ENGLISHEnglish, Grade 6
A course for students who have successfully completed the 5th grade or who wish to review 6th grade English. Th is course concentrates on the fundamentals of English grammar, spelling, public speaking, literature, and both creative and expository writing. Students focus on writing eff ective sentences and unified paragraphs. Special attention is paid to helping students strengthen specifi c areas of weakness.
June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) $540
English, Grades 7-8
A course for students who have completed grades 6, 7, or 8. Th is course provides the student with a thorough review of English grammar, practice writing compositions (with special attention to developing effective paragraphs) and various types of speeches. Students read diff erent works of literature, in addition to studying vocabulary and spelling. Several papers are assigned each week, from descriptions to character sketches to short stories. Attention is given to the needs of each student.
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
MATHEMATICSMath, Grade 6
A course for students who have completed the 5th grade or who wish to review 6th grade math. The course off ers a study of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, positive fractions, decimals and other material as time permits.
June 21st - July 30th (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $540
Math, Grade 7
A course for students who have completed 6th grade or who wish to review 7th grade math. Th is course in mathematics reviews the basic arithmetic operations and seeks to build a foundation for fi rst year algebra.
June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075
Algebra I
An elementary course in algebra where emphasis is placed on developing facility in working with algebraic terminology. Students study concepts including variables, linear equations, factoring, graphing, and verbal problems. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
FOREIGN LANGUAGEFrench I
A course for students who want a thorough review of fi rst-year French or who want to begin their study of French. Th e course focuses on grammar, verb drills, and vocabulary. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
Spanish I
An elementary course in Spanish for beginners and for those who wish to review fi rst year Spanish. The course concentrates on grammar, verb drills, and vocabulary building, with oral work, reading, and writing. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
Latin I
Introduction to the elements of Latin grammar. All cases of nouns are learned as are all tenses, active and passive, of the verb in the indicative mood. Learning basic forms and vocabulary through drills and written exercises is stressed, with additional attention to Latin derivatives in English and aspects of Roman culture. (Also listed for Upper School.)
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
SKILLSReading and Study Skills
A skills course designed for students entering grades 7 through 9. The course provides two of the most essential skills needed for being an eff ective student: how to read critically and how to learn. Students learn to make reasonable judgments about what they read, distinguishing fact and opinion, distinguishing the author’s purpose and drawing conclusions. Skimming, scanning and reading pace are worked on concurrently. Study skills are addressed through a learning style and metacognitive approach. Instruction focuses on the following areas: listening, note taking, memory, test taking, and time management.
June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) $540
June 21st - July 30th (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $540
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) $540
COMPUTERSMultimedia Design & Digital Photography
For students 12 years or older, this course surveys technologies and strategies for developing multimedia applications of Microsoft PowerPoint and HTML 4, as well as the basics of digital photography. Students learn to create slide shows, animated sequence, and video based presentations.
June 21st - July 30th (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $1075