\n| Creative Writing 6-8<\/td>\n | \n\n- Develop a writing portfolio that showcases strategies and techniques practiced throughout the course.<\/li>\n
- Develop tools for future creative pursuits, both inside and outside the classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Linguistics and Grammar for Language Learners 8-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- This course teaches grammatical comprehension basics that will make learning languages easier. This course is for students who already know English but are learning other languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| French Immersion Enrichment 6-8<\/td>\n | \n\n- Increase your familiarity with written and spoken French through stories, research, and debate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Japanese Language and Culture 8-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- Learn some written and spoken Japanese and gain basic exposure to Japanese culture.<\/li>\n
- Explore Japanese crafts, food, cultural practices, and pick up travel tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| English Language Learning (ELL) Levels 1 and 2 – Gr. 6-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- This course is designed to support beginner ELL students in improving their speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills.<\/li>\n
- Students will be reading from a wide variety of introductory level reading passages to enhance their comprehension.<\/li>\n
- Students will use basic grammatical concepts and implement them in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| English Language Learning (ELL) Levels 3 and 4 – Gr. 6-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- This course is designed to support beginner ELL students in improving their speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills.<\/li>\n
- Students will be reading from a wide variety of introductory level reading passages to enhance their comprehension.<\/li>\n
- Students will use basic grammatical concepts and implement them in writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
<\/p>\n Music and the arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n| COURSE<\/th>\n | DESCRIPTION<\/th>\n | AVAILABILITY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Beginner Guitar 8-12<\/td>\n | \n\n- Learn the basics of playing a guitar through group exercises and individual support. No previous musical experience necessary!<\/li>\n
- Instruments supplied for in-class use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Integrated Studies ELA and Moviemaking 7-9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Expand your language skills through film.<\/li>\n
- Students will write, perform, shoot, and edit a film in this course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Visual Arts 6-7<\/td>\n | \n\n- Explore personal, social, and environmental connections through mediums like sketching, painting, and sculpting.<\/li>\n
- Note:<\/strong> $35 fee for materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
<\/p>\n Science, mathematics, and technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n| COURSE<\/th>\n | DESCRIPTION<\/th>\n | AVAILABILITY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Introduction to Robotics 8-9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Play and work with robots!<\/li>\n
- Become familiar with the software and hardware used in grade 9-12 tech and robotics courses.<\/li>\n
- Material fees TBD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- FULL – waitlist<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Introduction to Web Development 9-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- Learn web design basics from software tools to copyright, fair use, security, and privacy.<\/li>\n
- A full credit course is also available this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Literacy and Numeracy Skills 7-9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Build foundations for future success with focused work tailored to individual students on math and English skills, work habits, and motivation.<\/li>\n
- Taught cooperatively by a mathematics teacher and English teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Mathematics Skill Building 6-7<\/td>\n | \n\n- Preview grade 7 math if you’ve completed grade 6.<\/li>\n
- Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 7 and are going into grade 8.<\/li>\n
- Grade 5 students with strong math performance may also apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- AM SECTION FULL<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 12:30 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Mathematics Skill Building 9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Preview grade 9 math if you’ve completed grade 8.<\/li>\n
- Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 9 and are going into grade 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- FULL – waitlist<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Science Explorations 7-9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Hands-on introduction to scientific knowledge and lab techniques in a high school-level classroom.<\/li>\n
- Note:<\/strong> $35 fee for materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
<\/p>\n Fitness and life skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n| COURSE<\/th>\n | DESCRIPTION<\/th>\n | AVAILABILITY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Basketball Skills 6-8<\/td>\n | \n\n- Intensive summer program to elevate your basketball skills while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- FULL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Fitness Through Frisbee Sports 7-9<\/td>\n | \n\n- Develop fitness and life-long skills through ultimate frisbee and frisbee golf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Fitness Through Volleyball and Dance 6-8<\/td>\n | \n\n- Dynamic course that integrates fundamental skills of volleyball and dance.<\/li>\n
- Course emphasizes physical literacy, teamwork, and creativity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- AM SECTION FULL – WAITLIST<\/strong><\/li>\n
- PM SECTION CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Foundations of Wellness Skills 8-10<\/td>\n | \n\n- Learn skills that will help you and others make good decisions, set and meet goals, build healthy boundaries and relationships, and resolve conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| Introduction to Accounting, Investment, and Taxes 9-12<\/td>\n | \n\n- Learn essential financial life skills from budgeting to taxes to basic investing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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