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Sixth Form - Program Description

Service and moving on

South Kent's Sixth Form program involves a balance of four main components: academic performance, the college process, school leadership, and service to others. We have a strong program at South Kent, one that is aimed to enrich ones experience at South Kent.

Sixth formers are asked to perform at the peak of their ability as they prepare for not only the demands of the Sixth Form Year, but also for college. Our boys are asked to strive for academic excellence as critical thinkers, to present clear and thoughtful oral and written communications, and to become sophisticated problem solvers. Students take part in on-campus jobs and responsibilities, and assume supervisory roles in maintaining an attractive school campus. Our service extends to the surrounding community as well as the national community.

Affinity Group

The 5th, 6th, and PG Forms are divided into three heterogeneous groupings which we have titled “affinity” groups. Over the course of the year, each affinity group will participate in three different “Calls” designed to guide young men along their Hero’s Journey. The Calls:

South Kent’s Outdoor Adventure program fosters a deeper understanding of the self and instills in our students an appreciation for the natural world. The types of activities that drive our young men to these goals are rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, tree planting, overnight camping and structure building (all seasons). With the Call to Adventure, students are challenged to leave their comfort zones and develop the confidence to handle unfamiliar situations while simultaneously fostering a sense of stewardship for the environment.

Young men face a choice in life: to be a hero, using his gifts and talents for the benefits of the community, or to be a celebrity, working only for his own benefit. South Kent develops heroes who act selflessly on behalf the community. Serving the community can take many different forms. Students will participate in the on-campus “jobs” program, and be asked to participate in a variety of off-campus service programs such as, Habitat for Humanity, Midnight Run, etc. Call to Service participants also have opportunities to attend retreats to reflect upon the links between their spiritual and communal lives.

Boys arrive at different stages of their hero’s journey, some newly departed from home, others further along the path and feeling comfortable and competent with their inner and outer worlds. The Call to Explore gives our boys the opportunity to explore and express themselves through drama, movement, poetry, story telling, video production, and more. Opportunities such as performances and presentations for the community draw boys out, making them comfortable with expression and acceptance of themselves.

In The Sixth Form you will:

• Give back to the community.
• Prepare for life after South Kent.
• Meet challenging and meaningful academics.
• Foster communication skills.
• Accept responsibility for oneself.