Lorem & Ipsum. Greenwich Public Schools 2014 Secondary Summer School Program

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1 [Street Address] [City], [State][Postal Code] Lorem & Ipsum Greenwich Public Schools 2014 Secondary Summer School Program Location: Central Middle School 9 Indian Rock Lane Greenwich, CT Grades 6-12 (Registration begins on April 4, 2014) Program Dates: July 1 st August 5 th Jennifer Bencivengo - Summer School Coordinator Barbara Varanelli - Site Supervisor

2 2 Superintendent of Schools Dr. William McKersie Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ellen A. Flanagan Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Learning Ms. Irene Parisi Managing Director of Operations Mr. Ben Branyan Director of Pupil Personnel Ms. Mary P. Forde Director of Human Resources Dr. Robert Lichtenfeld Director of Communications Ms. Kimberley D. Eves Summer School Coordinator Jennifer Bencivengo 2014 GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS' SUMMER PROGRAM Welcome to the 2014 Summer Program of the Greenwich Public Schools. We offer traditional five-week academic courses and workshops that meet the special interests and needs of students. Programs and courses are offered for credit,, acceleration, review, or make-up. Please use the catalogue for descriptions of the type and length of the courses, and feel free to contact us with any further questions. We hope you will find the Summer Program offers an opportunity for students to grow intellectually and personally. Summer learning maintains skills, takes a step beyond, and stretches the imagination. The journey begins with registration. Sincerely, Jennifer Bencivengo Summer School Coordinator REGISTRATION BEGINS ON April 4, REGISTRATION 1. Registration may be conducted online at or by mail. Mail-in registration must be received by Tuesday, June 12th. The address for mail-in registration is: 309 Palmer Hill Road, Riverside, CT Complete the entire registration form. Forms for secondary students enrolled in credit, make-up/credit recovery, review or acceleration courses MUST have a signature from the student s guidance counselor. All students must register at their MAY 2014 grade levels except where otherwise noted in the brochure. To be eligible for credit recovery in a full year course or semester course, the student must have the signature of their school counselor or administrator. 3. Registration for all math acceleration and bridge to classes must include the signature of the student s math instructor from the school year. No student will be eligible for acceleration without this signature. 4. If you have any doubts regarding the selection of courses, please confer with a guidance counselor or your child s principal before enrolling. 5. No student will be registered without payment in full. Make bank check, money order or credit card authorization payable to TOWN OF GREENWICH. No refunds will be issued unless a class is canceled. No personal checks are accepted.. 6. Grades for secondary school students will be reported to their receiving schools, where they will be recorded on the transcript as grades earned in Summer School. Grades earned during the school year will also remain on the student s record. Note: It is possible to audit any course for the tuition fee, with the exception of Chemistry, which may not be audited REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 1. Fill in all information on the registration form. Full tuition must accompany the registration. NO personal checks are accepted. 2. All registration will be processed on a first-come basis. 3. You will be notified if a course is over or under subscribed. Otherwise, assume your registration has been accepted. GPS Summer School reserves the right to cancel a course at any time before classes begin. If a course is canceled, the student will receive a full refund. 4. Course title, description, type, code and fees may be found in the brochure. 5. Any student who did not attend a Greenwich Public School during the school year must provide a current (within 1 year) CT HAR3 physical proof of immunization, and TB risk assessment at the time of registration. Forms are available from any school nurse in any Greenwich Public School. REGISTRATION BEGINS ON April 4,

3 GENERAL INFORMATION The aim of the Greenwich Public Schools Summer Program is to provide courses to resident and nonresident, public, private, and parochial students in pre-kindergarten to grade 12. IMPORTANT DATES: The Summer Program is in session from Tuesday, July 1 through Tuesday, August 5, 2014, unless otherwise noted. Please note some courses run less than 5 weeks. HOURS: 1st Session: 7:45am to 9:45am 2nd Session: 10:00am to 12:00pm 3rd Session: 7:30am to 12:30pm Please note, some courses have different hours and are noted as such in the brochure. LOCATION: Central Middle School TRANSPORTATION: The Board of Education does not provide transportation for the Summer Program. TUITION: Tuition varies with the length of the course. There will be no charge for textbooks or supplies except as noted. Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. In addition, nonresidents pay a fee of $50 for EACH course. Remit certified bank check, money order, or completed credit card authorization to Town of Greenwich. The operational plans for the summer school programs are based on the number of students enrolled by Friday, June 13, After this date, we cannot guarantee placement. No personal checks are accepted. ATTENDANCE: Since the Summer School program covers a great deal of material in a short period of time, punctuality and perfect attendance are expected. Students who are unable to remain in Summer School for the length of the course because of other commitments should not apply. If a student who is enrolled in a credit-bearing, makeup or acceleration course misses four or more class periods, the student will not receive credit for the course with the fourth absence. The fourth absence results in loss of credit or grade. If a student is enrolled for improvement, the student will not receive a grade upon the fourth absence. Three tardies to class will equal one absence. (A tardy of 5-30 minutes will count as 1/3 absence.) Every effort will be made to reach parents/guardians by phone if a student has accumulated three absences to confirm the student is in danger of losing credit or a grade for that course. CONDUCT: All school conduct codes for the regular school year are in effect during the summer session at all summer school locations. Dismissal from Summer School based on these codes is the decision of the Summer School Administration. COURSE AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS: Please note the school where the course is being held. Room assignments will be posted at that school on the first day of class, Monday, July 1, REFUND POLICY: In the event a course is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, students will be refunded the entire registration fee. No refunds will be made for courses unless the course is canceled. No tuition refund will be given to students who are requested to leave the program because of non-attendance, disruptive behavior, or violations of school conduct code. MEDICAL INFORMATION: Any student who has not attended a Greenwich Public School in the school year must provide proof of a current (within 1 year) CT HAR3 physical, proof of immunization, and TB risk assessment. This form can be obtained from any Greenwich Public School nurse or it can be requested in writing with a self addressed stamped envelope to: Greenwich Summer School, 309 Palmer Hill Road, Riverside, CT A student may not attend the first day of Summer School class unless these forms have been received. FINAL REPORT CARDS: Final report cards will be mailed to students on the last day of Summer School. Duplicate records will be submitted to the sending school officials that are designated on the registration form. Those students with a material debt will not receive a final report until all obligations are met. ADMINISTRATION: The Site Supervisor of Summer School exercises general administrative and supervisory control of Summer School. All registration forms can be found on our website at: No student will be allowed to attend the first day of school without this form on file. Early registration by mail is encouraged in order to avoid course cancellation. For further questions, contact the Summer School office at: GPSsummerschool@greenwich.k12.ct.us *PLEASE NOTE, THE REGISTRATION FORM, EMERGENCY FORM, AND CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH THE REQUIRED TUITION TO: GREENWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM 309 Palmer Hill Road Riverside, CT *You will receive notification when you have registered your child and we have received the: *registration form *emergency form *tuition payment If the registration is incomplete, your registration will not be processed, and you will be notified by or postcard. Students should report to CMS on the first day of their assigned classes, and classes and room numbers will be posted inside the front doors of the school. Staff will be available to assist students in finding their classes and assigned rooms at Central. 3

4 Middle/High School Course Schedule At Central Middle School 5-Week Courses Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Chemistry 7:30 am-9:30 am Bridge to Algebra - 7:45 am-8:45 am College Workshop A 8:45 am-9:45 am College Workshop B 8:50 am-9:50 am PSAT and SAT Preparation Critical Reading and Writing 10:00 am-11:15 am PSAT and SAT I Preparation Math 9:30 am-11:30 am Bridge to Pre-Algebra 7 11:30 am-1:30 pm Bridge to Math 6A 5-Week Courses from: 7:45 am-9:45 am Algebra 1 - (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) English as a Second Language - 1 / 2 (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) subject to change Geometry (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) Art Composition (gr. 8-12) (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) Language Arts Grades 6 / 7 (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) 5-Week Courses from: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Algebra II - (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) English as a Second Language 3 / 4 (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) subject to change Math Grades 6 / 7 (Tuesday, July 1- Tuesday, August 5) 3-Week Courses from: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Trigonometry - Bridge to Honors Pre-Calculus (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) 3-Week Courses from: 7:45 am-9:45 am American History 1st semester (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) English 9/10 Semester 1 - (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) English 11/12 Semester 1 - (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) Civics - 3 weeks only (Wednesday, July 16 - Tuesday, August 5) Physical Education (Monday, July 7- Friday, July 25) 3-Week Courses from: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Contemporary America - (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) Focus on Writing (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) Executive Functioning Skills (incoming grades 9-12) (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 22) American History 2nd semester - (Wednesday, July 16 - Tuesday, August 5) English 9 /10 Semester 2 - (Wednesday, July 16 - Tuesday, August 5) English 11/12 Semester 2 - (Wednesday, July 16 - Tuesday, August 5) Solving Crimes Through Scientific Methods-Forensics Grades 6,7,8 (Wednesday, July 16 - Tuesday, August 5) 2-Week Courses from: 7:45 am-9:45 am Robotics (gr. 5-8) (Tuesday, July 1-Tuesday, July 15) It is important to note, all courses are subject to cancellation based on enrollment. In the event a course is cancelled, a refund will be processed Middle School and High School Course Offerings at: Central Middle School July 1 August 5 MISCELLANEOUS Art Composition (grade 8-12) Offers students a kinesthetic experience of art where physical gesture is combined with the properties of color and line to create compositions that are open ended and process oriented. Students will curate a selection of ten pieces that will best represent a wide range of media renditions from thumbnail sketches to mural work. The works will be part of a portfolio that includes many of the samples required by art colleges. The collective works, critiques and celebration of each of the assignments, will build selfconfidence, encourage risk taking, problem solving, cooperation, and sensory awareness. code SM236 tuition $ 386 College Application Workshop Eliminate the worrying in the fall! This college workshop will concentrate on writing the college essay and application short answer questions, completing the college application, and preparing for the college interview process. 7:45-8:45 workshop A code SM5610 tuition $331 8:45-9:45 workshop B code SM5620 tuition $331 Executive Functioning Skills (grades 9-12) 3 weeks only This course will provide an opportunity for students to review, refine and build the skills necessary to succeed in high school. Instruction will focus on goal setting, sustaining attention, organization, time management, note taking, communication skills, and listening skills. code SM5210 tuition $ 232 Physical Education credit recovery/credit For students who need physical education credit in order to meet graduation requirements or for those who want to maintain fitness. The course includes physical conditioning, team and individual sports. Grades will be based on attendance and participation. Semester make-up (30 hours=.25 credit). code SM90125 tuition $ 386 PSAT and SAT Preparation Critical Reading and Writing Test-taking strategies and review for the critical reading and writing portions of the PSAT and SAT I exam. Practice tests will be administered, analyzed and scored for individual assessment and intervention. code SM5300 tuition $331 (includes textbook) PSAT and SAT I Preparation Math Test-taking strategies and review the math section of the PSAT and SAT I exam. Practice tests will be administered, analyzed and scored for individual assessment and intervention. code SM5200 tuition $331 (includes textbook) 4

5 ENGLISH English Grades 9 / 10 Semester 1 This course is designed to strengthen writing, reading, and critical analysis skills. Students will read poetry, short stories, essays and short novels. After class discussion and instruction, students will have individual conferences with the teacher. Vocabulary, grammar and writing mechanics will be important aspects of this course. English Grades 9 / 10 Semester 2 This course is designed to build student competencies in the areas of reading, writing and critical analysis. Instruction in the area of language will focus on editing skills, vocabulary, and word usage. Reading instruction will focus on basic and interpretative reading skills while writing instruction will build on basic writing principles through a variety of literary pieces and persuasive essays. English Grades 11 / 12 Semester 1 The emphasis in this course is on developing ability in essay writing and skill in analyzing a piece of literature. Students examine the works of authors in several genres: poetry; short story; novel; and nonfiction. Students are expected to write several formal essays. Each student will receive individual help in writing and critical analysis from the teacher. English Grades 11 / 12 Semester 2 This course is designed to extend critical reading skills through a variety of short stories, plays, poems and independent reading assignments. The writing instruction will develop college prep writing skills through a variety of narrative, expository, persuasive, and imaginative pieces. Students will write a variety of formal essays. Focus on Writing (Grades 9-12) /* This is an intensive writing course that centers on the process of writing, pre-writing activities, first draft, revision, proofreading and preparing final copy. Emphasis will be on expository and persuasive writing for high school, college and business purposes. Individual writing conferences, a writing journal and daily in-class writing are required of all students. *for Communications courses Language Arts 6 and 7 make-up/review/ This course will help students improve reading and writing skills. Instruction will be given in vocabulary development, reading comprehension and organizational skills. This course also focuses on the middle school writing skills and will review narrative, descriptive and expository forms. Students must have completed grade 6 or 7 to enroll in this course. code SM3620 tuition $386 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE English as a Second Language I/II review This course is open to students (grades 6-12) with less than two years of formal instruction in English language proficiency. The emphasis will be on developing listening comprehension and speaking abilities. In addition to a study of communication skills, the course will provide intensive language practice to meet individual student s needs. code S90200 (Grades 6-12) tuition $386 English as a Second Language III/IV review This course is open to students (grades 6-12) with at least two years of English or permission of the current ESL instructor. The student will develop advanced skills in speaking, grammar, reading, and writing through readings and class discussions. Reading skills will focus on analysis and interpretation of literature as well as identification of facts and details. Close attention will be given to developing and perfecting code S95100 (Grades 6-12) tuition $386 SOCIAL STUDIES & HISTORY American History (Semester 1).5 credit recovery The course covers American History from the Revolutionary Period to the Civil War. Traditional areas of focus include the American Revolution, the Constitutional Period, the Jefferson and the Jackson Eras, and the Civil War. code S94155 tuition $ 232 American History (Semester 2).5 credit recovery The course covers American History from Reconstruction to World War II. Areas of focus include Reconstruction, the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Era, Imperialism, the Depression, the New Deal, and the two World Wars. Credit for this course is dependent upon successful completion of the research paper proficiency. code S94155 tuition $ 232 Civics review/.5 credit recovery This course will investigate the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present, with an emphasis on the representative morals of government at the federal, state and local levels. In developing an understanding of and appreciation for current and recent events, this course investigates historical and contemporary conflicts over constitutional principles and how the changing role of government has specific implications for the individual and society. code S94156 tuition $232 Contemporary America review/.5 credit recovery This course investigates the history of the United States from the Second World War to the present. In developing an understanding and appreciation of the United States evolving role within the global community, this course will investigate historical and contemporary conflicts over ideological principles, competing national interests and geo- political rivalries as they affect the development and application of American foreign policy. Elements of geography, international politics, and economics are incorporated throughout the course. code S94175 tuition $232 5

6 MATHEMATICS Bridge to 6A acceleration The goal of Bridge to Math 6A is to prepare students to be successful in advanced middle school mathematics. Required: Recommendation by current math instructor. Code: SM175 tuition $386 Math Grade 6 and 7 make-up/review This course is for students who would benefit from a review of math goals and objectives for grades 6 and 7 in order to prepare them for greater success at the next grade level. This class is for students who have completed grade 6 or 7. code SM2120 tuition $386 Bridge to Pre-Algebra 7 acceleration This course is designed to enable students who achieved an A-1 in 6th grade math (Math 6) to accelerate to Pre-Algebra in grade 7. Successful completion of Pre- Algebra 7 prepares the student for Algebra in 8th grade. Required: current math teacher recommendation and counselor/administrator signature to enroll in this course. code SM2110 tuition $386 Pre-Algebra make-up/review This course is designed to for students who need to make-up or review Pre-Algebra. Required: current math teacher recommendation and counselor/administrator signature to enroll in this course. code SM2150 tuition $386 Bridge to Algebra 8 acceleration This course is designed to enable students to accelerate to Algebra I in grade 8. Successful completion of Algebra I in grade 8 makes a student eligible to take Geometry or Honors Geometry in grade 9. Required: current math teacher recommendation and counselor/administrator signature to enroll in this course. code SM tuition $386 Algebra/Geometry Course 1 review/1.0 credit recovery This course is for students who have already taken Algebra/Geometry Course 1 and did not successfully complete the course during the school year, or for those who want to improve their skills and/or grade. Topics include angles, triangles, ratio and proportion, algebraic expressions, and coordinate planes. Emphasis is on problem solving, use of technology and real world applications. code S99100 tuition $386 Algebra/Geometry Course 2 review/1.0 credit recovery This course is for students who have already taken Algebra/Geometry Course 2 and did not successfully complete the course during the school year, or for those who want to improve their skills and/or grade. Topics include perimeter, area, surface area and volume, measurement and calculation, geometric probability and compound shapes. Emphasis is on problem solving, use of technology and real world applications. code S99100 tuition $386 Trigonometry Bridge to Honors Pre-Calculus This course is designed for the student who has taken Algebra 2 A and wants to proceed to Honors Pre-calculus. This course will include a review in greater depth of the topics studied in Algebra II and introduce the topics of trig functions, triangle trigonometry, trig equations, formulas and applications. With teacher recommendation, successful students can registration in Honors Pre-calculus. code SM2160 tuition: $386 Algebra I review/make-up/1.0 credit recovery This course is for students who have already taken Algebra I or Extended Algebra and did not successfully complete the course during the school year, or for those who want to improve their skills in preparation for the next course in the mathematical sequence or Algebra II. This course includes work in order of operations, solving linear equations, positive and negative numbers and fundamental operations with polynomials, factoring, powers, roots, systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations. code S92100 tuition $386 Geometry review /1.0 credit recovery This course is for students who have already taken Geometry A or Geometry B and did not successfully complete the course during the school year, or for those who want to improve their skills and/or grade in Geometry. A passing grade in Algebra I is required to register for this course. Topics include geometric reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, polygons, three-dimensional solids and circles. code S99100 tuition $386 Algebra II review/1.0 credit recovery This course is for students who have already taken Algebra 2A or 2B and did not successfully complete the course during the school year, or for those who want to improve their skills in preparation for the next course in the mathematical sequence. This course covers linear systems, quadratic functions, probability and the counting principle, complex numbers, polynomial functions, series and sequences, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, and conic sections. code S92110 tuition $386 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Chemistry 1.0 credit recovery/credit This college preparatory course with lab is designed to develop understanding and skills in four areas of Chemistry: fundamental concepts; practical applications; laboratory techniques; and mathematical applications. A final exam will be given in the course. Due to the comprehensiveness and duration of the course, the attendance policy will be strictly enforced. Prerequisite: Algebra I code S91100 tuition $774 Robotics (grades 5-8) Cool just got even cooler with the invention of SPIDER III, the third generation of Spider that offers the most advanced design and technology available. With its radical walking style, this intelligent robot avoids interference. SPIDER III emits a light sensor beam; detects bogus things in front of it, signaling it to change direction and continue on a new path of righteousness. SPIDER III emits light sensor rays and judges by the reflection if there are any obstacles in front and gives signals in the form of electric pulses to alter the rotating direction of the left side motor to evade obstacles. Code SM2140 tuition $ 204 Solving Crimes through the Scientific Method Students will be introduced to the exciting field of forensic investigation by solving non-violent crimes. The course will teach students the importance of applying observation, comparison, and deductive reasoning to solve a real-life mystery. Students will learn how to collect and analyze trace evidence such as fingerprints, hair, fibers, and handwriting samples in a cross-curricular unit designed to promote science, math, reading, and writing skills. Code SM1100 tuition: $232 6