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Director of College Advising Interim Head of School Derek Gueldenzoph – [email protected] Pamela Clarke – [email protected] Assistant Head of School College Advisors David Weidman – [email protected] Jennifer Blue – [email protected] Academic Dean John Kluge – [email protected] Tom Kardel – [email protected] Kay McCabe – [email protected] Dean of the Faculty Mike Olson – [email protected] Julie Haskell – [email protected] Raymond Webb – [email protected] Accreditation Whit Willocks – [email protected] Office Manager New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges P.O. Box 188 Meriden, New Hampshire 03770 CEEB Code: 300400 Heather Vogel – [email protected] Website: www.kua.org College Advising Phone: 603-469-2170 PROFILE 2018-2019 THE ACADEMY THE FACULTY Kimball Union Academy was founded in 1813 and is an v 53 teachers, 66% of whom hold advanced degrees independent, co-educational, secondary boarding school. Our v 6:1 Student to teacher ratio gorgeous 1300 acre rural campus is located in the heart of the v Average class size is 11 Upper Valley Region that is anchored by Dartmouth College. THE STUDENT BODY Kimball Union has a Cum Laude Society chapter, which was v 335 students, 190 boys and 145 girls founded in 1944. Kimball Union is accredited by the New v 253 boarding students (76%) England Association of Schools and Colleges and has the v 94 seniors, including 10 postgraduates distinction of being the fifteenth oldest boarding school in the v Students from 24 states (plus D.C.) and 22 countries country. v 35% receive need-based financial aid MISSION AND VALUES v $32,024 average grant Guided by our mission of “inspiring academic mastery, v 100% of graduates attend 4-year colleges/universities creativity, responsibility, and leadership,” Kimball Union prepares students to be successful in a rapidly changing world. COURSE LOAD v Three academic trimesters: Fall, Winter, Spring Our students strive for academic excellence and graduate from v Students take five academic courses each term; most Kimball Union having had life-enhancing experiences of classes are year-long, although some are one- or two- intellectual growth, leadership, and self-discovery. Led by a trimester electives devoted and accomplished faculty, Kimball Union students are v Students may take a sixth academic core with permission equipped with the academic and social skills needed to serve a from the Academic Dean lifetime of extraordinary achievement and contribution. The v Admission to Honors and AP courses is selective and diverse perspectives of all our students are broadened through requires the approval of the Academic Department Chair individual engagement in the arts, athletics, and residential life on campus and across the globe. Kimball Union is known for v The average student graduates with two AP courses building character through community engagement and a vast and innovative curriculum. MARKING SYSTEM The Academy uses an unweighted four-point system. All graded OUR HONOR CODE courses are included in the GPA. Only courses taken at KUA are As a member of the Kimball Union community, I promise to computed in the GPA. GPA for each year is determined at the end uphold a code of honor, to expect and to encourage the same of of that year. At the close of the first trimester of senior year, GPA others, and to do so in all situations and in all places. This code is figured for that trimester alone. of honor includes being honest in all matters, behaving with integrity, and demonstrating respect for myself and others. A = 93-100 = 4.00 A- = 90-92 = 3.67 B+ = 87-89 = 3.33 B = 83-86 = 3.00 B- = 80-82 = 2.67 C+ = 77-79 = 2.33 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS C = 73-76 = 2.00 C- = 70-72 = 1.67 D+ = 67-69 = 1.33 The Academy requires nineteen credits of academic work for D = 63-66 = 1.00 D- = 60-62 = 0.67 graduation. They must include the following: F = 0-59 = 0.00 English (4 credits) History (3 credits) Honor Roll is a minimum GPA of 3.00, no grade below B-. Mathematics (3 credits) Science (3 credits) High Honor Roll is a minimum GPA of 3.5, no grade below B. Languages (3 credits) Arts (1 credit) Given the size of our senior class, small differences in GPA often Students are required to participate in three afternoon activities represent significant differences in rank. Therefore, Kimball per year, two of which must be team-oriented activities requiring Union Academy does not rank students. group participation and the realization of a common goal. ADVANCED COURSES OFFERED ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCES Global Issues Since the Fall of the Wall (H) Algebra II (H) Anatomy & Physiology (H) Global Literature (H) AP Calculus AB Biology (H) Humanities (H) AP Calculus BC AP Biology AP Language & Composition AP Computer Science A Biomedical Engineering (H) AP Literature & Composition Geometry (H) Chemistry (H) Literature of the American Dream (H) Multivariable Calculus AP Chemistry The Anti-Hero in Literature (H) Precalculus AB (H) AP Environmental Science Precalculus BC (H) Physics (H) WORLD LANGUAGES AP Statistics AP Physics II French III (H) Science Research and Engineering Design French IV (H) HISTORY French V AP Art History ARTS AP French AP Economics Advanced Ceramics AP Latin European History (H) Adv. Dance: Tech & Composition Spanish III (H) AP European History Advanced Studio Art Spanish IV (H) Global Issues Since the Fall of the Wall (H) Advanced Theatre Spanish V Humanities (H) AP Art History AP Spanish US History (H) AP Music Theory AP US History AP Studio Art AP World History SIGNATURE PROGRAMS Global Scholar The Cullman Scholarship --Two-year certificate-based program for juniors and seniors --One of the highest, most competitive honors at Kimball Union, --Increased interdisciplinary coursework on global themes and --Awarded to approximately 6% of juniors and less than 1% of 6-times a year evening Seminar sophomores --28 days of overseas study and/or travel --Supports summer enrichment to develop leadership skills, --Community service global and environmental awareness, and take advantage of --Senior Capstone unique educational opportunities Arts Scholar Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL) --Two-year certificate-based program for juniors and seniors --A consortium of 8 schools all over the world committed to --In-depth study of one discipline or a broad exposure to the arts cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, and citizenship and 6-times a year evening Seminar --Student exchange between schools from several weeks to an --Significant off-campus work in a field of the arts entire academic year --Community service --Annual GAIL convention for selected students to support --Senior Capstone leadership and collaboration skills STEM Scholar K-Term --Two-year certificate-based program for juniors and seniors --A week-long experiential, project-based period --Increased interdisciplinary coursework in STEM and 6-times a --9th grade students participate in placed-based projects near year evening Seminar campus --Significant scientific research and/or off-campus internship --10th grade students travel to Washington, DC to complete one --Community service of two projects --Senior Capstone --11th and 12th grade students select small faculty-led projects on or off campus The Senior Capstone Program --Available to seniors to pursue in-depth independent study Writing Across the Curriculum project --A student portfolio of writing samples selected from at least --2000/4000 word required research paper, depending on the three different academic departments nature of the project --Includes a student self-reflection --Mentored by a faculty member on-campus as well as an expert --All juniors must pass the Junior Writing Portfolio, with the in the field possibility for Honors recognition KUA GRADUATES CAN… COMMUNICATION …select the appropriate medium for self-expression. …compose persuasive, analytical, descriptive, personal, and creative pieces. …express themselves compassionately and truthfully. …curate a digital presence. COLLABORATION …listen to the ideas of others. …contribute wholeheartedly to a group endeavor. …work together to realize the group’s potential. …give and receive honest and thoughtful feedback. Average SAT GLOBAL AWARENESS 800 …understand and communicate in a second language. 700 …expand their world view. 620 610 600 530 520 …explain global events from multiple perspectives. 500 …live productively and respectfully in a diverse community. 400 …steward the environment. 300 200 PROBLEM SOLVING SAT EBRW SAT Math …identify and address a challenge. KUA National …tolerate ambiguity and persist through discomfort. …seek resources and develop a plan. …implement a solution and evaluate results. Average ACT CREATIVITY 36 …imagine, explore, and innovate. 32 26 …engage in the iterative process of creation. 28 …make art. 24 21 20 16 CRITICAL THINKING 12 …ask relevant questions. 8 …research effectively. 4 0 …analyze for patterns and anomalies. KUA National …evaluate for bias, relevance, and reliability. …verify and defend conclusions. AP Exams Year Students Exams % 3 or Higher HEALTH & WELLNESS 2015 - 2016 116 234 74% …choose healthy practices. …maintain physical, emotional, social, and spiritual balance. 2016 - 2017 116 231 71% …navigate social influences. 2017 - 2018 89 167 75% …build only positive relationships. …advocate for self and others. Class of 2019 Cumulative GPA Distribution LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY BUILDING (through end of junior year) …engage with and contribute to their community. …identify a need and articulate a vision. GPA Range Number of Students …motivate and organize a group to effect change. 4.00 2 3.67 – 3.99 29 3.34 – 3.66 24 PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 3.00 – 3.33 15 …demonstrate empathy. 2.67 – 2.99 12 …think and act independently. 2.34 – 2.66 3 …accurately and compassionately self-assess. 2.00 – 2.33 1 …accept ownership for their actions. Below 2.00 0 …summon courage. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION – CLASSES OF 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 During the past four years, 396 graduates matriculated to the following colleges and universities, while 13 students chose a different path: postgraduate year, junior hockey, work, international travel/study, military, or other alternatives before beginning postsecondary education.