Course Offerings for Credit

Two, Four and Six Week Sessions

Earn ½, 1, or 1 ½ Credits

Upper school courses are offered for credit in English, mathematics, science, history, foreign language, SAT/ACT Prep, and ESL (English as a Second Language). In situations where minimal enrollment requests are not met, Brandon Hall also offers one-to-one courses at an additional cost. The one-to-one courses are ideal for students who lack significant skills, who have experienced extreme difficulty in a course, or who are taking the course for the first time for credit.

Brandon Hall is fully accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and is a member of AAAIS, SAIS , and NAIS. Punctuality and attendance are extremely important in the summer school in order for students to earn credit.

Enrichment Courses

Two, Four and Six Week Sessions

Reading/Writing/Study Skills is designed to provide a strong language arts based foundation. The reading component includes comprehension, word recognition, word attack, phonics and content-based reading. The writing component focuses on effective written expression, grammatical concepts, syntax, and enhanced vocabulary. Applied study skills include organizational skills, note-taking, effective listening, highlighting, note cards, outlining and self-testing.

Language Arts Enrichment offers a solid review for the younger student who has weak language arts skills or who wishes to maintain skill levels uring the summer months. The course includes a review of all major concepts in the language arts curriculum.

English as a Second Language

The summer ESL program is designed to increase skill in reading, writing, and oral expression for international students. Upper school ESL classes are for credit and will be arranged according to students' proficiency. Middle school classes also arranged according to proficiency.

Boys' Boarding

The school offers a boarding program for students in grades 6-12. The boarding program is housed in Sipple Hall which contains the commons, a recreation room, computer room, and the infirmary (registered nurse), and study hall. Students enjoy afternoon recreation activities followed by free time, dinner and study hall. Resident faculty members supervise students and assist with homework as needed. Boarders enjoy weekend cultural, recreational, and athletic activities in the metropolitan area. Various transportantion options to and from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Ariport are ideal for students utilizing air transportation.