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For information call (203) 924-1023 (ext. 350)

Virtual High School’s Summer School courses are great for stu-dents who:

· Need to make up credits to graduate on schedule · Have other commitments and need flexible scheduling

How VHS works

Summer Registration: All students must complete a SHS Online Appli-cation available on the Library Media Center Website. The application must be printed and approved by the Headmaster prior to registration.

On the average, students need to spend approximately 90 minutes a day Monday through Friday completing the assignments, working together with online partners on projects, and contributing to online discussions.

For more Information contact:

Mrs. Tichy

VHS Site Coordinator, Shelton High School 120 Meadow Street Shelton, CT 06484

203.922.3004 Ext 517

Library Media Center Website

WWW.sheltonpublicschools.org or email [email protected]

July8‐August8

Monday–Thursday

Shelton Public

Schools

Summer Learning

Program

2013

SheltonIntermediateSchool675ConstitutionBlvd.North

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TableofContentsPages 4-8 General Information Pages 9-12 Core Academic Elementary Courses Page 13-14 Core Academic Intermediate Courses for Credit Recovery or skill strengthening Pages 15-17 Core Academic High School Courses for Credit Recovery

Page 18 Regulations for Intermediate and High School students taking courses for credit recovery

Pages 19-24 Academic Enrichment Elementary Courses Pages 25-29 Academic Enrichment Intermediate Courses Page 30 Elementary Student Registration Form Page 31 Intermediate and High School Student Registration Form Page 32 Virtual High School Information

Central Office Staff

Freeman Burr Lorraine Rossner Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent

Kathy Bender

Executive Director of Curriculum and Support Services

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Please Print Shelton Summer Learning Registration

For Students in Grades 7-12:

Please send to: Shelton Board of Education Attn: Dawn Anderson/Kevin Chavez 382 Long Hill Avenue

First: Last: Middle I:

Address:

Home Phone Number: Work Phone: Emergency Phone:

Birth date: Age: Course Desired:

Present School: Grade student completed in 2013:

Guidance Counselor: Reason for attending summer learning:

Failure (Credit) Enrichment

Strengthen Skills (Non-Credit)

*SIS & SHS only– House #

*If needed, please list the school and address that the student needs transcript sent to:

Guidance Counselor email:

Health Concerns?

Total enclosed $ *Please make checks payable to:

Shelton Summer Learning Program *Your registration is complete with payment*

I will assist my child, in whatever way possible, to provide him/her with a positive summer learning experience. Parent/guardian signature required for all student registrations.

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Please Print Shelton Summer Learning Registration

For Students in Grades (Pre)K-6:

Please send to: Shelton Board of Education Attn: Dawn Anderson/Darla Lussier 382 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, Ct 06484

First: Last: Middle I:

Address:

Home Phone Number: Work Phone:

Emergency Phone: (please provide 3 contacts)

Birth date: Age: Course Desired:

Present School: Grade student completed in 2013:

Health Concerns?

Total enclosed $ *Please make checks payable to:

Shelton Summer Learning Program *Your registration is complete with payment*

I will assist my child, in whatever way possible, to provide him/her with a positive summer learning experience. Parent/guardian signature required for all student registrations.

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Dear Community Members, The Shelton Summer Learning Program has undergone many changes over the past few years. With every change, students and their educational development were at the forefront. Our program has been revamped and brought up to date by using the most recent educational theories and models to instruct our students. Last summer, more than 200 students, ranging in age from preschool through High School Juniors, attended the five week program. The Shelton Summer Learning Program wel-comes students from other towns, as Shelton is one of the few districts in the area to offer a summer program. Students in grades one through six benefit from enrolling in courses that focus instruction on their specific need in reading development. Courses are composed of students who have sim-ilar reading levels and desire support with like areas of reading. Small class sizes benefit those students desiring to work diligent-ly to improve their skills and knowledge in Math, English, and Science at the middle and high school levels. We are excited to offer a variety of enrichment courses this summer. Our goal is to create an enrichment program where students want to come to learn outside of the regular school year. It is our hope that students take advantage of these cours-es, with the main goal being to provide summer enrichment to a variety of students with multiple interests. If you have any questions or concerns after reading through this course booklet, please contact us. We would be happy to further describe a course or provide you with additional information. We are looking forward to a summer filled with many successes! Sincerely, Darla Lussier and Kevin Chavez

Shelton Summer Learning Program Co-Directors

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Admissions The Shelton Summer Learning Program wel-comes all students in the elementary and secondary schools of the Shelton School District. Location

All classes will be conducted at Shelton Intermedi-ate School located at 675 Constitution Blvd. North, Shelton, CT 06484. Phone during summer school hours is (203) 926-2000 ext. 1002. Calendar

Classes will begin on Monday, July 8 and continue through Thursday August 8 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (no classes on Fridays). Cost Full session courses $375 Partial session courses$200 Two or more partial session courses $375 (band courses are partial session)

GeneralInformation

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SCSI – Discovering Forensics Taught by Mr. Kennedy Daily activities include science instruction and labora-tory experiments with a focus on forensic science. Stu-dents will have the opportunity to conduct scientific investigations of a mock crime scene while learning the real science behind the scenes of a criminal investi-gation. The course is designed to promote critical thinking skills and scientific inquiry through explora-tion.

This course runs all five weeks. Available to 5th to 9th grade students

AcademicEnrichmentIntermediateCourses

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Fantasy Art Taught by Miss Pulito In this course students will explore the world of fanta-sy art using a range of art materials, including drawing and sculpture. We will discuss the work of several con-temporary fantasy artists and their methods and inspi-ration and will design our own creatures and charac-

ters. This course runs all five weeks. Available to 5th through 8th graders.


U.S. History through Film

Taught by Miss Borska

In this class, students will study American history through the medium of film. This will be done through viewing, writing, and discussing both historical and contemporary pieces on topics related to the political, social, economic, and racial history of the United States. Grouped themati-cally, students will examine the historiography of the American Revolution, Slavery, Immigration, the Great Depression, the Holocaust, the Second World War, the Civil Rights Movement, and Vietnam. This course runs all five weeks. Available to 8th-12th graders

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GeneralInformation

Registration Mail in Registration begins May 15, 2013, and con-tinues through June 26, 2013, for Elementary Students. Registration will run from May 15, 2013 until July 6, 2013 for Intermediate and High School Students. Walk-in registration will be held on Friday, July 5, 2013, at Shelton Intermediate from 8:00am – 12:00pm. We encourage mail-in registration. A bank check or money order (made to Shelton Summer Learning Pro-gram) for tuition must accompany your completed registration form.

(Pre)K-6 Registration: Shelton Board of Education Attn: Dawn Anderson/Darla Lussier 382 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 [email protected]

7-12 Registration: Shelton Board of Education Attn: Dawn Anderson/Kevin Chavez 382 Long Hill Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 [email protected]

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GeneralInformation

Class Schedule

All Classes will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday. In compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Shelton Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or handicap in establishing and implementing hir-ing and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. Class Size A ratio of 15 or fewer students per teacher will be maintained when possible. Materials Students are expected to have their own general school supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, mark-ers etc. Teachers may ask students to bring additional supplies based on the course. Insurance No insurance is provided. (Pre)K-6

Please send your child with a healthy snack each day as your child’s teacher will allow time for this in their schedule.

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Beginning Guitar Class (9:30-10:30) – This class is for anyone who has completed the 5th grade and wants to learn how to play the guitar. No previous music experience is necessary, just a desire to play music. We will learn the basic fundamentals of play-ing guitar, including: chords, strumming, tuning, tab-lature and more. Students must bring a notebook and their own acoustic guitar (PLEASE NO TOY GUITARS). Please contact instructor with any questions: [email protected] Jazz/Rock Improvisation and Music Theory (10:30 – 11:30) – This class is open to students who wish to gain a greater understanding of Jazz/Rock improvisation and Music Theory. We will learn how to use chord changes and be able to play improvised solos with different styles of music. Pre-requisites: Must have completed the 7th grade, be able to read music and have your own instrument (with the exception of piano players and percussion-ists – percussionists will use mallet instruments). Required Materials: Jamey Aebersold Vol. 1, How To Play Jazz & Improvise (Book & CD Set) and a note-book of manuscript paper. If you have any questions about either of these items please contact the instruc-tor: [email protected]

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Please note the band courses are three separate courses. Pay special attention to times. Students can sign up for one, two, or all three courses. 17 days (July 8 – August 1)

Band Courses

Taught by Mr. Billota

Viking Band Boot Camp (8:30-9:30) – This course is open to any band student who has just completed 6th grade and wants to get a jump start on the skills neces-sary to perform at the middle school level. Or, if you simply want a way to continue to play your instrument over the Summer with other band students, this would be a great fit for you. Students must bring their own instrument and Standard of Excellence, Book 1. All other music will be provided.

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GeneralInformation

Transportation

Parents must provide their own transportation. Students who drive to school must park in the rear parking lot of the school. In order to ensure safety and an organized arrival and departure, parents walking their children into the building and picking children up at the end of the day must park in the rear parking lot and walk their child to the entrance at the rear of the building. Parents dropping Intermediate and High School students off may go through the front entrance and immediately turn left, above the bus loop. Stu-dents will cross the bus loop on foot and enter through the doors to the left. Teachers will bring their students to their classes and bring them back to the drop off ar-ea at the conclusion of the school day. Students will be under the supervision of a staff member until being picked up. If a child arrives late or is being picked up early, the parent must sign the child in/out at the office. A written note must accompany a child if he/she is to be dismissed to another person oth-er than the parent. You will need to ring the buzz-er at the door to be granted access to the building.

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GeneralInformation

The Shelton Boy’s and Girl’s Club will be providing transportation from our program to theirs! To take ad-vantage of their program, please go to their website to register your child. www.bgc-lnv.org/shelton-home.aspx This is a great opportunity for families who are in need of full day child care! All tuition is refunded if a student is withdrawn by July 6, 2013. Class lists are made from registration in the or-der they are received, so register early to ensure place-ment!

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Please read each course carefully for duration and amount of time per day as specified.

Learning and Cooking in the Garden

Taught by Mr. Wolf

In this two week course, students will be exposed to many different aspects of the garden community. Students will plant seedlings and observe as they ger-minate while also learning about the different parts of a plant and a flower. Students will spend time in the garden learning about a variety of topics including healthy gardening practices, soil, beneficial insects, com-posting, and harvesting. Stu-dents will also spend one day a week in the kitchen where we will learn how to prepare a healthy meal from fresh gar-den ingredients. Students will be taught proper cooking tech-niques and will be able to enjoy the meals that they create while discussing topics from the importance of healthy food to investigating where our food comes from. Each two week session will offer separate learning experiences for your child. There will be minimal overlap between the two sessions. 2 – 8 day sessions; Available to students in 4th – 8th grade

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AcademicEnrichmentElementaryCourses

Engineering Adventures In this hands-on course stu-dents will act as engineers and engage in the engineering de-sign process as they ask ques-tions, imagine, plan, create,

and improve solutions to real-world problems. Our goal is to positively impact children’s attitudes about their abilities to engineer by providing materials uniquely appropriate for the varied landscapes of out-of-school time settings. Technology will be embedded to help foster learning. The curriculum units are aligned to state standards in science, sparking the im-agination of our future engineers!

Available to students going into 3rd, 4th , 5th and 6th grade

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The Shelton Public School System is pleased to of-fer a course selection this summer that focuses in-struction on the specific needs of each student. You will notice that the courses are listed not by grade-level but by reading level and intervention area. Current educational methodology indicates that this is the most effective way for students to gain knowledge and grow academically. Instruction in all content areas will be delivered using a Whole, Small, Whole format of instruction. All courses in this section will include 90 minutes of literacy in-struction, along with 90 minutes of mathematics in-struction. Courses will help prepare your child for the next school year and are aligned to Connecticut Mastery Test standards.

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CoreAcademicElementaryCourses

Jump Start Program

This program is offered to our youngest learners. This course will focus on providing readiness skills for your child. Alphabet and letter sound activities will help your student develop essential literacy skills. Learning will occur through educational songs and games as well as traditional lessons. The mathematical focus will be on developing number sense. Offered to students ages three, four and five DRA Level: non-reader, A and B

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The following courses will be run as a Five Week course.

Effective Learning Strategies Students in this course will be exposed to research based learning strategies that will support cognitive brain development. Students will learn effective ways to process, retain and recall information. These in-quiry based strategies, in addition to reading and writ-ing, will be embedded in the content areas of Science, Social Studies and Mathematics. Student learning will be enriched by the use of technology.

Available to students in going into grades 5 through 8

Book-Tech: A Library Mash up

*Second Session Only

This exciting course, taught by a library media specialist, has a lot to offer young learners. Book-Tech combines books and technology (and a little bit of writing and re-search mashed in, too!) All of these components make for a fun, hands-on library media experience. We’ll be using Animoto to create book trailers, doing library and internet scavenger hunts, and cre-ating glogs (online posters) about topics you’re interested in. Available to students going into 3rd, 4th , 5th and 6th grade

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COOL Math Games in the HOT Summer!

If your child likes to use technology to learn, listen to stories read aloud and play board games; then this course is for them! Students will practice their math facts and learn new math strategies by participating in mini-lessons, playing math games, listening to math-related books, rhymes and songs and using computer

based programs. Foster the love of math in your child this summer. Available to students going into 2nd , 3rd and 4th grade

Kids and Kitchens /Meals, Math and Memories

Grab an apron and join us in the kitchen! Your aspiring chef will learn age appropriate basics of kitchen safety, utensil use and cooking techniques. Healthy eating and bal-anced nutrition will be explored. Students will learn about the food pyramid and nutrition labels. Snacks, lunches and dinners will be prepared by the children and will certainly be enjoyed by their families! Your stu-dent will certainly enjoy this engaging course.

Available to students going into 2nd , 3rd

and 4th grade

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Fluency Building, Comprehension Support and Mathematics Explorations

This course will support students with instruction fo-cused on increasing their fluency (speed and accuracy) in reading and building on comprehension skills. The students will participate in Reader’s Theater and explore poetry. Skills covered in this course include but are not limited to: Predicting, wondering, noticing, comparing, connecting, retelling, summarizing, interpreting and re-flecting. Your child will explore and investigate a varie-ty of texts in a multitude of genres. The teachers will deliver instruction that is at the student’s individual in-struction level in both literacy and mathematics. Section one- Offered to students with DRA levels

of: 12-20 Section two- Offered to students with DRA levels

of: 20-24 Section three- Offered to students with DRA levels

of: 28-38


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Phonics, Decoding and Mathematics Explorations

Knowledge and proper use of phonics patterns and rules is a key component to “growing” strong readers. This course will support students with instruction fo-cused on developing phonological awareness and de-coding skills. The students will participate in a variety of learning games, strategy groups and partner tasks. Student learning will be enriched by the use of technol-ogy through the Earobics Program. The teachers will deliver instruction that is at the student’s individual in-struction level in both literacy and mathematics. Section one- Offered to students with DRA levels of: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 Section two- Offered to students with DRA levels of: 12, 14, 16, 18

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Talk it Out! - Investigating Books with Peers

This course reinforces reading skills and fosters the love of reading. Students will read a variety of texts during the course and have many opportunities for dis-course with peers. Students will sharpen reading skills such as predicting, wondering, noticing, comparing, connecting, retelling and reflecting. Learning will be so-lidified through the creation of projects and the com-pletion of high interest tasks based on course literature. Available to students going into 2nd , 3rd and 4th grade

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Royal Readers

No magic wand will be needed to turn your student into a stronger more fluent reader this summer! Dur-ing this class you will be able to explore famous fic-tional royalty by making their stories come alive. Stu-dents will learn important reading skills by using the-se stories as mentor texts, participating in reader’s theater activities and working on story based reading projects. They will also focus on character develop-ment, and identifying character traits. Some of these include recognizing teamwork, bravery, friendship, and celebrating differences. Join us on an exciting journey through the enchanted world of princes and princesses! Available to students going into 1st, 2nd and 3rd


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CoreAcademicMiddleSchoolCourses

Language Arts, Math, and Effective Learning Strategies are offered to blend academic learning and enrichment to foster 21st century skills such as collaboration, crea-tivity, communication and data analysis.

*See requirements for students who need summer learning to advance to the next grade– high school courses page.

All courses follow the curriculum of the Shelton School System. Language Arts Teachers will continue to work with students who did not meet the year’s grade level expectations. Skills and strategies will include: Students read, comprehend and respond in individual, literal, critical and evaluative ways to literary, informational and persuasive texts in multi-media formats. Students express, develop and substanti-ate ideas and experiences through their own writing and artistic and technical presentations.

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CoreAcademicMiddleSchoolCourses

Math Teachers will continue to work with students who did not meet the year’s grade level expectations focused around the Everyday Math Curriculum. Using a variety of strategies and tools students will work toward Alge-braic Reasoning within the four state standards: Patterns and functional relationships will be represented and ana-lyzed; Quantitative relationships will be expressed nu-merically in order to make connections and simplify cal-culations; Geometry and Measurement– shapes and struc-tures will be analyzed, visual-ized, measured, and trans-formed; and working with Da-ta– Probability and Statistics will be analyzed to make informed decisions.

Effective Learning Strategies This course will integrate ap-propriate grade level literacy skills and content knowledge. Students will expand their research skills to gather information and make informed judgments about the meaning, value and accuracy of that infor-mation. Students will read, learn vocabulary, and write about the new learning. Students will gain awareness and the ability to apply that awareness to understanding historical and contemporary issues as well as how scien-tific knowledge is created and communicated.

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These courses will be run as two and half week sessions unless noted otherwise

July 8th – July23rd July-24th - August 8th

LEGO Exploration and Engineering Snap Legos into place and let your mind imagine the possibilities! The engineering process will be taught us-ing Legos! Projects will be used to cultivate the engi-neering concepts. Students work as individuals and in small groups to explore and manipulate Legos. Some topic covered will include discovering wheels & axles, building a wagon, constructing a race car and learning the difference between a separate and single axle, thick versus thin wheels and much more.

Available to students going into 2nd , 3rd, 4th , and 5th grade

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RegulationsforMiddleSchoolandHighSchoolStudentsrequiredtoattend

summerschool:

1. Due the intensive nature of the class work, no absences are permitted. An absence may result in the loss of credit for the course.

2. Students are to conduct themselves in an appropriate man-ner..

3. Appropriate grooming and dress is required. Appropriate summer wear is permitted.

4. Smoking is not permitted on school premises and is grounds for immediate dismissal.

5. High school students must have a minimum average of 55 and must be recommended by the subject teacher in order to register for the class.

6. No students may make up a failure with less than 3 hours dai-ly attendance for the entire course. Tardiness is not permit-ted.

7. Acceptance of credit is left to the discretion of the principal of the school the pupil attends.

8. No more than 1 high school or middle school level subject may be taken.

9. If a student is dismissed for disciplinary or truancy reasons or if he/she withdraws from a course, he/she will forfeit the full tuition.

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HighSchoolCoreAcademicCoursesHigh school courses are offered for credit recovery.

All courses follow the curriculum of the Shelton School System.

English I, II, III, IV

English is a four year requirement at Shelton High School. Students must successfully complete English I, II, III, & IV in succession as a requisite for graduation. There will be a literature component as well as a writing component. Reinforcement of grammar will take place as students are encouraged to use their language cor-rectly and effectively both in speaking and writing. Algebra

In this course students will engage in the formal study of algebraic concepts with a focus on problem solving, real-world applications, modeling, and the appropriate use of technology. Course content includes the study of real numbers, variables, equations, inequalities, linear and quadratic functions and their graphs, systems of equations, polynomials, and data analysis. Current methods of teaching mathematics indicate that owner-ship of a graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course.

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Algebra II

This course is a further study of topics from Algebra with a focus on problem solving, real-world applica-tions, modeling, and the appropriate use of technology. Course content includes the following: study of equa-tions and inequalities; systems of equations and ine-qualities; polynomials, matrices using a graphing calcu-lator, powers and roots; linear, quadratic, polynomial, and exponential functions; and the complex number system. Logarithmic and rational functions are ad-dressed in the Honors level only. Current methods of teaching mathematics indicate that ownership of a gra-phing calculator is highly recommended for this course. Prerequisite: Geometry

Geometry I

In this course, students will engage in the process of deductive and inductive reasoning while exploring in depth the characteristics and relationships of geometric shapes and structures. Students will develop their spa-tial visualization and problem solving skills through re-al-world applications, the use of a variety of geometric tools, and appropriate technology. Topics stressed in-clude properties of planar figures, congruent and simi-lar figures, area, perimeter, volume, and properties and measurements of solid figures.

HighSchoolCoreAcademicCoursesHigh school courses are offered for credit recovery.

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CoreAcademicHighSchoolCourses

US History The American way of life has its roots far back in histo-ry. The material comforts we enjoy, the institutions which serve us so well, and the freedoms we cherish are products of many hands and many minds. This course is designed to guide the student in understanding our heritage and in preparing for the responsibilities of citi-zenship. General Science This course is a general survey of chemistry, physics, en-vironmental science, and the mathematics of science. Its aim is to give the student an awareness and understand-ing of the materials, energy, and force, which make up our environment. The fundamental concepts to be stud-ied include chemical structures and properties, energy transformations, and global interdependence. Laborato-ry study is added where applicable and deals with practi-cable demonstrations for the student.

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