PSE Trimester Program School and Community Profiles 2018 Programs

Rochester, NY Nicknamed the “Flower City,” Rochester is a beautiful city located on the south end of Lake

Ontario. With 12,000 acres of parkland, public transportation, and many museums, amusement parks and festivals, it has been ranked one of the most livable cities by numerous publications.

Northstar Christian Academy Offering a nurturing, small school

family environment.

Features: • Located on 15 acres • Smart boards, Apple TV’s, iPads • Computer lab, gymnasium, athletic

fields

Clubs: Drama, Chess, Environmental, Spirit, Student Council, Master Minds, American Christian Honor Society

Athletics: Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Bowling, Cheer, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track

Airport: Rochester (ROC)

Aquinas Institute of Rochester Committed to creating model

citizens of the future.

Features: • 33 acre campus • Wireless computers, TV studio,

collegiate style union • Media and fine arts centers

Clubs: Marketing, Math League, Robotics, Ski, Mock Trial, Newspaper

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Cheer, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Boxing, Hockey, Bowling

Airport: Rochester (ROC)

Bishop Kearney High School Providing quality college prep

education in a family environment.

Features: • 42 acre campus • Excellent science department • Championship athletic program • Student-run television station • Interactive whiteboards

Clubs: Amnesty Int’l, Builders, Drama, Engineering, Folk Group, Environmental, Science, Student Council

Athletics: Soccer, football, cross country, basketball, bowling, track, baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis, cheerleading, softball

Airport: Rochester (ROC)

Camden, ME Camden is a small, safe, coastal town situated between Maine’s two largest cities, Portland and

Bangor. Residents enjoy the quaint, beautiful, coastal town offering opportunities for skiing, hiking, mountain biking and sailing.

Watershed School An independent, college preparatory high school encouraging students to strive for personal growth and to make meaningful contributions to

the world.

Features: • Enrollment: 26-30 (grades 9-12) • Average class size: 8-10 • Small classes, supportive atmosphere, independent study, fieldwork • Annual field trip to Quebec, Canada; community service projects;

performance evenings; International Affairs Conference; conference on innovative technologies

Clubs/Athletics: Sailing, Rowing, Theater, Arts, Robotics Club, Alpine/Nordic Skiing, Ultimate Frisbee

Airport: Portland, ME (PWM)

Grand Rapids, MI The second largest city in Michigan, Grand Rapids has something to offer everyone. Explore some of the best shorelines in the world, sandy beaches, mountain biking trails, and many

music venues and theaters scattered throughout the city. Compact and easy to navigate, Grand Rapids experiences the variety of all four seasons.

South Christian High School Offering a strong academic program as well as a variety of

extracurricular activities designed to help students develop their unique talents and abilities.

Features: • 20:1 student to teacher ratio • Student Volunteering Organization • Laptops in the classroom, media center, athletic facility, sports fields Clubs: Various Bands, Math, Rocket, Sound Technician, Ski, Stage, Student Council, World Vision, Stage Show, Drama, Blood Drives Athletics: Football, Swimming, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Bowling, Cheer, Ice Hockey, Softball, Baseball Airport: Gerald R. Ford (GRR)

Victorville, CA Located in the high desert of San Bernardino County surrounded by beautiful mountains,

Victorville has many hiking trails to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Movie theaters, historic museums, malls and restaurants offer an escape from the sunshine for those who prefer the indoors.

Victor Valley Christian School Operating at high standards for facilities, health, safety,

administration, policies, finances, curriculum & teacher qualifications.

Features: • 19:1 student to teacher ratio • Computer lab, science lab, library and media center Clubs: National Honor Society, Student Government, Key, Interact

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Baseball, Golf Electives: Music, Newspaper, Yearbook, Weight Training, Choir, Band, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts, Photography, Drama Airport: Ontario (ONT) or John Wayne (SNA)

Ormond Beach, FL White sandy beaches, rivers, lakes, state parks with scenic trails, a historic downtown Main Street, and numerous cultural and recreational events throughout the year, Ormond Beach has a lot to offer. Nearby attractions also include Daytona Beach, Tampa, Orlando and Disney World.

Calvary Christian Academy Dedicated to developing students in spirit, mind and body through

excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and service.

Features: • 17:1 student to teacher ratio • Located on 27 acres and remodeled in 2002 Clubs: National Honor Society, Student Government, Yearbook Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis Electives: Band, Journalism, Drama, Graphic Design, Guitar, Piano, Art Airport: Daytona Beach (DAB)

Rockford, IL Nestled on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is known as the Forest City and City of Gardens. With more than 7,000 acres of parkland and numerous museums and cultural attractions, there

are many ways to enjoy this idyllic Midwest town in any of its four seasons.

Keith Country Day School Embracing diversity of people, cultures

and ideas.

Features: • 12:1 student to teacher ratio • Smart Boards, laptops, Commons area,

music room, art studio

Clubs: Ambassadors, Amnesty International, A Capella, Ceramics, Energy Net, Honor Council, Model UN, Music Society, Ping Pong, Scholastics Team

Athletics: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf

Airport: Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

Battle Ground, WA Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the community of Battle Ground offers its residents and visitors inspiring scenery and landscapes. It’s an ideal place for those who

enjoy hiking, mountain biking, farmers markets and admiring its small town charm.

Columbia Adventist Academy

A Christian school focused on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of its students and educating the whole person.

Features: • Small classes offering more individualized attention • Student body feels and operates more like a big family • Interactive whiteboards systems in classrooms

Clubs: National Honors Society, Student Association, Girl’s Club, Boy’s Club, Knowledge Bowl, Yearbook, Band, Hand bells

Electives: Woodworking, Photography, Personal Finance, Accounting

Athletics: Volleyball, Basketball, Golf and Soccer

Airport: Portland (PDX)

Rockford Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Where students of varying backgrounds find academic challenge and live up to

their potential.

Features: • Enrollment ~600 • College planning nights and counseling

Clubs: Art, German, Ecology, Model UN, Spanish, Student Council, Math-Science Bowl, Madrigals (singing), Engineering

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Bowling, Golf, Wrestling, Bass Fishing

Airport: Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

Auburn, ME Located a half hour from Portland and two hours from Boston, Auburn is a charming small town in the Northeastern U.S. With plenty of festivals, dining, shopping, parks, kayaking, skiing and golf,

Auburn has much to offer an array of interests.

St. Dominic Academy High School

A college preparatory school founded in 1881 with award-winning math and debate teams.

Features: • 72 acre campus in a newer facility that opened in 2002 • Virtual High School offering select NCAA accredited online classes

Clubs: Academic Advocate, Art, Chess, Drama, Math, Mock Trial, Yearbook, Video Game, Ambassador, Key

Electives: Accounting, Spanish, French, Graphic Design, Advertising, Studio Art

Athletics: Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Cross-Country, Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Swimming, Cheer

Airport: Portland (PWM)

Portland, OR Situated on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers with Mount Hood towering over the city,

Portland is a thriving Pacific Northwest town known for its coffee shops, bridges, bicycle paths and abundant outdoors access, as well as its thriving art, theater and music scenes.

Portland Adventist Academy A private Adventist high school equipped with a comprehensive ESL

and international student mentoring program.

Features: • On-site video production and recording studios • Classrooms equipped with Smart Boards

Clubs: Drama, Rock Climbing, Therapy Clown, Honors

Electives: Probability and Statistics, Marine Biology, Digital Media Production, Visual Basic Programming, Web Page Design, Band, Choir, Guitar, String Orchestra

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Baseball, Golf, Dodgeball, Badminton, Skiing, Snowboarding

Airport: Portland (PDX)

Colorado Springs, CO Situated at the base of Pikes Peak at over 6,000 ft., Colorado Springs has no shortage of hiking trails, mountain views and parks to offer its residents. The Garden of the Gods located within the city is a

National Natural Landmark and features red rock formations.

The Colorado Springs School A college-prep school based on the belief that the closer the link between

learning and experience, the more meaningful the resulting knowledge will be.

Features: • 28 acre campus, science labs, student lounge, art building, athletic center,

performing arts center • iPad lab, Dell computer laptop lab, multimedia room

Clubs: Government, Ambassadors, Judicial Council, Model UN, Knowledge Bowl, Art, Literature, Ping Pong, International, Drama, Robotics Team

Electives: Bronze Casting, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Art, Jewelry, Metal Sculpture, Band, Choir, Painting, Printmaking, Woodworking, Theater, Costuming, Comedy, Music Theory, Glass Fusing

Athletics: Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Lacrosse, Basketball

Airport: Colorado Springs (COS)

Bethlehem, PA Named as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine, Bethlehem is filled with historical streets, marketplaces, parks, pools and skate plazas. Experience one of the 10 major

festivals or 150 mini-festivals that take place throughout the year.

Bethlehem Catholic High School Providing students an opportunity to develop socially, physically,

emotionally and intellectually while being appreciated and challenged.

Features: • 17:1 student to teacher ratio • Host close to 40 international students each year • Interactive whiteboards, media and performing arts centers, athletic

fields, state-of-the-art science and computer labs, television studio Clubs: Key, Debate, Chemistry Olympiad, Chess, Engineering, Mock Trial, Video, Technical Theater, Ecology, International, Photography Athletics: Cross Country, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Basketball, Wrestling

Airport: Lehigh Valley (ABE) or Newark (EWR, and shuttle to Bethlehem)

Ann Arbor, MI Voted #2 best college town in America, Ann Arbor is a family-oriented community & home to the University of Michigan. With over 200 parks, museums, galleries, music /theater performances

and festivals throughout the year, it was also rated #13 best places to live in 2015.

Skyline High School A public high school committed to building and sustaining a community

that promotes personal connections, inquiry, agile minds, and determination.

Features: • Enrollment: ~ 1500 • Each student assigned to 1 of 4 small personalized learning communities • Project based learning and magnet programs

Clubs: Student Action Senate, Film, Chess, Forensics, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Magazine, Anime, Astronomy, Fishing, Coding, Environmental

Athletics: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Softball, Track, Golf, Baseball, Figure skating, Crew, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Lacrosse, Water polo, Wrestling

Airport: Ann Arbor (ARB) or Detroit (DTW)

Easton, PA Home of the Crayola Factory, National Canal Museum, and Lafayette College, Easton is located an hour from New York City, Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains. Visitors enjoy exploring

the historic downtown, parks, and neighborhoods.

Notre Dame Catholic High School Committed to enriching the academic, cultural, social and athletic

development of each student.

Features: • Enrollment: ~ 500 • Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:17 • Staff dedicated to monitoring and assisting international students Clubs: Anime, Auto, Art, Business, Key, Mock Trial, Outdoor, Skiing & Snowboarding, Speech & Debate, Theater, Yearbook, Band, Choir, Newspaper, Student Council, National Honor Society, Greenhouse Athletics: Football, Swimming, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling, Cheer, Baseball Airport: Lehigh Valley (ABE) or Newark (EWR, must take shuttle to Easton)

Crystal Lake, IL Situated 45 miles northwest of Chicago, Crystal Lake’s motto is “A Good Place to Live.” The city’s namesake, 230-acre Crystal Lake, is a popular destination for boating, swimming, fishing and ice-

skating. Other attractions include a historic downtown bustling with shops and restaurants.

Faith Lutheran High School Striving to prepare students to pursue college entrance by providing a

challenging environment for students of all abilities.

Features: • Enrollment ~100 (grades 9-12) • Student to teacher ratio: 1:12 • Classrooms renovated in 2015 • Smartboards, iPads, projectors, and document cameras

Clubs: Drama, Newspaper, National Honor Society, Praise Band, Spanish, Student Government, Youth & Government, Yearbook, Band, Media Arts, Chorus, Anime, Robotics, Math

Athletics: Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Track and Field, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Bass Fishing, Bowling.

Airport: Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

Eugene, OR The second largest city in Oregon, and home of the flagship campus of the University of Oregon

and their famous football team, the Oregon Ducks, Eugene is a bustling university town with numerous museums, cafes, locally owned stores, parks, and trails for hiking, running and cycling.

Marist Catholic High School

A college preparatory academic program that effectively integrates intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical student development.

Features: • A spacious, modern facility on 30 acres of land • Average class size: 21 • Focus on technology and information; iPad provided to every student

Clubs: Environmental, Robotics, Speech & Debate, Outdoor Adventure, National Honor Society, Theater Club, Chess Club, International Club

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Baseball, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo, Petanque, Lacrosse, Shooting, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee

Airport: Eugene (EUG)

Millinocket, ME Located 5 hours north of Boston, and 1 hour north of the University of Maine, Millinocket is nicknamed “Maine’s Biggest Small Town”. Situated at the foot of Mount Katahdin, its natural beauty and safe environment make it a prime location to live and be educated.

Stearns High School Affording students an opportunity to be educated through small class

sizes and individual attention.

Features: • Enrollment ~283 • Student to teacher ratio: 1:11 • World-class science lab & award-winning performing arts auditorium • All students issued an Apple MacBook Air

Clubs: Math Team, National Honors Society, Drama Club, School Newspaper, Civil Rights Committee, Peer Mentors, Student Council, Outing Club, French Club Athletics: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Field Hockey, Softball, Tennis

Airport: Bangor Intl Airport (BGR)

York, PA Known as the “White Rose City,” York is a historic city founded in the 18th century. It is located

an hour and a half drive from Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and is home to the York College of Pennsylvania.

Christian School of York Offering a college preparatory academic program within a supportive

school environment.

Features: • Enrollment: 376 (grades k-12) • 1:15 teacher to student ratio • 11-acre campus equipped with science labs, business education

classroom, music room, gymnasium and arts facility

Clubs: Leadership, Choir, Theater, Government, Fine Arts, Student Senate, Worship Team

Athletics: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Softball, Track, Golf, Baseball

Airport: Harrisburg Intl. (MDT)

Appleton, WI A perfect mixture of old and new, Appleton has both beautiful historical buildings such as the

Houdini Museum and landmark Lawrence University as well as modern art figurines and statues scattered across the city. Each year top-notch parades and world class performances take place in

the city, which has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the USA.

St. Francis Xavier High School 2014 Catholic School of Excellence and one of the country’s top 50

Catholic High Schools since 2007.

Features: • 749 seat theater and fine arts center • Engineering, Business, Journalism, Creative Writing and Computer

Science courses offered • Array of art courses offered including painting, ceramics, choir,

concert band, jazz ensemble, acting, 2 and 3-D design, and jewelry

Clubs: Art, Bike, Broadcast, Chess, Mock Trial, Ping Pong, Spanish, Robotics, International, Math, Theater

Athletics: Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Baseball, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Hockey, Wrestling

Airport: Appleton (ATW)