Summer Academy 2023 Course Listing
Registration for Summer Academy 2024 will open in January 2024!
Please review any prerequisites for courses before enrolling; any students who do not meet the prerequisites will not be enrolled in the class. A class syllabus will be provided on the first day of instruction. Textbooks for each course are listed under the course description.
Session dates:
June 12th through July 21st (no instruction on June 19th and July 4th - Juneteenth and Independence Day observance)
Note: 3-week sessions will run from June 12th through June 30th and/or July 3rd through July 21st.
Session times:
- Science AM courses will run from 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.; Math AM courses will run from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- All PM courses will run from 1:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
- Lower School Critical Reading and Creative Writing AM course will run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
*Class offerings are subject to change
Session Rates:
- 6-week session rate: $1,985
- 3-week session rate: $1292
IMPORTANT:
- Please take note of any prerequisites required for courses. Students who do not meet course prerequisites will not be allowed to enroll in the course.
- You must have a copy of your student's most current report card/transcript to finalize registration.*
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Academic Demand: Please note, Summer Academy classes offered for credit are six weeks in length; a thirty-seven-week, yearlong course is condensed into this time period. As a result, courses are rigorous and demanding, with a heavy workload that includes weekly readings, several written assignments, daily homework, and multiple quizzes and exams. The content and curriculum can be challenging and often require a high level of critical thinking and analysis. The assignments are designed to test understanding of the material and to push students to think more deeply about the subject. The exams are difficult and require students to have a thorough grasp of the material.
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A textbook list will be provided to enrolled students.
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Please note, registration for Lower School courses: Math Competition Readiness and LS Critical Reading and Creative Writing (for incoming 4th-6th grade students) is done on a separate registration form.
*Not required for Lower School Summer Academy courses (Math Competition Readiness & LS Critical Reading and Creative Writing).
Course Listing
Science
Chemistry
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:45 am
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "d" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to develop the student's ability to think critically about chemistry and science-related subjects in general. This will be accomplished through lectures, labs, class discussions. The following topics will be covered: scientific measurement, atomic structure, electrons in atoms, the periodic table, ionic and metallic bonding, covalent bonding, chemical names and formulas, chemical quantities, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the behavior of gases, water and aqueous systems, solutions, thermochemistry, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction reactions, and nuclear chemistry. Lab hours are accumulated each week.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Biology
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:45 am
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "d" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to develop the student's ability to think critically about biology and science-related subjects in general. This will be accomplished through lectures, labs, and class discussions. The following topics will be covered: biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular biology, physiology, genetics, ecology, biological diversity, evolution and ecology. Lab hours are accumulated each week.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Physics
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:45 am
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "d" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
Physics presents concepts of the major themes of physics. There are two ways that beginning students of physics can understand the topic: (a) through mathematical models, and (b) through concepts. This course takes the latter approach. Mathematical approaches will be used when they are deemed as guides to thinking. First year algebra experience will be all that is required. Through demonstrated discrepant events, the students will learn how to recognize physics misconceptions in their everyday lives. The students will know the historical origins and evolution of the laws of motion and energy. Especially important are the historical figures of Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Joule and Faraday. The students will be able to apply proportional reasoning by identifying and manipulating independent, dependent and controlled variables. The students will apply proportional reasoning into laws of motion, gravity, energy, wave motion, electromagnetic field and light. Lab hours are accumulated each week.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra Bridge
(Open to students entering grade 7)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite*: Minimum C- or higher in Course 2 Math, Pre-Algebra A, or equivalent
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Times are subject to change)
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This is a for-credit course at Quarry Lane but does not count towards U.C. credit.
Course Description:
The Pre-Algebra Bridge course is designed to prepare students to advance into Algebra 1 in the upcoming academic year. The course includes a thorough exploration of the fundamentals of arithmetic, including fractions, exponents, and decimals. We introduce beginning topics in number theory and algebra, including common divisors and multiples, primes and prime factorizations, basic equations and inequalities, and ratios.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Algebra I
(Open to students entering grades 7 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite*: Pre-Algebra with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "c" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
This course includes the study of rational number properties, variables, polynomials, and factoring. Students learn to write, solve, and graph linear and quadratic equations and to solve systems of equations. They also learn to model real-world applications, including statistics and probability investigations. Topics covered: Introduction to Algebra, Working with Real Numbers, Solving Equations and Problems, Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Fractions, Applying Fractions, Introduction to Functions, Systems of Linear Equations, Inequalities, Rational and Irrational Numbers, Quadratic Functions.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane Middle School students must have a grade of "B" or above in Pre-Algebra if taking the class to accelerate in the math curriculum. *Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Geometry
(Open to students entering grades 7 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite*: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "c" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
Geometry provides you with a great deal of useful information, and puts labels on ideas and principles that you use every day, maybe without even knowing it. Some of the general topics covered in a typical geometry class are basic geometric figures, deductive reasoning, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, inequalities of geometry, and polygons. Topics covered: Basics of Geometry, Reasoning and Proof, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, Congruent Triangles, Relationships within Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Right Triangle Trigonometry, Circles, Perimeter and Area, Surface Area and Volume and Transformations.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Current Quarry Lane students must have a grade of "B" or above in Algebra 1 if taking the class to accelerate in the math curriculum. *Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Algebra II
(Open to students entering grades 8 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite*: Geometry with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "c" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
This course will provide student with a strong foundation in the practical and theoretical application of polynomials, matrices, conic sections, and transcendental functions. It will teach skills such as solving quadratic equations, analyzing growth and change, and algebraic problem solving. This class will have a strong focus on developing mathematical literacy skills through reading, writing, and research, and will also examine the applications of mathematics to the fields of science and engineering. For many students, this course is a prerequisite for the study of algebra and trigonometry. Topics covered: Equations and Inequalities, Linear Equations and Functions, Polynomials and Polynomial Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections, Sequences and Series, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometric Rations and Functions, and Trigonometric Graphs, Identities and Equations.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Current Quarry Lane students must have a grade of "B" or above in Geometry if taking the class to accelerate in the math curriculum. *Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
Pre-Calculus
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
Prerequisite*: Algebra II with a grade of "C" or above
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
U.C. Approved "c" Class; eligible for 10 high school credits
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
This course will include a study of functions, their graphs and applications of functions. The types of functions covered will be: linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. The properties of reflection, symmetry, translations and inverses will be applied to these functions. The six trig functions will be studied and applied to graphs, simple equations, inverses and the unit circles. Topics covered: Linear and Quadratic Functions, Polynomial Functions, Inequalities, Functions, Exponents and Logarithms, Analytic Geometry, Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Equations and Applications, Triangle Trigonometry, Trigonometric Addition Formulas, Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers, Vectors and Determinants, Sequences and Series, Matrices, Combinatorics, Probability, Statistics, Curve Fitting and Models, Limits, Series, and Iterated Functions, and An Introduction to Calculus.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling. Click here for Director Approval Form.
English
Middle School - Dynamics of Critical Reading and Creative Writing
(Open to students entering grades 6 through 8)
NOTE: This is a 3-week session (June 12-June 30 and July 3-July 21). 3-week session rate is $1,292.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Course Description:
This course, will concentrate on expanding the fundamentals of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. This enrichment course will begin with a creative-writing-based assessment that will lead into focused grammar and writing strategy lessons. Students will learn to identify and correct faulty sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice and structure paragraphs effectively while developing a variety of writing competencies. Students will read and discuss examples of each type of writing we cover, as well as review and help to edit pieces written by their peers. Emphasis will be placed on the writing process: writing, reviewing, revising, editing, and a publish-ready document. During the Creative Writing section of the course, students will read and discuss fiction and nonfiction together while also writing creative works of their own. The course will be taught in a workshop style. The purpose of the course is to help students develop their reading comprehension and their ability to write clearly in a variety of styles, preparing them for academic success in the coming year.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Speech and Debate
Introduction to Public Speaking (Speech) and Argumentation (Debate)
(Open to students entering grades 6 through 8)
NOTE: This is a 6-week session (June 12-July 21)
PM Session: 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and transcript for the purposes of transferring credit.
This is an enrichment course and does not count towards U.C. credit.
Attendance Requirement: Students who are excessively tardy and/or miss more than two(2) days of instruction may not be eligible for course credit.
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to public speaking (speech) and argumentation (debate). By the end of the course, students should feel comfortable making well structured public speeches, efficiently using Google Scholar for MLA cited research, and developing logically consistent and persuasive arguments. The classroom will include multidisciplinary discussions about U.S. government, international relations, school policies, court cases and legal definitions, economics, philosophy, modern communication techniques, and performing arts. While there are a few traditional quizzed lectures based on the topics listed below, the class is largely hands on and participatory, so most skills learned will be through the many diverse and structured projects. Each project will have very detailed written and oral instructions, with a step by step guide to help the student execute the skill taught, written and oral examples, and a grading rubric. While the skills learned in the class are essential to any student who is interested in competing at an extracurricular speech/debate tournament, the main emphasis is not on preparing students to compete at upcoming tournaments but rather on life-long skills relating to a student’s public speaking, research, organization, and argumentation abilities.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
4th-6th Grade Summer Academy Courses
Lower School - Dynamics of Critical Reading and Creative Writing
(Open to students entering grades 4 through 6)
NOTE: This is a 3-week session (June 12-June 30 FULL and July 3-July 21). 3-week session rate is $1,292.
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Course Description:
This course, adapted from our popular middle-school course to meet the needs of elementary-aged writers, will concentrate on expanding the fundamentals of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Emphasis will be placed on the writing process: writing, reviewing, revising, editing, and a publish-ready document. The course will be taught in a workshop style. The purpose of the course is to help students develop their reading comprehension and their ability to write clearly in a variety of styles, preparing them for academic success in the coming year.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Please note: Registration for Summer Academy Grades 4-5 Courses is done on a separate form.
Math Competition Readiness
(open to students entering grades 4 through 6)
NOTE: This is a 3-week session (June 12-June 30 and July 3-July 21). 3-week session rate is $1,292
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. -4:45 p.m.
Course Description:
This summer course is designed to prepare upper elementary students for math competitions such as CML and MOEMS. Sessions will consist of logic puzzles, math games, and practice tests that build number sense and metacognition. Additionally, students will be introduced to a variety of test taking strategies to better support their confidence.
Materials needed:
- Whiteboard
- Dry erase marker
Please note: Registration for Summer Academy Grades 4-5 Courses is done on a separate form.