The Summer Academy June 11 - August 10, 2012 two, three, four or six week courses
for students entering Grades 6 -12
Greens Farms Academy For Catalog & Registration, visit www.gfacademy.org Click on ‘Summer Programs’ Sarah Ostermueller, Director of The Summer Academy Gail Gibb, Coordinator of Summer Programs (203) 349-7111 Greens Farms Academy 35 Beachside Avenue P.O. Box 998 Greens Farms, CT 06838-0998
Table of Contents FOR CREDIT COURSES MATH Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Trigonometry
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HISTORY International Relations
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE French I Spanish I
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NON-CREDIT COURSES FOREIGN LANGUAGE Introduction to Mandarin I
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ENGLISH Writing Workshops
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SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology Exploring the Human Brain Advanced Topics in Chemistry Oceanography Forensics
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STANDARDIZED TEST PREP SAT/PSAT Test Prep
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES Math Workshops Writing Workshops
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Directions to Greens Farms Academy
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Course Policies While most course policies will be set by individual teachers, students should expect daily homework and regular assessments in each class. For all full-credit courses, an average of 60% or above is required for credit. Assessments will be given regularly. Transcripts will be mailed out after completion of the course. For non-credit classes, a certificate of completion will be mailed at the end of the course.
Refund Policy All payments received upon registering are non-refundable. If GFA cancels any course due to reasons beyond our control, families will be notified immediately and the course fee will be refunded in full. Please note that GFA students must get permission from their Division Head before enrolling in any full-credit course.
Attendance Policy for Full-Credited Courses Student attendance is mandatory. A student absent more than 10% of the required course period will be ineligible for course credit.
Code of Conduct Students are expected to follow the rules set by course instructors and by the Director of The Summer Academy. Students who violate school rules may be asked to leave The Summer Academy without refund.
Registration Registration is available online only at www.gfacademy.org. Click on ‘Summer Programs.’ If you have questions about registration, please contact Gail Gibb at (203) 349-7111 or ggibb@gfacademy.org.
Medical Emergency & Permissions and Health Exam Forms These two forms must be downloaded from the webpage and mailed or faxed (203256-7564) to the school. All forms and payment must be submitted for an application to be complete. Please mail forms to: The Summer Academy Attn: Gail Gibb Greens Farms Academy 35 Beachside Avenue P.O. Box 998 Greens Farms, CT 06838-0998
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Credit Courses MATH
Algebra I June 25 - August 3 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This six-week course is a standard first-year high school introductory algebra course. While most of the focus is on assuring proficiency in basic algebraic skills and processes, considerable time will be devoted to solving real-world applications. Topics include solving equations, inequalities and systems, factoring, polynomials, rational expressions, irrational numbers, radicals and quadratic equations. This course is designed for acceleration and not remediation. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $1,950 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment: Algebra 1 (2007) McDougal Littell Publishers, ISBN 0-618-59402-7. A graphing calculator (TI-83, 83+, 84 or 84+) is also required. Instructor: Audra Forstrom (ardua08@yahoo.com)
Algebra II June 25 - August 3 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This six-week course is a study of functions – linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational and polynomial – and an introduction to matrices, sequences and series and basic probability concepts, among others. These topics are studied algebraically, graphically and numerically, and through this triplex approach, students will continue to acquire an understanding of algebraic structure and how algebra can be used to model various situations. A graphing calculator is required and will be used extensively. This course is designed for acceleration and not remediation. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $1,950 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment: Algebra 2 (2007) McDougal Littell Publishers, ISBN 0-618-59541-4. A graphing calculator (TI-83, 83+, 84 or 84+) is also required. Instructor: Sarah Ostermueller (sostermueller@gfacademy.org)
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Geometry June 25 - July 20 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This four-week course focuses on geometric properties and relationships of parallel and perpendicular lines, of symmetry and congruency, of quadrilaterals and polygons, of right triangles, of circles and of areas and volumes of various shapes. Rigorous proof of geometric properties will be emphasized. GFA students who sign up for this class should also enroll in one of the two-week Trigonometry courses listed below. This course is designed for acceleration and not remediation. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $ 1,300 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment. Geometry, Jurgensen et al. McDougal Littell Publishers, ISBN 0-395-97727-4 Instructor: Deirdre Hynes (dhynes@gfacademy.org)
Trigonometry Course 1: June 11 – June 22 Course 2: July 23 – August 3 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This two-week course focuses on traditional trigonometric concepts: properties, identities, graphs and applications of the trigonometric functions. The graphing calculator will be utilized as an exploratory tool and to assist with the analysis of trigonometric topics. GFA students who have not yet completed a Geometry course should also enroll in the four-week Geometry course listed above. This course is designed for acceleration and not remediation. This course is free for new GFA students who have taken Geometry without Trigonometry. These students should contact Gail Gibb directly to register. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $650 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment: Trigonometry, 9th edition, Lial et al. Pearson Addison Wesley Publishers, ISBN 978-0-321-52885-8. A graphing calculator (TI-83, 83+, 84 or 84+) is also required. Instructor: Jon Matte (jmatte@gfacademy.org)
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HISTORY International Relations in the 21st Century July 2 – July 20 for students traveling on a GFA World Perspectives Trip July 2 – July 27 for all other students 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Online course work will be required on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For all students, the final paper is due Monday, July 30. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand international affairs. Why do nations go to war? What is the basis for peace among them? Is violence part of human nature or is it a social construct? Students answer these questions by examining multiple perspectives on international relations such as Realism, Liberalism, Marxism and Feminism. Then they apply theory to the study of the most pressing global issues of our time. Topics include the causes of major wars and ethnic conflicts, nuclear proliferation, humanitarian intervention, international terrorism and global economic and environmental challenges. Assessments include position papers, tests, class discussion and a final project. GFA students participating in one of GFA’s World Perspectives Trips can write their final project on a topic relevant to their trip experience. Cost: $ 1,300 Students will need to purchase two textbooks prior to enrollment: International Relations: Perspectives and Controversies (3rd Edition) by Keith Shimko, ISBN 0-495-79796-0 and The Post-American World: Release 2.0 (Hardcover) by Fareed Zakaria, ISBN 0-393-08180-X. Instructor: Victor Llanque Zonta (vzonta@gfacademy.org)
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES French I July 2 – August 10 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This six-week course is a beginning-level language class. The goal for this course is to give students an opportunity to begin to build foundations in the French language with an intense focus on vocabulary, grammar and culture. The immersion course will emphasize learning the four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $1950 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment. Text information will be sent out before the course begins. Instructor: TBD (contact Sarah Ostermueller at sostermueller@gfacademy.org)
Spanish I July 2 – August 10 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This six-week course is a beginning-level language class. The goal for this course is to give students an opportunity to begin to build foundations in the Spanish language with an intense focus on vocabulary, grammar and culture. This immersion course will emphasize learning the four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $1950 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment: Avancemos! Holt McDougal Publishers, ISBN 978-0-554-02531-5. Instructor: Elena Aniel-Quiroga (eanielquiroga@gfacademy.org)
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Non-Credit Courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE Introduction to Mandarin I July 2 – August 10 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This six-week course is a beginning-level language class. Mandarin I emphasizes learning the four basic language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Hanyu “pinyin” is used as the phonetic transcription system for Chinese characters. Students learn to read and write simple passages in Chinese characters. The course also aims to improve the student’s general knowledge of Chinese culture, geography and history. This course is designed as a preview/review for most students. Credit could be available for some students. For GFA students, Division Head permission is required for this course. Cost: $1950 Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment: Interegrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1. Simplified Characters, 3rd edition, Cheng & Tsui Publisher, ISBN 978-0-887-27638-5 and the corresponding workbook ISBN 978-0-887-27640-8. Instructor: Tina Zhang (tzhang@gfacademy.org)
ENGLISH Writing Workshops Course 1: For students entering 8th or 9th grade - June 25 – July 13 Course 2: For students entering 8th or 9th grade - July 16 – August 3 Course 3: For students entering 10th – 12th grade – July 16 – August 3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This three-week course is designed to help students learn to write both analytically and creatively about a variety of types of literature in different genres. The primary focus of the course will be to break down the craft of each style of writing into its own individual components, so that students will be able to work in-depth on each part. By the end of the course, each student will submit a portfolio of polished, creative and analytical pieces. Cost: $990 The cost of this course includes all required reading materials. Books will be handed out by the instructors. Instructors: For Course 1 & Course 2: Alex Wellman (awellman@gfacademy.org) For Course 3: Andrew Jones (ajones@gfacademy.org)
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SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology: The Amazing Human Machine June 25 – July 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grade Level: Students entering 8th-10th grades Students will explore the field of Anatomy and Physiology. Laboratories will serve as the framework for exploring the Muscular, Skeletal, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Respiratory and Nervous System. Students will be in the role of the doctor as they learn the basics of muscle testing and palpation. Students will use stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs to take heart rate and blood pressure. In one lab we will explore the question, “How do body position, exercise and caffeine affect heart rate and blood pressure?” Prosection and suturing will be a part of the course as students learn the intricacies of the muscles and organs. Students will come away with a new appreciation for the Amazing Human Machine as well as a portfolio of work. Cost: $725 No required text for this course. Instructor: Tracy Haswell (thaswell@gfacademy.org)
Exploring the Human Brain June 25 – July 6 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Grade Level: Students entering 10th -12th grades Students will be introduced to inner and outer workings of the brain and nervous system. Through brain dissection, students will explore the many structures of this amazing organ and learn the functions of each portion. Students will learn about nerve cells and neurotransmitters and their roles in ideal circumstances as well as in disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and depression. How do outside substances affect brain function? What is the blood brain barrier? All of this and more will be explored. Students will perform laboratory experiments that explore the nerves of the body, speed of reflexes, senses and the effect of stimulants like caffeine. Case studies will be used to put the student in the role of a Neurologist diagnosing a patient. Students will come away with a portfolio of work and with a new appreciation for the field of Neuroscience. Cost: $725 No required text for this course. Instructor: Tracy Haswell (thaswell@gfacademy.org)
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Advanced Topics in Chemistry June 25 – July 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grade Level: Students entering 10th-12th grades Pre-requisite: High School Chemistry This two-week course is designed to expose the student to some of the more interesting facets of Chemistry that are not discussed nor explored in high school course work. The class will be driven by laboratory exercises that will give the student excellent hands-on experience with various equipment, instrumentation and techniques. Some of the advanced topics will include the colors and synthesis of Coordination Chemistry, the usefulness and wide application of spectroscopy, identifying unknown substances through qualitative analysis and synthesis and characterization of organic materials. At the end of the course, students walk away with a portfolio of experimental data and analysis on topics and labs that are generally not undertaken until the college years. Cost: $725 No required text for this course. Instructor: Mathieu Freeman (mfreeman@gfacademy.org)
Oceanography July 9 – July 20 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grade Level: Students entering 8th-10th grades This course will focus on a hands-on approach to Oceanography and World Fisheries, including a variety of case study discussions, technological trials and outdoor scientific experimentation. Topics will include the oceans and their waters, glaciation, meteorology, astronomy, ecosystem analysis, primitive fishing practices and cultures, commercial fishing practices and recreational fishing. The course will include in-class instruction, but the primary focus will be hands-on trials and experimentation. Participation in a course such as this will enhance a student’s understanding of science, anthropology and natural history. Cost: $ 725 No required text for this course. Instructor: Seth Pianka (spianka@gfacademy.org)
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Forensic Science July 23 – August 3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grade Level: Students entering 10th-12th grades Pre-requisite: High School Biology This course will focus on a hands-on approach to forensic science including a variety of case study discussions and debates. Students will learn about how a crime scene is properly processed and actively engage in techniques that forensic scientists use to examine the evidence. Methods will include examination of trace evidence, handwriting and ink analysis, forensic toxicology and drug analysis and testing for blood at a crime scene. Cost: $725 No required text for this course. Instructor: Sara Campolettano (scampolettano@gfacademy.org)
STANDARDIZED TEST PREP SAT/PSAT Test Prep July 9 – July 20 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* * Practice Test Sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9 and Friday, July 20 Grade Level: Students entering 10th-12th grades This course, taught by Summit Educational Group’s expert instructors, will balance skill reinforcement with test-taking strategies, providing comprehensive test preparation instruction. The ten-session course consists of two four-hour practice tests and eight three-hour instructional sessions. Practice tests will take place during the first and last days of the course. These tests will be scored by Summit and returned to students along with a detailed report indicating individual strengths and areas in need of improvement. The maximum student-teacher ratio for this course will be 14 students; if more than 14 students register, a second concurrent section will be added. Following the course, students will also receive a final progress report from their teacher with recommendations for future study. Cost: $875 Instructor will provide workbooks.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Math Workshops These two-week workshops will offer students the opportunity to improve their math skills. Instruction will focus on reviewing math techniques and will offer plenty of individualized practice. June 25 – July 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 1: For students entering Pre-Algebra Course 2: For students entering Algebra 1 July 9 – July 20 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 3: For students entering 6th or 7th grade math Course 4: For students entering Pre-Algebra July 23 – August 3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 5: For students entering 6th or 7th grade math Course 6: For students entering Algebra 1 Cost: $650 Instructor: TBD (contact Sarah Ostermueller at sostermueller@gfacademy.org)
Writing Workshops These two-week workshops will offer students the opportunity to improve their writing skills. Students will work on analytical and creative writing pieces, and instruction will focus on all stages of the writing process. June 25 – July 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 1: For students entering 6th grade July 9 – July 20 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 2: For students entering 7th grade July 23 – August 3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Course 3: For students entering 6th grade Course 4: For students entering 7th grade Note: For students entering 8th grade, please see the Writing Workshops described on page 7. Cost: $650 Instructor: TBD (contact Sarah Ostermueller at sostermueller@gfacademy.org)
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Greens Farms Academy Greens Farms Academy is a diverse K-12 coeducational day school in the Greens Farms section of Westport serving 685 students. The school fosters a culture of achievement, close faculty/student relationships and an emphasis on character. Students engage in off-campus study from India to the Island School in the Bahamas, pursue year-long independent science research projects and perform extensive community service programs in local schools and organizations. In 2010, GFA launched its World Perspectives Program, emphasizing critical thinking concerning global issues for grades K-12. For more information, go to www.gfacademy.org or call (203) 256-0717.
Directions Greens Farms Academy is located at 35 Beachside Avenue, in the Greens Farms section of Westport, Connecticut. GFA is steps from the Metro-North Greens Farms railroad station. From within Westport: Travel east on the Post Road (Route 1) to the Sherwood Island (95) Connector. Turn right onto the Connector and follow to the first light. Turn left at the light onto Greens Farms Road and follow for one mile until the road splits. Greens Farms Road bears left, but you stay straight onto Beachside Avenue. Follow Beachside Avenue 1/8 of a mile to Greens Farms Academy on your left. From the North (near I-95): Take 95 South to Exit 18 for Sherwood Island, and bear right off the exit ramp. Follow to the second traffic light and turn right onto Greens Farms Road. Once you are on Greens Farms Road follow the above Westport directions to Greens Farms Academy. From the South (near I-95): Take 95 North to Exit 18 for Sherwood Island, and make a left off of the exit ramp. Follow to the second traffic light and turn right onto Greens Farms Road. Once you are on Greens Farms Road follow the above Westport directions to Greens Farms Academy.
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