Francis Parker School
College Application Camp
Summer 2017
Rising 10th – 12th Grade
Late December 2016 — Course catalogue and general information release
About Francis Parker School:
Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is a nationally-recognized independent/private day school. The School is committed to graduating students who embody those qualities necessary for academic success, professional and personal fulfillment, and global awareness. For 105 years, the School has offered a balanced, challenging and integrated educational program in academics, the performing and visual arts, and athletics. Parker students of today are equipped with the skills and self-confidence to be the leaders of tomorrow. The School expects its students to aspire to do great things and in the process, take risks that permit each student to go “as far as the mind can see.” Of late, Parker has been recognized in The Wall Street Journal for being one of the top independent schools for sending many of its students to the most selective universities and colleges in the United States and elsewhere in the world. In 2011, CBS Moneywatch named Parker one of the premier Ivy League feeder schools on the West Coast of the United States.
Why San Diego?
With Francis Parker School located in San Diego — one of America’s most culturally diverse, scenic and climate-friendly cities — students have the opportunity to experience many unique recreational and tourist-centered activities. As the eighth largest, and one of the safest cities in the U.S., San Diego is an ideal destination for International students.
THE 2017 SUMMER PROGRAM
International Student University / College Application Preparation
For the past several summers, Parker has accepted students from the China region, all of whom take a full day of courses and activities in English-Immersion classes with American students. For the 2017 summer, we will identify and invite up to 28 international students (primarily entering the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, with entering 9th graders considered) who are planning to attend an American university or college.
2017 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Formal instruction and professional guidance on the university/college admissions process provided by Parker’s Director of University/College Counseling, assisted by two senior English Department teachers, offered Weeks 2 and 3 in the afternoons.
• Formally-guided tours of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); the University of Southern California (USC); the University of California, San Diego (UCSD); San Diego State University (SDSU), and the five liberal arts schools referred to as the Claremont Colleges: Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Pomona College and Scripps College.
• UCSD, SDSU and/or USD professors will be approached to be guest lecturers on select afternoons at Parker, schedules providing.
• Supervised trips to local and regional cultural/tourist destinations on select afternoons and evenings.
• Experiencing the American small class teaching style with Parker students, with no more than 15 students in a given class.
• A home-stay living arrangement in close proximity to the Parker campus, ensuring an English language immersion experience.
• If desired, a recommendation letter from a teacher or from the Program Director will be provided.
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
(Monday – Friday)
- Breakfast with home-stay family7:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
- Students transported by home-stay family to Parker’s Linda Vista campus in private car7:45 A.M. -7:55 A.M.
- Students attend classes (typically two, of two hours each)8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
- Lunch12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
- Free period12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
- Week 1: Recreational/tourism activities and university visits1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Weeks 2, 3: University/college visits and application preparation course1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Additional study period, recreation activities or students return to their home-stay4:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
- Dinner with home-stay family6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
- Evening hours: Homework/next day class preparations; occasional evening field trip to local cultural sites
- Saturdays and Sundays: Activities to include a mix of cultural and recreational activities with the home-stay family
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
Morning classes, activities, university/college visits are subject to change due to scheduling adjustments and possible unforeseen logistical concerns,
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| July 7 | July 8 | July 9 | ||||
| Students arrive in San Diego | Students arrive in San Diego | Francis Parker Orientation | ||||
| July 10 | July 11 | July 12 | July 13 | July 14 | July 15 | July 16 |
| Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Day with host family | Day with host family |
| Afternoon San Diego Cultural Experience Activity | Afternoon Visit UCSD | Afternoon San Diego Cultural Experience Activity | Afternoon Visit SDSU | Afternoon Guest Speaker from UCSD | Day with host family | Day with host family |
| July 17 | July 18 | July 19 | July 20 | July 21 | July 22 | July 23 |
| Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Visit Claremont Colleges | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Activities | Day with host family |
| Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon College Application Course | Evening Return to San Diego | Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon Guest Speaker from SDSU | Activities | Day with host family |
| July 24 | July 25 | July 26 | July 27 | July 28 | July 29 | July 30 |
| Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Morning Classes | Day with host family | Day with host family |
| Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon College Application Course | Afternoon College Application Course; Commencement | Evening: Beach BBQ | Day with host family |
| July 31 | August 1 | |||||
| Visit USC & UCLA in Los Angeles | Students depart San Diego for China |
IMPORTANT DATES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
As the Parker Summer Program for students from the China region is limited to no more than 28 students for the 2017 summer, a careful screening process for all applicants will be used. Each accepted candidate must:
- Demonstrate a strong grasp of conversational English and satisfactory English writing skills as appropriate to the student’s current grade level. (Note: English language proficiency testing may be in order as a part of the Orientation Session to assure proper course placements subsequent to enrollment and prior to the start of classes.)
- Possess the ability and willingness to participate in class discussions.
- Submit (in written English) a personal statement expressing the reasons why he/she should be accepted into the Program.
- Provide a letter of support from a teacher or school administrator who knows the student well.
- Conduct a Skype interview with the Summer Program Director or with an IEM administrator.
- Be sufficiently mature to engage in a successful home-stay arrangement.
Program Cost:
- $100 Application Fee (Non Refundable)
- The 2017 Summer Program comprehensive fee is US $6500.00.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
FEES NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
Should a family elect to cancel his or her accepted child’s place in the 2017 Parker Summer Program the following refund schedule will be followed:
• Through June 15: 100% refund, except for $1000.00 deposit (resulting in a $5500.00 refund)
• Through June 26: 50% refund, except for $1000.00 deposit (resulting in a $2750.00 refund)
• After June 26: No refunds will be issued, barring extraordinary circumstances.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Tim Katzman
Director, Summer and Extended Day Programs
Francis Parker School
Email – tkatzman@francisparker.org
Fax: 001 + 858.569.0621
Telephone: 001 + 858.569.7900, Ext. 4236
Mobile: 001 + 619.517.6798
Skype: Timothy.Katzman
Ms. Sueky Su
China Region Representative
Email：ssu@ieducationm.com
Telephone： (001)888.505.8941 Ext 320
Wechat： Suekysu
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