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 Academic CoursesThe academic program features six-week and three-week courses for students entering grades 6-12. Credit status of individual courses will be determined in advance with school administration. Arts courses feature three-week and one six-week course for students and adults. Arts courses may count as pre-requisite courses for FSS students with permission of the art department and the US Director. SAP Brochure SAP Registration Form
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6-Week Courses
(June 21-July 30) Classes meet M-F
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Middle School Math Prep
(rising grades 6 - 8)
Algebra I
(rising grades 8 - 12)
Geometry
(rising grades 9 - 12)
Algebra II
(rising grades 9 - 12)
Pre Calculus
(rising grades 10 - 12)
Calculus
(rising grades 11 - 12) Middle School Writing Seminar (rising grades 6 - 8)
Upper School Writing Seminar
(rising grades 9 - 12)
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3-Week Courses
(June 21-July 9)
Classes meet M-F
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Study Skills I
(rising grades 6 - 12)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
City Sketchbook I
(rising grades 5 - 12; adults)
Service in the City
(rising grades 6 - 12)
Digital Photography
(rising grades 8 - 12; adults)
City Adventurers
(rising grades 4 - 8)
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3-Week Courses
(July 12-July 30) Classes meet M-F
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Study Skills II (rising grades 6 - 12)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
City Sketchbook II
(rising grades 5 - 12; adults)
Metalsmithing
(rising grades 9 - 12; adults)
Advanced Algebra I
(rising grades 9 - 12)
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Middle School Math Prep This course reinforces mathematical concepts and procedures necessary for achieving success in 7th and 8th grade math. Conceptual instruction will be highly individualized. Organization and study skills will be emphasized.
Algebra I This course teaches and reinforces the concepts and procedures of a standard Algebra I curriculum. Large group instruction, small group problem solving and individual skill work will be used teach the concepts covered in this course. The course is ideal for students in need of a thorough review of Algebra I or for students who wish to accelerate.
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.
Middle School Writing This writing-intensive course is designed for students who want to improve their basic writing and critical reading skills. Students will learn basic paragraph structure and sentence structure; how to craft thesis statements, topic sentences, and supporting sentences; and how to organize essay and research papers. They will analyze selected texts, essays and articles to prompt responsive and analytical writing. Some grammar and writing mechanics will be covered, depending on the needs of individual students.
Upper School Writing This is a writing course for students who want to improve their basic writing skills including sentence and paragraph structure. Students will learn more about organizing and writing effective arguments, essays and research papers. Students will write a major paper each week. Planning and revision will be required as part of the writing process. There will be an emphasis on grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary based on the needs of individual students.
3-Week Courses
(June 21-July 9) (July 12-July 30)
City Adventurers Find out what Center City has to offer! This “greatest hits of Center City” class takes students into the city to learn by experience. Students will visit different points of interest throughout the week and use classroom time to reflect about their visits in meaningful ways. Visit sites will include the Mummers Museum, the Rodin Museum, City Hall’s tower and many more!
NOMINAL MATERIALS CHARGE.
Study Skills I or II This course will reinforce and develop the study skills and work habits necessary for academic success at the middle and upper school levels. Students will work on note-taking from texts and from discussion, reading analytically, developing a system or organization that works, studying for tests, developing and completing long-term projects, and conducting basic research using the library and the Internet.
Digital Photography Over the course of three weeks, students will explore the various elements of digital photography. They will be assigned a project almost every night for homework. Formal concepts such as composition, rule of thirds, content, and contrast will be explained and applied to student work. Moreover, students will gain a firm understanding of informal concepts such as how to use basic digital editing software(s), how to use Photoshop to clean up or improve images, and how to use a digital SLR camera. By the end of the three-week course, students will have had an extremely useful hands-on experience regarding the most important aspects of digital photography. Students must have their own cameras. NOMINAL MATERIALS CHARGE.
Service in the City Over the course of three weeks, students will study various challenges in caring for each of the following populations in Philadelphia: the elderly, the homeless and the animals of the city. Each week students will complete service work with each of these populations through pre-planned trips with their teacher. This course is a wonderful way to give back to the community while learning about some of the inherent challenges in addressing large-scale change.
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.
Metalsmithing This course teaches metalsmithing and jewelry design. Techniques will include stone cutting and setting, forging, soldering, and chain making. Students also will explore stained glass and glass beadmaking. Students will make a silver ring with a cut stone, learn box construction, and create a linked chain. NOMINAL MATERIALS CHARGE.
Advanced Algebra I This course teaches and reinforces the higher level concepts of Algebra I, including simplifying square roots and exponential expressions, solving multi-step linear and quadratic equations and graphing linear and quadratic functions. This course is ideal for students who wish to brush up on their Algebra I skills before taking Algebra II.
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