2015 Tools to Succeed

NMH gives you

the TOOLS to

succeed.

NMH’s

College Model Academic Program (CMAP) An enhanced educational experience and better preparation for college Northfield Mount Hermon’s CMAP MON

A

8:00-9:20

Meeting

B C1

10:10-11:30

Lunch A

11:40-1:00

C2

TUES

A

8:00-9:20

X Block

B C1

10:10-11:30

Lunch A

11:40-1:00

C2

WED 1

B A

WED 2

8:00-9:15

9:25-10:40

Student Life Seminar 10:50-11:35

D C

8:00-9:15

9:25-10:40

Dorm, Faculty, or Advising 10:50-11:35

Faculty Meeting 11:45-12:15

1:50-3:10

D

1:50-3:10

Athletics and Cocurriculars

Athletics and Cocurriculars

Dinner

Dinner

3:45-5:30

Arts Rehearsals

8:00-9:20

Advisory

B C1

10:10-11:30

Lunch A

C2

FRI

A

8:00-9:20

X Block

B C1

10:10-11:30

Lunch A

11:40-1:00

C2

Lunch B 12:20-1:40 Lunch B 12:20-1:40 Lunch Lunch Athletics Contests Athletics Contests 12:15-5:30

12:15-5:30

D

1:50-3:10

D

1:50-3:10

Athletics and Cocurriculars

Athletics and Cocurriculars

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Other Activities

Arts Rehearsals

3:45-5:30

Clubs

A

11:40-1:00

Lunch B 12:20-1:40 Lunch B 12:20-1:40

D

THUR

3:45-5:30

Study Hall 8-10 pm (sunday~thursday)

3:45-5:30

Student Activities

Schedule elements

Advantage of CMAP

Longer class periods

Our 80-minute class period increases students’ understanding of material; allows more time for discussion and hands-on applications.

Students complete a one-year major course in a semester.

This readies students for a college-level pace and develops time-management skills.

Students take three major classes each semester.

NMH students take more core academic courses in a year than they would at other schools: three full-year equivalents each semester, which adds up to six for the whole year — one more than is typically permitted at high schools.

Deeper connections

Students manage homework loads more successfully and form relationships with their teachers more easily.

Teachers have more time to work with each student.

NMH faculty members teach approximately 25-30 students each semester, which allows them to better support the learning of each student. The independent school average is 48–60 students.

Students may take two sequential courses in one year.

This accelerates work in particular subject areas (i.e., algebra II in first semester, precalculus in the second semester; French II in the first semester, French III in the second).

Students have room in their schedule for other educational experiences.

At NMH, students are assigned a maximum of four hours of homework a day (for three courses). the independent school average is five hours (for five courses).

NMH’s

Partnership of 12

A dorm-centered advising system of dedicated adults interacting with students, helping them reach their full potential.

Academic Faculty

Cocurricular Faculty Advisor

Academic Faculty

Dorm Faculty

Academic Faculty

STUDENT Parent

College Counselor

Dorm Faculty

Dorm Faculty

Workjob Supervisor

Academic Faculty

Coach

Partnership elements

How the Partnership of 12 supports students

The Twelve

Every single NMH program involves adults who support each participating student. Through group meetings, informal conversations, and a network of collaborative adults on campus, the school maintains a high level of engagement with and care of students.

Student-Advisor Ratios

Every student has an advisor and each advisor has direct responsibility for 5–7 students.

Dorm-Affiliated Advisors

Students and their advisors are based in the same dorm. This means that all advisors either live in the dorm and/or have regular evening duty responsibilities in the dorm. This provides quick access to the group, allows advisors to establish an adult community presence in each dorm, and enables the advisors to understand and monitor group dynamics taking place in the dorm. Dorm staffs meet every other week to discuss students, plan activities, schedule duties, etc.

Student-Teacher Ratios per Semester

Each semester, teachers work with approximately 25-30 students in classroom settings. Because teachers have residential responsibilities and serve as advisors, they are able to observe and support students in the evening and on weekends.

Residential Leaders

Well-trained student Residential Leaders (RLs) meet biweekly with adults based in their dorms. RLs are integral in supporting students as individuals, and as part of the dorm they help maintain a positive dorm culture.

Director of Advising

Oversees the formal element of the advising program: weekly meetings between students and advisors that follow a curriculum to support goal setting, self-evaluation, selection of classes, and other advising topics.

Individual Digital Folders

Each student has an active digital file that contains communication about his/her life on campus — kudos, concerns, and other information.

This folder is managed by the student’s advisor; contributions are made by the student’s partnership group.

Dorm-Based Folders

Two dorm-based electronic folders exist for the students and the faculty associated with each dorm. The first is accessible only to the faculty, allowing the adults to communicate with each other about student concerns, general duty notes, and other business for the smooth functioning of the dorm. The second is accessible to students and faculty, and provides daily news and information about dorm activities.

At Northfield Mount Hermon, we’re ready for you.

Academically, we’ll take you deep into each area of study, with longer class periods and more time and connection with teachers. Our College Model Academic Program (CMAP) is to other schools what scuba diving is to snorkeling. At NMH, you’ll see more, learn more, and understand more.

Outside the classroom, we’ve got your back with what we call The Partnership of 12. It’s a network of adults — your teachers, coaches, advisor, and dorm head, to name a few — who are there when you need them. And even when you think you don’t.

Is it possible to fly and keep your feet on the ground at the same time? You bet it is. And we can help you do it.