Welcome to MWSM Summer School 2012!

Our summer school is a 6-week program, located at our school building in the Historic District of Framingham. This year it will begin on Monday, July 9th and run through Friday, August 17th. Each class usually meets twice a week for 2-4 hours depending on the grade level. You will find class description and schedule, summer tuition information, and much more on this page. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

NEW: Summer English SAT Preparation Classes

This summer, by popular demand, we will offer an English SAT preparation class to complement our Math SAT preparation program.

Each class will consist of multiple exercises designed to build students’ SAT-applicable skills. Vocabulary and grammar will be addressed in each session, with cumulative quizzes, and students will be expected to address specific vocabulary through flash-cards and other home study methods. Every class will include test taking, reading, and writing exercises, with emphasis in early classes on general testing strategies transitioning to focused SAT style writing exercises in later sessions. SAT practice tests will be administered at the beginning and end of the summer program, to familiarize students with the format and assess preparedness, including specific areas to be addressed.

The class will be taught by Justin Fetterman.

Who Can Benefit From Our Summer Program?

• The program is intended for any students who recently joined the school and wish to catch up with their peers. The students taking MWSM classes during the summer may be able to skip the beginner level or jump to a higher level next year.
• Students looking for more unusual math problems and exposure to more advanced topics may wish to try our Summer Math Challenge classes. These classes will also offer exposure to problems from math competitions all over the world.
• For students preparing to take the SAT, summer school is a great way to practice and improve their scores without the distraction and pressure of activities during the school year. Summer school SAT preparation class will also provide opportunity for the students who wish to prepare more thoroughly for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth test.
• For students who feel challenged by the math curriculum in the past academic year this is a perfect chance to boost their confidence and address their shortcomings in 6 short weeks.
• Those who are new to MWSM, can try our program in summer without a long-term commitment and decide whether they would like to continue.

Summer Schedule

>>>See class description here

>>>See printable tuition here

Summer Tuition

>>>See printable tuition here

Summer School Payment Policy

1. Full Summer Tuition payment is due at the time of the Application to reserve your child's seat.
2. If your plans change, a full refund will be provided up to 30 days before the start of the school year. If you withdraw 2 weeks before the start of Summer School, a late withdrawal fee of $100 will be retained, and the rest of the payment will be returned to you. There will be no refunds after June 20.
3. There are no refunds or make-up dates for classes missed for any reason, including illness.
4. If you sign up after Summer School already started, your tuition will be prorated based on the remaining classes from the date of your registration.
5. If you have registered for the summer school, but your payment was not received by July 1st, the non refundable late fee of $55 will be applied to your Smart Account. To avoid accumulation of late fees, please provide the full payment by July 1st. Note, however, that we recommend to submit your tuition fee at the time of the application to reserve the seat, as your summer school seat will not be guaranteed until full summer payment is received.

General Policies and Procedures

1. MWSM accepts all students kindergarten age and up providing they agree to abide by our rules and policies.
2. E–mail is a preferred method of communication with the school administration; however, if you wish, you can contact the administration during the regular office hours by phone or in person.
3. All the special announcements (except weather cancellations) are made through e–mail. Please make sure you provide your current e-mail and notify the administration of any changes, and please check your email regularly.
4. Weather cancellations will be announced by 9 AM on our web site, and as a pre-recorded message on the school phone. Please check the web site or call the school. Please do not e–mail school administration or the teachers, as you may not get a reply in a timely manner. Please use your own discretion if the school has not been canceled but the roads in your area are in bad condition. As always, safety first!
5. We discourage parents sitting in the classroom during the lessons as it is disruptive to the class. If you have a strong reason to request a sit-in, please contact the school administration before contacting the teacher.
6. We encourage parents to discuss their child’s progress with teachers, but please limit it to the time before or after class.
7. The minimum class size at MWSM is 5 students. MWSM reserves the right to cancel any class with less than 5 students enrolled.

Pick-up and Drop-Off Policy

1. For the safety of your children please bring your children to class and stay with them until the class starts. MWSM is not responsible for children dropped off before class. At the end of the class, please come to the reception area to pick up your child. Children will not be allowed to leave the building without their parent.
2. If you arrange a carpool or have someone else pick up your child, please notify us in writing.
3. Students must be picked up promptly after the end of their class.  If you are late, our teachers or office staff will stay with your child until the child is picked up.  However, $1/min charge is applied to the student’s account for every minute after the courtesy period of the first 5 minutes of delayed pickup.

Summer School Information

Summer Class description
Summer class schedule
Summer tuition

Summer Policies

Summer School FAQ

Q:  My child is new to MWSM. For which class should I sign him up?

A:   Please contact info@metrowestschool.com to schedule a placement test.  

Q:  What is the relationship between MWSM summer program classes and regular classes?

A:   As a rule of thumb, a MWSM summer math class is an accelerated overview of the corresponding regular class.

Q:  My child is currently a MWSM student, but we joined late and she is struggling a bit. Which class should I sign her up for?

A:  You should sign her up for the same class as she is taking right now. For example, if she is in Level 2 now at MWSM, you should sign her up for the summer  Level 2 class. 

Q:  My child is doing very well at MWSM.  Will she still benefit from  summer school?

A:  If your child does not want to skip a level and does not need to catch up on any material, we recommend signing up for the appropriate Math  Challenge class.  

Q:  My child is new to MWSM. Can she still join a Math Challenge class?

A:  Please contact us to schedule a placement test.  

Q:  What is the fee for the Summer School?

A:   Please Consult Course Description and Fees table

Q:  What is the time commitment for summer school?

A:  All regular Math classes meet twice a week for 6 weeks. Of course, there is homework as well.

Q:  I am leaving on vacation in the middle of the summer school. Can I pay a pro-rated fee?

A:  No, according to our Payment Policy, you commit to the entire Summer School program fee. However, we will provide you with the homework and class assignment for the time you are away, so that your child can keep up with the program. Many of our families have successfully used this option over the years.