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SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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Dear Families, Groves Academy’s mission is to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. We fulfill our mission through our work with students who come to our school from September through early June, as well as through our Institute for Professional Learning, which forms literacy partnerships with local schools, and through our Learning Center that offers a variety of services to students and families in the community who do not attend our school. These three programs will positively impact the lives of over 10,000 children this year. One of our most popular Learning Center services is our summer programs. Our very own teachers and Groves-trained teachers teach the classes; therefore they understand students who learn differently. Students who do not like school tend to love coming to Groves in the summer. For many, it will be their first positive school experience and they quickly realize they are smart and capable, translating to a completely different outlook about school. To watch reluctant students become excited learners during the course of a summer is a testament to our students’ resolve, as well as our teachers’ expertise. Groves is a special place and we invite you to come in to learn more about what the summer holds. Thank you for considering us.
John Alexander Executive Director
Curtis Olufson Director of Summer Programs
ABOUT OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS During the summer, we are pleased to offer students from the community the same tailored, high quality Groves Academy education that we provide to our full-time students during the school year. Our summer programs, taught by Groves-trained teachers, 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 small class sizes, we help students close the gap between their academic potential and achievement. We offer programs for children entering grades 2-11 who have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, and attention disorders, such as ADHD.
TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GROVES APPROACH
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MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM | grades 2-8
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AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | grades 2-8
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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM | grades 9-11
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
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ABOUT GROVES ACADEMY
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[ THE GROVES APPROACH ]
AT GROVES, INSTRUCTION IS EXPLICIT, STRUCTURED, AND MULTI-SENSORY.
Teachers combine their experience and expertise with care and understanding, using a diagnosticprescriptive approach to continually assess and address individual needs.
Fluency Comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Capitalization
WRITING
Our teachers have been trained in Orton-Gillingham, Singapore Math, and The Writing Revolution, and they use these approaches to guide their instruction.
Word Attack & Decoding
READING
In each subject, care is taken to begin at a level where students can experience success before confidently moving on to more advanced skills.
Punctuation Sentence Structure Paragraph Development Idea Organization
MATH
Mathematical Concepts Mathematical Operations Computation Word Problems
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[ MORNING ACADEMIC PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 2-8
WE HELP CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVEMENT. Groves Academy offers academic and enrichment programs for students entering grades 2-8 during a 4-week session. Students in the morning academic program attend reading, writing, and math classes for 55 minutes each, plus recess. Students may have different teachers for different subjects. Teachers provide class updates and individual feedback over the course of the program. A final progress report, including recommendations, is sent following the conclusion of the program. Our program is not designed for disruptive or oppositional students, for students with a diagnosis of autism or developmental/cognitive delay, or for students with emotional issues unrelated to a learning disability.
WE’RE THINKING SUMMER Classes are comprised of 6-8 students grouped according to age and reading, writing, and math abilities. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT GROVES ACADEMY, like all Groves programs, are highly suited for students who have strong ability and a desire to learn along with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning challenges.
Academic classes are held in the morning and enrichment classes are held in the afternoon. Families may choose to apply for full days, just the mornings, or just the afternoons. We also offer beforeand after-school care.
DATES: June 18 through July 13 (No class Wed 7/4) TIMES: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm FEE: $2,130 before March 15 $2,280 after March 15
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[ AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 2-8
EXPLORE THE AFTERNOON THE AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT PROGRAM provides meaningful, structured, and fun activities. All classes provide a safe and inclusive environment, and are designed to meet students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities. Classes are offered from 12:30-1:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm in 2-week blocks. Students may sign up for one or several classes. All classes maintain a student to teacher ratio of 8:1. Classes may be divided into ageappropriate sections. Students who attend the morning program and continue in the afternoon will have a lunch period from 12:00-12:30pm. Students must bring their own lunch. Please note that in order for morning program students to register for a 1:30-3:30pm class, they must also register for a 12:30-1:30pm class. Progress reports are not provided for afternoon enrichment classes.
WEEKS 1-2 | JUNE 18-JUNE 29 12:30-1:30PM CLASSES: Summer Sweets and Treats Grades 2-6 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Beat the summer heat by preparing “cool” snacks and treats. Watermelon smoothies, icy pudding pops, fresh squeezed lemonade, and other refreshing delicacies are on the menu. Art Exploration Grades 2-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Come explore many exciting art mediums and discover your creativity. Explore oil pastels, drawing, painting, printmaking, and creative projects using recycled materials. Energy Blast Grades 2-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Get active and have a blast. Utilize strategy, teamwork, and engage in friendly competition through experiencing a variety of games, sports, and activities.
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1:30-3:30PM CLASSES: 3D Printing Grades 3-5 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Dive into the world of 3D printing. Learn about basic CAD design and modeling, using these skills to design a 3D model to be printed. Keyboarding Grades 4-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Take a personalized approach to learning keyboarding using a dynamic, stimulating, and multi-sensory program. Great for new typists and those wishing to improve basic skills. Ukulele Workshop Grades 4-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $200 Become the musician you have always wanted to be. Learn the basics of ukulele through sequential instruction, hand-on exercises, and audio and video recordings.
Adventure Club Grades 2-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Designed to facilitate the development of positive social relationships, in this activity-based program instructors transport students off-site to take part in swimming, bowling, trampoline jumping, and roller skating, among other activities. Ceramic Sculpting Grades 2-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Turn a piece of clay into something memorable and interesting. Combine the process of sculpting, glazing, and surface design using creativity and imagination. Makerspace Grades 3-5 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Step into a world of science and technology using tools in the makerspace (arduino boards, 3D printer, wood carving CNC, laser cutter). Learn design and problem- solving processes.
JUNE 18 - JULY 13 WEEKS 3-4 | JULY 2-JULY 13
(no classes July 4)
12:30-1:30PM CLASSES: Yoga Grades 2-5 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Learn yoga poses and techniques through fun music, movement, and crafts. This class will help instill confidence and teach awareness of the benefits of body movement. Crafts, Cards, Creations Grades 2-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Welcome to the wonderful world of jewelry and card design. Design and create cards, necklaces, key chains, and bracelets using stamps, and various craft items.
Tasty Summer Sensations Grades 4-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Learn about fresh flavors of the season by preparing summertime favorites. Recipe selections include taco salads in tortilla shells, scrumptious shortcakes with berries & cream, garden pizzas, and other delicious creations. Theatre Workshop Grades 4-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Develop acting and improvisational skills through blending instructional and performance opportunities. Creativity has no limits when developing a play production together from the ground up. Woodworking Grades 5-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $400 Develop woodworking skills, including shop safety and proper hand or power tool usage. Projects may include cutting boards, step stools, and birdhouses.
Energy Blast Grades 2-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Get active and have a blast. Utilize strategy, teamwork, and engage in friendly competition through experiencing a variety of games, sports, and activities. Are You Game? Grades 4-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Play a variety of individual and group video games using computers, Nintendo Wii, and iPad apps. Some will be recreational and others educational. Keyboarding Grades 4-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Take a personalized approach to learning keyboarding using a dynamic, stimulating, and multi-sensory program. Great for new typists and those wishing to improve basic skills. 3D Printing Grades 6-8 | Time: 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $180 Dive into the world of 3D printing. Learn about basic CAD design and modeling, using these skills to design and print a 3D model.
1:30-3:30PM CLASSES: Adventure Club Grades 2-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $360 Designed to facilitate the development of positive social relationships, in this activity-based program instructors transport students off-site to take part in swimming, bowling, trampoline jumping, and roller skating, among other activities. Science of Superpowers Grades 2-6 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $360 Explore the science behind many superheroes’ powers. Learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more through flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles. Ceramic Throwing Grades 2-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $360 Learn the process of properly throwing a pot on the potter’s wheel. Create functional pots and explore the art of glazing and surface design. Makerspace Grades 6-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $360 Step into a world of science and technology using tools in the makerspace (arduino boards, 3D printer, wood carving CNC, laser cutter). Learn design and problemsolving processes. Movie Producers Grades 5-8 | Time: 1:30-3:30pm Fee: $360 Movie enthusiasts of any level will combine the skills of acting, writing, directing, and editing to create a summer blockbuster. Using iPads and movie software, ideas will come to life collaboratively through the writing, production, and filming phases.
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[ HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM ] For students entering grades 9-11
PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE Get ready for fall and gain confidence this summer. Multiple sections are available to meet busy summer schedules. OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM is highly suited for 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 can receive the extra help they need to learn or maintain skills, and get a head start on their upcoming school year. Taught by Groves-trained teachers, classes have a maximum of 10 students and meet Monday through Friday for two weeks. Students have the flexibility to apply for any number of classes. Those who are enrolled in multiple classes will have a lunch period from 12:00-12:30pm. Students must bring their own lunch.
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DATES: July 23 through Aug 3 Monday - Friday FEE: $450 per section
Math Workshop This class will take an interactive approach to learning or refining mathematical concepts. Depending on the individual needs of the student, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry concepts will be covered using meta-cognitive strategies, reinforcement and corrective feedback, and self-monitoring. Students will learn and practice through direct, multi-sensory instruction at their own level and pace. Specific topics may include order of operations, fractions, decimals, proportions, integers, graphing equations, and word problems. Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm
We help your child experience success and gain confidence.
Study Skills This interactive class orients students to vital elements of learning and provides strategies designed to improve executive function. Students will complete a learning assessment not only to determine their specific needs and strengths, but also to help them better understand how to maximize their learning. Students will use both low and high technological tools to practice methods of note-taking, learn strategies to enhance comprehension through active reading and summary writing, and explore various approaches for organizing materials and time management. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and use assistive technology to support reading and writing. Section 1 Time: 8:45-10:15am Section 2 Time: 10:30-12:00pm Section 3 Time: 12:30-2:00pm Writing Strategies This class provides students with the foundational skills needed to be successful in producing written compositions across various content areas. Emphasis will be placed on helping students organize their thoughts and translating those thoughts into clear written communication. Specific strategies to aid in the prewriting, outlining, revising, and other stages of the writing process will be implemented using a sequential and individualized approach. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and use assistive technology for writing support. Section 1 Time: 10:30-12:00pm Section 2 Time: 12:30-2:00pm
TUTORING DIAGNOSTICS SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CAREER COACHING EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Offering services for students from any school in the community.
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[ APPLICATION INFORMATION ] For all students entering grades 2-11
KEY DATES
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
March 15 Deadline for early application
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Complete the on-line application form at grovesacademy.org/summer.
April 24
Confirmation of acceptance and fees
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Pay the $40 application fee. (This fee is not applied to program fees.)
May 4
Deadline for payment of fees
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Submit a copy of your child’s diagnostic assessment; include IEP (if applicable).
June 8
Notification of final schedules, teachers’ names, and room numbers
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Ask your child’s current teacher(s) to complete and return to Groves Academy the teacher feedback form you received upon completing your on-line application.
June 18
First day of summer programs grades 2-8
July 23
First day of summer programs grades 9-11
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Every applicant is required to submit:
• Completed online application • Diagnostic assessment • Teacher feedback form
QUESTIONS? Please contact Curtis Olufson, Director of Summer Programs, at olufsonc@grovesacademy.org or 952.915.4268.
APPLICATION PROCESS
FEES AND DISCOUNTS
Complete the on-line application form at grovesacademy.org/summer.
A non-refundable application fee of $40 is due with application materials. This fee is not applied to program fees.
After completing the application form and paying the $40 application fee, applicants must ensure the required documentation (diagnostic assessment, teacher feedback form) is submitted before the application can be reviewed. We will review application materials and confirm acceptance and program fees as soon as possible. If program fees are not received by May 4, your child’s spot is not guaranteed. We appreciate prompt notification if your child will not attend, as other families may be affected by your decision. If applying for more than one child, please submit separate application forms for each child. Groves Academy reserves the right to cancel a class/session due to inadequate enrollment, in which case class fees are refunded. Diagnostic Assessment
Teacher Feedback Form
This assessment is the type administered privately at a clinic, or individually by the school as part of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. It may be called a psycho-educational assessment or evaluation report, and should include a narrative report as well as ability and achievement scores. Please send the most recent diagnostic assessment, and also include a copy of the IEP, if applicable.
Upon applying on-line, you will receive via email the teacher feedback form with necessary instructions. Please provide your child’s teacher(s) with this, and request it be sent directly to Groves Academy as soon as possible.
Please let us know if you are interested in having your child tested. We can provide you with information about assessments offered by The Learning Center at Groves Academy.
The required documentation helps us accurately assess the needs of each student, determine whether our academic programs will be a good match and best serve your child, and validate we have other students of similar profiles to form a class grouping.
Applications received by March 15 will receive a $150 discount on our academic program for grades 2-8. Payment is due in full on May 4. Refunds will not be given after that date. A full-day discount is available.
• Grades 2-8: $100 discount if
enrolled full-day for 4 weeks (9:00am-3:30pm)
• Grades 9-11: $100 discount when enrolled in all three academic classes
APPLICATION TIPS The ideal time to apply is between February 1 and April 1. Applying early is encouraged. We accept applications up until the program start date on a rolling basis based on availability.
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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.
“Groves is an amazing place! Teachers were warm, patient, skilled, and understood the value of improving my son’s confidence and recognizing his strengths.” -Parent of Summer Program Student
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OUR 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 265 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.
THE LEARNING CENTER AT GROVES ACADEMY The Learning Center allows children not enrolled in our school access to the transformative education we provide. The Learning Center offers services to children and adults, including comprehensive diagnostic testing, tutoring, post-secondary coaching, speech and language therapy, assistive technology training, and educational consulting. 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 for the community, please contact Nancy Segreti, Director of the Learning Center, at segretin@grovesacademy.org or call 952.283.3304.
THE INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AT GROVES ACADEMY The Institute for Professional Learning is a leading source of evidence-based literacy instruction to close the reading achievement gap in our country. The Institute for Professional Learning shares the proven curriculum and teaching strategies we use at Groves Academy with teachers and organizations outside of our school to advance literacy instruction for all children. We seek to redefine the way our nation is taught, one student, one teacher, and one school at a time. For more information about teacher literacy training or establishing a literacy partnership for your organization, please contact Katharine Campbell, Director of Literacy, at campbellk@grovesacademy.org or call 952.283.3301.
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[ EXPERIENCING SUCCESS, GAINING CONFIDENCE ]
We build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences.
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[ EXPERIENCING SUCCESS, GAINING CONFIDENCE ]
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SUMMER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS Workshops are led by Groves Academy staff members who are recognized as some of the nation’s foremost authorities in learning disabilities and attention disorders. We encourage everyone interested to attend and to bring friends and family members. Our summer workshops are free of charge. Monday, June 25, 9:00am-noon Study Skills and Assistive Technology Tools to Support Executive Functions Presented by: Kandi Retzlaff, Middle School Teacher, Groves Academy and Todd Hanson, Director of EdTech Integration, Groves Academy Tuesday, June 26, 9:00am-noon Managing Stress and Anxiety Presented by: Licensed Psychologist Ethan Schwehr, PhD LP NCSP, Groves Academy Wednesday, June 27, 9:00-noon An Overview of Learning Disabilities and Understanding Dyslexia Presented by: John Alexander, Executive Director, Groves Academy TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE: Please visit grovesacademy.org/events
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