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Perkiomen School: inspiring students

to risk becoming their best

erkiomen School’s
rigorous academic EDUCATION
program is imple-
P mented through an
innovative educational model
combining the best of tradi-
tional education with practical
skills to thrive in a global com- GUIDE
munity. We inspire our stu-
dents to risk becoming their
best, while providing the sup-
port of dedicated faculty,
unique experiences, and access
to advanced technology, both
in and out of the classroom.
With the freedom to explore
their personal identities and
interests, Perkiomen students Tim Miller
develop the character, intellect, Mindy Irven, Director, and Carol Dougherty, Associate Headmaster/External Director for Medical Institute, with Perkiomen
and courage needed to make School’s Medical Institute candidates.
their individual goals a reality.
The launch of the Entrepre- VIEW
neur Institute in 2017 provided
the opportunity for students to SPECIAL
dive into this refocused way of THIS
learning. Thus, it makes sense
that this model of learning
expands beyond entrepre- ADVERTISING
neurship. EDUCATION
This fall, the bold vision
continues as the Medical Insti-
tute will formally launch.
Students interested in earning GUIDE SECTION
Medical Distinction will take
traditional course work, com- OF
plete at least 10 hours of exter- ONLINE THE
nal experience, and conclude
their work with a practicum. AT
The practicum is designed to MORNING
be customized to student inter-
ests and can take the shape of
a literature review, research, or Tim Miller CALL
field work. Seventeen mem- Perkiomen graduates have a range of experiences, transferable skills, a thirst to learn, grit, and resilience.
bers of the Class of 2019 have
been accepted as candidates
for the Medical Institute. Their results materialize only when “Programs like the Entre- School in Pennsburg, Pennsyl- SUNDAY,
practicum topics range from theory meets application. preneur Institute and the Medi- vania has been empowering its
mental health to veterinary Without the space to brain- cal Institute give our students students — boarding and day,
science. storm, to build, to design, to an edge,” says Perkiomen’s grades 6-12 and PG — to risk THEMORNINGCALL.COM/SPECIALSECTIONS
Perkiomen School is mov- boldly fail and try again — Headmaster Mark A. Devey. becoming their best. SEPTEMBER
ing forward, leading and chal- these skills are just theoretical. “They have academic experi- Perkiomen’s dynamic college
lenging our students to build Our on-campus Innovation ences that are grounded in preparatory curriculum, which
competency and confidence. Center and off-site experience excellent classroom studies includes competitive athletic 9,
More than ever, today’s stu- partners provide the spaces and real-world work. teams for all students, a broad
dents need to be lifelong learn- and places for student discov- Perkiomen graduates have a fine arts department, 30 AP® 2018
ers with strong core skills like ery. The institutes are an evo- range of experiences, transfer- courses, and project-based
adaptability, creativity, and the lution of fulfilling our school able skills, a thirst to learn, learning, provides students the
ability to recognize opportuni- mission and a launch point to grit, and resilience. These are opportunity to take control of
ties. Our students are inspired apply students’ knowledge to the tools that transform stu- their future with a truly indi-
to learn and practice these both solve problems and add dents into leaders who will vidualized educational experi-
skills within our Entrepreneur value in today’s changing make a global difference.” ence. Learn more at www-
and Medical Institutes. But world. Since 1875, Perkiomen .perkiomen.org. 5