Summer Academics Program

Session II July 19-Aug. 6; noon-2:00 p.m.
For rising 4th graders
Instructor: Terri Ratini

This course is designed for students who have completed 3rd grade math. Critical-thinking games, hands-on activities, and mathematical conversations make this class fun and engaging. Developing number sense will be the key focus as whole number operations, problem-solving strategies, and mental math are taught. Students will become more flexible thinkers who are comfortable with numbers, able to make connections, and able to compute accurately and efficiently thus preparing them for the advanced mathematical concepts taught in intermediate school.

Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
For rising 6th graders
Instructor: Terri Ratini

This course is designed for students who have completed fifth grade math. Critical-thinking games, hands-on activities, and mathematical conversations make this class fun and engaging. Developing number sense will be the key focus as whole number operations, fraction and decimal concepts, measurement, and mental math are taught. Students will become more flexible thinkers who are comfortable with numbers, able to make connections, and able to compute accurately and efficiently thus preparing them for the advanced mathematical concepts taught during sixth grade.

Session I June 28-July 16; 8:00-10:00 a.m.
No class on July 5
Open to rising 7th and 8th graders
Instructor: Caren Speier

MATHCOUNTS! is for students who want to use their knowledge of mathematics to compete as a team against area Middle Schools. The competitions will take place during the regular school year. We'll use the summer to prepare students for competition by teaching the tricks and tools they need to be competitive. This summer class is offered to middle school students who enjoy challenging math problems and teamwork.

June 28-August 6; noon-3:00 p.m.
No class on July 5
Open to rising 9th graders
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A
Instructor: Rob Nichols

Algebra IB is designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in the fundamental skills of algebra. This is the second half of Algebra I. Emphasis is placed on solving equations with algebraic fractions, linear equations in two variables, systems of linear equations, inequalities, rational and irrational numbers, and quadratic functions. This course provides the opportunity for many students to grow and succeed in an abstract mathematics course.

Session I June 28-July 16; 8:00-11:00 a.m.
No class on July 5
Open to rising 9-12th graders
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Instructor: Rob Nichols

Nature endows humans with the power of reasoning. Logic is the study of the uses of those powers. Sound principles that before were only partially grasped will be brought to the surface, formulated, and then applied to problems using reason. In the study of logic students will come to recognize their own native capacities, and through various exercises, they will strengthen them. The study of logic will help students to reason well by illuminating the principles of correct reasoning.

Required Text: Introduction to Logic, by M. Irving & Carl Cohen. 12 ed. (ISBN: 0-13-189834-5)

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Session II July 19-Aug. 6: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Open to rising 9th-12th graders
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Instructor: Rob Nichols

Today’s students demand that the material they study have relevance in their everyday lives. Students will relate to the interesting, real data sets presented. They will analyze the data and use the conclusions to make informed decisions that impact their lives. For example, what type of car should I buy? Where should I invest my retirement money? Where should I live? What major in college should I choose? This course provides excellent preparation for the AP Statistics course and Science Fair candidates.

Required Text: Fundamentals of Statistics, by Michael Sullivan. (ISBN: 0-13-146449-3)

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Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
Open to rising 9th - 12th graders
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Instructor: Kelly Lazar

Fall in love with mathematics again! For students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry, this class is a great introduction to trigonometry. Learn how to think in radians, to use a clinometer, and to interpret your biorhythms using amplitude, period, and phase shift. This class will prepare students for future success in Precalculus and Calculus.

Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
For rising 4th and 5th graders
Research skills, writer's workshop and reading strategies
Instructor: Debbie Hall

Inspired by the sea, students will develop research skills and explore the six traits of writing as they utilize writer's workshop. In addition, students will work to strengthen their reading comprehension in this interactive class. Students will dive in to their research topics with visits to the touch tank, the library, and the computer lab. For students who have taken Aqua Trek, or are just fascinated by the sea and its creatures, this class will give them the opportunity to further research areas of interest, while honing research, writing, and reading skills that are paramount for success in the Intermediate School Language Arts curriculum.

Session I June 28-July 16; 10:00 a.m.-noon
No class on July 5
For rising 7th and 8th graders
Instructor: Mike Kneeland

Reading complicated literature can seem like a daunting task at first, but with the proper skills and tools, this seemingly arduous task can easily become a life-long pleasure. Join Mr. Kneeland to develop the expert literary analysis skills required for the pleasurable, in-depth reading of a variety of complicated literature. This class is highly recommended for students entering or proceeding through the rigorous middle school English curriculum.

Required text: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foer (ISBN-13: 978-0618711659)

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Session I June 28-July 16; 12:3-2:30 p.m.
No class on July 5
For rising 9th-12th graders
Instructor: Mike Kneeland

As you progress through upper school and into college, your teachers and professors will expect you to read and understand complex literature with ease. This course will be a way for you to develop your literary analysis skills so that you can read, understand, discuss--and enjoy--the sophisticated works of literature you will be assigned in the future. Using Michael Ondaatje's versatile novel, The English Patient, you will examine and comprehend a variety of complicated literary elements and techniques, such as archetypes and stream-of-consciousness. Join Mr. Kneeland to strengthen your literary analysis skills and prepare yourself for the rigors of future English classes.

Required text: The English Patient, by Michael Ondaatje (ISBN-13: 978-0679745204)

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Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 8:00-10:00 a.m.
For rising 7th and 8th graders
Instructor: Mike Kneeland

Grammar is a vital part of language studies, but the compact school year does not always allow students to practice their grammar skills as often as they should; this inevitably leads to many inconsistencies and irritatingly simple mistakes. Give your grammar skills a boost with Mr. Kneeland as you revisit basic concepts such as parts of speech and explore new and tricky concepts such as verbal phrases and specific punctuation rules. Sign up today and set yourself on the path to grammatically-pristine writing!

Required text: Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, by Lynn Truss (ISBN-13: 978-1592402038)

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Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
For rising 7th and 8th graders
Instructor: Mike Kneeland

The works of Shakespeare are taught widely in English curricula around the world, though many still unjustly perceive his works to be too difficult to understand beyond a basic level, much less enjoy. In this class, we will use one of Shakespeare's later and more sophisticated plays, Anthony and Cleopatra, along with a handful of his sonnets to help you strengthen your abilities to read, understand, and enjoy the Bard. Whether you have already cut your teeth on a Shakespearean play or two or are about to encounter one of his plays in the coming year, Mr. Kneeland will help you sharpen your Shakespeare skills and discover that Shakespeare's plays are overflowing with relevance and entertainment.

Required text: Anthony and Cleopatra [Folger Edition], by William Shakespeare (ISBN-13: 978-0743482851)

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Session I June 28-July 16; 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Session I June 28-July 16; noon-3:00 p.m.
No class on July 5
For rising 10th-12th graders
Instructor: Marge Dougherty
Note: This course satisfies Canterbury School’s speech requirement and is a semester-credit course. Sections will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Late registering students may have to be assigned to a different time slot if a section fills.

This course teaches the fundamentals of public speaking. It will identify the primary methods and tools that speakers use to increase their effectiveness, including voice, nonverbal delivery, language, audience analysis, topic selection, speech delivery, and speech evaluation. Students will build their skills in speaking by discussing and practicing the use of support materials, research methods and strategies, speech organization, and the different speech forms used in public speaking.

Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Craig Phimister

Written expression is a fundamental skill for academic success. This class offers students an opportunity to master the following aspects of English: parts of speech; parts of sentences; sentence structures and purposes; clear pronoun usage; phrases and clauses; parallelism; sentence problems (run-on sentences, comma splices, fused sentences); linking and active verbs; and voice. Join Mr. Phimister, Canterbury’s English Department Chair, for focused instruction in English grammar.

Session I June 28-July 16; 8:00-10:00 a.m.
No class on July 5
Instructor: Craig Phimister

An excellent option for all upper school students, including rising non-Canterbury seniors preparing their Extended Essay for the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, this course will help students gain familiarity with the goals and methods of research and research essays. Students will also work on writing skills (thesis development, textual evidence, selecting relevant support from secondary sources, patterns of organization, time management, and proofreading).

Required Text: A Writer’s Reference, 6th ed. (ISBN: 0-312-46531-9)

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Session I June 28-July 16; 10:00 a.m.-noon
No class on July 5
Instructor: Nolan Katz

Strong students of any age never take lightly their devotion to a learning opportunity. They manage their time wisely and employ study strategies that maximize learning. This course is designed for highly motivated students who do not have strong study skills, which form the foundation for life-long success in academics and beyond. It will empower students of any aptitude and/or age to work to the best of their abilities.

Required Text: A Writer’s Reference, 6th ed. (ISBN: 0-312-46531-9)

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Session I June 28-July 16; 10:00 a.m.-noon
No class on July 5
Instructor: Sheena Neese

Have you ever wondered how the 208 pages of the Canterbury Lair come together? Do you want to be a part of the 2011 yearbook? Join Ms. Neese to learn the process of theme development, layout design, and photography. This course is highly recommended for rising US students who are interested in participating in yearbook and/or journalism in the upcoming school year.

Session I July 19-Aug. 6; 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Marge Dougherty

This class is proposed for beginners as well as serious writers who want to explore the pleasures and rigors of writing creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama. Throughout the course numerous writing exercises, reading and discussing one another’s writing in workshop format and developing a portfolio of writing will be required. Writing assignments and analyzing examples of creative writing will also be required. All students can expect a fun, supportive, and productive class atmosphere that encourages experimentation and constructive criticism. The emphasis is on literary development as both a reader and a writer.

Session I June 28-July 16; noon-3:00 p.m.
No class on July 5
For rising 10th-12th graders
Instructor: Ronald Young

The Introduction to American Government course is designed to teach students something about the American political system. The main purpose of this class is to help students gain and display an understanding of American politics, and the processes of government that help shape our public policies. Throughout the course we examine and evaluate government institutions, those who run these institutions, the public policies made by these institutions, and the influences of the electorate on policies. By the completion of the course it is hoped that students will have an interest in public issues, can intelligently and civilly discuss the issues, and appreciate their responsibilities to the system to ensure that they will be educated and involved citizens of the United States. After successfully completing this summer course, students will be eligible to take the Advanced Placement American Government course during the 2010-11 academic year.

Required text: Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy, 14/e, by George Edwards, Martin Wattenberg, and Robert Lineberry (ISBN-13: 9780205662890)

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Session I June 28-July 16; 10:00 a.m.-noon
No class on July 5
Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
Open to new students in grades 1-5 and rising 6th-9th graders
Limit 10 students per class
Instructor: Marcela Shepard

This summer, Canterbury will offer once again Rosetta Stone Spanish, which is open to all new students (between 1st and 5th grade) and to rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students only. Classes are available in two 3-week sessions with a limit of 10 students per class. Students can sign up for one session or both. Materials needed: 2 inch, three-ring binder with inside pockets and a set of flashcards. Scheduling will be prepared on a first-come, first-served basis.

This individualized, building-block approach gives learners a continuous experience of success from the start. Rosetta Stone merges genuine immersion instruction with fully interactive, multimedia technology in a step-by-step sequence of lessons. These six week guided lessons will combine teacher-prepared activities with a computer program that includes voices of native speakers, written text, and real-life images to teach new words, phrases and grammar by utilizing a revolutionary, interactive, and most of all, fun method. As a result, students, regardless of age, ability, or language background, can acquire new language skills quickly and easily in the same way they learned their first language. The goal of this program is to provide students with the ability to use the language in everyday conversation.

Session I June 28-July 16; 8:00-10:00 a.m.
No class on July 5
Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 12:15-2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Lazar

Learn the skills and strategies needed to navigate the mathematics sections of the SAT and the PSAT successfully. Mathematics skills and general test-taking strategies will be covered in this course. A mathematics specialist will work with students on practice questions that include knowledge of algebra and geometry.

Required Text: Gruber’s Complete Preparation for the New SAT, Tenth edition. ISBN: 0-06-058170-0

Text may be purchaed online from MBS Direct

Session I June 28-July 16; 10:00-noon
No class on July 5
Session II July 19-Aug. 6; 10:00 a.m.-noon
Instructor: Craig Phimister

Learn the skills and strategies needed to navigate the Verbal section of SAT and the PSAT successfully. Critical reading, writing, and general test-taking strategies will be covered in this course. Mr. Phimister, Canterbury’s English Department Chair, will work with students on reading comprehension, sentence completion, and paragraph-length critical reading as well as grammar, usage, and word choice. Pre and Post tests will be given, graded and reviewed.

Required Text: Gruber’s Complete Preparation for the New SAT, Tenth edition. ISBN: 0-06-058170-0

Text may be purchaed online from MBS Direct