Dunn School

http://www.dunnschool.org

Dunn School, nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley just 28 miles north of Santa Barbara, is situated on a 55-acre campus.

Quick Facts

Enrollment Information Total No. of Boys: 99 Total No. of Girls: 85 Boarding: 110 Day: 74 School Type Coed Secondary-Boarding Secondary-Day

Special Programs Learning Differences (LD) Summer Programs

Application Information

Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

Summer Program

First Semester mini-intensive academic program focused on preparing your student for the rigors of high school. Students will be able to choose three classes and one or two elective classes during their stay. Those enrolled in the ESL Program will have a double session and will only be able to choose one other class. Classes include:

• Effective Writing
• Pre-Algebra
• Art Portfolio Planning
• Science Knowledge Through Experimentation

Mini classes in technology applications and enrichment classes such as cooking and woodworking are also offered.

Additional Resources

Courses

Academic Support

• College Counseling
• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Differences Support
• Library Skills
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills

Computer Studies

• Computer Graphics
• Web Design

Visual Arts

• Animation
• Art Advanced Placement
• Ceramics
• Film and Video
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Studio Art Advanced Placement

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Outdoor Education

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• History of Music
• Music Theory

Foreign Languages

• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Math

• Advanced Placement
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Honors
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

Science

• Anatomy
• Biology Advanced Placement
• Chemistry Advanced Placement
• Chemistry Honors
• Environmental Science
• Physical Science
• Physics Honors
• Physiology

Noncredit Courses

• SAT Prep
• TOEFL Prep

Performing Arts

• Dance
• Drama
• Musical Theater

History

• Advanced Placement
• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History

English

• Advanced Placement
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry

Activities

Athletics

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Canoeing or Kayaking
• Cross-Country Running
• Dance
• Equestrian
• Football
• Golf
• Hiking
• Lacrosse
• Outdoor Education
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting

Arts & Music

• Choir
• Choral Music
• Dance
• Drama Club
• Guitar Ensemble

Student Club Activities

• Asian Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Dorm Proctors
• Environment Club
• Gardening
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Literary Magazine
• Newspaper
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography