Summer Academy 2021 Course Listing
Quarry Lane's Summer Academy courses are equivalent to courses offered during the academic year. 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 14th through July 23 (no instruction on July 4th)
Note: 3-week session will run from June 14th through July 2nd.
Session times:
- Science AM courses will run from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Math AM courses will run from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- PM courses will run from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Session rates:
- 6-week sessions: $1,869
- 3-week sessions - June 14 through July 2 (IB Bootcamp & IB Prepared): $1,655
*Class offerings are subject to change
Course Listing
- Science
- Mathematics
- English
- Computer Science
- World Languages
- Speech and Debate
- IB Bootcamp & IB Prepared
Science
Chemistry
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
High school eligible students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "d" Class
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.
Textbook: ISBN: 978-0544817845
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.
Biology
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
High school eligible students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "d" Class
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.
Textbook: ISBN-13: 978-0134711751
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.
Physics
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
High school eligible students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "d" Class
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.
Textbook: ISBN: 978-0-13-364749-5
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
(Open to students entering grades 6 through 7)
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
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:
Pre-Algebra 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.
Textbook: TBD
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Algebra I
(Open to students entering grades 7 through 12)
Prerequisite*: Pre-Algebra with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Eligible high school students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "c" Class
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.
Textbook: TBD
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.
Geometry
(Open to students entering grades 7 through 12)
Prerequisite*: Algebra I with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Eligible high school students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "c" Class
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.
Textbook: TBD
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Current Quarry Lane Middle School students must have a grade of "B " or above in Algebra 1 if taking the class to accelerate in the math curriculum.
.Algebra II
(Open to students entering grades 8 through 12)
Prerequisite*: Geometry with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Eligible high school students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "c" Class
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.
Textbook: TBD
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Current Quarry Lane Middle School students must have a grade of "B “ or above in Geometry if taking the class to accelerate in the math curriculum.
Pre-Calculus
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
Prerequisite*: Algebra II with a grade of "C" or above
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Eligible high school students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "c" Class
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.
Textbook: ISBN: 978-1111427641
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.
English
Dynamics of Critical Reading and Creative Writing
(Open to students entering grades 6 through 9)
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 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 will concentrate on expanding the fundamentals of grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and critical analysis. This enrichment course will begin with intensive grammar and writing review to work with students to correct faulty sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice while developing their writing styles and learning pertinent styles of formal writing. Students will read and discuss selected exemplary essays, as well as review and critique essays 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 works by classical and contemporary authors, while also writing creative works of their own. The course will be taught in a workshop style. Students will also have the opportunity to develop essays that are competition ready for local and national creative writing competitions. The purpose of the course is to help students develop their reading comprehension and their ability to write clearly and forcefully.
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
Computer Science
Java Programming
(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)
Prerequisite: Geometry with a grade of "C" or above or consent of instructor
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
(Times are subject to change)
High school eligible students may receive up to 10 credits.
U.C. Approved "g" Class
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 provides an introduction to problem solving and computer programming using the programming language Java. The course also provides an integrated introduction to some of the wonderful innovations to modern science and indeed modern life that can be attributed to computer science. The course teaches how real-world problems can be solved computationally using the object-oriented metaphor that underlies Java. Concepts and techniques covered include data types, expressions, objects, methods, top-down program design, program testing and debugging, state representation, interactive programs, data abstraction, conditionals, iteration, interfaces, inheritance, arrays, graphics, and GUIs. No previous programming experience required.
Textbook: ISBN-13: 978-0071808552
Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.
World Languages
Spanish Enrichment
(Open to students entering grades 6 through 8)
PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Times are subject to change)
Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
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.
Course Description:
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español!
Come in and join us for a fun, interactive, and amazing learning experience with Spanish. Whether you have had a little Spanish or none at all, you are most welcome!
This course is an enrichment Spanish class. If you are looking to enhance your vocabulary, grammar, writing, and listening skills, this is the course for you. We will be learning the basics of the Spanish language. Such as, present and future verb tenses, engaging vocabulary, and writing skills. In addition, we will be watching videos for listening comprehension and vocabulary augmentation. At the end of each week, we will conclude with a mini project and presentation.
The course will be separated into weekly themed chapters. There are a total of six chapters, each featuring a central theme, for example: Food, daily food diaries, ordering a meal in a restaurant, and how to eat a balanced diet. Each chapter will have a weekly vocabulary list, grammar components, matching online interactive tools, in class games, writing practices and a final mini project.
So, if you would like to learn and have fun doing it, then come join us! This course will give you an advantage when you go back to school in the fall and show all of your friends that you Habla Español!
¡Nos vemos pronto! ¡Gracias!
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)
AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00 - 5:00 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.
Intro to Public Speaking (Speech) and Argumentation (Debate)
IB Bootcamp & IB Prepared
The following courses are offered to current Quarry Lane students enrolled in the IB program for the 2021-2022 academic year.
NOTE: Both IB Bootcamp and IB Prepared will be offered as 3-week, virtual courses only from June 14th through July 2nd.
IB Bootcamp
(Rising QLS Junior students only)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Course Description:
Reach your full potential with the IB Essential skills summer school course.
The Pre - IB Diploma Course is a three-week intensive course for students before embarking on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. This course will provide students with a head start in their IB Diploma journey and impart essential skills that will lay the robust foundations needed to succeed in IB. The programme delivery ensures best use of IB-compliant practices in content, teaching styles and techniques.
The course will focus on:
- IB Essential Skills for Groups 1-6: research skills, IB command terms and terminology, Attitudes to Learning, time management to name but a few of the skills that will be taught
- Written skills
- Verbal skills
IB Prepared
(Rising QLS Senior students only)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Description:
Reach your full potential with the IB summer school course. Be prepared for your Senior year.
This course is a three-week course designed to help students with their College essays, EE and Group 1-6 IAs. Students will be supported in an adult working environment that fosters collaboration and independent work as they work through their summer ‘to do’ list.
IB is about time management as well as student ability. Students who organise their time appropriately are statistically able to gain higher grades than disorganised IB students. The summer vacation is an opportunity to get ahead of the game and make sure that everything that can be done ahead of time is. Semester 1 Senior year is a veritable storm of deadlines and college applications. This course helps you help yourself.
The course will focus on:
- College Essay(s) completion
- EE - ensuring that the first draft is completed in preparation for the deadline
- CAS Requirements
- Group 1
- IO: Work on your Individual Oral with your peers (IB teachers are not allowed to help with this module) as you select your extracts, Global Issue and analyse the text in response to the GI. Receive invaluable]ble feedback from your peers as you practice this
- HL essay - receive teacher feedback as you plan and write an IB analytical essay. Students will have written a preliminary draft by the end of this session.
- Group 2
- Group 3
- Group 4
- Group 5