Summer Academy 2020 Course Listing

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 978-0-547-58663-2

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.

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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: 978-0321967503

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.

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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 2019-2020 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.

Pre-Algebra

(Open to students entering grades 6 through 7)

Prerequisite*: Recommendation Form required

AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(Times are subject to change)

Quarry Lane School is WASC Accredited.
This course will offer a letter grade and certificate of completion.
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: ISBN: 978-0-547-58777-6

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.

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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 Funtions.

Textbook: ISBN: 978-0-547-64703-6

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

*Current Quarry Lane students (enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year) must receive approval from a program director prior to enrolling.

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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.

Introduction to Digital Fabrication

(Open to students entering grades 6 through 12)

Prerequisite: None

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.

Course Description:

Learn to make just about anything! Turn your imagination into actual, real world creations. Introduction to Digital Fabrication will teach you many of the tools and techniques to fabricate the stuff of dreams. If you can think it, you can make it. Students will be introduced to leading edge digital fabrication tools and techniques, including CAD, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling and Arduino programming. These skills will lay the foundation for bigger, broader and more amazing projects as students grow and develop to become leaders in tomorrow's industries. As critical, creative problem solvers you will shape innovation and inspire paradigm change. Have fun, while learning what it takes to design and build a better future.

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

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.

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.

Dance Essentials

(Open to students entering grades 6 through 9)

PM Session: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 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:

Dance Technique

In this class, students will develop strength, flexibility, and coordination by learning the techniques of a variety of dance styles, depending on student interest. Each class will begin with a thorough warm-up, followed by stretching, skill development, and a dance combination.

Dance Choreography

In this class students will develop skills of creative expression and collaboration by investigating a variety of choreographic procedures. For inspiration, we will view some examples of great choreography from well-known choreographers. Students will look to their own personal experiences as well as the social and cultural context to make works of art with meaning.

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.
(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)

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.

Introduction to Public Speaking (Speech) and Argumentation (Debate)

(Open to students entering grades 9 through 12)

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 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)

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.