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2 Pre-7th and Pre-8th Grade Academic Enrichment Programs HSPT Test Preparation Program June 24, 2013 to July 26, 2013, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm $1,150 To meet the academic needs of boys and girls entering the seventh and eighth grades, La Salle offers a program centering on reading, writing and math. These core classes are supplemented by workshops in science, computer science (web design), and art which meet on alternate days throughout the program. The Pre-7th and Pre-8th Grade Program also offers preparation for high school entrance examinations (the HSPT test given by most area high schools). Students prepare for high school entrance tests through a full-scale practice test and through weekly practice units. Pre-7th Math Courses Math 7-1 This course is designed for the student who has taken some pre-algebra in the current school year and will continue with pre-algebra in the fall. The student may also begin Algebra I during the coming school year. This course is appropriate for honors level students. Topics include: Integers, rder of perations, Evaluating Expressions, Solving Basic Equations, Solving Inequalities, Coordinates and Graphing, Exponents, Monomials, and Polynomials. Math 7-2 This course is for those students with limited experience with pre-algebra concepts or who will begin pre-algebra in the fall. Topics include: Fractions, Decimals, Ratios and Proportions, Percents, Integers, rder of perations, Evaluating Expressions, and Solving Equations. Pre-8th Math Courses Algebra II This advanced course is designed for those students that have already completed a full year of Algebra I. Math 8-1 This course is designed for the student who will begin a full year of Algebra I in the fall or who has begun Algebra I this current school year. This course is appropriate for honors level students. Topics include: rder of perations, Solving Equations, Exponents, Monomials, Polynomials, FIL method, Polynomial Equations and Factoring Polynomials. Math 8-2 This course is designed for the student who has taken some pre-algebra during the current school year. Topics include: Integers, rder of perations, Evaluating Expressions, Solving Basic Equations, Solving Inequalities, Coordinates and Graphing, Exponents, and Monomials. Math 8-3 This course is for those students who have limited experience with pre-algebra or who will begin pre-algebra in the fall. Topics include: Fractions, Decimals, Ratios and Proportions, Percents, Integers, rder of perations, Evaluating Expressions, and Solving Equations. Pre-9th Grade Academic Enrichment Program June 24, 2013 to July 25, 2013 Monday through Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 am Algebra I+ 9:40 to 10:40 am English 10:50 to 11:50 am Algebra II+ To meet the academic needs of boys and girls entering 9th grade, La Salle offers a program to help students make the transition to a high school setting. Students can take courses in Math and English which will help to prepare them for a high school experience and the expectations that will be placed upon them. The program is open to all area students male and female that will be attending 9th grade in September. Writing Enrichment Program June 24, 2013 to July 24, 2013 Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm $ This course is open to any high school student male or female looking to improve his or her writing skills. Classes will be in groups of five to seven and will work specifically on writing persuasively in all subject areas. Some topics covered will be: How do I get started? Where do I find the best information? How do I make my writing stand out? PSAT/SAT Preparation Courses June 25, 2013 to July 25, 2013 Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am to 1:00 pm pen to Any High School Student Male or Female PSAT/SAT Math Course This twenty hour course reviews the basic principles of Arithmetic, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, Data Analysis, Geometry and Trigonometry. Strategies are introduced for handling the new SAT problems involving these principles. Students will use ten SAT tests to learn principles and strategies so that they will become comfortable with the formatting and type of questions on the actual test. PSAT/SAT Verbal Courses These twenty-five hour courses begin with a series of diagnostic tests focusing on sentence completions, analogies, reading comprehension, and written English. The new SAT requirements are stressed along with a general review of test taking strategies. There are practice tests given during the five weeks of the course and a Review Class prior to the PSAT and ctober SAT. It is strongly advised that a student enroll in both courses, however the option exists to take just one. PSAT/SAT Critical Reading This course will focus on reading comprehension, sentence completion and paragraph length critical reading. PSAT/SAT Writing This course will be devoted to helping the student organize and express his or her ideas more clearly. It will also reinforce correct grammar, usage and word choice.

3 Summer Session 2013 Pre-7th and Pre-8th Enrichment Program Registration Deadline June 1, 2013 Student s Name male female Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) Address (Number & Street) Pre-7th Pre-8th City State Primary Phone number Zip Code Please register my child for The competitive scholarship examination only (Free of Charge) Competitive scholarship examination (Given Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9-10:45am in room 204) The test consists of one section of math and one section of English. This is NT the pre-7th practice test. Summer Session enrollment only Not taking scholarship test (Deposit fee is $100 to reserve a space Tuition balance of $1050 is due by June1, 2013) Competitive Scholarship examination and Summer Session enrollment (Deposit fee is $ to reserve a space) Transportation ption (Additional $ Fee) Need to request by May 28, 2013 If choosing this option, please indicate on the line below the closest major intersection. Secondary Phone Number Emergency Contact Phone number Balance of Summer Session tuition is due by June 1, 2013 for a roster to be created for your child. Name of Grade School Parent or Guardian I do not want my child s image used for any Summer Session promotions (i.e. camp website or brochure). For ffice Use nly Date Paid Amount Paid $ Check Number Please read the math course descriptions on the La Salle website (select the Summer Programs tab) and choose the math course for which you would wish to be enrolled during this upcoming Summer Session at La Salle. All students will be enrolled in either 7th or 8th grade English. Math course chosen: (honors) (honors) Algebra 2

4 Summer Session 2013 Pre-9th Enrichment Program Registration Deadline June 10, 2013 Student s Name male female Address (Number & Street) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) City State Zip Code Home Phone Number Cell Number Please register my child for: English Algebra I + Algebra II+ Each course costs $325. If both courses are taken, the fee is only $600. Classes will meet Mondays thru Thursdays from June 24, 2013 until July 25, 2013 Class times are: 8:30-9:30 am 9:40-10:40 am 10:50-11:50 am Transportation ption (Additional $ Fee) Need to request by May 28, 2013 If choosing this option, please indicate on the line below the closest major intersection. Emergency Contact Number Name of Grade School Balance of Summer Session tuition is due by June 10, 2013 for a roster to be created for your child. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) For ffice Use nly Date Paid Amount Paid $ Check Number English Course Description The English course is the same for all students and will focus on the fundamentals of writing a five paragraph essay. It will work to develop a student s abilities in reading comprehension, writing, grammar and usage skills and vocabulary. Math Course Descriptions Algebra I + This course is designed for the student who will be taking regular or advanced algebra I in the coming school year. It will focus on solving equations, monomials and polynomials and various topics in a first year algebra course. Algebra II + This course is for those students that have already completed an algebra I course and are ready for an accelerated math experience. I do not want my child s image used for any Summer Session promotions (i.e. camp website or brochure).

5 Summer Session 2013 SAT/PSAT Preparation Course Registration Deadline June 10, 2013 Classes meet Tuesdays AND Thursdays from June 25, 2013 to July 25, 2013 Student s Name male female Parent s/guardian s Name Please check one: SAT Verbal $200 SAT Writing $275 SAT Math $350 All 3 courses $675 Parent s/guardian s Student s Current School Student s Date of Birth For ffice Use nly Date Paid Amount Paid $ Address (Number & Street) Check Number Telephone Emergency Contact Number Cell Number

6 Summer Session 2013 Writing Enrichment Course Registration Deadline June 10, 2013 Classes meet Mondays AND wednesdays from June 24, 2013 to July 24, 2013 Student s Name male female Parent s/guardian s Name Meets Mondays and Wednesdays June 24, 213 to July 24, :00 am until 12:00 pm Cost: $500 Parent s/guardian s For ffice Use nly Student s Current School Date Paid Student s Current Grade Amount Paid $ Check Number Address (Number & Street) City State Zip Code Telephone Number Emergency Contact Number Cell Number Student s (optional)

U lt i m at e S u m m e r E x p e r i e n c e s 2013 Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2911 phone 215 233 1418 fax www.lschs.

Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013 SAT Preparation Courses Math, Critical Reading, and Writing

to July 24, 2013 Positional July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013 Rocket Camps Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013

Microsoft IT Academy Boys and Girls Grades 13 to 18 June 10, 2013 to June 21, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 19, 2013 Football Camp Boys

Lacrosse Camps DIGITAL DESIGN Boys Ages 11 to 16 Digital Images with June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 Adobe Photoshop Boys Ages 5 to 16

Peak Performance Camps Boys Entering Grades 6 to 10 June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013 Running Camp Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 August

to July 11, 2013 Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro Soccer Camp Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 Monday

June 17, 2013 to August 16, 2013 Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Monday to Thursday July 15, 2013 to

7 U lt i m at e S u m m e r E x p e r i e n c e s 2013 Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania phone fax ACADEMICS MUSIC Academic Enrichment Programs Pre-7th Grade, Pre-8th, and Pre-9th Grades June 24, 2013 to July 26, 2013 Jazz Camp Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5 to 9 June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013 SAT Preparation Courses Math, Critical Reading, and Writing Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays June 25, 2013 to July 25, 2013 ATHLETICS Writing Enrichment Meets Mondays and Wednesdays June 24, 2013 to July 24, 2013 Positional July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013 Rocket Camps Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013 Basketball Camps Boys Ages 9 to 15 June 24, 2013 through June 28, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 12, 2013 Microsoft IT Academy Boys and Girls Grades 13 to 18 June 10, 2013 to June 21, 2013 July 8, 2013 to July 19, 2013 Football Camp Boys Ages 8 to 16 July 22, 2013 to July 25, 2013 Baseball Camps Boys Ages 8 to 15 Hitting Instruction July 1, 2013 to July 3, 2013 Lacrosse Camps DIGITAL DESIGN Boys Ages 11 to 16 Digital Images with June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 Adobe Photoshop Boys Ages 5 to 16 and Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Girls Ages 5 to 13 Monday to Thursday June 17, 2013 to June 21, 2013 June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013 Peak Performance Camps Boys Entering Grades 6 to 10 June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013 Running Camp Boys and Girls Grades 5 to 9 August 5, 2013 to August 8, 2013 Advanced Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Monday to Thursday July 1, 2013 to July 11, 2013 Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro Soccer Camp Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 16 Monday to Thursday July 29, 2013 to August 2, 2013 July 15, 2013 to July 25, 2013 DAY CAMP Future Stars Day Camp Boys and Girls Ages 4 to 13 June 17, 2013 to August 16, 2013 Web Design with Adobe Dreamweaver Boys and Girls Grades 7 to 12 Monday to Thursday July 15, 2013 to July 25, 2013 All camps are held on the campus of. For a camp application or additional information, please call (215) or visit

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