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Landmark School, Beverly:
Landmark School, located in Prides Crossing, Beverly, Massachusetts, is an American school for educating students in grades 2-12 with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. Landmark School’s mission is to enable and empower students with language-based learning disabilities to realize their educational and social potential through an exemplary school program complemented by outreach and training, diagnosis, and research.
Landmark's curriculum starts with our students. Students are grouped by ability, rather than traditional grade levels and move steadily through a carefully planned curriculum that allows them to build confidence and experience success.
The Elementary Program:
Ages: 7-10 / Grades: 2-5 / Class Size: 6 students
The Elementary Program students are assigned to a small group of six students and matched to one teacher for their academic day. The group stays together for classes in:
- Language Arts
- Oral Expression/Literature
- Science
- Social Studies
(Math classes are grouped separately according to each student's needs).
Elementary Program students receive a daily one-to-one Language Arts tutorial specifically attuned to diagnosed needs in the areas of reading, spelling, writing and handwriting. Elementary Program electives include arts and crafts, physical education, woodworking, computers, and small engine repair.
The Middle School Program:
Ages: 10-14 / Grades: 6-8 / Class Size: 4-8 students
Students in our Middle School Program receive a daily one-to-one Language Arts Tutorial, as well as a schedule of small group classes including:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Auditory/Oral Expression/Literature/Study Skills
Middle School Program electives include physical education, art, computers, woodworking, and small engine repair.
High School Program:
The core curriculum covers the traditional subjects:
- Math
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Language
- Arts
- Oral Expression
As well as study skills and electives. Classes are limited to no more than eight (8) students and skills are taught in every classroom. Computer technology is also integrated across the entire curriculum.
Address:
429 Hale St, Prides Crossing, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts , USA
Loop Abroad LLC
Courses / Programs
LOOP Abroad is an exclusive study abroad summer program for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18. We spend 2 days in Boston, MA before leaving for Thailand.This summer's program is focused on ecology and conservation, and will take place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai offers a chance to explore authentic Thai culture and fantastically diverse national parks, while still having modern amenities and world-class health facilities close at hand. Twenty students will live with eight faculty in a private hostel in a gated community.
During the day, the group will explore national parks, mountains, rain forests, and caves, and will publish their findings in an online wiki. Thai language classes, visits to city sites, yoga classes, and other cultural activities fill the rest of our weekdays. Faculty will help students to compose college essays about their experiences. A leadership curriculum is offered.
On the weekends, we head to activities like zip-lining, the tiger nursery, go-karts, the rooftop pool, thai cooking, and Muay Thai.. Highlights include a week living at the Elephant Nature Park and a four-day trek, staying overnight with the Karen Hill Tribe people.
Ecology and Conservation in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Our programs serves 20 students, ages 15-18 who leave as a group from Boston, MA.
Cathedral High School
Courses / Programs
Cathedral High School, located in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, is a four-year college preparatory, co-educational regional Catholic high school offering Grade 9-12 college preparatory programs augmented by fine arts, business and technology classes. Inherent in the mission of Cathedral High School are the beliefs that each student is unique and has a need for developing spiritually, intellectually, and physically, that students learn in a variety of ways, and that different students are gifted with different types of intelligences. Cathedral High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
- English
- Religion
- Mathematics
- Lab Sciences
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Physical Eduction
- Health
- Introduction to Computers
- Forensic Science
- Social studies
- Advanced Placement courses
& more ...
- Religion
- Mathematics
- Lab Sciences
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Physical Eduction
- Health
- Introduction to Computers
- Forensic Science
- Social studies
- Advanced Placement courses
& more ...
Lawrence Academy Language Immersion Program for U.S. Students
Courses / Programs
Lawrence Academy in Groton, (35 miles northwest of Boston) is a traditional New England prep school offering 2-4 week residential Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, and French language Summer Immersion Programs to American students in 7th-12th grades. Study Mandarin, Italian, French, or Spanish while living on campus alongside international students learning English and experiencing American culture. Prior language knowledge is not required for American students.Mornings are spent language classes. In the afternoon, students participate in off-campus and on-campus cultural and sports activities. They practice their language skills with new friends while participating in evening language enrichment activities (skits or talent shows, bowling, mini-golf, etc.). Weekend excursions to Boston, NYC, the beach, or an amusement park allow for additional opportunities to practice language skills and develop lifelong friendships.
Students live in Lawrence Academy dormitories with international roommates and share their meals in the dining hall. This program is a true international cultural immersion experience.
Summer language immersion camps for U.S. students (7th-12th grades):
- Mandarin Chinese Language Instruction
- Italian Language Instruction
- Spanish Language Instruction
- French Language Instruction
Students can choose to stay for 2, 3, or 4 weeks and live in Lawrence Academy dormitories alongside international students.
- Mandarin Chinese Language Instruction
- Italian Language Instruction
- Spanish Language Instruction
- French Language Instruction
Students can choose to stay for 2, 3, or 4 weeks and live in Lawrence Academy dormitories alongside international students.
Youth Empowered Action
Courses / Programs
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a unique and inspiring residential summer leadership program in Massachusetts, California and Oregon for youth 12-17 years who want to make a difference in the world. YEA Camp Massachusetts is held at the beautiful Hilltop space of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, an hour from Boston, and less than 3 hours from Manhattan. Our northern California camp will be held at the beautiful Quaker Center in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, about two hours drive south of San Francisco. There will be two sessions in Oregon at Camp Adams in Molalla, Clackamas County, less than an hour from Portland. At a week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp setting, YEA campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, or animal rights) and they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue once they get home.
Summer Leadership Camps in MA, CA and OR:
- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills
We also provide a monthly YEA Academy workshop in Portland, OR for youth, and there are plans to expand this program to other parts of the country.
- 1 week residential camps for ages 12-17
- Connect with what's important
- Learn about inspiring activists
- Create an action plan
- Learn to think strategically about issues
- Celebrate the accomplishments and our community
- Learn key activist skills
We also provide a monthly YEA Academy workshop in Portland, OR for youth, and there are plans to expand this program to other parts of the country.
Boston School of Modern Languages
Courses / Programs
Located just 20 minutes south of Downtown Boston in a safe, clean, and quiet neighborhood, Boston School of Modern Languages (BSML) is a fully-accredited intensive English language school. In addition to our General English (ESL) courses, we also provide a comprehensive Summer English Program for children and teens (ages 12-18). This intensive Summer course allows our students to learn English quickly and live the American Experience in a 2, 4, or 8-week block.English classes are combined with fun activities and field trips. The small class size allows each student to receive individual attention from the instructor, benefit from the knowledge and background of the classmates and build relationships that last a lifetime. In addition to the material covered in class, homework is assigned to reinforce the studied lessons and speed up the student's learning process.
The Boston School of Modern Languages is authorized by the U.S. Government to issue I-20 forms for student visas and is fully accredited by ACCET. BSML is also a member of Quality English of Oxford, England, which selects only the finest private English language schools worldwide.
English Language Summer Program for Students ages 12-18:
- 2, 4 & 8-week study options in June, July & August
Students take 6 classes a day including:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary Development
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Conversational English
- Elective classes
Course features include:
- 12 Skill Levels
- Exact Placement
- Customized Textbooks
- Small Class Size
- Homestay & Family Apartment Accommodation
- 2, 4 & 8-week study options in June, July & August
Students take 6 classes a day including:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary Development
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Conversational English
- Elective classes
Course features include:
- 12 Skill Levels
- Exact Placement
- Customized Textbooks
- Small Class Size
- Homestay & Family Apartment Accommodation
Empow Studios
Courses / Programs
Situated in Lexington, Middlesex County MA, Empow Studios After-School Club (ASC) is a unique enrichment program that brings together technology, arts, and play with specially designed after school programs and a range of tech & design camps offered in summer & year-round. Whether your child is programming their first robot or creating a self-watering garden in Minecraft, we nurture their creative talent, build up their imagination, and spark interests that can open up new possibilities, while accommodating individual differences.
ASC is open on early release days and is a designated drop-off-location for the Lexington Public Schools Transportation Department.
In addition to general after school activities, Empow programs include one-day NanoCamps when schools are closed, weekend technology clubs, birthday parties, and private lessons.
Tech & Design After School Programs & Enrichment Camps:
- Year round & summer for boys & girls in Grades 2-8
- Minecraft Camps
- Private Lessons & Workshops
- LEGO Robotics
- Animation
- 3D Modeling & Printing
- Video Game Design
- Coding in Java
- Minecraft
- Scratch Programming
- Video Production
- Music Production
- DJing
- Weekend Clubs / Birthday Parties
- Year round & summer for boys & girls in Grades 2-8
- Minecraft Camps
- Private Lessons & Workshops
- LEGO Robotics
- Animation
- 3D Modeling & Printing
- Video Game Design
- Coding in Java
- Minecraft
- Scratch Programming
- Video Production
- Music Production
- DJing
- Weekend Clubs / Birthday Parties