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SummerSessions at Friends Select features four- and six-week academic and enrichment courses for students entering grades 6-12. Credit status of individual courses will be determined in advance with school administration. City Sketchbook I and II are two-week art courses open to students and adults. SummerSessions registration form
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4-Week
Academic Course (June 18 – July 13) Class meets M-F 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (with lunch break)
Middle School Prep (rising grades 6 – 8) 6-Week
Academic Courses (June 18 - July 27) Classes meet M-F
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Geometry (rising grades 9 - 12)
Algebra II (rising grades 9 - 12)
Pre-Calculus (rising grades 10 – 12) Calculus (rising grades 11 – 12) |
2-Week Arts Courses
(June 18 – June 29;
July 2 – July 13)* * No class July 4
Classes meet M-F 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. City Sketchbook 1
(rising grades 6 – 12; adults)
June 18 – June 29
City Sketchbook 2
(rising grades 6 – 12; adults)
July 2 – July 13* *No class July 4
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For more information about SummerSessions at Friends Select, please contact Carolyn Shank, program director, by calling 215.561.5900, ext. 158 or email at carolyns@friends-select.org
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| 4-Week Course (June 18-July 13)
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (with lunch break)
MS Prep The Middle School Prep course covers language arts, math preparation and study skills. In the language arts section, students will learn how to organize their thoughts and write effective papers, employ correct grammar and mechanics, and respond thoughtfully to works of literature from various literary genres. The math portion will focus on subject areas common to both pre-algebra and algebra, such as factoring and solving multi-step equations, followed by course-appropriate exercises to reinforce the ideas. Throughout, students will practice study skills essential for success in the middle- and upper school educational programs: note-taking, how to review and retain study material, and how to communicate effectively with the teacher to ask for help when needed. 6-Week Courses (June 18-July 27)
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Geometry This intensive course covers the standard full-year geometry curriculum. Upon successful completion of this course, students are prepared for the next level math course. Teacher recommendation required.
Algebra II This course is a complete upper level Algebra II course, preparing students to move on to Pre-Calculus and Calculus. It is designed for students who are strong in math and wish to accelerate. It is also useful for students who have completed an Algebra II course but who wish to reinforce or extend their Algebra II skills before advancing to Pre-Calculus. Teacher recommendation required.
Pre-Calculus This intensive course prepares students for calculus. It covers polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs. It also covers analytic geometry and polar relations. Teacher recommendation required.
Calculus This course will cover the basic concepts and applications of differentiation and integration. Other topics will include limits, differential equations, areas, volume and arc length. Teacher recommendation required.
2-Week Arts Courses
(June 18 – June 29; July 2 – July 13) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The City Sketchbook 1 and 2: General Overview
In both courses, students will have the opportunity to travel to exciting locations in the city, where they will draw and paint the subject matter from direct observation. They will be encouraged to work energetically, to be self motivated and to relate drawing and painting to self discovery. Students will learn about the basic art elements, such as line, tone, value, hue, proportion, perspective, texture and modulation. Finally, students will learn concepts of compositional structure: picture plane, cropping, movement, symmetry, proportion and craftsmanship.
The City Sketchbook 1: Drawing in Black and White
Students will learn the major characteristics of the various drawing and painting media, i.e., pencil, charcoal, graphite stick, Conte crayon and India ink.
The City Sketchbook 2: Drawing and Painting in Color
Students will learn the major characteristics of the various drawing and painting media, i.e., pencil, colored pencil, oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor and wax resist.
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