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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)