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2008 Summer Reading
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Rumsey Hall School 2008 Sumer Camp Brochure is available online
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Rumsey Summer Soccer School 2008 application available online
A balanced 5-week program of academics, recreation, and enrichment, Grades 3 through 9
Enrollment:
65 students
Program dates:
Five-week program, June 29 to August 2, 2008
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Includes:
- Academic Enrichment or Review
- Language Skills and Developmental Reading
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Daily Recreational Activities
- Field Trips and Cultural Experiences
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Normal class size ranges from 8 to 10 students, and
individual attention and help are available. Special
emphasis is placed on English, mathematics, study skills, and
computer skills. Students who need language skills or developmental
reading help are given individual attention from trained specialists.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered to international
students. Rumsey Hall students have access to state-of-the-art
personal computers and software. Each classroom is equipped
with at least one station, and there are sixteen terminals in
the computer lab. All terminals are linked to a schoolwide information
system, and students have appropriate access to the Internet.
Each student has an e-mail address for easy communication with
home and friends.
The close relationship between teachers and students is a special
part of boarding school. Opportunities for support and encouragement
are abundant, and renewed self-confidence is often the most
outstanding product of a summer at Rumsey.
Most students have roommates, and life in a dormitory teaches
valuable lessons about getting along with others and being part
of a community. All meals are family-style, with faculty members
and their families in attendance.
Report cards are mailed at midterm and at the end of the term.
Written reports, which include grades for each subject and teacher
comments regarding academic and social progress, are provided
at the end of the session. Each student is discussed individually
at weekly faculty meetings. Parental input is encouraged.
Extra Opportunities and Activities
Great emphasis is placed on providing a variety of recreational
and enrichment activities to ensure a balanced, happy, and productive
Summer Session. Every afternoon, students select from a variety
of activities, such as swimming, hiking, tennis, fishing, horseback
riding, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. Occasional
off-campus school trips are planned to museums, concerts, amusement
parks, and sporting events. A considerable effort is made to
cultivate students' interests and to expose them to new experiences.
Weekends begin on Friday after classes. Livery service to and
from train stations, bus depots, and airports is easily arranged
if enough notice is given to the School office. Students are
free to leave with parental permission but must return by 7
p.m. Sunday evening. For students who choose to remain on campus,
there is a range of on- and off-campus activities available
with close faculty supervision at all times. Students may attend
church services in Washington and nearby towns.
Facilities
Buildings include a new math facility with computer lab and
new three-lab science center, art room, and music room. Traditional-style
classrooms, a library, and a study hall encompass the academic
setting. Boys' and girls' dorms allow for both single and double
rooms. Two beautiful on-campus ponds supply fishing and nature
activities. There are three indoor tennis courts, a large gym
for basketball and volleyball, and a spacious dining hall that
allows for family-style meals.
Staff
Both full- and part-time staff members make up the Rumsey Hall
Summer Session faculty. The faculty members instruct classes,
supervise afternoon activities, and are dorm parents for the
boarding students. Students live with supportive dorm parents
and become a part of their dorm parents' families.
Daily Schedule
| 7:45 |
Wake up |
| 8:00-8:30 |
Breakfast |
| 8:45-10:30 |
Classes |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Recess and snack |
| 11:00-1:10 |
Classes |
| 1:15 |
Lunch |
| 2:00-4:30 |
Activities/recreation |
| 5:00-6:00 |
Rest period |
| 6:00 |
Dinner |
| 7:00-8:00 |
Study hall |
| 8:00-9:30 |
Free time |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Lights out |
Costs
Tuition, room, and board totals $5,940 for boarding
students, $2,120 for day students, and $1,380 for
half-day students for the 2008 summer session. A
deposit of $750 for boarders and $200 for day students
is required to secure a space for the summer and is used
as a drawing account for student expenses. Any money
remaining in the drawing account is returned at the
end of the summer session. There is an additional fee
of $580 for individual tutoring in Language Skills and
an additional $900 for enrollment in ESL.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available through the Admissions Office
and is on a need basis. A copy of the previous year's
tax return is required.
Transportation
Livery service to and from train stations, bus depots,
and airports can be easily arranged with advance
notice.
Application Timetable
Inquiries are welcome at any time of the year, with most families
beginning the admissions process in the winter or early spring in
anticipation of summer enrollment. Admissions interviews and tours
for summer school are optional. Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis, and decisions are made within two weeks of receiving
the completed application package. Families are asked to respond to
an offer of acceptance in a similar time frame due to the limited
space available.
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