The goal of The Saturday Course at Milton Academy is to provide a rich learning environment for children with strong academic skills. Independently motivated students can learn compelling material in a fun and exciting environment.
The Students
The Saturday Course is designed for students in grades 4, 5 and 6 from surrounding communities. Returning seventh and eighth graders will have a special session each year. Participating school systems select students who can then register with the Saturday Course. Fourth grade students will be able to attend one of the six-week sessions. Fifth and sixth grade students are invited to return for a six-week session each year. A limited number of applicants will be accepted into each session.
Students from other communities may apply for a waiting list position.
The Courses
Students select courses from a list of offerings mailed to them prior to the session. Taught by dynamic, experienced teachers, areas of study include: Math, Creative Writing, Literature, Sciences, Social Sciences, Photography, Computer Technology, Art, Drama and Wood Working. The small student to teacher ratio encourages opportunities for hands-on activities, lab experiments, small group discussion, and individual projects.
Skills used for effective questioning and problem solving are emphasized throughout the program. Independent study at home reinforces specific course objectives.
The Staff
The Saturday Course recruits experienced teachers with specialties in the areas of science, computer, mathematics, literature, performing and visual arts and social sciences. The enthusiasm of these teachers who design and share curriculum from their special interest areas is refreshing; their commitment to make this a unique learning environment for these talented students is extraordinary.
Read about these teachers.
The Testimonials
Read testimonials from parents and students.
2012–2013 Program Dates
SESSION 1
Grades 6, 7 & 8
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13
SESSION 2
Grades 5 & 6
October 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8
(No class November 24-Thanksgiving)
(Make–up snow day Saturday, December 15)
SESSION 3
Grade 4
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9
(Make-up snow day-February 16)
SESSION 4
Grades 5 & 6
February 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
(Make-up snow day-April 6)
SESSION 5
Grade 4
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
The Schedule
GRADE 4 SCHEDULE
8:45 - 9:00 Arrival
9:00 - 9:15 Group Meeting
9:15 - 10:30 First Course
10:30 - 11:00 Break/Snack
11:00 - 12:15 Second Course
*12:15 - 12:45 Group Sharing
*Parents invited
GRADE 5–8 SCHEDULE
8:45 - 9:00 Arrival
9:00 - 9:15 Group Meeting
9:15 - 10:40 First Course
10:40 - 11:05 Break/Snack
11:05-12:30 Second Class
*No sharing until week 6
*Parent visits week 4 and 5
Tuition
6-week Session: $249
Non-refundable registration fee: $40
Flexible payment schedules and partial scholarships available
Contact
The Saturday Course
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
Telephone: (617) 898-2275
Fax: (617) 898-1707
Email: saturday@milton.edu
