Summer Academy: Grades 4-6 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.