Grades 9-12 / Years 10-13

Get Ready for Grade 9 Math

Teacher: J. Thanduparakkal

Grade / Year: Starting Grade 9 / Year 10

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: This is a preparatory course for Integrated Math:1. Learn the standards of geometry and algebra with emphasis on problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and connections between math and other subject areas through real-world application.

Get Ready for Algebra II 

Teacher: M. Srinivasan

Grade / Year: Gr 9 - 11 / Yr 10 - 12

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Learn algebraic and trigonometric concepts that lay the foundation for precalculus. Graph and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, while applying these functions to model the relationship between different quantities in the real world. Explore the unit circle, solve trigonometric equations and study abstract applications by proving trigonometric identities. 

Get Ready for AP Java Programming

Teacher: S. Zeeshan

Grade / Year: Gr 10-12 / Yr 11-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Learn the basics of Java programming and its real-world application. Prepare for AP computer science courses.

Get Ready for IGCSE Biology

Teacher: R. El Timani

Grade / Year: Year 10-13/ Gr 9-12

Time: Sun-Wed 1 .5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Learn the demands and challenges of the IGCSE biology program. You will learn about the main topics in biology, demonstrate your knowledge and discuss your viewpoints with scientific evidence. This course is for new and current IGCSE students.

SAT Preparation: English & Grammar

Teacher: S. Akbar

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-11 / Yr 10-12

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Preparatory

Description: If you are planning to take the PSAT or SAT exam this year or you simply would like to work on improving your English and grammar, this course is for you. 

AP Biology: Investigative Labs

Teacher: R. Fatima

Grade / Year:  Gr 10 - 12 / Yr 11 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Preparatory

Description: This course prepares students for AP Biology, an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, energetics, information transfer and systems interactions. This course is a designed lab program that ensures students explore and develop an understanding of core techniques. 

Get Ready for AP Seminar

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Siddiqui

Grade / Year: Gr 9 - 12 / Yr 10 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: If you’re planning to take AP Seminar next year, join this course to brush up on core skills. We’ll focus on skills such as the AP QUEST attributes and how to identify the main idea of a text, the line of reasoning and the effectiveness of evidence.

Physics: Engineering for AP/IB 

Teacher: S. Paul

Grade / Year: Gr 11-12 / Yr 12-13

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: The course is designed to focus on the principles of engineering physics that students encounter in AP and IB physics courses in Grades 11 and 12. It will help students considering engineering as a career choice or about to enter a Grade 11 level physics course. It would help if students taking this summer course have already completed an introductory high school physics course. The course introduces rigid bodies and rotational dynamics, thermodynamics, buoyancy and fluid dynamics, forced vibrations and resonance. 

Reading for High School

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Ashraf

Grade / Year:  Gr 9 -10 / Yr 10-11

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Students will learn strategies to take their reading comprehension skills several notches up to help them get ready for the challenges of reading complex texts in high school.

Explore the Universe

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. Abdul Huq

Grade : Gr 10 - 12 / Yr 11 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn mind-blowing facts about the universe including exploration of the forces of nature and the building blocks of matter. Learn about the visible and invisible world. Knowledge of the birth of the universe and the amazing black holes will help you get a grasp of the role you play in this huge cosmos.

General Psychology

Teacher: K. Inge

Grade / Year: Gr 9-12/Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This exciting course gives students a chance to dip their toes into the wonderful world of psychology, the study of human behavior. We'll look at psychology myths, truths and half-truths and learn about psychology from different perspectives. Material from Harvard University, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate will be integrated into the course. 

Get Ready for Grade 10 Math

Teacher: J. Thanduparakkal

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 10 / Year 11

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: This is a preparatory course for Integrated Math-II.The course addresses the standards of Algebra, trigonometric functions, statistics and logarithamic functions. It develops conceptual understanding, fluency and the ability to draw connections between function types. All topics are studied from an algebraic, graphical, numerical, and exploratory approach with an emphasis on real-world application.This course develops Mathematical thinking and Self -regulated Learning,Understanding of content through real world applications .

Get Ready for IB/AP Physics

Teacher: S. Paul

Grade / Year:  Gr 10-12 / Yr 11-13

Time:  Sun-Thurs 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: The course is designed to focus on areas of physics that students will most certainly encounter in a Grade 11 physics course, including the AP and IB physics courses. It will also help students who have completed an introductory HS physics course but feel that they would benefit from reinforcements on certain key topics over the summer. Topics will include linear motion, graphical analysis of motion, motion in two dimensions, forces, momentum, work and energy, circular motion and universal gravitation, and essentials of waves & oscillatory motion. The course will use a set of online tools such as Physics classroom, Gizmos Simulation, and the Phet Simulation.

Get Ready for IB Year 1 Chemistry 

Teacher: F. Hammoud

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn basic chemistry topics covered in the IB year 1 programme and practice IB style questions.

Introduction to Calculus/AP Calculus

Teacher: M. Srinivasan

Grade / Year:  Gr 10 -12 / Yr 11-13

Time:  Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs 

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Students will understand calculus concepts necessary for success on the AP Exam and in subsequent college mathematics courses. Strengthen your understanding of functions in preparation for the process of differentiation and integration. Calculus concepts are explored through skill builder assignments like Acrostic Puzzle, Circuit, Big 10 and other games.

Mandarin 101 (Chinese Language)

Teacher: E. Zvonkova

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12/Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: Mandarin Chinese is the second most spoken language in the world. Students will build basic vocabulary to engage in simple conversation. Students will be introduced to the structure of the Chinese characters and learn basic grammatical structures and fun facts about Chinese culture. 

Math SAT Test Preparation

Teacher: N. Khairallah

Grade / Year:  Gr 10-12 / Yr 11-13

Time:  Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Preparatory

Description: This course is for students in Grades 10-12 who are preparing to take the SAT exam. The course aligns specifically with the SAT test and has been designed with flexible assignments so that a wide range of students can benefit.

Exploring Chemistry

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: E. Elsayed 

Grade / Year:  Gr 10 -12 / Yr 11- 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn to use the periodic table to find the physical and chemical properties of elements, the types of compounds and bonds, how to name the chemical compounds and how to construct balanced equations with correct formulas. We will apply some experiments in the lab to see how fun chemistry is. 

Abnormal Psychology

Teacher: K. Inge

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: What does it mean to be normal? What does it mean to be abnormal? This course will explore concepts including anxiety, depression, obesity, eating disorders and more. We will look at the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders. Material from Harvard University, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate will be integrated into the course. Students interested in health and medicine are strongly encouraged to join.

Introduction to AP Language & Composition

Teacher: S. Akbar

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-11 / Yr 10-12

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Cultivate your understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing and writing texts as you explore topics like rhetorical situations, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.

Adobe Photoshop Skills

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Zeeshan

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time:  Sun-Wed 1.5 hrs

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn to edit pictures and design portfolios. Intended for students who want to take journalism, pursue media sciences or simply improve their Adobe Photoshop skills.

Get Ready for IB Year 2 Chemistry 

Teacher: F. Hammond

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory 

Description: You will be introduced to important concepts and topics from the IB Year 2 program and the application of these concepts in analyzing and solving IB exam-style questions. 

Get Ready for AP Physics 1

Teacher: M. Jenblat

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: The course will introduce students to the 8 units of AP Physics 1 in an interactive way.

Get Ready for A-Level/IB Biology

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: R. El-Timani

Grade / Year:  Year 12  / Grade 11

Time: Sun-Thurs 1 hr

 Category: Preparatory

Description: This course is designed for students choosing biology for AS level or IB. This course ensures you are fully prepared to start your next level with confidence. You will learn the fundamentals of advanced biology, demonstrate your knowledge, evaluate risk factors of diseases and discuss scientific case studies.

Precalculus: Beginner to Advanced

Teacher: N. Khairallah

Grade / Year:  Gr 11 - 12 / Yr 12 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course is for students in Grades 11-12 to build their mathematical foundation to study precalculus. You will be taught concepts from scratch, and we will work our way up to the fundamentals of trigonometry and functions. The course includes lots of examples, practice problems and assignments.

Fundamentals of Chemistry 

Teacher: S. Anas

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment 

Description: This course is designed to foster knowledge and develop an understanding of principles and application of chemistry. Learn the basic concepts of chemistry and participate in virtual labs and simulations.

Up your Literature Reading Game

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Siddiqui

Grade / Year:  Gr 10 12 / Yr 11 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: We will read three short and quick novels together, and analyze the characters, setting and perspective. We will look at rhetorical situations and hidden arguments between the lines and dialogue. By the end of the three weeks, you’ll have learned the fundamentals of analysis in an AP or IB English course.

Science Investigations: Analyzing & Presenting Data

Teacher: S. Paul

Grade / Year:  Gr 9 -11 / Yr 10 - 12

Time: Sun-Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This summer course will provide students with broad exposure to tools and techniques used in digital data collection and processing of such data for science investigations. Students will learn how to follow a rubric to help develop a good scientific investigation. Students will also learn to analyze data using various graphical displays and the use of error bars on graphs. Those pursuing quantitative sciences will also learn more about the propagation of experimental uncertainties through the process. The course will explore a combination of software and online tools used in collecting experimental data. Students will learn to make the best of the data available to them in drawing evidence-based conclusions. Students will need access to a smartphone and a personal computer throughout this course. 

Get Ready for Reading & Comprehension: Gr 9-10 / Yr 10-11

Teacher: F. Shaikh

Grade / Year:  Gr 9 -10 / Yr 9-11 

Time: Sun - Thur 1 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course will concentrate on advanced reading abilities to better understand, analyze and interpret texts. Learn reading and language skills required for entrance exams, academic enrichment and the SAT test. Students will also be able to identify literary devices and their effects on the text. We will assess our reading progress through group discussions, book clubs and reading comprehension practice.

Get Ready for Gr 11 & 12 Business Math

Teacher: J. Thanduparakkal

Grade / Year:  Gr 11-12 / Yr 12-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Learn the standards of banking, tax tables, annuity and mortgage, personal finance and business-related topics. Students will learn about financial planning and decision-making, investing, wise credit choices, smart shopping and income tax basics. 

Get Ready for AP Economics

Teacher: E. Zvonkova

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: This combined AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics preparatory course covers the essential topics students usually find challenging. We will spend one week on macroeconomics and microeconomics each, along with a summary week at the end. General exam tips and tricks will also be shared.

Get Ready for Precalculus

Teacher: M. Srinivasan

Grade / Year:  Gr 10-12 / Yr 11 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Learn algebraic and trigonometric concepts that lay the foundation for Precalculus. Students graph and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, while applying these functions to model the relationship between different quantities in the real world. Explore the unit circle, solve trigonometric equations, and study abstract applications by proving trigonometric identities. 

Exploring Physics

Teacher: E. Elsayed

Grade / Year:  Gr 10-12 / Yr 11 - 13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Preparatory

Description: Learn types of motion and their graphs, types of forces with their formulas, the relationship between force and work, the differences between sound and water waves and much more.

Introduction to AP Chemistry

Teacher: S. Anas

Grade / Year:  Gr 10 -12 / Yr 11-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: This course is designed to cultivate an understanding of the AP Chemistry course. In this course, the students will be introduced to the first four units of AP Chemistry. The students will learn to apply various science practices applicable to AP Chemistry.

French Talk - Intermediate

Teacher: Z. Karnib

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Global Connections

Description: Improve your French to prepare for IB or to gain intermediate French conversational skills.  

The Drama Course

**COURSE IS CANCELLED

Teacher: S. Akbar

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-11 / Yr 10-12

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Arts and Crafts

Description: This drama course is open to all students and is designed for those interested in learning about the aspects of theater such as stage terminology and acting skills. 

Psychology at the Movies

Teacher: K. Inge

Grade / Year:  Gr 9-12 / Yr 10-13

Time: Sun-Wed 1.5 hr

Category: Academic Enrichment

Description: Have you wondered about the psychological disorders featured in contemporary movies and TV? Learn about psychological disorders and individual differences through film and TV. Material from NYU, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate will be incorporated into the course. Students will need access to Netflix and possibly Disney Plus streaming service as well. Featured movies will be MPAA-rated PG and PG-13.