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SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
GROVESACADEMY.ORG/SUMMER updated May 6, 2020
Dear Families, Welcome to Summer 2020 at Groves! Summer is the time of year when we are thrilled to offer tailored, intensive, and engaging academic and enrichment programs. Our programs are open to students struggling with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning challenges. Whether this is your first summer at Groves or you visit us each year, we welcome you and know that your child will experience a high quality, individualized, and fun summer!
and constantly honing our teaching methods, allowing our expert teachers to better meet the needs of struggling learners. You will find that our summer course offerings reflect our commitment to quality and experience. This summer, you will see NEW course offerings for our enrichment programs, a course specifically designed to address executive functioning and writing, and leveled high school courses. There is something for all struggling learners.
Our Summer Program offerings allow families a unique opportunity to experience a Groves education. For many students, summer at Groves is their first positive school experience. They begin to feel confident, smart, and capable, and they may develop a completely different outlook on school.
In addition to offerings through The Learning Center, our school serves students in grades 1 - 12 from September through May. We are also making an impact on the community through our Literacy Partnerships where we partner with local schools. These three programs allow us to positively impact over 10,000 students each year.
Our mission at Groves is to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. With over 45 years of experience, we are learning from our students
We strive to make summer a positive and joyful experience and we invite you to join us this summer!
Nancy Segreti Kristina Schatz Director of The Learning Center Tutoring and Summer Program Manager
ABOUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS We are pleased to offer struggling students from the community the same tailored, high-quality Groves Academy education that we provide to our full-time students during the school year in the summer. Our programs are for children entering grades 2-11 who have dyslexia, and attention disorders, such as ADHD. Our summer programs employ our proven philosophy of developing strengths and talents, remediating academic weaknesses, and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. By using our research-based curriculum, while maintaining class sizes of 6-8 students, we help students close the gap between their academic potential and achievement. Our program is not designed for disruptive or oppositional students, for students with a diagnosis of autism, students with developmental/cognitive delay, or for students with emotional issues unrelated to a learning disability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC PROGRAM | entering grades 2-8
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WRITING & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION PROGRAM | entering grades 6-8
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SUMMER FOR PARENTS | COURSE FULL - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM | entering grades 9-11
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ABOUT GROVES ACADEMY
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“ I felt like the program was individualized enough to meet my daughter where she is at. She enjoyed going as well which is a big bonus. ” - Parent of Summer Program Student
Complete your application by February 28th to receive a $150 discount on Grades 2-8 Academic or Writing and Executive Function programs. Discount applies only to applications completed by February 28th.
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[ ACADEMIC PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 2-8
WE HELP CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT. The 4-week academic morning program provides small class sizes of 6-8 students grouped according to age, reading, writing, and math abilities.
STUDENTS IN THE MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM attend reading, writing, and math classes for 55 minutes each, plus recess.
Like all Groves programs, the academic program for grades 2-8 is highly suited for students who have strong ability and a desire to learn along with dyslexia, ADHD or other learning challenges.
In each subject, care is taken to begin at a level where students can experience success before confidently moving on to more advanced skills.
Our program is not designed for disruptive or oppositional students, for students with a diagnosis of autism, students with developmental/ cognitive delay, or for students with emotional issues unrelated to a learning disability.
Teachers combine their experience and expertise with care and understanding, using a diagnosticprescriptive approach to continually assess and address individual needs. A final progress report, including recommendations, is sent following the conclusion of the program.
DATES: July 13 through Aug 7
TIMES: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
FEE: $2,400
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NEW DATES! JULY 13 - AUG 7
OUR INSTRUCTION IS EXPLICIT, STRUCTURED, AND MULTI-SENSORY.
Subject #1 (i.e., Math)
9-9:55am
Subject #2 (i.e., Reading)
9:55-10:50am
Recess
10:50am-11:05am
Subject #3 (i.e., Writing)
11:05am-12:00pm
“ We received one note from a teacher
Decoding
READING
A TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC PROGRAM CONTENT
Fluency Comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Capitalization
WRITING
Our teachers are trained in a variety of teaching methodologies including Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System®, Singapore Math, and The Writing Revolution®. Teachers use these approaches to guide their instruction.
Punctuation Sentence Structure Paragraph Development Idea Organization
that was really the first positive feedback our daughter has ever heard from a
could see the impact it made on her and her self esteem! ” - Parent of Summer Program Student
Mathematical Concepts
MATH
teacher. We read it to her directly and
Mathematical Operations Computation Word Problems
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[ WRITING AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 6-8
NEW OFFERING!
ADOPT A GROWTH MINDSET THIS SUMMER The new Writing and Executive Function Program provides direct instruction in writing and executive functioning skills and strategies. Students learn about mindfulness, growth mindset, response inhibition, sustained attention, time management, cognitive flexibility, planning and organization, and use these strategies to become more independent in writing and literature course work. Using The Writing Revolution® curriculum, writing instruction will be individualized to meet each student’s needs. A best fit student for this class has functional reading skills, a need for executive functioning strategies, and specific support in writing. This is a stand alone offering that cannot be paired with the Grades 2-8 Academic Program. DATES: New Dates! July 13 through Aug 7
TIME: Monday - Friday 12:30 - 3:30pm
“ I liked that my son was in a classroom setting but was still able to get the individual help he needed. ” - Writing & Executive Function Class Parent
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FEE: $2,400
“ I liked how you taught me in a way that made it easy. ” - Writing & Executive Function Class Student
[ SUMMER OFFERING FOR PARENTS ] THIS COURSE IS FULL – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED HOW TO CULTIVATE BRILLIANCE IN YOUR ADHD MIDDLE SCHOOLER: A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS NEW COURSE OFFERING FOR PARENTS! In this 4-session parent class, Katherine Quie, Ph.D.,L.P., will focus on the brain chemistry behind ADHD, key parenting strategies that cultivate success in middle-schoolers, the family impact of ADHD, the benefits of neuropsychological assessment, and how to embrace ADHD challenges and turn them into opportunities for brilliance. Each session will provide ample time for conversation and support. SESSION 1: Overview of ADHD and how it presents in middleschoolers
• Developmental trajectory and brain chemistry of ADHD
• Common parental missteps and misconceptions with middle schoolers
• Review parenting strategies to help your child thrive in middle school
SESSION 2: ADHD and the Impact on the Family: Key Ingredients to Success for Raising Children with ADHD
• Why ADHD is a family diagnosis • Tips for creating an ADHD supportive environment • Techniques for building trust and healthy
SESSION 3: Understanding Neuropsychological Testing
• Cognitive functions that are often impacted by ADHD
• How to use test findings to help your child thrive • Common school-based and private testing
recommendations for middle schoolers with ADHD
SESSION 4: The power of ADHD creativity and brilliance
• Tips for creating “the right amount of difficult” for your child
• The importance of parental structure and guidance • Striking a healthy balance with electronics • How to foster creativity and bring out the brilliance
communication
SESSION DATES: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Tuesday, July 7, 2020
SESSION TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM FEE: $75 Includes all 4 classes
“ This memoir is the real deal. Read it. Laugh, cry, learn, fly, and discover the superpower embedded in the condition so misleadingly and inaccurately called ADHD. ” --Review of Raising Will, Surviving The Brilliance and Blues of ADHD by Dr. Edward Hallowell, national ADHD expert and New York Times bestselling author
ABOUT KATHERINE QUIE Katherine Quie is a child psychologist with a specialization in pediatric neuropsychology and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD. Katherine is also a mother of two and has written an insightful memoir, Raising Will, Surviving The Brilliance and Blues of ADHD, about raising her son with ADHD. Katherine recently launched ADHD&U to provide support to the ADHD community through her blog, podcasts, and consultation. Katherine brings a professional and personal lens and provides empathetic, compassionate, light-hearted and spoton support to the ADHD community. GROVESACADEMY.ORG/SUMMER
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[ HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 9-11
GAIN CONFIDENCE Get ready for fall and gain confidence this summer with programs for students entering grades 9-11. This program is highly suited for High School students with a learning disability, such as dyslexia, and/or an attention disorder, such as ADHD, that affects academic achievement. Within a small, structured, and supportive environment, students receive the extra help they need to learn or maintain skills, and get a head start on their upcoming school year. Our academic program for students entering grades 9-11 encompasses multi-level math and writing classes, and Study/Organizational Skills. Three session times are offered and students have the flexibility to apply for 1, 2, or all 3 classes. Those who are enrolled in a morning and afternoon classes have a lunch period from 12:00-12:30pm. Students must bring their own lunch.
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DATES: July 20 through July 31 Monday - Friday FEE: $450 per class $1,300 for all 3 classes
($50 Discount for all 3 classes)
JULY 20 - JULY 31
“ I learned more than my whole 8th grade year in math. ” - Summer High School Student
MATH REVIEW Math classes take an interactive approach to refining mathematical concepts. Students will learn and practice through direct, multi-sensory instruction at their own level and pace. Please self-select the appropriate class level based on the student’s needs. Pre-Algebra/Algebra Review Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm Geometry Review Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm
STUDY/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS This class orients students to vital elements of learning and provides strategies designed to improve executive function/organizational skills. Students will be introduced to note-taking tools and learn strategies to enhance comprehension through active reading and summary writing, and explore various approaches for organizing materials and time management. Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm Section 3 Time: 12:30-2:00pm
WRITING STRATEGIES LEVELS 1 AND 2 Both writing classes provide students with foundational skills needed to be successful in producing written compositions across various content areas. Please choose the appropriate writing level for your student based on the descriptions below. It may be beneficial to discuss this with your English/Writing teacher to determine the appropriate level. Writing Level 1 Focuses on sentence and paragraph structure. • Fragments / run-ons / complete sentences • Sentence combining and expansion strategies • Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions • Generating topic and concluding sentences • Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) • Revision strategies, summary writing, and writing process Writing Strategies Level 1 Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm Writing Level 2 Focuses on higher-level strategies to assist students with structuring longer form essays. • Single Paragraph Outline (SPO) • Revision strategies, summary writing, and writing process • Multi Paragraph Outline (MPO) • Writing persuasive and narrative essays • Writing strong thesis statements Writing Strategies Level 2 Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm
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[ APPLICATION INFORMATION ] APPLICATION PROCESS Applying early is encouraged. The Summer Admissions Review Team will review your application once you complete the application form at grovesacademy.org/summer, submit the $40 application fee, and upload all required documents. The required documentation helps us accurately assess the needs of each student, determine whether our summer program will be a good fit, and validate there are other students of similar profiles to form a class grouping.
We will notify you as soon as the application review is complete. Applications will be considered complete upon receipt of all of the required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all required documentation has been submitted electronically, without exception. If applying for more than one student, please submit a separate application for each student. We appreciate prompt notification if your student will not attend, as other families may be affected by your decision.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
• Complete the on-line application at grovesacademy.org/summer • Submit the $40 non-refundable application fee. (This fee is not applied to the program fee.) • Electronically upload documentation: • Most recent Diagnostic Assessment (psycho-educational assessment) - Must include a narrative report as well as ability and achievement scores. Summary reports are not accepted. -- and/or -Most recent IEP - Summaries and progress reports are not acceptable • A 504 (individualized learning plan) will be accepted but only with a Diagnostic Assessment • *Teacher Feedback Forms
*REQUIRED TEACHER FEEDBACK FORMS Please email your student’s teachers the link provided during the application process. Ask them to complete and submit the form as soon as possible. Once submitted by the teachers the form will automatically be uploaded to Groves Academy. • Entering Grades 2-8 Academic Program requires forms for Reading, Writing, Math and Special Education (if applicable). Depending on how many teachers your student has, there can be from 1 to 4 forms. • Entering Grades 6-8 Writing & Executive Function Program requires forms for English/Writing and Special Education (if applicable). • Entering Grades 9-11 High School Program requires one form for either Reading, Writing, or Math, depending on student enrollment The teacher is required to submit only page 1 of the Teacher Feedback Form.
KEY DATES February 28
Application deadline for Early Bird Discount (This discount applies to completed applications only)
May 27
EXTENDED - Application deadline
June 1
Fee payment deadline. (Your spot is not guaranteed until payment has been received. No refunds after this date.)
July 8
Family Welcome Day
July 13
First Day of all programs for students entering grades 2-8
July 20
First day of High School Program
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[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ] REFUNDS
There is a $40 non-refundable application fee due with application materials. This fee is not applied to program fees. There will be no refunds for illnesses, absences, vacations, or closing due to weather. No refund will be given if a student is dismissed because of disciplinary action.
CANCELLATIONS
No refunds will be issued after June 1, 2020 with the exception of Groves program cancellation Groves Academy reserves the right to cancel class offerings due to inadequate enrollment, in which case class fees are refundable.
ABSENCES
• Complete applications (all required
documents submitted electronically) received by February 28th will receive a $150 discount.
• Families who are enrolling in 2020 for the 3rd year will receive a discount of $100 per student
• Families with 2 or more children enrolled in
summer programming will receive a discount of $50 per student.
DROP-OFF / PICK-UP PROCEDURE Please visit grovesacademy.org for drop-off/pick-up procedure information and driving directions.
QUESTIONS
Please email questions to summerschool@grovesacademy.org.
All absences must be reported to Groves by calling 952.920.6377 or emailing summerschool@grovesacademy.org
COURSE SELECTION
Please register for courses carefully. Once you have submitted our online application, you will not be able to make adjustments to your course selections.
GRADE 2-8 ACADEMIC PROGRAM DISCOUNTS
“ I was so impressed with the communication and insights the teachers provided, and also the care and focus they gave each student. ” - Parent of Summer Program Student
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[ ABOUT GROVES ACADEMY ]
Since 1972, Groves Academy has provided exemplary educational programs and services for individuals with learning disabilities and attention disorders, their families, and educators.
“ We got more feedback in 4 weeks than we have received in 4+ years of school and special ed programs. So thankful!! ” - Parent of Summer Program Student
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GROVES ACADEMY SCHOOL Groves Academy is Minnesota’s only established school for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders and is accredited through ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). We enroll 280 students in grades 1-12, with an average class size of eight. We believe students learn best when instruction is direct, sequential, multi-sensory, and addresses individual strengths and challenges. Our teachers and research-based practices help students reach their academic, social, emotional, and creative potential. For more information about our Lower School (grades 1-6), contact Debbie Moran, Director of Admissions, at morand@grovesacademy.org or 952.915.4275. For information about our Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12), contact Teresa Smith, Director of Admissions, at smitht@grovesacademy.org or 952.915.4296.
GROVES LEARNING CENTER
GROVES LITERACY PARTNERSHIPS
The Learning Center allows children not enrolled in our school access to our transformative education. The Learning Center offers services to children and adults, including comprehensive diagnostic testing, tutoring, and speech and language therapy.
The vision of Groves Academy is to redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time. Literacy Partnerships through Groves Academy enable us to share our evidence-based teaching methods from our school to advance literacy instruction with otherteachers and schools in the community. We work with teachers in partner schools to ensure all students receive literacy instruction based on the science of reading.
All services are adapted to the unique needs of each individual and designed to strengthen confidence and sense of purpose. Additionally, community events are scheduled throughout the year, including a college fair and community education workshops on topics related to learning disabilities and attention disorders. For more information about services, please contact Nancy Segreti, Director of the Learning Center, at learningcenter@grovesacademy.org.
We believe we have a moral obligation to democratize good literacy instruction for all students in our community and nation. For more information about teacher literacy training or establishing a literacy partnership for your organization, please contact Katharine Campbell, Director of Groves Literacy Partneships, at campbellk@grovesacademy.org.
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