Grades 7-8 2021 Summer Learning CATALOG

2021 SUMMER LEARNING CATALOG

(Grades 7-8)

Chris Gutermuth

5-8 Summer Learning Director

513-686-1739/press 2

GRADES 7-8 SUMMER LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT

Program Information

Sycamore Community Schools’ 7-8 Summer Learning and Enrichment begins on June 14 and concludes on July 9. There will be no class on July 5. Classes will be held at Sycamore Junior High School.

Enrolling a Student

Enrollment must be completed online. “Final Forms” will be utilized for emergency information. If Final Forms is not up-to-date, parents must print out, complete, and return the Emergency Medical Authorization Form.

Transportation

Transportation is available for “Summer Learning and Enrichment”. Students who need transportation to Summer Learning and Enrichment must complete and submit the “Online Summer School Transportation Request” form by May 28. Please be aware that those requesting transportation are committing to riding the bus. K-12 students may ride the same bus.

Transportation Form Link

https://forms.gle/ror6s8Hb3GKDL1K98

Questions

For more information, contact Chris Gutermuth, 5-8 Summer Learning Director, at gutermuthc@sycamoreschools.org or 513-686-1739/press 2 for Chris Gutermuth.

Fees

There are no tuition fees for intervention/remedial courses.
The fee for enrichment courses is $250.
The fee for Bridge to Accelerated Math is $200.
There is no tuition fee for ESOL.
The fee for Greene 101 is $50.
Fees are waived for students who qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Price Meals program.
A 100% refund, minus a $20 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations made before the first day of class.
A 75% refund, minus a $20 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations made 1-5 days after the first class.
A 50% refund, minus a $20 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations made 6-10 days after the first day of class.
No refunds can be made for cancellations made more than 10 days after the first day of class.
Courses that do not have sufficient enrollment will be canceled and fees will be returned.

GRADES 7-8 SUMMER LEARNING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course Name

Current Grade

Hours

Advanced Mathematics and Problem Solving (Virtual)

This summer program is designed to challenge and enrich students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Honors and Accelerated math classes. We will explore the power topics through problem solving, group work and math competitions. The students will explore number theory, probability, logic problems, mental math, all while having fun with higher order critical thinking. ($250)

8-10 a.m

. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Advanced Writing Workshop (Virtual)

This course is an introduction to the art of creative writing and publishing. Class participants will read, write, and revise pieces in a number of genres including personal essays, short stories, poetry, plays, journaling, etc. The central focus of the class will be on various processes for creating, using texts as inspiration and models, and learning from feedback to guide our writing. ($250)

8-10 a.m

. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

English to Speakers of Other Languages (In Person)

This course is intended for beginning/emerging English learners who are in ESOL ELA I courses. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of content area vocabulary as well as improving receptive and expressive English language skills. Registration for this class will occur online. All students currently enrolled in ESOL will receive additional information about the summer offering from their ESOL teacher. ($0)

10 a.m.-

12 p.m.

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (placed in HS ESOL)

Mathematics Exploration (In Person)

This course is designed to help review and brush up on math concepts such as fractions, decimals, and integers while gaining math confidence. ($0)

7-8

8-10 a.m.

Summer Reading Workshop (In Person)

This course will focus on the development of reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. ($0)

7-8

10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bridge to Accelerated Math (Virtual) (by invitation only)

This summer math program is designed for newly-qualifying students entering single accelerated and double accelerated math. This course will focus on teaching the critical standards students will “jump over” to enter the accelerated math program. Students will receive individual instruction as needed and time management support. It is required that all aspects of the assignment are completed at a minimum of 80% mastery level to enter the new math program for the 2021-2022 school year. By ensuring newly qualifying students have the basis of mathematics required, their mathematical success and confidence will be more likely. Contact:

Gifted Coordinator - Mindy Zellner by e-mail. zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org

Rising Grades 6, 7 & 8 (or entering double 5th) - Contact Tracy Coleman by e-mail. colemant@sycamoreschools.org

($200)

7-8

Independent study as supported online via by Ms Coleman

REGISTERING FOR SUMMER LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT

Beginning April 12, Summer Learning registration, fee payment, and the Transportation Request Form can be completed online through Parent Portal.
Parents who already have a Parent Portal account can register their students for Summer Learning by visiting www.sycamoreschools.org and clicking “Parent Portal”.
Parents without a Parent Portal account will need to create one to register online. To create a Parent Portal account, visit www.sycamoreschools.org and click on the Parent Portal “create an account” link.

Once inside Parent Portal click “Online Fees”.
Select the student and click “Click Here to Pay Fees”. A new screen will appear. Click the “Summer School Sign Up” button.
To register for Summer School, click the button for the appropriate grade level.
Next, check the boxes next to the course name(s) in which the student will enroll.
Click the “Add to Shopping Cart” button.
To register more than one student, click the “Continue Shopping” button and repeat the steps.
Once all students and courses are added, click the “Check Out” button, enter payment information and click “Pay Now.” Follow the prompts to pay.
Once your payment is completed, you will see a payment confirmation screen; this screen will have the link to the online Transportation Request form. If you need transportation, you MUST complete and submit this online form.

NOTE:

If Final Forms is not up-to-date you must print out and return the Emergency Medical Form.

For more information, email Chris Gutermuth, 5-8 Summer Learning Director, at gutermuthc@sycamoreschools.org. The 5-8 Summer Learning phone number is 513-686-1739/press 2 for Chris Gutermuth.