Basic Grammar & Writing, Grades 7-9
This course for students in grades 7, 8, and 9 involves high-intensity instruction in which the student concentrates on review and practice of those basic skills necessary for the writing of eff ective sentences and for detecting and correcting common structural errors in sentences. The goal of the course is the development of the student’s ability to write acceptable high-school-level prose in unifi ed, coherent, adequately developed expository paragraphs. Th is goal is reached by covering the areas of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, spelling and diction, eff ective sentences and fi nally, the paragraph. Writing assignments vary from critical to expository to creative. (Also listed for Middle School.)

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

English, Grades 9-10
A course for students who have completed grades 8 and 9 and for those who wish to review 10th grade English. Th e goal of this course is to provide students with a complete and systematic review of the fundamentals of English grammar, to help students write clearly and correctly, and to introduce students to several works of literature with emphasis on the fundamentals of fi ction. Instruction focuses on writing the longer essay, with an eff ective thesis statement and supporting paragraphs. Vocabulary and spelling are also studied, depending on the needs of the individual.

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

English, Grades 11-12
A course for students who have fi nished 10th and 11th grade and for those who wish to review 11th and 12th grade English. Th is course has goals similar to those of English 9/10. English 11/12 deals with the material in an accelerated and more sophisticated manner. Th e fundamentals of English grammar are reviewed; the principles of clear, correct writing are studied, with attention given to sentence variation and subordination. Literature — fi ction, drama, and poetry — is analyzed and discussed in depth; and several types of essays are assigned. Literary terms, vocabulary, and spelling are also studied. Particular emphasis is placed on writing about literature.

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075

Creative Writing, Grades 9-12
A course for students in grades 9 through 12 who wish to enlarge their experience in writing. Means of instruction include lecture, discussion, and conferences with the instructor. About half of the writings in the course are specific assignments intended to develop various skills in writing fiction and poetry; the rest are open, so that each student may attempt the form or forms of his or her choice. Students read various models of creative writing as well as each other’s work.

June 21st - July 30th (M, W, F, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $645

Algebra I
Elementary algebra. 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 Middle 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

Algebra II
Review and extension of topics from Algebra I. New topics studied include absolute value, exponents and radicals, quadratic and higher polynomial functions and logarithms. Students also receive an introduction to trigonometry. Prerequisite: Geometry
June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075

Geometry
Deductive Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions. Students study logical systems, lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, polygons, and circles. The course also covers the volume and surface area of three dimensional figures. Prerequisite: Algebra I

June 21st - July 30th (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $1075

Precalculus
Intensive development of the elementary functions of a single variable. Students learn about real numbers, inequalities, analytic geometry of the plane and the function concept. Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions are studied in detail. Prerequisite: Algebra II

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

Calculus
The fundamental concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus are developed with emphasis on their application in a variety of fields. Prerequisite: Precalculus

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075
 

French I
A course for students who want a thorough review of first-year French or who want to begin their study of French. The course focuses on grammar, verb drills, and vocabulary. (Also listed for Middle School.)

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075

French II
A course for students who have already studied French I or who want to review second year French. The basics of grammar are reviewed. Oral work is extensive.

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

French III
A course for students who have finished French II or who want to review third year French. Taught almost exclusively in French, the course focuses on advanced grammar and drill idioms.

June 21st - July 30th (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $1075

Spanish I
An elementary course in Spanish for beginners and for those who wish to review first year Spanish. The course concentrates on grammar, verb drills, and vocabulary building, with oral work, reading, and writing. (Also listed for Middle School.)

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075

Spanish II
A course for students who have finished Spanish I or who want to review second year Spanish. The course reviews the fundamentals of Spanish I, expands vocabulary, and increases facility through oral and written work.

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

Spanish III
A course for students who have finished Spanish II or who want to review Spanish III. Taught almost exclusively in Spanish, the course focuses on a comprehensive review and on an in-depth analysis of the intricate patterns of the language, with oral presentations, both in- and out-of-class readings, and an introduction to Spanish history, literature and art.

June 21st - July 30th (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 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 Middle School.)

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $1075

Latin II
Continuation of Latin I with a rapid survey of basic forms and syntax followed by completion of the elements of grammar — participles, uses of the infinitive and the subjunctive mood. Written exercises and reading passages reinforce forms, vocabulary and new constructions.

June 21st - July 30th (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) $1075

Latin III
The course begins with a review of grammar and syntax as needed with emphasis on reading actual Latin from such prose authors as Caesar, Cicero and Sallust or such poets as Ovid and Catullus. Background to the literature from Roman history and culture is included.

June 21st - July 30th (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) $1075
 

Biology
A review of the basic principles of biological science. The course surveys biochemistry, energetics, molecular biology and genetics, botany, animal physiology, reproduction and development, as well as evolution and ecology. Biology includes both experimental and observational laboratory experiences, as well as field trips.

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) $1175

Chemistry
An introductory course in chemistry. Emphasis is on developing problem solving skills, conceptual analysis, and laboratory techniques. Specific topics covered are stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic theories, periodic properties, and ionic and covalent bonding, as time permits.

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) $1175

Physics
A physics course, with an emphasis on problem-solving techniques. Topics covered include motion in one and two dimensions, forces and motion, gravitation, satellites, vibrations and waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Other topics may be covered as time allows. Some laboratory work is included and demonstrations are used to illustrate phenomena. The mathematics prerequisite for the course is Algebra II.

June 21st - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) $1175
 

SAT Skills
An intense three-week course designed to prepare high school students for the critical reading, mathematics, and writing sections of the SAT I and to strengthen math and verbal skills that are the foundation for success in high school and beyond. The verbal section of the course covers all areas tested by the SAT, such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Students also study the fundamentals of algebra and geometry appearing on the math portion of the SAT. Generous amounts of class time are allotted to drill and SAT practice testing.

June 21st - July 9th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $540
July 12th - July 30th (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) $540

ACT Prep
More and more students in the Washington area are choosing the ACT to meet testing requirements for the college application process. Others are taking both the ACT and the SAT in an effort to optimize their testing profiles. This three week course is designed to introduce students to the ACT and to help them review content for each of the test’s sections. Test taking strategies are included, as well as recommendations for further work. Generous amounts of class time are allotted for drill and practice testing.

June 21st - July 9th (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) $540
July 12th - July 30th (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) $540