Summer Enrichment

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Christian Principles — Classical Methods — Amazing Results

Tall Oaks Classical School offers four two-week summer sessions for students who wish to:

· Keep thinking, learning and discovering during the summer months

· Make a smooth transition into the classical program at Tall Oaks

· Strengthen academic skills for the upcoming school year or

· Receive remedial instruction.

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Session I: June 9 – June 20 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

1st Period: 8:45 am – 10:15 am

Science Discovery Mrs. Barbara McGraw Grades K – 3

Budding scientists will explore, observe, measure and experiment in this hands-on science course for primary students.

English Grammar Introduction Mrs. Sue Vogelmann Grades 2 – 6

This course is an introduction to the English Grammar program used at Tall Oaks Classical School. Many schools neglect English Grammar instruction in the elementary school, so this course is provided to teach concepts that are necessary for success in our Language Arts and Latin curricula. Rising second graders need attend only one week of this course.

Basic Sewing Mrs. Janet Baumann Grades 3 & up

Students with little or no sewing experience will learn basic hand stitching and beginning sewing machine skills. Students will need to bring a basic sewing kit that includes fabric shears, pins, hand-sewing needles, a cloth tape measure and an adjustable 6-inch seamstress ruler.

Mathematics Workshop Teaching Team Grades 6 & up

Each student will complete a mathematics assessment at the beginning of this course, and then instruction will be individualized to target those skill areas and concepts each student needs, with the goal of increasing their conceptual understanding of mathematics. This course will be of particular benefit to students with non-auditory or non-sequential learning styles, who often struggle in traditional math courses. We recommend this course for younger students who want to move ahead in math or students who need to develop a stronger conceptual foundation for their algebra classes. Compare this program to similar programs offered by local learning centers for $55 to $65 an hour, and you will see what an educational bargain this is! The Mathematics Workshop will be offered for three sessions. Students may attend one, two or three sessions, according to their needs, and may enter the program at the beginning of any of the sessions.

Session I: June 9 – June 20 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

2^nd Period: 10:30 am – 12 noon

A Story a Day (a) Mrs. Anna McGehee Grades K & 1

Basic Writing Mechanics Mrs. Sue Vogelmann Grades 2 & 3

Primary students will strengthen basic writing skills, including writing complete sentences and organized paragraphs using proper capitalization and punctuation. We recommend this course to all students entering second or third grade at Tall Oaks who have not been taught to write organized paragraphs or any students who wish to strengthen their writing skills.

Intermediate Sewing Mrs. Janet Baumann Grades 3 & up

This class is open to sewers who already have basic sewing knowledge. Learn to read and understand patterns and measure, cut out and assemble a garment. We will also learn simple tailoring skills, such as hemming trousers and skirts and correctly sewing on buttons. Students will need to bring a basic sewing kit that includes fabric shears, pins, hand-sewing needles, a cloth tape measure, sewing chalk and an adjustable 6-inch seamstress ruler. Students with a portable sewing machine are encouraged to bring it each day.

The Heart of the American Civil Rights Movement Mrs. Andrea Baines Grades 7 & up

Students will investigate the history of the American Civil Rights Movement from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. The goal of this course is not just to teach the facts; it is to touch the heart with the issues of fairness and justice from a Christian perspective.

Introductory Logic Mrs. Christina Schneider Grades 7 & up

Logic is taught in the 8^th grade at Tall Oaks Classical School. This course is an overview of the first semester of our Logic course. We recommend that all students entering Tall Oaks in grades 9 or higher attend this course.

Session II: June 30 – July 11 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

1st Period: 8:45 am – 10:15 am

Author, Author! Miss Bethany Bohn Grades K - 2

Explore the literature of some of the best of young children’s authors. We will read books by a single author and do activities based on our reading. Eric Carl, Dav Pilkey and others will be featured.

Storybook Math Mrs. Laureen Davison Grades 2 & 3

Explore concrete, practical applications of mathematical concepts by making mathematical connections to children’s literature.

Latin I Mrs. Addie DePace Grades 3 & up

Latin instruction begins in third grade at Tall Oaks. This course was designed to introduce Latin to those students who want to get a head start on Latin or students transitioning into Tall Oaks at fourth grade or higher who lack a Latin background. It is highly recommended that those students who lack a solid foundation in English grammar take the English Grammar Introduction offered during the first summer session prior to taking this course.

Reading Adventures Level II (a) Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades 4 & 5

Basic Drawing and Crafts (a) Miss Amber Raab Grades 4 – 6

Upper elementary students will learn drawing skills and enjoy creative crafts.

Mathematics Workshop Teaching Team Grades 6 & up

Session II: June 30 – July 11 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

2^nd Period: 10:30 am – 12 noon

Bugs Don’t Bug Us! Miss Bethany Bohn Grades K – 2

What’s the difference between a spider and an insect? Find out as we explore arachnids and insects through observation, literature, arts and crafts.

Cursive Handwriting Mrs. Andrea Baines Grades 1 – 3

We teach cursive handwriting beginning in kindergarten at Tall Oaks, because this developmentally appropriate style of handwriting reduces letter reversals and left-right confusion. Students transitioning into Tall Oaks in grades 1 to 3 will benefit by this introduction to traditional cursive.

Reading Adventures Level I (a) Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades 3 – 4

Wildlife Habitat Mrs. Dory Zinkand Grades 3 – 6

We will integrate science, language arts and creative skills as we work as a team through the process of preparing an application to the National Wildlife Federation to have the school campus designated as a wildlife habitat. We will study the site, make additions to provide food, water and shelter, document our work and prepare a written application. Depending upon student interest, we may be involved in making and painting birdhouses, photography, building a web site and writing the application.

Study Skills for Intermediate Students Mrs. Laureen Davison Grades 5 – 7

As students approach the middle school years, they need to be developing the skills of the independent learner. This course will cover study skills basics, such as note taking, getting the most out of textbooks and determining what information is important.

Intermediate Logic Mrs. Christina Schneider Grades 7 & up

Logic is taught in the 8^th grade at Tall Oaks Classical School. This course is an overview of the second semester of our Logic course. We recommend that all students entering Tall Oaks in grades 9 or higher attend this course. Prerequisite: Introductory Logic (Session I)

Drawing and Structural Representation Miss Amber Raab Grades 7 & up

Do your drawings look flat and lifeless? Learn to add dimension and perspective to your artwork.

Session III: July 14 – July 25 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

1st Period: 8:45 am – 10:15 am

Reading Adventures Level I (b) Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades 3 & 4

Discover many new friends in the world of books! Students will participate in discussions, writing projects and activities related to each book. The course will culminate in a literary portfolio created by each child. (This session will use different books than the first offering of this course, so students may profitably enroll in both.)

Dramatic Storytelling Miss Bethany Bohn Grades 5 – 6

We will choose a book and convert scenes into ten minute plays. We will perform a staged reading at the end of the course.

Latin II Mr. Nathan Tillman Grades 6 and up

This course will build on Latin I (offered in Session II), by introducing more noun declensions, verb conjugations and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Latin I or another introduction to Latin.

Mathematics Workshop Teaching Team Grades 6 & up

Study Skills for High School and College Mrs. Sarah Tillman Grades 7 – 12

Students will learn the study skills that will help them to succeed in high school and college, including note taking, test taking and how to get the most out of their reading. Students will learn to understand their learning styles and discover study techniques that work for them.

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting Miss Amber Raab Grades 7 – 12

Learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolor and acrylics.

Session III: July 14 – July 25 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

2^nd Period: 10:30 am – 12 noon

Reptiles! Miss Bethany Bohn Grades 2 – 4

We will explore the world of snakes, alligators and lizards while we participate in activities and crafts and learn about their behavior in the wild.

Spell to Write and Read Mrs. Judy Brearly Grades 2 – 5

This course is an introduction to the phonics program we use at Tall Oaks for spelling and reading. We recommend that students transitioning into Tall Oaks in grades 2 to 5 take this course.

Math Mysteries Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades 4 & 5

Think like a mathematician! Students will work in teams to solve “big problems” while integrating their math skills and exploring the beauty and order of mathematics.

Basic Drawing and Crafts (b) Miss Amber Raab Grades 4 – 6

Upper elementary students will learn drawing skills and enjoy creative crafts. The projects in this course will differ from those in the first offering of this course, so students may profitably participate in both.

Research Writing Workshop Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Tillman Grades 7 – 12

Colleges tell us repeatedly that those college freshmen who write well have a distinct advantage over their classmates. This course is designed to introduce and practice the skills needed to produce college level research papers. Students will receive individualized instruction as they are guided through the process of writing a research paper in MLA format. They will learn to search an online library, take and organize notes using a card system, write and revise the paper and properly cite their sources to avoid plagiarism.

Session IV: July 28 – August 8 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

1st Period: 8:45 am – 10:15 am

Creative Arts and Crafts Miss Amber Raab Grades K – 3

Be creative with arts and crafts projects using a variety of media.

Healthy Kids! Mrs. Veronica Worley Grades 4 – 6

Explore nutrition and health using hands-on learning. Learn about diet, sleep, fitness and more. Use the scientific method to set up experiments to test a hypothesis.

Reading Adventures Level II (b) Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades 5 & 6

Worldview in Contemporary Film Rev. David Stover Grades 7 – 12

How has existentialist thought influenced your favorite movie? This class will review the basic world views and learn to discern the philosophical assumptions in contemporary films. Students will view and discuss one film each day. Note: In order to have time to watch a film, this class meets for two class periods, from 8:45 until noon.

Session IV: July 28 – August 8 (Mon. – Fri. for 2 weeks)

2^nd Period: 10:30 am – 12 noon

A Story a Day (b) Mrs. Bridget Raab Grades K & 1

It may not keep the doctor away, but A Story a Day will send summer boredom packing! We will treat our imaginations to some of the best of young children’s literature and enjoy related creative activities. (This session will use different books than the first offering of this course, so students may profitably enroll in both.)

Wonder Science Mrs. Veronica Worley Grades K – 3

Why don’t spiders stick to their webs? Why is the sky blue? Children will explore a question a day and integrate reading, writing and math skills with hands-on science learning.

Basic Acrylic Painting Miss Amber Raab Grades 4 – 6

Learn to express your creativity through the medium of acrylic paints.

Making Sense of Fractions and Decimals Mrs. Dory Zinkand Grades 5 & up

Using real life problems and hands-on materials, we will demystify an area of mathematics that is, for many people, befuddling. We won’t just learn to invert and multiply; we will use real life situations to discover for ourselves why this algorithm works.

Worldview in Contemporary Film Rev. David Stover Grades 7 – 12

Class continues from First Period. See the course description in the first period listing.

Registration:

Registration is open to all students of grades K through 12, whether or not they are a student of Tall Oaks Classical School.

Tuition discounts apply to students who are registered as a full time student at Tall Oaks Classical School for the 2008 – 2009 academic year.

The registration deadline is June 2, 2008. Late registrations will be accepted with a $10.00 late fee.

Classes may be cancelled for inadequate registration.

Pricing for two-week courses (Monday through Friday for 90 minutes each day):

The following courses are $375. ($250 for students enrolled full time at Tall Oaks for the 2008 – 2009 school year):

* Mathematics Workshop

* Research Writing Workshop

* Worldview in Contemporary Film.

Rising second graders who attend only one week of the English Grammar Introduction pay $100.

All other courses are $225. ($175 for students enrolled full time at Tall Oaks for the 2008 – 2009 school year).

Payment is due with registration.

There will be a $10.00 late fee for registrations received after June 2, 2008.

Course Descriptions: All grade level indications refer to the student’s grade as of the fall of 2008. Exceptions to grade level requirements will be considered upon request.

Behavior Policy: Students are expected to treat their teachers, their classmates and property with respect and abide by the policies of Tall Oaks Classical School.

Dress Code: Students may wear modest casual summer attire. No short shorts or tops that cover less than a tee shirt, please.

Please mail registration forms and payment to:

Tall Oaks Classical School

181 Stanton-Christiana Rd.

Newark, DE 19702

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