The Hun School of Princeton

Summer Academic Session/American Culture and Language Institute (ACLI)/Baseball Camp
Princeton, New Jersey


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For More Information, Contact
Mrs. Donna O’Sullivan
Director of Auxiliary Services
The Hun School of Princeton
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-921-7600 Ext. 2265
Fax: 609-921-0955
http://www.hunschool.org/student_life/summerp
rograms.asp

Type of Program: Academic enrichment classes and/or full-credit classes in a variety of subjects (math, English, science, SAT); separate program for English language courses in grammar, reading, and writing; opportunities for American cultural and historical enrichment; and instruction and practice in baseball
Participants: Academic programs: coeducational, ages 12 to 18 (12-year-olds may be accepted into enrichment courses); must be 13 to board. Baseball camp: boys, ages 9 to 15.
Enrollment: Approximately 120 students in the Summer Academic Session; 30–35 in ACLI
Program Dates: Academic programs, one 5-week session, June 29 to July 31; baseball camp, August 4 to 8
Heads of Program: Mr. William McQuade, The Hun School of Princeton Upper School Head; Donna O’Sullivan, Director of Auxiliary Services; LeRhonda Greats, Director of Summer Academic Session; Dianne Somers, Director, ESL Program; Bill McQuade, Director, Baseball Camp

Location

The Hun School of Princeton, located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, is a private coeducational school for grades 6–12. The five-week summer session complements and follows the curriculum, standards, and philosophy of the Hun School. The greater Princeton area, with its many resources, is available to students.

Background and Philosophy

The Hun School Summer Session offers students an ideal setting to explore new areas of learning while building on basic foundations of knowledge. At the Hun School, a dedicated and experienced faculty helps students gain confidence in their scholastic abilities as they are guided to appreciate their talents. Students’ efforts are supported by programs that adhere to the highest standards of excellence while helping them achieve their specific goals. The incorporation of innovative learning technologies within the summer curriculum completes what can be the road map to success. Summer at Hun represents a special time when friendships are made and horizons are expanded. During its summer session, Hun welcomes students from surrounding communities and from around the world.

Program Offerings

The Summer Academic Session serves students in grades 6–12. Some enrichment courses are appropriate for students entering the sixth, seventh, or eighth grades. Advanced younger students are admitted into upper-school courses on a case-by-case basis. Small classes, traditional grading standards, and individual attention are hallmarks of the Summer Academic Session.
    Students may choose 2½-hour courses or full-credit (comprehensive) courses that meet 5 hours a day. There are two class periods. Comprehensive course work is for students wishing to accelerate their curriculum, enhance their high school transcripts for college admission, or make up a class. Enrollment in one comprehensive course of 120 hours constitutes a full academic load for the five-week session.
    Preview or review classes or other 2½-hour classes are designed for students wishing to make up incomplete problems in a particular subject. Students may choose a course that reviews work they have previously taken in order to reinforce material covered, or they may select a course that prepares them for work they will undertake in the fall. Students may select one or two courses from this category. Each of these courses is 60 hours.
    Comprehensive courses offered include algebra I, algebra II, chemistry, geometry, and precalculus. Enrichment courses are advanced creative writing, algebra I preview or review, algebra II preview or review, American literature, biology preview, calculus, chemistry preview, competence and confidence in reading and writing, English literature, geometry, middle school creative writing, middle school literature, middle school math, middle school prealgebra, physics preview, precalculus, and SAT prep. Additional courses may be added if there is sufficient student interest. Courses are subject to cancellation due to lack of enrollment. Students may be day students or board on campus (must be 13 years of age to reside at the School). Students do not have to be Hun School students.
The American Culture and Language Institute is designed specifically for international students who wish to study English at an American school. Students from the Princeton area may also attend as day students and can be as young as age 11, but students must be 13 years of age to reside at the School. Those under 13 can participate in all activities and trips except the overnight trips. Most students in the program board at the School and are from outside the United States. In 2008, sixteen different countries were represented, including Aruba, Bahrain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United States.
    Balancing academic classroom work with cultural enrichment, the program offers students an ideal environment in which to improve their English language skills while learning more about the history of the United States and American customs and society. All the instructors are seasoned Hun School teachers with experience working with international students and who have a strong background in English as a second language. International students interested in making the transition from schools in their home country to college-preparatory study in America find the ACLI program to be ideally suited to their needs.
Baseball Camp provides comprehensive, high-quality instruction on hitting, base running, sliding, catching, pitching, and conditioning. Talented alumni, current students, and Hun School’s varsity baseball coach provide support, encouragement, and strong instruction in all aspects of the game, including weight training and conditioning. Afternoon games are held after lunch, and indoor facilities are available in case of inclement weather. Boys ages 9 to 15 can participate in this sports camp and do not have to be Hun School students.

Enrollment

There are approximately 180 students in the Summer Academic Session, both boarding and day, and about 30 to 35 students in the American Culture and Language Institute.

Daily Schedule

Resident Students
7:00–7:45 8:00–10:30 10:30–10:50 10:50–12:20 12:20–1:00 1:00–2:00 2:00–2:45 3:00–5:00 5:30–6:00 6:00–7:15 7:30–9:30 9:45 10:30	Breakfast Period 1 Break Period 2 Lunch Period 2 (continued) Extra Help Intramurals/Activities Dinner Free Time Study Hall On Corridor Lights Out
(Day students follow the same schedule from Period 1 through Extra Help)

Extra Opportunities and Activities

Poe Lounge and the Game Room are open to all summer students for enjoyment. The Game Room houses Ping-Pong tables and a Foosball table. Boarding students participate in weekday activities from 3 to 5 p.m. They may include on-campus activities or an off-campus trip or activity. During that time, the computer lab is open, and, on designated days and times, the Fitness Center and gymnasiums. In addition, movies are shown on a flat-screen TV in Poe Lounge. Weekend activities for boarders include trips to amusement parks, the New Jersey shore, Philadelphia, white-water rafting, movies off campus, and other organized trips. The Hun School also organizes tournaments in table tennis, pool, and volleyball. The students in the American Culture and Language Institute follow a trip schedule that includes outings each Wednesday and a weekend trip to Washington, D.C.

Facilities

Classes are held in air-conditioned classrooms in the Chesebro Academic Center. Poe Lounge is located between the dining hall and Poe Dorm. Students who choose to reside on campus live in dormitory-style housing. The Athletic Center Complex can be used during designated times, including the gymnasium, tennis courts, basketball courts, and weight-room facility. Students eat meals in the air-conditioned dining hall. Boarding students have access to the Internet in their dorm rooms during designated times.

Staff

Instructors are chosen for their ability to motivate and communicate with students and for their love of teaching. A core of Hun School faculty members is the heart of the program in addition to local teachers who come highly recommended. The residential staff consists of Hun School alumni and members of the faculty and staff.

Medical Care

The Hun School Clinic is staffed by the School’s nurse, who is available from 9 to 3 on school days. The nurse is on call 24 hours a day, including weekends and evenings. In addition, the University Medical Center at Princeton is approximately 2 miles from the Hun campus. Resident students who become seriously ill are sent home to be cared for by their parents or guardian.

Religious Life

The Hun School welcomes students from all faiths and religions. Students may attend nearby religious services on weekends.

Costs

In 2008, the cost for the Summer Academic Program is $5023 for boarding students, $1248 for a 2½-hour course as a day student, $2165 for a comprehensive course, and $2165 for two 2½-hour courses. For the American Culture and Language Institute, boarding students’ tuition is $6540 and day students’ tuition is $2955. The one-week Baseball Camp costs $225 and includes lunch, a camp T-shirt, and instruction.

Transportation

Parents or guardians of resident students must arrange transportation from nearby airports (Kennedy International Airport, Newark International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport) to the Hun School of Princeton on the day of registration, Sunday, June 28, 2009. Other students arrive by car or train and are escorted by their guardian or family friend.

Application Timetable

The School accepts students on a rolling admission basis beginning in December and continuing until the start of the summer session. Applicants for the American Culture and Language Institute are urged to apply by March 1 to ensure a place in the program, as this program can fill quickly. Students for the Academic Session should apply by May 1 to maximize their placement possibilities in a popular class. The Hun School cannot guarantee space availability in all classes. Classes may be cancelled due to a lack of enrollment. Applications are available on the School’s Web site at http://www.hunschool.org. Both academic programs begin on Monday, June 29, 2009.
Academic questions should be directed to Ms. LeRhonda Greats at 609-921-7600 Ext. 2258 or lgreats@hunschool.org. Questions about the American Culture and Language Institute can be directed to Donna O’Sullivan, Director of Auxiliary Services.