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academics If you consider yourself someone who loves to learn in active, creative ways, the courses and mini-courses at the Senior Program will inspire you. We emphasize innovative courses that help you explore academic subjects from many different angles. All of our courses and seminars are ungraded, giving you the freedom to explore a full array of academic experiences. Our instructors have a passion for what they teach and will encourage you to take risks and engage coursework in ways you may have never thought possible. morning courses The Senior Program offers more than 80 different options for your morning courses. Courses are designed and taught by our staff of college and graduate students and their enthusiasm for the subject-matter carries over into the classroom. During the winter and spring, our instructors work hand-in-hand with our curriculum advisors to ensure that our courses are as fun, substantial, and interactive as possible. You won’t be taking notes during a lecture about neuroanatomy — you’ll be dissecting a sheep’s brain. Instead of reading textbook pages on the history of law in the United States, you will re-enact the Dred Scott case with members of your class. Exploration courses are the perfect place to get hands-on experience in subjects not typically offered in a high school curriculum. Click here for course listings. afternoon options In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to choose between two options: Princeton Review courses or mini-courses. princeton review courses Students interested in using the afternoon academic block to focus on improving study skills or test-taking strategies for the SAT or PSAT can take a 3-week Princeton Review course. Nationally renowned Princeton Review courses document an average score improvement of 137 points. Courses offered include SAT Verbal, SAT Math, PSAT, and Study Smart. Click here for more information about Princeton Review courses. mini-courses Mini-courses are designed and taught by Exploration faculty and offer a brief introduction to a variety of off-beat academic, athletic, and cultural fields. Past mini-courses have included Sesame Street Psychology, Jiu Jitsu, Painting Without Brushes, French For Travel, Rugby, Germs!, Lord of the Rings as Modern Epic, and Fashion Photography. Click here for more information about mini-courses.

printable course catalog If you would like a printable listing and description of all of our academic options, please download the PDF version of our Senior Program Course Catalog from our downloads page. The course catalog is also available as part of the package that will be mailed to you with your viewbook + DVD request.

final presentations Students share what they have accomplished through end-of-the-session presentations which showcase the breadth and quality of student work at the Senior Program. Samples include: explo art show Photography, Junk Art, Drawing, Digital Imagery, Painting, Jewelry Making. mock trials Students from the Mock Trial courses argue their cases in front of guest judges from the legal profession. explopalooza Hundreds attend this exciting evening featuring the work of our performing arts courses.

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