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1 BROCKTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUMMER FUN 2015 Register online and save $10 per session

2 The Community Schools Story Brockton Community Schools was founded in 1970 to provide community education, enrichment and recreation opportunities to children and adults throughout the city. In the past four decades, it has grown and evolved, serving thousands of children and adults in a wide variety of programs, from basketball leagues to sewing courses, English As A Second Language Instruction, GED preparation, automotive repair, yoga and computer classes. Community Schools also provides highly successful vacation and before- and after-school academic and enrichment programs for Brockton children, providing safe spaces and caring adults 12 months a year. A division of the Brockton Public Schools, Community Schools is operated and staffed by highly-qualified professionals from the educational, business, sports and arts communities. The office is open throughout the year, and suggestions for new programs and ideas for how to improve our offerings are always welcome. Community Schools currently oversees four major programmatic areas: academic support and enrichment programs for students, continuing education and ESL services for adults, and recreation and enrichment programs for the community. Brockton Community Schools 43 Crescent Street Brockton, MA (508) communityschools@bpsma.org Visit us on the web at: TABLE OF CONTENTS Enrichment Fun Cooperative Sports & Games 4 Kiddie Fun Camp 4 Mini Day Fun Camp 5 Interactive Learning Camps Grades 2-5 Summer Reading Adventures 6 Reader s Theater/Summer Skits 6 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 6 Smart Start Extended Day 7 Summer Enrichment Programs Act One Scene I 8 Summerfest 8 Summer Athletic Programs Summer Aquatics 9 Get Ready 10 Raise Up Basketball Camp 11 Afternoon Junior Boxer Camp 11 Summer School Driver Education 14 Adult Learning & Enrichment Programs Adult Learning Center 15 Adult Enrichment & Recreation 15 Registration 16 2

3 City of Brockton BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Kathleen A. Smith, JD Superintendent of Schools Maxine Richardson, Director Community Schools Phone (508) Fax (508) Dear Residents and Friends, Welcome to the Summer Session of Brockton Community Schools. We have provided quality enrichment and educational opportunities to tens of thousands of greater Brockton residents for over 44 years, making it one of the most successful community education programs in Massachusetts. Our programs give children and adults an opportunity to have fun, learn and connect with their friends and neighbors in a relaxed setting. Young students can have fun while developing motor and social skills in our Cooperative Sports and Games programs. Mini Day Fun Camp incorporates arts and crafts, movement and play. Students can choose from a variety of sports in our Get Ready program. Those students learning to swim or training to compete should join our Aquatics program. Budding actors will benefit from our celebrated Act One Scene 1 theater program, culminating in two productions at the end of the session. Academic Enrichment camps are always popular. Elementary school students can choose reading or camps that provide hands-on learning and real life situations. Summer School for Rising 9 th Graders and High School students provides the opportunity to earn credits and improve skills and knowledge in various courses. For adults we are offering an expanded Aquatics program this summer. If you are looking for an early morning workout in the pool, an evening swim class or an aqua exercise class, our highly trained instructors are there to help you reach your goals. Whether you are a Brockton resident or a member of a neighboring town, we invite you to join us in experiencing the many program offerings available this summer. Please visit to register online and for more information. Join the fun this summer! Sincerely, Maxine Richardson Director of Community Schools Crosby Administration Building 43 Crescent St. Brockton, Massachusetts

4 Cooperative Sports & Games (Ages 3-4) This program is designed to help your preschooler improve his/her motor development and build socialization skills. Activities include circle games, relays, group games and modified sports like teeball and kickball. Two-week sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Baker School. Cooperative Sports & Games (Ages 5-6) This program for children entering kindergarten or first grade is geared toward improving gross motor skills and building socialization skills such as cooperation and good sportsmanship. Activities are conducted both in and outdoors and include modified sports (tee-ball and kickball), circle games, relays and other age-appropriate games. Two-week sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Baker School. Sessions: Resident Non-Resident 1 - July 7 th -16 th $65 $ July 21 st -30 th $65 $75 Kiddie Fun Camp (Entering Grades K & 1) Children entering kindergarten and first grade will take part in activities including arts and crafts, cooking, storytelling, and a variety of games for a fun-filled camp experience. Two-week sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Baker School. Sessions: Resident Non-Resident 1 - July 7 th -16 th $90 $ July 21 st -30 th $90 $105 Fun for Ages 3-6 PreK & Kindergarten Fun Camp Children entering PreK and Kindergarten are invited to take part in our interactive PreK & Kindergarten Fun Camp. The program will be held at the Barrett Russell School, 45 Oakdale Avenue, and give children with disabilities an opportunity to learn, grow and have summer fun with their typicallydeveloping peers. Two-week sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the Community Schools Office at (508) Sessions: Resident Non-Resident 1 - July 7 th -16 th $90 $ July 21 st -30 th $90 $105

5 Mini Day Fun Camp for Grades 2-7 Designed for children entering Grades 2-7, this camp includes a recreational swim in Manning Pool at Brockton High School, a variety of sports and games, arts and crafts projects that utilize a wide range of materials, movement drama, puppetry, musical games and songs. Held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Brockton High School. Free lunch 11:30 a.m. to noon. Sessions: Resident Non-Resident 1 - July 7 th -July 9 th $55 $ July 14 th -16 th $55 $ July 21 st -23 rd $55 $ July 28 th -July 30 th $55 $70 Register online for any Community Schools program and save $10 per session at 5

6 Interactive Learning Camps entering Grades 2-5 Summer Reading Adventures Camp Entering Grades 2-3 Dive into a sea of summer adventures and discover the wonderful world of reading. Explore summer activities through poetry, reader s theater and literature. Your child will be actively engaged in hands-on literacy experiences and foster a lifelong love of literacy. Reader s Theater/Summer Skits Entering Grades 4-5 Sink your teeth into summer reading by creating your own stories and skits. Explore famous authors and poets through book writing, reader s theater and other hands-on experiences. Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Math Camp Entering Grades 2-5 Mastering math has never been so fun and exciting! Students will be aces in arithmetic at the end of a two-week session. Certified teachers will show students how much fun math can really be, demonstrating how addition, subtraction, multiplication and division have real world applications. Students will visit a bank vault, run a camp store, form a business and play the Who Wants to be a Millionaire game. Participants will develop more confidence and hone their skills, increase self-esteem and map futures through math. Dates: July 6 - July 30, 2015 Days: Monday - Thursday Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free Lunch 11:30 a.m. - noon Location: Mary E. Baker School, 45 Quincy Street Session 1 July 6 - July 16 $110 for residents $135 for non-residents 6 Session 2 July 20 - July 30 $110 for residents $135 for non-residents

7 Smart Start Extended Day Program The Smart Start Extended Day Program is an academic and enrichment extension program offered that provides safe spaces, caring adults and a fun and interactive learning environment during the summer, school vacations and before- and after-school during the school year. Staffed by certified teachers and other personnel, the Extended Day program is operated at 12 school sites during the school year, one school site during school vacations, and this summer will be held at the Dr. William Arnone School. This fee-based program is a value to many working parents who want to make sure that their children are not only having fun, but learning during outof-school time. Vouchers are accepted through PACE. During the summer, Smart Start Extended Day provides a relaxed environment where students continue to build upon their year-round education through fun activities, crafts and recreational opportunities. Special events, themed activities and field trips are held throughout the summer. Students in Grades K-3 can take advantage of visits to the Manning Swimming Pool. Participants in Grades 4-7 take part in the Get Ready & Aquatics Programs at Brockton High School this summer. Students identified in need of academic support will also receive instruction from certified teachers at no extra cost! ONLINE PAYMENTS AVAILABLE Manage & pay your child s Smart Start account online! For more information, visit 7

8 ACT ONE SCENE 1 A Theater Arts Program for Young Performers Young actors and actresses are given the opportunity to take the stage in a highly energetic summer production staged by Carol Thomas, the celebrated former director of the Brockton High School Drama Department. Performers entering Grades 5-12 are given the fundamentals of staging a show, from dramatics and dialogue to prop building, costuming and promotions. The four-week summer program is held at Brockton High School and culminates in two performances of an original musical production, where participants can showcase their talents for their families, friends and audiences. ACT ONE SCENE 1 Week July 6, 7, 8, 9 Week July 13, 14, 15, 16 Week July 20, 21, 22, 23 Production Week...July 27, 28, 29, 30 Production Nights...July 31 & August 1 The program is held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. except during production week. Transportation will be provided. FEES $175 residents $225 non-residents Bring the whole family to SUMMERFEST August 15, AM to 4 PM A Fun, Free, Family Event at Brockton High School Sponsored by the Summerfest Committee 8

9 Aquatics for all ages and abilities Early Morning Wake-Up Workout Jumpstart the day with a quick aquatic workout that combines calisthenics and stretches in the shallow end of the pool. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:00 8:00 AM. A 4-week session is held July 7 30 at a cost of $80. STUDENTS Swimming Instruction Community Schools offers swimming lessons to the beginner with little or no experience in the water, as well as more advanced instruction for those ready to master the four competitive strokes. All courses are held at the BHS Pool for students entering Grades 1-8. Diving Instruction Students ages 7-15 will learn the basics of the competitive dive while mastering the skills necessary to execute graceful springboard front and back dives in various positions such as tuck and pike. Programs meeting Monday-Friday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. A free lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Session 1 - July 6-17 $140 residents, $170 non-residents Session 2 - July $70 residents, $85 non-residents Session 3 - July 27-July 31 $70 residents, $85 non-residents ADULTS Aqua Exercise Combo This isn t just any aqua exercise, it s a total body workout that includes energy-boosting, core conditioning, fat burning, cardiovascular and strength training. Each class will combine a deep water and shallow water workout, excellent for men and women of every level of fitness. Very low impact makes this ideal for those with arthritis or joint conditions. Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:30 PM. Adult Learn & Swim Build confidence in the water and refine your swimming skills with this low-pressure, supportive swimming class. Our instructors are caring and patient who will help you become comfortable in the water and achieve your personal goals. Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:15 PM. These 10-week courses begin the week of July 6th and run through August 5th. Registration: $90. 9

10 Get Ready Summer Sports Programs for Athletes Entering Grades 1-9 Get Ready sports camps offer a number of sports programs that build self confidence, encourage teamwork and develop new skills. Our programs are staffed by talented and motivated instructors who give young athletes an opportunity to have fun. Students will learn the fundamentals of their sport, take part in drills and compete in intramural games. Youngsters take part in a variety of sports programs, including baseball, basketball, baton, soccer, tennis, cheerleading, golf, and gymnastics. New this year is flag football for students entering Grades 5-9. Please note: Baton is available Sessions 1 and 2, Golf is available Sessions 1 and 2, and Flag Football is available Sessions 3 and 4. Four One-Week Sessions July 6-31, 2015 Brockton High School and Spectrum Gym Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Free Lunch 11:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 10 DATES AND FEES* Session 1 - July 6 - July 10 Session 2 - July Session 3 - July Session 4 - July 27 - July 31 Resident: $70 Non-Resident: $85 A free lunch will be provided *A $10 additional charge per week for Gymnastics applies. EQUIPMENT NOTES: Each student who registers for tennis, baton, golf or baseball should bring their own racket, baton, clubs or glove, if possible.

11 Raise Up Basketball Camp Raise Up Basketball Camp teaches boys and girls entering Grades 5-12 the fundamentals of basketball, from dribbling and shooting to teamwork and good sportsmanship. Each camper will also develop important personal skills like discipline, confidence and pride. The program is held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brockton High School. Session 1 - July $130 resident, $160 non-resident Session 2 - August 3-7 $130 resident, $160 non-resident Session 1 & 2 - July 27 - August 7 $220 resident, $280 non-resident Free lunch and supervised swim included. AFTERNOON JUNIOR BOXER CAMP Stay and have some fun with us after the morning program is over. Junior Boxer Camp will run daily 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Join us for activities that include: Arts and Crafts Cooperative Sports and Games Swimming Afternoon transportation will not be provided. Residents: Non-Residents: Registration* $20/day $25/day *Registration & Payment Required in Advance Available only to students participating in the following morning programs: Get Ready Aquatics Act One Scene 1 Mini Day Fun Camp Registration forms are available in the Community Schools Office, or online at 11

12 BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL The Brockton Public Schools Summer School program provides Rising 9th and high school students with the opportunity to repeat school-year classes during the summer to earn credit, improve skills and enhance classroom knowledge. This 20-day, feebased program is held at Brockton High School during the month of July; it provides students a unique opportunity to enhance their education. All instructors are certified teachers knowledgeable in their subject areas. Courses offered include algebra, geometry, biology, earth science, History, English and English as a Second Language classes and electives. Brockton Public Schools students must have a Summer School Course Selection Form signed by their guidance counselor in order to register. All students MUST register during the scheduled registration periods in the Green Café. At least 50% of tuition must be paid at the time of registration, either in cash, credit card or by money order. Full amount must be paid by July 17th for students to receive course credit. Summer School tuition will be nonrefundable. Credit card payments will be accepted with proper identification. Money orders should be made payable to Brockton Community Schools. 12 Summer School Registration No personal checks are accepted Summer School Registration July 1 Green Café 9 AM - 2 PM July 2 Green Café 9 AM - 2 PM July 6 Green Café 7 AM - 12 PM Registration Materials BHS students must bring to Registration: June letter from your Guidance Counselor Non-BHS students must bring to Registration: Proper documentation from their school of course(s) needed for Summer School 2015 Summer School Tuition Brockton Non Students Residents 2-Hour & Online* Courses $180 $230 Hybrid Workshops $255 $305 *Online courses are allowed only upon approval of the Summer School Housemaster.

13 General Information Location: Summer School 2015 will be held Monday, July 6 th - Friday, July 31 st in the Green and Core buildings at Brockton High School. Period 1: Period 2: BHS Summer School Course Listings Brockton High School 470 Forest Avenue Brockton, MA Contacts: Brockton Community Schools Office (508) Summer School Housemasters Elaine Alves - (508) Nicole McLaren - (508) Summer School Asst. Housemaster Michele Conners Summer School Office (508) (From July 1 July 31st) For more information, visit Class Schedule 7:30 AM 9:45 AM 9:45 AM 12:05 PM First Day: On the first day of Summer School, Monday, July 6th, all students are to report to the Green Café by 7:15 AM. Schedules will be distributed at that time. A full day of classes will follow. July 17, 2015 Full Tuition Payment Due July 20, 2015 Midterm Progress Reports Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation to Summer School. Public transportation (BAT) bus stops are adjacent to Brockton High School Summer School Course Offerings English Freshman English Sophomore English Language and Composition, (Junior English) World Literature, (Senior English) Social Sciences Freshman World History U.S. History I U.S. History II Math Math I/Algebra 1 Math II/Geometry Math III/Algebra II Science Biology Environmental Earth Science Bilingual Education ESL Through Content (Beginner) ESL Through Content (Intermediate) ESL Through Content (Advanced) ESL Through Literature (Beginner) ESL Through Literature (Intermediate) ESL Through Literature (Advanced) ESL Makeup Workshop ESL Algebra ESL Geometry Rising 9th Grade Math 1/Algebra 1* English* World History* Earth Science* *Rising 9th grade courses are skill based classes designed to prepare students for 9th grade. Students can take up to 2 courses. Electives Elective course options will be determined at a later date based on summer school enrollment and need. BHS Summer School Policies There will be no excused or waived absences from Summer School. Students are expected to be on time every day for every class. Summer School follows Brockton High School policies for student behavior. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment (with tuition refund). 13

14 Driver Education The Brockton Community Schools Driver Education Program is offered at Brockton High School. A minimum number of students must register online before a class can start. FEE STRUCTURE Classroom Fee: $250 (Payment options are available) Driving Fee: $340 Driving Fee: $440 (if attended Driver Education Classroom at another location) Each additional hour(s): $40** Driving Instructor and Car Rental for License Exam: $75** Parent Class: No Fee for parents with a student in the program.** All RMV fees extra. **ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY IF NOT A BROCKTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DRIVER ED STUDENT Community Schools has a no-refund policy. A credit voucher will be issued. The fee will only be refunded if the course is canceled. PAYMENTS or 10 AM to 2PM daily at Brockton Community Schools 43 Crescent Street Brockton, MA WHO MAY ENROLL The course is open to all Massachusetts residents, with preference given to Brockton residents. The course is offered on a continuing basis throughout the school year. The Summer session is held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in BHS Room E118. Driving is offered after school, during school vacations, and during our Summer School program. We require each student to be at least 15 years and 9 months of age when they start the classroom instruction. To participate in the driving part of the course, the student must be 16 years of age and have a valid Learner s Permit. REQUIREMENTS In order to receive a State Driver Education Certificate, each student must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction, 12 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation. A Parents/Guardian must also complete a 2 hour workshop, which will be held on one evening per month. The Registry of Motor Vehicles charges $15.00 for a driver education certificate. This fee, in the form of a money order made payable to the MASS DOT/RMV, will only be collected after the student has completed all requirements. SUPERVISORS Eric Brunelle ericbrunelle@bpsma.org James McSherry jamesmmcsherry@bpsma.org Brockton High School 470 Forest Avenue Brockton, MA HONOR ROLL DISCOUNT Students who earned HONOR ROLL status during the past 12 months are entitled to a $50 CREDIT on a new, Driver Education classroom registration. The student must provide an Honor Roll document/report card. Submit the report via to communityschools@bpsma.org or fax to (508)

15 The Adult Learning Center offers a wide range of personalized classes to meet individual needs. These classes are taught by a highly qualified teaching staff both mornings and evenings. Courses Beginning ESOL Intermediate ESOL Advanced ESOL Citizenship Adult Secondary and HiSET Prep Math Family Learning Distance Learning Student Support Services Career & Education Advisement Information & Referrals: health, housing, family immigration and citizenship Volunteer Tutor Support Adult Learning Center at the Paine School Contact Us 211 Crescent Street Brockton, MA (508) Office Hours* Monday-Thursday 9 am - 9 pm Fridays 9 am 4 pm *during the school year Adult Learning & Enrichment Community Schools offers enrichment and recreation programs to individuals 18 years and older. English as a Second Language classes enroll three times per year in the fall, winter, and spring. This class helps speakers of other languages improve their English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a twenty class program taught by highly qualified/ certified teachers. Adult Enrichment & Recreation Programs We offer group exercise classes which include Adult Aquatics, Yoga, Total Body Conditioning Bootcamp, and Line Dancing to name a few. Joining a group exercise class can be overwhelming for anyone, our caring and knowledgeable instructors will make you feel right at home. All exercise classes are geared to any fitness level so don t be afraid you wouldn t be able to keep up, this is your class to do whatever YOU want to do. Ceramics, Jewelry 101, Cooking, and other crafting classes are available to bring out your creative side providing you with the tools and instruction to create something beautiful and functional for your home, office or to give as a gift. Auto Repair and Woodworking classes offer a hands on approach taught by experienced and certified instructors for all levels. Maybe you have commitment issues? That s okay, we also offer Quick Fix Classes for people on the run! Choices include: Paint Nights, Indian Cuisine Cooking, Investment Advisement, Getting Paid to Talk, and Extreme Couponing as well as other short term craft classes. 15

16 SUMMER 2015 REGISTRATION FORM Register online & save $10! (Please print) Program Enrolling in Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 I give permission for my child to swim in the BHS Pools during summer Student s Name Resident Non-Resident (If Non-Resident, an additional fee applies) Gender (circle) M F (Male or Female) Age Date of Birth / / (mm/dd/yyyy) School Now Attending Grade: (circle one): Home Address City ST Zip Primary Parent/Guardian Name Primary Phone Secondary Parent/Guardian Name Primary Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone Relation to Child Relation to Child Check here receive periodic class updates via the address above. Emergency Contact Name: Other than parent/guardian Relation to Child Phone Family Physician List Health Problems List Allergies List Medications Phone Please indicate if there are any parental restrictions (Please circle) Yes No If yes, please explain and provide legal documentation (e.g. current restraining order) Tuition enclosed $ Cash Credit/Debit Card Money Order # I give permission to the Brockton Community Schools staff to perform emergency first aid or for professional medical attention to treat my minor child in case of an emergency. Further, I do hereby consent to the participation of my minor child in the Brockton Community Schools Programs and do forever RELEASE, ACQUIT, DISCHARGE, and COVENANT to hold harmless the Brockton Public Schools and the City of Brockton from any and all actions, cause of action, and claims on account of or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, all known and unknown personal injuries or property damage which I may now or hereinafter have as parent of said minor child and also all claims or right of action for damages which said minor child has or hereinafter may acquire either before or after said minor child has reached his/her maturity resulting from his/her participation in the Brockton Community Schools Programs. Mandatory - Signature of Parent/Guardian: I give permission for the Brockton Public Schools to publish, copyright, or use all films and photographs in which my son/daughter is included whether taken by staff, students, or others. I further agree that the school can use these photographs and films for any exhibitions, displays, web pages and publications without reservation or compensation. Optional - Signature of Parent/Guardian: Busing needed? (*Restrictions Apply*) No Yes Bus # (Please circle one) *Transportation is available for students participating in Act One Scene 1, Aquatics, Get Ready, and Mini Day Fun Camp summer programs. The bus routes and schedule for the Reading/Math Camps will be available online. Brockton Community Schools 43 Crescent Street Brockton, MA (508)