Summer School News

Summer School 2008 (Posted on 5/5/08)

Please check this newsbox for updated information regarding summer school for 2008.

The Regional Summer School brochures and registration forms are posted above. Brochures and registration forms are also available at all schools.

For information regarding middle school and local summer school programs contact your local school.

e Learning (Online) Courses (Posted on 5/5/08)

All Comprehensive Health Online sections are now full and registration are no longer being accepted.

Registration for Foundations of Technology Online continues with only the Churchill HS location for the face to face meetings available.

Elementary School Summer Course Descriptions (Posted on 5/5/08)

Reading, Grades K-1 0170 and 2-3 0171
The focus of this session for primary grades is reading and writing instruction, based on the individual needs of the students. Teachers will use big books, core books, trade books, and leveled text to model reading strategies and coach students so that they will be able to apply them to their reading. Emphasis will be on decoding and comprehension. The focus of the writing instruction will be on writing for a purpose and to a specific audience. Students will have opportunities to publish and share their writing with various audiences, including their peers. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades K, 1, 2, or 3.

Reading, Grades 4-5 0172
This session will focus on reading and writing. Instruction will take place in a literature-rich classroom, with many opportunities to read narrative (story) and expository (factual) material and to respond to the reading in oral discussion and written format. Instruction will emphasize strategies for word identification and comprehension, based on specific student needs. Students will develop a literacy portfolio that will help them monitor their own progress. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades 4 or 5.

Mathematics, Grades K-3 0150 and 2-3 0151
Opportunities will be offered for both the student who needs extra work in mathematics and the student who wants enrichment. Small-group instruction and opportunities for individualized learning will make it possible for each child to explore various topics. The course may include activities using manipulative materials to reinforce understanding of concepts and operations, problem-solving activities, and enrichment activities. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades K, 1, 2, or 3.

Mathematics, Grades 4-5 0151
Students will be grouped according to the type of mathematical experience they need. Small-group and individualized activities will be used to provide experiences appropriate for each student. Topics addressed may vary from work with fractions or integers to investigation of a set of prime numbers. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades 4 or 5.

Art, Grades K-5 0101
This course will give students experience in a variety of art media. Opportunities will be provided for the participants to choose a particular medium for concentrated work, to increase their knowledge of the skill in handling the medium, to experiment with variations, and to explore as wide a variety of art media as time permits. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades K-5.

Introduction to Computers, Grades K-3 0155
This program is designed for students with little or no experience with computers. Students will learn how to use the computer and printer. Introductory keyboarding skills, proper care of disks, and exposure to several different software programs will be covered. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades K, 1, or 2.

Computer Applications, Grades 4-5 0157
This program is designed for students with prior experience with computers. Word processing will be the primary focus of instruction for creative writing as well as other language activities. Enrollment is open to students who have completed Grades 3, 4 or 5.