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View the Summer
School 2008 Schedule
Reading
Workshop
Designed to help students with reading skills and
strategies, independently and within small group
settings. The curriculum is continuous for the six
weeks; sign up for one or both sessions.
Math
Applications & Enrichment
Students will extend their learning of mathematics with a
focus on problem solving and reasoning. Investigations in
geometry will be the strand for the first three-weeks. The
second session will focus on investigations in measurement.
Sign up for either three-week session or for both.
Student
Technology Academy
Develop a familiarity and deeper understanding of one of the
following technology strands. Utilize specific
technologies to create a project, and hear from community
members working in these areas to better understand how your
interest can turn into a future career. Choose ONE of
the following stands:
Movie Making: Get on the director's side
of the camera. Write an original script, film your movie
and use video editing software to create your own film.
Video Gaming: Use new game design software
to create and play different kinds of computer games.
Learn more about the features that make games fun, playable
and challenging. Share games with others and play games
too!
Crime Scene Investigation: Learn what it
takes to be a real crime scene investigator by conducting
research, finding clues and gathering evidence, and making
conclusions about a simulated crime.
Podcasting: If you have a story to tell or
an opinion to voice, learn to Podcast. Create an
original script, the record, edit and add music with Audacity
software. Upload your completed project to the Internet
for family and friends to hear.
Learning
English
For students whose
first language is not English. Work on strengthening all four communication skills:
reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classes are
multi-level and will provide individualized and small-group
instruction. Students do not have to be enrolled in
the regular school year's ESL program.
Creative Writing
Workshop
Students will be
given the opportunity
to develop their writing skills by learning to write, edit and
illustrate their own stories. Initiative and creativity
is encouraged. Create new versions of favorite stories
or unlock imagination to produce original stories. (Students should sign up for one of
the sessions at grade level.)
Drawing and
Painting
Designed to provide
opportunities for developing the interest and talents of each
individual. Different media and techniques will be used
to sketch, draw and paint a variety of subjects.
3-D Art
Experiences
Design principles and a
variety of craft areas will be explored, helping students
produce a variety of sculptures.
Math
Workshop
This course was
designed for the student who wants to strengthen skills in the
strand of number and operations with an emphasis on problem
solving. A variety of strategies and activities will be used
to build fluency with basic facts, fact extensions, and
computation appropriate for each grade level. Sign up for
either three-week session or for both sessions at grade level.
Science
Investigations
Emphasis is on experimentation. Students will participate
in hands-on experiences and activities that will investigate
topics in the areas of life, physical and earth science.
Students should sign up for either session at grade level.
Keyboarding
Introduces and reinforces the proper techniques of
keyboarding. Students progress at an individual rate as
they are exposed to proper keying techniques while using
computers. May take one or both sessions.
Computer
Applications
Students will be exposed to a variety of computer
applications, providing hands-on experiences using an
assortment of software, network programming and Microsoft
Office programs. The applications of computer graphics
may be presented along with web page design. Sign up
for one session at grade level.
Astronomy
(grade 6)
Starts and their constellations, the planets in our solar
system, moons, space exploration, extra-terrestrial life,
comets, meteorites, black holes, nebulae, stars and the Milky
Way Galaxy are just a few of the exciting topics you will
explore in the Gary E. Sampson Planetarium.
Summer
Orchestra
Features bluegrass, folk, popular and classical music in
an effort to help students grow in their ability to play and
read music. String instrument technique and tone
production will be stressed, while using materials that are
very enjoyable for students. Students will participate
in a group performance during the last week of class.
Summer
Band
Develop and strengthen music skills during the summer
session. This course is designed to improve technical,
musical and note-reading ability.
Summer
Jazz
For students currently enrolled in band whose primary instrument
is saxophone, trombone, trumpet, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar
or percussion. Focus on developing jazz performance
skills in a contemporary and practical "combo"
ensemble.
Science
Academy
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn 1.0 credit)
Intended for students who have completed eighth grade and
who want to accelerate their science experience. The
Science Academy offers the freshman science experience
(physics/earth-space) prior to entering freshman year of high school.
Read 180
Reading intervention for students reading at least one year
below grade level. Students will spend 20 minutes of the
day working on an individualized computer program designed to
increase their spelling, word attack, fluency and
comprehension skills. Additional time will be spent
reading high interest novels, working on strategies through
daily activities and projects designed to improve reading and
written language skills. Seats will be limited to 15 at
both sites.
Bridge the Gap to High School
Grade 8 (completed)
To help make the transition from 8th grade to high school,
students will receive instruction in study skills, test-taking
strategies, organization, time management, and more.
Students will also improve academic skills in English and Math
through individual assessment and instruction.
Art Foundations-Semester 1
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
Focus on the basics of seeing and drawing accurately.
Students will earn blind contour, contour, sensitive line,
negative space, composition, shading and value, and will be
introduced to portraits. All drawings will be
black/white; color will be introduced in second semester.
Weight training and Conditioning
Grade 8 (completed)
This non-credit course is designed to meet the strength, speed
and agility of high school athletes. Participants will
enhance their overall fitness and become more aware of how to
develop their minds and bodies.
Health
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
Study the following health strands: Health Choices and
Behaviors, Mental and Emotional Health, Emotional Problems,
Nutrition, Substance Use and Abuse, Infectious and Lifestyle
Diseases, the Life Cycle, First Aid and Safety.
Physical Education 9
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
This required course is based on a pyramid design of health
related fitness at the lowest level, then performance related
fitness at the next and the third level related to group and
individual expression through sport activities.
Oral Communications Fundamentals
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
This required course is designed to increase student's
knowledge of the communication process and develop skills to
communicate effectively, primarily through speaking and
listening.
Sewing For Fun and Fashion
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
No experience necessary! In this hands-on course,
operate a sewing machine, read a pattern, and learn the
fundamentals of sewing, all while creating two sewing
projects. You will need to buy your own fabric, thread
and pattern; all other equipment and supplies are provided.
Algebra,
Semester 1 & Semester 2**
Grade 8 (completed)
(earn .5 credit)
This course is offered to students who have mastered basic
mathematics concepts and skills through 8th grade. Content
will include: operations, equations, functions and elementary
statistics. A scientific calculator is needed. Students must
have previously completed Semester 1 to register for Semester
2.
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