S3 - Your Third Semester to Excel


S3 - the third semester is available through Maclay Summer Camps for all students in the Big Bend area who are committed to improving their SAT scores. The S3 courses are a part of the Maclay Summer Programs and are open to all students in the Big Bend area. Space is limited. Please review the cancellation and change policy when registering.
S3 Math Course
5-days; 8:00am - 12:00pm.
This 5-day test-preparation Math course is geared toward students who are already excelling but are looking to meet the thresholds for elite universities.
COURSE DATES
7/27 – 7/31: Mon – Thurs, 8am-12pm
Registration for the course will close one week prior to the scheduled start date. Cost $770. $700 if you register by 7/20 for Session II
S3 PSAT (NMSQT)/ SAT/ACT Prep
3-weeks; 8:00am - 12:00pm. This 3-week intensive course will focus primarily on testing strategies and the critical skills required to raise scores from above-average to exceptional.
COURSE DATES
7/6 – 7/24: Mon – Thurs, 8am-12pm
Registration for the course will close one week prior to the scheduled start date. Cost $2200. $1800 if you register by 6/20 for Session II


Students who took our intensive 2-day math session with the goal of scoring high enough on the PSAT-NMSQT to qualify for a merit scholarship saw an average increase of 116 points on their math scores, allowing many to qualify for the scholarship.
Questions? Email: S3 Director, Lauren Fantle at lfantle@maclay.org, Math Director, John Gussaroff at jgussaroff@maclay.org, or Reading/Writing Director, Jessica Kerner at jkerner@maclay.org.
FAQ
- Who should enroll in S3?
- Does S3 prepare you for SAT and ACT Tests?
- What is covered in the Math portion of the course?
- What is covered in the Reading and Writing portion of the course?
- How is student growth measured?
Who should enroll in S3?
Does S3 prepare you for SAT and ACT Tests?
What is covered in the Math portion of the course?
What is covered in the Reading and Writing portion of the course?
How is student growth measured?
S3 Staff

Dr. Will Perry teaches physics and astronomy at Maclay School. He has experience teaching mathematics at multiple levels, from Algebra and Trigonometry all the way through AP Calculus. Dr. Perry graduated from Florida Atlantic University where he graduated with honors with a minor in Mathematics and B.S. in Physics. He then went on to obtain his Ph.D. from Florida State University with a focus in Biomedical Science and Neuroscience. Both he and his wife work at Maclay and send their seven-year-old daughter to Maclay’s Lower School. In addition to his work in both math and science, Dr. Perry runs Maclay School’s Esports program and looks forward to spending his summer traveling and catching up on recent video games.

Mrs. Lauren Fantle is an English teacher and the MARC director at Maclay School. She is also the S3 director. Mrs. Fantle’s greatest joy is helping students attain their dreams through education, empowering them to do great things in their lives. Since learning is Mrs. Fantle’s favorite past time, she recently earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education to add to her previous degrees from Florida State University (B.A. and M.S.) In the summer, Mrs. Fantle enjoys participating in professional development and leisure reading on the couch with at least one of her four cats.

Mr. John Gussaroff “Mr. G” is a math teacher at Maclay School, and he is the S3 Math director. As the regional director of Florida Mu Alpha Theta (FAMAT), he leads the region’s schools in mathematical scholarship and competition. A physics major at the University of Chicago, Mr. G has a degree in education from FSU and a master’s in mathematics education. Mr. G touts a perfect (800!) math score on the SAT. He enjoys helping students attain their goals through deep diving into their skill set and honing their mathematical strengths. When not “mathing,” Mr. G. takes long walks with his dog. In the summer, he loves sleeping in!

Ms. Jessica Kerner is an English teacher and the senior class sponsor at Maclay School. She was born in Jacksonville, moving to Tallahassee to study at Florida State University in 2003. After graduating with a BS and MS in English Education, she began teaching at Maclay in 2010. She especially enjoys teaching writing and helping students build confidence in their research skills. In the summer, you can usually find her on the water or adventuring with her pup Finn.
