SCHS Summer School Program

In addition to our experiential learning and project based summer program, Springstone is pleased to offer an academic component. Each session is 2 weeks long and students can choose which 2 sessions they would like to attend giving you greater flexibility for your summer needs.

July 6 – 30, 2010

9 – 1 pm

$2000

SESSIONS

Reading Comprehension Seminar

In this session, students will develop their reading comprehension skills through the use of peer assisted learning techniques and meta-cognitive strategies. They will learn how to monitor their own reading comprehension and identify misunderstandings about what they read through the use of cooperative learning and independent activities. Students will also investigate and reflect on their attitudes towards reading and working with peers.

Spotlight on Math

Covering concepts for algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; students will learn the basic concepts necessary to succeed in high school math. After one hour of direct teaching in each subject students will then be challenged to apply those concepts together in a variety of math projects.

Experiential Session A

“Young Chefs”

Students will experience the passion of planning, the joy of cooking, and the art of presentation in this cooking class that will cover all aspects of making a meal. We will explore the basics and also venture out into the unknown; cooking everyone’s favorites and trying items from other cultures. At the end of the session students will choose their best and present it at Springstone’s first cook off – mmmmmm, can’t wait!

Monday – Planning and presentation

Tuesday – Traditional meals

Wednesday – Cultural meals

Thursday – Cook off preparation: planning, cooking, and presentation

Friday – Cook off

“It Takes a Village”

Springstone incorporates volunteer work into every quarter of a student’s school year. Volunteer work offers many benefits – prevocational and vocational training, opens up opportunities, expands a students range of experiences and career plans, gives back to the community. In this section students will participate in volunteer activities throughout the week. Drop off and pick up locations for volunteer activities to be announced.

Experiential Session B

Field Geology

Geology is best done outside, especially in the Bay Area where the evidence of both past and current geologic activity is right beneath our feet. In this class, students will learn how to read rocks and the landscape in order to construct their own geologic map. The week will begin with an introduction to the “tools of the trade;” students will practice using these tools and their observation skills to map a local park. In the classroom, they will learn about Bay Area geology and how to read geologic maps. We will then head into the field for 1½ days of instruction on map interpretation and identification of rocks in the field. During the last 2 days of the course, students will work in teams to construct their own geologic map of a local area.

Diverse Experiences

Students will participate in different physical activities in our local communities: bowling, martial arts, urban hiking, rock climbing, and a day at Waterworld. Each community activity is designed to help our students to develop self-awareness, social-awareness and decision-making skills through group and individual activities. All activities will occur off campus and will help serve to promote life skills development. These activities focus on conversation, critical thinking, self-advocacy, and recreational interests.

*Course offerings based on enrollment, minimum of 4 students required.