2022
Kindergarten through Grade 8 June 20 - July 22 Students must register at their grade level during the 2021-2022 School Year
SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION Dates:
Summer School begins on Monday, June 20 and runs through Friday, July 22. There will be no classes held on Friday, July 1 and Monday July 4.
Times:
Incoming Kindergarten - Current Kindergarten (Momentum Program) at Dixon Elementary Classes begin at 8:00am and end 11:55am Grade 1 - Grade 4 at Burleigh Elementary Classes begin at 8:10am and ends at 12:05pm Grade 5 - Grade 8 at Brookfield East High School Classes begin at 8:15am and ends at 12:15pm
Location:
Incoming Kindergarten - Current Kindergarten (Momentum Program) at Dixon Elementary, 2400 Pilgrim Square Dr, Brookfield. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE. Current 1st - 4th grade classes will be held at Burleigh Elementary, 16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE. Current 5th - 8th grade classes will be held at Brookfield East H.S., 3305 N. Lilly Road, Brookfield. PLEASE REGISTER ALL STUDENTS AT THEIR CURRENT GRADE.
Fees:
The District will use Infinite Campus to allow parents to pay summer school transportation fees. You are encouraged to pay fees online via a debit/credit card or e-check, no additional transaction fees will be applied. To begin, login to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Click here for instructions on how to view and pay fees.
Refunds:
NO BUS REFUNDS are issued once the summer school session has begun.
Open House:
Wednesday, June 15, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm You and your child can navigate the hallways to see where their classrooms are located. Staff will be available.
Registration:
• Registration opens on Wednesday, February 23 and closes Thursday, March 3 at 12 Noon at 12 Noon via the Infinite Campus
Portal. • For current Elmbrook District students you will log into your Infinite Campus Account and select 21-22 Summer School Registration. Follow the prompts to select your summer school courses. • Click here for Summer School Online Registration Instructions. • If you are a new family with children entering Kindergarten in 2021-22, please complete the District’s online enrollment form and provide required verification documents by February 22, 2022. • PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL STUDENTS ENROLLING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL Online Enrollment Instructions • New Private Parochial Students to Summer School: In order to complete course selection beginning Wednesday, February 23 and closes Thursday, March 3 at 12 Noon, you must complete the online registration and upload requested verification documents by February 22. • Returning Private and parochial students: If your child attended summer school in the district last year you will need to complete online enrollment in order to ensure we have the most up-to-date information on file. This needs to be completed by February 22. You do NOT need to provide residency verification or your child’s birth certificate. • Course placement is by lottery, every student has the same priority in course placement. Your Summer School Schedule will be posted in your student’s Infinite Campus Account on or about March 24 at 12 Noon.
Transportation:
Due to the number of students enrolled in Summer School, students are strongly encouraged to use the district bus transportation. Students will board buses at their neighborhood school and be transported to summer school locations. At the end of the summer school day, students will be transported back. There is NO home-to-home service. Bus transportation is not available for students attending only one or two periods a day. If your child receives free or reduced lunch at school, you are eligible for free tuition for bus transportation. You must notify the summer school office to have the waiver applied.
Transportation Fee:
$50/child with a two student fee cap. Click here for instructions on how to view and pay summer school transportation fees. Please email the summer school coordinator at summerschool@elmbrookschools.org if you have more than 2 students. The system doesn’t automatically acknowledge the discount.
SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION CONT. After School Care:
The West Suburban YMCA will be offering a 5-day Summer School Wrap Around Camp for K-8 grade at Burleigh Elementary School from 12:15-6:00 pm. To participate in the YMCA program, the student must be enrolled in a third period class. To register or for more information about this camp visit online at www.gwcymca.org. If your child is attending summer school at Brookfield East High School and will use the YMCA Wrap Around Camp, you MUST sign up for busing and pay for the bussing fees. Please contact elmbrookwrapcamp@gwcymca.org with questions or for more information.
Students With Individual Educational Plans (IEPs):
If you feel your child with a disability may need access to the accommodation provided to them during the school year in their IEP to participate in a summer school course, please contact your child’s case manager to set up an IEP meeting. *Please note that having an IEP does not bypass the lottery process for summer school.
Bus Locations for Morning Pick-Up & Afternoon Drop-Off: Busses will pick-up and drop-off students at each of the following
buildings in the District: Brookfield Elem., Dixon, Swanson, Tonawanda, Pilgrim Park, Wisconsin Hills, Brookfield Central and Fairview South. • Pick up and drop off times are TBD • Notification will be sent to parents closer to the start of summer school
Parent Drop-Off:
• Please do not park and leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off area. This area is utilized for a quick curbside drop-off and pick-up only. • All waiting vehicles will be asked to pull forward as other vehicles leave to relieve congestion. • We ask parents who wish to escort their children in and out of school to please park in designated locations.
Burleigh Drop Off / Pick Up
PARENT EXIT
STAFF PARKING
Fieldstone Dr
PARENT ENTRANCE FAMILY PARKING
Pilgrim Rd
PARENT ENTRANCE
Dixon Drop Off / Pick Up
Pilgrim Dr
Parents Bus
Square
Parents Bus
BUS ENTER/EXIT
Kevenauer Dr
SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES INFORMATION CONT. Brookfield East Drop Off HS STUDENT PARKING/ENTRANCE
BUS ENTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE
PARENT DROP OFF
PARENT DROP OFF AND STUDENT ENTRANCE (must enter and follow arrow)
PARENT ENTRANCE
BUS ENTRANCE ONLY (exit via Lilly Road)
Brookfield East Pick Up • Last Names A-L Please follow the same driving route as the morning drop off and student can load the cars on the west side of the building.
Brookfield East Pick Up • Last Names M-Z Enter the North entrance. Drive around the lot and pick up next to the building.
BUS ENTRANCE PARENT PICK UP MAIN ENTRANCE
MAIN ENTRANCE
PARENT PICK UP
PARENT PICK UP (A-L) AND STUDENT ENTRANCE (must enter and follow arrow)
BUS ENTRANCE (exit via Lilly Road)
PARENT ENTRANCE
PARENT ENTRANCE
PARENT PICK UP (M-Z) AND STUDENT ENTRANCE (must enter and follow arrow)
AUGUST OFFERINGS FOR 5K & GRADE 1 K5 Jumpstart (August 8 - August 12th; Monday-Friday) Incoming Kindergarten Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00-11:55 • Course Number: 000KJ • Current Incoming Kindergarteners (this is the only offering for incoming Kindergarten students) • Students do not need to attend the Momentum program to attend the Jumpstart program This course is a complement to our Kindergarten Momentum program. K5 Jumpstart is offered in the student’s home school to provide an opportunity to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, while also becoming familiar with their home school environment.
1st Grade Jumpstart (August 8 - August 12th; Monday-Friday) Incoming 1st Grade Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00-11:55
• Course Number: 0001J • Current Kindergarteners (this is the only offering for current Kindergarten students) • Students do not need to attend the Momentum program to attend the Jumpstart program This course is a complement to our 1st Grade Momentum program. 1st Grade Momentum is offered in the students home school to provide an opportunity to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, while also reinforcing their home school environment.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & CURRENT KINDERGARTEN GRADE HELD at DIXON Kindergarten Momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00-11:55 • Current Incoming Kindergartners (offering for current incoming Kindergarten students) • Course Number: 000K Keep learning in motion! This class will provide an opportunity for incoming kindergarten students to learn, reinforce, and secure essential concepts and skills, in a fun and energetic atmosphere. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:00-11:55.
1st Grade Momentum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00-11:55
• Course Number: 0001 • Current Kindergarteners (offering for current Kindergarten students) This class will provide an opportunity for incoming first grade students to learn, reinforce, and secure the essential concepts and skills in reading, writing and math. This course runs for the entire 23 days of summer school, 8:00-11:55.
NEW Math/Reading Intervention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8:00-11:55
• Reading Intervention KG Moment • Course Number: 8100-KGMoment • Math Intervention KG Moment • Course Number: 8200-KGMoment • Reading Intervention 1st Moment • Course Number: 8100-1Moment • Math Intervention 1st Moment • Course Number: 8200-1Moment In this course, services will be provided for students who qualify as part of our early literacy/numeracy intervention program and received intervention services during the 21-22 school year. Students will engage in targeted, individualized, small group intervention services aligned to their particular reading and/or math needs. Please register if you received an invitation to participate from your son/ daughter’s teacher.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-4TH GRADES HELD at BURLEIGH Period 1: 8:10am - 9:25am • Period 2: 9:30am - 10:45am • Period 3: 10:50am - 12:05pm Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 3001 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 3002 Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt and paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, buttons or Styrofoam. Have fun making jewelry, edible art, and much more during this arts and crafts adventure.
Board Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 3010 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 3011 If you love games, then this class is for you. You will learn lots of board and card games that encourage creative thinking and problem solving.
NEW Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4
• Course Number: 7055 Students will have the opportunity to develop an array of musical skills, and experience the comradery and joy of singing music together. Students will learn about what it means to be a young singer, develop their musical skills and vocal talents. No Choir or music experience needed.
Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 1420 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 1421 This course is an introduction to coding. Explore digital resources such as ScratchJr., Tynker and Kodable to inspire creativity, enabling children to create their own interactive projects through coding. Students will leave this course with knowledge of a variety of tools they can use to pursue their coding interest.
Creative Dramatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4
• Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 3030 Learn the basics of acting and being comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group.
Hands-On Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4
• Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 1410 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 1411 Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of Science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This class will stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and imagination. Children will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.
Introduction to Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 5001 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 5002 Join us in learning a new language! Stories, crafts, games and songs create a fun learning environment where students can explore meanings and begin to express themselves. Students’ focus will be on listening and speaking, accompanied by practicing new phrases and words.
Kids’ Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 • Course Number: 2001 This yoga class is for students of varied abilities and needs. Practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system. Practice flowing sequences, poses, restorative yoga and deep relaxation.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-4TH GRADES HELD at BURLEIGH Period 1: 8:10am - 9:25am • Period 2: 9:30am - 10:45am • Period 3: 10:50am - 12:05pm Math Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4
• Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 4001 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 4002 In this course, students will review grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem solving and enrich their mathematical thinking.
NEW Math/Reading Intervention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4
• Grade 1 • Reading Course Number: 8100-1 • Grade 1 • Math Course Number: 8200-1 • Grade 2 • Reading Course Number: 8100-2 • Grade 2 • Math Course Number: 8200-2 • Grade 3 • Reading Course Number: 8100-3 • Grade 3 • Math Course Number: 8200-3 • Grade 4 • Reading Course Number: 8100-4 • Grade 4 • Math Course Number: 8200-4 In this course, services will be provided for students who qualify as part of our early literacy/numeracy intervention program and received intervention services during the 21-22 school year. Students will engage in targeted, individualized, small group intervention services aligned to their particular reading and/or math needs. Please register if you received an invitation to participate from your son/daughter’s teacher.
Music Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-2 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 3020 This course will explore the fundamentals of music through singing, dancing, and games. Students will have the chance to create a variety of instruments as well as create art projects such as puppets that complement a variety of songs.
Outdoor Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 3-4 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 2010 Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!
Reading Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4
• Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 4101 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 4102 In this course, students will focus on grade level reading and word study. They will think and talk about books and have the opportunities to apply these strategies to a variety of texts.
Sports and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 2020 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 2021 Students engage in fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
STEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 1400 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 1401 This course will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
Writing Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 1-4 • Grades 1, 2 • Course Number: 4501 • Grades 3, 4 • Course Number: 4502 In this course, students will focus on grade level writing skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to enhance their skills by writing, editing, and publishing their work. Please enroll in the current academic grade level.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Adventures in Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 5064 Explore reporting (newspaper and television), social and other media while keeping the beat on summer school happenings.
Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 3051 This course is open to all those who would like to explore various media. Students will have an opportunity to sketch, draw, sculpt, paint, and make crafts out of scraps of material, string, buttons or beads. Have fun making one-of-kind works of art during this arts and crafts adventure.
Breakout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8
• Course Number: 1307 This course is a blend of language arts, mathematics, and logical reasoning that focuses on the skills to build the riddles and the storyline for an escape room or breakout box. Their objective is to create an engaging story that follows a set of challenging puzzles to “break free” from the box. Students will focus on concept mapping in language arts all the while developing their critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Their logical reasoning skills will be heightened with their puzzle designs as they learn to productively work in a team. Be prepared to have fun and challenge your thinking like never before.
Card Games/Strategy Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 1263 Join us to play fun card games and strategy games. Games such as Uno, Phase 10, Skip Bo, Farkel, and many more will be played!
NEW Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 7054 Students will have the opportunity to develop an array of musical skills, and experience the comradery and joy of singing music together. Students will learn about what it means to be a young singer, develop their musical skills and vocal talents. No Choir or music experience needed.
Coding Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 1269 Students will explore the endless possibilities of coding using free and available technologies such as Scratch, Python and Day of Code Resources. This course is open to all students regardless of coding experience and will inspire students to create their own game or app while learning the essential building blocks of programming.
Creative Acting and Improv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 • Course Number: 3055 Learn some basics of acting and learn to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others. A great class for anyone who has acting talent to develop or someone who just wants to get over the “stage fright” of doing a presentation in front of a group. Presentations are all student-invented, so there will be a lot of opportunity to use creativity and imagination.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Dance and Cheer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 5059 Students will be introduced to the basics of jazz dance technique while synchronized movements and visual effect of working with pom poms. For those students looking towards trying out for cheer and dance teams.
Fun with Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8
• Course Number: 1266 Students will have an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in fitness and healthy behavior that will improve their overall health and wellness. This will include jogging, proper stretching techniques, improve flexibility, strength training, aerobic exercises and games.
Hands-On Science Gr. 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 1401 Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This course will stimulate each student’s natural curiosity and imagination. Students will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.
Hands-On Science Gr. 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8
• Course Number: 1402 Do you love to ask questions about the world around us? This summer, students will develop questions, conduct experiments, and explore many types of science. This course will stimulate each student’s natural curiosity and imagination as we question, observe, predict, estimate, and experiment to understand our world better. Sign up today to start investigating!.
Just Tech It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8
• Course Number: 1270 Come discover the wide world of technology. Students will gain an assortment of skills such as: keyboarding, coding, making avatars, and editing images to make memes. They will also explore websites like Powtoon, Moovly, Smore, Blabberize, Tour Builder, Voki and many more. Students will have fun creating a variety of technology projects on topics of their interest. They will gain knowledge and experience with technology that will help them in school and everyday life.
Learn from the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 • Course Number: 3052 Come create new works of art using pastels, paint, collage techniques and more, based on the work of famous artists. Projects and artists will be new and different each summer.
NEW Math/Reading Intervention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grade 5
• Math Course Number: 8200-5 • Reading Course Number: 8100-5 In this course, services will be provided for students who qualify as part of our early literacy/numeracy intervention program and received intervention services during the 21-22 school year. Students will engage in targeted, individualized, small group intervention services aligned to their particular reading and/or math needs. Please register if you received an invitation to participate from your son/ daughter’s teacher.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Math Grade 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 5
• Course Number: 1247 In this course, students will review grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem-solving. Students will explore the relationship between division and fractions as well as ways to compare fractional amounts in the context of a real world problem.
Math 6 Compacted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 5
• Course Number: 1250 In this course, students will investigate key 6th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Math 7. This is not a substitute for Math 6 and will not cover all of the Math 6 content. Students taking this course will be expected to supplement their learning of Math 6 content in addition to this course. This course highlights some key concepts without getting into depth. These concepts include: whole number operations, fraction operations, decimal operations, algebra expressions, ratios & rates, and equations & inequalities.
6th Grade Math Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 6 • Course Number: 1252 In this course, students will review key 6th grade math concepts including: whole number operations, fraction operations, decimal operations, algebra expressions, ratios & rates, and equations & inequalities.
Math 7 Compacted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 1254 • P rerequisite: This is for current 5th and 6th grade students who have received a recommendation to move from Math 6 to Pre-Algebra next year ONLY. This course was developed to prepare incoming 6th graders who have received a recommendation for Pre-Algebra. The course is designed to bridge the gap between Math 6 and Pre-Algebra. This is not a substitute for Math 7 and will not cover all of the Math 7 content. Students taking this course will be expected to supplement their learning of Math 7 content in addition to this course. This course highlights some key concepts without getting into depth. Preparation will focus on the following learning targets; Integers, Solving simple equations, Inequalities, and Proportions. *If you register for this class and your student has not been recommended, the registration will be invalid.
7th Grade Math Refresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-7 • Course Number: 1251 • Prerequisite: Students in grades 6 or 7 who are currently enrolled in Math 7 can register for this class In this course, students will investigate key 7th grade math concepts that will serve as a foundation for Pre-Algebra. These concepts include: integer operations, rational number operations, expressions, equations, ratios & proportions, and percents.
Pre-Algebra Refresher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8 • Course Number: 1253 • Prerequisite: This course is designed for students grades 7 or 8 who are currently enrolled in Pre-Algebra This course is for a student in 7th or 8th grade currently enrolled in Pre-Algebra. This course helps to review skills that are needed for Algebra I. The focus will be on solving algebraic problems and graphing linear equations using rational numbers. Ratios, proportions, percents, and geometry will be integrated throughout.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Pre-Algebra Compacted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 7
• Course Number: 1255 This course was developed to prepare incoming 8th graders who’ve already registered for Algebra. The course is designed to bridge the This course was developed to prepare incoming 8th graders who’ve already been recommended for and registered for Algebra. The course is designed to bridge the gap between Math 7 and Algebra. This is not a substitute for Pre-Algebra and will not cover all of the Pre-Algebra content. Students taking this course will be expected to supplement their learning of Pre-Algebra content in addition to this course. This course highlights some key concepts without getting into depth. Preparation will focus on the following learning targets: Applying and demonstrating an understanding of the distributive property; solving a multi-step equation with real numbers; writing and solving equations from story problems; graphing functions – slope, triangle. Variation, rate of change, x&y intercept; solving systems of equations; solving linear inequalities by graphing, substitution and elimination; multiplication & division properties of exponents. Students who enroll in this course should feel comfortable with rigor and an accelerated pace.
Algebra and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 • Course Number: 1257 • Prerequisite: This course was developed for students who have completed Algebra I This course will extend Algebra concepts as well as explore advanced math topics such as Geometry and Probability & Statistics to prepare for future math courses.
Mock Trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 5058 The verdict is in! The defendant is…… In this class students will learn about courtroom trials, legal terms (arrests, defense, guilt, Miranda warning), and our U.S. legal system. Students will read the background of certain legal cases and divide into prosecution and defense teams. The students will act out the trials of accused persons and prosecute or defend the accused. In addition, we will look at the U.S. Constitution and discuss certain amendments. The course requires high-level thinking and problem solving.
Outdoor Survival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8 • Course Number: 5062 Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!
Playing the Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 • Course Number: 1267 It’s not whether you win or lose but HOW you play the game. In this course, students will discover strategies using math, logic, and problem-solving skills to become the champion of the class. Games such as Battleship, Othello, Mancala, Knockout, and Blokus will be the primary tools used to develop strategies and higher-level thinking.
Reader’s Workshop Gr. 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 • Course Number: 1314 This workshop will provide an opportunity for students to read, write, think and talk about books. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.
Reader’s Workshop Gr. 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8 • Course Number: 1117 The focus of this course is to develop students as readers by having them engage with a variety of literary genres. Specific instruction will focus on basic comprehension skills, analysis of text, textual inferences, and literary responses. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Robotic Exploration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-8 • Course Number: 5063 Students will look at the various aspects of robotic construction and design. Working in small groups, students will design, build and program different robotic machines to solve a variety of problems. Robots will be judged in a series of friendly competitions with classmates.
Introduction to Coding Robotics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 1272 In this course, students will learn some basic coding skills to code simple robots do a variety of tasks. Each week, the students will get to use a new robot such as Ozobots, Spheros, or Dash & Dot, and Lego robots grow their problem solving, creativity, and coding skills.
Running Through Summer Gr. 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8 • Course Number: 1265 This course will teach you everything you want to know about running and more. We will do short distance running to longer distance running. Our goal will be to run a 5K together. Along with running you will learn all about the life long skills that becoming a runner creates. Each day there will be a lesson about character.
Paper Crafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-8
• Course Number: 5060 We will study Paper Crafting techniques including mini-scrapbooking crafts and other paper projects in this course. Students will explore crafting using paper or cards as the primary artistic medium for the creation of two or three dimensional objects.
Sports and Fitness Camp Gr. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6
• Course Number: 5070 Campers engage in outdoor fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
Sports and Fitness Camp Gr. 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8
• Course Number: 5071 Campers engage in outdoor fitness activities, obstacle courses, parachute games, relay races, bean bag activities, and team sports such as basketball, soccer, etc.
STEM and Building Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 • Course Number: 1268 This class will focus on the STEM design process. Students will work on creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking as they build towers, bridges, catapults, marble mazes and more. They will plan, explore, design and build together using science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
Writer’s Workshop Gr. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 5-6 • Course Number: 1118 The focus of this course is to develop students as writers by having them engage with a variety of genres, which may include narrative, argumentative, and informational writing. on topics of their choosing. Specific instruction will focus on leads, organization, elaboration, craft techniques, conclusions, and basic conventions. Instruction will be provided in a workshop format including whole group, small group and individually in order to target individual student needs and interests.
CLASSES FOR CURRENT 5TH-8TH GRADE HELD at BEHS Period 1: 8:15am - 9:30am • Period 2: 9:35am - 10:50am • Period 3: 10:55am - 12:10pm Writer’s Workshop Gr. 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 7-8 • Course Number: 1306 The focus of this course is to develop students as writers by having them engage with a variety of genres, which may include narrative, argumentative, and informational writing. Specific instruction will focus on leads, organization, elaboration, craft techniques, conclusions, and basic conventions
Summer Band & String Lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four 30 minute sessions between June 20 and July 22
• Band Course Number: 7052. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Grades 5-8 • Strings Course Number: 7050 • Lessons are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (30 minute - 1x a week) This course is offered to anyone, grades 5-8, looking to study privately or in a small group on a band or a string instrument. Space is limited to 180 in Band and 45 in Strings. Summer band and orchestra lessons offer students a chance to improve performance on their instruments, review technique in the summer, and play exciting music that will appeal to their ability and personality. Summer lessons offer students a chance to receive small group professional instruction. Each student will be scheduled for four 30 minute sessions between June 20 and July 22. It is strongly recommended that incoming 6th grade students who are first time band or orchestra members consider signing up for this opportunity.
COURSES OFFERED AT BEHS & BCHS FOR 8th GRADE ONLY P.E. 9 (Class held at Brookfield East). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 8 • Course Number: 2001 • 0.5 P.E. Credit Students completing the 8th grade may register for this class. Please refer to High School Brochure for more information at www.elmbrookschools.org/summerschool.
Transitioning to High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grade 8 • Course Number: 5006 • 0.5 Elective Credit This course is going to be an interactive learning experience that will provide you with the tools to have a smooth and successful transition to high school by reviewing a variety of strategies, resources, and plans with the goal of making your move to high school seamless and successful. This course will focus on the following skills: • Individual Learning Plans for High School per student • Academic Development (Post-secondary education (WISCAREERS); Four year plans • Culture and Environment (layout of schools, who are your resources, how you can get involved) • Social and emotional support for the transition • Learning strategies (RAP, Cornell notes, Literacy TA strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening
COURSES OFFERED AT BEHS & BCHS FOR 8th GRADE ONLY Summer Strength, Speed & Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCHS Incoming Grades 8-12 • BCHS: Course Number 2003 This course offering is a strength, speed, and conditioning course geared toward the highly motivated student who wants to improve their strength, power, speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility through a five week summer training program. The goal of this class is to improve student’s athleticism off the field so they can reach their potential on the field. All students will participate in specially designed weight workouts, agility and conditioning programs that best fit their desire to improve. Students will get the tools needed to be successful High School student athletes through the daily hard work, sweat, and effort in the fitness activities offered to them in the course, as well as developing the platform to live a healthy lifestyle. THIS COURSE HAS DIFFERENT HOURS AND DOES NOT FOLLOW THE TYPICAL SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE/TIMES Brookfield Central Grades incoming 8-12 • Males 7:00-9:00 am and Females 9:00-10:30 am Dates: June 13-16; June 20-23; June 27-30; July 5-7; July 11-14 (Dates/Times are tentative and may be changed at coaches discretion.) The coaching staff will provide any updates and changes directly to the students before the program begins.