Enrichment

Registration for all summer courses have closed! Credit Recovery for Semester B will remain open until June 16th.

Enrichment programs provide an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year, try new things, and explore or develop interests.

Students should refer to the Enrichment Program Calendar to ensure that they are not choosing overlapping courses.

Rising 9th Grade Math Enrichment

This program is for rising 9th graders who would benefit from math enrichment/reinforcement before entering high school.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am (Choose one session)

Session A: June 28 - July 16
Session B: July 19 - August 6

ESOL Tech Bootcamp

What: All students will use Chromebooks and online technology during the new school year. Join this Technology Boot Camp to learn how to operate your device, web and Chromebook applications, and other programs so you’re ready for the school year! Improve your English skills while learning about your new technology! You will learn: how to use your Chromebook, Canvas, StudentVue, send an email, Google Suite applications, and much more!

When: Select either AM or PM session

-Summer School Semester 1: July 13, 14, and 15

8:00-10:00 AM or 5:00-7:00 PM

-Summer School Semester 2: July 20, 21, and 22

8:00-10:00 AM or 5:00-7:00 PM

Who: New 9th, 10th, and 11th grade ESOL students

Where: Near your home! Your instructor, Ms. Haas, will come to your neighborhood! She will bring wi-fi hotspots to connect to the internet either at a nearby park, apartment complex center, or a nearby elementary or middle school parking lot. All sessions will be held outdoors, socially distanced. Sessions are weather-dependent.

ESOL Literacy Boost

Option 1: Monday and Thursday 1-2:30

Option 2: Monday and Thursday 3-4:30

ESOL Math Boost

Prepare for success in Algebra 1 in the fall

Option 1: Tuesday and Friday 1-2:30

Option 2: Tuesday and Friday 3-4:30

Writing For Fun

What: Experiment with different types of writing Share your writing with fellow writers

When: July 19 – August 6th

Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 2-2:50 pm

Who: Blair writers of all ages and abilities

This program is FULL!

Foundations of Journalism Bootcamp

What: This journalism workshop gives students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of journalism or to enhance what you already know! Students will learn the basics of entertainment blogs, newswriting, feature stories and more!

When: June 28- July 9 12-2pm

FULL

English 9/10 Honors Summer Prep

What: Students entering 9th and 10th grade will engage in learning activities preparing them for the 9th and 10th grade curriculum. Activities will include common task preparation, writing with a focus on analysis, narrative and informative, academic vocabulary, work study habits, grammar, developing voice and style in writing, reading and analyzing various texts and independent reading and analysis.

When: Session A June 28 - July 16

Monday - Friday 10am - 2:30pm

Who: Rising 9th and 10th graders

AP Lit Prep

What: Welcome to AP Lit Prep, an invigorating enrichment course in which you will prepare for the fall semester by reading closely and analyzing critically literary works of recognized merit. As we read and discuss, you will deepen your understanding of the ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure. We will review the elements of style, and you will have opportunities to revise your work for mastery. We will read short works from many genres, cultures and eras, and will consider both a work’s literary artistry and the social and historical values it reflects and embodies. In writing, you will continue to learn how to develop and organize ideas in clear, coherent and persuasive language.

You will never be finished with these works of literature; there’s always more to say about them!

When: Session B Mondays and Wednesdays

July 19-Aug 4 10-11:40am

Who: Blair students taking AP Literature in Fall 2021

AP Lang Strategies

What: A one month class on helping you prepare for Ap Lang

When: July 19 - Aug 6: Monday and Wednesday from 10 Am - 11:40 Am

Who: 10th grader and up who is interested in taking AP Lang

Why: This session will help prepare you for Ap lang class. It will relieve stress and give you a head start on AP Lang. You will learn multiple strategies and tips to help you on the Ap exam!

Music as Poetry

Ever wanted to explore the meanings of your favorite songs?

Wanna know how the lyrics you love reciting may have a deeper meaning?

Come explore with us!

Summer Session II : (July 19 - August 6)

Tuesdays / Thursdays

10am - 11:40 am

Hosted by: Mrs. N. Johnson

English Instructor

Chemistry Through Combustion

Students will explore the rich concept of combustion and fire through the eyes of chemistry. Each day, a new demonstration, experiment or phenomenon involving combustion will be presented, discussed and explored through concepts typically taught in a traditional HS Chemistry course and AP Chemistry course. The content discussed is intended for students who have already completed a HS chemistry course, but would like both reinforcement of key chemistry concepts as well as a deeper dive into topics related to combustion.

Dates: Two Weeks: June 28th - July 2nd AND July 5th - 9th

Times: 1-3pm, Mon-Fri

Explorations in Math Modeling

What: This summer course will be an introduction to mathematical modeling - the field of using graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal techniques to describe and explore real-world data and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of elementary mathematics to investigate and analyze applied problems and questions, supported by the use of appropriate technology, and on effective communication of results.

When: July 6 - July 9 12-2pm

Math Help Space

What: Help with any math work

When: Monday through Friday 2-5 PM

Who: Any Blazers who need math help

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