Summer Academy-Upper School

Algebra 2 intensiveAlgebra 2 is a course designed for those planning on taking Algebra 2 during the 2023-2024 school year. The goal of the course is to continue the study of the structure of algebra and geometry to provide the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. Topics include, but are not limited to, structure and properties of the complex number system, relations, functions and their graphs, polynomials and rational expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, functions, rational and irrational exponents, logarithms, conic sections, and probability.

$850.00

  

Critical thinking sat/actCritical Thinking for SAT/ACT Prep prepares students for optimal performance on college entrance exams. Students are presented with a review of the specific mathematical and verbal skills measured on both tests. Students also complete and review their progress on multiple full length practice SAT and ACT exams to ensure efficient test taking strategies in a timed testing environment. In addition, students review the requirements for both SAT and ACT timed essays. During the course, our instructors will lead the students in an informed examination of college opportunities and guide students in general college planning.

$850.00

  

Intensive math – grades 6-8Intensive Math is an individualized course that strengthens the computational and problem solving skills required for entry in the student’s appropriate math level in the fall. The developmental aspect of the curriculum requires daily focus and reiteration of foundation skills. Some practice is required at home.

$850.00

  

Study skills – grade 6-8Study Skills enables students to develop metacognitive awareness, learning strategies, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills to enhance their performance in both academic and nonacademic endeavors. Activities address time management and organizational skills; memory skills for acquiring, storing, and retrieving information; test-taking skills and strategies for linking new information with prior knowledge; various note-taking strategies; successful oral and written communication; and effective integration of creativity and logical reasoning in completing projects and tasks. Students also become familiar with organization and integration of tablets as they study

$850.00

  

Writing workshop -Grade 6Writing Workshop GR 6 provides an integrated and sequential approach to the introduction and reinforcement of word study skills, grammar, and composition skills. The course specifically addresses grammar, usage, and syntax of standard written English. In coordination with the 6th grade Language Arts curriculum, the course addresses the five writing standards identified in research as integral to developmental growth in the complexity of knowledge, skills, and strategies to be expected for college readiness: (1) rhetorical analysis and planning; (2) generating content; (3) drafting; (4) evaluating and revising texts; and (5) editing to present technically-sound texts. These fundamental skills in written communication are developed incrementally in middle school and further refined in high school courses.

$850.00

  

Writing workshop – grade 7Writing Workshop GR7 continues the integrated and sequential approach to the expansion and reinforcement of word study skills, grammar, and composition skills. The course expands the students’ knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes as well as grammar, usage, and syntax of standard written English. In coordination with the 7th grade Language Arts curriculum, the course continues emphasis on the five writing standards identified in research as integral to developmental growth in the complexity of knowledge, skills, and strategies to be expected for college readiness: (1) rhetorical analysis and planning; (2) generating content; (3) drafting; (4) evaluating and revising texts; and (5) editing to present technically-sound texts. These fundamental skills in written communication are developed incrementally in middle school and further refined in high school courses.

$850.00

  

Writing workshop -Grade 8Writing Workshop GR 8 provides an integrated and sequential approach to the teaching and reinforcement of grammar and composition skills, focusing on using connectives logically and forcefully. Grammar nomenclature is simplified through the use of visual punctuation rules. Emphasis is placed on the purpose of the connective used to show logical relationship between ideas. Through a sequential sentence-combining approach, students learn to recognize and apply visual rules for combining ideas and using coordination and subordination appropriately. After mastering a series of skill builders for each type of connective, students write their own responses to questions based upon readings from various sources. Students further develop their skills in coordination and subordination of ideas as they write formal extended responses to questions

$850.00

  

Writing workshop -Grade 9-12Writing Workshop Gr 9-12 uses a three-pronged approach in developing analytical skills to enhance written communication. Students learn paragraph and multi-paragraph structures based on the sentence skills mastered in English courses. Students simultaneously reinforce standard English grammar skills. These fundamental skills in written communication are developed incrementally iand further refined in high school courses.

$850.00

  

Fee Registration

$75.00