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If an academic challenge excites you, then the excellence and variety of our academic programs are a sure draw. At Cushing’s Summer Session, four hours of class in the morning (five hours for College Prep participants) ensure that you leave the Summer Session better prepared for the upcoming school year than you have ever been.
| Academic Programs for Ages 12-13, rising 7th and 8th graders: |
Prep for Success - a bridge to high schoolPrep for Success is a five-week program giving students the confidence and skills necessary to meet their academic success for the future.
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Core Courses:
Literature & Writing
Mathematics
English as a Second Language |
| Academic Programs for Ages 14-18, rising 9th through 12th graders: |
College Prep - stepping up to challenges for college
College prep is a rigorous five-week program which prepares students to meet the challenges of college-level curriculum confidently and successfully. We offer a wide range of courses in English, Mathematics, Science, History, and College Advising. Each class meets five hours per day, five days a week for five weeks.
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Critical Skills Across the Curriculum: In English, mathematics and study techniques - the art of learning
A five-week program focusing on the development of reading, writing, and mathematic skills. Study, organization, learning strategies, and technology are taught throughout the curriculum.
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English as a Second Language (ESL) - a world-class program offering individual attentionRecognized throughout the world for its excellence, Cushing's five-week ESL program is highly recommended for students who plan to continue their education in the United States.
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| Academic Programs for Ages 13-18, rising 8th through 12th graders: |
Studio Art and Portfolio Preparation - nuturing the artist withinThis five-week course introduces you to the fundamentals of color, composition, line, and space used in media from pencil, canvas, metals, photographs, watercolor, and oil as you learn through hands-on practice of the techniques covered in class.
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| Afternoon Courses and Activties for All Students |
| Afternoon electives are offered for enrichment only, and your work is assessed on a pass/fail basis. |
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| | Cushing Academy Summer Session | |