Rich in natural leisure and cultural resources, this prime residential area is also a popular tourist destination. The age range is 14 to 18 and the average class size is 10. Courses such as drama, video making, and art and computer language learning programs complement intensive classroom work, offering creative options for the practice of oral communication skills. Progress reports are mailed home to parents at the end of the session. England Each course provides a minimum of 3 hours of classroom work every day, small classes, and individualized instruction.
Students choose an elective course in addition to one major course.
Major courses are English Literature and Composition, High School Skills, Middle School Skills, Archaeology and Architecture, Shakespeare and British History, Ensemble Theater, Theater in London, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Precalculus, Communication Skills, Computer Graphic Design, and SAT Review. Theater in London With a focus on reading and analyzing plays, this course's major objective is to enjoy as many productions as possible in London and Stratford. Recent plays and musicals seen include Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and West Side Story. Shakespeare and British History Designed to enrich a student's understanding and appreciation of both drama and history, this course integrates literary and historical approaches to the study of selected Shakespearean plays while examining his historic settings and characters. Numerous excursions to theaters and sites of historical interest are included.