ELA 9 Bootcamp - Ms. Budesheim
Ramapo High School, Please report to the front entrance of the high school by 8:30am
This course will help incoming freshmen become acquainted with the format and expectations of the 9th grade English curriculum. Students will practice critical reading of fiction and non-fiction, the essay writing process, and necessary study skills. They will also discuss the summer reading assignment given by their middle school teacher in preparation for the new school year. Please arrive with your summer reading selection and a willingness to prepare for learning. Regardless of level (Resource, CP, CPE, or Honors), the student will have the advantage of knowing what to expect in English class in September.

ELA 10 Bootcamp - Mrs. Peller
Indian Hills High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 8:30 AM
This is a course for incoming sophomores designed to provide students with the critical reading, writing, and study/organizational skills to more smoothly adjust to the expectations of a sophomore English course. Some of the skills that will be addressed include close reading, vocabulary in context, and research, as well as organizational skills with technology.

Boost! English for Newcomers and English Language Learners - Ms.  Rodriguez
Indian Hills High School, Please report to the front entrance of the high school by 8:30am
Our Summer Language Development and Proficiency program will focus on individual student needs and help students hone their skills and practice their speaking, writing and listening skills by varied interactive activities. Programs such as this can help students improve their WIDA scores, boost self confidence and prepare them for the following school year all while having some fun! 

College Essay Workshop - Ms. Frissora   9:30 am to 12:30  pm
Indian Hills High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 9:30 AM
In this course students will work through the Common App prompts to craft their college application essays.  The course will include brainstorming, drafting, workshopping, and revision. 

Factoring Bootcamp Algebra 1/Algebra 2- Ms. Vitale

Ramapo High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 8:30 AM

This course will provide an in depth review of factoring polynomials including quadratics and beyond.  We will also make connections between factored expressions and solutions of a polynomial, their graphs, and application problems.  While this course will review factoring (an Algebra 1 skill) from the ground up, this course is best suited to students who have already taken Algebra 1. 

Pre-Geometry Bootcamp - Ms. Dinan

Indian Hills High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 8:30 AM

In this course, students will review and master Algebra 1 concepts from last year that they will be using in Geometry, such as factoring, PEMDAS, graphing linear equations, simplifying radicals (pythagorean theorem), and finding basic shapes perimeter, area, and circumference. In addition to direct instruction, students will work collaboratively with each other to complete fun activities involving these concepts. 

Digital Arts & Photography - Ms. Higbie

Ramapo High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 8:30 AM

In this course, student artists will be introduced to basic digital art tools and gain a better understanding of Photoshop and Procreate by creating digital works of art. The goal of this course is for student artists to learn the skills necessary to create digital illustrations, poster designs and to learn basic photo editing skills. Students will also be introduced to basic concepts in digital photography, including understanding and using a DSLR camera, lenses, composition, and other basic photographic equipment.

Harp and Piano Intro - Ms. Heerema  COURSE NOT RUNNING

Indian Hills High School, Please report to the front of the building / main entrance by 8:30 AM

This collaborative and interactive program exposes high schoolers to the foundational skills used in order to play harp and/or piano.  Studies will include music theory, note reading, rhythm, posture, and proper exercises to do before and after playing our instrument.