2024 Cushing Summer Viewbook

Cushing Summer ACADEMIC + ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Upper School: Entering grades 9-12 Middle School: Entering grades 6-8

2024 DATES

3-WEEK SESSION: JUNE 30 - JULY 20 5-WEEK SESSION: JUNE 30 - AUGUST 2 Boarding and day options available

Discover the

power

of Cushing Academy

this summer

We seek students who love learning, enjoy a challenge, and are ready to move forward academically while also having a fun and unforgettable experience. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to attend Cushing Summer.

2024 SUMMER CALENDAR Sunday, June 30

Registration Day

Monday, July 1

Orientation

Tuesday, July 2

Classes Begin

Saturday, July 6

Summer Celebration

Saturday, July 13

Summer Formal

Thursday, July 18

International Evening

Friday, July 19

3-Week Session Graduation

Saturday, July 20

3-Week Session Departure

Friday, July 26

Cabaret

Wednesday, July 31

Art Show

Thursday, August 1

5-Week Session Graduation

Friday, August 2

5-Week Session Departure

Average class size

50+

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Grades

6–12

200

students from 25 states + 31 countries

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years of summer programs

4:1

student/faculty ratio

62

miles from Boston

162

acre campus

CUSHING SUMMER 2024 ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR AGES 11-18 3-WEEK SESSION: JUNE 30 - JULY 20 5-WEEK SESSION: JUNE 30 - AUGUST 2 Welcome to your #BestSummerEver!

A summer filled with memorable learning and living experiences awaits! Students grow academically and personally during Cushing Summer, engaging in a dynamic learning environment and taking part in fun and exciting activities and events. With an abundance of incredible opportunities, you won’t want to be anywhere else!

Students are at the center of everything we do. To support them, we make five promises as part of this program. Each participant will: • Live and learn in a close-knit community; • Participate in supportive learning that promotes success; • Gain confidence and skills to build their future; • Join in exciting activities designed to foster life-long friendships; • Be welcomed as a valued member of the Cushing family.

At Cushing Summer, you choose the classes and activities that best meet your academic and personal goals, interests, and learning style.

There’s so much to get out of a summer at Cushing.

We can’t wait to see you for the #BestSummerEver!

CHRIS ROY Director of Summer Programs CUSHING SUMMER Cushing Academy 39 School Street Ashburnham, MA 01430 (978) 827.7700 summersession@cushing.org

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MORNING PROGRAMS UPPER SCHOOL

Students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Choose one program below.

EXCEL

IMMERSE

College Prep and Academy courses for

English language classes, workshops, and

credit, preview, or enrichment

cultural immersion for English Language Learners

Students choose one course from the list below: Recognized throughout the world for excellence • Geometry*

in teaching and learning, Cushing’s English

• Algebra II*

language classes and workshops for English

• Precalculus*

Language Learners are highly recommended for

• Biology*

students who plan to continue their education in

• Chemistry*

the United States. Through a carefully planned

• Physics*

curriculum, Cushing’s Immerse program in

• U.S. History*

American English can have a dramatic and

• Responding to Literature*

enduring impact upon your fluency

• Business, Finance, and Economics • S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) • Global Leadership • Introduction to Psychology *Classes for credit

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CONNECT

EXPRESS

Academic skill-building courses for all

Multimedia studio art courses and portfolio

learning styles

development - from beginner to advanced

The Connect program encompasses three key

Multi-media studio art courses introducing

components: strategies to improve English

students of all artistic abilities to the

language skills, review and practice of

fundamentals of color, composition, line,

mathematics skills, and study techniques. At the

and space in drawing, painting, pottery,

start of the program, we assess your academic

and metalsmithing. Techniques are learned

skills and place you in appropriate English,

through hands-on experience, allowing

mathematics, and study technique courses.

students to improve their creative talents.

MORNING PROGRAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Choose one program below.

EXPLORE

CREATE

Courses designed to spark curiosity, develop

Age-appropriate, multimedia studio art classes,

skills, and build confidence for academic success

workshops, and field trips for aspiring artists

A range of classes, workshops, and field trips which

Multi-media art studio classes, workshops,

develop students’ confidence and skills for success.

and field trips introducing students to color,

Students choose one major and one minor class:

composition, line, and space in drawing, painting,

MAJOR CLASSES: • Literature and Writing • S.T.E.M. • Mathematics • E.L.L. (English Language Learners) • Robotics

pottery, and other media. Students learn by doing and improve their artistic skills.

MINOR CLASSES: • Legends in Literature • Solve it – with Science • Solve it – with Logic • Debate Team • Young Entrepreneurs

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AFTERNOON CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES In the afternoons, we offer additional academic classes for students to develop skills or discover new interests, artistic opportunities to enhance one’s creative side, and athletic activities to get outside and maintain fitness. There’s something for everyone.

UPPER SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CHOOSE TWO AFTERNOON CLASSES AND/OR ACTIVITIES:

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• Math Workshop

• Photography

• Engineering

• Aerobics -Yoga/Zumba

• 3D Printing and Design

• Pottery

• Investing 101

• Theater Workshop

• Public Speaking

• Video and Film

• SAT Prep

• Basketball - Competitive

• TOEFL Prep

• Basketball - Recreational

• Writing Workshop

• Soccer - Competitive

• Dance

• Soccer - Recreational

• Graphic Design

• Volleyball

• Jewelry Making

• Tennis

• Painting and Drawing

• Fitness

DAILY SCHEDULE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 – 8:15 am

Breakfast

8:30 – 10:30 am

A Period: Morning Program Classes

10:30 – 11:00 am

Assembly/Extra Help

11:00 – Noon

B Period: Morning Program Classes (cont.)

Noon – 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:30 – 2:30 pm

C Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities

2:45 – 3:45 pm

D Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities

4:00 – 5:00 pm

E Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Dinner

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Study Hall in the Dorm (Sunday-Thursday)

10:00 pm

Lights out/Friday Dorm Check-In

11:00 pm

Friday Lights Out

SATURDAY 9:00 – 11:00 am

Brunch

10:30 – 10:00 pm

Optional On-Campus/Off-Campus Activities

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Dinner

10:00 pm

Dormitory Check-in

11:00 pm

Lights out

SUNDAY 9:00 – 11:00 am

Brunch

10:30 – 6:00 pm

Optional On-Campus/Off-Campus Activities

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Dinner

7:30 pm

Dormitory Check-in

7:30 – 9:30 pm

Study hall

10:30 pm

Lights out

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STUDENT LIFE AT CUSHING SUMMER Living and learning in a boarding school environment provides endless opportunities to engage in the community outside of daily classes.

Whether through dorm life, meals in the dining hall, weekend trips or extracurricular activities, students develop lasting friendships and essential life skills in a close-knit and welcoming community.

If you have any questions or need more information regarding Student Life at Cushing Summer, please contact us: summersession@cushing.org

INTRAMURAL SOCCER + BASKETBALL For many students, the option to play their favorite sports is an important feature of the Cushing Summer.

In addition to the athletic offerings in the afternoon, we have a robust evening intramural program for soccer and basketball that offers you, at whatever your level of expertise, a chance to compete against other teams of students and faculty on campus.

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HEALTH SERVICES Cushing Health Services is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and provides comprehensive medical care for illnesses and injuries. Urgent medical problems or injuries are treated at Heywood Hospital in nearby Gardner, Massachusetts, approximately six miles (9.5 kilometers) from campus. Cushing Health Services also provides counseling services to support the well-being of individuals and the school community.

CAMPUS DINING The Cushing Summer community shares a longstanding and rich tradition of gathering together in the Academy’s Dining Commons for daily meals, lively conversation, and good company. We offer hot entrees, soups, salads, a fully-stocked deli, a stir-fry bar, and a tempting pizza station, plus plenty of fruits and sweets. Our chefs are keenly aware of our community’s tastes and preferences and prepare healthy and varied meals each day, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options

CAMPUS SAFETY + INCLUSION Foremost among Cushing Summer’s core values is the safety and well-being of our students. We work diligently to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing campus environment where students can thrive in all aspects of school life.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE + LOCAL SERVICES Cushing Summer values and supports the diversity of culture, religion, and faith in our community.

During Cushing Summer, we will make all reasonable accommodations for students regarding dietary restrictions, fasting, or other religious observations.

Several places of worship are within walking distance from Cushing’s campus. We may also be able to accommodate students to attend off-campus services in the local area.

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EVENTS + EXCURSIONS New England offers the perfect backdrop for a summer of learning, friendship, and fun. The region offers a unique combination of natural beauty, historical sites, recreational activities, and cultural events.

Each week of Cushing Summer, we offer a special all-school activity on- or off-campus:

SUMMER CELEBRATION

INTERNATIONAL EVENING

We kick off our first full weekend together with exciting

International Evening is a celebration of the rich cultural

games, fun activities, and many opportunities to make new

diversity at Cushing Summer. Students and advisors begin

friends. The day includes a food truck extravaganza with a

rehearsing songs, skits, and dances representative of their

delicious and tempting cuisine for all tastes. In the evening,

cultures during the first week of classes. Planning also

we gather for dinner, dancing, and a good time for all!

begins for food preparation, and groups start creating posters, artwork, and table displays. Cushing’s dining

SUMMER FORMAL A very special evening of dining, dancing, and enjoying the company of friends at one of the most memorable events of Cushing Summer. (Formal attire required.)

EDUCATIONAL CLASS TRIPS Students may take educational class trips to any of the following destinations within Massachusetts:

hall becomes an international bazaar with bright posters and flags, cultural artifacts, music, and students’ vibrant traditional dress on the night of the event. The evening concludes with stage performances featuring music, skits, songs, and dances representing different cultures.

CABARET Cushing Summer is a time to shine — not just in the classroom and studio — but also on stage. On this

• Boston Duck Tours

night, students and faculty have the opportunity to

• Concord & Lexington Battle Green, Concord

participate in the Cushing Cabaret, a variety show that

• Freedom Trail, Boston

features songs, dances, and entertaining (and often

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

hilarious!) acts. This not-to-be-missed event is the

• Boston Museum of Science

perfect way to celebrate the talented, adventurous, and

• New England Aquarium, Boston

spirited members of our summer community.

• Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge • Shaker Village, Hancock • Tanglewood Performing Arts Center, Lenox • Whale Watch off the coast of Gloucester • Williamstown Playhouse, Williamstown

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ART SHOW The end-of-summer Art Show brings together the unique and creative accomplishments of all Cushing Summer art students and celebrates their work in pottery, painting & drawing, metalsmithing, photography, jewelry making, and multimedia projects.

GRADUATION CEREMONY The 3-week and 5-week session graduation ceremony brings together the entire Cushing Summer community to recognize and celebrate student achievements (formal attire required). The evening concludes with games, activities, and special treats —plus lots of time to spend with friends!

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS We firmly believe that a well-rounded summer school experience should allow time for play. On weekends, we offer a host of activities to appeal to every interest. We organize excursions to amusement parks, whale watching, shopping, and more. Students can also catch the most popular movies at our local cinema, go roller-skating with friends, or enjoy the local restaurant scene.

In addition to these options, students can make trip or activity suggestions to our Director of Student Activities.

Weekend excursion options include: • Six Flags New England • AG Paintball • Boston shopping • Burlington Mall • Sky Zone Trampoline Park • New England Whale Watch • Roller skating • 12 cinema movie theatre • Basketball Hall of Fame • Boston Red Sox baseball • Deep sea fishing • L.L. Bean & outlet shopping • Hiking at Mount Monadnock • New England Revolution soccer Note: There is a charge for ticketed events.

ON-CAMPUS WEEKEND ACTIVITIES We offer a wide array of exciting and engaging on-campus activities and events, including concerts, outdoor movies, ice skating, and dances. And let’s not forget billiards, air hockey, TV, and video games in our Student Center!

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TUITION + FEES APPLY ONLINE AT CUSHING.ORG/SUMMER Tuition and fees cover the following: • All morning program classes and workshops

• Athletic practice uniforms

• All afternoon classes and activities

• Linens (boarding students only)

• All meals

• On-campus social and athletic activities

• Furnished dormitory room (boarding students only)

• Bus transportation for all off-campus activities, events,

and excursions*

• All books and supplies

• Educational field trips and the Summer Formal

5-Week Tuition + Fees

3-Week Tuition + Fees

5-Week Boarding Tuition

$ 9,850

3-Week Boarding Tuition

$ 6,750

5-Week Day Tuition

$ 4,125

3-Week Day Tuition

$ 2,600

Required Activity Fee

$175

Required Activity Fee

$125

International Health Insurance Fee**

$350

International Health Insurance Fee**

$225

Art Supplies Fee

$350

Art Supplies Fee

$225

Express + Create Students only

5-Week optional services

Express + Create Students only

3-Week optional services

Airport pick-up ( June 30)

$75

Airport pick-up ( June 30)

$75

Airport drop-off (August 2)

$75

Airport drop-off ( July 20)

$75

* Ticket/admission charges for optional weekend trips are not included in Tuition + Fees ** Families residing outside of the U.S. are required to purchase a Health Insurance policy provided through Cushing Academy for the duration of the 5-week or 3-week program. Families residing in the U.S. are required to provide proof of insurance/health care coverage after they have enrolled, to be validated by our health center staff.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE • Non-refundable tuition deposit: $500, due within 10 days of acceptance.

• Remaining tuition balance due on or before your chosen payment plan due date.

All deposits, tuition balances, and fees can by paid through the student and parent portal, MyCushingSummer. You will receive log-in information for MyCushingSummer in the application process.

We evaluate applications and make decisions on a rolling basis, but we encourage you to apply early to avoid landing on our waitlist. Accepted students will receive a packet of information about course selection, transportation, suggested clothing, and other matters.

Limited financial aid is available. Please inquire at summersession@cushing.org

Admissions decisions are without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable law. Cushing Academy has no restrictions on its admission policy regarding race, sex, creed, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable law. Candidates are judged solely on the basis of references, personal interviews, and school program of studies. We seek students who are seriously interested in preparing for college and who indicate they will be a mature member of the Cushing student body. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Director at summersession@cushing.org.

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CUSHING SUMMER COURSE CATALOG MORNING PROGRAMS All Cushing Summer students choose a Morning Program and build a unique course of study that is challenging, engaging, and designed to meet their personal goals and interests. Students choose one Morning Program from the list below during the application process.

Upper School - For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade • Excel Program - College prep and academy courses for credit, preview, or enrichment • Connect Program - Academic skill-building courses for all learning styles • Immerse Program - English language classes, workshops, and cultural immersion for English language learners • Express Program - Multimedia studio art courses and portfolio development from beginner to advanced Middle School - For students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade • Explore Program - Courses designed to spark curiosity, develop skills, and build confidence for future academic success • Create Program - Age-appropriate multimedia studio art classes, workshops, and field trips for aspiring artists

MORNING PROGRAMS : UPPER SCHOOL

EXCEL

Classes for credit For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

In the application process, Excel students choose one class from the following options.

A note regarding classes for credit: • All international students enrolled in a credit class will need to enter the country on an F-1 student visa. We will send you an I-20 form to obtain the F1 visa. Use the form to obtain your F-1 Student Visa from the U.S. Consulate. We recommend that you make an appointment with the Consulate as soon as possible after receiving your I-20 form.

• Upon successful completion of the course you enroll in, Cushing will award you a full year’s academic credit. Credit classes meet five hours each day for the entire five-week program. You must be in attendance for the entire session in order to receive credit.

• Due to extended class time during the day, students taking a class for credit are only required to participate in one afternoon course or activity.

• To transfer earned credit to another school, please make prior arrangements with that institution and Cushing Summer.

Accepting earned credit from Cushing Summer is the sole discretion of the awarding institution. If your goal is to transfer earned credit to another school, it is important to make these arrangements prior to registering for a credit-bearing class.

• Students who may not need credit at this point in their academic journey can still take credit classes for review, preview (to prepare for honors or AP level classes), or personal interest and enrichment.

• 3-week session students will take Excel Classes for enrichment only •

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Geometry - In this intensive course, you will solidify your understanding of the properties of two and three-dimensional figures. Working with visual perceptions of three-dimensional figures, you will develop skills for using deductive reasoning as a primary problem-solving tool. Some of the topics covered include parallel lines and planes; properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles; congruent and similar triangles, area of polygons; trigonometry; and coordinate geometry. Successful completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite for enrolling in this course.

Algebra II - If you are in transition to higher-level math, enrolling in Algebra II is an excellent choice for the summer. Topics investigated in this course include linear relations, quadratic functions, exponents, and logarithms and their applications.

Successful completion of both Algebra I and Geometry is a prerequisite.

Precalculus - In this Precalculus course you will not only review important concepts from algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometry, but you will also explore how they interconnect and pave the way for delving into higher-level mathematics.

Topics covered in this course include functions (linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic) and their graphs, trigonometric functions, conic sections, and systems of equations. Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are prerequisites.

Biology - During the first two weeks of Biology, you will become familiar with the chemical structures within cells. The second two weeks emphasize the basic principles, terminology, and methodology of genetics. In the final week, you will study complex organisms and systems. How these systems work to maintain homeostasis (dynamic balance) and to respond to stresses placed upon them becomes the major emphasis by the end of the course.

Throughout the course you will learn to use various methods of scientific investigation while collecting data, making careful observations, and interpreting results. You will also become familiar with working in a lab and using research instruments.

MORNING PROGRAMS : UPPER SCHOOL Chemistry - Chemistry deals with the myriad of substances that make up our environment, their relationships to each other, and their transformations. This course begins the study of chemistry by learning about the units of science, the manipulation of numbers in science, types of matter, and atomic theory. You will then master the symbols, formulas, and equations that make up the language of chemistry and explore the ways in which they are used. Kinetic theory, with particular application to the states of matter, lays the foundation for further investigation of thermodynamics, solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases. At the end of the course, special topics are introduced. The laboratory plays an important role in this course; experiments are designed to teach the use of standard chemical equipment and procedures. Successful completion of Algebra II and Biology is a prerequisite.

Physics - In this course, you will develop a thorough understanding of mechanics and the major conservation laws of energy and momentum. You will learn to apply these ideas to the workings of the universe, studying the principles of electricity, optics, and Newtonian mechanics. Through experiments and labs, you will learn to organize, manipulate, and summarize experimental data into charts, graphs, and tables; propose and justify a sequence of steps leading to a solution; and, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a solution to a physics problem.

Successful completion of Algebra II, Chemistry, and Trigonometry is a prerequisite for enrolling in Physics.

History - United States History - Over 500 years in the making, the United States of America was created by a wide diversity of people from around the world, perhaps including your distant or recent ancestors. In this class you will examine the emergence of a multi-racial, multi-ethnic society in British North America, beginning with the pattern of colonial settlement and the development of American culture. You will investigate the causes of the American Revolution, the process of writing and ratifying the Constitution, and the development of a two-party system of government. The major political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped America from the early 19th to the early 20th century are explored in depth. This intensive historical survey concludes by touching on the emergence of the United States as a world power from 1898 through two World Wars, the Vietnam conflict, and the end of the Cold War. Materials include a textbook augmented by secondary works, films, guest speakers, original source materials, and class trips to historic sites in New England.

English - Responding to Literature Through Critical + Creative Writing Perhaps no other skill is as important to your academic and professional success as writing. This course pays close attention to the writing process as well as to the different kinds of writing that allow you to stretch your mind and talents. The course draws upon a variety of acclaimed short stories, poems, essays, and novels to illustrate various genres of writing for different purposes. After reading and discussing these works, you engage in expressive writing that comes from personal experience. You then turn to an extensive study and practice of the different kinds of expository writing (e.g., definition, classification, illustration, comparison and contrast, argumentation, and critical

analysis). Frequent in- and out-of-class essays build your ease and effectiveness as a writer. You will also explore the world of writing by composing original work in any of the creative forms that appeal to you, including fiction, poetry, and drama. By course end, you will have built a portfolio of your writing.

EXCEL

Classes for Enrichment For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Business, Finance, and Economics - In this comprehensive course designed for the young entrepreneur, students will examine real-world business models, recognize and research opportunities, and engage in the step-by-step process of building, marketing, and sustaining a successful enterprise based on an original idea.

Along the way, students become familiar with the world of finance, including the banking system, the monetary system, the loanable funds market, and the various financial assets. An in-depth study of the basic principles of business economics accompanies this course, including the concepts of supply and demand, optimal output, profit maximization, and economies of scale. The class culminates with student presentations of business proposals to peers and faculty. This class is ideal for students considering a career in business, marketing, finance, or economics.

S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, + Math) Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, S.T.E.A.M. students gain a new perspective of the interconnectedness of the world around them. Using the engineering design process, students will explore the physics of flight and flotation, understand the dynamics between and within different ecosystems, and learn how humans use technology to interact with the natural world. Students will also engage in the scientific method, practice drawing and creating, and develop essential teamwork and collaborative habits. In this process, students will gain metacognitive skills through iteration, self-reflection, and peer evaluation. This interdisciplinary course employs a project-based format that includes problem inquiry, research, proposal, testing, and conclusion, and it strikes a balance between independent discovery and carefully guided instructor support. By the end of the summer, S.T.E.A.M. students will see the world as both an engineer and a scientist, with new skills, knowledge, and habits to meet the challenges of more advanced work in the field.

Introduction to Psychology The Introduction to Psychology course is designed to engage students in the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.

Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Topics include perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior. As part of an interactive learning process, students will engage in course material through projects, research, surveys, and presentations.

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MORNING PROGRAMS : UPPER SCHOOL Global Leadership In this course, students will explore and examine critical global issues unfolding in real time. Topics will include economics and trade, universal human rights, war and conflict, migration and resettlement, environmental treaties and challenges, and access to education, health care, and proper nutrition.

In addition, this course will examine the role of the United Nations, nongovernmental organizations, and the global business sector. Using a multi-media approach, students will come to understand the interconnectedness and complexities of these global issues and work to develop practical, ethical, and innovative solutions to some of the most challenging problems on the world stage.

CONNECT

Academic skill - building for all learning styles For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Learning is a cumulative process. We build on existing knowledge and skills to master progressively more complex operations and tasks throughout our lives. For this reason, the Cushing Summer Connect program is based on the belief that the process of learning is as important as the content learned. Learning how to learn can be one of the most important skills you can acquire as you prepare for more significant high school, college, and life challenges. Cushing Academy gives you the tools you need to participate more fully, enthusiastically, and successfully in your college preparatory curriculum. The Connect program encompasses three key components: strategies to improve English language skills, review and practice of mathematics skills, and study techniques. Students in this program participate in three courses each morning: English language skills, Mathematics skills, and Study Techniques. At the start of the program, we assess your academic skills to place you in the appropriate course levels. After that, teachers will help you understand and appreciate your particular learning style and set reasonable and attainable personal goals. This approach allows you to capitalize on your strengths, recognize your weaknesses, and formulate an action plan for achieving academic success.

English: Reading + Writing - This course will strengthen your reading and writing skills and teach various strategies to build your reading efficiency. You will acquire techniques to improve comprehension and enjoy reading. Using short fiction and novels as the basis for reading and writing assignments, you will learn the critical vocabulary necessary to analyze literature in more depth and communicate your understanding successfully. You will also learn how to write clearly and concisely for various audiences and purposes, becoming familiar with the writing process, including prewriting, outlining, drafting, editing, and revising. Finally, you will learn how to communicate effectively in discussions by supporting ideas with evidence. With consistent effort, you become a more capable writer, a more discerning reader, and a more articulate class participant.

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Mathematics - This class focuses on filling in gaps to help you progress satisfactorily during the academic year, developing your mathematical competence while reviewing or previewing content areas in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I or II, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus. For example, if you have mastered algebraic concepts and can solve equations but still do not have automatic arithmetic skills or want to learn how to manipulate fractions better or determine the order of operations, this class is for you.

Study Techniques - Students in the Connect program spend part of the morning in study techniques workshops. Using the English and Math class assignments for material, our Connect faculty help students develop various strategies for improving organization and time management, reading comprehension, vocabulary and word skills, written expression, note-taking, test preparation, and performance. Faculty monitor each student’s progress closely and work to develop individually-tailored plans to build critical academic skills and self-confidence in the learning process.

IMMERSE

English language classes for English Language Learners For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Cushing’s English language classes and workshops for English Language Learners are highly recommended for students who plan to continue their education in the United States. Thanks to a carefully planned curriculum, our Immerse program in American English can have a dramatic and enduring impact on your fluency.

You can significantly increase your English proficiency in just five weeks. Small class sizes and skilled, supportive teachers are the keys to the success of this program. You will be tested upon arrival and carefully evaluated each week to ensure you are at the correct course level. Also, teachers meet regularly to discuss your progress and facilitate any necessary placement changes as your skills improve during the program.

Students enrolled in the Immerse program will spend their mornings in reading and writing classes, listening and speaking classes, and English language workshops.

The first half of the morning program consists of two, one-hour skills classes: a listening and speaking class and a reading and writing class. We emphasize study skills in every course, including organizational skills, note-taking methods, and test-taking strategies.

The second half of the morning program is spent in dynamic and interactive English language workshops with a focus on public speaking, argument and debate, creative writing, and exploring American culture.

Please note: Other English language courses, including TOEFL preparation and WOrd Power (building vocabulary), are available as afternoon classes.

MORNING PROGRAMS : UPPER SCHOOL In addition to morning classes, students in the Immerse program will have the opportunity to practice language skills during afternoon classes and activities, as well as through participation in the arts and in dorm life. Moreover, through class trips, excursions, and special events, you have an opportunity to travel to places of historical and cultural significance.

Lastly, the American culture workshop uses American film, music, art, television, and other media sources to help students learn and understand specific idioms, dialects, and colloquial expressions, as well as non-verbal communication.

Listening + Speaking - The Immerse Listening and Speaking morning class helps students at all levels to develop academic vocabulary and increase confidence in spoken English. Using a wide array of themes and class activities, beginning level students build fluency by listening for central ideas, understanding important and relevant details, and making inferences from the text or narrative. Intermediate level students learn important language usage and develop the basic skills of everyday conversation in various real-life scenarios. The advanced level challenges students in a more academic setting, focusing on taking comprehensive notes, organizing and synthesizing information, and building discussion and listening comprehension skills in various settings.

Studio art courses + portfolio development

Reading and Writing - The Immerse Reading and Writing morning class helps students at all levels to develop critical comprehension and compositional skills. Beginning level students read a series of popular books to help build their fluency, understanding, and vocabulary. Basic writing skills are developed using grammar and mechanics to construct topic and concluding sentences, among other essay components. Intermediate students expand their reading skills using various media sources, including newspapers, websites, periodicals, and essays. Writing skills at the intermediate level will employ more advanced grammar and mechanics to enhance paragraph and short essay development.

Advanced students continue to develop close reading skills, including literary analysis and comprehension through short stories, poems, and mini-novels. Writing skills progress through longer assignments, including the development of comprehensive introductions, sequenced body paragraphs, and effective conclusions. Students at the advanced level are also expected to improve their work through the revision process.

English Language Workshops - Immerse students will spend part of their morning engaged in dynamic and interactive English language workshops. These sessions focus on public speaking, argument and debate, creative writing, and American culture.

The public speaking sessions include reading, viewing, and reciting excerpts from well-known speeches. Daily activities improve pronunciation, volume, rate, tone, and eye contact.

Students will then use these skills to write, revise, and deliver an original speech in front of classmates and faculty guests.

The argument and debate sessions include close research on a given topic, working cooperatively with your team to develop an argument, and gaining communication skills through discourse and expression. The creative writing sessions introduce short stories (plot, setting, characters), narrative essays, poems, and other common genres in this style. Using this information, students will write, revise, and present an original story or essay to be peer-reviewed and evaluated at the end of Cushing Summer.

EXPRESS

For students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Are you an aspiring artist? The Express program is an intensive academic art curriculum for students with a range of artistic abilities and interests. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced studio artist, the only prerequisite for enrollment in the Express program is a desire to learn. This program introduces you to the fundamentals of color, composition, line, and space as used in drawing, painting, pottery, and metalsmithing. During the span of this program, you will learn techniques through instructions and hands-on practice. Not only will you gain a new appreciation for your improving talents, but you also sharpen your eye for the beauty all around you.

There are three levels of instruction in the Express program: If you are a beginner, you will receive intensive instruction in basic techniques and be guided to discover your specific interests.

If you are an intermediate student, you will refine your skills with assistance from our experienced faculty, who work closely with you as you develop advanced skills and diversify your portfolio.

If you are an advanced student, you will consult with the faculty and show examples of your work. Together, you develop an appropriate course of study that targets your specific interests and goals.

In addition to daily hands-on studio work, students at all levels study each of the art forms in context—the history, the cultural impacts, applications, traditional techniques, and aesthetics.

Trips to museums in and around Boston, readings, and art-related films also enrich students’ knowledge and appreciation of particular artists and different artistic movements.

The course culminates with an end-of-summer art show that brings together all Cushing Summer art students’ unique and creative accomplishments.

Note: Three nights per week students spend study hall (8:00 to 10:00 pm) working in the Art Center. A fee of $350 for textbooks, supplies and transportation for additional class trips is required.

Painting + Drawing - Your instructors will provide an introduction to traditional painting techniques and processes (watercolor, gouache, and acrylic) for students at all skill levels. Students acquire techniques in paint application and blending, composition and design, and color theory and color mixing and base their painting on a fully realized drawing.

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MORNING PROGRAMS : MIDDLE SCHOOL Pottery - Not only will you explore various techniques for working in clay, including hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, but you will also master basic glazing processes and decorative styles. Firing techniques—including the electric kiln and outdoor raku firing—are also part of the course. In just a short time, you develop an eye for what makes a successful ceramic piece and practice your newly-acquired skill by critiquing your own work and that of your classmates.

Metalsmithing - Discover metal as an art medium! In this class, you will develop three-dimensional design skills by learning to shape silver, copper, and brass. While you will begin with simple designs, you will learn and be encouraged to create more advanced original pieces.

Instructors will teach you the most up-to-date techniques in shaping, soldering, fashioning bezels, and finishing your pieces.

Portfolio Preparation - Advanced art students who intend to pursue art as a major in college create a portfolio of their artwork for college applications. Instructors will help you develop a cohesive body of artwork that represents your overall achievement in art. You will be given time to develop pieces in any of the media available to you. Instructors also assist you with portfolio presentation, including photographing artwork, matting, mounting, and writing an artist’s statement.

EXPLORE

Discover new + exciting frontiers in a variety of subject areas For students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade

The Explore program—created specifically for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade—provides classes, workshops, and field trips designed to spark curiosity, develop skills, and build confidence for future academic success. With individualized instruction and support from faculty with extensive middle school teaching experience, students in the Explore program will discover new academic frontiers and a dynamic learning process.

When applying, students in the Explore program will choose one major morning class and one minor morning class from the lists below. Both major and minor classes emphasize study, research, and technology skills.

Major morning classes meet for two hours each day and allow students to explore a subject in depth. Major classes provide appropriate challenges, support, and rigor to help prepare for secondary school study.

Minor morning classes meet for one hour each day and allow students to explore other subjects of interest. Minor classes expand students’ academic horizons and build on the skills and confidence gained in their major course of study.

MAJOR CLASSES Literature + Writing - This class’s primary goal is to expose you to different cultures, ultimately asking what we can learn from each other to make the world better. By reading a broad selection of classic and contemporary literature in this class, you will deepen your understanding of people and the issues they face. The reading list typically includes works from the Americas, Europe, and Asia or Africa. While you discuss and analyze the literature, you will also refine grammar skills, build your vocabulary, sharpen your eye for detail, and hone your logic. Another goal of this course is to strengthen your writing skills. You will write daily, drafting and redrafting analytical essays, personal response essays, short stories, poems, and editorials, allowing you to develop an extensive portfolio of your critical, creative, and personal writing.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) - The Explore STEM class combines science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to pursue student-driven, inquiry-based projects using real-world applications. This interdisciplinary course employs a format that includes inquiry, research, proposal, testing, and conclusion and strikes a balance between independent discovery and guided instructor support. Students will also engage in the scientific method, practice drawing and creating, and develop important teamwork and collaborative habits. Students will gain metacognitive skills through iteration, self-reflection, and peer evaluation. By the end of the summer, STEM students gain a new perspective of the interconnectedness of the world around them, with new skills, knowledge, and habits to meet the challenges of more advanced course work in secondary school.

Mathematics - If you want a head start with math before beginning high school, this course provides a sweeping review of mathematics typically covered in middle school and then moves into areas such as algebra and geometry. The class focuses on fractions, decimals, operations using negative numbers, word problems ,and basic equations. You will become familiar with fundamental algebraic and geometric skills, including factoring, graphing, and formulas for solving the equations most often covered in these courses. You will be placed at the appropriate course level to ensure comfort, understanding, and progress.

English Language Learners - Our renowned English for Language Learners summer program entails a carefully-planned curriculum that helps students explore their interests. This immersion experience in American English can dramatically increase English proficiency in just five weeks. Small class size and skilled, supportive teachers with extensive ESL experience are keys to the program’s success. The average class size is eight students, though beginning classes usually consist of four to eight students.

Consequently, you will receive a great deal of individual attention from teachers and have the opportunity to practice newly-acquired vocabulary and grammar in small groups.

We carefully place students in class levels corresponding to demonstrated language skills. Students are tested upon arrival and evaluated periodically to ensure they remain at the appropriate level. The program is structured around three skills classes: reading, writing, and listening and speaking. Special activities, excursions, and trips to educational and cultural sites

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MORNING PROGRAMS : MIDDLE SCHOOL provide opportunities to explore places of cultural and historical significance and strengthen English proficiency in different environments.

This program also lends a secure setting that enables you to understand life in the United States. Students have the opportunity to practice English with American and other international students in afternoon classes and sports activities and through participation in the arts and dorm life.

Robotics - If you enjoy learning how things work, solving puzzles, finding solutions to problems, you will love this class. You will work in teams designing and building robots with LEGO Mindstorms; in the process, you will learn the basic components of robotics and the fundamentals of programming your robots to perform simple actions. As your designs take shape, you will also reinforce your understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). You and your classmates will have fun engaging with each other in daily challenges and weekly competitions, some of which you will devise. After learning the basics, you will build threewheeled robots that feature touch and light sensors, motorized claws, and gears. Not only will you calibrate the sensors, but you will also program your robots to carry out specific tasks. Your teacher will record video throughout the sessions, providing a record of how much you have learned over the five weeks.

MINOR CLASSES

to other academic areas, including challenging math proofs and complex word problems. This course will develop students’ structured and organized thinking processes and improve their writing and speaking communication skills.

Debate Team - Students will dig deeply into several topics to fully understand issues from many perspectives. They will gain important research skills, including how to sort through the onslaught of information online to discover legitimate sources.

Additionally, students will work closely with teammates in a cooperative environment and improve public speaking and critical thinking skills. This class introduces students to the basic elements of argument and guides them through the steps required to engage in a successful team debate.

Young Entrepreneurs -This course guides students through the steps necessary to launch a successful business based on an original idea. Students learn how to recognize opportunities, create business plans, develop marketing strategies, and build realistic budgets to support their ideas. Students learn how to identify and resolve problems creatively and practically, including “thinking outside the box.” Additionally, our young entrepreneurs learn that successful businesses aren’t always about maximizing profits. Students in this class also learn that bringing their product ideas to market can provide a much-needed public service and may significantly improve others’ lives in the local or global community.

Legends in Literature - This course explores the stories, inspiration, and cultural impact of literary history’s heroes and legends. Students will come to know these characters in a participatory and story-based format by digging deeply into their complex and compelling lives. The class will discover that these legends of literature share the common characteristics of courage, perseverance, and grit. At the same time, students learn that not all heroes are strong, confident, and invincible, but they can also be frail, insecure, and vulnerable. This important perspective helps us to expand and redefine the common notion of heroes in culture and society. Through this engaging and animated course, students will better understand their own lives and the wonders and complexities of the human condition.

Solve it – with Science - In this engaging and interactive course, students will use the scientific method to investigate real-world mysteries and unexplained events. Students will discover phenomena in life science, physical science, and earth and space science. They will develop guiding questions, conduct research, formulate hypotheses, carry out experiments, and communicate results. During the final week, students will present their findings to peers and faculty. This course helps students develop critical inquiry and research skills as they set out to solve the world’s mysteries and wonders through science.

Solve it – with Logic - Using a diverse series of logic puzzles and other related game formats, students will build their deductive reasoning, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Students employ various problem-solving strategies to arrive at final solutions. In this process, students gain the confidence to apply these skills

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MORNING PROGRAMS : MIDDLE SCHOOL

CREATE

Art classes for aspiring artists For students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade

The Create program introduces aspiring artists to the fundamentals of color, composition, line, and space used in drawing, painting, pottery, and other media. In this morning art program, you learn techniques through hands-on practice. Not only do you gain a new appreciation for your improving talents, but you also sharpen your eye for the beauty all around you. Students will spend the entire morning fully engaged in the artistic process, rotating through drawing classes, painting classes, pottery classes, and multi-media custom workshops.

There are two levels of instruction in the Create program: If you are a newcomer, you will receive focused and supportive instruction in basic techniques through each media as you discover specific interests.

If you are an intermediate student, you will refine your skills with assistance from experienced faculty who work closely with you to develop more advanced techniques.

In addition to daily hands-on studio work, students at all levels study each of the art forms in context—the history, the cultural impacts, applications, traditional techniques, and aesthetics. Trips to museums in and around Boston, supplemental readings, and art-related films enrich students’ knowledge and appreciation of particular artists and different artistic movements. The course culminates with an art show that brings together all Cushing Summer art students’ unique and creative accomplishments.

Painting + Drawing - Instructors will introduce traditional painting techniques and processes (watercolor, gouache, and acrylic) for students at all skill levels. Students acquire paint application techniques and blending, composition and design, and color theory and color mixing and base their painting on a fully realized drawing.

Pottery - Not only will you explore various techniques for working in clay, including hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, but you will also master basic glazing processes and decorative styles. Firing techniques—including the electric kiln and outdoor raku firing—are also part of the course. In just a short time, you develop an eye for what makes a successful ceramic piece an Multi-Media Workshops - Students in the Create program will spend part of their day in multi-media workshops. These studentdriven sessions encourage young artists to design projects with a diverse set of materials, including paper, clay, paint, beads, wood, textiles, or nearly any other medium that fits their artistic vision.

With close support and guidance from our studio art faculty, students will expand their creative horizons and find inspiration in various design and artistic expression forms.

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AFTERNOON CLASSES + ACTIVITIES In the afternoon, we offer academic classes to sharpen skills or explore a new subject, performing and visual arts classes to find inspiration and flex creative muscles, and athletic activities to maintain fitness and increase energy levels.

During the application process, both Upper School and Middle School students will choose two afternoon classes or activities described below.

For example, one student may choose recreational soccer and jewelry making; another student may choose SAT prep and photography; the choices and combinations are endless!

Students taking a credit course in the Excel program are only required to take one afternoon class or activity.

ACADEMICS Our Afternoon Academic Classes provide students with a wide array of options for enrichment, challenge, and inspiration. For one hour each day, students become fully engaged in the class of their choosing. See detailed class descriptions below.

Note: Students are required to choose two afternoon classes or activities. Additional options are available in the performing and visual arts and athletics.

Math Workshop (Algebra and Precalculus) - This course teaches students who understand basic arithmetical concepts.

Topics include first- and second-degree equations, graphing, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, word problems and rational expressions.

Introduction to Engineering - The Introduction to Engineering class will explore the concepts of iterative design, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students will collaborate in small groups to solve design challenges and riddles. Once students find a possible solution to the problem, they will demonstrate how they can improve their product and build a second, improved prototype.

SAT Preparation - Focus on the verbal and mathematical skills and the test-taking techniques required for success on the SAT. Students take three or four diagnostic tests to determine progress over the summer and receive a plan for follow-up tests and additional study.

TOEFL Preparation - The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required to enter most American colleges and universities. This course provides a thorough review of the types of questions that appear on the TOEFL examination, including the Internet Based Test (iBT). The class covers intensive grammar review, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension exercises, and practice tests. The use of unofficial pre-TOEFL and TOEFL practice exams provide feedback about progress.

Writing Workshop - This course aims to help students improve writing skills, develop writing styles, and find their voices.

Students learn to organize and revise compositions carefully, use original and secondary materials, write research pieces clearly and concisely, and express themselves in various creative styles.

Investing 101 - This course guides students through the complexities of the stock market. Each student researches various types of investments, ranging from asset protection to maximum return. Lessons use hypothetical and real-life examples, giving students information to understand investments and make appropriate choices in their virtual transactions (in an online game). By the end of the course, students will better understand the basics investing and the stock market’s functions.

Public Speaking - This course provides useful tips and daily practice for improving public speaking skills. In addition to viewing, reading, and reciting excerpts of famous speeches, students will write and deliver personal speeches. Warm-up activities will help students improve enunciation, volume, rate, tone, and eye contact. Short demonstrations and daily pointers will enable participants to avoid distracting fillers (“um,” “like,” and “ok”) and to calm their jitters. After the course, students will speak more clearly, confidently, and professionally.

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PERFORMING + VISUAL ARTS Afternoon Performing + Visual Arts Classes allow students to engage in the creative process fully. With many exciting and interactive classes to choose from, students at all levels can build new skills and expand their artistic horizons. See detailed class descriptions below.

Note: students are required to choose a total of two afternoon classes or activities. Other options are available in academics and athletics.

3-D Printing - The 3-D Printing + Design class enables students to explore engineering’s new frontier. Students practice designing 3-D-printable objects on SketchUp Make 2016 software. By learning the ins and outs of SketchUp, students build knowledge of 3-D computer-aided design. Using the Makerbot Replicator, students will print their 3-D models and practice the engineering design process: designing, printing, redesigning, reprinting, etc.

This class also exposes students to potential applications and controversies of 3-D printing through class discussions and film.

Dance Workshop - This course focuses on the fundamentals of dance technique, emphasizing strength, flexibility, endurance, control, and coordination. Beginning and experienced dancers are encouraged to enroll.

Graphic Design - Graphic Design is visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience. In this class, students will gain an introduction to graphic design history while creating real-world projects.

Students will learn the basic techniques for designing a custom graphic project of their choosing. Using Adobe Photoshop, they will begin by making rough sketches that will be critiqued by their peers and revised through the editing process. In this interactive and hands-on class, students will develop the graphic artist’s creative and technological skills.

Video + Film Production -In this dynamic and interactive class, students experience all aspects of the movie-making process, including the roles of the camera operator, lighting technician, actor, editor, and director. The first movie project is designed to help students become familiar with these roles and learn the basic functions of equipment and software. The second and more complex project develops essential skills such as handling cameras, tripods, and movie editing software. Students learn to develop storytelling sequences, manage time constraints, and work cooperatively on project teams. In the final week, student films are screened and celebrated during our all-school events and assemblies.

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Theater Workshop - Students will learn about all phases of a dramatic production including acting, set building, design, lighting, costumes and makeup.

Photography - This class will introduce students to the basic principles of photography and its use as a form of communication.

Students will develop shooting techniques and learn about aperture, shutter speed, depth of field and motion, and composition. Students do not need a high-end digital camera—a simple point and shoot camera or mobile device will work just fine.

Painting + Drawing - No matter how much experience students have with art, they will enjoy the opportunity to enhance creative skills through the study of painting and drawing. Students learn about line, value, color, and composition to take their art to new heights.

Jewelry Making - In this course, students will learn how to transform copper, stones, wire, and beads into wearable works of art. No prior experience with making jewelry is necessary.

Pottery -Develop techniques for hand-building clay pots as well as glazing them. This course is designed for beginning as well as advanced students.

AFTERNOON CLASSES + ACTIVITIES

ATHLETICS Our Afternoon Athletic Activities provide opportunities for students at all levels to build individual and team skills, increase fitness and endurance, and develop strategies and techniques in their chosen sport. Our experienced coaching staff is committed to teaching sportsmanship and teamwork in a safe, fun, and inclusive athletic environment. See details of athletic opportunities below.

Note: Students are required to choose two afternoon classes or activities. Other options are available in the performing and visual arts and academics.

Competitive Athletics - (For More Advanced Soccer Or Basketball Players) - The Competitive Athletic program provides more experienced athletes with the opportunity to play on co-ed competitive soccer or basketball teams during Cushing Summer. These teams will practice for one hour each day and compete against local schools throughout the summer.

Student-athletes interested in trying out for the competitive soccer and/or basketball teams can choose this option under the Afternoon Classes and Activities section on the application.

Spinning - This activity emphasizes technique, controlling the flywheel, increasing resistance,pedal cadence, and proper technique to maximize power transfer. Students will develop an appreciation for spinning and healthy lifestyle habits. Additionally, students can become stronger/faster for their chosen sport or simply improve their general fitness.

Running - This objective of this activity is that every student, no matter their experience, will improve as a runner. Emphasis is placed on proper training techniques, improving fitness and endurance, preparing for races, and developing a personal fitness and training plan. Students in this course will work closely with the coach to achieve both short- and long-term running goals.

Soccer -The Soccer program focuses on advancing basic skills necessary to play at the highest level. Each day focuses on a specific skill set. Drills get players moving, provide challenging techniques to reinforce skills, and implement new skills into a game-like scenario.

Ultimately, players will improve their understanding of soccer and the importance of teamwork.

Note: The Competitive Athletics program is selective and will hold tryouts during the first week of Cushing Summer. Other opportunities to participate in soccer or basketball are available in our Afternoon Athletic program and/or Evening Intramural program.

Tennis -This tennis class teaches students of all levels the sport’s fundamental aspects, including rules of the game, parts of the court, tennis etiquette, and match scoring. Students also learn or further develop all tennis strokes. Other areas that are covered include stretching exercises, tennis-specific warm-ups, and training activities. Lastly, to apply new skills, students participate in an end-of-the-summer tennis tournament (both singles and doubles).

Basketball - The basketball elective course objective is that every student, no matter what playing level, will learn the skills and techniques required to advance in the sport. The content and topics covered during the basketball elective include, but are not limited to, offense, defense, transitions, passing, boxing out, shooting, ball handling, fitness, and rules. Coaches also work with players one-on-one to better understand particular skills or strategies.

Volleyball - This volleyball course focuses on introducing and mastering the basic skills necessary to understand and play the sport. Through demonstrations, drills, game-like scenarios, and scrimmages, students become proficient in passing, setting, serving, hitting, and blocking. The program is tailored to each student’s skill level to allow for proper challenge and growth. The program concludes with a student vs. faculty volleyball game—a great way to highlight skills in a fun and exciting community event.

Fitness - This class offers students a variety of fitness options in our state-of-the-art facilities, including.

Yoga -In this class, students utilize yoga practices to become more physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. This class presents various techniques in yoga to develop core strength and lung capacity through mindful breathing. This class emphasizes asana practice, which refers to poses and postures designed to build flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Yoga students learn physical fitness concepts, identify stress reduction techniques, increase their ability to concentrate, and develop a personal fitness plan.

Strength Training - This introductory course helps each student improve muscular strength, gain knowledge and understanding of weight training theory and practice, and develop a personalized weight training program. The course also aims to help students understand fundamental anatomy, exercise physiology, and strength training benefits and principles. Finally, the course guides students in creating an individualized program based on personal goals.

Zumba - In this Zumba course, each class includes an eight-minute warm-up, thirty-five minutes of intense aerobic dancing, and a cooldown song to stretch. Every few days, new songs are added to keep the class entertaining. The interactive songs have various rhythms and styles to enable students to experience many typical Zumba exercises and techniques.

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