Summer Semester: two academic classes and two electives
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起价
The Summer Semester curriculum reflects the variety presented during the school year. Every student takes four classes: two from the academic offerings and two from the electives. Courses offered may include English, mathematics, reading, English as a Second Language, Spanish, French, Chinese, computer science, history, drawing, painting, woodworking, photography, drama, stone carving and public speaking; the list may vary from year to year. Each student has a faculty advisor who oversees course planning, sports selection and extracurricular choices.
Mornings are divided into three 50-minute learning blocks, so that students have time to explore a variety of interests of their choice. Classes are small, teachers guide a project-oriented curriculum, and homework is limited: the two academic classes set 35 to 40 minutes per course, the elective courses set none. Classes do not meet midweek, when the whole programme goes on a field trip.
A balance of academics, athletics, outdoor exploration and community living. Some class selections are built on fundamental maths and English skills, others offer the chance to learn new disciplines. Progress is reported in two parts — a teacher's written comment and a grade — and a commendation may be awarded for academic growth.