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Geometry
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The Geometry is a mathematics course that is designed to give students a foundational view of the Euclidean study of measurement in the natural sciences.
Foundations for Algebra Part II
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The Foundations for Algebra II course is designed for students entering pre-algebra in the fall. This course provides practice for early concepts and a review of mathematical skills and strategies to explore the intuitive understanding of numbers. Students will develop an early understanding of key concepts leading to theories of linear relationships and probability.
Foundations for Geometry Part II
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The Foundations for Geometry part 2 course is designed for students entering Geometry in the fall and have a foundational understanding of algebraic terms, evaluating expressions and ordered paris and can apply the basic formulas for solving problems involging perimeter and ara of trinagles, quadrilaterals, and circles or have taken the Foundation for Geometry part 1 course.
Spanish Level II
Program Type: Summer Academy
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The Spanish level 2 course is designed for students with level 1 Spanish or students who completed the Spanish foundations 2 course at Summer Academy with Congressional School. The students will be working with authentic Spanish materials in different formats, such as music, works of art, short readings and podcasts. The course will continue to develop the four skills necessary in the learning of any language such as reading, listening, writing and speaking. Upon completion of this course, students will be required to take an oral and written exam.
Youth Leadership Institute (Weeks 4 & 5)
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The Youth Leadership Institute II is designed for students entering Grades 7 and 8 interested in developing personal, organizational, and community leadership skills. The institute provides participants with the opportunity to identify unique strengths and passions, enhance self-image and self-confidence, and develop key leadership skills such as advocacy, goal setting, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and cultural competency.The Youth Leadership institute aims to equip students to be change agents in their academic communities, learn how to be positive influences on those around them, and develop skills for identifying opportunities to lead.
Writing Workshop Online (Weeks 2 & 3)
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The Writer’s Workshop course is designed for students entering grades 5 this Fall. Students will practice examining, explaining, and defending claims to strengthen their written expression. In the Writing for Meaning course, students will be introduced to academic language and vocabulary, review advanced concepts of grammar, and editing strategies to plan, draft, and revise their […]
Math Explorers Part I
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The Math Explorer I course is designed for students entering Grade 5 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp while practicing deductive reasoning, spatial thinking, as well as critical and creative thinking strategies. Math Explorers will get a chance to review key mathematics concepts participating in a variety of activities to develop […]
Spanish Foundation
Program Type: Summer Academy
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The Spanish Foundation course is an introduction to Spanish for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. The students will be working with authentic spanish materials in different formats, such as music, works of art, short readings and podcasts. The course will develop the four skills necessary in the learning of any language: […]
Creative Writing (Weeks 2 & 3)
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The Creative Writing course is designed for students entering grades 6 in the Fall. Students will apply concepts of writing to craft creative writing pieces. Writer’s Workshop students review grammar, sentence formation, paragraph construction, and editing strategies to increase their writing fluency and written communication skills with a strong focus on furthering developing their writing […]
Colts Math Part 1
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The Colt’s Math I course is designed for students entering Grades 6. Students will review key concepts to better understand the “why” behind mathematical operations. Students will learn essential mathematical problem-solving tactics such as pattern recognition, working backwards, and invariance. Colt’s Math I will challenge students to explore the deeper concepts beyond the processes and […]
Foundations for Algebra Part I
Program Type: Summer Academy
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The Foundations for Algebra I course is designed for students entering pre-algebra in the fall. This course provides practice for early concepts and a review of mathematical skills and strategies to explore the intuitive understanding of numbers. Students will develop an early understanding of key concepts leading to theories of linear relationships and probability. Time: […]
Spanish Level I (Weeks 2 & 3)
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The Spanish Level 1 course is a continuation of the Spanish Foundation course. It is designed for students with some basic previous knowledge of Spanish. The students will be working with authentic Spanish materials in different formats, such as music, works of art, short readings and podcasts. The course will continue to develop the four […]
Foundations for Geometry Part I
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The Foundations for Algebra I course is designed for students entering pre-algebra in the fall.
Math Facts & STEAM
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The Math Facts and STEAM is a 1/2 day program designed for students entering Grades 2 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp and build strong number sense. The STEAM portion of the program will develop critical thinking skills for problem solving using reasoning and pattern-recognition.
Math Jungle & STEM
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The Math Jungle & STEM is a 1/2 day program designed for students entering Grades 3 in the fall. Students will practice review key mathematics concepts participating in a variety of activities to develop logical thinking. Using project based learning, the STEM portion of the program will help students gain a better grasp of deductive reasoning and promote critical and creative thinking strategies.
Math & STEM
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The Math STEM is 1/2 day program designed for students entering Grades 4 in the fall. Students will practice deductive reasoning, spatial thinking, as well as critical and creative thinking strategies.The STEM portion of the course will equip students with mathematical strategies and out-of-the-box thinking to solve novel problems using real-world experiments.
Math Explorers Part II
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The Math Explorer II course is designed for students entering Grades 4 in the fall. Students will keep their math skills sharp while practicing deductive reasoning, spatial thinking, as well as critical thinking strategies. Math Explorers will get a chance to review key mathematics concepts participating in a variety of activities to develop logical and critical thinking skills. This course will equip students with mathematical strategies for problem solving using reasoning and pattern-recognition and critical thinking skills. This course will equip students with mathematical strategies for problem solving using reasoning and pattern-recognition.
Writing Workshop Online (Weeks 4 & 5)
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The Writer’s Workshop course is designed for students entering grades 5 this Fall. Students will practice examining, explaining, and defending claims to strengthen their written expression. In the Writing for Meaning course, students will be introduced to academic language and vocabulary, review advanced concepts of grammar, and editing strategies to plan, draft, and revise their own essays, as well as creative writing pieces, based on reading responses to varied mentor texts and reading materials.
Spanish Level I (Weeks 4 & 5)
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The Spanish Level 1 course is a continuation of the Spanish Foundation course. It is designed for students with some basic previous knowledge of Spanish. The students will be working with authentic Spanish materials in different formats, such as music, works of art, short readings and podcasts. The course will continue to develop the four skills necessary in the learning of any language: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Upon completion of this course, students will be required to take an oral and written exam.
Creative Writing (Weeks 4 & 5)
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The Creative Writing course is designed for students entering grades 6 in the Fall. Students will apply concepts of writing to craft creative writing pieces. Writer’s Workshop students review grammar, sentence formation, paragraph construction, and editing strategies to increase their writing fluency and written communication skills with a strong focus on furthering developing their writing voice.
Colts Math Part II
Program Type: Summer Academy
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The Colt’s Math II course is designed for students entering Grades 5 and 6. Students will review key concepts to better understand the “why” behind mathematical operations. Students will learn essential mathematical problem-solving tactics such as pattern recognition, working backwards, and invariance. Colt’s Math II will challenge students to explore the deeper concepts beyond the processes and procedures and to think strategically to arrive at mathematical solutions to extend their thinking into the early concepts and skills for their next level mathetical instruction.
Writer’s Workshop & STEM
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The Writer’s Workshop & STEM program is a 1/2 day program located at our Congressional Campus, designed for students entering grades 4 in the Fall. Students will apply concepts of writing to craft creative writing pieces. Writer’s Workshop students review grammar, sentence formation, paragraph construction, and editing strategies to increase their writing fluency and written […]
Youth Leadership Institute (Weeks 2 & 3)
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The Youth Leadership Institute I is designed for students entering Grades 5 and 6 interested in developing personal, organizational, and community leadership skills. The institute provides participants with the opportunity to identify unique strengths and passions, enhance self-image and self-confidence, and develop key leadership skills such as advocacy, goal setting, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and […]
Fluent Readers & STEM
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The Fluent Readers & STEM is a 9:00-2:00 PM program located at our Congressional Campus that is designed for students entering grade 2 in the fall. Students will expand their reading skills, including faster and more accurate reading and analyzing spelling patterns. In addition, the STEM part of the program will give students an opportunity […]
Reading Workshop & STEM
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The Reading Workshop & STEM is a 9am – 2pm program located at our Congressional Campus and is designed for students entering grades 3 in the fall. Students will develop essential reading, and study skills and will introduce strategies to read faster, more accurately, and with greater reading comprehension. Time: 9AM – 2PM For more […]