Description:
The Program - Located on 200 acres of land in Marlborough,
Massachusetts, the Hillside School
campus is home to our summer term. Our expansive facility includes academic
buildings, dormitories, computer access, library, student center and dining
hall. The campus offers many on-site activity choices including an
outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, playing fields and a working farm. In
addition, your son or daughter may participate in variety of educational and
recreational off-campus activities. The summer term includes academic
enrichment in English, Math and the Computer Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, the
farm experience, as well as athletic offerings.
Academic Enrichment - Academic enrichment courses are offered in
language arts, mathematics and computer science. Specific topics include
reading, writing and study skills, creative writing, arithmetic, pre-algebra
and geometry, and various levels of computer programming and instruction.
Leadership Training - Outdoor Adventure gives students the
opportunity to build self-confidence and leadership abilities through a ropes
course, climbing wall, hiking and the School's working farm program. Sports and
recreational offerings include, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, and
volleyball.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - Designed for our international
students, our ESL courses focus on the major strands of the English language,
which include reading, writing, structured grammar, listening, speaking and
vocabulary. Additionally, the small groups learn about American culture.
Enrollment and Registration - We also offer a
Counselors-in-Training Program for students who are at least 15 years of age.
The summer term runs for 4 weeks, divided into two week sessions.
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