36 THE COURIER SUN • JUNE 9, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com ST. FRANCIS PREP PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES YEAR-ROUND In speaking to St. Francis Prep’s Principal, Patrick McLaughlin, it is easy to see his passion for education, and sharing all that Prep has to offer with not only its own students, but students who aren’t even yet of high school age as well as their families. McLaughlin’s life has been rooted in Prep since he himself was a teenager. He attended Prep when it was on North 6th Street in Brooklyn, student taught at Prep during his college years (at St. Francis College), joined its faculty, serving in the Physical Education Department, and ultimately becoming Assistant Principal. He is currently in his third year as Principal. This summer, Prep will again, be offering its Summer Academy Program. “The mission is to provide enrichment for younger students to experience high school courses taught by high school teachers. It’s a student-centered environment where they experience success and gain interest in all of our electives,” says McLaughlin. The program was started a number of years ago with offerings in only English and Mathematics. Campers asked for more time and more diversity in offerings, especially in the area of Science. Today, the Science Research Academy is probably the largest component. Parents are highly pleased, given Prep’s Summer Academy exposes students to a college preparatory style of lab experience and instruction. It is the aim of the program to provide students with hands-on activities throughout the week. Given Prep unvieled their new, state-of-the-art labs last fall, this summer again promises to be spectacular. Students will be exposed to new facilities, new equipment, and new technology. When originally launched, the Prep’s Summer Academy started with only 30 students, but has grown five-fold to 150. All the courses are taught by Prep teachers, who are assisted by Prep students and alumni. The Academy is open to students aged 10-14. There are also Winter and Spring Academies, which offer a snapshot of both the Summer Academy and daily life at Prep. McLaughlin was quick to emphasize that from their first minute, Academy students should be focused on learning something new, have fun, and enjoy the process of learning. Academy students are not the only ones who benefit from the Academy. Prep students who serve as counselors experience a great deal as well. Emily Grasso, a 2013 graduate of Prep volunteered in the summer between graduating Prep and starting college, helping Music Technology and Art classes. After her freshman year of college, she changed her major to Early Childhood Education, having been inspired by her experiences. For Prep students, the Academy gives high-schoolers the chance to give back, and hone their leadership skills. Many students who attended the Academy are now not only Prep students, but are volunteeting to be counselors. For McLaughlin, this is a “nice cycle,” that clearly demonstrates the essential need for high schools to partner with the elementary schools and provide enrichment experiences. In addition to the Academy programs, there are also a number of sports related camps: • June 27th-July 1st Baseball, Girls Terrier Basketball, Cheerleading • July 5th-July 8th Terrier Football, Dance, Softball • July 11th-July 15th Boys Terrier Basketball, Volleyball • July 25th-July 29th occer, Volleyball, Science Research, Video Game Design, Music Technology and Production, Computer and Fine Arts, Musical Theater, SFP-TV Production, and Word Craft/Math Quest St. Francis Prep ensures small and supportive classes, academic success, emotional growth, and individualized instruction. St. Francis Prep Principal, Patrick McLaughlin For additional Information, please contact: Mr. Patrick McLaughlin, Principal St. Francis Preparatory School (718) 423-8810 [email protected] Or refer to http://sfponline.org/sfpsummeracademy.asp St. Edmund Preparatory High School The Administration, Faculty and Staff of St. Edmund Prep congratulate the Class of 2016 on their many accomplishments, honors, and scholarships. Ryan Harkin Valedictorian attending Villanova University Thomas V. Finnelli Salutatorian attending Stony Brook University 2474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 www.stedmundprep.org 718-743-6100 An International Baccalaureate World School Members of the Class of 2016 have been accepted to the following Colleges and Universities Arizona State University Baruch College Bucknell University University of California The Catholic University of America University of Connecticut CUNY - Macaulay Honors College Emerson College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fordham University The George Washington University Hampton University University of Hartford Hofstra University Iona College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Johnson & Wales University Le Moyne College Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College University of Maryland Marymount Manhattan College University of Miami Niagara University New York University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pratt Institute Providence College Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University The University of Scranton Seton Hall University Siena College St. Bonaventure University St. Francis College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University Syracuse University Temple University University of Vermont Villanova University
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