Francis Parker Summer Program Brochure 2018

The school year begins with Parker's Summer Program

LINDA VISTA ยบ MISSION HILLS JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12

discovering hidden talents

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Table of Contents 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 WELCOME LETTER FROM SUMMER PROGRAM OFFICE 6 COURSE INFORMATION, ONLINE REGISTRATION, PROGRAM UPDATES, & PROGRAM SCHEDULE 8 FUN! SUN! FRIENDS! (JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 5) 9 PREPARE! ENGAGE! SUCCEED! (GRADES 6 to 8) 12 ACCELERATE! ENRICH! ACHIEVE! (GRADES 9 to 12) 14 SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOPS 15 SPORTS CAMPS 17 REGISTRATION, LUNCH, TRANSPORTATION, & MULTIPLE SESSION DISCOUNT (NEW!) 18 ACADEMIC PROGRAM FAST FACTS

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adventures

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WELCOME TO THE FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM — OUR 59TH CONSECUTIVE SUMMER OF OPERATION! We are delighted that your family is considering spending a part of the upcoming summer with us.

Whether on the Mission Hills (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5) or Linda Vista Campus (Grades 6 to 12), we invite your family to join us for a summer of great learning, enrichment, and advancement opportunities. With over 70 academic and arts classes offered, coupled with the return of a variety of sports camps, students can explore, experiment, and play their way through a memorable summer. Our afternoon activities programs at both the Lower School and Middle School levels are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) for operating a safe and a secure “camp” environment.

We know there are a number of summer options from which families can choose here in San Diego. That said, we want the Parker program to be your first choice. Accordingly, we are offering 2017 prices for virtually all academic classes and Parker-directed sports camps for families who take advantage of the Early Bird registration option. Also, for the first time, we are providing a Multiple Session Discount if you choose to enroll your child(ren) for classes or afternoon activities in both Session I and Session II. All class and afternoon activity descriptions, pricing, schedule information, and registration instructions can be found at francisparker.org/summer. If you have questions or comments about the Parker Summer Program in general, please contact the Summer Program office.

Thank you.

Tim Katzman Director, Summer & Extended Day Programs 858 / 569-7900 x 4236 tkatzman@francisparker.org

Monique Velde Coordinator, Summer & Extended Day Programs 858 / 569-7900 x 4109 mvelde@francisparker.org

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brainstorming

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Visit francisparker.org/summer for: COURSE INFORMATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

This brochure contains general 2018 Summer Program information. For specific course titles (arranged by content area), detailed course descriptions, and pricing, visit the Summer Program website.

Register for courses and sports camps online at the Summer Program website. If preferred, a printable registration form can be downloaded online as well.

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SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE

PROGRAM UPDATES

Visit the Summer Program website and click the "Program Updates" button for course status changes, recently-added courses, and other important information.

JUNE 11–AUGUST 6 Sports Camps JUNE 18–JULY 6 Session I: Academic Enrichment & Advancement Classes JULY 9–JULY 27 Session II: Academic Enrichment & Advancement Classes JULY 9–JULY 14 Summer Jazz Workshop–Session I (Grades 6 to 9) JULY 23–JULY 28 Summer Jazz Workshop–Session II (Grades 10 to 12) JULY 30–AUGUST 3 Robo.Camp (NO classes or activities on Wednesday, July 4)

The Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs have received ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation. The ACA is a community of camp and school professionals who, for over 100 years, have joined together to share their knowledge and experience, and ensure the highest possible quality camp programs.

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making friends

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Fun! Sun! Friends!

(JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 5) For the youngest children, our Mission Hills Campus provides the ideal setting for fun classes, social growth, and afternoon activities set in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten Little Explorers programs run from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. There is a mid-morning snack and recess, and an afternoon snack for all Little Explorers. Grade 1 to Grade 5 classes begin at 8:30 am and conclude by 12:30 pm, with lunch served just before noon.

For families interested in enrolling their child(ren) on a full-day basis, Summer Fun! returns. Summer Fun! (appropriate for Grade 1 to 5 students) begins immediately after a Parker-prepared lunch and takes children off-campus for fun, safe, age-appropriate activities and field trips to destinations such as the beach, the San Diego Zoo, and Aquatica. Summer Fun! students are transported on a Parker school bus with appropriate adult supervision. All Summer Fun! participants, regardless of age or grade level, are guaranteed loads of fun with friends while they visit premier San Diego destinations each afternoon.

EXTENDED DAY CARE The Summer Program offers extended day care each morning from 7:30 to 8:15 am, and then again in the afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. There is a flat $12 daily fee for morning extended day care and a flat $20 daily fee for afternoon extended day care. Families are invoiced immediately following Session I and Session II for day care charges.

LUNCH AND SNACKS A prepared lunch and morning/afternoon snacks are provided for all students enrolled in the Lower School program at no additional charge. Gluten-free options are available on both campuses.

MISSION HILLS (LOWER SCHOOL) CAMPUS ADDRESS: 4201 RANDOLPH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 PHONE: 619 / 298-9110

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Prepare! Engage! Succeed!

(GRADES 6 to 8) The Middle School program helps rising Grade 6 students prepare for their first year of Middle School on their new campus, review and reinforce existing skill sets for rising Grade 7 kids, and prepares rising Grade 8 students for their final year before moving to the Upper School.

DAILY SCHEDULE Middle School classes and activities are delivered in a relaxed setting, with students-to-teacher ratio kept small by design. The program offers brush-up courses, bridging classes and a variety of new learning opportunities guaranteed to keep students' brains engaged.

The class day begins at 8 am and concludes by 12 pm for most classes (with an optional lunch served from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm). The majority of classes run two hours in length: from 8 to 10 am, and 10 am to 12 pm.

After a morning of exercising the mind, we encourage parents to register their child(ren) in Parker’s signature Lancer Camp. Afternoon activities-based field trips take the campers to a different San Diego destination point daily, with a 12:30 pm departure and a 3:30 pm return to the Linda Vista Campus. Lancer camp students are transported on a Parker school bus with appropriate adult supervision.

EXTENDED DAY CARE Afternoon extended day care, supervised by Parker staff, is available from 3:30 to 5:30 pm for students wishing to remain on campus after Lancer Camp ends. There is a flat $20 daily fee for afternoon extended day care. Families using this service are invoiced following Session I and Session II. LINDA VISTA (MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL) CAMPUS ADDRESS: 6501 LINDA VISTA ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 PHONE: 858 / 569-7900

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provided my son with the chance to explore a variety of visual arts opportunities, while the math class in which he enrolled prepared him well for that next year’s work in the discipline. Valuable bridging experiences, both. Further, I cannot say enough about the afternoon Lancer Camp. What a great way to explore San Diego’s diverse attractions while developing many new friendships!

– B.C.S. Parker Mom

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creating

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getting ahead

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Accelerate! Enrich! Achieve!

(GRADES 9 to 12) Whether high school-age students seek to earn trimester, semester or a year-long equivalent credit or perhaps engage in an enrichment learning experience, Parker has much to offer.

UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM The Summer Program provides a range of classes in science, mathematics, visual arts, performing arts and technology. Most courses are taught by Parker traditional school-year teachers. In addition, a variety of sports camps will be in place — some led by Parker staff and coaches, others by outside vendors.

NOTE: Students who wish to enroll in courses designated “for academic credit” must receive departmental approval in advance of registering. Approval forms are available in the Summer Program office or online at www.francisparker.org/summer.

LUNCH AND SNACKS For students enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes, lunch is included. For those enrolled in either morning or afternoon classes separately, lunch may be purchased for $7, daily.

“My son, William, attended the Summer Program two years ago. It was a great experience for him.

William got to know students from all over the world and gained a vivid view of American culture and life while at Parker. The Parker teachers were all very kind and as a result, William learned a great deal in each course he took.

– Gang W.

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Beijing, China

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jazzing it up

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8th Annual Summer Jazz Workshops (GRADES 6 to 12) Co-hosted by:

These innovative Summer Jazz Workshops provide unique learning opportunities for middle and high school-age students to study with some of San Diego’s most gifted professional jazz musicians and educators.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The state-of-the-art music facilities at Francis Parker School are ideal for advancing young musicians’ growth technically and creatively through daily practice sessions. Each week of the Summer Jazz Workshop culminates with students performing on a Saturday morning at Music Box in downtown San Diego before live audiences.

Two one-week sessions (Monday–Saturday morning) are offered: one for Grades 6 to 9 (July 9 to 14) and one for Grades 10 to 12 (July 23 to 28). Enrollment is open to skill levels from beginning to advanced. A limited number of scholarships are available. The Workshops are supported in part by Jazz 88.3 and Music Box. For more information on the 2018 Summer Jazz Workshops, visit: francisparker.org/summerjazz.

“The Summer Jazz Workshop

delivered some exceptional instructors who attracted talented, young musicians.

My daughter enjoyed practicing with the other players in her ensemble and got a thrill out of performing live at a professional venue on the final day of the Workshop.

– John L., Rancho Bernardo

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Sports Camps Return!

(AGES 5 to 18) During the traditional school year as well as during the summer, Parker prides itself on educating and shaping the whole child, subscribing to the maxim of “sound body, sound mind.”

SPORTS CAMPS With re-turfed playing surfaces on the Lauer Multi-Purpose Field, the Greenberg Baseball Field, and the Kidd-Wohlford Softball Field, the 2018 Summer Program is set to deliver a variety of sports camp options, beginning mid-June and running through early August. Sports camps are open to Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School students with camps held on Parker’s Linda Vista campus (with the exception of tennis).

Outside vendors, including, Nike®, Top Gun Basketball, and Performance Athletics Softball are projected to return to the Linda Vista Campus. All camps are run by experienced coaches and feature skill-level and agespecific training sessions and competition. Student-to-coach ratios are kept intentionally low to afford the best possible learning and personal growth.

NOTE: The Early Bird Registration Discount applies only to Parker-coached sports camps. Outside vendordirected camps are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount.

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the Nike® Basketball Camp last summer. The coach-to-athlete ratio was fantastic.

The camp developed our son’s physical and mental skills, as well as his confidence level. Highly recommend. – Nicole and Robert D., Point Loma

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training like a champion

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REGISTRATION, LUNCH, AND TRANSPORTATION Registration opens March 15 at 9 am, PST. All courses and sports camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For courses that reach capacity, waiting lists will be established.

To register for classes, afternoon activities and sports camps, visit francisparker.org/summer. If preferred, a hard copy registration form can be downloaded from our website and submitted to the Summer Program Office. One registration form per child, please.

Completed registration forms and tuition payments may be left with the School receptionist in the Peters Family Building on the Linda Vista Campus, or with an administrative assistant at the Lower School office on the Mission Hills Campus. Please do not leave registration forms at the Middle or Upper School offices. Registration forms and tuition payments may also be mailed to: Francis Parker School Summer Program Office 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION To take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount, please complete registration by March 31 to receive discounted pricing.

NEW FOR 2018: STUDENT MULTIPLE SESSION DISCOUNT! The Summer Program is pleased to offer a new, cost-savings option for any student who enrolls in both a Session I course (or courses) and a Session II course (or courses). For any student who enrolls in a Session I course or afternoon activity, all Session II courses or afternoon activities taken by the same student will receive a 15% discounted tuition.

LUNCH SERVICE/PLANS Lunch is available from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm on the Linda Vista Campus for Middle and Upper School students. The Parker Lunch Plan allows students to pre-purchase a 1, 2, 3, or 6-week Lunch Plan at the time of registration at a savings over the daily rate. Please visit francisparker.org/summer for pricing.

TRANSPORTATION Due to the nature of the daily schedule, the Summer Program does not provide a shuttle service between the Linda Vista and the Mission Hills campuses, or home-to-school-to-home bus service.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM FAST FACTS Are courses offered that receive academic credit?

Yes. Some Upper School courses offer academic credit on a trimester, semester or year-long basis. For Parker students wishing to enroll in courses receiving academic credit, department head and class dean permission must be obtained prior to registration. Department heads and class deans will also assist with ensuring that the appropriate class and academic level are selected for the student.

Will all courses and individual class sections listed in the catalog be run?

Assuming that the minimum number of students enrolls in a given class (typically 9), the class will be offered.

What if the minimum number of students for a course is not reached?

In the event minimum enrollment in a given course is not reached (typically 9 students), the course or class will be canceled, and parents/ guardians will be notified, with a full refund issued. It is anticipated that all courses will be confirmed during the first week of June.

For what grade levels are courses and activities offered?

Courses are offered for students entering Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. The youngest students must be 4 year of age to enroll in our Junior Kindergarten course.

Will additional courses or activities be added later on?

Additional courses and sports camps may be added following publication of this brochure. Check the Summer Program website for updates.

May students who do not attend Francis Parker School enroll?

Yes. An increasing number of students enroll from public and independent schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. In addition, the Program continues to attract international students from Scandinavia, Northern Europe, China, Korea, Japan, and Mexico.

JULY 4 HOLIDAY OBSERVED In observance of our national holiday, the Summer Program will not be open for classes or activities on Wednesday, July 4. Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 will be normal days of operation, with classes and sports camps run as usual.

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SUMMER AT FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111

Parker's Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs have received ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation.

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