Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Programs 2012

R-MA Summer Programs July 1-27, 2012 For four weeks each summer, students attending Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Programs develop their interests and talents, challenge themselves to improve on weaknesses, and literally take to the skies. Close friendships are formed and last forever, memories are made, and lives are changed.

It is a summer like no other.

R-MA Summer Program Facts • Small classes ranging in size from a minimum of six students to a maximum of 17.

• Located on 135 acres in Front Royal, VA, Gateway to the Skyline Drive and only 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. • All buildings, including dorms, classrooms, and gym, are air-conditioned.

• On-campus facilities include indoor pool, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a football field, three soccer/lacrosse fields, a baseball field, a softball field, and an all-weather track.

• 81% of students live on campus during the summer program.

• Students come from approximately 11 states and 6 countries each summer.

An Overview of the R-MA Summer Program Offerings Middle School Academic Camp Students entering grades 6-8 in the fall expand their academic knowledge while having fun! Mornings are spent in classes, while afternoons, evenings, and weekends are reserved for building friendships and having more fun!

Academic field trips are taken almost every week.

Upper School Summer Courses These summer school courses are for students entering grades 9-12, or seniors who need to take a class to graduate. Students may take core or elective courses for credit, or repeat a core course.

English as a Second Language This summer immersion course is intended for international students who have previous exposure to English.

It is strongly recommended for all English as a Second Language (ESL) students who plan to attend R-MA for the regular school year.

Flight Camp Designed specifically for students who dream of flying and would like to solo in a Cessna 172, this flight training program is limited to 8 to 10 students. Apply early!

Middle School Academic Camp We all know how important it is to keep a child’s mind engaged over the summer, but at the same time, summer should be fun! That is the balance that RandolphMacon Academy’s Middle School Academic Camp provides. Students build skills, explore interests, and actually enjoy learning.

R-MA is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley, a place of amazing beauty and battle-filled history. Each year, a theme based on this setting is woven through the history, science, and reading and writing classes. The theme for Summer Camps 2012 is the Civil War. Take a look at the Enrichment Courses descriptions (next page) to learn how this year’s theme will be incorporated into the different classes.

The Middle School Academic Camp is for students entering grades 6-8 this fall.

Enrichment Courses

History in Action: Explore the natural and American history of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Instruction and field work centers this year on the Civil War, which includes causes and results of the war period. A combination of interactive field trips and the use of the traditional classroom makes this course a must for history enthusiasts.

Reading and Writing: Experience the joy of reading and writing in this workshop-style class. Literature selections of multiple genres focus on the Civil War theme of the summer.

Key areas for the course are reading comprehension and the writing process. You also learn how to address different audiences through creative writing. By the time you leave, you will have an appreciation for literature and the power of the written word.

Science Explorer: With a hands-on approach, you will engage in science through concepts, projects, and adventures daily with Science Explorer. The theme of the American Civil War for this summer will guide the topical explorations for this course. The science of the Civil War will have you examining the technology of battle, the geology of the region, and the anatomy and medicine of the time period.

The basics of biology, chemistry, and physics come alive in hands-on projects.

Digital Media: This course introduces you to software and

applications important in the digital age of design. Learn the basics of digital art, photography, presentation and computer-aided design, and explore careers in the digital field.

Skills Classes

Basic Math: Focus on basic operations and word problems with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Small class instruction helps you master the fundamentals of middle school-level math.

Pre-Algebra: If you have mastered the foundations of computational mathematics, this is for you. Learn about equations, the use of rational numbers, inequalities, and functions. You will also connect algebraic functions to geometry.

Study Skills: Want to improve your grades and test scores?

This course can help! Discover the methodology of proper study habits, what works and what does not. You will practice organizational, note-taking, and reading skills. To enhance middle-level learning, proper research and writing skills are also practiced.

Note: There are three class periods each day. History-in-Action and Science Explorer each run for two periods; students taking one of these classes can only choose one additional course.

Academic Camp Activities

Daily Mentoring Sessions: Students learn character education, team building, and community service in a small group setting with an adult mentor.

Mentors serve as cheerleaders for success for each student.

Community Life Skills: Residential students participate in a Life Skills program, concentrating on the skills needed to succeed in a boarding community, such as living away from home, living with a roommate, and how to keep a clean room.

Activities: Basketball, soccer, tennis, Frisbee, swimming, art, nature/conservation activities, and community service activities.

Weekend Activities: Virginia historical sites, Busch Gardens, International Spy Museum, Hershey Park, swimming, Kings Dominion Theme Park, Massanutten Water Park, and/or whitewater rafting.

Academic Field Trips: During the week, students may visit area museums and attractions, such as a musical at Shenandoah University, Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, the Air Force Memorial, Mount Vernon, and/or the Marine Corps Museum.

Sample Daily Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:45 am................................................. Wake up 7:45–8:15 am....................................... Breakfast 8:20 am............................................. Flag raising 8:30–9:45 am........................1st academic period 9:50–11:05 am......................2nd academic period 11:10–12:25 pm.................... 3rd academic period 12:40–1:10 pm...........................................Lunch 1:10-1:55 pm........................................Mentoring 2:05 pm......................................Announcements 2:10-3:20 pm................. Activities/Homework lab 3:20-4:20 pm........................................ Free time 4:25-5:05 pm........................................Study hall 5:15 pm.................................... Flagpole meeting 5:30-6:00 pm............................................. Dinner 6:15-9:30 pm..................... Recreational activites 9:30 pm.......................................Prepare for bed 9:45 pm................................................ Lights out Frequently Asked Question: What about phones?

Cell phones are permitted during certain times.

Alternately, boarding students may bring a calling card and their own phone for their room.

Middle School Academic Camp Fees

Application Non-refundable application fee...............................................$75 Boarding Students *Tuition, room and board.....................................................$2940 Personal account...................................................................$900 Day Students *Tuition..................................................................................$990 *Tuition does not include textbooks or uniforms.

English as a Second Language Students with limited English-speaking ability obtain practical instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL). The course combines classroom group sessions, individualized self-paced computer programs, cultural experiences, and other activities to provide a total-immersion program of the

English language. It is highly recommended that students desiring to enroll in Randolph-Macon Academy for the academic year complete the summer ESL program or score a 45 or higher on the SLEP examination or 75 or higher on the TOEFL.

ESL Summer Program Facts • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels available.

• For students ages 11-19.

• Students stay in age-appropriate dormitories.

• Cultural and historical trips included.

• Small student-to-teacher ratio.

• Recreational program.

• All buildings air-conditioned.

• Students must use cell phones or international longdistance calling cards to call home.

Fees

Application fee..................................................$200 Tuition, room and board.................................$3675 Personal account............................................$1200 ESL lab fee.......................................................$250

Upper School Courses

Summer School Facts

At Randolph-Macon Academy, students have the oppportunity to earn high school credits in only four weeks. Students may take one full-day class (a core course never taken before, worth one full high school credit) or two half-day classes (an elective class worth one-half credit and/or a repeat class providing a full high school credit).

• For students entering grades 9-12 in the fall or those needing an additional class to graduate.

Summer school course hours meet or exceed Virginia’s state requirements. Course offerings are subject to demand.

• Evening and weekend activities include amusement park trips, trips into town, movies, bowling, and more.

Electives

Design Concepts for Engineering Programming Fundamentals/JAVA Personal Finance Pottery and Sculpture Public Speaking Studio Art Computer Literacy Study Skills SAT Prep These are .5 elective credit, 1/2 day courses.

Check with your current school as to whether these courses will be accepted for credit.

• Small student-to-teacher ratio.

• Supervised study periods.

• Saturday morning classes.

Full-Day Core Courses

English 10 English 11 Algebra I Geometry Biology Chemistry Spanish I Spanish II World History II US History Comparative Religions

Students taking these courses will receive a full high school credit upon successful completion of the course.

Half-Day Courses (Repeat for Credit) English 8* English 9 English 10 English 11 Biology Chemistry World History II US History

Pre-algebra* Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III US Government

*English 8 and Pre-algebra do not receive high school credit.

Sample Daily Schedule for Upper School Monday through Friday

6:30 am..................................................... Wake up 7:15 am.................................................... Breakfast 8:00-11:30 am............................... First period class 11:35-12:15 pm...............................................Lunch 12:15-3:45 pm......................... Second period class 3:45-4:15 pm............................................ Free time 4:15-5:30 pm............................................Study hall 6:00-6:45 pm.................................................Dinner 7:30-9:30 pm..................................... Activity period 9:30-10:00 pm......................................... Dorm time 10:00 pm..................................................Lights out Saturday 6:30 am..................................................... Wake up 7:15 am.................................................... Breakfast 8:00-9:30 am..........................................First period 9:40-11:10 am................................... Second period 11:15 am.........................................................Lunch 12:00 pm.........................................School field trip On Saturday afternoons, students participate in trips to major theme parks. Sunday activities include on-campus athletic activities and off-campus shopping.

Mentoring

All students are assigned a mentor who provides academic and social guidance and support throughout the summer session. Each mentor meets regularly with a group of no more than ten students to encourage one-on-one rapport and group connectivity. The mentor’s mission is to help make every student’s summer experience positive and productive.

Upper School Courses Fees Boarding Students *Tuition, room and board............................................... $2940 Lab fees (Biology, Chemistry, Art, Pottery/Sculpture)...... $100 Personal account............................................................. $900 Cell phones are permitted; usage time is limited.

Boarding students may bring a calling card and their own phone for their room.

Day Students *Full-day (lunch included)................................................ $990 *Half-day.......................................................................... $550 Lab fees (Biology, Chemistry, Art, Pottery/Sculpture)...... $100

Upper School Electives Descriptions Design Concepts for Engineering See what an engineer’s work is really like. The designing, planning, and construction processes of projects in this class are modeled after what engineers do every day.

Programming Fundamentals/Java™ Introduces software development and programming through a brief history and quickly moves to object-oriented techniques; features short code examples built from the bottom up; offers more thorough coverage of the basics, explanations and examples using the String Buffer class; designed to teach to those studying programming for the first time, and it is also appropriate for those building a background for another programming language. Personal laptops are encouraged as a development platform.

Personal Finance This math elective prepares you for the mathematics inherent in daily life. Compute and understand local, state, and federal taxes, practice preparing and balancing a personal/family budget, learn to manage both retail and credit card debt, compare various savings options, and identify consumer rights and responsibilities. Learn how to open a bank account, complete a loan application, understand inheritance law and the basics of insurance, deal with salesmen, manage debt, understand contracts, and contest an incorrect bill.

Pottery and Sculpture Build on the skills learned in basic drawing and design art classes with an emphasis on three-dimensional work. Study three-dimensional form and the effective use of the elements and principles of art in a composition. Pottery methods include hand building, coiling and wheel throwing. Sculpture media are clay, wire, paper and found objects. Develop your skills and historical context to evaluate and critique threedimensional artwork.

Public Speaking This course includes an introduction to various written and oral techniques of persuasion, argumentation, exposition, discussion, impromptu speaking and humorous interpretation.

Develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, and learn how to research, analyze, and organize materials for effective written and oral presentation. Emphasis is also placed on the use of language, voice, and gesture.

Studio Art Develop abilities to recognize visual arts content, concepts, and create, discuss, and understand original works of art.

Develop art with personality, emotion, and for the purpose of visual communication between you the artist and your viewers. Explore design, drawing, painting, print making, and commercial design. Analyze the cultural context and art history, judgment and criticism, and aesthetics in order to understand and appreciate the visual arts. You will maintain a portfolio documenting your accomplishments.

Computer Literacy Learn computer literacy terminology, telecommunications, advanced word processing, desktop publishing, web page designing, spreadsheets, databases, and slide show presentations. The Windows operating system is taught. You will learn to format documents such as letters, lists, outlines, and reports. Telecommunications are discussed and practiced, along with researching on the Internet. You will gain knowledge and practice with keyboarding, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint and Front Page.

Study Skills Learn the three main concepts that are necessary for success in life, particularly academic life: classic study skills, psychometrics, and the elements of motivation. The course provides a seminar-style learning environment, frequently punctuated by practical applications of the skills learned.

SAT Prep Use this summer to prepare for the SAT test. Review the basic verbal and mathematical skills assessed on the SAT test, and learn test-taking strategies specific to the exam.

Take practice tests with complete multiple-choice assessments, essays prompts, and study resources.

Instruction, followed by collaborative, guided, and independent practice, provides the foundation for the course.

Flight Camp Randolph-Macon Academy offers a flight-training program that includes: √ Aviation ground school, tailored to soloing in a Cessna 172 √ Approximately 15 hours of dual flight instruction √ FAA medical examination (if necessary) Academy-owned aircraft are used. Students typically fly a minimum of four hours per week (weather and schedule permitting) and attend a solo-oriented ground school.

Advanced training is also available for qualified students.

Federal Aviation Regulations state that a student must be at least 16 years old to earn solo wings and 17 years old for the private pilot certification. For safety reasons and because students’ abilities vary, R-MA does not guarantee either solo status or certification regardless of the flight time or costs incurred.

Flight time will also be available on a per-hour basis for students who are enrolled in classes full-time. These hours may be arranged on an individual basis. Space is limited and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees

Application fee....................................................$75 Deposit...........................................................$2000 Used at per-hour rate: $130/dual, $100/solo. Unused portion is refunded.

Tuition, room and board..................................$2940 Aviation Ground School....................................$320 Applies to day students taking only one repeat course or to day students only enrolled in the flight camp.

Personal account..............................................$900 Used as needed for personal expenses. Unused portion is refunded.

Admission Procedures The Admission Office welcomes students and their families to visit the campus Monday through Friday by appointment.

R-MA also hosts open houses, providing applicants and their families with an opportunity to tour the entire campus and meet with students, faculty and admission counselors. The spring open house dates are February 20, March 18, May 20, and June 10, 2012. Call 800-272-1172 or e-mail admission@rma.edu to make an appointment or to RSVP for an open house.

To be considered for admission to any R-MA summer school or camp, students must complete a summer program application and submit copies of their transcripts and one letter of recommendation from a school official. The application can be completed online (www.rma.edu/Apply-Online). Financial aid is not available for R-MA’s summer programs.

Randolph-Macon Academy is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. R-MA offers equal opportunity for admission, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or national or ethnic origin.

Dress Code for All Levels

Students wear the R-MA logo short-sleeve, polo shirts; cotton khaki (tan) trousers, shorts or capris; athletic shoes and white socks. Students must meet R-MA grooming standards. Additional information about clothing needs will be provided after a student is accepted.

Randolph-Macon Academy 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, VA 22630

800-272-1172 www.rma.edu/summer-programs admission@rma.edu

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Randolph-Macon Academy Admission Office 200 Academy Drive Front Royal, Virginia 22630

Dates to Remember

Registration for Summer Programs: Sunday, July 1, 2012 All Summer Programs end: Friday, July 27, 2012

Your summer. Your life. Your future.

800-272-1172 www.rma.edu/summer-programs