Francis Parker Middle School Enrichment / Language Immersion Summer Program

Francis Parker Middle School
Enrichment Language Immersion Summer Program

Summer 2017
(Ages 11-15)

About Francis Parker School:

Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is a nationally-recognized independent/private day school. For 105 years, the School has offered a balanced, challenging and integrated educational program in academics, the performing and visual arts, and athletics. Parker’s mission is to inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful differences in the world. For the past 57 years, Parker has offered a comprehensive Summer Program that attracts both local and international students.

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Why San Diego?

Regarded often as “America’s Finest City” and considered as one of the safest cities to in which to live, San Diego is an ideal place to study in America. As California’s 2^nd largest city (only behind Los Angeles), San Diego is acknowledged widely as offering a relaxed pace of life enjoyed by a family-friendly population. San Diego residents are accommodating to, and eager to help international students who wish to make the most of an American educational experience, regardless of length. Experience a city that offers cultural diversity, endless golden beaches, famous museums, and a variety of recreational activities.

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2017 ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Enrichment/Language Immersion Program at Parker is designed for international students ages 11-15, seeking to improve their English proficiency and immerse in an American cultural experience. Students live with host families, enjoy stimulating and fun activities while in San Diego, and immerse themselves in in academic and enrichment classes with American students. The Parker Summer Program provides an American learning experience in traditional classroom settings while enjoying all the other treasures San Diego can only offer.

• Program Dates: July 8 – July 29, 2017 (3 weeks)

• Homestay Experience：Immerse in the American lifestyle as with an approved, English-speaking host family.

• Academic Program: Two (2) morning classes with Parker students, Monday-Friday
Afternoon extracurricular and leadership-building activities

• Application process opens: Mid-February 2017

• Application deadline: May 12, 2017

• Students: 20 students, ages 11-15 entering grades 6,7,8,9 (other grades by permission of Francis Parker)

• Requirement: Min. TOEFL score of 50, or interview required

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Highly-qualified, experienced, Francis Parker School teachers
• Dynamic courses from which students may select (nearly 20 courses from science to fine arts)
• Quality and caring homestay families
• Exciting student activities offered throughout San Diego
• San Diego leaders in the field of education, health, government, and technology are weekly guest speakers
• Afternoon activities: Parker’s “Lancer Camp” provides a number of activities, including:

– A day at a pool with approved lifeguards
– IMAX/Science Center
– Bowling
– Coronado Beach Day
– Ultra-Zone (laser tag)
– Urban Jungle (indoor amusement park)
– Solid Rock Gym for beginning climbers
– Belmont Park Amusement Park
– Skateworld
– Aquatica
– BBQ celebration at a local beach

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Program Cost:

Application Fee: $100 (non refundable)
$5,200 (pay in full by April 1)
$5,500 (pay in full by May 12)
$6,000 (after May 12)

Application fee waived if application submitted before April 1st 2017

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SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

Breakfast
7:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M.
School Drop-off
7:30 A.M. – 7:55 A.M.
Two, 2-hour academic/arts courses
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Lunch
12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
San Diego cultural experiences, workshops
12:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
School Pick-up
4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Study time at home
4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Homework and study English
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Study time at home
7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Bedtime
9:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Pick up and drop off to and from the San Diego International Airport.
Homestay accommodations. A host family may host 2-4 international students at a time. Each student has his/her own bed. No more than two students per room.
Breakfast and dinner prepared by the host family, lunch provided by Parker (Monday – Friday). Weekend meals provided by the host family.
Transportation to and from extracurricular activities by Parker bus.
Paid admission fees for the extracurricular activities.
A local 24 hours emergency phone number service.

FEES NOT INCLUDED

Any service fees and/or charges to secure travel (tourist) visa
Airfare
Unaccompanied travel fee for minors
Supplemental travel and health insurance
Additional meals not provided by the host family or Parker

CANCELLATION POLICY

Should an applicant elect to cancel enrollment in the 2017 Parker Summer Program, the following refund schedule applies:
Through June 15: 80% refund, except for the $100 application fee
Through June 26: 50% refund, except for the $100 application fee
After June 26: No refunds will be issued, barring extraordinary circumstances.

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