The Rising Scholars Program is designed to supplement the curricular offerings of middle schools. We want our students to develop skills and self-confidence and to be better prepared for further academic study. We believe in small classes and as much individualized attention as possible. Our purpose is to nurture intellectual growth in a supportive setting. Each Rising Scholars Program student takes two half-morning major courses or one full-morning major course, plus a minor course and sports in the afternoon. Half-morning major courses meet for one hour and 15 minutes, full-morning courses for three hours, Monday through Saturday. For each major course, the student is responsible for at least one hour of out-of-class preparation per day. Minor courses and sports are scheduled four afternoons each week. Each student spends a short period of time for a few days of the summer participating in the work program, performing chores that benefit the community. Each evening except Saturday, a supervised study period is conducted in the dorms. Students prepare for their courses in their rooms or receive special help in the dorm study areas. Specific efforts are made to maintain a quiet atmosphere and to help students develop good study habits.

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