using graphics, video, and sound while learning the
elemental principles of writing content for the web.You will leave
with an appreciation of the technical skills of a game designer and
write a few of your own games to play with your friends.Your
work will be published on your own website.
resources. Each course stresses cooperative work, problem-solving techniques, structured use of applications, and ethical uses of
the computer within a community.
Introduction to Computer Science
CMP-ICS
(C, E)
This course in computer science will begin with Java™ basics. How
do we write a simple program? How do we talk to the computer?
While we learn the technical skills necessary to write a program,
we will also begin to understand how to think about problems to
be solved–algorithmic development. Much time will be spent on
honing your logical thinking skills. Each day will begin with a new
puzzle to be solved. What do you already know? What do we need
to find out? What is the desired outcome? By working as a group
we can solve the problem employing particular problem-solving
strategies. The next step is to get the computer to solve the problem for us. The strategies applied in this course are easily transferred
across many disciplines.You will learn to parse the data and apply
clear-headed thinking to the problem of the day. By the end of this
course, you will be confident of your new computer science skills.
You will come away knowing how to approach a problem from a
programmer’s point of view, and be ready to take a full year of
computer science at your high school.
Prerequisite: one year of algebra.
Apps for Android™
CMP-APP
(B)
Would you like to write your own app for your Android™ cell
phone? This is an introductory course in computer science in
which students will analyze and modify Android™ applications.
Our language will be ActionScript®, the language responsible for
all of the Flash® applications you will find on the Internet. The
objective of Apps for Android™ is to learn how to structure applications, and develop problem-solving skills by exercising math, science, and engineering abilities. Programs will be debugged and
tested for outcomes. The successful student will be able to identify
a problem, define it clearly, and write code for the desired solu-
(A, D)
All Grades
Technology and Ethics
CMP-TEC
(D)
All Grades
“Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it
keeps its brain.” J.K. Rowling
This course is for students who are interested in analyzing how
technology is changing us as a people and whether we can call
this change progress. Technology touches every aspect of our culture and shapes the way we see the world. How does Facebook
change our personal relationships? Does Wikipedia® have all of
the answers? Is Twitter relevant? Should we care what WikiLeaks
exposes? What kind of technology ecology do we employ to prevent disasters of disinformation? What happens to cultures when
they are information “poor”? What kind of technology would
you like to invent? Through selected readings, questions like these
will be discussed in our classroom. With so much technology in
our lives, its use is taken for granted. In this course, the student
will be able to focus on what all of these small machines are doing
to us, for good or ill.
English and Writing Skills
The Summer School English Department believes that students
learn best when they are actively engaged with each other as
well as with the material. Student-generated and centered discussions - about literature, about student writing, about themes
of social and moral significance - are at the heart of each classroom and require attentive and responsible preparation and
participation from each member of the class. The English
Department also believes that written expression is an integral
part of learning, communicating, and thinking. You can expect
to engage in the process of writing and to develop the skills of
peer-editing and revision in both literature and writing courses.
All courses are designed to enhance speaking, listening, read-
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The Craft of the Essay
EWS-CRE
Literature Now
active discussion, courses will run only when there is an enroll-
EWS-LIT
of English: a TOEFL is required to enroll in an EWS
course. Please refer to page 6 for more details.
Creative Writing
EWS-CRW
(A, B, C, D) All Grades
This course is for students who have previous experience with
and investment in creative writing and is designed to help young
writers discover and develop their own personal and artistic voice.
The course is conducted as a workshop which provides a forum
for discussion of published works as well as the students’ own
pieces. Students may expect to write in several genres, often in
class, and to be willing to share their writing. They will learn how
to participate in writing workshops and to critique each other’s
work. The course encourages openness to experimentation and
revision.
EWS-WPW
(A, B, C, D)
Grades 10 - 11
The Writing Process Workshop offers students an in-depth examination of the elements of the writing process. Students will learn to
generate compelling topics, organize their ideas, use effective transitions, and write with style and precision. Assignments will help
writers become aware of audience and purpose even as they discover strategies for sustaining longer pieces of prose. All essay assignments will be drawn from personal experience and will not address
the traditional five-paragraph form. As a student in this course, you
will become part of a community of writers engaged in collaborative analysis and discussion. Classroom workshops will facilitate
open-discussion critique, peer-editing, and revision. Reading will
complement the writing assignments and offer models for your
prose.
(B, D)
All Grades
We are all strangers in a strange land. Over the course of our lifetimes we expend considerable time and energy attempting to
understand ourselves, our world, and our place in it. Literature, as
it turns out, is one of the chief ways in which we make sense of
the human experience. Fortunately, great writers live amongst us
today, writing imaginatively about our times, our struggles, and
our identities, proving that popular fiction plays a vitally important role in our culture. To illustrate this truth, this course will be
devoted to the deep reading and discussion of sophisticated contemporary fiction by writers such as: Morrison, Ondaatje, Diaz,
Danticat, Doerr, Beatty, Tartt, Lahiri, Ishiguro, and Zadie Smith. In
exploring the ways in which our world is refracted through the
stories we tell, students may expect to read ambitiously, to write
analytically, and to have a rich Harkness experience.
Lit and the Land
EWS-LLD
Writing Process Workshop
Grades 11-12
This writing-intensive course focuses on the formal essay required
in high schools and colleges across the range of academic disciplines. Students will work on developing strong, viable theses and
supporting them effectively with persuasive evidence and specific
details. Moving beyond the traditional five-paragraph essay, students will read, discuss, and analyze classic and contemporary
works by essayists such as Orwell, Bacon, Swift, E. B. White,
Hurston, Didion, Sedaris, and others. Harkness discussions, peer
editing, and writing assignments will emphasize strategies for critical analysis and effective rhetorical techniques. Students will also
examine the personal essay, which is the basis of a successful college application essay.
ing, writing, and thinking skills. Because our pedagogy stresses
ment minimum of eight students. For non-native speakers
(B, D)
(A)
All Grades
Do you like to spend time outdoors? Do you like to connect
what you read to whatʼs happening around you in the world? Do
you learn best when you get to move your hands and body along
with your mind? If so, then this course is for you. Modeled on
Phillips Exeterʼs iconic regular session Lit and the Land course, this
class will explore the genre of environmental literature and its relevance to contemporary environmental touchstones such as climate change, sustainability, and the local food movement. We will
focus on close observation of the natural world and on translating
our observations into evocative prose. We will read a range of
classical and contemporary writers like Thoreau, Abbey, Leopold,
Dillard, and McKibben. This course affords significant time outdoors practicing Harkness afield where we will use portable camp
chairs to assemble our Harkness table wherever we find ourselves
outside--atop a local peak, for example, on the beach, or in a
hemlock grove in the campus woods. Please note: in addition to
our core texts and our Harkness conversations, this course offers a
rigorous writing curriculum.You will write daily about your
experiences outside and about the texts you read, honing your
ability to use language well as you process the natural world in
words. To see the work of previous classes, please visit
www.litandtheland.wordpress.com.
Journalism
EWS-JRN
(A, B)
All Grades
Like to see your name in print? Interested in how the news
gets reported and written? This course will teach you the basics
of journalism — including social media and the latest digital
technologies. With your classmates, and using Twitter® Facebook®, blogging and video, you will write, edit and produce a
weekly newspaper on the Web and in print, chronicling the
doings of your fellow students in Summer School with breaking news stories, features, commentaries, editorials and photos,
http://www.peasummertimes.com/ You will have the opportunity to hone your skills in researching, interviewing, thinking,
speaking and writing clearly, and meeting deadlines.You will learn
how InDesign® is used in newspaper layout. And you will study
current events to engage in spirited discussions about how journalists cover news around the world.
Novel and Narrative
EWS-NAN
(A)
All Grades
This course offers you the chance to explore engaging contemporary novels and the literary techniques they employ. With a rigorous reading schedule of thirty pages per night, you will encounter
the likes of Toni Morrison, Sherman Alexie, Larry Watson, and
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Junot Diaz. Harkness conversations will comprise the bulk of our
time together as we focus on strengthening our skills in critical
thinking and close textual analysis. We will also devote significant
time to drafting and redrafting a series of personal narratives as
you seek to practice and employ the literary techniques modeled
by the texts you read. You will learn to write clean, evocative
prose as you engage in conversation about what constitutes good
writing. This course will strengthen your reading, writing, thinking, and speaking skills.
AP Level Preparation
EWS-APP
(D)
Grades 11-12
This course will prepare students to confidently meet the challenges
posed by the AP Literature & Composition curriculum. In addition
to refining their close reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills, students will learn and implement strategies to help them
successfully navigate the AP Literature exam. To this end, students
will have ample opportunity to complete multiple choice assignments and write in-class essays under strict time conditions that
accurately simulate the exam and its unique demands. As we proceed as a class, we will also pursue the greater aim of deepening our
appreciation of great works of literature, new and old alike. In
Harkness discussions, students will meaningfully articulate their
thoughts as they read complex works by authors such as Bronte,
Borges, Woolf, Wilde, Conrad, Calvino, and Kundera. The reading
list changes yearly.
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Reading and Writing the Mystery
Great Books/Great Reading
EWS-RWM
EWS-GBR
(A, B)
All Grades
(A, C)
All Grades
In his ground-breaking essay, "The Simple Art of Murder,"
Raymond Chandler wrote, “Down these mean streets a man [or
woman] must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid. He is the hero; he is everything." And with this
seemingly simple concept, Chandler inspired millions of readers
and many writers of crime fiction. Decades later, novelist Sue
Grafton built upon this concept, saying, "Mysteries are about the
psychology of crime and the psychology of human nature.” In this
course, you'll learn more about the genre of crime writing by
reading and discussing many stories, author interviews, and craft
articles. And by writing. A lot. Students will produce a variety of
narrative scenes and flash fiction all of which falls -- in some way
-- into the crime genre, and finish by producing a completed
story. Class time will be used for workshops and to discuss model
stories. A highlight of the summer will be a visit by one or more
authors.
As Holden Caulfield thinks to himself in The Catcher and the Rye,
“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours
and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it.
That doesn’t happen much, though.” It’s true, it doesn’t happen much,
but when we’re able to find a knockout text and have a great discussion about it with each other around the Harkness table, it’s magical. In
this course, we will aspire to this goal, and it will appeal to students
who, like Holden, love to read (or are still learning to love to read) and
who are seeking exposure to novels and short stories that are diverse,
dynamic, and compelling. More specifically, we’ll busy ourselves with
complex, challenging page turners by such writers as Fitzgerald,
Hemingway, Hurston, Baldwin, McCullers, O’Connor, DeLillo and
Vonnegut, depending on the year. In addition to reading critically, students will be asked to write analytically in an effort to deepen their
relationship with the material.
Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Debate & Argumentation
EWS-NON
(C, D)
All Grades
How can techniques of fiction enhance non-fiction writing? Ask
Tom Wolfe, John McFee, Gay Talese, Lillian Ross and other masters of what is sometimes called “New Journalism.” This course
explores the intensive research, interviewing and re-writing that
make non-fiction read like the best fiction. Think Friday Night
Lights. Nothing is invented but the writer is so immersed in the
subject that simple prose becomes lasting literature. Students will
study works like Ross’s Portrait of Hemingway, Talese’s Frank Sinatra
Has a Cold, and Wolfe’s Kandy-Colored Tangerine-Flake Streamline
Baby. This course is for students who have previous experience
with, or interest in journalism and fiction, and dream of seeing
their writing in Rolling Stone or perhaps on the big screen in Hollywood.
Grasping Grammar
EWS-GGR
(A, C)
All Grades
This course focuses on the fundamentals of English grammar: verb
forms, pronoun cases, agreement, parallel structure, idioms, transitions, syntax, and diction. Students will read and discuss short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction essays as models of effective writing
essential to academic success. Students will also study vocabulary
and work at strengthening their own writing skills through assignments that emphasize logical development of theses and supporting arguments. While not designed as a course to prepare students
for specific exams, Grasping Grammar may help students feel better
prepared for the SAT II Writing Test and the AP Language and
Composition Exam.
EWS-DAA
(A, C)
All Grades
In this course, you will be given an introduction to the fundamentals of debate and will have many opportunities to practice these
fundamentals in the classroom. We will focus on the research and
development of constructive and negative speeches through library
research.You will learn to make presentations that include a traditional debate format with cross-examination. We will analyze and
evaluate a variety of forms of rhetoric. No previous debate experience is required to take the course.
Please Note: the Speechmaking class is now under Dance and
Theater.
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English for Non-Native Speakers
Exeter Summer School provides a language immersion experi-
Creative Writing for Non-Native Speakers
ence for non-native English speakers in: dormitory assignments,
EFL-CRW
(A, C)
All Grades
extracurricular activities, assemblies, and the bulk of academic
Do you love to write? Do you have a story to tell? This introduc-
work. The following courses are offered to help students gain
tory workshop will help students improve their writing and
confidence in their immersion and to support non-native speak-
develop a love of language by offering significant writing prac-
ing students who are still honing their skills in spoken English,
tice. Students will explore narrative, fiction, and poetry while
English grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation. Stu-
practicing the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation. They
dent-generated and centered discussions are at the heart of
will be asked to write often, both in and out of class, producing a
each classroom and require attentive and responsible participation from each member of the class. We recommend that
non-native speakers of English enroll in USA:
portfolio of short creative pieces. Additionally, students will
develop listening and speaking skills essential to a writing workshop. Short readings--primarily stories and poems--will provide
models for student work.
Exploring American Culture and in no more than
one of the other three courses listed below.
Grasping Grammar for Non-Native
Speakers
Becoming a Confident Writer for
Non-Native Speakers
EFL-GGR
EFL-BCW
(A, B, C, D)
(B, D)
All Grades
In this course, students will become better speakers and writers of
Grade 10
English. They will compose a number of short pieces that we will
In this introductory writing workshop, we will proceed in the
use to identify weaknesses in their writing so that students can
belief that the act of writing can help produce confidence in
focus their attention on the areas of greatest need. This diagnostic
reading, writing, and thinking skills. You will complete daily
approach will provide individualized attention to each student
writing exercises that stress observation, description, detail, and
and afford them the opportunity to refine their command of
development of voice. We will build confidence in skills through
English. In addition, students will undertake a formal study of
frequent short pieces of writing from experience and consistent
parts of speech, noun clauses, adjective clauses, gerunds, and
reinforcement of “showing” rather than “telling.” Students will
infinitives.
be led through the process of drafting, editing, and evaluating
their own writing. Prose assignments may include personal narratives, personal essays, and expository writing. Harkness discus-
USA: Exploring American Culture
EFL-USA
(A, B, C, D)
All Grades
sions will examine works of non-fiction prose and will provide a
This course is for non-native English speakers who want to
forum for discussing drafts of students’ papers. If you enroll in
develop their writing and discussion skills. Through challenging
this course, you will become a member of a small community of
and enjoyable activities, you will discover a lot about American
writers eager to help one another through thoughtful discussion
culture that is especially useful if you plan to attend high school
and literary analysis. Note: students interested in writing
or college in the United States.You will read, discuss and write
poetry or short fiction should sign up for the Creative
about essays, poems, magazine and newspaper articles.You will see
Writing (EFL-CRW) course rather than for Becoming a
American films.You will study American education, history, art,
Confident Writer (EFL-BCW).
customs, people, and food. Our international Harkness Table discussions will expand your English vocabulary and help meet your
needs as a foreign student visiting a new country.
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History and Social Sciences
Modern Europe (1945-Present)
The Summer School Department of History and Social Sciences
In this course, you will study contemporary Europe as it emerged
from wars and fascism and as it moves towards greater integration
and international responsibility. We will study forms of economic
and political cooperation among European nation states and the
evolution of the European Community and its continued expansion. We will review problems such as the renewed East-West
détente, the North-South conflict, and Europe’s responses to
other world or area issues.You will specialize in the recent history
of one European country as the focus of your course project. We
will use films, debates, and interviews with students on campus in
the course of our study.
offers a diverse program of study for motivated students who
want an experience that may not be available to them during
the academic year. We strive to offer a curriculum that emphasizes a broad understanding of the human experience. Courses
include studies in American and world history as well as the
social sciences. In order to provide a deeper understanding of
human thought and behavior, we offer selections in economics,
humanities, media studies, psychology, and philosophy. In all
areas of study, you will have the opportunity to explore ideas,
HSS-MEU
(B)
All Grades
question concepts, and conduct research while developing
U.S. History
essential skills in analytical reading, writing, and collaborative
HSS-HIS
work.
This course serves as an introduction to major themes in American history. We will think carefully about how American values
and institutions have been created and changed over time. In particular, we will explore the concept of freedom as an ongoing
contested definition between liberty and equality. We will study
topics, such as independence and Revolution, Civil War and
Reconstruction, the Gilded Age and progressivism, the Great
Depression and the New Deal, and the struggle for racial and gender equality. Along the way, we will learn about seminal political
leaders such as Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick
Douglass, Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther
King, Malcolm X, Betty Friedan, and Gloria Steinem. We will ask
how these political actors sought to modify the meaning of freedom in the American imagination. This class will prepare you to
write analytical essays, conduct library research, and enhance your
performance on exams like the AP and the IB – in short, a foundation for college-level work. Any student – American or international – who would like to (re)discover the American past is
welcome!
HISTORY
American Foreign Policy in a New World
HSS-AFP
(D)
Grades 11-12
At a time of rapid global transitions, American foreign policy
faces complex challenges. In this course we will follow events as
they happen and think about options for action. A “meeting” in
the White House Situation Room will immediately bring into
play major elements of foreign policy planning and responses:
State Department, Pentagon, CIA, NSC, and the UN (international negotiations, conciliation, war, and peace-keeping). Major
emphasis will be on current problem-solving, within the proven
deliberations of the G8 and G20 countries. Cooperation and
coordination with the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and
China) is increasing in importance. Topics of discussion will
include the Near East, terrorism, religion, ethnic strife, arms control, environmental issues, and social change in world affairs and
America’s response and leadership. Each student will prepare brief
country reports to teach fundamental facts, write a book review
and deliver an oral report to the class on bilateral relations
between the USA and their country of choice from 2006-2014,
based on research in the Academy’s Library.Videos and DVD’s
will highlight past situations, policies, and persons.
(A)
All Grades
Those Modern Ancient Greeks
HSS-MAG
(A)
All Grades
Centuries later the ancient Greeks still influence our modern 21st
Century society. In this course we will look at the social, political,
and cultural richness of the ancient Greek world and its many
connections to our time.You will study the men and women of
ancient Greece and their society with a critical eye and see how
many of their achievements can be linked to today’s world. Using
a variety of materials, we will review enduring Greek accomplishments in politics, literature, drama, comedy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, and athletics and their links to our own
time. We will also explore such topics as democracy and Pericles
as a leader of Athens, conflicts with Sparta, the Persian wars, and
the question of whether Alexander deserves to be called “great.”
Short readings of primary sources will enable you to sample such
great writers as Homer, Hesiod, Thucydides, Herodotus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, and Sappho. Each student
will be encouraged to choose areas of personal interest within the
course for individual study.
Non-Violent Protest in Civil Disobedience
HSS-NVP
(A)
All Grades
A more peaceful outcome to the greatest human injustices has
historically been accomplished through one simple, passionate
solution: non-violent protest in civil disobedience. Just as Mahatma
Gandhi led India's independence movement, just as Martin
Luther King Jr. ushered in the civil rights movement in America,
and just as Nelson Mandela ended apartheid in South Africa, so do
these great movement leaders – and a host of others that came
before and after them – have an extraordinary lesson for us all. In
a world that is dangerously growing more armed by the day, we
have a choice, not just whom to follow but, as educated and privileged few, how we are going to choose to lead others. This is not
just a history course about non-violent protest, but the hope of
our generation to bring about positive change in the world, using
resolve and reconciliation as weapons. Don't miss this unique
opportunity to learn about the possibility of non-violent protest
for change from the 20th century’s greatest activists.You will be
heeding Gandhi’s exhortation to become the change you wish to
see in the world.
Back to the Future: A History of Film
HSS-BTF
(B)
All Grades
In this course you will study the films that inspire generations
and nations. We will study the psychological effects of such editing techniques as the montage, and the storytelling strategy of
propaganda. And, we will seek out the cinematic innovations that
stir the hearts of an audience. Have you ever wondered whom
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Steven Spielberg studied on his way to becoming the great director he is today? Or, why he is the last remaining director still
shooting on 35mm film? By the end of your summer course,
you will have a greater understanding of the movements and the
artists who shaped our contemporary lives during Modernism,
the American Dream, and the current Digital Age. Don’t miss
this study of 100 years of our human experience.
The Contemporary African American
Experience
HSS-CAA
(A)
All Grades
The African-American experience is completely unique in world
history. Through years of slavery, oppression, and struggle, the
people of African descent have created a vibrant culture. Recent
developments show that, despite progress, African Americans still
suffer injustices in a country where race still matters. This course
will cover the development of Black life from the Harlem
Renaissance, through the Civil Rights and Black Power movement, and culminate in the study of current issues (#blacklivesmatter) in the lives of African-Americans. We will study black
music, art, and literature to hear the voices of people like
Langston Hughes, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, and Maya
Angelou.
Political Revolution: Freedom
and Its Discontents
HSS-POL
(C)
All Grades
What is a political revolution and how do you know? In this
course, we will analyze the catalysts and consequences of the
French Revolution and the Russian Revolution. In each case, we
will consider two principle themes. First, we will observe the distinctive language of human freedom in each revolutionary landscape; second, we will ask about the technologies that actors
deployed to achieve their purposes. Keeping in mind what we
have learned about the technologies of revolution under the
French and Russian cases, we will turn to the regional dynamics
of the Arab Spring. Should the Arab Spring be understood as a
series of social protest movements or does it count as a period of
political revolution? This course will teach you how to use historical analysis as a method for thinking more abstractly about revolutionary patterns in the social sciences. Class readings will
include selections from Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, EmmanuelJoseph Sieyès, Edmund Burke and Olympe de Gouges. In addition to these materials, we will analyze documentary photography
taken in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Syria during the Arab
Spring.
HUMANITIES
Global Justice
HUM-JUS
(C)
All Grades
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scientists. Students will be exposed to the ideas of Aristotle, Plato,
Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Lao-Tzu, the Dalai Lama,
Gandhi, Confucius, Martin Luther King Jr., Pope Francis, and others, as they consider such topics as mysticism, prophecy, the spiritual
nature of the human psyche, and the acquisition of inner peace.We
will also explore the relationship between religion and violence
that has unfortunately impacted humanity throughout history. We
will examine concepts like prejudice, the human tendency to
mythologize, religion as a defense mechanism, the roots of religious
thought, nihilism, terrorism, atheism, deism, and agnosticism.
Media has granted us a front-row seat to the great issues afflicting
all corners of the world; oppression and human trafficking, genocide and war, tribalism and dictatorships, poverty, slum life, and
orphans and street children. The digital age now challenges our
current generation to new levels of understanding and action.
Oscar award winning films display in HD global suffering and
international conspiracy. Best-sellers reveal the success and failure
of those leading us to action. Rising up is a generation of activists
searching for truth and restoration. This course will investigate
those connections that relate persons to one another and the
structures that facilitate and inhibit our ability to work for justice
on their behalf. We will consider the work of non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and ideas about sustainability, empowerment, and community development. We will examine current
foreign aid distribution policies and the growing dependency on
first world nations. Finally, we will look at the role the media
plays in focusing the world’s attention on these issues.
How might one argue for the right to an abortion or the injustice of the death penalty? In this course we will attempt to
answer such questions by exploring the structure of persuasive
argument. We will cover the concepts of validity, truth, fallacy, and
inductive vs. deductive reasoning, and use these concepts to analyze and evaluate specific arguments. Special emphasis will be
placed on legal and moral reasoning, including a study of the
affirmative action and abortion issues. This course is designed to
improve both written and oral communication skills.
Western Philosophy
The Art of Being Human
HUM-WPT
(A)
Grades 11-12
This course is designed to investigate some of the major ideas
that have shaped the western philosophical tradition. The course
will engage questions such as: what is time?, is there a God?, do
human beings have free will?, what is the nature of existence?,
what does it mean to say, “I know” something?, what is the
nature of evil? Students will engage in conversation with some of
the great classical and contemporary minds who have reflected on
these questions. We will examine their arguments with an eye
toward how they continue to influence the way we perceive,
interpret, and understand the world in which we live.
The Media and Society
HUM-TMS
(B, D)
All Grades
How does the media affect society? Through the study of newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film and the Internet, you will
explore the influence of the media on various aspects of American society, including politics, business, the military, and consumer
and fashion trends. International students with a strong command of English are encouraged to enroll in this course.
Other Sides of Silence
HUM-SIL
(B)
All Grades
Are you interested in exploring possible interpretations of the ultimate meaning of life and probing modern assertions that “God is
Dead” or “God is not One”? This course confronts such questions
by studying works of major philosophers, theologians, and social
Understanding Arguments
HUM-ARG
HUM-ABH
(C, D)
(D)
All Grades
All Grades
Challenging and thought-provoking ideas from philosophy, psychology, science, music, art, mythology, world religions, and literature will
be our focus in this course. We will synthesize various intellectual
disciplines. Taking a humanistic approach, we will discuss the ideas of
such people as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Picasso, Einstein, Mozart,
Buddha, and C.S. Lewis. We will speculate about the nature of what
is considered classical, with an emphasis on the inductive method.
Summer in Love
HUM-SUM
(A)
All Grades
Love has been called “a many-splendored thing” and a “burning
ring of fire.” It is a word that everyone comprehends, but whose
precise definition nobody quite knows. Perhaps, more than anything else, love is an emotion, a delightful debilitation – analogous
to fever or sickness – that routs the brain, stirs the blood, and
weakens the knees. In this course, we will examine how
humankind’s conception of love in the West has changed dramatically over millennia, ranging widely from Greek and Roman antiquity to present day neuroscience. Along the way, we’ll ask many
questions pertaining to the very nature of love (and, incidentally,
resolve very few of them), including: is love some cosmic, ethereal
emotion? a historical, cultural product? an evolutionarily advantageous, biochemical process? or merely the godhead of threadbare
platitudes? Strange and wonderful, love governs our lives, which is
all the more reason to think about it philosophically
PSYCHOLOGY
Neuropsychology
The courses offered in psychology aim to help you become
acquainted with a variety of psychological theories and to
equip you to apply these theories to your life in order to better
understand your own development. In each course, there is an
attempt to establish a balance between psychological texts, literary works, and films on the one hand, and the personal
experience and concerns of the students on the other hand.
His/Her/Self
SPS-SEL
(A)
All Grades
What does it mean to be male or female? To answer this question we
might examine the ways in which media, (movies, video games,TV,
music and advertising) are able to influence ideas about masculinity
and femininity. In an attempt to decipher what makes us who we are,
we examine the part that both our brains and our bodies play in this
search. Using the prism of religious influences and global diversity as
well as the role of heroes, past and present, we may find some clues to
this puzzle. More importantly; we will discuss both valid assumptions
and misconceptions about our roles and look for tools that will help us
negotiate the challenges of life in the 21st century.
Introduction to Psychology
SPS-INP
(A, B, C, D)
All Grades
In this course we explore the science of human behavior and cognition. We begin by looking at methodology (experiments and
case studies), and then discuss learning and memory (eyewitness
testimony), problem-solving, intelligence (the en vogue concept of
multiple intelligences), and language. After focusing on cognition
we turn to social behavior, discussing techniques of persuasion and
the effects of groups on individuals’ behavior (mob psychology
and bystander intervention). Finally, we study psychopathology—
specifically, the symptoms and treatment of mental illnesses such as
depression, schizophrenia, and autism. Students are graded on class
participation, opinion papers, and group projects.
The Journey Inward
SPS-TJI
(B, D)
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All Grades
Have you ever thought deeply about the journey of your life? Where
you have come from and where you are going? This course will focus
on finding answers to the questions of personal growth and selfunderstanding by exploring psychological theories, literature and film.
We will start by exploring developmental theory through the likes of
Freud, Kohlberg, Erikson and various (in)famous psychological experiments, before applying those theories to characters from classic
works of fiction.We will then turn that theoretical lens upon ourselves and, through journal keeping, explore dreams, fantasies, early life
experiences, group dynamics, the nature of evil and the importance of
love. If you want to better understand what it means to live and grow,
it might be time to take a journey inward.
SPS-NEU
(D)
All Grades
This course is designed to introduce you to the biological underpinnings
of the brain’s influence on behavior.We will delve into topics such as
neuroanatomy, brain development and plasticity, learning and memory,
sensation and perception, and neurodegenerative disorders.We will use
the findings from current research to evaluate some of the major questions in the field of neuroscience. Can the brain recover from severe
trauma? Why do we sleep? Do gender differences exist at the neural
level? In addition, we will uncover how perception of the world around
us impacts behavior and how we respond to everyday experiences.
Increasing your understanding of the brain’s involvement in every
thought, emotion and action you experience, this course will explore
behavior at the level of the synapse up through the mysteries of neural
networks.
Social Psychology
SPS-SOC
(C)
Grades 11-12
This course will introduce you to social psychology, the scientific
study of social life.As humans are inherently social beings, the
range of topics we will consider is quite broad: decision-making,
behavior in groups, cooperation and helping, persuasion, stereotyping and prejudice, aggression and conflict, and the influence of
subtle and automatic stimuli on our behavior. Relating these topics to everyday experience and current events is an important
component of the course.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Social Ethics
SSC-ETP
(C)
Grades 11-12
This course introduces students to a variety of debates concerning
contemporary ethical issues. Through reading and Harkness discussions, you will consider some of the most compelling moral topics
of our time: capital punishment, cloning, stem cell research,
euthanasia, free speech, the treatment of war prisoners, conservation and the environment. The course will provide you with the
analytical tools necessary for examining and critiquing these issues,
while also helping you to define and support your own positions.
Leadership and Society
SSC-LEA
(C)
All Grades
In this course you will be introduced to several types of leaders
who have significantly affected society. We will study concepts
from various disciplines such as anthropology, history, mythology,
psychology, and philosophy in order to gain a greater understanding of the interaction of leaders in their respective societies.
Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Albert Einstein, Mao
Zedong, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Eleanor Roosevelt,
Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and others may be among
the leaders we examine. We will emphasize the critical thinking
skills you will need to be successful in college.
Leadership in Athletics
SSC-LIA
(C)
Politics: Power and Responsibility
All Grades
The world of sports is rife with examples of great leaders and
challenges that can allow us to explore the complexity of leadership. This course will explore how leadership manifests itself on
the field from the perspective of players such as Michael Jordan
and Peyton Manning, as well as from the sidelines through
coaches such as John Wooden and Joe Torre. We will be examining current events that reflect leadership challenges for coaches,
athletes, and fans such as steroid usage, the off-field behavior of
professional athletes and coaches, or the more recent scandal at
Penn State. Topics to explore will include skills and characteristics
of sports leaders, the relationship between leaders and followers,
coaches as leaders, team captains as leaders, conflict resolution and
team dynamics, and the role of gender in sports leadership.
Leadership for a Better World
SSC-LBW
(D)
All Grades
How do I change the world? Not alone! In this course, students
will examine the ideals of civic engagement and social justice by
exploring modes for leadership in the global community through
politics, service, community development and activism. Research
shows that we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and our democratic structures. Students will
look at ways to reconnect with each other and their communities, and discover how they can lead others to make a difference.
Basic Principles of Criminal Justice
SSC-CRJ
(B, D)
Grades 11-12
Is America’s system of criminal justice sufficient for today? This is
our focus in this course which considers such problems as search
and seizure, rights of privacy, cruel and unusual punishment,
speedy trial and appeal, and dealing with minors. We will make
use of recent cases and themes to debate the big questions around
justice.
Economics and Business Principles
SSC-ECO
(A, B, C)
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Grades 11-12
Current economic issues and business operations will be our focus
in this course. This is NOT a course in economic theory, although
you will learn the essential facts and theories about investment,
productivity, inflation, recession, monetary and fiscal policy, and the
stock and bond markets. In addition, we will examine some basic
business financial methods. Only students with a thorough
mastery of English should enroll in this course.
SSC-PPR
(B)
All Grades
Politics, it has been said, is the art of striving to maintain, share,
transfer, and influence the distribution of power. This course will
examine how power—the ability to achieve desired ends and,
when necessary, influence the behavior of others to bring about
these ends—and responsibility mesh in political life. We will consider the pressures of balancing money and influence; the difference between enemies and adversaries; the difficulty negotiating
through competing loyalties—loyalty to one’s party, to one’s constituency, and to one’s own ideals; of knowing when to fight passionately and knowing when to compromise. We will also
consider the “soft” and “hard” tools of power and their relative
strengths and weaknesses. Readings include both classic and contemporary authors: Aristotle, Thomas Hobbes, Niccolo Machiavelli, Max Weber,Vaclav Havel, Joseph Nye, Fareed Zakaria, and
Michael Ignatieff.
Global Economics
SSC-GEC
(A, C)
Grades 11-12
Why are some countries more developed than others? What
responsibilities do the wealthy nations have towards the poor
nations? Is democracy necessary for countries to develop economically? Could child labor be beneficial to poor countries’
economies? These are just some of the questions we will discuss.
This course introduces students to the principles of international
and development economics. We will study a wide range of international issues including inequality and poverty in less developed
countries, the lives of the poor, foreign aid and debt relief, microlending, global financial crises, the role that geography plays in
development, and the role that organizations such as the World
Bank might have. Only students with a thorough mastery
of English should enroll in this course.
The United Nations: Global Community
SSC-UNN
(A)
All Grades
How much do you know about the UN? Since the end of World
War II, this international organization has grown from 51 to 193
member nations. Like any family, it has experienced both
achievements and setbacks. It has celebrated the end of the Cold
War and the independence of post-colonial nations but it has also
faced genocides, terrorism and natural disasters. Its current challenge is to adapt to increasing demands for justice, fairness, and
the rule of law in a world of diminished resources. Through
weekly Model UN sessions, simulations, and engagement with
guest speakers this class will examine the UN’s efforts to find
solutions to the many challenges we face in the 21st century.
Examining UN campaigns to end human trafficking, violence
against women, and environmental degradation will prepare students to become discerning and responsible citizens within the
global community.
LANGUAGES
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learning two, three or even four foreign languages is a highly
pronouns, numbers, colors, and activities will be mastered. We
include films, magazine articles, poetry, music, and food tasting in
our curriculum. This is a great course for those who would like
to explore a new language.
valued skill. Students taking a modern language will find them-
Introduction to Ancient Greek
selves immersed in the language for five hours a week, with a
LNG-IAG
variety of homework exercises to reinforce the essential skills of
For thousands, of years, Ancient Greek was the language of western science, medicine, philosophy, law, and the arts. This course
will introduce you to Ancient Greek and its many usages in
today’s modern world. Whether you are interested in Classical
civilizations, expanding your vocabulary, or studying any of the
many disciplines with origins in Ancient Greece, this course will
provide you with invaluable background and terminology.
Through a focus on Ancient Greek vocabulary, students will
become familiar with the Greek alphabet and will gain a basic
knowledge of Ancient Greek syntax.
In a world where globalization is a rapidly growing reality,
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Harkness class
encourages active learning and fosters participation. Whether
you are looking to strengthen your skills in a language you are
already studying, eager to try something new before college,
or hoping to gain basic fluency for more pleasurable travel,
these introductory courses will suit your needs. Instruction in the
introductory classes assumes no prior knowledge of the language.
(C)
All Grades
Politically and economically significant, Arabic is the fastest growing foreign language taught at US colleges and universities. This
five-week course is not only an introduction to the basics of the
Arabic language, but it is also a solid foundation for your future
Arabic classes. From the beginning, you will learn a detailed
account of the Arabic alphabet, and a quick overview of grammar
and general rules. With interactive dialogues, students will learn
essential conversational expressions and will be immersed in the
sights and sounds of the Arabic culture.
Introduction to German
LNG-IGR
(C)
All Grades
This five week course will offer you a simple survival guide for
your first time in a German-speaking country or in a future German class.You will be able to talk about yourself, find your way
through a train station, engage in a basic conversation, order a
meal from the menu that you actually want, and pay for it without surrendering your wallet to the waiter.You will become
familiar with a few basic geographical, political, and cultural
aspects of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Or, if you are only
interested in finding out what German is all about, exploring the
very flexible sentence structure, the seemingly endless phrases and
nouns, this class will give you a great sense of just that.
Introduction to Italian
LNG-IIT
(C)
All Grades
Introduction to Latin
Introduction to Arabic
LNG-IAR
(A)
All Grades
This course will immerse you in the sights and sounds of Italy.
Through dialogues and presentations you will become familiar
with the vocabulary and structures. Common themes include
food, family, leisure, sports, and lodging. Present tense, articles,
LNG-ITL
(B)
All Grades
At its height, the Roman Empire stretched from the British Isles
to Northern Africa and from the Atlantic shores of Spain deep
into the heart of the Middle East. This course enables you to
learn the fundamentals of the language that helped unite millions
of diverse peoples and whose extensive influence can still be seen
in many modern languages, including English. Enroll in Introduction to Latin if you wish to explore the history and culture of
Ancient Rome and also to learn the fundamentals of the Latin
language through reading and writing. Those who already know
some Latin may pursue this course as a review of fundamentals.
The main focus, however, will be to teach you how to read with
facility in a foreign language.
Latin Workshop
LNG-LWK
(D)
All Grades
Are you a Latin student continuing with the language in the fall?
Are you eager to keep your language skills and vocabulary fresh
over the summer? Invigorate your reading and comprehension of
the language in the Latin Workshop. Study in a collaborative and
flexible environment with readings and activities drawn from a
broad spectrum of topics beyond the introductory level. This
course meets the needs and interests of students of a range of
experience, refreshing and strengthening fundamental skills alongside more specific material and authors.You will begin reading
extended passages and classical authors to grow comfortable with
sight-reading and learn to tackle any passage of Latin. A reading
program will be designed with your skill set in mind to help you
get ahead in the fall.
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Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
Introduction to French
LNG-IMC
LNG-IFR
(C)
All Grades
This course will introduce you to basic grammatical elements of
the Chinese language by using simple situational vocabulary that
reflects everyday activities. While you will learn to read and
write the language, emphasis will be placed on communication
skills.You will be introduced to Chinese writing in simplified
Chinese characters. This course will be further enriched by Chinese calligraphy practice and cultural video presentations.
Intermediate Conversational Chinese
LNG-ICC
(D)
All Grades
(A)
All Grades
Spoken as a native language on five continents, French remains an
important international language for diplomacy, business, and art.
With emphasis on communication, you will practice the language
through experience and multimedia simulations: introductions,
lodging, transportation, grocery shopping, recipes, music, video
clips, and a variety of other cultural activities. Whether you are
interested in pursuing formal study of the language or simply
want to function effectively in a francophone country, you can
enjoy France from a multimedia classroom with your instructor as
a tour guide.
Whether you already have a basic knowledge of Chinese and
would like to strengthen and enhance all of your language skills
or whether you do not have many opportunities to speak Chinese, this may be the course for you. This class will provide a general review to build vocabulary and further improve your
comprehension of spoken Chinese.You will continue to learn
either traditional or simplified Chinese characters, and you will
build confidence in your speaking ability.You will also write
essays about your favorite subjects as a basis for oral presentations.
In this course, you will have an opportunity to practice Chinese
calligraphy, see Chinese movies, and enjoy a cooking class in a
local culinary institute.
If you are no longer a beginning language student but are not yet
comfortable with your oral skills, this is the course for you. If you
are ready to make the leap into French culture, you will be
immersed in the language through dialogues and real life situations like going to the market, finding a hotel, wandering through
town, cooking traditional food, and discovering holidays and cultural customs. This class is for students with one to two years of
French who want to build confidence in conversation and
develop more extensive vocabulary.
Prerequisite: one to two years of high school Chinese.
Prerequisite: one to two years high school French.
Intermediate Conversational French
LNG-ICF
(B)
Advanced French: Mosaics of French
& Francophone Cultures
LNG-MOS
(D)
This course is designed for the high intermediate and advanced
students of French who is interested in exploring a variety of
themes and motifs in the French speaking world ranging from literary texts, newspaper and magazine articles of current events,
film clips, pod- and audio casts. All four-language skills will be
equally challenged in a collaborative effort around the Harkness
table. From thought, discussion and short writings about a particular topics of interest, grammar and idiomatic French will be progressively and systematically analyzed in the context of daily
assignments.
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Advanced Conversational Spanish
LNG-ACS
(C)
The emphasis in class will be oral communication: listening and
speaking skills. This course will help students to increase their fluency in Spanish while talking about their favorite topics: popular
celebrities, cell phone usage, family dynamics, contrasts and comparisons of Spanish speaking countries, global warming, and
recent political developments-any of these might be the center of
a day's conversation. Students will read an article the night before
to supply needed vocabulary and organize their ideas for the following class. An oral presentation of a topic that holds a particular
interest will be the final presentation.
Prerequisite: two to three years of high school Spanish.
Prerequisite: two to three years high school French.
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Spanish Workshop
Introduction to Spanish
LNG-ISP
(A)
All Grades
The Spanish language is on the rise worldwide and here in the
United States it is estimated that more than 45 million people
speak Spanish. Undoubtedly, you have noticed that the Spanishspeaking culture has become a phenomenon and Spanish is also
the fastest growing language. In this introductory course you will
gain a basic knowledge of Spanish conversation, Spanish grammar,
and Spanish-speaking cultures through music and clips. Upon
completion of the five-week session, you will have an elementary
level of abilities in the four main skills: speaking, listening, reading
and writing.
Intermediate Conversational Spanish
LNG-ICS
(C,D)
This course focuses on communication. Students will learn to discuss a variety of topics using the Harkness method around the
table.You will expand your vocabulary and reinforce your grammar skills.You will also discuss, read and write about Hispanic
films chosen for their cultural, historical and artistic value and
designed to stimulate conversation about the characters, plot and
themes.This course is designed for low intermediate to intermediate students of Spanish.
Prerequisite: one to two years of high school Spanish.
LNG-SWK
(D)
This course offers students the polish and confidence they want
when they return to their Spanish class in the fall. By retelling
stories both orally and in written form students gain a firmer
grasp of the grammar and increase their fluency at the same time.
Readings might include magazine and newspaper articles, as well
as short stories. Review grammar exercises will also increase mastery of specific structures and offer a focus for the reading and
writing.
Prerequisite: one to three years of high school Spanish.
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MATHEMATICS
Our mathematics curriculum is designed around the central
Problem-Solving in Algebra
tenet that mathematics is best learned by solving problems. In
MPS-FAL
most of our courses, we replace the standard textbook with
This class assumes that students have successfully mastered the
(A, C)
collections of problems authored by teachers at Phillips Exeter
algebraic tools typically explored in a first-year algebra course.
Academy. These problem sets feature the presentation of new
Through problem-solving you will deepen your understanding of
material within the content of actual problems posed to the stu-
concepts and develop new algebraic tools. Any calculator is suffi-
dents. While you will certainly learn subject-specific concepts
cient for this course. This course is not intended to cover the
and techniques, the focus will be on gaining the problem-solv-
material of a full term’s course at the student’s regular school.
ing skills that will enable you to respond to new material in
Prerequisite: one full year of algebra.
any future mathematics course. As with other Harkness classes
at the Academy, students will be expected to participate
Problem-Solving in Geometry
actively and to persevere if their first efforts do not yield imme-
MPS-BGE
diate success. Through active participation, you will gain an
This class offers an investigative approach to geometry for students
enhanced ability to ask effective questions, answer fellow stu-
who have not had a formal geometry course. We will integrate
(B, D)
dents' inquiries, and critically assess and present work. Our
algebraic concepts covered in previous study with new geometri-
ultimate goal is to see the student, not the teacher or textbook,
cal ideas. Explorations may take place using a calculator or com-
become the source of mathematical knowledge.
puter software as well as traditional manipulatives. As with all of
Students will be expected to do much of their
investigation with the aid of either a scientific or a
graphing calculator, which they will need to bring
with them to Summer School. In those courses requiring
a graphing calculator please note that the math faculty is most
familiar with the TI-83/84 and the TI-89 graphing calculators.
our offerings, the focus will be on problem-solving, rather than on
memorization of theorems presented to the students. Any calculator is sufficient for this course. This course is not intended to cover
the material of a full term's course at the student's regular school.
Prerequisite: a full year algebra course that includes the study
of systems of equations and quadratic equations.
Other graphing calculators may be used. However, students
Adventures in Problem-Solving
should bring their calculator manuals with them if they bring
MPS-APS
something other than a TI-83/84 or TI-89. Please direct any
This is intended to be a challenging course for students who like
questions you have about calculators to the Summer School
mathematics, who have had at least two years of algebra and a
Office, which will pass them along to the Chair of the Mathe-
year of geometry, and who have found most of the problems pre-
matics Department.
sented to them in their regular math courses rather easy to solve.
Algebra Techniques Workshop
MPS-TEC
(B)
(A)
This course is designed for students who have studied algebra and
would like additional practice in solving equations and manipulating algebraic expressions. The course will focus on skills typically
covered in an algebra course including linear equations, equations
and inequalities with radicals and absolute value, quadratic equations, systems of equations, algebraic fractions and polynomial
expressions. Any calculator is acceptable for this course.
Prerequisite: one full year of algebra.
You will encounter a wide variety of unusual mathematics problems and will develop a fuller understanding of the various patterns and methods used in mathematical problem-solving. To
succeed in this course, students need to participate actively and be
willing to persevere if their first attempts do not succeed. Some
of the work will require the use of a graphing calculator, (preferably the TI-83/84 or TI-89). This course is not intended to cover
the material of a full term's course at the student's regular school.
Prerequisite: two years of algebra and one year of geometry.
Statistics Through Simulation
MPS-STS
(B)
Students will discuss where data comes from, such as polls, surveys
and experiments; they will study how to organize data and infer
relationships between variables. Students will study enough probability to be able to discuss the role of chance and randomness in
outcomes. Through simulation, they will decide how closely the
results of polls actually mirror reality and how far the results of
experiments can be extrapolated to the wider world. There will be
many activities in class, and students will use computers and calculators to display and analyze data. Students should bring to class a
calculator with statistics capabilities, such as the TI-83/TI-84 or
TI-89. This course is not intended to cover the material of a full
term's course at the student's regular school.
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Problem-Solving in Intermediate
Precalculus
MPS-IPS
(A, B, C, D)
This course is appropriate for students who have completed the
equivalent of two full years of algebra and one of geometry
(including right triangle trigonometry).We will focus on extended
topics that typically appear in a Precalculus or Functions course.
Topics studied may include circular trigonometry, vectors,
sequences and series, parametric equations, matrices, and
logarithms.You should bring to class a graphing calculator,
(preferably the TI-83/84 or TI-89 calculator). This course is not
intended to cover the material of a full term’s course at the
student’s regular school.
Prerequisite: two years of algebra, one year of geometry,
including the study of trigonometry.
Prerequisite: two years of algebra.
Introductory Problem-Solving in
Trigonometry
Problem-Solving in Advanced Precalculus
MPS-PST
MPS-PRE
(C)
Students will derive the concepts and identities of trigonometry
by solving practical problems and by applying working knowledge
of algebra and geometry. The class will explore such topics as the
right triangle and circular definitions of trigonometric function,
the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, and graphs of trigonometric
functions. The coursework requires students to have a graphing
calculator, (preferably the TI-83/84 or TI-89). This course is not
intended to cover the material of a full term’s course at the student’s regular school.
This class is intended for students who have completed a precalculus
course.You will be presented with challenging problems that will
deepen your understanding of what you have already studied and
will introduce additional topics often not explored in a typical precalculus course. The course will enable students to discover new
strategies for solving problems. Much of the work will require the
use of a graphing calculator. (The TI-89 is specifically and strongly
recommended for this course.) This course is not intended to cover
the material of a full term’s course at the student’s regular school.
Prerequisite: precalculus or elementary functions including
the study of analytic trigonometry.
Prerequisite: at least one year of algebra and one year of geometry.
Advanced Problem-Solving in
Trigonometry
MPS-ADV
(C)
Students will derive the concepts and identities of trigonometry
by solving practical problems and by applying working knowledge
of algebra and geometry. This course focuses on analytic
trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions in the coordinate
plane, and more sophisticated applications of triangle trigonometry.
Understanding of concepts is developed through problem-solving.
The course assumes students are comfortable with principles of
right triangle trigonometry, and additionally have had some exposure to the Laws of Sines and Cosines. The coursework requires
students to have a graphing calculator, (preferably the TI-83/84 or
TI-89). This course is not intended to cover the material of a full
term’s course at the student’s regular school.
Prerequisite: at least one year of algebra and one year of geometry.
(D)
Problem-Solving in Calculus
MPS-CAL
(A)
This class is intended for students who have completed a precalculus course.You will be presented with challenging problems
that will deepen your understanding of what you have already
studied and will introduce additional topics often not explored in
a typical precalculus course. The course will enable students to
discover new strategies for solving problems. Much of the work
will require the use of a graphing calculator. (The TI-89 is specifically and strongly recommended for this course.) This course is
not intended to cover the material of a full term’s course at the
student’s regular school.
Prerequisite: precalculus including trigonometry.
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Problem-Solving in Advanced Calculus
MPS-PAC
(D)
This course will address concepts typically found during a second
semester college calculus course. Specific topics will depend to
some extent upon progress and student aptitude, but might
include a selection from parametric equations, polar coordinates,
sequences and series, further integration techniques and differential equations. These are topics in the College Board’s AP BC
syllabus. Students should bring a graphing calculator to class
(preferably the TI-83/4 or TI-89.) This course is not intended to
cover the material of a full term's course at the student's regular
school.
Prerequisite: elementary single-variable calculus, including limits,
differentiation and integration.
Introductory Problem-Solving in
Multivariable Calculus
MPS-MUL
(C)
This course will re-examine the differentiation and integration
processes. Topics might include partial derivatives, level curves
and gradients, space curves and multiple integrals. Students
should bring a graphing calculator to class (preferably the TI83/4 or TI-89.) This course is not intended to cover the material
of a full term's course at the student's regular school.
Prerequisite: success in single-variable calculus equivalent to two semesters
of college calculus, including limits, differentiation, integration, elementary
differential equations and parametric and polar coordinates.
Introductory Problem-Solving in Linear
Algebra
MPS-LIN
(A)
This course is an introduction to the theory of linear algebra, the
study of systems of linear equations and their solutions. The
interplay between algebra and geometry affords powerful and
quite different insights into both. Topics might include Gaussian
elimination, matrices and geometric applications, elementary
matrices, linear transformations and eigenvalues/eigenvectors/
diagonalization. Students should bring a graphing calculator to
class. The TI-89 is specifically and strongly recommended for this
class. This course is not intended to cover the material of a full
term's course at the student's regular school.
Prerequisite: a full and rigorous precalculus course, or higher,
and strong algebra and geometry skills.
Cryptography
MPS-CRY
(B)
In this course you will learn about the historical development of
codes and of ways to share information securely between two
people.You will compare the effectiveness of various types of
codes and encryption keys and understand how their weaknesses
might be exploited. To understand mathematical underpinnings of
both historical codes and modern public key encryption, you will
explore some topics in statistics and more extensively – topics in
number theory including divisibility, prime numbers, and modular arithmetic. A calculator with basic functions is required for this
course, it does not need to be a graphing calculator.
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SCIENCE
Our goal in the Summer School Science Department is to provide students with an experience that will motivate them to
continue their studies in science and create a foundation of
knowledge and skills for future coursework. All science
courses emphasize the development of scientific concepts and
problem-solving skills. Teachers encourage and expect extensive student participation. Each course includes extensive laboratory work that develops skills such as analytical thinking,
data analysis, and scientific writing. Our course offerings can
be classified as introductory courses and enrichment courses.
The introductory biology, chemistry, and physics courses provide you with important concepts and skills that will help prepare you for future coursework.
Introduction to Biology
SCI-ITB
(C, D)
Introduction to Physics
SCI-IPH
(A, C)
In this course, you will be exposed to a sampling of introductory
physics topics. Strong laboratory and mathematical components
will help you learn how to observe and analyze physical phenomenon. The hands-on component of this course is designed to
encourage student interest in physics and to give you a conceptual understanding of some fundamental physics topics. Possible
topics of discussion and lab activities include: motion in onedimension, motion in two-dimensions, conservation of energy,
electricity, magnetism, and properties of light and sound waves.
Prerequisite: Algebra II and basic trigonometry.
Introduction to Electronics
All Grades
SCI-ELE
(D)
This course is designed for a student who has never taken a biol-
This introduction to electronics is a hands-on, project-oriented
ogy class before, but is planning on taking one in the future.
course.You will build several circuits including timers, alarm sys-
Topics covered include cell biology, microscopy, Mendelian genet-
tems, amplifiers, and light-wave communication systems.
ics, molecular genetics, and unicellular organisms. Readings,
Harkness discussions, and cooperative laboratory exercises will
Prerequisite: one secondary level high school science course.
focus on developing the student’s ability to integrate and apply
Advanced Chemistry
what is learned in the classroom.
SCI-ACH
Introduction to Chemistry
SCI-CHE
(C, D)
This course is designed for students who wish to ease their transition
into college-preparatory chemistry through advanced preparation.
Students should have completed first year algebra and a physical science course, in order to maximize the benefits of this class. We will
emphasize developing skills in the laboratory and in problem-solving
which can be directly transferred to any high school course. We will
cover typical first-semester topics, including essential vocabulary, the
periodic table, writing formulas, balancing equations, and the mole
concept. Through drill and practice, you will master chemical calculations skills by learning to use unit analysis to solve problems involving density, calorimetry, and stoichiometry.You will also practice
these skills in the laboratory.
Prerequisite: one year each of algebra and physical science.
(A)
This course is designed for students with a strong interest in the
physical or biological sciences, who are considering a career in a
science, engineering, or medicine-related field. We will focus on
laboratory work and problem-solving. Students should have completed Algebra II and a first-year chemistry course with a grade of
at least B in each, in order to obtain maximum benefit from this
course. The course will introduce and develop laboratory topics
chosen by the instructor in conjunction with the students, based on
their interests and past chemistry experience. Some possibilities
include redox-titration, spectrophotometry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and kinetics.
Prerequisite: Algebra II, one year of chemistry, and honors
grades in both subjects.
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Advanced Biology
SCI-ABI
Observational Astronomy
(C)
SCI-AST
This course is designed for students who have completed a full
year of introductory biology at the high school level and plan to
take a year-long advanced biology course in the future. Through
lab work and class discussions, we will emphasize a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning biology. Topics may include cell
structure, Mendelian genetics, mitosis, meiosis, molecular genetics,
cellular respiration, and ecology.
Prerequisite: one year of biology.
Human Physiology and Anatomy
SCI-HPA
(B, C)
This course will examine the structure and function of the
human body. We will study the complexity of and interactions
among major organ systems in order to gain a complete understanding of human physiological systems. Systems of study include
the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous. Laboratory
investigations will include several dissections.
Prerequisite: one year of biology at the secondary level.
(B)
All Grades
This is a course for students without a strong science background.
We will focus on observational astronomy, that is, what we have
observed in the heavens and the methods we use for observation.
You will be introduced to concepts of chemistry and physics, but
the course does not require prior experience in these subjects. We
will cover topics that include the solar system and the sun, stars,
galaxies, and cosmology. Lab work and observing are an integral
part of the course. Students will have the opportunity to observe
the heavens from the Grainger Observatory.
Modern Astrophysics
SCI-MAS
(C)
This is a rigorous science course for students who have had a year
of physics as well as algebra and geometry. We will focus on the
phenomena of the heavens and how we understand them.
Throughout the course, our explorations will emphasize the
thread of unity of the cosmos. We will begin with the creation of
the universe as we think of it in the Big Bang and proceed to
consider the origin of galaxies, stars, our solar system, and, finally,
life itself. Lab work and observing from the Grainger Observatory
are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite: one year each of physics, algebra, and geometry.
Modern Physics
SCI-MPH
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Sports Science
(A)
SCI-SPO
(A, B)
All Grades
In the late nineteenth century, bright students were discouraged
This course is for students interested in developing a more solid
from studying physics because there was nothing left to discover!
understanding of the science behind performance enhancement.
Beginning in 1899, that attitude changed with the development
It draws from many disciplines including physics, anatomy, physi-
of quantum theory and relativity, showing us that the world is a
ology, biomechanics, and kinesiology as it explores the relation-
much stranger, more complex place than we had ever imagined.
ships among science, exercise, and sports activities. Through the
In this course, you will explore the world of quantum and rela-
study of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems and evalu-
tivistic physics, along with even more modern ideas of string the-
ations of those systems as they relate to exercise and activity, stu-
ory and particle physics. Topics may include wave/particle
dents will be able to safely assess, design, prescribe and update
gravitation, black holes, and nuclear and particle physics.
exercise programs. The goal of the course is to have students
Prerequisite: at least one year of physics and mathematics
through Algebra II.
Genetic Engineering (Molecular Biology)
SCI-GMB
(A, C)
This course provides hands-on experience with some of the
recombinant DNA techniques that have revolutionized biology
and medicine.You will study the history of genetic engineering in
both plants and animals and perform laboratory investigations to
highlight this process.You will analyze DNA using gel electrophoresis, engineer bacteria to glow under UV light and study
other techniques used by scientists to study DNA. The summer
will culminate with a final research project focusing on one of the
leading topics in current genetic engineering such as gene therapy, stem cell research, or high-yield crops.
Prerequisite: one year of high school biology and a strong interest in
laboratory work required, one year of chemistry also recommended.
Marine Biology
SCI-MBI
(A)
This course is intended to help you gain an understanding of the
seas and discover how the work of the marine biologist is done.
You will be introduced to concepts of the physical characteristics
of the oceans and then conduct a detailed survey of the specific
organisms (from sponges to whales) of the New England coastline. The ecology of intertidal, coral reefs, salt marshes/estuaries,
deep sea and hydrothermal vent communities is also introduced.
Close proximity to the New Hampshire seacoast area provide
opportunities for field trips to various ecosystems such as salt
marshes, rocky coast tidal pools, and mudflats. Hands-on labs and
the availability of the marine “touch tank” will supplement our
study of marine protists, invertebrates, vertebrates, and mammals.
Prerequisite: one year of biology at the secondary level.
understand and produce a scientifically based training and fitness
plan to help themselves and others more effectively prepare for
the sport or activity of their choice. Lab-based, the course requires
students to perform and measure simple activities. Students signing up for this course should have a keen interest in sports and/or
physical activity.
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THE CHARLES J. HAMM ’55 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT
PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY
Now in its eighth year, this is a special UPPER
to each student’s understanding of what leadership means, the
SCHOOL program open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th
Leadership Program offers opportunities for further self-develop-
graders. Admission to the program is limited and selective. In
ment within the context of hands-on activities such as capstone
the Leadership Program you will be immersed in a learning
projects, excursions, and the Public Speaking Workshop.
environment designed to foster opportunities to reflect upon
the characteristics and contexts that enable effective leader-
Capstone Projects
ship. Towards this end, the program will incorporate tradi-
Each leadership student will become a member of a capstone team
tional academic coursework as well as workshops, speakers,
tasked with impacting the Exeter Summer School community in a
case studies, and group projects that will encourage you to
meaningful way. In previous summers, groups have coordinated
discover and cultivate your own leadership potential both on
Environmental Awareness campaigns, held concerts in the student
the Exeter campus and within the surrounding communities.
center, organized a “Speed Friending” event, and made a video
As part of the Leadership Program, you will be required to
memorializing the Summer School experience. These projects are
take two classes: Leadership & Society and The Practical
Leadership Seminar. In addition, you will enroll in one other
class of your choice in the “C” or “D” format. This class will
enable you to tailor the program to fit your own interests and
leadership goals. You should expect to spend additional time
intended to be cooperative efforts where each team member is
equally involved in accomplishing an overarching goal. Through
this process students will learn to develop a variety of skills including: setting a goal, forming an agenda, time management skills,
conflict resolution, resource allocation, and coordinating teamwork.
outside the classroom with workshops, films, outside speakers,
group projects, and excursions.
Excursions and Workshops
Key aspects of leadership that this program seeks to develop
excursions to places such as a ropes course, where students will
include: personal confidence, successful oral and written com-
challenge their critical thinking and team building skills, a trip to
munication, awareness of context, ethics, decision-making,
visit a collegiate program at institutions like Dartmouth or Har-
As part of the Leadership Program students will also be taken on
conflict resolution, problem-solving, group dynamics, the rela-
vard, and the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, which helps
tionship between leaders and followers, and an understand-
bring to life topics students will study in the classroom. Additional
ing of various leadership theories and models. Although what
activities such as the Public Speaking Workshop will focus on
happens in the classroom around the Harkness table is crucial
specific skills that play a central part of successful leadership.
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Leadership & Society
In this course you will be introduced to a variety of leaders who
have significantly affected society. The class will debate, critique,
and analyze the characteristics that make leaders effective, the
responsibility society has in choosing and following adequate
leaders, and the role ethics plays in judging whether a leader’s
actions and goals are moral. The class will encourage you to
develop your own conceptual tools for understanding effective
public leadership. Readings will incorporate case studies of various emblematic leaders (including Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Napoleon, Bob Dylan, George Washington, Socrates, and Martin
Luther King, Jr.), as well as texts that provide insights about leadership from disciplines such as anthropology, history, psychology,
literature, and philosophy. In response to these texts, you will
write critical essays and engage in discussion around the
Harkness table.
The Practical Leadership Seminar
This seminar is designed to help bolster personal leadership skills.
Through workshops, guest speakers, case studies, and field work
you will reflect upon your own potential strengths and weaknesses as leaders, explore how to best operate in an organizational
setting, and develop strategies to cultivate your potential for lead-
seminar intends to create a supportive and reflective environment
ership and for active following. By providing a framework for
within which you can enhance your capacity for leadership. In
exploring the contexts and skills necessary to practice successful
addition to the two core classes, the Leadership Program also
leadership, this seminar will allow you to develop your capacity
offers the following electives. Although students are not required
for public speaking, critical thinking, conflict resolution, decision-
to select their third class from one of these electives, these classes
making, community building, and teamwork. Ultimately, the
are suggested because their topics complement the themes and
issues of the core Leadership Program classes.
Electives:
• Global Justice HUM-JUS (C format)
• Debate & Argumentation EWS-DAA (C format)
• Social Psychology SPS-SOC (C format)
• Leadership for a Better World SSC-LBW (D format)
• Leadership in Athletics SSC-LIA (C format)
• Political Revolution: Freedom and Its Discontents
HSS-POL (C format)
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PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY – STANFORD UNIVERSITY
COLLABORATION: THE PROCESS OF CREATIVITY
Creativity does not just happen – it comes from hard work
Visual Thinking
based on process and revolutionary thinking. It is the experi-
Visual Thinking is an introduction to the unique design and cre-
ence of making something that did not exist before and was
ative philosophy of the Design Division at Stanford University.
unknowable at the start. It is open-ended yet bound by history,
The course will focus on finding creative outcomes using all the
nature, and practice. It can change the world in a moment, or
problem-solving parts of the brain, with special emphasis on
so incrementally it is barely noticed. It is also considered one
developing visual, spatial, kinesthetic, and intuitive intelligences.
of the most essential and imperative skills to have in the 21st
Through readings, in-class exercises, and design projects, students
Century.
will be introduced to the foundational skills of “design thinking.”
Your course of study will explore creativity in three distinct but
overlapping modes: architecture, design, and experience.
Drawing, prototyping, iteration & testing, and teamwork will all
be engaged as ways to awaken and enliven student’s creativity.
Each course will have readings, discussion and hands-on projects. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage
Exeter’s Harkness method and Stanford’s inter-disciplinary
approach to learning and problem-solving through playful
experimentation.
Though there are three courses, the overall approach to the
cluster is one of a collaborative studio practice and the sharing
of ideas across sections. To further emphasize the idea of
“practice”, course time will be augmented by a mandatory
facilitated open studio time (Maker Lab) for homework and
exploration. This studio time will be modeled after Stanford’s
Product Realization Lab (PRL). http://vimeo.com/66198276 or
http://vimeo.com/97360300
As part of the Process of Creativity Cluster, students will be
required to work in the Maker Lab and take three classes: The
Creative Experience, Visual Thinking, and Architecture.
Architecture
Architecture, unlike almost any other creative endeavor, is rooted
The Creativity Experience
in function, people and place. But each architect works in singular
What makes creativity truly original? Where do big ideas come
ways while sharing some processes with other architects to create
from? How can you cultivate your own personal creativity in
buildings that reflect their use, speak to their location and the
more innovative ways? This class will look to groundbreaking
people who use them. Through a 5-week long project for a new
inventions, avant-garde expressions, and creative masters through-
campus building, students will develop and reflect on their own
out history as our guides. Through large-scale building, experi-
creative processes through sketches, model making and free-hand
mental making, readings, and communal and personal reflection,
drawings. This course will not just talk about architecture; rather
students will experience the transformational power of creativity
students will learn their own architectural processes, and those of
and emerge with a deeper sense of self-expression and creative
their colleagues, by actually designing and refining a new building.
confidence.
Maker Lab
Sketching, rapid prototyping, and hands-on building are essential
to creativity and design. Almost all of the Creativity Cluster’s
homework projects, as well as many in class activities, involve
hands-on work. The Maker Lab is a workshop that serves as a
complement and counterpart to the Creativity Cluster courses.
Students will be introduced to the lab through safety trainings,
equipment tutorials and engaging assignments aimed at building
confidence and understanding. The Maker Lab offers a spacious,
supervised setting for students to make and experiment, building
a culture of play and a community of creativity.
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EXTRACURRICULAR COURSE FOR UPPER SCHOOL
The Academic Approach® Test
Preparation Courses
SAT Preparation
At Academic Approach, we see SAT preparation as an opportunity to engage students in real learning. We, as teachers, are
warm, supportive professionals who know how to make a classroom experience effective in raising scores, academically enriching, and, just as importantly, enjoyable for the students. Academic
Approach classroom courses are uniquely effective and efficient
ECC-SAT
(A, B, C, D, A/B MWF:TTS, C/D MWF:TTS)
Grades 10-12
We begin the 24-hour, five-week SAT courses with a diagnostic
test; we then analyze the results of these diagnostics, giving us an
in-depth understanding of each class’s most common and immediate learning needs.
load requirement for UPPER SCHOOL
Our extensive in-print and online coursework supports students
with a comprehensive review of every rule and strategy necessary
for test-taking success. In order to measure individual score
improvements and to realign their course of study, students take a
second diagnostic test in week four of the course.These results
become the basis for an individualized study plan that students
leave the program with; they retain access to Academic Approach’s
online courses after the Summer Session ends, allowing them to
prepare flexibly throughout the year for the PSAT and SAT tests.
residential students. UPPER SCHOOL day students
Extracurricular course fee: $995*
because of the high level of customized teaching we provide. As
expert tutors, we know that one size does not fit all, so we differentiate each class, customizing each study plan to the class’s specific strengths and weaknesses. Please note that these
supplementary courses require an additional fee.
The SAT course does not fulfill the three-course
must enroll in at least one other course before
signing up for this class.
*Fees are NOT refundable once Summer School has started.
Please note: we recommend that each student bring a calculator
for the math portion of the instruction and for the diagnostic tests.
Any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is acceptable
for the SAT.
Chicago • Boston • New York City
www.academicapproach.com
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NEW FOR 2016! EXETER WRITING LAB
The Exeter Writing Lab is open to all Summer School students
for individualized writing support. We believe students grow best
as writers through conversations about their writing, and the
Writing Lab is committed to providing opportunities for students to work one on one with writing coaches on the refinement of their skills. Open in the evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. in the Library Periodicals room, the Writing Lab is designed
to work in tandem with classroom teachers across the curriculum. Students may choose to work in conference with a teacher
on an existing assignment or to address areas of particular need
that their classroom teachers have identified in their work. Attendance may be voluntary or may be required by a classroom
teacher to address a particular gap. Ultimately, the Lab seeks to
instill in its students a sense of intellectual ownership and independence. It is not a space where students can show up to have
their papers “fixed”; rather, it is a space for students to demonstrate a growing awareness of their strengths and weaknesses as
writers and to engage in conversation with an experienced faculty writing coach.
Conversations may include, but are not limited to the following:
•Pre-writing strategies
• Thesis statements and argument construction
• Paragraph composition and organization
• Transitions
• Revising, editing and proofreading
• Narrative techniques: figurative language, authentic
dialogue, sensory detail
• Genre distinctions: narrative, essay, fiction, creative
non-fiction, poetry, drama
• College essays
• Grammar and mechanics
• Approaches to structure
• Openings and closings
Who Can Use the Lab?
All students, ACCESS EXETER and UPPER SCHOOL alike,
across disciplines.
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UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
Physical Education, an important component of Summer School,
promotes fitness, cooperation, sportsmanship, and the learning
of new skills. The offerings are designed to introduce fundamental rules and skills, provide some competition and recreation,
and stimulate long term participation in athletics. All UPPER
SCHOOL boarding students participate in this program four
tive runner. A stretching warm-up and cool down activity will
also be included.
Diamond Sports
Students in this class will participate in activities on a ball diamond each day such as softball, kick-ball and wiffle ball competitions. Equipment will be provided for each activity.
afternoons per week, (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
for at least one hour each day between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30
Golf
p.m. Physical Education is optional for UPPER SCHOOL Day
This class is structured for students with little or no experience
with the game of golf that desire to learn the basics of the game.
Students will be taught grip, swing techniques, body movement
and the fundamentals of the game. The class will be taught on the
Athletic fields at PEA. Students will initially hit plastic golf balls
and progress to hitting regular golf balls.
students. Equipment will be supplied for some activities, but students should bring their own athletic equipment. Refer to the
individual class descriptions for equipment requirements.
Students will register for the activity of their choice during the
application process. It may not be possible for all students to
enroll in their first choice for both sessions; however, we will
Introduction to Crew
make every attempt to enroll students in a preferred activity in
Students will learn the fundamental movements and strokes required
in Crew. They will learn to work independently and cooperatively to
propel the barge that is used for novice rowers. This class is
offered only during the second session of PE Classes.
one of the sessions.
The Director of Athletics supervises the program and classes
are taught by professional Physical Education instructors. We
strongly encourage students to explore new sports activities
during Summer School.
Introduction to Dance
team.
In this fun introduction to dance class, students will have the
opportunity to learn different dance techniques including modern jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, video dance and more! No
prior dance experience is necessary! This class is only offered
during the first session of PE Classes.
Adventure Games
Lacrosse
This class is an experiential learning experience where the students will get to know each other and build trust through problem-solving activities that are presented throughout the course.
Students will learn to respectfully formulate a solution and execute the plan of action in an organized, cooperative manner. This
class is a combination of exercising your body and your mind.
The fundamentals of the game of lacrosse are taught through drills,
exercises and small team recreational play. The class is intended for
students with little or no previous experience as well as those that
desire to improve their fundamental skills. The class is non-contact, coeducational and lacrosse sticks will be provided.
UPPER SCHOOL students may try out for the travel soccer
team. Students need not be enrolled in the special Seacoast
United Soccer Club program (see page 50) to try out for the
Basketball
Students will be organized into teams that will play a competitive
game each day and will be organized into teams and play a round
robin tournament with a game each day. Physical Education
Instructors will officiate and direct the competition so that students will have the opportunity to improve their skills in a competitive, recreational environment.
Cross Country Running
Students will improve their cardiovascular fitness and their physical strength through daily runs on the fields, in the woods and
throughout the campus and town of Exeter. The class is structured for both the novice runner as well as the serious, competi-
Recreational Games
Students will participate in life-long activities such as Bocce Ball,
Croquet, Horseshoes, Frisbee Golf, etc. Students will get exercise
daily in one of these activities.
Soccer
This class is designed for students who would like to learn or
improve their skills in a competitive, recreational environment.
Students will be organized into teams and will play a round robin
tournament with a game each day. A Physical Education Instructor will officiate and direct play in order to help each student
improve during the session.
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Squash
Advanced Competitive Tennis
The squash class is structured to teach beginners, as well as those with
some experience, the basic strokes and tactics of the game. Students
will progress to the point where they will be able to play a competitive match. Racquets, balls and eye-protection will be supplied
but non-marking, non-black soled shoes are required.
This class is for top-level tennis players that have the skill and
knowledge to play a high level of tennis. Students will play a singles or doubles match each day and a competitive ladder will be
established. Proper footwear, clothing for exercise and a
racquet are required.
Beginner Swimming
Ultimate Frisbee
This class is designed for students who are non-swimmers who
want to learn to swim. They will be taught basic lessons in floating and fundamental swimming strokes to increase their comfort
level in the water. Proper swimwear required.
In this class students will compete daily in a team structured situation where they will be required to be physically active, play
cooperatively and compete in a non-traditional team game. Students will be active in a recreational environment that challenges
them physically and mentally.
Fitness Swimming
This class is structured to provide a program that will improve a
student’s fitness and over all well-being through swimming. The
goal will be to achieve cardiovascular fitness through stroke development and participation in a variety of swimming workout
methods. Proper swimwear required.
Competitive Swimming
This class is intended for the student who is a serious swimmer
and who desires to train daily for competitive swimming competitions. The class will be structured to assist the students in personalizing their programs in order to maintain or improve their
performance during the summer. Proper swimwear required.
Beginner Tennis
This class is designed for students who have either very limited or
no knowledge or previous experience in the game of tennis. Students will learn and practice the basic racquet skills and strokes.
Students will also learn the basic rules so they can progress to
playing both singles and doubles matches. Proper footwear and
clothing to exercise and play tennis is required.
Intermediate Tennis
This class is designed for students who have already learned the
basic skills and rules of tennis. Students will be evaluated at the
onset and placed in smaller groups based on ability and experience. After evaluation and limited instruction, students will
progress to singles and doubles competitive matches. Proper
footwear and clothing to exercise and play tennis is
required.
Volleyball
This class is structured to provide experiences for beginning,
intermediate and experienced players who are looking to improve
their skills in the game of volleyball. Drills and exercises daily in
the fundamentals and proper techniques will lead to competitive
play as the class progresses.
Walking
This class will provide daily fitness exercise in non-competitive
setting. Excursions each day will venture around the fields,
through the woods, beside the river and through the community
of Exeter.
Weight Training
This fitness program will introduce students to our fitness facility
and the fundamental principles of cardiovascular and resistance
training. Instruction is given regarding the basic mechanics of
movement, physiology of exercise, the role of stretching and the
use of heart rate/target zones for training. Daily activities are
based on individual student goals, emphasizing the development
of life-long fitness habits.
Yoga
This class is structured to provide a gentle series of exercises and
stretching that will involve warm-ups, strengthening of abdominal
muscles, back and core, standing postures and relaxation and
recovery. The maneuvers will be set to popular music as well as
classic yoga relaxing music and will emphasize “breath to movement” theme.
Competitive Tennis
This class is for students who have experience playing tennis and
who wish to play competitive matches each day. Students must
have the skill, knowledge and experience to play competitively
against players of a similar ability. Proper footwear, clothing
for exercise and a racquet are required.
Note: UPPER SCHOOL students may elect, for a fee, to enroll
in Crew or Seacoast United Soccer as their sports option. Please
refer to page 58 and 59 for more information on these programs.
If you want to participate in Crew or Seacoast United Soccer,
make sure to check the appropriate box on the online application.
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ACCESS EXETER
Each ACCESS EXETER student will choose one of the
following academic clusters:
1. Creative Design and Purpose for a Changing
World
2. The Land and the Sea
3. Problem-Solving: An Odyssey of the Mind
4. A Global Community
5. The Creative Arts: Let Your
Spirit Soar
6. Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene
Investigation
7. The Shape of Things
ACCESS EXETER
8. Classics: Reliving the Ancient
World
•
As you complete your application, please indicate your first, second, and third choice of academic cluster.
•
All students may, for a fee, enroll in private music lessons (see page 14), the SSAT Prep course, the Crew program (see
page 58), or the Seacoast United Soccer Program (see page 59); they may also participate in choral or orchestral groups.
• Please note: that all ACCESS EXETER students take part in a school-sponsored three-day/two-night
excursion during the third week of the session.
Cluster 4 – A Global Community requires a valid US passport or US passport card for United States citizens.
International students must have proper, valid travel documents to enter Canada from the United States.
•
All ACCESS EXETER students will also participate in sports four afternoons per week (MTTF) for at least one hour each
day between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to play a variety of sports.
EXTRACURRICULAR COURSE FOR ACCESS EXETER
The Academic Approach® SSAT Test Preparation Course
ECC-SSA
Academic Approach’s 20-hour, five-week course is designed to prepare ACCESS EXETER students who are thinking about applying to
Boarding or Independent Day Schools for the SSAT. The course begins with a diagnostic test. We then tailor the instruction of each class
according to its specific needs. Students will learn to master the content assessed on the test as well as to apply test-taking strategies that will
hone their accuracy and efficiency. Students will then take a second diagnostic test to gauge their progress. The results of the diagnostic become
the basis for an individualized study plan that students leave the program with; they will continue to have access to our extensive online and
in-print curriculum, allowing them conveniently to study for tests throughout the year.
See page 40 for more information about Academic Approach.
Extracurricular course fee: $800*
*Fees are NOT refundable once Summer School has started.
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DAILY SCHEDULE SAMPLE FOR
ACCESS EXETER
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
6:45 - 8:45
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
A-Format
8:30 - 9:20
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
B-Format
9:25 - 10:15
Assembly
10:20 - 11:05
Snack Time
10:20 -- 11:05
Snack Time
10:20 - 11:05
Assembly
10:20 - 11:05
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
C-Format
11:10 -- 12:00
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
C-Format
11:10 - 12:00
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
D-Format
12:05 -- 12:55
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
D-Format
12:05 - 12:55
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
E-Format
1:00 -- 2:15
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
E-Format
1:00 - 2:15
F-Format
2:20 - 3:35
F-Format
2:30 -- 3:35
F-Format
2:20 - 3:35
F-Format
2:20 - 3:35
PE
4:00 - 5:30
PE
4:00 - 5:30
PE
4:00 - 5:30
PE
4:00 - 5:30
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner
5:00 - 7:00
Dinner times
may vary
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
8:00
Dorm Check-in
11:00
Brunch
9:00 - 12:30
Brunch
9:00 - 12:30
A-Format
8:30 - 10:00
C-Format
10:05 - 11:35
Lunch
11:00 - 2:00
Lunch is served Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
B-Format
8:30 - 10:00
D-Format
10:05 - 11:35
Lunch
11:00 - 1:30
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ACCESS EXETER: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Cluster One:
Creative Design and Purpose for a Changing World
(Courses in Science, Political Science, and Art)
A. Science: Energy and Innovation
In this multi-science course, you will investigate biological, physical, and chemical aspects of Earth's
working systems and energy alternatives through hands-on discovery. In the field and in the lab, you
will use computer probes, microscopes and lab tools to conduct experiments that simulate global
processes that include greenhouse effect, ocean acidification, albedo effect, decomposition, and carbon sequestration.Your curiosity and creativity will be electrified as you problem solve to model and
test your own re-designs of existing alternative energy technologies, making them greener and more
efficient. Furthermore, you will travel to local pioneers of sustainability on the seacoast of New
Hampshire and Boston and learn about innovative ways to power and preserve the planet on which
we live. Be ready to get your hands dirty!
B. Political Science: Power, Persuasion, and Positive Change
Addressing any problem begins with recognizing it! You understand that the clock is ticking to
develop and implement strategies for living in cleaner, safer harmony with our environment, but
where do you begin? To whom do you address your concerns? The future is yours and you have
the power to shape it! In this course, you will investigate global issues facing the world today and
initiate a real campaign that directly impacts lasting change in your local community.You will
learn by doing.You will put into practice creative and persuasive ways to influence policymakers,
corporations, local businesses, and community organizations that will include phone banking,
newspaper articles, public displays and surveying public opinion. The lessons of this course do not
end when you leave Exeter; the benefits will follow you home and last a lifetime.
C. Art: Visual & Environmental Studies
Explore your surroundings by your senses and through your creations. Phillips Exeter Academy
and the town of Exeter, the seacoast of New Hampshire, and the city of Boston are the environments we will visit. Design with locally found materials, focus your observation with watercolor
painting, and enrich your experience through poetry. This is a course for discovering your artistic
aptitude, and for considering all human effort as a kind of art.
ACCESS EXETER
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Cluster Two:
The Land and the Sea
(Courses in English, Science, and Art)
A. English: Literature and the Land
The Literature and the Land course may have special appeal to you because it is designed to
let you step out into the world of nature and become more in tune with its unpredictability
and power.You will experience both the serene and the turbulent aspects of Mother Nature.
Sensory experiences will be reflected through your writing.You will be engaged in discussions revolving around the power of nature over mankind. Through novels you will journey
outside of the classroom to places and situations unimaginable.
B. Science: Marine Biology
The New England coast offers exciting environments for the study of marine biology. In this
class, you will learn the specific organisms of the New England rocky shore and familiarize
yourself with the ecology of the complex marine ecosystems in which they live.You may take
field trips to salt marshes, rocky coast tidal pools, sandy beaches, and the New England Aquarium. These hands-on experiences will supplement your study of marine plants, invertebrates,
fish, and marine mammals.
C. Art: Observations in Nature
Students of all levels are encouraged to explore art through trips to the beach, explorations in the
woods, discussions, and skill building exercises in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
During the final week students will participate in and display their work in a professional gallery at
the Student Art Exhibit.
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Cluster Three:
Problem-Solving: An Odyssey of the Mind
(Courses in Robotics, Mathematics, and
Computer Programming)
A. Robotics
Physicists observe the workings of the world and then use mathematics and abstract thinking
to try to explain what they have observed. In this course, you will have the opportunity to
look at the world as the physicist does—to observe, measure, ask questions—to use abstract
thinking to solve a variety of problems.Your readings and discussions will carry you into
analysis of Newton’s laws of motion and give you glimpses into the world of Quantum Theory and Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. In using LEGO® MINDSTORM™ products, you will learn to apply physics concepts to robotics. The robots you build will interface
with computers to analyze motion and generate graphs. Finally, you will design and create
individual robots for competition in the grand challenge of Robotic Pizza Delivery.
B. Mathematics: Problem-Solving and
Mathematical Modeling
We use the language of mathematics to help us unlock the secrets of the patterns we observe
in the world around us. This course is designed to help students grow as independent thinkers
and learners through the exploration of creative strategies for solving involved, non-routine
math problems (many of them having to do with important yet deceptive patterns). An
emphasis will be placed on collaborative work as students brainstorm and exchange ideas with
their peers, taking advantage of the different perspectives each brings to the table. Students
will be challenged to work on and improve their explanation skills through in-class discussions
and graded problem-sets. The topics covered will include permutations and combinations,
basic probability, recursion, and some introductory number theory.
C. Computer Programming: The Fundamentals
of Computer Programming
Computers are very powerful tools. They have changed the world by changing the way that
we work and play. Thanks to computers we can travel through space, predict the weather, and
design and build better cars. Computers are amazing, but the computer hardware itself is only
half of the story. What really makes a computer so useful is its flexibility. The same computer
that can be used to design cars can also be used to play games and chat with friends over the
Internet. The difference is the software.
In this course, you will learn how to use the programming language Java™ to create simple
software programs that will allow you to investigate and solve problems in math, physics, and
statistics.You will use the power of the computer to run simulations that model real-life events.
Ultimately, you will discover how the computer can be used to help you better understand
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Cluster Four:
A Global Community
(Courses in Modern Languages, English, and Philosophy)
NOTE: A Global Community requires a valid US passport or
US passport card for United States citizens. International
students must have proper, valid travel documents to enter
Canada from the United States.
A. Modern Language: Dipping into Five Modern Languages
Ni Hao! Bonjour! Guten Tag! Mahaba! Privet! In this course, you will have the opportunity
to sample five modern languages: Chinese, French, German, Arabic, and Russian. Teachers will
provide you with a basic introduction to the various languages and cultures.Through conversation
and hands-on activities, you will learn greetings and simple dialogues dealing with everyday situations.You will also learn something about the people who speak the languages: their music,
dances, food, etc. In Chinese, for example, you will practice the fundamental techniques of calligraphy. In French, you will immerse yourself in French Canadian culture. Picture yourself in Quebec City seated in a French café, reading through a French menu, deciding perhaps to sample
the chef ’s coq au vin.
Given the multicultural realities of the United States in the twenty-first century and the current
globalization of ideas and economies, language study is indispensable. Today, well- educated people
should be able to communicate in more than one language; tomorrow, this need will be imperative. Sampling five of the world’s many languages will be both challenging and fun, an experience
that may help you make informed decisions about language study.
B. English: The World’s Literature
The World’s Literature course works in tandem with your modern language class. For example, in a
week when you are learning Russian or French, you may be reading (in English translation, of
course!) short stories by Anton Chekhov or Victor Hugo. At the Harkness table, you will
discuss literature written originally in Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic, and German.You will work
closely with your peers as you learn to participate in a Harkness table discussion.You will also have
many opportunities to develop your critical reading and writing skills as you work on a wide variety
of expository and creative writing assignments that go along with the nightly readings.
C. Philosophy: Contemporary Global Issues
The nightmare of September 11th, an assault of misguided zealotry upon human decency, has had ramifications far beyond the initial moments of destruction. Suicidal terrorists transformed commercial airliners into flying missiles of destruction. Thousands of lives were lost; hundreds of thousands of lives
were changed forever. The circles of economic and political consequence stretch ever outward. This
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ethics course will allow you to examine a wide range of global concerns, from terrorist assault to the
fragility of the environment, from ethnic cleansing to apartheid, from economic recession to world
hunger. In seminar discussions, you will raise questions and share observations with classmates equally
engaged in collaborative discourse. In your research and writing, you will examine those issues you find
most compelling.
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Cluster Five:
The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar
(Courses in Ceramics, Creative Writing, and Drama)
A. Ceramics: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture
This course is an exploration in clay and handmade objects. Handmade pottery can do more
than hold your cereal.The expressive qualities of clay objects have gesture, movement and a
quality you will not find in any factory manufactured process. We will create a variety of
objects using many different hand building techniques as well as the pottery wheel. Once the
pieces are made we will glaze them, fire them, and use them. Class discussions will focus on
the process of developing an idea, designing a form and aesthetics.We will spend a little time
looking at the geology of clay and touch on its 10,000 year history and its impact on the
human race. At term’s end, you and your classmates will have a celebration using the objects
you have made and contribute your work to the annual Student Art Exhibit, open to the
Academy community.
B. Creative Writing
The verb to write derives from the Old English writan, which means to scratch, draw,
inscribe. As a student in the Creative Writing class, you join a small community of scribblers,
classmates who – like you – love the sight of a stack of clean, white sheets of paper. As you
scratch down words, creating your own stories and poems and personal essays, you discover
the joy of freedom, of allowing your imagination to soar. In seminar workshops, you read one
another’s drafts, discuss the rhythms of the prose, consider the connotations of word choices
the author has made, and imagine possible directions a second rendering might take.Your
reading will include the works of contemporary poets and short story writers. In the end, you
publish your own portfolio of writing, a collection of work, carefully drawn, scratched,
inscribed onto sheets of clean, white paper.
C. Drama: Invitation to the Theater
In this course you will learn about the basics of theater with an emphasis on acting.You will
learn skills to help you memorize and perform a monologue.You will audition for your class
performance and learn vocabulary about acting and theater through workshops and games.
Finally you will rehearse with your class for a final performance at the end of the summer.
During the rehearsal process you will learn about blocking, projection, diction, and tone.
According to The Job of the Actor, written by the students of David Mamet: “Talent, if it
exists at all, is totally out of your control… The only talent you need to act is a talent for
working – in other words, the ability to apply yourself in learning the skills that make up the
craft of acting. To put it simply anyone can act if he has the will to do so.” This course is
designed to challenge students to learn through their experiences and grow as an individual
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Cluster Six:
Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation
(Courses in Literature, Science, and Photography)
A. Literature: Detective Fiction
"Mysteries are about the psychology of crime and the psychology of human nature," Sue Grafton
once said in an attempt to explain her long held passion for crime fiction. This explains, in part,
why readers have been drawn to the great works of Detective Fiction. In this five-week survey,
we will read some informative and exciting stories. Depending on where our daily Harkness
Table discussions take us, we might hit on some thought-provoking topics such as the role of
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and the media in the criminal justice system. Each day in this
reading and writing intensive course, students will be asked to bring questions about and passages from their nightly reading to discuss. And who knows: they might even enter the classroom to find a crime scene to investigate! A highlight of the summer will be visits by one or
more published authors.
B. Forensic Science: Tools of the Craft
Imagine you are a crime scene investigator and have just arrived at the scene of a terrible
murder. A young woman has been killed, and though her apartment has been ransacked, the
killer has been very careful to hide his identity. Hours of painstaking investigation yield only
two small pieces of evidence: a human hair and a drop of blood.Years ago, such minute
evidence might have foiled police efforts to find the culprit, but contemporary science offers
keys to unlock microscopic evidence that may solve the crime. Today, forensic scientists can
examine the hair and blood samples to reveal the killer’s DNA. In this course, you will study
the techniques used in the forensic laboratory and learn about the scientific principles basic to
those research techniques.You will explore the world of DNA structure and function, bloodtyping and inheritance, DNA fingerprinting, and forensic anthropology.You will examine case
studies of actual crimes and trials and you will meet professionals in various fields of forensic
science who will share their “real-life” Crime Scene Investigation experiences with you.
C. Introduction to Digital Photography
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The digital camera, a primary tool of the crime scene photographer, offers a great advantage
over the traditional film camera because it allows photographers to review results immediately
and make adjustments as they shoot. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of using
the digital camera, a process that teaches you the essential elements and underlying principles
of good photography.You will become familiar with the history of photography and notable
photographers, and with the language of the photographer’s craft: composition, sharpness, rule
of thirds, contrast, depth of field, lens speed, aperture, and ISO.You will also learn how to use
Adobe Photoshop®, a program which allows you to edit your photographs.You will master
editing basics — cropping, balancing color, adjusting brightness and contrast, selecting and
working in various layers. Assignments are designed to reinforce the various skills, and will
allow you to experiment with creative tools that allow you to further enhance your photographs. The capstone collaborative project is the design of a newspaper that covers a crime
that has occurred.
NOTE: Students enrolled in Exeter C.S.I. must have a digital camera or a smartphone with a minimum of 5 megapixels. (The Summer School will make a limited
number of digital cameras available to scholarship students.)
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Cluster Seven:
The Shape of Things
(Courses in Chemistry, Prototype Design & Fabrication, and
2-D and 3-D Geometry)
A. Chemistry: A Hidden Architecture
This course is a tantalizing glimpse into the fascinating hidden world of chemistry, (specifically,
Nanotechnology & Organic Chemistry), through hands-on, lab-based exploration. Although atoms and
molecules are too small to hold and see, students will gain an understanding of the basic forces that
dictate the shapes and structures of molecules by building models. Students will probe the microscopic realm that is organic chemistry, by testing and experimenting macroscopic properties of
‘sophisticated’ materials called polymers, such as: Slime, Gak, and Oobleck.
B. 2-D and 3-D Geometry
This hands-on class explores the inherent order in 3-dimensional space that determines the
nature of all form and structure, including chemical structures, (i.e., molecules).You will learn
the basic mathematical principles of geometry by building structures using a variety of media.
By studying symmetry, pattern, polyhedra, and space filling, you will learn the vocabulary and
rules of space--the same rules that help determine how atoms combine to form molecules.
Examples from nature and the work of relevant artists and architects will suggest the rich
potential for creative expression that results from a deep understanding of the structure of
space, and provide inspiration for students. The knowledge you gain in this course will provide
a foundation for the models you create in the Prototype Design & Fabrication class.
C. Prototype Design & Fabrication
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Digital tools make it possible to create sophisticated prototypes rapidly and accurately. In this
course, you will learn how to use a professional CAD drafting program and a computer-controlled laser cutter to create models out of paper, plastic, and wood.You will have access to the
makers’ lab, where you will be taught use of tools and techniques you need to become skilled
in fabrication. This course will be closely coordinated with the 2/3-D Geometry class, which
will provide motivation and direction for the projects you undertake. For this course you
will need a Windows laptop or a Mac laptop that has Windows installed on it using
Boot Camp®, Parallels® or Fusion®.
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Cluster Eight:
Classics: Reliving the Ancient World
(Courses in: Classical languages, History, and Arts &
Literature)
The year is 403 B.C.You and your fellow Athenians are reeling from a devastating defeat at the
hands of Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. After a year of political unrest under the cruel
regime of the “Thirty Tyrants,” democracy has been restored in Athens and you and your fellow citizens are tasked with helping to rebuild your city, physically, morally, intellectually, and
spiritually. Each week you will be given a challenge to persuade your fellow citizens to follow
the course of action recommended by your faction. Should you relieve political tensions by
sending out a colony? Is a philosophical rethinking necessary to get the city back on track
morally? Have you offended one of the gods? Is a religious festival in order to get the city back
in their good graces? This cluster will have three academic components, with each week’s challenge focusing on a common theme.
A. Classical Languages: Introduction to Ancient Greek &
Latin
In the language course, students will be introduced to basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of
Ancient Greek and Latin. Each week’s lesson will be designed to focus on vocabulary and grammatical skills that students can use in their presentation or performance for that week’s challenge.
B. History: Ancient Greece
In this course, students will read primary and secondary sources to inform in-class discussion
of the historical background to weekly topics, as well as carrying out group research with their
factions to prepare for each week’s challenge. Weekly topics will include: the development and
structure of the ancient city-state; politics and rhetoric; ancient philosophy; Greek religion and
mythology; ancient athletics and spectacle.
C. Arts & Literature
The third course in this cluster will be a combination of creative arts, art history, drama, and
ancient literature relevant to the theme of each week. In creative arts, students will be challenged to create 3D models and coin designs for a Greek colony, ceramic votive and ritual
objects for religious ceremonies, and to design costumes for assembly debates and dramatic presentations. Students will also read and perform new interpretations of ancient dramatic works.
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ACCESS EXETER PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education, an important component of Summer School,
Introduction to Dance
promotes fitness, cooperation, sportsmanship, and the learning
In this fun introduction to dance class, students will have the
opportunity to learn different dance techniques including modern
jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, video dance and more! No prior
dance experience is necessary! This class is only offered during the first session of PE Classes.
of new skills. The offerings are designed to introduce fundamental rules and skills, provide some competition and recreation,
and stimulate long term participation in athletics. All ACCESS
EXETER students participate in this program four afternoons per
week, (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) for at least one
hour each day between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Equipment
will be supplied for some activities, but students should bring
their own athletic equipment. Refer to the individual
class descriptions for equipment requirements.
Students will register for the activity of their choice during the
Lacrosse
The fundamentals of the game of lacrosse are taught through drills,
exercises and small team recreational play. The class is intended for
students with little or no previous experience as well as those who
desire to improve their fundamental skills. The class is non-contact, coeducational and lacrosse sticks will be provided.
application process. It may not be possible for all students to
enroll in their first choice for both sessions; however, we will
Soccer
make every attempt to enroll students in a preferred activity in
This class is for students of all abilities and experiences in the
game of soccer who desire to improve their skills and understanding of the game. They will play cooperatively with others in a
structured, competitive environment.
one of the sessions.
The Director of Athletics supervises the program and classes are
taught by professional Physical Education instructors. We
strongly encourage students to explore new sports activities dur-
Squash
ing Summer School.
The squash class is structured to teach beginners, as well as those with
some previous experience, the basic strokes and tactics of the game.
Students will progress to the point they will be able to play a competitive match. Racquets, balls and eye-protection will be supplied
but non-marking, non-black soled shoes are required.
Adventure Games
This class is an experiential learning experience where the students will get to know each other and build trust through problem-solving activities that are presented throughout the course.
Students will learn to respectfully formulate a solution and execute the plan of action in an organized, cooperative manner. This
class is a combination of exercising your body and your mind.
Basketball
This class will provide experiences intended to improve student’s
skills and understanding of the game of basketball. They will participate in drills and exercises that will lead to competitive play.
Cross Country Running
Students will improve their cardiovascular fitness and their physical strength through daily runs on the fields, in the woods and
throughout the campus and town of Exeter. Students will learn a
series of stretching movements for warm-ups and cool downs.
The class is structured for both the novice runner as well as the
serious, competitive runner.
Beginner Swimming
This class is designed for students who are non-swimmers who
want to learn to swim. They will be taught basic lessons in floating and fundamental swimming strokes to increase their comfort
level in the water. Proper swimwear is required.
Competitive Swimming
This class is for students to increase their knowledge and experience as competitive swimmers in a structured environment. Students will refine strokes and be challenged to increase their
fitness. Proper swimwear is required.
Beginner Tennis
This class is designed for students who have either very limited or
no knowledge or previous experience in the game of tennis. Students will learn and practice the basic racquet skills and strokes.
Students will also learn the basic rules so they can progress to
playing both singles and doubles matches. Proper footwear and
clothing to exercise and play tennis is required.
Intermediate Tennis
This class is designed for students who have already learned the
basic skills and rules of tennis. Students will be evaluated at the
onset and placed in smaller groups based on ability and experience. After evaluation and limited instruction students will
progress to singles and doubles competitive matches. Proper
footwear and clothing to exercise and play tennis is
required.
Competitive Tennis
This class is for students who have experience playing tennis and
who wish to play competitive matches each day. Students must
have the skill, knowledge and experience to play competitively
against players of a similar ability.
Ultimate Frisbee
In this class students will compete daily in a team structured situation where they will be required to be physically active, play
cooperatively and compete in a non-traditional team game. Students will be active in a recreational environment that challenges
them physically and mentally.
Volleyball
This class is structured to provide experiences for beginning,
intermediate, and experienced players who are looking to
improve their skills in the game of volleyball. Drills and exercises
daily in the fundamentals and proper techniques will lead to
competitive play as the class progresses.
Yoga
This class is structured to provide a gentle series of exercises and
stretching that will involve warm-ups, strengthening of abdominal
muscles, back and core, standing postures and relaxation and
recovery. The maneuvers will be set to popular music as well as
classic yoga relaxing music and will emphasize “breath to movement” theme.
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Note: ACCESS EXETER students may elect, for a fee, to enroll
in Crew or Seacoast United Soccer as their sports option. Please
refer to page 58 and 59 for more information on these programs.
If you want to participate in Crew or Seacoast United Soccer,
make sure to check the appropriate box on the online application.
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Student Life
Each year, some 780 young men and women representing a diverse range of ethnic, racial, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds come to Exeter from across the United States and countries around the globe. Students have the
opportunity to study and live with classmates who may be from California or Maine, South Africa or France. In an average session, the student body includes representatives from 40 states and 50 countries.
Reflecting on their time at Exeter, Summer School students often mention the
friendships they formed with classmates as the most significant aspect of
their education. Many find that these friendships last well beyond the fiveweek session and give them an understanding of other cultures and beliefs
that is meaningful in later life. Dormitories are important centers of activity
where students form lasting friendships with each other and their dormitory
advisors. Boys and girls are housed separately in brick dormitories which
accommodate 30 to 60 students each, and in several smaller wood-framed houses for 7 to 16 students. Rooms are
designed for single, double, and triple occupancy, with the majority being singles and doubles. All are furnished with a
bed, bureau, desk, chair, and lamp. Each dormitory has a phone in the common room for students to place local and
credit-card/prepaid phone card calls or student’s may use their personal cell phone.
Special room requests must be made in writing and will not be considered after April 15th. It is the policy of the Summer School to refuse requests for friends or relatives to room together. In addition, we encourage friends to live in different dormitories.
Each dormitory is staffed by resident faculty and interns who live in the dormitory and supervise all aspects of dorm life.
Dormitory staff members are available to assist students with any questions or problems that may arise. They serve as
advisors to students and ensure that an adult is available to help students make the adjustment to living in the dormitory
and to the academic expectations of Summer School. The ratio of faculty to students in dormitories is approximately 1:10.
In addition to the boarding students, an average of 50 day students enroll in both the UPPER SCHOOL and ACCESS
EXETER each session. A significant part of the Academy community, they come from towns in the seacoast area of New
Hampshire and from across the border in Massachusetts and Maine. Day students may arrive on campus as early as
6:00 a.m. to participate in "Polar Bear" swims, and many stay until 9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. for ACCESS EXETER) to take
advantage of evening events, meetings, and extracurricular activities. They have faculty advisors and are affiliated with
dormitories. Most day students spend time on campus during the weekends, attend social events, and become involved
in dorm life through friendships with boarding students and faculty.
Students need to provide their own blankets, sheets, and towels.
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Extracurricular Performing Arts
Theater and music are popular activities in which many students participate each summer. They are vital and noteworthy
elements of Summer School life. The Summer School presents dramatic productions and a dance concert of original
choreographed pieces during the five-week session.
Extracurricular music activities are organized for students who wish to employ their talents and pursue their interests outside of the formal musical performance classes. We encourage students to bring their musical instruments and to join
one or more of the vocal or instrumental groups.
The Exeter Summer School Orchestra rehearses on two evenings each week and performs during the last
week of Summer School. This ensemble has performed Mozart and Haydn symphonies and works by such composers
as Bizet, Dvorak, Wagner, Debussy, Bartok, Beethoven, and Brahms.
Evening Ensembles coaching and accompaniment of solos are offered two evenings a week. All interested students, particularly those not enrolled in the Chamber Music class, are encouraged to participate. Auditions for forming
chamber groups will be held during the first week of the session.
Glee Club is a large singing group meeting two evenings per week. Open to the entire Summer School community,
this group sings and performs music from a wide range of traditional and contemporary music.
Students will sign up for extracurricular music
groups on opening day.
Students may take private music lessons
for an additional fee ($375 for five 50-minute
lessons; $225 for five 25-minute lessons). The
Academy offers lessons in voice and on a variety of instruments. Students planning on taking
lessons should fill out the Private Music Lessons
form available on our website. Those seeking private lessons must apply by April 15,
2016. Please note: we do not offer
financial aid for private music
lessons.
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Special intensive program in Crew for UPPER SCHOOL
and ACCESS EXETER students:
Beginner/Novice – This option will allow students who have never rowed before to participate in crew. The five week
program will be dedicated to teaching the finer aspects of the rowing stroke as well as general fitness.
Experienced Skills Program – This option offers a more intensive program for experienced rowers. Students will be given
highly detailed technical coaching as well as a more rigorous training plan to prepare high school rowers to return to their
home teams a better oarsperson. In addition, there will be racing opportunities for the top rowers within the program.
Crew is open to a limited number (sixty) of students, and requires an additional fee of $995. This special program takes the place of the regular Physical Education classes.
If you want to participate in the Crew Program during Summer School, make sure to check the
appropriate box on the online application.
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Enhanced soccer opportunities for Summer 2016 Seacoast United Soccer Program at Exeter Summer School
For Seacoast United Soccer Club (SUSC), the passion among its coaches, players and
fans has turned this small NH soccer club into one of the most successful athletic organizations in New England. Developing players of all abilities has seen the sport grow
tremendously in the region and led to alumni, on both the boys’ and girls’, playing at
top Division 1, 2, and 3 colleges as well as representing various US National teams.
Founded in 1992, Seacoast United now boasts over 5,000 members and several
world class facilities in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.
The impact of SUSC can be felt both on and off the field and increasingly around the
world. That’s one reason why Nike named SUSC as one of its Premier Soccer Clubs.
In addition, the Club was among the first to be selected in US Soccer’s Development
Academy Program. SUSC is also a member of America’s minor league soccer
division on both the men’s and women’s side, and has just recently formed a
partnership with English Professional Club Brighton and Hove Albion.
Exeter Summer Program: The SUSC summer program is looking to work with players who have a passion for the game,
have played at a competitive level, and who want to continue a high level of training in the summer. Seacoast United’s professional coaching staff will concentrate on improving the individual player’s first touch and skill level as well as a better understanding of the game and tactics through small and full sided games. Everything will be geared to supporting the players so they are
better equipped as they return to their school and club teams.
For the 2016 summer program we will have three teams, older boys, younger boys, and a girls’
team that will play several competitive games as part of their schedule. College coaches in the
region were in attendance at a number of games this past summer.
The Soccer Program will meet four times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
for two hours per day (3:00-5:00 p.m.for UPPER SCHOOL and 4:00-6:00 p.m. for ACCESS
EXETER) beginning July 4th and concluding on August 3rd. Some of the friendly games may
take place on Saturdays as well. Each player will receive a Premier Nike soccer ball, one
Nike/SUSC jersey and t-shirt, a pair of Nike shorts and two pairs of socks.
The soccer program will also include: a mini indoor soccer tournament at SUSC’s four-field
facility, as well as access to the swimming pool on occasion. At the end of the program, all
players will receive a written evaluation based on their performance, strengths and weaknesses, areas to work on, etc. Participants will also receive some donated soccer equipment
and apparel to utilize in their community when they return home.
This special program takes the place of the regular Physical Education classes.
Extracurricular course fee: $995 which includes all soccer equipment above.
If you want to participate in the SUSC program during Summer
School, make sure to check the appropriate box on the application.
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Special Programs
Colleges and Universities
The UPPER SCHOOL program offers students the opportunity to meet approximately ninety college admissions officers and
to receive literature describing their colleges. A wide variety of colleges and universities send representatives to our campus for a large evening fair early in the term. In recent years, those colleges have included Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Duke, The University of Virginia, Bowdoin, Tufts, MIT, Brown, and Columbia. During their stay at Exeter, students
may visit college campuses by signing up for excursions to Dartmouth, Bowdoin, Boston College or Boston University.
In addition, the Summer School College Counselor oversees a program of speakers and
workshops designed to demystify the college
application process and to help students prepare for completing college applications. Working one-on-one or in small groups with a
college advisor, high school juniors and seniors
may begin to formulate lists of colleges that
match up well with their interests and academic
profiles. The Academy’s Library also offers College search materials and guides.
Health Services
The Lamont Health and Wellness Center is
staffed on a 24-hour schedule by registered
nurses. Each student will receive a medical
form which must be completed and returned
before the student arrives in Exeter. All students
will be enrolled in the Summer School Group Insurance Plan.
Worship
Students are encouraged to examine and to deepen their beliefs and values while at Summer School. The opportunity to
express concerns and to celebrate in communal worship is available to all students, although attendance at religious services is not required. Churches and temples in the Exeter area welcome student participation.
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Student Activities and Social Life
The Student Activities Office oversees a program that offers students a wide variety of options for socializing and recreation
on weekends and Wednesday afternoons. In addition, weekday evenings from 6:30-7:45 p.m. are reserved for extracurricular on-campus activities such as dramatics, choir, chamber orchestra, educational films, and seminars. Popular events in
recent sessions have included early morning “Polar Bear” swims in the Atlantic Ocean, a talent show, dances, tournaments,
and the International Day festival featuring ethnic music and food from countries around the world.
Summer School offers a variety of recreational
trips for students, which are chaperoned by faculty members and generally occur on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and on Sundays.
Trips in the past have included gallery, museum,
and summer theater visits, beach outings, whale
watch expeditions, mountain hikes, amusement
park trips, and excursions to professional baseball games. Trips vary in cost from $8 to $40.
Additionally, on several Sunday afternoons, the
Summer School offers unchaperoned trips to
Boston and Portsmouth. Since trips are optional,
the fees are not included in tuition.
In addition, advisors and teachers sponsor visits
to local ice cream shops and eateries, beach
trips, and excursions to nearby attractions. The
Lamont Art Gallery has extended weekend operating hours, and various athletic facilities, including the swimming pool, are open at specific
times for student and faculty use. Dormitories often
organize their own entertainment, including cookouts and trips to the movies.
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Fundamental Rules and Regulations
The Academy assumes that its students enter the school with a serious purpose, and that conscience and good sense are
in the main a sufficient guide to behavior. Above all, the Academy expects honesty from its students.
The Summer School, with its balance of commitments to academics, extracurricular activities, sports, and dorm life, helps
students develop a sense of responsibility for personal conduct and for the well-being of the larger community. To this end,
the Academy encourages freedom within reasonable limitations, and enforces rules defining these limitations, which are
necessary to maintain relative freedom for all.
Summer School students are expected to meet all required appointments. In the dormitories, evening check-in hours are
enforced, and after 8:00 p.m. resident faculty maintain an atmosphere conducive to study. Smoking is forbidden, the possession and use of alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited, and students are required to observe the regulations concerning how and when they may travel off campus. After check-in hours, students are required to remain in their dormitories
until 6:00 a.m. Students who enter Exeter with serious purpose find little difficulty in complying with these requirements.
The regulations are few and simple; they are based upon common sense, courtesy, and mutual trust.
Fundamental Rules
The faculty may at any time dismiss a student from the Summer School for committing or
attempting to commit any of the following offenses, including a first offense:
1. Hazing other students. Hazing is defined as harassing, intimidating, bullying, or coercing another student with
the purpose or result of embarrassment, disturbance, or humiliation.
2. Dishonest acts of any kind, including plagiarism or the unauthorized removal of materials from the Library.
3. The purchase, possession, use, or distribution of:
• any illicit or illegal drug, including marijuana,
• any prescription drug in a manner not consistent with the instructions of the prescribing physician,
• legal over-the-counter drugs, or “home-made” preparations or remedies for purposes other than legitimate
medical treatment or
• prescription or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals in a form that would not normally be purchased. Possession of
paraphernalia that are customarily used for illegal drug use or drug abuse will be considered a violation of this rule.
4. Leaving Exeter without permission.
5. Absence from the dorm without permission after reporting hours at night.
6. Purchasing, possessing, drinking, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or the possession of
empty alcoholic beverage containers.
7. Gambling for money.
8. Unauthorized visiting of boys to girls' rooms or of girls to boys' rooms.
9. Actions that create a fire hazard; this includes smoking (which is not permitted during Summer School) or burning any material in student rooms, possessing or using fire crackers, and tampering with fire extinguishers or fire
alarm systems.
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10. Students are not permitted to use or have custody of any weapons, including those used for martial arts, any
type of firearms, stun guns, TASERs, or air guns of any sort, including BB guns.
11. Use of skateboards, scooters, rollerblades/skates, bicycles or any other wheeled vehicle or device, except a
wheelchair or ambulatory device is prohibited.
Students who choose to remain present while others violate rules governing the use of alcohol or other drugs, or while
others commit hazing, may be subject to major disciplinary action. The faculty may also dismiss a student for violating
or attempting to violate, or choosing to remain present during the violation of, any other rules and regulations of Summer
School. Students may also be dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct, for a generally unsatisfactory record, or for conduct
injurious or dangerous to themselves, to the Summer School, or to others. Failure to know the rules and regulations is not
a defense. Summer School’s interest in the conduct of students away from campus during the session is the same as it is
in their conduct on campus. Summer School may hold students accountable for their off-campus and online conduct in
appropriate ways, including a disciplinary response.
The aim of regulations governing day students is to enable them to share the boarding experience as much as possible
while recognizing their status as students who live at home. The behavior of day students is governed by the rules that
apply to all Academy students; day students are expected to conform, as far as practicable, to the same regulations as
boarding students. Day students are under the supervision of their parents when they are home. UPPER SCHOOL day
students are expected to be off-campus by 9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. for ACCESS EXETER day students) Sunday through Friday, and 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Care of Academy Property
Students are expected to maintain their rooms in good repair and to follow faculty instructions regarding their upkeep.
Students are financially responsible for damage and/or abuse to Academy property.
In order to insure the safety and well-being of the students, faculty, and staff, and/or to comply
with state and local fire regulations, the following policies must be followed. Violations of the
following regulations could result in disciplinary action.
1. Student rooms must be kept neat and clean.
2. Pets are not permitted in student rooms.
3. Extension cords must be UL approved and wire size must be a minimum of #16. Items plugged into any cord
must not draw more than 1,200 watts. No more than one extension cord per room is allowed.
4. The following items are NOT permitted in student rooms: beanbag chairs, refrigerators, televisions, and all
heat-producing items including flat irons, irons, coffee pots, corn poppers, hot plates, toasters, electric immersion coils, high-voltage electrical appliances, halogen floor lamps, and high intensity lamps that generate
excessive heat. Bulbs in student lamps must not exceed a 60-watt rating.
5. Candles, incense, and other open-flame devices are not permitted.
6. The following electrical items ARE allowed in students rooms: electric razors, clocks, radios, computers,
stereos, and hair dryers (portable only). Personal computers are allowed in dorm rooms, but television
receivers may not be used as monitors.
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Dress Code
Dress is informal, but students are expected to be well groomed and to use good taste in their choice of clothing. Shorts
or slacks are usually worn to class. For some occasions coats and ties are needed by boys, and girls frequently wear
dresses. Footwear is required for class, dining hall, library, and all official school functions. Hats are considered outdoor
wear and are not to be worn indoors. During class, students should refrain from wearing clothing that will be distracting
to their classmates or the task at hand.
Motor Vehicles
If a day student is a licensed driver, he or she may drive between home and campus. Assuming proper insurance
and parental approval, he or she may also give rides to other day students for commuting. Once on campus, the
vehicle must remain parked in approved locations. Boarding students may not possess or rent motor vehicles on campus
or in the Exeter vicinity. Students may not accept rides from passing motorists while under the jurisdiction of Summer
School. Boarders may not ride in vehicles, including any form of public transportation, without parental and Summer
School permission.
Tobacco
Because of the health hazards accompanying the use of tobacco and nicotine, the Academy prohibits possession and
use of all tobacco products and nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers. Students are not
allowed to use tobacco in any form during the session indoors or outdoors, on- or off-campus. Students are not permitted to have the following in their possession at any time during the session: tobacco, matches, lighters, e-cigarettes,
vaporizers, etc. Because this rule is strictly enforced, no student should enroll with the expectation of being permitted to
use tobacco. Failure to observe this regulation may result in serious disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
Weekend Out-of-Town Permissions
After the first weekend, which is closed for orientation and special activities, students in good standing who have on file a Parental Permission form
with the appropriate written permission from their parents, may take weekend leaves. Weekends begin after a student's last class on Saturday and
end at 9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. for ACCESS EXETER) on Sunday. Following
the specified process, details of weekend plans must be registered in the
Summer School Office, and only after official approval may a student
leave campus. These procedures are defined in materials that will be sent
to each family of enrolled students prior to the opening of Summer School.
Unless students are participating in a trip sponsored by the Summer
School, they must not leave the town of Exeter without following specific
out-of-town guidelines.
Note: ACCESS EXETER students take part in a required
school-sponsored three-day/two-night excursion during
the third week of the session.
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2015 Summer School Faculty and Staff
Leanne Abbott-Jones, B.A., M.A.
Physical Education
Sarah Anderson, B.A., M.F.A
English
Sami Atif, Ph.D.
Math
Dana Barbin, B.S.
Physical Education
Elizabeth Barker, B.A., M.Ed.
ACCESS EXETER
John Barton, M. ARCH., B.A.
Art, Music & Performing Arts
Raquel Beckford
Teaching Intern
Genny Beckman, B.A,, M.A.
Dormitory
Ralph Blumenthal, B.A., M.S.
English
Kwasi Boadi, B.S., M.S, Ph.D.
History & Social Sciences
Mercy Boadi, A.S.
Dormitory
Matthew Boller, B.S.
Science
Michaela Boller, B.A.
English
Annalisa Boslough, B.S.
Teaching Intern
Marilyn Bott, B.S., M.Ed.
Library Circulation Coordinator
Shelley Bronk, B.S.
Library Assistant
Eric Bowman, B.A., M.A.
Deborah Boykan, B.A., B.M.
Art, Music, & Performing Arts
Alexander Braile, B.A.
Administration
Jason BreMiller, B.A., M.A.
English
Timothy Brusso
Physical Education
George Bryant, B.A.
Teaching Intern
Carol Cahalane, B.S., M.Ed
Dormitory
Brian Calnan, B.A.
Administration
Khadijah Campbell
Administration
Sean Campbell, B.S.
Science
Amy Chartoff, B.A., M.S.
English
Xitai Chen, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Mathematics
Evelyn Christoph, A.B., M.A.,
Ph.D. (ABD)
Administration
Noah Clarke, B.A., M.A.
History
Peter Clarke, B.A., M. Ed.
History, Social Sciences
Mark Cleveland, B.Mus.
Colleen Connolly, B.A.
Teaching Intern
Gordon Coole, B.S., M.Ed.
Dormitory
Tracy Coole, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Wes Coombs, B.S., M.A.T.
John Corrigan, B.A., M.F.A.
ACCESS EXETER
Eileen Cusick, B.S, M.S.A.
Assistant to Catalog Librarian
Amberlee Darling, B.F.A.,
M.A.T.
Kyle Deland, B.A.
Teaching Intern
Matthew DeNunzio, A.B.
Teaching Intern
Sheri Dion, B.A, M.A., M. Ed.
English
Jennifer DiPietro
Physical Education
Melinda Dolan, B.A., M.A., M.S.
Reference Librarian
Sarah Duclos, B.A.
Amy Beth Gelineau, B.A., M.Ed.
ACCESS EXETER
Mark Gerry, B.A.
Mathematics
Shana Gilbert, B.A.
Patricia Glennon, B.S., M.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Elena Gosalvez-Blanco, M.A.
Administration
Jason Gough, B.A., M.A.
English
Christine Greenwood, B.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Johnny Griffith, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
English
Susan Griffith, M.Ed.
Dormitory
Ranila Haider, M.Ed.
ACCESS EXETER
Chris Hamel, B.S., M.S.
Physical Education
Emily Haven
Teaching Intern
Arielle Jennings Heal, B.A.,
M.Ed.
James Heal, B.A., PGCSE
Adam Hernandez, M.S.
Physical Education
Kate Hernandez, M.Ed.
Science
Gary Hodges, B.M., M.A.
Allison Duke, B.F.A.
Kyle Hodsdon, B.S., M.Ed.,
CAGS
Physical Education
Jonathan Edmark, B.S., M.S.,
Art, Music & Performing Arts
Elizabeth Holcomb, B.A.
Dormitory
Jean Farnum, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Mary Holderness, B.A.
Teaching Intern
Robert Feigal-Stickles, M.S.
ACCESS EXETER
L. Gene Howard, B.F.A.
Amy Fish, B.S.
Administration
Jeff Hoyer, B.S.
Art, Music, Performing Arts
Jacqueline Flores, B.A., M.A.
Languages
David Hudson, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Ming Fontaine, M.Ed.
Languages
John Hutchins, B.A., M.Ed.
Dormitory
Brenda Gargas, B.S.
Administration
Hayden Jansen
Teaching Intern
Andrew Gatto, B.A., M.L.S.
Reference Librarian & Music Librarian
Charlie Jennison, B.S., M.A.
Karen Geary, B.A., M.S.T.
Math
Kristopher Johnson, B.A., M.A.
Matthew Geary
Christopher Jones, B.A., M.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Tanya Judd-Pucella, B.A, M.Ed.,
Ph.D.
Aykut Kilinc, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dormitory
Kevin King, B.A.
English
Christine Kinney, B.A.
ACCESS EXETER
William Lagarde
Teaching Intern
Shane LaPointe, B.S., M.S.
Physical Education
Amy Larimer, B.S., M.ARCH.
Jerry LaSala, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Science
Peter Lendrum, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Christopher Lovely, M.F.A.
Betty Luther-Hillman, B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D.
Dormitory
Laura Marshall, B.A., M.S.
Dormitory
Chris Matlack, B.S., M.Sc.
Science
Kent McConnell, B.A., M.Div.,
TH.M., Ph.D.
Pamela McDonough, B.S., M.Ed.
Administration
Sheila McGuckin, B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D.
Andrew McTammany, B.A., M.Sc.
Science
Rikki Miller, M.A.
Don Mills, B.S.
Physical Education
Susan Mills, B.A., M.Ed.
Dormitory
Timothy Mitropoulos, B.S.
Physical Education
Davis Moore, A.B.
ACCESS EXETER
Madison Moreno, A.B.
Teaching Intern
Summer Morrill, B.S.
Teaching Intern
Ben Morse, B.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Elizabeth Morse, B.S., M.S.
Science
Jonathan Moss, B.A., B.S.E.E.,
M.Ed.
Science
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Dennis Murphy, B.A., M.A.
Physical Education
Paolo Reichlin, B.A., M.A.
Languages
Bruce Shang, B.S., M.A.
Physical Education
Leslie Tufts, B.A.
Administration
Eric Nash, B.A., M.Ed.
ACCESS EXETER
Elizabeth Reiter, B.A., M.Ed.
English
Leanne Shang, B.S.
Dormitory
Marilyn Turmelle, B.S., M.Ed.
Science
Robert Newman, B.A., M.Ed.
Radmila Repczynski, B.A.,
M.M.
Eric Sinclair, B.S.
Kathleen Utter, B.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Thomas Smith, B.A., M.Ed.
Kathryn Van Wert, Ph.D.
ACCESS EXETER
Grace Smyth, B.A.
Library Public Services Assistant
Marissa Vitolo, B.F.A.
ACCESS EXETER
David Snyder, B.S.
Physical Education
John Walker, B.S.
Physical Education
Michelle Soucy, B.S., M.A.
Dormitory
Kathryn Lennon Walker, B.A.,
M.A., M.L.S.
Reference Librarian
Tad Nishimura
Assistant to Academy Librarian
Barbara O’Brien, B.Mus.,
M.Mus.
Christian Pacific, B.A.
Dormitory
Melissa Pacific, B.A., M.A.
Physical Education
Jane Parris, B.A., M.A.
English
Pamela Parris, B.A.
English
Willie Perdomo, B.A., M.F.A.
English
Beverly Perriccio, B.M.E., M.A.
Nita Pettigrew, B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
English
Robert Richards, M.F.A.
Beth Rohloff, B.A., M.Ed.,
M.L.I.S.
Reference and Outreach Librarian
Suzan Rowe, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Christopher Roy, B.A., M.L.S.
Acquisitions and Reference Librarian
Viviana Santos, Ph. D.
Administrative
Jeanette Saraidaridis, B.S.,
M.Ed.
Physical Education
Verity Sayles, B.A.
ACCESS EXETER
Gail G. Scanlon, B.A., M.L.S.
Academy Librarian
S. Gregory Spanier, B.A., PGCE,
M.A.
Mathematics
Jeff Ward, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Administration
Robert Spurrier, B.A., M.A.
Michele Ward
Dormitory
Jane Storm, B.A.
Library Public Services Assistant
Russell Weatherspoon, B.A.,
M.Ed.
Administration
Lorissa Summermatter, B.A.
Benjamin Swiezynski, B.S.
Physical Education
Heather Pettis, B.S., M.S.
ACCESS EXETER
J. Burke Scarbrough, B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D.
Inna Sysevich, B.S., M.S.
ACCESS EXETER
Tom Powley, M.Ed.
ACCESS EXETER
Richard Schieber, Ph.D.
Languages
Eleanor Taylor, B.M., M.M.
Robert Preston
Erich Schneider, B.A., M.Ed.
Administration
Judy Teehan, B.A., M.Ed.
Christopher Pucella, M.Ed.
Physical Education
Lisa Scott
Teaching Intern
Karin Tenney-Helfrich
Administration
Benjamin Putnam, B.F.A., M.Ed.
Administration
Sean Sennott, A.B., M.A.,
M.T.S.
Jan Trueman
Administration
Sonia Ramadan, B.A.
Languages
Bradford Seymour, B.A.
James Tufts, B.S., M.Ed.
Physical Education
Thomas Wharton, B.A.
Assistant to the Academy Archivist
Katharyn Wheeler-Smith, B.A.,
M.A.
English
Liza Williams, M.A., A.B.
History
Lee Young, B.A.
Dormitory
Jenny Zhao, M.A.
Dormitory
Summer School Application Checklist
The following information is required before the Admissions Committee will review your application:
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Exeter Summer Application for Admission (online at www.exeter.edu/summerschoolapply)
Application Fee submitted through the online application. (Domestic applicants $65; applicants with a postal
address outside the U.S. $100)
Personal Essay (Refer to page 3 for essay requirements.)
English/Humanities Teacher Recommendation
Math/Science Teacher Recommendation
Guidance/Principal Form
Current Transcripts
Non-native speakers of English must also submit:
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Graded English Paper with teacher’s comments
UPPER SCHOOL applicants: TOEFL scores if you want to take an English course for native English speakers
(EWS English courses are listed on page 18.)
Students applying for Financial Aid, the following items and ALL of the application materials listed above must be
received by March 1:
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Parents’ Confidential Financial Questionnaire Form (must be completed by all parents/guardians who are
financially responsible for the applicant.)
2014 or 2015 IRS 1040 Forms from all parents/guardians listed on form above
Supporting W-2 Forms and/or 1099 Forms (from the same year as the IRS 1040 Form)
The following form is optional for UPPER SCHOOL students:
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Leadership Recommendation Form is only required for UPPER SCHOOL students who are applying to
The Charles J. Hamm ’55 Leadership Program.
For more detailed information about the application procedures
please visit our website at www.exeter.edu/summerschoolapply
Phillips Exeter Academy
Summer School
20 Main Street
Tel 603.777.3488
Tel Outside New Hampshire
800.828.4325
[email protected]
www.exeter.edu/summer
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