MORAVIAN ACADEMY

IGNITE A LOVE OF LEARNING WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION?

IT BEGINS WITH A MISSION: MORAVIAN ACADEMY IS A CHURCH-RELATED SCHOOL WHOSE MORAVIAN

TRADITION AFFIRMS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE BEST REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF

LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING. WE SEEK TO PROMOTE THE CHILD’S FULL DEVELOPMENT IN MIND,

BODY, AND SPIRIT. SINCE 1742 THE SCHOOL HAS ENCOURAGED SOUND INNOVATIONS TO MEET

CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES WHILE RECOGNIZING THE PERMANENCE OF BASIC HUMAN VALUES.

PAGE ONE QUALITY AND CHALLENGE

From the first days of Lower School through 11th- and 12th-grade courses that match the level of university studies, Moravian Academy inspires achievement through high expectations. Together, our students and teachers embrace challenging material. They come to terms with complexity and ambiguity. They delve deeply. The goal is not only for students to master content and build skills—which they do—but also to grow as sophisticated thinkers and as lifelong learners.

“Our teachers motivate us to ask more of EXCEPTIONAL ourselves, to go beyond our expectations.” AND PASSIONATE — UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT “The level of commitment on the part of the FACULTY faculty is simply stunning.” — PARENT AND TRUSTEE

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE THREE “Comenius Projects offer a rare opportunity: to work in partnership with a faculty member on original research that reflects the student’s unique intellectual interests and to pursue that topic in real depth.” — UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBER

ADVANCED EXPLORATIONS

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE FIVE At every grade level, class sizes are small, and the impact is profound. PERSONAL Teachers know each student well. They tailor instruction to children’s individual strengths and needs. They shape interactive, project-based ATTENTION experiences impossible with larger groups.

“They know what each student needs. They’ll spot a puzzled face and immediately reach out.” — UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT

A student speaks about her Haaj to Mecca. A campus event features GLOBAL student-produced films in Chinese. A visiting university professor explores the complexities of Latin American politics. This is a school AWARENESS where students see themselves as members of a global community and prepare for life in a multicultural world.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE SEVEN AN ATMOSPHERE OF LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING “Everyone’s different, no one’s perfect, and we all try to be kind to each other.” — LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE NINE Moravian Academy is proud to offer Spanish Immersion, Suzuki BREADTH violin, Chinese, filmmaking, woodworking, and1 -to-1 iPad and laptop programs. But what’s truly remarkable is that all these OF opportunities and more are available to every student here. Each has the chance to become a Renaissance person: an artist and OPPORTUNITY scientist, an author and athlete, a star in many spheres.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE ELEVEN EXCEPTIONAL CAMPUS SETTINGS “With the combination of new and old buildings and the sweeping green spaces, the Merle-Smith Campus feels like a college—in fact, quite a beautiful college.” — UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBER

“I leave our building and see the weeping cherries by Central Moravian Church. I see our children at play amid three centuries of history.” — LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBER

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE THIRTEEN The quality of a Moravian Academy education can be seen in the POWERFUL institutions our students go on to attend and their success there. Again and again, our graduates tell us that they are more than OUTCOMES prepared to excel in college and beyond. They speak of the profound, positive impact of Moravian Academy, the power of their experience here in helping them shape successful, fulfilling lives.

“When you visit a classroom, it’s remarkable. In the ENERGY Lower School, you’ll see a group of five-year-olds focused serenely on their work. In the Middle and AND Upper Schools, you’ll hear older kids engaged in ENGAGEMENT fascinating dialogs. It’s very impressive.” — PARENT AND TRUSTEE “It’s an environment of high achievers—but not out of competition, out of genuine intellectual curiosity.” — UPPER SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHER

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE FIFTEEN LOWER SCHOOL The Lower School at Moravian Academy nurtures young students who are inquisitive and independent, capable and kind. Here, children develop a deep love of learning, and build the foundation of skills key to success for years to come.

A PROGRAM OF BREADTH AND RICHNESS / The Lower Broadcasting Company provides a unique opportunity to School presents students with a remarkable array of Lower Schoolers, who collaborate in managing all aspects learning opportunities. At the heart of the program is a of a daily morning news broadcast. strong grounding in the most essential skills; students Global Languages — All students receive instruction in become passionate and perceptive readers, well-practiced Spanish every day beginning in prekindergarten, with writers, and agile, enthusiastic mathematicians. It is a teacher who speaks virtually no English during the common for many to achieve well beyond their grade level. instructional period. In addition, many families take part Even more important, children learn to combine the joy in a program using Rosetta Stone, through which Lower PROJECT-BASED LEARNING / The school makes students scientists (including parents) who bring a wealth of of discovery with discipline and hard work, acquiring the School families are currently developing skills in more active participants in their educational experience through professional experiences and cultural traditions. skills of the capable student. than 30 languages, from Arabic to Mandarin. The Spanish hands-on collaborative projects of many kinds. In science, MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT / As impressive as the Lower Many special dimensions enrich the experience: Immersion Program, offering an even deeper language students build circuits, and in social studies they build experience, is described below. School’s academic program may be, it is only part of a Science — Daily lessons in the classroom combine with Indian villages. They make films illustrating their ideas, broader experience of learning and growth that seeks to weekly trips to the science lab. From “dissecting” a and they make connections between mathematics and SPANISH IMMERSION / Moravian Academy has launched nurture children’s development in mind, body, and spirit. A flashlight to studying the effects of dietary changes on lab community service as they operate their own bookstore, a groundbreaking program that brings our curriculum weekly chapel service provides a time for members of the animals, the focus is on active inquiry. raising funds for charitable causes. From year to year, the in world languages to a new level. Through the Spanish school community of all faiths to gather and reflect, while challenges change, but always the emphasis is on active Social Studies — Students pursue fascinating thematic Immersion Program, children experience classroom an active service program offers diverse options for putting exploration. units, exploring the culture and histories of communities instruction in all major subject areas in the Spanish our energies to work for others. Just as important are the from the local to the global, stamping their simulated language, beginning in kindergarten. In effect, they are CONNECTIONS BEYOND CAMPUS / The adventure of Lower countless teachable moments we seize everyday, chances passports each time they visit a new nation in their studies. transported during the school day to the Spanish-speaking School learning extends beyond the boundaries of the to promote kindness and understanding, to embrace the world, where they become full and fluent citizens. Music — Starting in prekindergarten, all students take classroom. Field trips dot the calendar throughout the goal of becoming not only more accomplished scholars, part in an exceptionally strong music program. The The program offers an exceptional opportunity to achieve year as children set off to explore art in the museums but also better people. option of Suzuki violin and cello instruction begins in high-level proficiency in a second language. In addition, of Philadelphia, the autumn bounty of a pumpkin patch, AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AND EXTENDED CARE / kindergarten, and a majority of students take part. research shows that this learning approach offers other or aquatic life in Green Pond on Moravian’s Merle- An extended-day program provides early morning Children may also join the handbell choir, a cherished advantages, from enhanced English language skills to Smith (Upper School) Campus. Starting in third grade, supervision from 7:30-8:00 and after-school activities Moravian Academy tradition. greater creativity in problem solving. children also take part in an overnight trip each year, with from 3:00-6:00. Pre-K families may choose a half-day destinations that have included a Pocono environmental Technology — Students and teachers employ iPads, Being phased in grade by grade across the Lower School, option with morning instruction only, or a full day, which center, Greenkill Outdoor Education Center in New laptops, and classroom SMARTBoards to enhance learning the Spanish Immersion Program has the capacity to adds afternoon enrichment activities, including creative York State, and Gettysburg, where they tour the Historic in a multitude of ways, from accessing online mathematics accommodate roughly one-third of each entering class. movement, language experiences, outdoor activities, battlefields and recite the Gettysburg Address on the site experiences to producing original iMovies documenting dramatic play, curriculum extensions, and relaxation/rest of the original recitation. their research. Headquartered in its own professionally time. In later grades, students may choose from a variety In addition, many visitors come to share their perspectives equipped television studio, the Moravian Academy of after-school electives, such as the arts, cooking, dance, with our students: authors and artists, musicians and sports, and drama.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE SEVENTEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL The Middle School experience at Moravian Academy is profoundly empowering. Through a program combining ample challenge with strong support, we guide students in becoming confident learners and promising young leaders.

AN ESSENTIAL TRANSITION / The Middle School recognizes of the Renaissance in Europe to the study of the atomic the importance of a strong partnership among teacher, structure of matter. student, and parent. As students enter the middle school Evidence of the excellence of the program is abundant: in sixth grade, the adults in this three-way collaboration • In math, a challenging curriculum leads a majority of naturally lead the way. By eighth grade, the student, students to complete Algebra I in eighth grade, while a more independent and self-directed, should be ready to number advance to Algebra II or even Geometry. step forward. In the key years of growth in between, our educators focus on making this transition successful. • Every student takes French, Chinese, or Spanish for all FIELD TRIPS / Overnight trips in each grade combine A STRONG COMMUNITY / As Middle Schoolers move into We guide students in taking on greater individual three years of Middle School. In addition, each student opportunities for personal growth, class bonding, and their adolescent years, exploring their individual identities responsibility. We help them build the organizational and studies Latin, an experience of great value in expanding experiential learning. Highlights have included studying and also a web of new social connections, they have the study skills needed to meet an increasing level of academic understanding of English grammar and vocabulary. stream and forest ecology in the Poconos and rocketry on advantage of doing so as members of a close, supportive challenge. And, most important, we work carefully to • In recent years, more than half of all the students in the Wallops Island, Virginia, where classes launch rockets of community. The school fosters an ethos of trust, kindness, provide each with the level of structure and support he or Middle School have qualified for the programs of the their own design and also visit a local NASA facility. and understanding, one that visitors quickly perceive. she needs at each point in time, recognizing that students Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Students benefit from a well-structured advising program, follow different pathways to maturity. THE ARTS / All Middle Schoolers take visual art and • Students have also achieved success in a range of music classes for one trimester each year, and after- which pairs each with an adult attuned to his or her ACADEMIC CHALLENGE / Both rigorous and rich, the Middle academic competitions, from The Express-Times Scripps school lessons are available in all orchestral instruments. individual academic and personal development. In Chapel, School program builds thoughtfully on the foundation of National Spelling Bee to MATHCOUNTS, Science Many students take part in the Middle School’s excellent students continue to explore many faith traditions and Lower School, and prepares directly for the demands of the Olympiad, Geo Bee, and First Lego League. ensembles, which include Chorus, Handbell Choir, Concert essential values. Through community service, they gain Upper School. Students develop the skills and discipline practice in thinking about others’ needs and acting on their TECHNOLOGY / Part of the school’s comprehensive Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chapel Musicians, to manage a growing workload and to plan and carry out behalf. And, through an intentional focus on leadership commitment to the effective use of technology, the 1-to-1 all of which practice during the school day. Other longer-term projects. development, many students experience the challenges iPad program pairs each student with this versatile and performance opportunities range from the Improv Troupe and rewards of at least one leadership role during the They also build impressive intellectual skills, learning to powerful device, which can provide access to e-textbooks, to the annual drama production. Middle School years. identify key ideas in a text or argument, to draw subtle run productivity and educational software, and put ATHLETICS / The Middle School offers an array of inferences, to marshal evidence in support of their views. multimedia content from around the world instantly within interscholastic sports, and all students are encouraged to At each stage, the goal is to become adept in more abstract reach. In a different application of technology, the Middle participate in at least one sport each year. Many do more. and sophisticated thinking. School Broadcasting Group plans and produces news and Sports currently offered include basketball, cross-country, As in Lower School, the program engages students other TV programming for the school community, involving field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and softball. through hands-on collaborative projects and active students at each grade level in front of the camera and exploration, from delving into Pennsylvania history at the behind the scenes. Lackawanna Coal Mine, to experiencing Shakespeare beneath the autumn leaves outside, and from the study

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE NINETEEN UPPER SCHOOL The Upper School provides unsurpassed opportunities to explore and excel in the classroom and beyond. Students not only prepare for admission to highly selective colleges and universities, but they also achieve success once they have enrolled.

RIGOR AND DEPTH / At the heart of the Upper School ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE / The Upper School supports all experience is a superb academic program. Typical classes its students in attaining a high level of achievement and exceed the level of challenge found in honors courses at provides opportunities that will challenge the very best. In many schools, while our AP offerings, honors options, a typical graduating class, 85–90 percent of students have and research opportunities provide the chance to advance taken at least one AP course, scoring 3 or better on the even further. The focus, however, is not on acceleration exam. Over the past five years, an average of20 percent of or competition, but on meaningful understanding and on students in each graduating class have earned distinction building higher-level thinking skills. through the National Merit Scholarship competition as two-month immersions in local culture. In addition, many COLLEGE PREPARATION / Moravian Academy graduates finalists, semifinalists, or commended students. Curricular offerings range from foundation courses in internationally themed celebrations highlight the calendar, consistently gain admission to many of the most selective each area of study to distinctive electives such as Poetry: Students can pursue a variety of special academic from “throwing the colors” for the Hindu festival of Holi to colleges and universities in the nation. Just as important, Immersion and Expression, Micro- and Macroeconomics, opportunities: celebrating the Chinese New Year. our college counseling program helps them identify China, Ethics, Linear Algebra, and Anatomy and • The High School Scholars Program—allows academically institutions that represent an excellent fit given their THE ARTS / The fine and performing arts stand out as Physiology, to cite just a sampling. accelerated seniors to take a course for college credit at individual talents and goals. Our college counselors provide a distinguishing strength at Moravian Academy. Upper The Upper School experience is a highly personal one. one of five area colleges and universities with full funding extensive personal support throughout the college search Schoolers choose from some two dozen arts courses Students meet in small classes. (In upper-level courses, from a merit scholarship. and application process. In addition, a formal program of that span studio art, music, and theater and that offer the sections of just five or six are not uncommon.) They weekly seminars beginning in the freshman year makes the • Comenius Projects—independent honors experiences opportunity to pursue individual interests to an advanced typically work with the same faculty advisor over their four process of self-discovery and long-term college planning through which select juniors and seniors work with a level. Students can also choose to join multiple vocal years here. And, with guidance from the Academic Dean, part of students’ experience from the start. faculty advisor to design and carry out in-depth research groups and instrumental ensembles, take to the stage in they shape an individualized plan of study, combining projects based on the students’ interests. They present the annual drama, musical, and Coffeehouse variety show THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY / Upper Schoolers are welcomed academic and cocurricular choices into a program that their projects/research to the community. (a grand-scale Upper School tradition), or join the many into a close and supportive community that many describe uniquely reflects their individual interests and goals. • Moravian Academy Research Scholars—a summer Moravian Academy musicians who have earned honors at as a family. Weekly Chapel programs embrace all faiths Whether editing digital films or analyzing experimental program with the Department of Biological Sciences regional and state music festivals. and provide a chance for sharing personal, spiritual, and data, students and faculty employ technology as an integral at Lehigh University allowing students to pursue cultural perspectives. In addition, students take part in ATHLETICS / Moravian Academy provides its student tool in learning. The Upper School’s 1-to-1 laptop program original research projects in areas such as behavioral an active program of community service, with activities athletes with excellent facilities, superb coaching, and a exemplifies this commitment. neuroscience and learning and memory. ranging from work here in Bethlehem at the Boys and Girls broad range of opportunities for participation, welcoming Upper Schoolers have many horizons to explore and many Club to a weeklong senior post-term project for Habitat GLOBAL DIMENSIONS / Students experience life at both seasoned competitors and those seeking to build new chances to develop new talents in class and through an for Humanity in other cities. The Romero Center Urban Moravian Academy not only as members of the school skills. The athletic program focuses not only on fielding array of cocurricular opportunities. As members of a close Challenge offers students an exceptional opportunity to community, but also as part of a global community. highly competitive squads, but also on the team experience, community, they grow in self-awareness, confidence, experience cultural immersion and service with community World languages include French, Chinese, and Spanish, ethical sportsmanship, and sound conditioning. In a typical independence, and leadership. members in Camden, NJ. all offered through the advanced placement level. year, 80 percent of Upper School students play at least one Having experienced strong bonds of community through Exchanges in France and Guatemala provide one- to sport, and many play more than one. their years here, students graduate with lifelong friends and strong feelings of pride and loyalty.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE TWENTY-ONE AN EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

At Moravian Academy, we have created an educational program that will prepare our MEETING COMPLEX, GROWING IN CHARACTER VENTURING BEYOND OPEN-ENDED CHALLENGES AND LEADERSHIP CLASSROOM WALLS students to thrive in a changing world. The Signature Programs highlighted here represent The most important challenges in work We strive to link ideas from the some the most distinctive ways in which we nurture the strengths we see as essential. and in life have nothing to do with fill- classroom with the wider world, setting in-the-blanks. The Moravian Academy out on voyages of discovery and inviting experience is about meeting these inspiring guests to campus. As a result, challenges. Students engage in project- our students see the relevance of based learning, working independently the lessons we learn—lessons made DEVELOPING CULTURAL COMMUNICATING and collaboratively to understand memorable by their connections to life. INSIGHT AND A GLOBAL SKILLFULLY IN VARIED MEDIA complex problems and shape solutions. PERSPECTIVE Lower School Field Trips—From The power to express ideas clearly Gettysburg to the Broad Street Fire and persuasively ranks among the Station, and from a local tree farm most valuable of skills. At Moravian to a Bach at Noon performance, with Academy, we build ability in writing overnight trips each year starting in and public speaking as well as third grade. facility with iMovies and PowerPoints, UNLOCKING POWERS multimedia websites, and live TV Rocketry on Wallops Island—An applied OF IMAGINATION AND learning experience in which Middle broadcasts—developing a complete SELF-EXPRESSION portfolio of communications tools. School students launch rockets and visit In the Innovation Economy, creativity a NASA flight facility. Comenius Projects—In-depth is not only a wonderful gift to be Outdoor Education—An Upper School Tomorrow’s graduates will make their independent research projects, from cherished, but also an employable program offering hiking, backpacking, way in an increasingly interconnected Navajo history to the art of fluid At Moravian Academy, we guide young asset. In many ways, our curriculum and whitewater paddling through day world—truly a global community and immerses students in the experiences dynamics. people through a process of growth, embracing shared ideals and striving trips and overnight adventures. economy. They will leave Moravian of creation and appreciation, Moravian Academy Research Scholars— every day to put these ideals into action. Academy well prepared to do so, recognizing that each has valuable A program with Lehigh University equipped with fluency in world abilities to nurture. allowing students to pursue original Chapel—An opportunity for students and languages and empowered through Suzuki Strings—Violin and cello research in biological sciences. faculty in each division to learn about a encounters with many cultures. variety of beliefs and faith traditions. instruction beginning in kindergarten. Interscholastic Competitions—From the World Languages—Excellence in Theater Program—From Lower School Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Community Service—A school-wide language instruction, beginning with Focus on Writing—Taught as a process plays, to a Middle School improv and Lego League robotics challenges to commitment, with activities beginning in Spanish in pre-kindergarten and at every grade level, with extensive group, to Upper School main stage Model UN. the earliest grades. continuing through the advanced practice and individual feedback. productions. Romero Center Urban Challenge— placement level in Chinese, French, Sustainability—An exceptional, school- Moravian Academy Broadcasting A weekend service-learning experience and Spanish. Handbell Choirs—Lower, Middle, wide commitment to understanding and Company and Middle School and Upper School groups practicing implementing best practices. in an underprivileged Camden, NJ, Spanish Immersion—A Lower School Broadcasting Group—Lower and Middle community. this uniquely beautiful and Technology—State-of-the-art tools program offering the opportunity to School TV news services, teaching collaborative form. applied to every task and integrated into ALUP—An initiative to foster an develop early fluency, with instruction communications skills and teamwork learning, with signature 1-to-1 iPad and Atmosphere of Love and Understanding entirely in Spanish. on camera and behind the scenes. Woodworking Studio—The chance to develop skills to a high level working laptop programs. across our campuses, bringing this Global Exchanges—Upper School Video Production Program—Teaching with a nationally recognized artist. essential phrase from our mission programs offering one- to two- Upper Schoolers the tools of film, video, statement to life. month experiences through partner and digital media. Coffeehouse—Our annual variety show institutions in France and Guatemala. featuring more than 100 performers. Film Festival—A weeklong showcase Cultural Events—Introducing the featuring dozens of works from all school community to food, music, grade levels. and traditions from cultures around the world.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY PAGE TWENTY-THREE FAST FACTS

IDENTITY THE ARTS An independent school for boys and girls in grades pre-K Strong programs in music, visual art, and theater are part through 12, founded by members of the Moravian faith and of each student’s Moravian Academy experience in the welcoming families of all faiths. Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

HISTORY ATHLETICS Founded in 1742, the ninth-oldest independent school in Middle School Sports the country. After-school interscholastic sports, starting in sixth grade: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, ENROLLMENT and softball. Approximately 750 students, from across the Lehigh Valley and neighboring regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Upper School Sports Girls: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track, tennis, Developing the essential capacities of a 21st-century and volleyball. education and focusing on the ambitious pursuit of Boys: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, complex thinking. lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling.

PERSONAL ATTENTION Outdoor Education Program: offering hiking, camping, At every grade level, small class settings provide students canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. direct contact with inspiring teachers who know them by name, talent, interest, and need. COLLEGE MATRICULATION Moravian Academy offers extensive personal support at CAMPUSES every stage of the college search and application process, The Church Street Campus (Lower and Middle Schools), and our graduates enroll at a range of excellent post- located in historic central Bethlehem, and the Merle-Smith secondary institutions, including many of the nation’s most Campus (Upper School), located on 120 acres on Green competitive. The current matriculation list can be found in Pond Road, east of central Bethlehem. the Upper School Profile at www.moravianacademy.org.

TECHNOLOGY The school is a leader in enriching the learning experience through technology, starting in the earliest grades and continuing with 1-to-1 iPad and laptop programs in the Middle and Upper Schools.

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