Summer School Catalog- Final Version

SUMMER SESSION AT AUSTIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Austin Prep is rooted in a tradition that extends nearly 1700 years to the work and writings of our patron Saint Augustine. A prolific writer, Augustine was also a seasoned traveler. He was educated at universities across the north of Africa and journeyed up and down the coast of Italy to converse with scholars. Perhaps one of the most famous quotes about travel is attributed to him: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Here, Augustine referred not merely to visiting new places but to exploring new ideas and modes of inquiry.

The Summer Session at Austin Prep draws on this heritage by providing students the opportunity to discover new perspectives. Austin Prep’s Summer Session likewise draws on the hallmarks of the Austin Prep experience: small class sizes, a customized curricular program, and the instructional leadership of talented faculty.

Enrichment offerings will empower students to pursue passions in the humanities and sciences with specialized deep dives designed to engage students and kindle their curiosity. Introductory and review-style summer courses create a convivial atmosphere for students to practice skills and prepare for the road ahead.

Augustine believed in the importance of community and conversation. Summer courses are capped at fifteen students, promoting dialogue among our summer scholars with veteran members of the Austin faculty and ensuring that students and families receive meaningful, instructive feedback to better inform students as they continue their academic journey.

An academic adventure awaits at Austin Prep this summer. We hope your student will travel with us in the 2020 Summer Session.

James Hickey, Ph.D., P’22, ‘23, ‘24 Headmaster 2

Course Catalog at a Glance June 28 to July 31 Course

Faculty

Days of the Week

Time

Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Choate

T, W, Th

10 AM

Local Literature

Putney

M, W, F

9 AM

Myths, Monsters, and Mayhem

Blais

T, W, Th

11 AM

Poetry Slam (MS)

Blais

T, W, Th

9 AM

Poetry Slam (US)

Putney

M, W, F

8 AM

Summer Reading Workshop (MS)

Dell’Anno

T, W, Th

9 AM

Summer Reading Workshop (US)

Pascucci-Byrne

T, W, Th

10 AM

America at War

Piccini

M, W, Th

7 PM

Baseball and 20th Century America

MacKenzie

M, W, Th

10 AM

Disease and Human Society

Swindell

M, W, Th

6 PM

Geography through the Zombie Apocalypse

Piccini

M, W, Th

6 PM

Off with Your Head!

Donnelly

M, T, W

9 AM

Disney Fan Club: Imagineering in a Box

Putney

M, W, F

10 AM

Incredible Sea Creatures

Maurand

M, T, Th

9 AM

Middle School Math Prep

Regan

T, W, Th

9 AM

Pre-Algebra Review/ Algebra 1 Prep

Chapman

M, T, W

6 PM

Algebra 1 Review/ Algebra 2 Prep

Fish

M, W, Th

9 AM

Thinking about God: Exploring Catholic Theology

Lescault

M, T, W

10 AM

Into the Deep: Growing in Prayer

Nolan

T, Th, F

11 AM

Reading Augustine

Lane

T, Th

9 - 10:30 AM*

World Religions

Greenwood

T, W, Th

11 AM

Learning Latin

McLaughlin

M, W, Th

7 PM

Learning Latin

Veit

M, W, F

10 AM

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese

Crane

M, W, Th

7 PM

Introduction to Spanish

Filadoro

M, W, Th

7 PM

Spanish 1 Review

Filadoro

M, W, Th

9 AM

Spanish 2 Prep

Sherry

M, W, Th

9 AM

Study Skills 101 - Choate Middle School Session: August 10 - 14 from 10 - 11 AM Upper School Session: August 10 -14 from 4 - 5 PM

College Counseling - Ford Session I: July 7-9 from 10 AM - 12 PM Session II: July 21-23 from 10 AM - 12 PM

All times are Eastern Standard Time *All other classes meet for one hour

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Logistics of the Program Inspiring Minds to Inquire Austin Prep’s Summer Session offers a variety of programs to support students on their academic Journey. ☦ Enrichment courses are crafted to animate students’ passion for discovering new topics and practice academic skills. Many of these offerings take a deepdive, topical approach to a traditional survey-style course. For example, Baseball and 20th Century America examines the major themes of a modern American history course through the lens of America’s favorite pastime. ☦ Review and bridge-building coursework provide students with a structured opportunity to reinforce important concepts and skills over the summer, decreasing the summer regression all students commonly experience in Mathematics, World Language fluency, and Reading. ☦ Boot-camp style offerings offer a concentrated experience to bolster student’s skills in organization and study methods or support students in navigating critical steps in the college application process.

Flexible Course Meeting Times Courses follow a synchronous learning model, meaning that students are engaged with faculty in real-time. Students are invited to select courses that pique their interest, and which meet at times that will fit within their summer schedule.

Course meeting dates and times can be found in the details of each course. All enrichment and review-style courses will meet for 15, one-hour blocks over the five weeks of June 28 to July 31.

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Logistics of the Program Formation for Families The tradition of Augustinian schools is rooted in the world view promoted by St. Augustine. Perhaps one of the most prolific writers in Western Civilization, Augustine believed that knowledge is not siloed by disciplines, but is a synthesis of thinking deeply about multiple subjects and drawing meaning from what we learn.

An advantage of student enrollment in the Summer Session is that parents have complimentary access to a mini-course titled Conversations & Collegiality: How Austin Prep Finds Meaning. Parents can join in both asynchronous and synchronous dialogue with each other and the Austin Prep Summer Session faculty. These conversations will include readings, videos, and discussion boards that provide parents the opportunity to think more deeply about the interdisciplinary themes students experience in the summer coursework. Five synchronous sessions will be facilitated by the Assistant Headmaster/Head of the Upper School.

Summer School Credit For students joining our Summer Session from beyond Austin Prep, if approved by a student’s home school, summer school credit may be granted. Students interested in pursuing this option should reach out to Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School, at mmclaughlin@austinprep.org, who would be happy to converse with families and with administrators at a student’s home school to discuss this possibility.

Small Class Size & Constructive Feedback All classes are capped at 15 students, promoting opportunities for students to engage with each other and interact with faculty. The Summer Session Teaching Faculty is dedicated to the growth of each student. In addition to sharing detailed feedback on written assignments, faculty will write a narrative report on each student’s progress in the class to document each student’s experience for their academic portfolio.

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Logistics of the Program Tuition 5-week courses are $600 per course. Tuition for students enrolled at Austin Prep in the 2020-2021 academic year is $300 per course.

The five-hour Study Skills 101 course is $400. Families will receive a personalized action plan for student success stemming from an assessment of student study habits.Tuition for Austin Prep students is $200.

The 3-day College Counseling seminar is $600. Students will receive a thorough review with notes, suggestions, and feedback on their personal or supplemental college essay.Tuition for Austin Prep students is $300.

For questions about tuition, please contact Allyson Jaena, Manager of Student Accounts, at ajaena@austinprep.org.

Enrollment With Summer Session class sizes capped at 15 students, courses will fill on a first-come, first served basis. Courses must have a minimum of five students enrolled by June 21 in order for the class to run.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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English Brush Up Your Shakespeare: William Shakespeare is regarded as one of the most influential writers in the English language. The timeless themes of love, greed, jealousy, justice, and revenge make his plays as relevant and interesting today as when he wrote them to be performed at London’s Globe Theatre. Explore the exciting world of Shakespeare through reading, discussing, and writing about his comedic Midsummer Night’s Dream. Intended for Upper School students.

Instructor: Stephanie Choate, English Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 10 AM

Local Literature: Spend summer in New England virtually visiting the historic sites and imaginary worlds of local authors. Participants will read and discuss well-known poetry, short stories, and novels written by famous New Englanders. From Henry David Thoreau to Stephen King, our region has a rich history of page-turners ready to be rediscovered. Virtual tours of historic sites and author interviews will be included in the curriculum as well. Intended for Upper School students.

Instructor: Nicole Putney P’26, English Chair Class Meetings: M, W, & F at 9 AM

Myths, Monsters, & Mayhem: Cerberus, the Minotaur, Charybdis, Scylla, the Gorgons, the Furies, and the Cyclopes. These fearsome creatures from Greek mythology tested the creativity, cunning, and courage of heroes like Hercules, Odysseus, and Perseus. Students will uncover the backstories of these mythical monsters and chart their demise on an adventure-filled virtual cruise of the Greek Isles with a special focus on descriptive writing. Intended for Middle School students.

Instructor: Leeann Blais, English Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 11 AM

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English Poetry Slam: From rhyming couplets, iambic pentameter, and haikus to limericks, blank verse, and sonnets, poetry expresses human feelings and ideas in an intense and intentional way through style and rhythm. Students will explore various poetic forms and devices as they read a diverse collection of poets from around the globe and across time. Students will develop their own poetry portfolio as their capstone product. Separate courses for MS and US poets.

Middle School Instructor: Leeann Blais, English Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 9 AM Upper School Instructor: Nicole Putney P’26, English Chair Class Meetings: M, W, & F at 8 AM

Summer Reading Workshop: Brush up on your reading comprehension skills and check an item off your summer to-do list at the same time! Work with an experienced teacher to set yourself up for success on your summer reading assignments, in particular the Austin Prep Community Summer Read Outcasts United by Warren St. John.

Students will also discuss plot, character, and setting of the novel that the instructor is sponsoring in the Tolle Lege program. Teachers will help students learn new vocabulary, analyze sentence structure, and fill in gaps in their learning to set them up for a successful entry to a new school year in September.

Separate courses for MS and US students.

Middle School Instructor: Alex Dell’Anno ‘12, English Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 9 AM Upper School Instructor: Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’26, Art & Design Chair, English Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 10 AM

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History America at War: An extensive examination of when and why America has entered armed conflict throughout its history. Students will investigate how those conflicts have shaped who we are as Americans and the way those actions have impacted the world. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Nate Piccini ’93, History Chair Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 7 PM

Baseball and 20th Century America: How did baseball - the "national pastime" - reflect broader elements of American culture during the 20th century? We’ll round the bases with topics like: Babe Ruth and the Roaring Twenties, Jackie Robinson and the color barrier, 1950s expansion of MLB to the West Coast, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and the emergence of free agency in the 1970s. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Ed MacKenzie ’99, History Faculty Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 10 AM

Disease & Human Society: From the Plague of Athens to the current pandemic, diseases have continually impacted human societies. In this course, we'll take an in-depth look at the impact of various outbreaks, through primary and secondary sources. Students will participate in historical role-play activities that will challenge them to think about how people respond to major societal disruptions. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Jess Swindell, History Faculty Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 6 PM 10

History Geography Through the Zombie Apocalypse: Students immerse themselves in a zombie apocalypse scenario and work through how they react while learning essential geography skills. Students will learn about mapping, resource management, physical characteristics, settlement patterns and demographics all while trying to survive and preserve society for the long term.

Intended for Middle School Students.

Instructor: Nate Piccini ’93, History Chair Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 6 PM

Off With Your Head! or Tudor Madness: Have fun this summer exploring everyone’s favorite dysfunctional dynasty!

Students will dive into the world of the Tudors and the dawning of the Golden Age in England. Topics include: King Henry VIII, his six wives, the rivalry between his two daughters and the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth I. Students will have the opportunity to craft their own Tudor Era project based on the fascinating people and time period they will be learning about. Intended for Middle School Students.

Instructor: Kristen Donnelly, History Faculty Class Meetings: M, T, & W at 9 AM

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Science, Technology, & Mathematics Disney Fan Club – Imagineering in a Box: Come together with other superfans of the “World of Walt” and work in teams to develop your own theme park. Students will work collaboratively through this online curriculum to create their own worlds, engineer attractions, and create fantastic characters. At the end of the unit, students will have a design portfolio to share with other Disney enthusiasts. Intended for Middle School Students Instructor: Nicole Putney P’26, English Chair Class Meetings: M, W, & F at 10 AM

Incredible Sea Creatures: We will investigate a variety of marine animals including tiny one-eyed copepods, shrimp with a glass-breaking punch, leafy sea dragons, huge whales, sea turtles and much more! Research and creativity will be encouraged as we “dive” into the ocean to encounter some of the thousands of species living there. Current issues affecting marine animals such as Invasive Species, Pollution, and Warming Oceans will also be explored. Prerequisite: Biology. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Jeanne Maurand, Science Faculty Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 9 AM

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Science, Technology, & Mathematics Middle School Math Prep: This course would review number properties and working with percentages, fractions, and decimals, as well as graphing points on a coordinate plane.

Intended for students entering grades 6 and 7.

Instructor: Brian Regan P’20,‘22,‘24, Mathematics Faculty Class Meetings: T,W, & Th at 9 AM

Pre-Algebra Review / Algebra I Prep: This course would review slope and graphing, as well as working with equations, combining like terms and solving one and two step equations.

Students in this course should have completed Pre-Algebra.

Instructor: Meghan Chapman, Mathematics Faculty Class Meetings: M, T, & W at 6 PM

Algebra I Review / Algebra 2 Prep: This course will explore quadratic functions and factoring to help prepare students for Algebra II Honors. Students in this course should have completed Algebra 1.

Instructor: Alison Fish, Mathematics Faculty Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 9 AM

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Theology Thinking About God – Exploring Catholic Theology: How does an individual with a finite mind attempt to comprehend a God who is infinite in all his dimensions? Throughout the past twenty centuries important theologians such as Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Bonaventure, and John Paul II have explored this exciting area of inquiry. Beginning with God's revelation of himself in Scripture and Sacred Tradition, we will examine how the Church throughout the ages has deepened its understanding of the greatest of all mysteries whom Augustine called the Beauty ever ancient, ever new. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Michael Lescault, Ph.D., Theology Chair Class Meetings: M, T, & W at 10 AM

Into the Deep – Growing in Prayer: Jesus told Peter, the fisherman, to Put out into the deep. He extends the same invitation to us, calling us to enter into a deeper relationship with God. This course will explore how this is accomplished through both the public prayer of the Church in the sacraments as well as in our own personal prayer life. We will look at some of the great spiritual masters and explore various forms of prayer.

Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Jacob Nolan, Theology Faculty Class Meetings: T, Th, & F at 11 AM

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Theology Reading Augustine: So formidable are Augustine's contributions to the Church that he is counted as one of the eight great Fathers of the Church as well as one of the thirty-six Doctors of the Church. In this course we will read and discuss excerpts of two of Augustine's greatest writings, Confessions and City of God. We will delve deeply into the mind and heart of this remarkable and holy individual. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Tim Lane, Theology Faculty Class Meetings: T & Th from 9 – 10:30 AM

World Religions: This course will acquaint students with the major faith traditions of the world. Its aim is to foster an appreciation and understanding of these traditions through study of their core teachings, literature and devotional practices. These traditions include, but are not limited to, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. Students will engage in interreligious dialogue through discussion, interactive projects and reflection. Intended for Upper School Students.

Instructor: Kayla Greenwood, Theology Faculty Class Meetings: T, W, & Th at 11 AM

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World Language Learning Latin: Rome was the epicenter of the ancient Western world. It was the administrative, cultural, and economic capital of a vast and powerful empire which gave rise to many of the laws, technologies, and institutions that continue to impact modern life. The Latin language likewise provided a basis for modern languages like French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish. Learning Latin provides students with the keys to discovering more about the Roman world and its enduring influence. Initiate your study of the language by exploring familial relationships and the Roman household as you begin to learn about Latin grammatical structure. Students will learn more about Latin pronunciation, translation, and best practices for learning a new language. Intended for incoming MS students or US students beginning Latin 1.

Instructor: Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School Class Schedule: M,W, & Th at 7 PM. Instructor: Heather Veit,World Languages Faculty: Latin Class Schedule: M,W, & F at 10 AM

Introduction to Mandarin Chinese: In this class, students will learn basic greetings, personal introductions, numbers, dates, and family members in Mandarin. In the process, students will practice Mandarin tones, pronunciation, and strategies to write Chinese characters.

Students will have the opportunity to select their own Chinese name and will compile a family album in Mandarin.

Instructor: Claire Crane, World Languages Faculty: Mandarin Chinese Class Meetings: M, W, & Th at 7 PM

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World Language Introduction to Spanish: Students will focus on learning greetings, introductions, numbers, telling time, dates, asking for help and weather. The class will focus on fluency, pronunciation, and forming simple sentences. Students will review these concepts by drawing on key study skills for learning a new language. In the end, the students will produce a travel brochure marketing a Spanish or Latin American vacation package in the country's local currency.

Instructor: Linda Filadoro P’22,‘23,World Languages Faculty: Spanish Class Meetings: M,W, & Th at 7 PM

Spanish 1 Review: Students will apply previously learned vocabulary about classroom, academic courses, school/leisure activities, family, friends and parties. Students will share food preferences, practice key grammatical concepts learned in Spanish 1, notably the present tenses (including stem changers) and noun/adjective agreement. Students will prepare a presentation on a Team Teaching Spanish project. Students become the teacher to help themselves and others learn the basic Spanish language grammar concepts. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.

Instructor: Linda Filadoro P’22,‘23,World Languages Faculty: Spanish Class Meetings: M,W, & Th at 9 AM

Spanish II Prep: This session zeros in on the major grammatical concepts explored in the second semester of Spanish 1, notably the stem changing verb and present progressive.

Students will review this concept by drawing on vocabulary about sports, family celebrations, such as quinceañeras and cumpleaños, and childhood experiences.

Students will prepare a fiesta inviting their family. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.

Instructor: Linda Sherry P’24,World Languages Faculty: Spanish Class Meetings: M,W, & Th at 9 AM 17

Prepped for Austin Prep (Boot Camp Style Offering) Study Skills 101: In Study Skills 101 you will learn tips and tricks that will help you succeed in any subject. From study techniques about what to study and how to study it to time management and organization, this five-hour course will help you start the year strong.

Instructor: Stephanie Choate, English Faculty Middle School Session: August 10 –14 at 10 AM Upper School Session: August 10 – 14 at 4 PM

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College Counseling (Intensive “Boot Camp� Style Offering) College Essay Boot Camp: 3 Days (2 Hours Each Day) Come gain the necessary tools and confidence to construct the perfect college essay for you! Brian Ford, Austin Prep Director of College Counseling, will lead you in a three-day boot camp on how to best approach the personal essay, any supplemental essays (including the new Common Application Essay about the COVID-19 pandemic), and the role of your writing within the college application.

Especially in the time of COVID-19, the qualitative side of the application process offers the opportunity for students to shine - and it is time for your student to capitalize! The three-day camp will following the schedule below: Day 1: Introduction of the Essay Conversation with Area College Representatives on the Importance of the Essay Discussion about the Common Application Prompts Day 2: Introduction and the value of supplemental essays within a College Application Overview of Examples of well-constructed essays Drafting and Brainstorming of the Introductory paragraph Day 3: Drafting of the college essay with Brian Ford Your final essay draft will then be reviewed by Brian Ford, who will report back with notes, suggestions, feedback and more. You will also have the ability to discuss with him in a 1-1 format after the boot camp if you wish. Please look to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Instructor: Brian Ford, Director of College Counseling Sessions: July 7 - 9 from 10 AM to noon; July 21-23 from 10 AM to noon 19

Parent Learning Conversations & Collegiality: How Austin Prep Provides Meaning A 5 week mini-course hosted by Dr Driscoll. This interdisciplinary course offers an opportunity for parents to engage with the Austin Prep faculty. The object is to foster critical thinking and see how the various courses offered in the summer program seeks to integrate learning into an intellectual whole. A critical feature of this course is understanding more about the Augustinian tradition and how that framework informs Austin Prep’s rationale for the course of study. This is a unique opportunity for parents to get a glimpse into the important connections being made by their children.

Learning Architecture: One synchronous session for one hour in the evening on Thursdays. Dr. Driscoll will facilitate dialogues with parents and members of the faculty.

Asynchronous work during the week includes readings, videos, and discussion boards.The modules of learning for each week are outlined below: Module 1: How Should Leaders Talk?

Understanding the demands of leadership in a time of ambiguity.

(Dialogue with the Administration) Module 2: How Does Religion Play A Role in Education?

Augustinian education offers a unique perspective on holistic education that inspires hearts to unite, minds to inquire and hands to serve.

(Dialogue with members of the Theology Department) Module 3: How Does History Provide Meaning?

Understanding our past provides us with a path towards the future.

(Dialogue with members of the History Department) Module 4: Why Literature Matters More than Ever Poetry, Plays, Short Stories, and Novels capture our hearts and imagination.

(Dialogue with members of the English Department) Module 5: Science, Technology & Mathematics: Making Sense of It All Scientific knowledge provides us with a framework to contribute to the greater good. (Dialogue with members of the Science Department) 20

Meet Some of Our Summer Faculty Leeann Blais Leeann Blais’ greatest passion is adolescent literacy. A participant of the inaugural Tyrolia Literacy Institute in Waco, Texas, supported through the Austin Prep Summer Sabbatical Program, Blais was part of a community of 25 teachers and administrators from the US and Canada who explored how best to connect early adolescents with literature and writing.

Blais has presented regionally on increasing authentic opportunities for student publishing and optimizing student use of classroom libraries. She is happy to speak to anyone about the joys of a good book and does so at every opportunity.

Stephanie Choate Stephanie Choate has a passion for sharing classic literature with students in a way in which students can relate. During the academic year, Choate teaches courses like Shakespeare in Film, Monsters in British Literature, Adolescent Psychology in Literature, and Passing in Literature. Choate was the inaugural recipient of the Austin Prep Summer Sabbatical Grant and spent multiple days working with educators and directors at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London to recast her own teaching of Shakespeare. Choate is a trained executive function tutor and serves as Dean of the Junior Class.

Bill Driscoll, Ed. D. ’89 Dr. William Driscoll is a graduate of Austin Prep and is excited to return to his Alma Mater as the Assistant Headmaster and Head of the Upper School. He has dedicated his career to Catholic education as both a teacher and administrator. He was the Principal at St. Peter-Marian in Worcester where he served for eight years as an administrator.

Additionally, he teaches Organizational Theory and Learning at Boston College as an Adjunct Professor.

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Meet Some of Our Summer Faculty Brian Ford Brian Ford, M.Ed has served as the Director of College Counseling at Austin Prep for the past four years after spending close to a decade in college admissions. During his time in college admissions, he gained a unique view of a process through his experiences working at schools such as Boston University and Bryant University. Since coming to Austin, Ford has led the college counseling office as it has expanded parent programming, built it’s signature junior college preparatory course, as well as raising the level and diversity of where Austin graduates are matriculating. Ford has had the opportunity to represent Austin Prep by presenting on the college counseling curriculum at multiple conferences, including the New England Association of College Admission Counselors Annual Meeting and the New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Annual Conference. While at Austin Prep, Ford has also served as an athletic coach, student trip leader and student government moderator.

Michael Lescault, Ph.D Dr. Michael Lescault is the Chair of the Austin Prep Theology Department and teaches courses in Church History, the Sacraments, Christian Morality and Christian Service and Leadership. He also regularly teaches graduate and undergraduate level courses at Providence College where he earned degrees in Theology and Church History, including a B.A., two M.A.s, and a Ph.D.. Dr. Lescault is the author of In Season and Out of Season (1992), A Life of Service (2014), and is currently completing a book on Saint Thomas More and the English Reformation. He has received numerous honors including a Papal Knighthood, conferred in 2007, and holds the highest rank, that of Knight Grand Cross, in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

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THE AUSTIN PREP ADVANTAGE THE JOURNEY ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦

Core values veritas, unitas, caritas—truth, unity, love College preparatory curriculum Engaging, personalized continuum of learning grades 6-12 High quality faculty, coaches and championship athletic teams Supportive, inspiring and innovative co-curricular program A commitment to leadership and service A culture of high expectations—scholarship plus character

THE FACTS ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦

Average class size is 16 students Student to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 40 hours of community service hours are required for graduation Approximately one-third of students receive financial assistance Students in grades 6-12 participate in domestic & international travel programs 55 athletic teams are offered Learning support and health and wellness services are offered to all students

CLASS OF 2019 ☦ ☦ ☦ ☦

100% are attending four-year colleges and 97% received scholarship money 66% scored the highest rating of 4 or 5 on Advanced Placement exams 19 AP courses were offered in 2019 $14 million was awarded in college scholarships

THE OUTCOME The Austin Prep graduate is prepared to enter the next phase of education with the values of veritas, unitas and caritas. The Austin Prep graduate is a life-long learner who enters life as a passionate global citizen, a curious collaborative learner, and a compassionate servant.

The Austin Prep graduate enters the world with lessons and guidance rom faculty, staff and administration and with abundant potential to make a significant difference. They bring forward from the Austin Prep Journey the School’s central mission: Inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire and hands to serve. *(Excerpt from the Profile of the Austin Prep Graduate adopted Spring 2018) 23