SPARKS Robotics Workshop
July 2, 3, 5, 6
For boys and girls entering Grades 4–8
Join our Upper School Robotics team for an opportunity to learn some basic programming, robot building, and solving obstacle courses. Guaranteed to be a winning combination of science exploration and fun.
Instructor
Dr. Shinae Park, Stuart faculty
9:00–11:30 AM
$240
"Imagine That" Design Workshop
July 9–13
For boys and girls entering Grades 4–8
Science, engineering, and experimenting… Build and develop gadgets to your heart’s content and based on your wildest imagination with Design Squad as the base of your work.
Instructor
Mrs. Elena Nickerson, Stuart faculty
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$240
The Upper School Writer
July 9–13
For boys and girls entering Grades 9–12
This writing course is for the student who is ready to develop both skill and style as a writer. Students will read and write in several genres—short story, poetry, and non-fiction memoir—using readings as models for their own work. In their writing, students will be expected to develop fundamental techniques of good writing, from basic grammar and usage to figurative language and plot structure. Writing daily, revising, and producing polished final drafts; students will begin to develop a sense of their strengths as writers.
Instructor
Ms. Carolyn Yoder, Stuart Alumna and Editor
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$275
The Middle School Writer
July 30–Aug. 3
For boys and girls entering Grades 6–8
This writing course is for the student who is ready to develop both skill and style as a writer. Students will read and write in several genres—short story, poetry and non-fiction memoir—using readings as models for their own work. In their writing, students will be expected to develop fundamental techniques of good writing, from basic grammar and usage to figurative language and plot structure. Writing daily, revising, and producing polished final drafts; students will begin to develop a sense of their strengths as writers.
Instructor
Ms. Carolyn Yoder, Stuart Alumna and Editor
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$275
Are You Ready for Algebra
Two Weeks: Aug. 13–24
Prior to Algebra 1
Students taking this course prior to Algebra I will work on topics to prepare them for Algebra I: variables, percentages, rates, proportions, ratios, etc. Technology enables girls to solve problems and to make mathematical conjectures in a variety of ways. Lots of hands-on activities and solid practice will have participants ready for success in Algebra I.
Instructor
Ms. Tao Zhu, Stuart faculty
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$440
Algebra in Review
Two Weeks: Aug. 13–24
Following Algebra 1
This course is for students who have completed Algebra I and are preparing for Algebra II. Students enrolling in the course will re-familiarize themselves with the major units of algebra: writing and solving linear equations, inequalities, and quadratic functions; graphing linear functions; square and cube roots; and simplifying rational expressions. Students will need a graphing calculator to visualize concepts and gain experience fitting lines to data.
Instructor
Ms. Tao Zhu, Stuart faculty
12:30–3:30 PM
$440
French Language Immersion
Aug. 20–24
Lower School Program, Grades 3–5
Immerse yourself for a week of French language so that you can begin the new school year with confidence. Whether you have just begun learning French or are refreshing your skills prior to the opening of a new school year, a range of levels will be accommodated. Registrants will have materials with which to work in the early part of the summer so that transition to the class will be smooth.
Instructor
Erella Bregman, Stuart Alumna
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$240
Middle School Program, Grades 6–8
Middle School students who have had some prior instruction in French can immerse themselves for a week of French language, grammar, and culture so that they may refresh their skills prior to the opening of a new school year. Students will have materials with which to work in the early part of the summer so that transition to the class will be smooth.
Instructor
Beth Amir, Stuart faculty
12:30–3:30 PM
$240
Spanish Language Immersion
Aug. 20–24
Lower School Program, Grades 3–5
Immerse yourself for a week of Spanish language so that you can begin the new school year with confidence. Whether you have just begun learning Spanish or are refreshing your skills prior to the opening of a new school year, a range of levels will be accommodated. Registrants will have materials with which to work in the early part of the summer so that transition to the class will be smooth.
Instructor
Jennifer Simons, Stuart faculty
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
$240
Middle School Program, Grades 6–8
Middle School students who have had prior instruction in Spanish can immerse themselves for a week of Spanish language so that they may begin the new school year with confidence. Students will refresh their skills prior to the opening of a new school year. Registrants will have materials with which to work in the early part of the summer so that transition to the class will be smooth.
Instructor
Jennifer Burk, Stuart Faculty
12:30–3:30 PM
$240
Math Warm-Up Camp
Aug. 20–24
Grades 3–5
Students entering grades 3-5 will have the chance to re-kindle their skills for solving math problems that they will encounter this year. Initial assessment of skills will help students find their strengths and develop their skills in preparation for a great year of math!
12:30–3:30 PM
$240