Watch the video to learn more about Summer Accelerator!

Check out the courses below that are available for 6th - 12th graders. Find what interests you and fill out the Accelerator sign up form to choose your top three!

Intro to Adobe

Want to combine your artistic skills with technical skills to create fabulous graphics?! Ever wanted to add a picture of yourself to a famous landmark or posed with a celebrity? How about learning to make well-known logos? In this course, students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop used to edit images and Adobe Illustrator used to create logos. You'll walk away with some awesome skills and a curiosity to want to learn more about the graphic design industry!

It's the Law

Public Safety refers to the welfare and protection of the general public. In this class you will learn how to prevent and protect the public from dangers affecting their safety such as crimes or disasters. This will be a fun real life experience in the ways of Public Safety and an insight into the training of those who respond when needed.

WINK (What I Need to Know) for Healthcare

Skills to know when dealing with patients

Coding & Gaming

We will be utilizing technology and programming class, associated with Gaming and Coding skills. This course will cover all the core concepts from the Middle and High School curriculum for Computer Science Fundamentals but at an accelerated pace designed for students ages 10 - 18. This course will also offer hands-on stem activities with an application of Critical Thinking to better prepare our students for the workplace.

Considering the Military?

Customized course designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership. The course focuses on the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) mission to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.”

Carpentry

Intro to tools, safety, and basic carpentry skills.

Blueprints, carpentry key skills, building a group project

Automotive Essentials

Basic skills needed to be a responsible car owner and potential careers related to transportation.

Drones

Introduction to the basics of drone flying.

Cooking Essentials

Introduction to kitchen skills and potential careers.

Business Essentials

Word processing, entrepreneurship, and other useful skills in the business arena

Robotics

Introduction to the use of robots in the classroom and gaming through the use of code combat.

Down on the Farm

Introduction to Farm animals and careers in Agriculture.

Who: Students who are entering grades 6-12 are invited to apply for mini-courses based on their interests. The entire list of offerings and meeting days will be available after teachers complete applications.




Dates: July 25th - August 9th Applications opening soon!

Hours: 8:00 - 1:30

Locations: Beddingfield High

Contact:

David Lyndon (Secondary) David.Lyndon@wilsonschoolsnc.net