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Session 1

AM 9-12
PM 1-4

Session 2

AM 9-12
PM 1-4

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 2008

The Academy of the Holy Cross Summer Enrichment

Enrichment courses are $285 unless otherwise noted.

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Courses call (301) 929-6451 or e-mail at

summer@academyoftheholycross.org


SESSION 1: June 16 – 27, 2008
Morning Session	9:00-12:00

101 Your College Search and the Art of the Personal Statement	Rising 12^th grade only
This course provides rising seniors with the opportunity to “jump start” their personal statement and college search. Students complete two or more solid drafts of their personal statement; gain an understanding of college search research techniques and the college application process; and acquire the knowledge and confidence needed for successful campus visits and college interviews. This enrichment course is team taught, with half the time spent on the personal statement with an English teacher, and the balance with the Assistant Director of College Counseling.
102 Review for Algebra II	Rising 10^th-11th
For students entering Algebra II (Recommended for students enrolling in Algebra II, Honors Algebra II/Trig or Chemistry) Students review solving linear equations and inequalities, practice problem solving skills, review writing and graphing linear equations and inequalities. Students review working operations with real numbers, working with formulas, and solving absolute value equations. They also review factoring and quadratic equations
103 Musical Theatre Dance -CLOSED	Rising 5^th-8th
This workshop is for the girl who dreams of being center stage! Throughout the session, the participants select music, rehearse, and perform an age appropriate musical theatre dance piece. As part of the process, participants learn about musical theatre and the different genres and styles of musical theatre dance. On the final day of the workshop, participants perform for family, friends, and other workshop participants. Participants should have a genuine interest in performing.
104 Skills for Algebra I, part 1	Rising 8^th-9^th
Students review basic math skills in preparation for Algebra I. Students review operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, work with formulas, and solve equations and verbal problems.
105 Creative Writing	Rising 5^th-12^th
Students will read and discuss a variety of works and use these readings as a springboard for creative writing. Students will create their own short stories, poetry, and personal reflections. The course will culminate in the creation of individual student portfolios and the publication of a class literary journal.
106 Forensic Science CLOSED	Rising 5^th-12^th
Whodunnit? This experiential course emphasizes solving problems from the detection and analysis of evidence left at a crime scene. Get your detective skills focused for these labs.
107 Psychology for Young Women CLOSED	Rising 8^th -11^th
Students explore the ways in which young women of their own age relate to themselves, each other, and our world. Students discuss their own experiences, take personality tests, and study current gender psychological theory.
108 Ceramics	Rising 6^th -12
Students learn basic wedging techniques, work on the ceramics wheel, glaze their work, and take home all finished products
109 Constructing with Chemistry CLOSED	Rising 8^th -10^th
Students explore how fun chemistry can be as they spend time this summer in the chemistry lab. Classes include making slime drip, oobleck slide, lava lamps flow, volcanoes erupt, lemons light up, and more. Hands-on activities bring chemistry from the textbook, into the kitchen, and on out the door.
110 Introduction to Spanish CLOSED	Rising 6^th -9^th
This introductory Spanish language course is designed for students with limited or no Spanish, who want to get a head start on next year’s class. A dynamic and methodological approach is applied to develop listening, speaking, reading, and Spanish writing skills.
111 Transitioning to Geometry	Rising 10^th
Students review Algebra I skills and revisit basic geometry topics. Areas of study include solving equations, finding slope and equations of lines, solving verbal problems, graphing equations of lines, recognizing geometric figures and their properties, and finding perimeter, area and volume. Students practice geometric and algebraic principles with hands-on activities such as puzzle problems, constructions, art, and story problems.
112 The Classical Voice CLOSED	Rising 7^th -11^th
Students are guided through a survey of the greatest works of classical vocal music from Panis Angelicus to Pagliacci. The class will explore the place of these works in history, and also their connection to popular culture and modern music. Students gain an appreciation for classical music, vocal technique, and poetry as they watch and listen to the “pop” music of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. If opera is considered the gesampkunstwerk (the complete art form), then this is certainly the gesampkunstklasse (the complete art class)!!!
113 The Latin of Harry Potter CLOSED	Rising 6^th -9^th
Do you love the Harry Potter series? Well come join the fun! Students learn Latin by way of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis). During the first week of this course, students learn the fundamentals of Latin. In the second week, students immerse themselves in a new and closer reading of Harry Potter and develop language skills as they go along.
Afternoon Session	1:00 – 4:00 pm

114 Review for SAT- Mathematics	Rising 10^th -12^th
Students practice test-taking strategies and review mathematical skills in preparation for the SAT. Students will take several sample tests and will use computer software to identify strengths and weaknesses.
115 Keyboarding	Rising 5^th –12^th
This enrichment course enables students to master the computer keyboard and fundamental word processing skills. Students at the Academy are expected to have good keyboarding skills. This course is especially helpful for students considering Computer Applications or Publications Design.
116 Creative Writing CLOSED	Rising 5^th -11^th
Students will read and discuss a variety of works and use these readings as a springboard for creative writing. Students will create their own short stories, poetry, and personal reflections. The course will culminate in the creation of individual student portfolios and the publication of a class literary journal.
117 Improvisational Theatre	Rising 9-12^th
This workshop is for the teenager who loves performing and wants to explore comic timing, staged bits, clown techniques, and mime work, without reference to well developed scripts. Throughout the 10-day session, the participants will learn many improv based games and prepare different solo and group comic bits. On the final day of the workshop, the participants perform their audition materials for family, friends, and other summer enrichment students. Theatre exercises and warm-ups are also included in the workshop..
118 Leadership Skills CLOSED	Rising 9^th -12^th
Be a leader among your peers! Students will learn various leadership styles and techniques that will give them the skills and confidence to be a student leader.
119 The Spanish-American Short Story CLOSED	Rising 10^th -12^th
This course introduces students to Spanish and Latin American literature. Students read selected short stories by renowned writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Colombia), Julio Cortazar (Argentina), Tito Monterroso (Guatemala), Isabel Allende (Chile), and Ana Maria Matute (Spain). Students may read the literary works either in Spanish or English. Class discussions are in English.
Evening Session	6:30-8:30
Cost: $285 for two-week evening session June 16-June 27
121 Your College Search and the Art of the Personal Statement (Condensed)	Rising 12^th
This course provides rising seniors with the opportunity to “jump start” their personal statement and college search. Students complete two or more solid drafts of their personal statements; gain an understanding of college search research techniques and the college application process; and acquire the knowledge and confidence needed for successful campus visits and college interviews.
Evening Retreat Session (AHC Students Only)	6:30-8:30
Cost: $120 June 16-June 20
122 Retreat Leadership Training	Rising 10^th -12^th
This evening series inspires students in both their faith and in leadership. Students learn what it takes to have a good retreat experience and how to create it for others.

SESSION 2: June 30 – July 11, 2008

Morning Session	9:00-12:00
Students will NOT have classes on July 4^th.
201 Improvisational Theatre	Rising 5^th-8^th
This workshop is for the student who loves performing and wants to explore comic timing, staged bits, clown techniques, and mime work, without reference to well developed scripts. Throughout the 10-day session, the participants will learn many improv based games and prepare different solo and group comic bits. On the final day of the workshop, the participants perform their audition materials for family, friends, and other summer enrichment students. Theatre exercises and warm-ups are also included in the workshop.
202 Skills for Algebra I, part 2	Rising 8^th-9^th
Students will review variables, ratios, proportions, percents, exponents and powers, and the order of operations. Students will solve problems and work with equations. Students will review geometry formulas and work with data in charts and the coordinate plane.
203 Portfolio Building for Studio Art	Rising 6^th-11^th
Students will work on a variety of media to help prepare and enhance their own portfolios. This especially helpful for students who will be taking an AP Studio Art course at some point in their future.
204 Your College Search and the Art of the Personal Statement	Rising 12^th grade only
This course provides rising seniors with the opportunity to “jump start” their personal statement and college search. Students complete two or more solid drafts of their personal statement; gain an understanding of college search research techniques and the college application process; and acquire the knowledge and confidence needed for successful campus visits and college interviews. This enrichment course is team taught, with half the time spent on the personal statement with an English teacher, and the balance with the Assistant Director of College Counseling.
205 Journalism NEW!	Rising 8^th -12^th
Students learn the basic skills of journalism including newspaper and magazine reporting, writing, editing, layout, graphics and photojournalism. Students write articles and feature pieces, which will begin the student’s journalism portfolio. This class is ideal for students interested in working on the school yearbook or newspaper.
206 Forensic Science CLOSED	Rising 5^th -11^th
Whodunnit? This experiential course emphasizes solving problems from the detection and analysis of evidence left at a crime scene. Get your detective skills focused for these labs.
207 Constructing with Chemistry CLOSED	Rising 7^th -11^th
Students explore how fun chemistry can be as they spend time this summer in the chemistry lab. Classes include making slime drip, oobleck slide, lava lamps flow, volcanoes erupt, lemons light up, and more. Hands-on activities bring chemistry from the textbook, into the kitchen, and on out the door.
208 The Classical Voice CLOSED	Rising 7^th -11^th
Students are guided through a survey of the greatest works of classical vocal music from Panis Angelicus to Pagliacci. The class will explore the place of these works in history, and also their connection to popular culture and modern music. Students gain an appreciation for classical music, vocal technique, and poetry as they watch and listen to the “pop” music of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. If opera is considered the gesampkunstwerk (the complete art form), then this is certainly the gesampkunstklasse (the complete art class)!!!
209 Introduction to Ancient Greek CLOSED	Rising 9^th -12^th
Come discover the original language of the New Testament! Did you know that the word alphabet comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet? Students learn the fundamentals of ancient Greek by way of original texts, including the gospel of Matthew and Homer’s The Iliad. By the end of this course, students will understand how fun and useful it is to know ancient Greek.
Afternoon Session	1:00 – 4:00 pm

210 Your College Search and the Art of the Personal Statement	Rising 12^th grade only
This course provides rising seniors with the opportunity to “jump start” their personal statement and college search. Students complete two or more solid drafts of their personal statement; gain an understanding of college search research techniques and the college application process; and acquire the knowledge and confidence needed for successful campus visits and college interviews. This enrichment course is team taught, with half the time spent on the personal statement with an English teacher, and the Assistant Director of College Counseling.
211 Review for SAT-Verbal	Rising 10^th-12^th
Students practice test-taking strategies and review vocabulary and writing skills in preparation for the SAT. Students take several sample tests and use computer software to identify strengths and weaknesses.
212 High School Preparation	Rising 8^th –9^th
Students address those study skills, time management, and peer pressure issues that students face in their high-school years. The course is designed to make the transition from grade school to high school an easier one.
213 Photography NEW!	Rising 8^th –12^th
Students learn the basics of operating the 35mm camera. They learn black and white photo darkroom techniques, while examining composition and design in photography. Student critically analyze professional photographs and learn how to properly critique their own work, and the work of fellow students. All students require a 35 mm camera.
214 Drawing and Painting Techniques	Rising 5^th-10^th
Students learn basic drawing approaches, and begin to paint using different painting techniques.
215 Musical Theatre Dance	Rising 9^th-12^th
This workshop is for the girl who dreams of being center stage! Throughout the 10-day session, the participants will select music, rehearse, and perform an age appropriate musical theatre dance piece. As part of the process, participants will learn about musical theatre and the different genres and styles of musical theatre dance. On the final day of the workshop, participants perform for family, friends, and other workshop participants. Participants should have a genuine interest in performing.
216 Gothic Art of Europe CLOSED	Rising 10^th-12^th
Students learn about the impact of art on every day life in Europe during the 10th-15th centuries! Discover why this period was mistakenly labeled the “Dark Ages” and See how Europe’s most magnificent monuments, the Great Cathedrals, were designed, constructed, and decorated.
217 Foods From Around the World CLOSED	Rising 6^th-12^th
Join us to experience the sights, scents, and tastes of exotic dishes from regions spanning the world! Tania Hayek Mercer, chef and nutrition advisor highlights five different regions of cuisine in this workshop: French/Italian, Latin American, Mediterranean, Indian, and Thai/Asian. Everyone attending learns how to make at least one dish from each region, taste all the dishes made, and smell, touch, and see interesting herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits, representative of each region. A variety of cooking methods and utensils are discussed. Each student participates in hands-on cooking and takes home the recipes and handouts distributed. PLEASE NOTE: Unlike other summer enrichment offerings, this is a 2-hour class. (1pm-3pm)