Summer School 2018 Course Catalog

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1 Prepare Each Student to be Successful Summer School 2018 Course Catalog Grades 4K 12 Summer School 2018 June 11 July 19 Online Summer School Registration is available from 8:00 a.m. March 19, :00 p.m. May 11,

2 WELCOME! Summer School 2018 Summer School in the Stevens Point Area Public School District offers students a variety of exciting opportunities. Summer School courses in the Stevens Point Area Public School District are available to students who have completed grades 4K 12. Summer courses are an extension of the current school year. Students register for summer courses based on the grade completed during the school year. We are looking forward to seeing you this summer! If you would like additional information regarding Summer Courses, please contact us at: summerschool@pointschools.net or Educational Services at or Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 2 of 29

3 SUMMER SCHOOL 2018 DATES & TIMES Elementary (current Grades 4K-2) June 11 July 19 no class July 4 th Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Intermediate (current Grades 3-6) June 11 July 19 no class July 4 th Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Junior High (current Grades 7-8) June 11 July 19 no class July 4 th Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Senior High (current Grades 9-12) June 11 July 19 no class July 4 th Original Credit Classes meet: Monday Friday Period 1: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Period 2: 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Credit Recovery Classes meet: Monday thru Thursday June 11 - July 19 Period 1: 7:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Period 2: 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Summer Swim Lessons Session 1: June 11 - June 22 Session 2: June 25 - July 6 (no lessons July 4 th ) Session 3: July 9 - July 20 Session 4: July 23 - August 3 Monday thru Friday Swim lessons will be offered at: P.J. Jacobs Junior High Pool or SPASH Pool Please Note: Students must be 5-years-old on or before the first day of the swim session they wish to participate in. FEES: A materials fee may be charged for each summer school course your child enrolls in. Material fees will be indicated for each summer school course. REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration will only be accepted online. Late registrations may be accepted if additional space remains. Students should be registered for summer school courses based on the grade they are currently enrolled in. Registrations will not be accepted by telephone. If you do not have internet access, you may register your student at your students school or at the Bliss Educational Services Office, 1900 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI Online Registration will be available through Skyward Family Access for those students currently attending the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Online registration will be available through the Summer School website for students not currently attending the Stevens Point Area Public School District. REGISTRATION DATES Monday, March 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Online Summer School Registration Begins Friday, May 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Online Summer School Registration Closes Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. LATE Summer School Registrations will be accepted based on course availability. All late registrations must be completed in person at Bliss Educational Services Center, 1900 Polk Street, Stevens Point, WI REFUNDS: Full refund of material fees will be available until Monday, June 11. After June 11, no material fees will be refunded. CLASS CANCELLATIONS: A course may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment. ELIGIBILITY: Any student whose legal residence is within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District or are open enrolled during the school year may enroll in the Stevens Point Area Summer School Program. Students whose legal residence is outside of the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area may enroll in the Stevens Point Area Summer School Program for a fee of $125 per summer school course. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 3 of 29

4 PROCEDURES TRANSPORTATION (BUSING) Students in grades 4K - 8 are eligible to receive District transportation (busing) to and from summer school at Jefferson, Kennedy, Madison, McKinley, Ben Franklin and P.J. Jacobs. In order for students in grades 4K-2 nd to receive district transportation, the pick-up and drop-off address must be within the summer school attendance area boundary. Jefferson: Jefferson and McDill attendance area for grades 4K-2 Kennedy: Kennedy attendance area for grades 4K-6 Madison: Bannach, Madison, and Washington attendance areas for grades 4K - 2 McKinley: McKinley, Plover-Whiting, and Roosevelt attendance areas for grades 4K - 2 Ben Franklin: Students in current grades 3-6 P.J. Jacobs: Students in current grades 7-8 If you are unsure which Summer School site your student should attend in order to receive District transportation, please contact the District Transportation Department at Please Note: District Transportation is NOT available for the following summer school courses: Summer Swim Lessons Panther Fitness Music Lessons ATTENDANCE: SPASH 9-12 courses Music Camps Camp Invention Daily attendance is important for all classes. Absences jeopardize earning credit for high school classes. When students are ill or miss school unexpectedly, parents should call their students summer school office. Jefferson: Kennedy: Madison: McKinley Ben Franklin: P.J. Jacobs: SPASH: EARLY PICK-UP: If your student is leaving early, please send a note to his/her teacher. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS: summerschool@pointschools.net or call your student s summer school office if your student no longer wishes to attend class. Summer Swim Lessons Session 1: June 11 - June 22 Session 2: June 25 - July 6 (no lessons July 4) Session 3: July 9 - July 20 Session 4: July 23 - August 3 Monday thru Friday Swim lessons will be offered at: P.J. Jacobs Junior High Pool or SPASH Pool Please Note: students must be 5-years-old on or before the first day of the swim session they wish to participate in. SUMMER SWIM ASSESSMENTS FOR PASSING LEVELS L2 Beginner class (Pike, Eel, Ray, Starfish, Pre Polliwog, Polliwog, Guppy) : there are 3 levels to the Beginning Class and the student must pass all 3 levels before advancing to Advance Beginner L3. Child needs to swim the length (25 YARDS) of the pool doing the front crawl with rhythmical breathing and the length of the pool doing the back crawl. B1 : student cannot do front or back float without help B2 : student can do front and back float by themselves and know the basic concept of rhythmic breathing B3 : student can do front and back float by themselves, rhythmic breathing is improved, and have the basic concept of front and back crawl gaining strength to do it for the width of the pool (25 yards). L3 Advance Beginner class (Minnow) : student needs to swim the length of the pool doing the elementary backstroke and with a greatly improved front and back crawl. L4 Intermediate class (Fish) : students need to swim two lengths of the pool doing front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and 15 yards of the butterfly. L5 Swimmer class (Flying Fish) : students will increase endurance of the latter and will probably be doing 75 yards of their strokes and will have a coordinated butterfly for 25 yards. L6 Advance Swimmer class: students will do 100 yards of the following strokes: back, breast, right and left side with inverted scissor kicks, front crawl, over arm side stroke and trudgen crawl. This class also includes extensive training of treading water, survival swimming and inflating clothing for flotation. L7 Guard Start: extensive student training will include the following: recovery of submerged victim, escapes, water entries, rescues, sudden immersion skills, spinal injury management, breathing emergencies, approach strokes, mask, fins and snorkel. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 4 of 29

5 ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATIONS current grades 4K - 2 nd JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Current grades 4K - 2 nd Students in the Jefferson and McDill attendance areas KENNEDY ELEMENTARY Current grades 4K - 6th Students in the Kennedy attendance area MADISON ELEMENTARY Current grades 4K - 2 nd Students in the Bannach, Madison, and Washington attendance areas MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY Current grades 4K - 2 nd Students in the McKinley, Plover-Whiting and Roosevelt attendance areas TRANSPORTATION (BUSING) If your student requires busing for summer school, the pick-up and drop-off address must be within the Summer School attendance area boundary as indicated above. If you are unsure which summer school location your student should attend in order to receive District transportation, please contact the Transportation Department at Registration for Summer School busing will take place in Skyward Family Access. Please register for busing at the same time you register your student for summer school courses. ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES current grades 4K - 2 nd June 11 - July 19 Monday through Thursday No classes July 4 FREE breakfast and lunch available at all Summer School locations Free breakfast and lunch are available to all children under the age of 18 that reside within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Students do not need to be enrolled in a Summer School course to participate in the free breakfast and lunch program during the summer. Jefferson Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Kennedy Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Madison Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. McKinley Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. **Please Note: Breakfast and lunch times are approximate. They may change due to student needs. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 5 of 29

6 Jumpstart to Kindergarten Fee: $ st Grade, Here I Come! Fee: $10.00 Current Grade: 4K Kennedy Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 Current Grade: Kindergarten Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 The Jumpstart to Kindergarten program is for students who are in 4K now or will be entering kindergarten in the fall. This program continues to build on the skills covered in 4K and prepares students for kindergarten. Teachers will establish a structured and nurturing environment for young children. Children will be involved in many hands-on activities integrating art, music and physical activities. This program is open to all students who are in Kindergarten now. This program incorporates reading and math skills into a balanced enrichment program encouraging students to function in their everyday lives by solving problems, acting as responsible citizens and helping friends and neighbors. Students will gain awareness and skills of what it means to help others in their immediate surroundings. Students will be taught that they can make real changes with the right mindset, courage and compassion in their hearts for others. 2nd Grade, Here I Come! Fee: $10.00 Current Grade: 1 Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 This program is open to all students who are in 1st grade now. This program incorporates reading and math skills into a balanced enrichment program encouraging students to function in their everyday lives by solving problems, acting as responsible citizens and helping friends and neighbors. Students will gain awareness and skills of what it means to help others in their immediate surroundings. Students will be taught that they can make real changes with the right mindset, courage and compassion in their heart for others. 3rd Grade, Here I Come! Fee: $10.00 Current Grade: 2 Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 This program is open to all students who are in 2nd grade now. This program incorporates reading and math skills into a balanced enrichment program encouraging students to function in their everyday lives by solving problems, acting as responsible citizens and helping friends and neighbors. Students will gain awareness and skills of what it means to help others in their immediate surroundings. Students will be taught that they can make real changes with the right mindset, courage and compassion in their heart for others. Curtains Up Fee: $10.00 K - 2 Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 Students will produce a theatrical production from start to performance. Students will read stories, create a script, and put on a performance for their summer school community. Curtains Up at Kennedy Fee: $10.00 K - 6 Kennedy June 11 - July 19 Students will produce a theatrical production from start to performance. Students will read stories, create a script, and put on a performance for their summer school community. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 6 of 29

7 Books & Cooks/ Team Sports 1-2 Jefferson Madison Fee: $10.00 McKinley June 11 - July 19 This class will alternate every other week between Books & Cooks and Team Sports. Books & Cooks will focus on literature with cooking and nutrition. Team Sports will focus on various fundamental skills involved in sports. Early Learners Fee: $10.00 Pre-K - K Madison June 11 - July 19 The Early Learners program is an opportunity for young children with documented cognitive, communication, behavioral, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on learning through play. The development of pre-academic skills is emphasized. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants in this program. ESL Balanced Literacy Fee: $ K - 2 McKinley June 11 - July 19 English Language Learners in grades 4K-2 nd will explore McKinley s "Giving Garden." Students will discover a new aspect of our garden in a six week study which integrates science, math, and language arts standards. English Language Development goals will be tied to the following weekly themes: Week One: How does a Garden Grow? Week Two: How does the growth of a garden depend on weather, seasons, climate, and the water cycle? Week Three: How many species of animals connect to the garden in a food chain? Week Four: What are the benefits of eating vegetables from the garden? Week Five: What kind of gardens grow around the world? Week Six: How can the produce in a garden be harvested and shared? Life Skills at Kennedy Fee: $ K - 6 Kennedy June 11 - July 19 The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Life Skills Fee: $ McKinley June 11 - July 19 The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Literacy Lounge Fee: $ Jefferson Madison McKinley June 11 - July 19 This class is a combination of children s literature with fun, yet educational crafts. Whether it s reading Mo Willems, making our own Pigeon book or learning how to fill someone s emotional bucket by making buckets of encouragement. This class will bring literature to life. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 7 of 29

8 Literacy Lounge/ Books & Cooks at Kennedy K - 6 Kennedy Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 Literacy Lounge is a combination of children s literature with fun, yet educational crafts. Whether it s reading Mo Willems, making our own Pigeon book or learning how to fill someone s emotional bucket by making buckets of encouragement. This class will bring literature to life. Books and Cook will focus on literature with cooking and nutrition. Outdoor Adventure/ Team Sports/ STEM at Kennedy K - 6 Kennedy Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This course will combine the classes Outdoor Adventures, Team Sports, and STEM for students in grades K-6 at Kennedy Elementary. Outdoor Adventures will allow students to get connected with the great outdoors through adventures in geocaching, outdoor navigation, topography map skills, mammal tracking, wildlife phenology, animal behavior, macroinvertebrate sampling, and more to culminate in an outdoor navigation competition. Team Sports will focus on various fundamental skills involved in sports. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) will focus on hands-on science and literacy. Social Skills Fee: $ Jefferson June 11 - July 19 The Social Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented emotional or behavioral needs to participate in an environment that is focused on social and behavioral skill development. Children enrolled in this course participate with same-age peers in the enrichment sections of summer school to the greatest extent appropriate or possible for skill building and authentic practice. Positive behavioral supports are provided through the classroom teacher and educational assistants and may include behavior modification strategies, sensory breaks, and direct instruction in social interactions among other intervention strategies. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 8 of 29

9 INTERMEDIATE SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATIONS INTERMEDIATE SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES current grades 3 rd - 6 th BEN FRANKLIN JR. HIGH Current Grades 3 rd - 6 th June 11 - July 19 Monday through Thursday No classes July 4 Summer School Courses for Grades 3-6 will be available as 6-week course : June 11 - July 19 OR 3-week course: Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 TRANSPORTATION (BUSING) If your student requires busing for summer school, the pick-up and drop-off address must be within the Summer School attendance area boundary as indicated above. If you are unsure which summer school location your student should attend in order to receive District transportation, please contact the Transportation Department at Registration for Summer School busing will take place in Skyward Family Access. Please register for busing at the same time you register your student for summer school courses. FREE breakfast and lunch available at all Summer School locations Free breakfast and lunch are available to ALL children under the age of 18 that reside within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Students do not need to be enrolled in a Summer School course to participate in the free breakfast and lunch program during the summer. Ben Franklin Jr. High Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. **Please Note: Breakfast and lunch times are approximate. They may change due to student needs. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 9 of 29

10 4th Grade, Here I Come! Fee: $10.00 Current Grade: 3 Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This program is open to all students who are in 3rd grade now. This program incorporates reading and math skills into a balanced enrichment program encouraging students to function in their everyday lives by solving problems, acting as responsible citizens and helping friends and neighbors. Students will gain awareness and skills of what it means to help others in their immediate surroundings. Students will be taught that they can make real changes with the right mindset, courage and compassion in their heart for others. 5th Grade, Here I Come! Fee: $10.00 Current Grade: 4 Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This program is open to all students who are in 4th grade now. This program incorporates reading and math skills into a balanced enrichment program encouraging students to function in their everyday lives by solving problems, acting as responsible citizens and helping friends and neighbors. Students will gain awareness and skills of what it means to help others in their immediate surroundings. Students will be taught that they can make real changes with the right mindset, courage and compassion in their hearts for others. Bits and Bytes Camp 3-6 Ben Franklin June 11 - June 14 *one week camp Spark your excitement for technology specially designed for inspiring innovators, this program offers fun, kid-friendly courses in coding, video game design, web design, robotics, engineering and more. It's never too early to dream BIG! In this course, you will learn through guided play in an exploratory and encouraging lab environment. We emphasize creativity, with a focus on discovery and fun. This camp gives young students a taste of the endless possibilities of technology. Creative Art Current Grade: 3-6 Ben Franklin Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This program will focus on providing students with an opportunity to develop their artistic abilities. Activities will include painting, drawing and sculpting. Additional fees may apply to Curtains Up at Kennedy Fee: $10.00 K - 6 Kennedy June 11 - July 19 Students will produce a theatrical production from start to performance. Students will read stories, create a script, and put on a performance for their summer school community. English Extensions 5-6 Ben Franklin Session 1: June This program is designed for students who passed English/Language Arts but may still have a significant need for additional time working on their English/Language Arts skills and understanding. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 10 of 29

11 English Review Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This program is designed for students who have academic needs in the areas of English/Language Arts and is intended only for those students who did not pass their English/Language Arts class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. this course ESL Jumpstart Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 ESL Jumpstart will provide an engaging, hands-on experience for English Language Learners. The course will focus on academic skills, language, and vocabulary in the core content areas. English Language Learners in grades 5-6 will get a jump start on skills and language they will need in junior high in a relaxed, language-rich environment. this course ESL Balanced Literacy Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 Available for English Language Learners. Students will have a chance to participate in an English Language Development program that offers participants hands-on environmental education and literacy exploration with activities tied to our school s Giving Garden. Students will study and apply their learning through weekly science themes: Week One: How Do Plants Grow? Week Two: What Does a Garden Need? Week Three: What Lives In a Garden? Week Four: What are the benefits of eating food from a garden? Week Five: What do gardens look like around the world? Week Six: What are the benefits of growing a garden? Exploring Culture Through Geography 5-6 Fee: $10.00 Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This class will use Google Earth to explore remote locations and study diverse cultures adept at living in those locations. In addition to Google Earth we would visit sites like National Geographic and Discovery Kids to explore. We may decide to go visit interesting local geographic locations such as glacially impacted landscapes. We call this Google Earth field trips French Language & Culture 5-6 Ben Franklin Session 1: June The foreign language program will focus on providing students with opportunities to explore the French language and culture of French speaking countries. Fun with FACS 5-6 Ben Franklin Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 Are you ready for some fun, food & relaxation? Then this class is for you! Expect to engage in a variety of team-building activities that will make you laugh and will strengthen your social skills. In addition, travel the world through your taste buds. Learn about different countries and make simple meals that reflect those cultures. With all this excitement you may be looking for a little rest and relaxation. Check out our stress-busting techniques that will have you feeling refreshed in no time! Don t miss out on the Fun with FACS this summer Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 11 of 29

12 Let s Keep Moving! 5-8 Ben Franklin Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This program is designed to be physically challenging. The high level of activity assures the student of improvement in both physical condition and skill level. This program consists of running, weight lifting and various team and individual lifetime sport activities with possible field trips for golfing, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, archery and bowling. Additional fees may apply to Life Skills Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Life Skills at Kennedy Fee: $ K - 6 Kennedy June 11 - July 19 The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Literacy Lounge/ Books & Cooks at Kennedy K - 6 Kennedy Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 Literacy Lounge is a combination of children s literature with fun, yet educational crafts. Whether it s reading Mo Willems, making our own Pigeon book or learning how to fill someone s emotional bucket by making buckets of encouragement. This class will bring literature to life. Books and Cook will focus on literature with cooking and nutrition. Math Extensions 5-6 Ben Franklin Session 2: July 2-19 Math Review Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This program is designed for students who passed mathematics during the regular school year but may still have a significant need for additional time working on their mathematics skills and understanding. This program is designed for students who have academic needs in the area of mathematics and is intended only for those students who did not pass their mathematics class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 12 of 29

13 Mind-Up: Growth Mindset 3-4 (session 1) 5-6 (session 2) Ben Franklin Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This research-based curriculum features lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. Outdoor Adventures 3-4 Ben Franklin Session 1: June Get connected with the great outdoors through adventures in geocaching, outdoor navigation, topography map skills, mammal tracking, wildlife phenology, animal behavior, macroinvertebrate sampling, and more to culminate in an outdoor navigation competition. Outdoor Adventure/ Team Sports/ STEM at Kennedy K - 6 Kennedy Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This course will combine the classes Outdoor Adventures, Team Sports, and STEM for students in grades K-6 at Kennedy Elementary. Outdoor Adventures will allow students to get connected with the great outdoors through adventures in geocaching, outdoor navigation, topography map skills, mammal tracking, wildlife phenology, animal behavior, macroinvertebrate sampling, and more to culminate in an outdoor navigation competition. Team Sports will focus on various fundamental skills involved in sports. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) will focus on hands-on science and literacy. River Studies Camp Beginners Fee: $ Ben Franklin June *two week camp Learn the basics of fishing, study different fish species and local waterways, and participate in walking field trips and bus trips to fish during this 2 week course. Students will also learn about fishing laws and be instructed in water safety while fishing. Poles are available for those who need them. Plants, Animals and YOU Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This course is a fast-paced, hands-on course that teaches students about the exciting world of plants and animals. Time will be spent on gardening, planting flowers, making terrariums, making worm farms and much more! Social Skills Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 The Social Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented emotional or behavioral needs to participate in an environment that is focused on social and behavioral skill development. Children enrolled in this course participate with same-age peers in the enrichment sections of summer school to the greatest extent appropriate or possible for skill building and authentic practice. Positive behavioral supports are provided through the classroom teacher and educational assistants and may include behavior modification strategies, sensory breaks, and direct instruction in social interactions among other intervention strategies. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 13 of 29

14 S.T.E.M Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 3-6 Ben Franklin Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This class will offer STEM based -hands on science and literacy for 3rd- 6th grade. STEM education integrates concepts that are usually taught as separate subjects in different classes and emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-life situations. Spanish Language & Culture 5-6 Ben Franklin Session 2: July 2-19 The foreign language program will focus on providing students with opportunities to explore the Spanish language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. The Great Outdoors at BSF Fee: $ Ben Franklin June 11 - July 19 This enrichment session utilizes the staff and resources at the Boston School Forest and other local parks and recreational areas in the Stevens Point vicinity to introduce students to a variety of outdoor activities that encourage creativity, play, skill development, decision-making and nature awareness. Activities include group problem solving, leadership, camping skills, outdoor cooking, fishing, foraging, nature art and crafting, wilderness skills, outdoor safety, plant and animal identification and an introduction to our area s public parks, trails and waterways. Outside, school is in session no matter what the weather, so come prepared! Students will meet at Ben Franklin and be bused to Boston School Forest each morning. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 14 of 29

15 JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATION JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES current grades 7 th - 8 th P.J. JACOBS JR. HIGH Current Grades 7 th - 8 th Please Note: Physical Science/Environmental Science for current 9th grade students will also be offered at P.J. Jacobs and busing will be available for June 11 - July 19 Monday through Thursday No classes July 4 Summer School Courses for Grades will be available as 6-week course : June 11 - July 19 OR 3-week courses: Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 FREE breakfast and lunch available at all Summer School locations TRANSPORTATION (BUSING) If your student requires busing for summer school, the pick-up and drop-off address must be within the Summer School attendance area boundary as indicated above. If you are unsure which summer school location your student should attend in order to receive District transportation, please contact the Transportation Department at Registration for Summer School busing will take place in Skyward Family Access. Please register for busing at the same time you register your student for summer school courses. Free breakfast and lunch are available to ALL children under the age of 18 that reside within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Students do not need to be enrolled in a Summer School course to participate in the free breakfast and lunch program during the summer. P.J. Jacobs Jr. High Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. **Please Note: Breakfast and lunch times are approximate. They may change due to student needs. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 15 of 29

16 Computer Programming Camp P.J. Jacobs June *one week camp This week long class will offer Computer Programming (Coding) including Game & App programming. Creative Art Current Grade: P.J. Jacobs Session 1: June Session 2: July 2-19 This program will focus on providing students with an opportunity to develop their artistic abilities. Activities will include painting, drawing and sculpting. Additional fees may apply to English Extensions P.J. Jacobs Session 1: June This program is designed for students who passed English/Language Arts but may still have a significant need for additional time working on their English/Language Arts skills and understanding. English Review Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This program is designed for students who have academic needs in the areas of English/Language Arts and is intended only for those students who did not pass their English/Language Arts class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. French Language & Culture P.J. Jacobs Session 2: July 2-19 The foreign language program will focus on providing students with opportunities to explore the French language and culture of French speaking countries. Life Skills Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 16 of 29

17 Math Extensions P.J. Jacobs Session 2: July 2-19 Math Review Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This program is designed for students who passed mathematics during the regular school year but may still have a significant need for additional time working on their mathematics skills and understanding. This program is designed for students who have academic needs in the area of mathematics and is intended only for those students who did not pass their mathematics class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. River Studies Camp Advanced Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs July 9-19 *two week camp Learn more about fishing, study different fish species and local waterways, and participate in walking field trips to fish during this 2 week course. Students will also learn about fishing laws and be instructed in water safety while fishing. Poles are available for those who need them. S.T.E.M Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This class will offer STEM based -hands on science and literacy for 7th - 8th graders. STEM education integrates concepts that are usually taught as separate subjects in different classes and emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-life situations. Science Review Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 Social Studies Review Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This program is designed for students who have academic needs in Science and is intended only for those students who did not pass their Science class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. This program is designed for students who have academic needs in Social Studies and is intended only for those students who did not pass their Social Studies class during the current school year. This program provides an opportunity for students to attain needed skills for the next grade level. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll in this class. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 17 of 29

18 Spanish Language & Culture P.J. Jacobs Session 1: June Sports & Literature Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 The foreign language program will focus on providing students with opportunities to explore the Spanish language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. This course is for students who love sports and need a little help with their literature skills. Students will examine post-game interviews and speeches. Persuasive essay on sport rules and regulations students disagree with, examining Olympics...so many possibilities! Think Big Camp P.J. Jacobs June *one week camp Think Big Camp will foster innovation, inspiration, and entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation. Over five days in campers will compete in challenges designed to teach them about the business and nonprofit worlds in a hands-on way. Ted Talk style learning + amazing race style challenges = the best summer camp for students. We take the two best parts of school: 1-field trips, and 2-competitions and mash them together for one amazing week! Physical/Environmental Science Credit Recovery 9 Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Physical Science or Environmental Science. Students will be involved in a combined class of physical science and environmental science study. Classes are aligned to the Wisconsin State Standards. Please Note : This course is for students in current grade 9 and will be offered at P.J. Jacobs Junior High. Busing will be available for this course Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 18 of 29

19 SENIOR HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL LOCATION SENIOR HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES current grades 9 th - 12 th SPASH Current Grades 9 th - 12 th June 11 - July 19 no classes July 4 th Original Credit Classes Monday thru Friday Period 1: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Period 2: 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Credit Recovery Classes Monday thru Thursday Period 1: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Period 2: 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. TRANSPORTATION (BUSING) District Transportation (busing) is not available for classes at SPASH during summer school. FREE breakfast and lunch available at all Summer School locations Free breakfast and lunch are available to ALL children under the age of 18 that reside within the boundaries of the Stevens Point Area Public School District. Students do not need to be enrolled in a Summer School course to participate in the free breakfast and lunch program during the summer. SPASH Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. **Please Note: Breakfast and lunch times are approximate. They may change due to student needs. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 19 of 29

20 Physical/Environmental Science Credit Recovery 9 Fee: $10.00 P.J. Jacobs June 11 - July 19 This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Physical Science or Environmental Science. Students will be involved in a combined class of physical science and environmental science study. Classes are aligned to the Wisconsin State Standards. PLEASE NOTE: This course is for students in current grade 9 and will be offered at P.J. Jacobs Junior High. Busing will be available for this course Algebra 2A/ 2B Credit Recovery Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Algebra 2A or 2B. The successful completion of this course is required for admission to most universities and some technical colleges. Topics include: quadratic equations, polynomial functions, rational exponents and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, probability and statistics, and trigonometry. Students are expected to have their own scientific calculators. Graphing calculators will be provided in the classroom. Algebra 2A is semester 1 Algebra 2B is semester 2 Algebra Concepts 1A/ 1B Credit Recovery Algebra Concepts 2A/ 2B Credit Recovery 9-12 Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Algebra Concepts 1A or 1B. This course has been specifically designed for those students who wish to take a first-year algebra course but may be unable to maintain the pace of our standard algebra course. This year course covers the work normally taught in first semester of Algebra 1 with a much greater emphasis on review of arithmetic skills. Algebra Concepts 1A is semester 1 Algebra Concepts 1B is semester Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Geometry Concepts A or B. This year course covers the work normally covered in second semester of our traditional Algebra 1 course with continued emphasis on arithmetic skills. This course is recommended for students who did well in Algebra Concepts 1. Algebra Concepts 2A is semester 1 Algebra Concepts 2B is semester 2 Biology Credit Recovery Fee: $10.00 Civics Credit Recovery Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Biology. In this class you will discover that biologists work like detectives, as you use lab activities, discussions, projects and field trips to figure out how the living world works. Of all the sciences, biology is the one that directly relates to the life around you Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Civics. Instruction will focus on promoting the major principles of national, state and local government and how they affect the daily lives of individuals. It also includes current events discussions. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 20 of 29

21 Geometry A/ B Credit Recovery Geometry Concepts A/ B Credit Recovery 9-12 Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Geometry A or B. This course deals mainly with Euclidean, or plane, geometry but is integrated with solid geometry and coordinate analytic geometry. A good background in algebra is essential for successful work in geometry. This course is a prerequisite for entrance into most 4-year colleges. Geometry A is semester 1 Geometry B is semester Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in Geometry Concepts A or B. The main emphasis is non-proof based Geometry including geometric shapes, triangle congruence and similarity, area and volume, ratios and proportions, and the coordinate plane. Important algebra topics will also be reviewed throughout the year. Geometry Concepts A is semester 1 Geometry Concepts B is semester 2 Literature Credit Recovery U.S. History Credit Recovery Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Thu This course is designed for students who need English credit, primarily students who have not completed their literature requirement during their sophomore or junior year. Skills addressed include reading comprehension, inferential reading, note-taking, writing to explain, and oral communication. Students will read several novels as a class plus several choice novels. Additional reading activities will include essays, poetry, and short stories Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Thu This course is geared toward students who did not receive a passing grade in U.S. History. Instruction will focus on the development of basic concepts necessary to understanding of our values, traditions, customs and our country's role in today's world. It also includes a historical perspective regarding significant development of our nation. Writing Credit Recovery Art Design 2D Original Credit Fee: $ Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Thu Students will be involved in a wide variety of writing activities helping them develop into better thinkers and more confident writers. Topics to be explored include writing to explain, business writing, classification, research and report writing, sentence composition, journal writing, description and narration. Skills addressed will involve sentence combining, paragraph building, business letter writing, topic selection, techniques and developing sensory awareness. Students will concentrate on improving word choice, maintaining consistent point of view and writing a research paper as well as expository, descriptive and narrative essays. A rubric based on 6+1 Traits of Writing will be used Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Fri This is an elective course that is open to all students who are interested in the visual arts. The course is a good foundation for all advanced art courses. Design 2-D is designed to meet the needs of students who have an interest in enhancing their creativity, knowledge, and skill in Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking. Students will use a variety of techniques, tools and media to create individual artworks. This course stresses the use of the elements and principles of art, the study of artists, and the development of critical thinking. Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 21 of 29

22 College Prep Math- ALEKS Blended Original Credit Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Fri This course has been specifically designed for students who plan on attending a 4 year college and is intended for students who may have difficulty mastering math topics in a traditional classroom setting. All of the students in the class work independently on their own course within the Web Based learning system known as ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces). After a student completes an initial pre-assessment, a specific learning plan is designed for the student. Students work at an appropriate pace as determined by their individualized learning plan. Digital Photography Original Credit 9-12 Fee: $10.00 Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Fri Students electing to take this class will be provided the opportunity to learn about the capabilities, settings, and use of digital cameras. Students will learn proper picture taking techniques and photo enhancing manipulation skills with programs such as iphoto and Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn the proper way to print and display pictures. Basic iphone and Android camera and photo apps will be covered during the course, along with different methods for transferring photos from a camera to a laptop and the Internet. Health Original Credit 9-12 Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Fri Health is a one semester required course intended to empower students to reach a higher level of health and well-being. It is designed to teach beneficial knowledge and skills that encourage students to think critically about how the decisions they make will affect their lives today and in the future. Areas covered include skills for wellness, emotional health, social health, human sexuality, and development, physical health, substance abuse, environment, community health, and safety and first aid. This course must be taken sometime in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. HS Math Mastery ALEKS Blended Original Credit 9-12 Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Period 2: 10:15-12:45 Mon - Fri This course has been specifically designed for students who have not started Algebra 2. It is intended for students who may have difficulty mastering math topics in a traditional classroom setting. All of the students in the class work independently on their own course within the Web-based learning system known as ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces). After a student completes an initial pre-assessment, a specific learning plan is designed for the student. Students work at an appropriate pace as determined by their individualized learning plan. Life Skills Fee: $ :00-12:00 Mon - Thu The Life Skills program is an opportunity for students with documented cognitive, communication, physical, sensory system, and/or other developmental delays to participate in an environment focused on functional skill development. Classroom teachers are supported by educational assistants at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Please check with your child s teacher before registering for any of these summer learning school programs Music Theory Original Credit 9-12 Period 1: 7:30-10:00 Mon - Fri Music Theory I will introduce the principles of harmony in music beginning with the construction of major and minor scales, the circle of fifths, interval training, triad construction, basic chord recognition, musical notation, rhythmic counting, seventh chords, and basic four-part writing. By the end of this course students will: Read and notate music Identify and create intervals, scales, and modes on paper and keyboard Analyze chords, scales, and other components of written music Sight read rhythms at their level Sing simple melodies on solfege Additional Questions? Please summerschool@pointschools.net Page 22 of 29