White Mountain 2008 Academic Summer Overnight Program
Description
We
invite you send your son or daughter to the 2008
Academic Summer Adventure Program at the White
Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH July 13-26. While
this program has been an astounding success for the
past few years, we are motivated by constant
innovation in order to provide the very best in
academic summer enrichment programming in the
nation.
Based on input from parents and our own drive and
ambition, we have developed the following additions
to our programming for summer 2008. Our goal is to
serve the needs of all veteran students.
Innovative initiatives include:
Honors Track:
Admission to this level of course work is very
competitive, and restricted to students with strong
academic credentials and motivation. The work load
in these sections will help prepare students for
Honors level, and Advanced Placement Level work in
high school. This track is intended for students
who want more work, and thrive under challenging
academic conditions.
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Politics and Economics:
This challenging course will examine the world of
money and entrepreneurship, and how wealth creation
is aided, or curtailed, by political policies at the
Macro Level. The course will involve extensive
reading, writing, and hands-one work in: creating an
investment portfolio; researching companies;
developing a business plan; venture capital and
private equity; the globalization of stock
exchanges; opportunities in emerging markets; the
role of central bankers, including the Federal
Reserve; foreign exchange and the future role of the
dollar, Euro, and yuan; and the rise of “sovereign
wealth funds.” Students will compete in developing
a viable business plan, and will take part in a
simulated investment game. Guest speakers will offer
their own successful experience as an example for
students. This academic experience provides an
excellent foundation for students interested in
majoring in economics, entrepreneurship, and
business.
National Politics and Leadership:
This course will discuss the important issues
confronting politicians in the important
presidential election year of 2008: immigration;
trade; health care; taxes; trade deficit; terrorism;
Iraq. Students will examine the records and
leadership styles of presidential candidates,
develop their own political speech, write a bill,
and develop sophisticated policy positions on
multiple burning issues. The class will be
supplemented by small group meetings with
politicians, as well as issue experts.
This
class is excellent for students interested in
history, political science, politics, public
relations and law.
Altered College Visits:
Students will have the opportunity to visit the
University of Vermont, as well St. Michael’s College
and spend the afternoon in beautiful and historic
Burlington, Vermont.
Our
program also includes numerous other innovations.
We hope to see you again this July.
Besides
the aforementioned subjects, we continue to
offer the following subjects:
Writing,
public speaking and leadership; Math (SAT, PSAT or
ISEE) and Chinese for youth during these two weeks.
This competitive scholastic program combines
advanced academic instruction in the morning with
experiential learning in the afternoon. The academic
program is enhanced through numerous excursions in
the beautiful and idyllic White Mountain region,
college visits, and notable guest speakers for
students. In addition, the hands-on learning,
excursions and activities build student
self-confidence, enthusiasm and team work.
The program includes the following highlights:
Academic Program:
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Focused Attention: Excellent teacher-student ration (9:1) provides
opportunity for one-on-one tutoring and open
classroom atmosphere.
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World-Class Facilities: Use of the outstanding academic facilities at the White
Mountain School. The academic portion of the
program will be concentrated in the
state-of-the-art new science building. See
www.whitemountain.org
for pictures and detailed information about
classrooms, facilities, natural setting, and
dorms.
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Innovative Curriculum: The academic program places emphasis on academic
excellence with a focus on students developing
good public speaking skills, team work, and use
of technology in presentations.
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Advanced Academic Courses include:
Honor Track; English Writing and Public
Speaking; Math (SAT, PSAT or ISEE); Politics and
Economics; National Politics and Leadership;
Chinese Language for American students and ESL
for International Students.
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Public Speaker Series:
University Professors in English and Poetry, College
admissions officials, political and business
leaders share their insights on what it takes to
be a successful student in today’s global
economy.
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Master Teachers: Our teachers have high school and collegiate teaching
experience, and a minimum of a master’s degree.
All have been recognized at the local, state and
national level for their achievements in the
classroom.
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One-on-one college counseling: Students will sit down and plan your curriculum
and activities, and begin to explore what
college or university will be a good fit for
them, as well as what improvements students need
to make to become more competitive candidates
for college admissions.
Experiential Learning and Excursions:
American International Education Associates believes that
students learn by doing, and there is no greater
region in the world to spark imagination, curiosity
and creativity than the beautiful setting of the
White Mountain School in New Hampshire’s White
Mountain region. This setting provides spectacular
views from classrooms, as well as excursions and
trips to colleges, museums, national parks, films,
and plays. Attractions may include but are not
limited to:
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Environmental Learning: Classroom lessons will be supplemented by trips to the
White Mountain Trail, The Basin, the beautiful
Flume Gorge, and a team challenge on the
Kancamagus Highway, and the Museum on American
Weather.
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College and University Visits: Detailed tours of Middlebury College, the
University of Vermont and St Michael’s in nearby
Vermont will showcase some of New England’s best
and diverse learning environments. Our
international students will also tour nearby
American college preparatory boarding schools.
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Experiential Learning: Trips that make learning fun include films, plays, a
tour of the Franconia Notch State Park, as well
as the Mount Washington Railway, and the White
Mountain Hotel.
Leadership Training:
Our curriculum forces students to take initiative and solve
problems while working with others --- perfect
qualities for the global economy. Guest lectures
from college coaches, government officials and
politicians, successful business leaders, and
college professors help kids see what it takes to be
a good leader.
Entrepreneurial Studies
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Business Development:
Students
will analyze case histories of successful
entrepreneurs, and the products they developed.
Students often use these products themselves:
And One, Nike, PS3, and Gatorade. Groups of
students will have time to develop their own
products, and learn how to construct a business
plan to pitch these products.
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Stock Market Game:
Students
will manage a portfolio consisting of a
fictitious 100,000 dollars.
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Model United Nations:
Students
will work in teams, and role-play countries from
the United Nations. This interactive learning
activity hones speaking skills, interactive
abilities, interpretation of documents, and
strong self-confidence.
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Motivational Guest Speakers:
The
course will be enriched by the guest lectures of
noted professionals: business people, coaches,
politicians, and noted authors. Students will
have the opportunity to interact these
incredible people, ask questions, and receive
feedback and inspiration on what made them
successful.
Setting for Parent Vacations:
The White Mountain School also makes a beautiful setting
for parents to take a vacation while their sons and
daughters enhance their academics. Please inquire as
to our partners in providing accommodations for
parents.
Program Executive Director:
Vincent G. Bradley, MA, MED
, holds a Master's Degree in History from
Marquette University in Wisconsin, as well as an MED
in School Leadership from Boston College. He has
taught Advanced Placement US History, European
History, and been an AP Grader for the College Board
for the United States History Exam. Mr. Bradley has
also served as a consultant to iCue, the forthcoming
website developed in a partnership with MIT, NBC
News and the College Board. He is a member of the
Higher Education Consultants as well as the
National Association for College Admission
Counseling. Mr. Bradley is a college admissions
expert, and has built a strong private college
counseling practice in the Boston, MA area. Mr.
Bradley's strong interest in academic enrichment
programming and college counseling led him to serve
as American International Education Associate's
Executive Director for summer programming. His
experience in leading students to foreign countries
and work counseling students from Asia in prep and
college admissions make him an expert in the needs
of international families and students.
Teaching Staff:
Gloria Riley is an experienced and accomplished educator, with
advanced degrees in Math, as well as Fine Arts. A
veteran of AIEA's summer program, Ms. Riley's kind,
caring, supportive and encouraging approach made her
a favorite with students in the past. Ms. Riley
excels at creating hands-on projects that are
tailored to the needs of individual students. This
customized approach to students, as well as
personalized extra help and assistance with
homework, convinces students of her care and
commitment. Ms. Riley lives in Boston, and works at
a private secondary school in the city of Boston.
Erin Hereford is a highly experienced public speaking and drama
teacher, and a veteran of AIEA's summer program.
Fluent in several languages and a veteran of the
United States Peace Corps, Ms. Hereford spent
several years working in economic development on the
continent of Africa. A graduate of highly
competitive Malacaster College in Minnesota, Ms.
Hereford brings high expectations, and exacting
standards of excellence to all of her charges.
Students and parents appreciate Ms. Hereford's
commanding presence, drive, intensity, and refusal
to accept less than the best. After working with Ms.
Hereford, students' improved poise, confidence and
public presentation are visible to parents. Ms.
Hereford teaches at a private school in Boston.
Katie Rebholz
is a Speech and Debate teacher at a private high
school in the city of Boston. Katie holds a law
degree from the University of Vermont, and has
worked for a federal judge in New Jersey.
Katie's considerable strengths include a passion
for knowledge and belief in each student she
mentors. Katie helps students develop their own
ideas and arguments, and her expert coaching
enables students to meet their potential. Her
passionate enthusiasm for current events informs
her students, and helps make them better
citizens.
Benjamin Blank
holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of
Maryland, and law degree from the University of
Vermont. Ben also completed a dual-degree
program, which enabled him to earn a Master's
Degree in Environmental Studies. Ben has spend
numerous summers working with youths in summer
programs on the East Coast and in California. As
Activity Director, Ben will develop positive,
safe and healthy afternoon activities. With his
commitment to the environment and "sustainable"
living, Ben will help students become good
stewards of the Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will students stay?
Students will live in an outstanding dormitory at the White
Mountain School (www.whitemountain.org).
These prep schools are outstanding academic institutions that
cost approximately 40,000 dollars a year. Their
boarding facilities are very strong, and serve an
elite clientele during the year.
What will the daily schedule be like?
Students will attend class for Math and English College Prep, and
survey an array of lectures on history, politics,
business, and college admissions. Students will meet
every day with college admissions advisers. The
afternoons and evenings will feature fun excursions
that include mountain hikes, team challenges, riding
a Tram on Mount Washington, visiting historical
sites, college campuses and theatre.
How will roommates be assigned?
There will be one to two students per room. We will do absolutely
everything we can to accommodate students and their
families in the choice of roommates. We understand,
and encourage, students to arrive at the College
Admissions Prep program with other classmates,
friends, and family.
What is the Teacher-Student Ratio?
We hire only the best classroom teachers who are also college
advisers and often coaches of sports, and directors
of activities like speech and drama. We also adhere
to a Teacher-Student ratio of 1:9, which is an
unparalleled value for parents and students.
Contact
Tel: (603)759-3376 or (978)430-2908
E-mail:
info@aieaglobal.com
Mailing Address: AIEA, P.O. Box 231 Andover, MA 01810, USA
We believe our Academic Summer Prep Program should be challenging
but also fun.
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