Headmaster Jonathan Brougham Upper School Head Ryan Hews

Class of 2012 Profile

Nancy Icenhower Beth Ann Burkmar Radha Mishra Kim Esposito Director Associate Director Associate Director Administrative Assistant nicenhower@hunschool.org baburkmar@hunschool.org rmishra@hunschool.org kesposito@hunschool.org (609) 921 – 7600, ext. 2288 (609) 921 – 7600, ext. 2273 (609) 921 – 7600, ext. 2138 (609) 921 – 7600, ext. 2139

176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton New Jersey 08540 www.hunschool.org

Honors and Awards National Merit Program and Advanced Placement Class of 2011 Commended 5, Semifinalists 2, Finalists 2 National Achievement Program 1 AP Scholars 29 With Honors 5 With Distinction 8 National AP Scholar 1

Class of 2012 Commended Students 11, Semifinalists 2, Finalists t.b.a.

Thiel Grant, 2011 Two students from the Class of 2011 were awarded the Prestigious Thiel Fellowship. The 20 Under 20 Program awards twenty young innovators, each, a $100,000 grant to fund a revolutionary technology idea. John Marbach and David Merfield are two of the youngest recipients of the Thiel Fellowship, launched this September by PayPal founder Peter Thiel.

Cum Laude High Honors Average of 93 or above with no grade below 85 Honors

Average of 87 to 92, with no grade below 80

By the Numbers 1914 Founded 610 Students enrolled 212 Students in a theatrical production in 2010 149 Resident students 139 Available courses 129 Students in the Class of 2011 95, 32, 21 Student government, peer leaders, resident proctors 83, 40, 43 Teaching faculty, female, male 58 Percentage of faculty who hold advanced degrees 54, 15, 46 Clubs, interscholastic sports, teams 34 Percentage of students of color 34, 20 Presidential Scholars, Cum Laude Society members in the Class of 2011 32 Percentage students receiving financial aid 28, 17, 11 Students in the Class of 2011 playing collegiate athletics, Division I, Division III 21, 15 Student home countries, states 16, 12 Books read, papers written by an AP English student per year 15 Average class size 13 Advanced Placement classes 12 Interdisciplinary classes offered

Disclosure: In accordance with the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Statement of Principles of Good Practice, The Hun School reports breaches of academic integrity which compromise the integrity of the school, as well as incidents that present clear and imminent danger to the student or others. Our students are expected to truthfully disclose disciplinary incidents as requested on college applications, including the Common Application.

Student Leadership

Student Leadership – The Hun School Student Government is guided by a student-drafted Constitution, outlining executive, legislative, and judicial branches of student leadership. Approximately ninety elected student officials from both the Middle and Upper Schools work closely together each year, to give an organized voice to the student body regarding School policy and governance.

Student elected officials represent student interests and compose bills that are brought to the executive branch leaders for consideration and defense, and then ultimately the administration. Additionally, members of Student Government sit on the Honor Council and the Disciplinary Council. The process is highly educational and outcome has a real effect on the lives of Hun School students.

Proctor Program - Proctors are student leaders within the Resident Life community. An integral part of dormitory life, proctors provide resident students with support as they transition to life at away from home, encouraging their peers to find balance between the demands of academics and the camaraderie of dormitory life.

Proctors meet regularly with the adults in the resident community to give voice to their peers’ desires and concerns and also to provide invaluable insight to the adult community about student life on campus. Proctors assist faculty by leading study hall each night and help to organize weekend activities and programs.

Graduation Requirements

Four year students must complete a minimum of 19.5 credits.

English – 4 credits

History and Global Studies – 3 credits (1 each in World History and US History required)

Mathematics – 3 credits (through Algebra 2)

Science – 3 credits (1 each in Biology and Chemistry required)

Foreign Language – 2 credits (through Level 2)

Fine Arts – 5 credits Additionally, students must complete Community Service Learning and Summer Reading each year of attendance.

Curriculum

Highest level courses by Department: English AP English-Literature, Postgraduate English Fine Arts Advanced Studio Arts Honors, Photo 4, Advanced Ceramics History and Global Studies AP US History, AP Art History, AP European History Interdisciplinary Studies Public Space, Argumentation and Debate, Human Rights Mathematics Multivariable Calculus Modern Language and Classics AP French, AP Spanish Language, AP Latin Performing Arts Chorus, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Advanced Scene Study Science AP Physics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology

SAT Summary 2400

ACT Summary

MIDDLE 50% 2011 2010 2009

Critical Reading 480-620 520-630 520-620

Math 550-670 540-670 530-670

Writing 510-640 530-650 530-640

AVERAGE 2011 2010 2009

English 25.7 25.7 25.3

Math 26.2 24.7 24.5

Reading 25.2 25.6 24.5

Science 23.8 23.4 22.9

Composite 25.5 24.9 24.4

Grading

The Hun School is on a semester system and reports grades in February and June. A grade of 60 is passing. The Hun School does not rank. Honors and AP courses are weighted by a factor of 1.0

Accreditation and Institutional Memberships: Middle States Association of colleges and Schools (MSACS), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC); Association of college Counselors in Independent Schools ( ACCIS); Cum Laude Society.

176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton New Jersey 08540

www.hunschool.org

Peer Leadership - The Peer Leadership program is a student organization that puts senior leaders in mentorship roles with Freshman and Middle School students. Introducing students to the cultures, traditions, and expectations of The Hun School of Princeton, peer leaders meet regularly for planned activities and exercises, to explore topics that aid younger students in their navigation of academic, extracurricular, and social experiences.

Candidates for peer leadership apply in April of their junior year, and are selected based on their demonstration of leadership skills, a faculty recommendation, and peer student input.

Honor Council – The Honor Council is made up of elected faculty and students selected by the dean of students and student body president. The Honor Council hears cases of suspected honor code violations and makes disciplinary recommendation to the headmaster based on the student handbook guidelines and the expectations of The Hun School community.

Cum Laude Society – Juniors and Seniors are eligible for election the Cum Laude Society in recognition of superior academic achievement and exceptional character. Cum Laude selection is made by Cum Laude faculty members based on cumulative grade point average and other criteria based on recommendations by the national Cum Laude Society Organization.

Community Life

The development of proper character and citizenship is an

important part of the School’s mission. Students are expected to

become engaged in the School community and are offered many

opportunities to do so. The Hun School offers 15 sports and 54

clubs and activities. The School presents four dramatic

productions each year and offers dozens of musical and personal

performance opportunities each year. The literary magazine has

been an award winning collaboration for more than ten years.