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Special Offerings
(NOTE: the following two courses vary from the regular summer school schedule. Please read the course description for specific dates or details.)
Welcome to Sixth Grade (Held at Phoenix Middle School)
(Special Session June 13-15 ~ 9:00am-12:00pm) –Welcome to Sixth Grade! If you are worried about coming to Phoenix Middle School and starting 6th grade or just want to have some middle school fun, then this is the class for you. You will participate in many activities including: team building, organization and study skills, math facts and skills, test-taking strategies, science labs, cooperative learning games and group working skills.
9:00 – Noon
Bigger Faster Stronger (This course does not meet on Wednesdays)
Students entering grades 7-8. Bigger, Faster, Stronger is a class designed to improve agility, speed, power, and strength for enhancing an individual’s overall health. Participation in this class will prepare student-athletes for improved performance, injury prevention, and overall competitiveness in their perspective sport.
June 20th – July 28th – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (bus transportation only available during regular summer school session, not during weeks of June 20 and June 27)
Grades 7-8 ~ 12:15 – 1:15 pm (no bus transportation available at the end of this session)
Course Offerings
Skills for Success in Math
This math course is designed for students who want to enhance their skills.
8:15-9:15 (TIME FULL) , 9:15 – 10:15, or 11:15 – 12:15
Skills for Success in Reading and Language Arts
This reading and language arts course is designed for students who need to enhance their skills.
8:15-9:15 , 9:15 – 10:15, or 10:15 – 11:15
Skills for Success in Social Studies and Science
This social studies and science course is designed for students who need to enhance their skills.
10:15 – 11:15 or 11:15 – 12:15
Study Skills and Test Strategies
Do tests scare you? Do you have difficulty organizing or completing assignments? Learn some strategies that will help you develop good study habits. Explore strategies that will help you on any test in any subject. Make the most of your strengths and start next year off right!
8:15-9:15 , 9:15 – 10:15, 10:15 – 11:15 or 11:15 – 12:15
Focus Fun
This course will be both valuable and enjoyable for students who want to improve their skills to focus for learning. When the ability to focus is increased students will remember more.
8:15-9:15 or 9:15 – 10:15
What Can I Say?
What Can I Say? Plenty, if you know how to speak! This course will engage students in an introduction to public speaking.
10:15 – 11:15 or 11:15 – 12:15
Art Exploration
Are you willing to learn about and create art? Learn to draw what you see, create vibrant paintings, and much more.
8:15- 10:15 or 10:15-12:15
Chess & Other games of strategy, logic, and problem solving
Students entering grades 6-9. Chess & other games of strategy, logic, and problem solving will enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills while promoting good sportsmanship and enhancing social skills.
9:15-10:15
COURSE FULL Axis & Allies: World War II Military Concepts & Strategy
Students entering grades 6-10. Axis & Allies: World War II Military Concepts & Strategies will enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills while promoting good sportsmanship and learning about the history of World War II.
10:15-12:15
Internet Exploration
Students will learn effective ways to search the web, research cyberspace, set up an email account, and compose and send email messages with attachments. Students will learn about online safety. Students will also evaluate websites, identify the elements of a quality web page, and explore creating their own webpage.
8:15 – 9:15 (TIME FULL) or 9:15 – 10:15
COURSE FULL Keyboarding
A strong keyboarding skill is critical for the jobs of the future. Students will develop accurate “touch” keyboarding skills and work at increasing their typing speed. Students will learn skills that include producing reports, references, title pages, business letters, and basic word processing functions.
10:15 – 11:15
Introduction to Middle School Orchestra
You will study music to prepare you for 6th Grade Legato Orchestra! If you are already in middle school, this is the class to take to learn a second string instrument, or simply build your skills with music that is fun and not too challenging.
8:15-9:15
Intermediate Orchestra
You will study music at the advanced middle school level. If you are already in middle school orchestra, this is the class to take to prepare you for Allegro Orchestra in the fall. If you are in high school, this is the course to take to learn a second string instrument. If you are in Middle School already, but never joined Orchestra and want to try it out, this is the class for you.
9:15-10:15
Middle School Band I, grade 6
Summer School Band I is designed for students that have completed 5th grade band. Students will maintain and refine their musical skills as they explore a variety of musical styles and genres. Playing in the summer school band program is a great way to stay active with your instrument and it helps to keep you "musically" in shape for the upcoming school year!
9:15-10:15
Middle School Band II, grades 7-8
Summer School Band II is designed for students that have completed 6th or 7th grade band. Students will maintain and refine their musical skills as they explore a variety of musical styles and genres. Playing in the summer school band program is a great way to stay active with your instrument and it helps to keep you "musically" in shape for the upcoming school year!
10:15-11:15
Summer Jazz Band
Summer Jazz Band is for students entering grades 8-12 that are currently members of the DDHS and/or Phoenix Jazz programs. This course offers students the opportunity to learn new music and focus on improvising in the jazz ensemble genre.
11:15-12:15
COURSE FULL Library Re-vamp!
Here’s your chance to make changes to the Phoenix library! We need YOUR input! Help order books, create displays, rearrange… let’s turn our room into a 21st century CYBERSCHOOL Library!
11:15-12:15
Summer Fun: Indoors and Outdoors
Get outside and learn some fun field games. We’ll learn and play classic outdoor group games like grid ball, over the line, rocks, capture the flag, and more, as well as games from other countries. We’ll also explore some fun crafts and activities for those days when we can’t go outside. Never say, “I’m bored!” again.
8:15-9:15 , 10:15 – 11:15 or 11:15 – 12:15 (TIME FULL)
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