Get Ready for Grade 9 / Year 10 Literacy

Teacher: Sadaf Ahmed

Grade / Year: Starting Grade 9 / Year 10

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Academic Enrichment

Welcome to our English Literacy Summer Program! Over the course of two enriching weeks, we invite high school students to embark on a journey of exploration and empowerment through the realm of language. 

Designed to enhance proficiency and foster a deeper appreciation for the written and spoken word, our program offers an immersive experience tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of each participant. Through dynamic lessons, engaging activities, and interactive discussions, students will sharpen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while cultivating the confidence to navigate the complexities of communication with finesse and fluency. 

Join us as we embark on this transformative educational voyage, where every word becomes a stepping stone towards personal and academic success.

Get Ready for Grade 10 / Year 11 Math

Teacher: Analidel Souza

Grade / Year: Starting Grade 10 / Year 11

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Academic Enrichment

Fight math like a warrior! 🛡️🤺 Know how to slay the mightiest of equations and solve the trickiest of riddles.

"Getting ready for Grade 10/Y11 Mathematics" will prepare students for next year through interactive activities, games, problem solving and collaborative learning. This course fosters critical thinking by providing students with rich mathematical tasks, encouraging exploration, experimentation, and promoting a growth mindset towards problem-solving. All while engaging in meaningful mathematical discourse and reflection which supports the development of critical thinking skills in math.

Students transitioning from Grade 10/Year 11 will:

• Explore Graphing and Factoring of Quadratic Functions.

• Evaluate Arithmetic with Polynomials.

• Simplify and Solve Rational Expressions.

• Solve Logarithmic Functions.

• Resources: Engage NY, Delta Math, Khan Academy.

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Spanish

Teacher: Yasmeen Alnaji

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Global Connections

Welcome to Español! 

Here you will learn some ways to meet and greet, and some basic Spanish conversation. We will also learn some cultural aspects to get excited about pursuing Spanish. Vamos!!

Precalculus

Teacher: Nancy Khairallah

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Academic Enrichment

This is a preparatory course for Precalculus. The course addresses the algebraic and trigonometric concepts that lay the foundation for Precalculus.

Students will graph and solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, while applying these functions to model the relationship between different quantities in the real world. Learners will explore the unit circle, solve trigonometric equations, and study abstract applications by proving trigonometric identities.

Biology

Teacher: Rana Fatima

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Science

Join the course and ace your way during your future years in scientific skills in the core concepts of Biology. Cultivate your understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as you 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 skills and content knowledge. Become and expert in understanding the experimental context, so these skills will prove invaluable for both concept comprehension and exam performance. By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Engage in Scientific Practices in Biology.

• Identify and Describe the Biology terms and processes.

• Research and explore the connections between core concepts of disciplinary core ideas in biology to design challenge through Engineering.

• Expand your understanding to applying science practices to real world examples.

• Solve Performance Assessments easily based on school science standards.

AP Literature 

Teacher: Amber Glynn

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Academic Enrichment

Explore literary analysis with AP Literature Summer Assignment course. We will read a novel together and study ideas of theme and vocabulary. This assignment sets the stage for a dynamic exploration of literature in the upcoming academic year in AP Literature or upper level English course.

Learners will achieve these learning outcomes:

• Enhanced Critical Thinking.

• Improved Writing Proficiency.

• Deeper Engagement with Literature.

• Fulfill the literature component of the AP Literature Summer Assignment after course completion.

Arabic 

(CANCELED)

Teacher: Wajdan Elharby

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am - 9:15am

Category: Global Connections

The course addresses the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in an integrated fashion, with a focus on speaking. The course uses familiar enhanced vocabulary and grammar applied in new situations. Emphasis is placed on oral communication skills, through role plays, guided and unguided conversations and English/Arabic translations. 

The course aims to enable students to become more familiar with the vocabulary and be able to communicate more fluently and with confidence. The course will offer:

• Introduction to the rules of Arabic writing.

• Reading and writing of the 28 Arabic letters in isolated and connected forms at a Beginning level.

• Basic word structure and sentence structure.

• Dependent and independent pronoun patterns.

• Verb conjugations in the present future tense.

• Singular and plural forms of nouns and adjectives.

• Masculine and feminine nouns and adjectives.

• Descriptive pattern.

• Function words (want, have, have been).

• Adverbs of time and days of the week.

• Numbers and rules of counting.

• Negations.

Get Ready for Grade 9 / Year 10 Math

Teacher: Analidel Souza

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 9 / Year 10

Time: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am - 10:45am

Category: Academic Enrichment 

Fight math like a warrior! 🛡️🤺 Know how to slay the mightiest of equations and solve the trickiest of riddles.

"Getting ready for Grade 9/Y10 Mathematics" will prepare students for next year through interactive activities, games, problem solving and collaborative learning. This course fosters critical thinking by providing students with rich mathematical tasks; encouraging exploration, experimentation, and promoting a growth mindset towards problem-solving. All while engaging in meaningful mathematical discourse and reflection which supports the development of critical thinking skills in math.

Students transitioning from Grade 9/Year 10 will:

• Explore Arithmetic with Polynomials, Integer and and Rational Exponents.

• Evaluate Quadratic Equations, Expressions and Functions.

• Solve Trigonometric Ratios, Law of Sines & Cosines and Angles of Elevation and Depression.

Get Ready for Grade 10 / Year 11 Literacy 

Teacher: Sadaf Ahmed

Grade / Year:  Starting Grade 10 / Year 11

Time: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am - 10:45am

Category: Academic Enrichment

Welcome to our English Literacy Summer Program!

Over the course of two enriching weeks, we invite high school students to embark on a journey of exploration and empowerment through the realm of language. Designed to enhance proficiency and foster a deeper appreciation for the written and spoken word, our program offers an immersive experience tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of each participant. 

Through dynamic lessons, engaging activities, and interactive discussions, students will sharpen their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while cultivating the confidence to navigate the complexities of communication with finesse and fluency.

Join us as we embark on this transformative educational voyage, where every word becomes a stepping stone towards personal and academic success.

Chemistry 

Teacher: Mariam Sibaii

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am - 10:45am

Category: Academic Enrichment

Getting ready for chemistry will prepare students for next year through engaging simulations, interactive activities, problem-solving challenges, and collaborative investigations.

Students transitioning from Grade 11-12/Year 12-13 will:

• Deepen their knowledge of chemical reactions and key concepts like atomic structure through interactive games and virtual labs, enhance critical thinking by solving complex problems, and collaborate on research and presentations to further understand chemistry.

• Activities will include exploring the periodic table with interactive games, analyzing real-world scenarios using chemical principles, and visualizing molecular structures with digital tools.

This course offers an exciting exploration of chemistry, helping students discover the mysteries of matter and transformations, engage deeply, and build a strong foundation for future scientific studies.

Statistics

Teacher: Jubna Thanduparakkal

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am - 10:45am

Category: Academic Enrichment

It's a preparatory course for college-level statistics that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting ,analyzing and drawing conclusion from data. Students cultivate their understanding of Statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and data based predictions. They explore Data Analysis, Modelling distributions of data, Describing relationships, Collecting data, probability, sampling distributions and regression lines.

Graphic Design

Teacher: Shabija Kizhakumkara

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 9:30am - 10:45am

Category: Elective 

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of graphic design this summer! Explore captivating topics such as typography magic, Logo Design, Brochure, Flyer, Gif, Animation, digital illustration wonders, and branding brilliance. From designing futuristic logos to crafting captivating social media graphics, each session promises exciting challenges and hands-on projects. Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with inspiration, innovation, and endless creativity!

Calculus

Teacher: Maheshwari Srinivasan

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Category: Academic Enrichment

In this two-week virtual class, students will delve into the fundamentals of derivatives, a cornerstone of calculus. Through interactive activities, games, problem-solving, and collaborative learning, students will gain a solid understanding of differentiation.

They will explore the concept of rates of change, learn techniques for finding derivatives, and apply them to real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with essential skills to tackle advanced calculus concepts with confidence.

Physics

Teacher: Engi Elsayed

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Category: Academic Enrichment

This course develops students’ understanding of the main concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity.

They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. 

Psychology

Teacher: Kimberly Inge

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 11:00am - 12:15pm

 Category: Elective

General Psychology will prepare students for an in-depth study of individual human behavior through collaborative learning, examination of case studies, and an individual project featuring a student-selected topic related to psychology.

Students will:

• Produce a personalized learning project that will demonstrate students’ understanding and application of key concepts of psychology.

• Learn about the different perspectives of psychology.

• Learn about myths, lies, and half-truths about psychology.

Research Design
(CANCELED)

Teacher: Seema Parveen

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Category: Elective

In this course, students will improve their research skills through interactive activities. No prior knowledge is necessary. Participants will gain knowledge on conducting effective research, including research design, data collection methods, data analysis, and presenting findings. Engaging in hands-on projects, group discussions, and receiving expert guidance will enhance their learning experience.

They will have the ability to independently conduct comprehensive research, critically evaluate sources, and confidently present their findings. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Develop the ability to analyze information critically.

• Learn to discern credible sources from unreliable ones, honing their skills in information and evaluation.

• Refine their written and oral communication skills.

• Gain confidence in their research abilities, empowering them to tackle future academic challenges with assurance.

Mandarin 101 

(Chinese Language)

(CANCELED)

Teacher: Ekaterina Zvonkova

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

Time: Mon-Thurs, 11:00am - 12:15pm

Category: Global Connections

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.