linsly summer studies course guide 2012

Linsly Summer Course Offerings ❧1

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MissionThe summer studies program at Linsly offers students an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in the core content areas. Motivated students who are academically competitive will benefit from using this time for enrichment. Courses are offered in various formats to accommodate students busy summer schedules: a one week workshop format, classroom format, or new online and hybrid formats.

Table of Contents:Middle School 2-3

Upper School 4-6

FAQ 6

Registration 7


Middle School Course Offerings

English

Tall Tales Workshop - 5th - 7thWorkshop (Banes Hall)This is an enrichment class for students entering grades 5 and 6 who enjoy reading and writing. Students will read a selection of tall tales throughout the week in the classroom and at home. After examining the characteristics of tall tales, students will write their own story using Google Docs.

Cost: $150 plus American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne

Dates: 7/9 - 7/13Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min. 4 Max 10

Honors English Workshop - 6th - 8th Hybrid Instruction (Banes Hall and online)This course is designed for students entering grades 6-8 who excel in reading and writing, and would benefit from enrichment in this area. There will be a focus on the mechanics of composition, and reading analysis and critical thinking.

Cost: $175Dates: 6/13 - 7/25Meets every Wednesday from 9am - 12 noon Min 4 Max 12

Math

Honors Math Workshop - 6th-8thHybrid Instruction (Banes Hall and online)Available to students entering grades 6-8 who are on the accelerated track in the math course sequence. Students will use an online curriculum to assess where they are in their math ability, which will allow them to track their progress throughout the course. The teacher will guide them in this process and keep track of their progress.

Cost: $200 (includes 2 month online subscription) Dates: 6/12 - 7/24Meets every Tuesday from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 12

Middle School OverviewClasses for the middle school

will focus on core skills in English and math. Available to students entering grades 5-‐8, there are opportunities in the core subjects for high performing students who would like to continue developing their skills. Additionally, there are new electives available for middle school students in a one week workshop format. Honors content will be delivered through hybrid instruction. These classes will meet once a week for three hours, with expectations that the students also complete work outside of class time. For course work outside the classroom, support will be delivered using an online course management system.


Middle School Course Offerings

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Technology

AnimationWorkshop (Banes Hall)This is a course to introduce students to the exciting field of animation. Students will learn about successful animation techniques, and will complete their own animation movie using Toon Boom’s 2D animation software.

Cost: $150Dates: 6/11 - 6/15Meets M-F from 9am - 12pm Min 4 Max 10

Digital Production Workshop (Banes Hall)This is a course to introduce students to Photoshop, iMovie, and online production. By the end of the week students will have completed work in each of the categories and have an online portfolio of their work. Cost: $150Dates: 6/18 - 6/22Meets M-F from 9am - 12 noon Min 4 Max 10 Misc.

Study Skills - Learning How to LearnWorkshop (Banes Hall)This course is designed to teach students note-taking and study strategies in each of the core areas – math, science, history, and language. It will help lower school students build on their current skills to prepare for the upcoming school year.

Cost: $150Dates: 6/25 - 6/29Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 12

New Courses Added!

We are excited to offer two new technology courses this year! During a week long workshop students will learn new skills through a project based approach. By the end of the week they will have media to show for their efforts!

Study Skills is also offered in a new workshop format. Students will benefit from learning important study habits such as note taking, annotating texts, organization techniques, and more that they can apply to the upcoming school year.


Upper School OverviewStudents entering grades 9-‐12 have an opportunity to expand knowledge in the core areas through small classes delivered through classroom

instruction or hybrid instruction (in person and online). These courses are not for credit, but topics are designed to prepare students for the next

level. The exception is that after taking Concepts in Algebra II, a student with prior approval could be eligible to take a placement test before the school year begins. This does not get them credit for the course, only the

option of taking the placement test.

Upper School Course OfferingsUpper School Course OfferingsUpper School Course Offerings

ElectivesElectives Math

Gender and Popular MediaClassroom Instruction

Cost: $150Dates: 6/18 - 6/22 Meets every day for one week from 9am - 12noon

Public Speaking and CommunicationClassroom Instruction

Cost: $150Dates: 6/18 - 6/22Meets every day for one week from 9am - 12noon

Civil Rights MovementClassroom Instruction


Leadership AcademyClassroom Instruction


Accelerated Concepts in Algebra IIClassroom Instruction

Cost: $250Dates: 6/11 - 7/20Meeting times TBD by teacher (will work with student schedules)Total 30 hours









SAT Prep









Kaplan Live OnlineOnline Instruction

Cost: $300Dates: 6/12 - 7/12See schedule below


ElectivesPublic Speaking and Communication

Enhance your skills in the area of public speaking through this hands on class. Practice constructing and delivering informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and other types of speeches. By the end of the week they will have delivered each kind of speech. They will have the option to record their effort.

Cost: $150 Dates 6/18 - 6/22Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 10

Civil Rights MovementExplore the civil rights movement starting in 1955

with the trial of Emmett Till. Discuss the Jim Crowe laws and become exposed to new perspectives on the movement through several pieces of literature. Recommended reading before class begins, Mississippi Trial 1955, by Chris Crowe. Through this class students will have a better understanding of civil rights and the laws shaped our history.

Cost: $150 Dates: 6/11 - 6/15Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 10

Leadership Academy Over the course of the week students will investigate a variety of themes within the discipline of Leadership. Students will cultivate an appreciation for a wide variety of leadership styles and add to their own unique skills in their ability to lead themselves or others. The course includes a personality-type analysis to develop self-understanding and to build awareness of the wide variety of approaches that can serve to motivate. Through this course students gain practical lessons in time management, decision-making skills, communication skills, and more!

Cost: $150 Dates: 6/11-6/15Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 16

Gender and Popular Media The term Gender Role refers to the socially constructed and culturally specific behavior and expectations for women (femininity) and men(masculinity) (Adams, Bell, Griffin 1997). Throughout this 5 day workshop, students will collaborate through shared experiences and dialogue that identify and examine the expectations they receivethrough media about who they should be as boys or girls, and eventually as men and women. Each day will focus on a specific vehicle through which gender roles are communicated: children's television,commercial advertising, print media. There is a field experience scheduled for the Thursday which will provide an opportunity for students to see gender roles at work in the Wheeling community.

Cost: $150 Dates 6/18 - 6/22Meets M-F from 9am - 12noon Min 4 Max 12

MathAccelerated Concepts in Algebra II

This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra I, and want to work at an accelerated pace to learn the main Concepts in Algebra II. For a Linsly student, this course does not exempt them from taking Algebra II, but it does prepare them for a placement exam if they choose to take it. Non-Linsly students should check with their school to see if they can have the same opportunity

Cost: $250 Dates: 6/11-7/20Times TBD by teacher for a total of 30 hours Min 4 Max 16

Upper School Course Descriptions


My daughter/son does not attend Linsly. Can he/she take a summer course?

Yes, our summer studies program is available to all students entering grades 5-12

Can my daughter/son attend summer studies and day camp?

Yes, they can attend summer studies in the morning and summer camp in the afternoon! Contact [email protected] for more info on day camp

What is the dress code?

The dress code is casual, but it is expected that students wear appropriate clothing for the classroom. Clothes that are revealing or disruptive to the educational process are strictly prohibited.

What is the course cancellation policy?

There must be a minimum number of students in each course, as listed on the course description. If the minimum number is not met the course will be cancelled.

We are out of town on vacation during one of the weeks - what is the attendance policy?

There are no make up days for summer school, but students are responsible for finding out the work they missed while they were absent. They should also communicate it to the director or teacher ahead of time. If they are absent due to illness they should call or email the day of to inform the teacher.

If a teacher misses a day of class due to illness, they will let the students know a reschedule date

Do classes meet on the 4th of July?No, classes will not meet during the week of July 2nd-6th.

Frequently Asked Questions

SAT Prep

Kaplan Live Online Course

• 6 comprehensive, 3-hour live online class sessions

• 4 full-length SAT Practice Test experiences, proctored just like Test Day

• An online whiteboard to demonstrate problem solving techniques

• Polling and Instant chat• Streaming video and audio for

dynamic lesson delivery• Online Student Reports —progress,

performance, and homework tracking

Cost: $300 Dates: see schedule -->Must have at least 20 enrolled in course by 5/12 Min 20 Max 35

Date Topic Time

6/12 Diagnostic Test 1 10am-2:30pm

6/14 Class Session 1 10am-1pm


pm6/21 Practice Test 2 10am-2pm



4th of July week ***NO CLASSES***4th of July week ***NO CLASSES***4th of July week ***NO CLASSES***

7/10 Practice Test 3 10am-2pm


7/17 Practice Test 4 10am-2pm


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Parent Information and Medical ConsentParent Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ Email*:____________________________________________________________________________________________ *Registration confirmation and information about program logistics will be communicated via email. In case of emergency, contact (parent/caregiver name) ______________________ at (number)___________________ or (parent/caregiver name) ______________________ at (number)___________________. MEDICAL CONSENT We/I hereby give consent for routine or emergency diagnostic procedures and treatment of our/my child in case we are (I am) not available. We/I acknowledge that we are (I am) responsible for all reasonable charges in connection with the care and treatment rendered during this period.

Parent Signature_____________________________________________________________ Date________________

1st StudentName_________________________________________________________________________ Male_____Female_____ Date of Birth_______________________ Age: ___________ Grade Completed in 11-12:____________ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Allergies or special notes:______________________________________________________________________________

2nd StudentName_________________________________________________________________________ Male_____Female_____ Date of Birth_______________________ Age: ___________ Grade Completed in 11-12:____________ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Allergies or special notes:______________________________________________________________________________

3rd StudentName_________________________________________________________________________ Male_____Female_____ Date of Birth_______________________ Age: ___________ Grade Completed in 11-12:____________ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Course Name_________________________________________________Dates:________________________Cost:_____ Allergies or special notes:______________________________________________________________________________

Or to register online go to http://www.linsly.org/summer

REGISTRATION FORM

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