Summer Academy: Grades 4-5 Courses

LS Summer Reading, Writing & Publishing Program
Math Competition Readiness

LS Summer Reading, Writing & Publishing Program

Creative Quill: Summer Reading, Writing & Publishing Program

(Open to students entering grades 4 through 5)

NOTE: This is a 3-week session (~~June 14-July 3~~ and ~~July 8-July 26~~). FULL

AM Session: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. FULL
(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.

Math Competition Readiness

(Open to students entering grade 4-5)

NOTE: This is a 3-week session (June 14-July 3 & July 8-26)

PM Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. (Times are subject to change)

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.

Class offerings are subject to change based on enrollment.