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Dear Students and Families, A warm welcome from the Francis Parker School’s Summer Program office. We are delighted that your family is considering spending a part of the upcoming summer with us. Whether on the Mission Hills (JK to Grade 5) or Linda Vista campus (Grades 6 to 12), we believe we have put in place another summer of great learning, enrichment and advancement opportunities for Parker, area-wide and international students. There is truly something for everyone–mornings in the classroom and afternoons outside having fun in the Summer Fun! or Lancer Camp activities. We are pleased to announce that the Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs were recently accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), receiving the highest possible distinction for operating safe and secure “camp” environments. We understand that there are a number of summer academic, enrichment and sports options for students and families to choose from here in San Diego. Simply stated, we want the Parker Summer Program to be your first choice, this year and in the future. Accordingly, we are pleased to offer 2016 prices for virtually all academic classes and Parker-directed sports camps for families who take advantage of the Early Bird registration option. It is our goal to ensure an attractive return on the investment you make on behalf of your child(ren) in the Parker Summer Program. Please review all information, courses and activities presented on the pages that follow. Should you have questions about the curriculum, the registration process or the Summer Program in general, please contact us.

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

2017 Summer Program Schedule June 12-August 5

Sports Camps

June 19-July 7*

Session I: Academic Enrichment & Advancement Classes

July 10-July 28

Session II: Academic Enrichment & Advancement Classes

July 10-July 15

Summer Jazz Workshop-Session I (Grades 6 to 9)

July 24-July 29

Summer Jazz Workshop-Session II (Grades 10 to 12)

July 31-August 4

Robo.Camp

August 7-12

Bicycle Adventures Family Trip

* No classes or activities on Tuesday, July 4

COURSE INFORMATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

PROGRAM UPDATES

This catalog contains course titles, dates, prices and brief descriptions. For complete information on each course, visit the Summer Program website at www.francisparker.org/ summer.

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

Visit the Summer Program website and click the â&#x20AC;&#x153;program updatesâ&#x20AC;? button for course status changes, recently-added courses and other important information.

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

For the youngest children, our Mission Hills campus provides the ideal setting for fun classes, activities and social growth set in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. For 4-year-olds we are excited to offer a new, dedicated Little Lancers program both Summer Session I and Summer Session II. Little Lancers focuses on the development of the entire child as he or she prepares for Junior Kindergarten. Junior and Senior Kindergarten Little Explorers for 5- and 6-year olds, respectively, returns, as does a full slate of JumpStart classes that serve to bridge one grade level to the next in anticipation of the upcoming fall term. The intent is to keep class enrollment low so children receive ongoing personal attention each and every day. Parker’s traditional school-year teachers teach many of the Summer Program classes, so students and families will see familiar faces at the front of many classrooms. Specialty classes including Destination: Space Camp!, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Monart: Mixed Media Workshop; Engineering and Robotics courses presented by Engineering for Kids, and a series of fun and exciting computer science programs designed by Club Xcite are being offered–some for the first time.

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 lunchtime each day and takes the children off-campus for fun, safe, age-appropriate activities and field trips to destinations that may include the beach, the San Diego Zoo and Aquatica. All Summer Fun! participants, regardless of age or grade level are guaranteed to have fun with friends, visiting premier San Diego destinations each afternoon. (Summer Fun! students are transported on a Parker school bus with the appropriate adult supervision.) Extended Day Care The Summer Program offers extended day care each morning from 7:30-8:15 am, and then again in the afternoon from 3:30-5:30 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 Lower School programs (at no additional charge.)

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

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JUMPSTARTS NEW! Little Lancers Pre-Junior Kindergarten Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$1,720 $1,790

This activities-based program is designated for incoming Junior Kindergarten students (must be 4 years old by the start of each class). Children experience a fun-filled day of early literacy, math, science, art, fine motor and sensory activities tailored to their age level.

Little Explorers Junior Kindergarten Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$1,720 $1,790

Rising Junior Kindergarten students experience fun-filled days of literacy learning, mathematics, science, art, cooking, and other activities designed to strengthen motor skills.

Little Explorers Senior Kindergarten Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$1,720 $1,790

Rising Senior Kindergarten students practice positive social interaction and cooperative group play in a fun and nurturing environment.

Grade 1 Jumpstart Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Rising Grade 1 students enjoy reading and writing activities that help build general learning skills in preparation for the next school year.

Grade 2 Jumpstart Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Rising Grade 2 students enjoy equal portions of reading, writing and mathematics applications. Students enjoy fun lessons that focus on a variety of artistic projects and expressions.

Grade 3 Jumpstart Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students hit the ground running in September having reinforced literacy and math skills that will reappear when the fall term begins.

Grade 4 Jumpstart Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

NEW! Grade 5 Math Jumpstart Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students receive focused review and application of math principles as well as an introduction to basic Grade 5 math concepts.

Grade 5 Jumpstart Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students learn to incorporate math, literacy, and 21st century skills into a project-based, design thinking framework.

LANGUAGES Vamos a Jugar Grade 1 and 2 Spanish Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students thrive in this high-energy immersion approach to Spanish language learning while they play games, sing, dance, exercise, draw and sample new foods.

Hablando y Jugando en Español! Grade 3, 4 and 5 Spanish Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: $980 Regular Price:

$1,020

¿Listos? Ready? Let’s make amigos, sample new comida, sing a canción and even give bailar (dance) a try! In an immersive and fun Spanishlanguage setting, students are able to take an important leap forward with their speaking, writing and comprehension skills.

Chinese-Beginning Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Chinese-Beginning is designed for students seeking to grow their language skills and cultural understanding while having all kinds of fun.

Chinese-Intermediate Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Chinese-Intermediate is for rising Grade 3 and 4 students (others by permission of the teacher) who want to increase their communication skills and exposure to the Chinese culture in a collaborative and fun learning environment.

Students reinforce literacy and math skills covered the previous academic year with a look forward to the next grade level.

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

PERFORMING ARTS NEW! The Parker School of Rock Camp Session I: June 26-30 Session 2: July 24-28 Early Bird Price: $325 Regular Price: $338

It’s time to rock! New Parker faculty member Alia Jyawook offers the Parker version of the School of Rock in two, one-week classes.

SCIENCE AND BEYOND Adventures in Engineering and Robotics Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$900 $940

Students team up and set off on an adventure to build their own technology, solving real-world engineering problems.

Adventures in Engineering and 3-D Printing Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$900 $940

Students explore the basic concepts of 3-D printing and computer-aided design, bringing exciting projects to life.

Destination: Space Camp! Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$3,295 $3,425

Ever wonder what it is like to be an astronaut? Does your son or daughter enjoy science class? Does he or she gaze to the heavens and wonder about life on other planets? If so, this is the perfect course and travel experience for your student.

NEW! Leadership Development through Creative Building Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$998 $1,040

A fun and educational skill-building class for future leaders.

NEW! Magic, Illusions and Jr. Detective Camp Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$955 $995

Students learn to perform illusions, routines, pranks, sleight-of-hand tricks and the occasional friendly prank in the magic portion of this fun summer course.

NEW! Positive Futures/Mastering Effectiveness Camp Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$955 $995

Students have a blast learning and practicing skills that prepare them to assume leadership positions and build social confidence.

THREE COURSE ROTATION Fun Factory

Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students rotate through three, fun interactive classes each day: science, design and drama. They learn the science behind magic and create their own original magic presentation using sets and props they design in our Design Center.

Junior Engineering and Robotics Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$900 $940

A true inventor’s workshop loaded with fun, creativity, and of course, engineering. Students build and program wild animal robots with LEGO® WeDo™ robot creations.

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VISUAL ARTS

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY

NEW! Monart-Mixed Media Art

Summer Fun! (afternoons)

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$865 $900

Students learn how to use a variety of media to create exciting works of art with visual impact as they practice the Monart drawing method, along with other techniques on how to use and mix artistic mediums.

WRITING

$730 $760

Parker’s long-standing and ever-popular Summer Fun! program provides a great range of afternoon activities appropriate for rising Grade 1 to 5 students both outdoors and indoors, supervised closely by an experienced group of counselors who know Parker well.

NEW! Writing Adventures Morning Day Camp Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$980 $1,020

Students spark up their writing in this new course. Children in Grades 3 to 5 are positioned to build their creative thinking, reflective writing and expressive art skills.

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

“When our son was accepted by Parker, we decided to enroll him in a Summer Program JumpStart course. That summer experience proved to be a smart choice. Robbie enjoyed the class and was better prepared for his general transition to the Mission Hills campus in September.”

- New Lower School family

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer classes and related activities offered on the Linda Vista campus help Grade 6 students prepare for that important first year of Middle School, build new and reinforce existing skill sets for Grade 7, and prepare Grade 8 students for their final year before heading off to the Upper School.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Some exciting twists to the Middle School program for the coming summer include a re-structured math sequence curriculum (with one class designed for Grade 6 students and a second class structured to meet the needs of Grade 7 and 8 students); a four-week theatrical production under the direction of Elise Marinkovich; and a new Introduction to Electrical Engineering course offered by Jon Ziegler that will explore programming the Arduino microprocessor.

Students have the opportunity to fulfill their Parker community service/engagement requirement, enhance their leadership skills, and grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Powerful daily service learning experiences are provided throughout San Diego and the Border Region in these one week classes. For rising Grade 7 to 12 students.

For students who are enrolled in both morning classes and the afternoon Lancer Camp, lunch is included. For those enrolled in either morning classes or Lancer Camp separately, lunch may be purchased for $7, daily. Afternoon extended day care, supervised by Parker staff, is available from 3:30-5:30 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 for day care charges. Middle School families might also consider one of the sports camps offered by both Parker coaches and outside vendors. See pages 16 and 17 for sports camp offerings.

NEW! Summer Service Learning Plunge Session I: June 19-23 Post-Session II: August 21-25 Early Bird Price: $295 Regular Price: $307

COMPOSITION & WRITING Creative Writing Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Designed for students already proficient in writing and reading comprehension who wish to develop their writing craft further. Students explore creative writing through a variety of engaging learning activities.

Stepping Beyond the Plot Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This skills-based course, designed for rising Grade 6 students, supports the development of fundamental reading comprehension and critical thinking strategies.

The Middle School Summer Program courses keep students engaged and excited about strengthening their academic skill set. Truly, there is something for every rising Grade 6, 7 and 8 student.

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Summer Reading Workshop Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Designed for incoming Grade 7 and 8 students. Class members practice before, during and after- reading techniques in order to sharpen the skills needed to read confidently and analytically.

CULINARY ARTS The Culinary Experience Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Students embark on a culinary adventure as they explore the foods and flavors of our local and international community, learn the secrets of successful chefs, develop kitchen prep skills and create savory dishes, ultimately discovering their “inner chef.”

JUMPSTART Grade 6 JumpStart Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Rising Grade 6 students have the opportunity to get a jump start on the upcoming academic year with this course designed to ready them for that first year of Parker’s Middle School. The course teaches critical reading skills as well as expository and narrative styles that shape expectations for effective writing. A general introduction to the Linda Vista campus is included.

LANGUAGES Spanish I

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

For incoming Grade 7 students taking Spanish currently or new to the language who wish to build their skills during the summer months. Through real-life learning situations, engaging topics and fun games, students put into practice Spanish learned to date.

Spanish II

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

For incoming Grade 8 students taking Spanish currently or who need to strengthen existing Spanish skills during the summer months. Through real-life situations, engaging topics and fun games, students put into practice their Spanish learned to date.

LEADERSHIP Collaboration/Leadership: Using Game Design Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This class enhances life skills by applying exercises from improv theater along with other everyday games and activities. Students elevate self-awareness and self-confidence, learn to share ideas with others, and grasp the importance of teamwork as it relates to problemsolving.

MATHEMATICS Fundamentals of Mathematics: Grade 6 Students Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course builds upon a number of important arithmetic and mathematical understandings using fun activities and technology. Students acquire a higher level of “number sense,” gaining greater self-confidence in the process.

Algebra Reasoning and Arithmetic Mastery: Grades 7 and 8 Students Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course provides guidance for a successful transition from arithmetic to algebra. Instruction combines mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written exercises and applications to help develop skill sets required to move to the higher levels of mathematical understanding.

MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS Guitar-Beginning/Intermediate Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course offers instruction in playing skills, music rudiments and note-reading as they relate to the guitar. Emphasis is placed on both small and large ensemble group practices and performances of classical and popular, guitarbased music.

“Our daughter left the Grade 6 Jumpstart class brimming with self-confidence, excited about Middle School. We recommend this class for any entering 6th grade student.” - Parker Middle School parent

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

Jazz Band

Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

NEW! Creative Builders STEM, Level 2 $730 $760

This course provides an ideal learning environment for music students interested in further developing their skills as performing members of a jazz band. Students learn to play a variety of jazz styles and idioms, improve their music reading skills and play solos (improvised and written).

Jazz 88.3 FM Summer Jazz Workshop presented by House of Blues® San Diego Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$665 $690

The 7th Annual Summer Jazz Workshop, in partnership with San Diego’s House of Blues® and Jazz 88.3, provides the platform for music students, ages 12-18, to study with some of San Diego’s most gifted professional jazz musicians/ teachers.

NEW! Summer Drama Production 4 week class: June 26-July 22 Early Bird Price: $1,495 Regular Price: $1,555

This four-week intensive summer stock production is open to rising Grade 6 to 12 students and continues in the tradition of 13 in the 2015 summer, and Urinetown: The Musical last summer. 4 week class: June 19-July 14 Early Bird Price: $660 Regular Price: $685 Students learn various aspects of technical theater, including properties, costumes, sound, lighting, and set construction. Their work will be incorporated into the Parker drama department’s summer stock production.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NEW! Creative Builders STEM, Level 1 $570 $595

Energy, force and exciting experiments! Creative Builders STEM I is a unique, hands-on technical class for students of any skill level interested in building challenges, performing experiments and engineering.

$570 $595

Energy, force and fun abound in Creative Builders STEM II. This is a unique, creative, and hands-on technical class designed for students interested in building challenges and engineering projects, and performing challenging experiments.

NEW! JAVA Script Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This class explores computer programming basics using the JavaScript programming language. JavaScript is the engine used in browsers to make web pages “interactive.” This self-paced, hands-on workshop adopts the Khan Academy approach and explores topics fundamental to modern computer languages.

NEW! An Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Programming the Arduino Microprocessor Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Programming, wiring, creating and designing are but a few of the projects students investigate as they are introduced to the Arduino Microprocessor.

Robo.Camp

Technical Theater

Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

Post-Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$200 $210

This day camp, offered for its third consecutive summer on Parker’s Linda Vista campus, is open to rising Grade 6 to 8 students. Robo.Camp builds on the concept of game value and teamwork to produce an exciting learning experience focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Destination: Space Academy! Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$3,295 $3,425

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Summer Science Workshop: Build! Smash! Blast! Boom! Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course creates a greater passion for science through engaging, challenging, and explosive hands-on experiences with students becoming more literate in physics, chemistry, and biology.

The Science Behind Superheroes and Supervillains Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This enrichment course takes an in-depth look at the rich science behind a variety of superheroes and their darker adversaries, as well as the impacts these heroes (and villains) continue to have on science and popular culture.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE NEW! Bicycle Adventures: The Black Hills Ride Post-Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$2,595 $2,700

Designed exclusively for the Parker community, this is a family-friendly trip coordinated through Bicycle Adventures, one of North America’s premier bicycle vacation companies. Cycling through some of the Midwest’s most wide-open and spectacular territory, riders visit destinations like the Wall Drug, Crazy Horse Monument and historic Mt. Rushmore.

VISUAL ARTS Brand-You Shirt Graphics Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

The t-shirt has been a staple clothing item since the 1950s when Marlon Brando, rock ‘n roll musicians and others made it a fashion statement. This art course provides the opportunity for students to create their own t-shirt brand, beginning with personalized graphics, leading to a silkscreen design and then, a final print. T-shirts are provided.

Ceramic Art

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This class encourages each student to develop and explore his or her artistic vision through three-dimensional sculpture and pottery. Students work directly into clay with a variety of techniques chosen specifically for each individual project.

Digital Photography and Photoshop® Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Students discover the possibilities of digital photography through the basics of Photoshop®. This workshop introduces the technical aspects of digital photography and the concepts behind photo editing software that transform digital images into artwork.

Graphic Art and Design Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This class positions students to experience a wide range of artistic media, including graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink pen, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Work is done on illustration board and in a sketchbook.

NEW! Hollywood Video Creations and Legomation Power Camp Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$570 $595

Is your child the next Hollywood star? Director? Writer? Editor? Is he or she captivated by Legos®? If so, this camp provides the perfect combination of Club Xcite’s Hollywood Video Creations and LegoMation programs.

Woodworking

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Students discover why woodworking is considered a fulfilling, lifelong pursuit. Class members choose from a broad menu of woodworking projects designed to expose them to the safe use of both hand and power tools while exploring traditional joinery techniques.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITY Lancer Camp (afternoons) Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$730 $760

After a morning of exercising the mind, it’s time for students to enjoy all that San Diego’s beautiful recreational landscape has to offer. Parker’s signature Lancer Camp delivers the fun and sun that define America’s Finest City. Parker’s Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs have received ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation.

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

Whether students seek to earn trimester, semester, year-long equivalent academic credit, or simply wish to enroll in a course for enrichment, the Parker Summer Program offers a wide range of classes to choose from, including science, mathematics, visual arts, technology and performing arts. Most courses are taught by Parker traditional school-year teachers. In addition, a variety of sports camps are offered–some conducted by Parker staff and coaches, others led by outside vendors. While a number of core Summer Program courses return, new additions include a fourweek theatrical production under the direction of Elise Marinkovich; a re-positioned Electrical Engineering class taught by Jon Ziegler; Kevin Dunn’s Summer Service Learning Plunge (arranging internships for students with real-life, work-world experiences) and a post-Session II family bicycle trip designed exclusively for Parker families to the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore. 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. Upper school students take all academic Summer courses on the Linda Vista campus. NOTE: Students who wish to enroll in courses designated “for academic credit” must receive departmental approval. Forms are available in the Summer Program office or online at www.francisparker.org/summer.

ATHLETICS Conditioning and Speed Development Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$220 $230

This course benefits a wide range of the athlete’s needs and is tailored to fit a variety of sports. Aspects of training include: weighted cardio, improving joint integrity, building first-step quickness, creating lateral agility, developing motor skills, and enhancing vertical leap/lateral explosion, change of direction, reaction time and flexibility.

COMMUNITY SERVICE NEW! Summer Service Learning Plunge Session I: June 19-23 Session II: August 21-25 Early Bird Price: $295 Regular Price: $307

Students have the opportunity to fulfill their Parker community service/engagement requirement, enhance their leadership skills, and grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Daily service learning experiences are provided throughout San Diego and the Border Region in these one week classes. For rising Grade 7 to 12 students.

Summer Internship Program June 19-July 28 Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$289 $300

This program seeks to prepare students for the professional road ahead by helping create and implement an initial business experience in the local work world. This formal internship provides classroom instruction before students embark on their internship experience. For rising Grade 10 to 12 students.

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COMPOSITION & WRITING

MATHEMATICS

Mechanics of Writing

Geometry

Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Writing is at the core of this class. Students gain experience in all aspects of their writing profile. One-on-one daily support fosters a relaxed learning environment.

The College Essay Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course focuses exclusively on the preparation of the college essay. Students brainstorm appropriate topics, inspiring them to write and edit the Common Application and University of California-specific essays, and essays appropriate to colleges and universities elsewhere.

Reading with Purpose and Power Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

The class addresses reading comprehension, reading with purpose, and reading for fun. Students tackle the structure of a novel, and learn to navigate complicated textbooks, extrapolating important materials with ease.

INTERNATIONAL International Students University Application Prep Course Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This afternoon class during Weeks 2 and 3 of Session II broadens visiting international students’ understanding of the American university/college admissions process and empowers them to take an active role in determining which schools are the best “fit.”

LEADERSHIP Collaboration/Leadership: Using Game Design

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This class enhances life skills by applying exercises from improv theater along with other everyday games and activities. Students gain self-awareness and self-confidence, and grasp the importance of teamwork as it relates to problem-solving.

Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$1,940 $2,020

This course presents the fundamentals of geometry in an engaging learning environment. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills acquired are essential not only for understanding the larger world but also for succeeding in other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, computer science and music.

MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS Guitar-Beginning/Intermediate Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This course offers instruction in playing skills, music rudiments and note-reading. Emphasis is placed on both small and large ensemble group practices and performances of classical and popular, guitar-based music.

Jazz Band

Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$730 $760

Jazz 88.3 FM Summer Jazz Workshop presented by House of Blues® San Diego Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$800 $832

The 7th Annual Summer Jazz Workshop, in partnership with San Diego’s House of Blues® and Jazz 88.3, provides the platform for music students, ages 12 to18, to study with some of San Diego’s most gifted professional jazz musicians/ teachers.

NEW! Summer Drama Production 4 week class: June 26-July 22 Early Bird Price: $1,495 Regular Price: $1,555

This four-week intensive summer stock production is open to rising Grade 6 to 12 students and continues in the tradition of 13 in the 2015 summer, and Urinetown: The Musical last summer.

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

Technical Theater

4 week class: June 19-July 14 Early Bird Price: $660 Regular Price: $685 Students learn various aspects of technical theater, including properties, costumes, sound, lighting, and set construction. Their work will be incorporated into the Parker drama department’s summer stock production.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Chemistry Advanced Session I, Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$1,940 $2,020

For students who have earned a B+ or higher in Physics Advanced or an A or higher in Physics. Topics include atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, molecular shapes, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, intermolecular forces, phases of matter, acid-base theory, equilibrium, kinetics, and energetics.

NEW! JAVA Script

Session I Trimester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $810 Regular Price: $845 Semester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $1,200 Regular Price: $1,250 This class explores computer programming basics using the JavaScript programming language. JavaScript is the engine used in browsers to make web pages “interactive.” This self-paced, hands-on workshop adopts the Khan Academy approach and explores topics fundamental to modern computer languages.

NEW! An Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Programming the Arduino Microprocessor Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Programming, wiring, creating and designing are but a few of the projects students will investigate as they are introduced to the Arduino Microprocessor.

The Science Behind Superheroes and Supervillains Session I Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

This enrichment course takes an in-depth look at the rich science behind a variety of superheroes and their darker adversaries, as well as the impact these heroes (and villains) continue to have on science and popular culture.

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE NEW! Bicycle Adventures: The Black Hills Ride Post-Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$2,595 $2,700

VISUAL ARTS Brand-You Shirt Graphics Session II Early Bird Price: Regular Price:

$495 $515

Ceramic Art

Session I, Session II Trimester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $810 Regular Price: $845 Semester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $1,200 Regular Price: $1,250 This class encourages students to develop and explore his or her artistic vision through threedimensional sculpture and pottery. Students work directly into clay with a variety of techniques chosen specifically for each individual project.

FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

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Graphic Art and Design

Session I, Session II Trimester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $810 Regular Price: $845 Semester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $1,200 Regular Price: $1,250 This class positions students to experience a wide range of artistic media, including graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink pen, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Work is done on illustration board and in a sketchbook.

Photography

Session I, Session II Trimester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $810 Regular Price: $845

to the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography. Black and white photography remains the primer for visual communication, including cinema, television and graphic design.

Woodworking

Session I, Session II Trimester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $810 Regular Price: $845 Semester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $1,200 Regular Price: $1,250 Students discover why woodworking is regarded as a fulfilling, lifelong pursuit. Class members choose from a broad menu of woodworking projects designed to expose them to the safe use of both hand and power tools while exploring traditional joinery techniques.

Semester Credit Pricing: Early Bird Price: $1,200 Regular Price: $1,250 In its 17th year as a Summer Program offering, this course provides a thorough introduction

COURSES FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT Upper School courses that receive academic credit: Trimester; Semester; Full-Year Equivalent. Trimester

Semester

Ceramic Art

Conditioning/Speed Development

Full-Year

Chemistry Advanced

Geometry

Drama Production

Graphic Art and Design

JAVA Script

Jazz Band

Photography

Technical Theater

Woodworking

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An Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Programming the Arduino Microprocessor Bicycle Adventures: The Black Hills Ride Brand-You Shirt Graphics Collaboration/Leadership: Using Game Design Guitar-Beginning/Intermediate International Students University Application Prep Course Jazz 88.3 FM Summer Jazz Workshop presented by House of BluesÂŽ San Diego Mechanics of Writing Reading with Purpose and Power Summer Internship Program Summer Service Learning Plunge The College Essay The Science Behind Superheroes and Supervillains

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

Parker continues to pride itself on educating and shaping the whole child, subscribing to the notion of “sound body, sound mind.” To complement our academic and arts courses, the 2017 Summer Program is delighted to offer great sports camp options, beginning mid-June and running through the early part of August. Sports camps are open to Lower School, Middle School and Upper School children with all camps held on Parker’s Linda Vista campus (with the exception of tennis). Outside vendors, including, Nike®, Top Gun Basketball and Performance Athletics Softball return to offer their own camps. All camps are run by experienced and often professional coaches and feature skill-level and age-specific opportunities. Student-to-coach ratios are kept intentionally low to afford the best possible learning environments.

Important: When selecting and registering for a Parker-Directed sports camp, please do so through the Parker Summer Program general registration link. For sports camps offered by outside vendors, please register via the link provided by that particular vendor. (All outside vendor links are found with the sports camps descriptions in the online catalogue.) To ensure proper staffing, facilities, fields and equipment for all sports camps, registration must be completed by June 9. Registrations received after June 9 will incur a $20 late fee per student, per camp. Please note that the Early Bird Registration Discount applies only to Parker-directed sports camps. Sorry: Outside vendor-directed camps are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount.

Please note: Due to the likelihood of the returfing of Lauer Field, Greenberg Field and KiddWohlford Field during late spring and early summer, dates and times of some sports camps will likely be impacted. It may be the case that a sports camp will need to be relocated to an off-campus field nearby. Updates will be posted online at www.francisparker.org/summer or families may contact the Summer Program office for more information.

Dates

Hours

Early Bird Price

Regular Price

Parker Conditioning and Speed Development (Girls & Boys)

6/20-7/27 MON-THU

2-4 pm

$220

$230

Parker Lacrosse Camp (Girls)

7/24-7/26

9 am-12 pm

$190

$200

Parker Tennis Camp for Beginning Players: The Fundamentals 1-week sessions (Girls & Boys)

6/19-8/4

9:30 am12:30 pm

5-day: $199 4-day: $159

5-day: $207 4-day: $165

Parker Tennis Camp for Intermediate Players: Varsity Quest 1-week sessions (Girls & Boys)

6/19-8/4

9:30 am12:30 pm

5-day: $199 4-day: $159

5-day: $207 4-day: $165

Parker Indoor Volleyball – Beginning (Girls)

6/26-6/29

4-5:45 pm

$150

$156

Parker Indoor Volleyball Camp – Intermediate (Girls)

6/26-6/29

6-8 pm

$200

$208

PARKER-DIRECTED CAMPS

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OUTSIDE VENDOR CAMPS

Dates

Hours

Nike® Basketball Camp, Session I (Boys) Ages 8 to 15

6/26-6/30

M-TH 9 am-3 pm FRI 9-11:30 am

Nike® Basketball Camp, Session I (Boys) Ages 8 to 15

7/10-7/14

M-TH 9 am-3 pm FRI 9-11:30 am

Nike® Volleyball Camp (Girls) Ages 10 to 17

6/19-6/22

9 am-3 pm

Performance Athletics Softball Camp (Girls) 8U, 10U

6/26-6/30

8:30 am-3 pm

Performance Athletics Softball Camp (Girls) 12U, 14U

7/8

9 am-3 pm

Top Gun Basketball Camps (Girls & Boys) Ages 6 to 14

7/31-8/3

9 am-4 pm

Martial Arts (Girls & Boys) Grades 6 to12

6/12-6/16

10 am-12 pm

Early Bird Price

Regular Price

See website for pricing information.

$150

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

$175

GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION Registration opens March 7 at 9 am PST. All courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For courses that reach capacity, waiting lists will be established. ONLINE REGISTRATION To register for classes, afternoon activities and sports camps, visit our website at www.francisparker.org/summer.

SCHOOL LOCATIONS Mission Hills Campus Lower School (Grades JK to 5) 4201 Randolph Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-298-9110

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 can be mailed to: Francis Parker School Summer Program Office 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 Registration is not complete until all forms and full payment are received.

Linda Vista Campus Middle and Upper School (Grades 6 to 12) 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 Phone: 858-569-7900

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT To take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount, please register for classes, afternoon activities and sportsâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;camps through March 30 to receive a discount. LATE REGISTRATION FEES To ensure proper staffing, facilities and supplies, registration must be completed and received prior to June 1 to avoid a late fee. Forms submitted beginning June 1 will incur an additional fee, per the following schedule: Received June 1-June 6: $25 per student Received June 7-June 14: $35 per student Received June 15 or after: $50 per student Registration for sports camps received after June 9: $20 per student

FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

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FAQs & FAST FACTS HOW ARE COURSE, ACTIVITY AND SPORTS CAMPS REGISTRATIONS HANDLED? Parents/guardians are asked to register their child(ren) online. Registration forms may also be downloaded at the website and mailed to, or dropped off at the Summer Program office. Note: registration is not complete until full payment is received. Completed forms and tuition payments may be left with the receptionist in the Peters Family Building on the Linda Vista Campus or at the Lower School office. 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 at the time of 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 enroll 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), 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. A child must be 4 years of age to enroll in the new Little Lancers course. WILL ADDITIONAL COURSES OR ACTIVITIES BE ADDED? Additional courses and sports camps may be added after the printing of this catalog. Check the website for updates.

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE ACCEPTED? Payments should be made online by credit card at the time of registration. If submitting a hard copy registration form, a personal or business check, payable to Francis Parker School, or cash, are acceptable. If registering in person, the Summer Program office can process a credit card payment or accept a personal check or cash. The American Express card is not accepted. 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, Mexico and Central America. DOES THE SUMMER PROGRAM OFFER AN EXTENDED CARE OR OPTION? Yes. At the Lower School, extended care is available in the mornings from 7:30-8:15 am for a daily flat $12 fee and afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm for a daily flat $20 fee. At the Middle School, extended care is offered in the afternoons only from 3:30-5:30 pm for a daily flat $20 fee. Families using this service will be billed at the end of Session I and/or Session II. WILL THE LINDA VISTA CAMPUS LIBRARY BE OPEN DURING THE SUMMER? Yes. Library hours are 7:45 am-12:15 pm, Monday-Friday. HOW WILL JULY 4 BE RECOGNIZED? In observance of our national holiday, the Summer Program will not be open for classes or activities on Tuesday, July 4. Monday, July 3 will be a normal day of operation for the Summer Program. DOES THE SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDE STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION? The Summer Program does not provide a shuttle service between the Linda Vista and the Mission Hills campuses, or home-toschool-to-home bus service. IN THE EVENT OF A MEDICAL CONCERN? The Summer Program employs a Registered Nurse who is available for consult or referral as necessary.

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

A-Z GUIDE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) ACCREDITATION The Parker Summer Program has been awarded American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation. The ACA distinction applies primarily to the afternoon programs of a “camp” nature offered on both campuses. Parker’s Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs have received ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation.

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES Due to the short duration of the Summer Program, absences must be avoided. NOTE: For courses receiving trimester, semester or full-year academic credit, missing more than one (1) class in a three-week session will prevent a student from fulfilling classroom required hours, thus warranting a no-credit grade for the course. IMPORTANT: If a student will be absent for any reason, please advise the Summer Program Office by 7:50 am by calling 858569-7900 x 4109 or 4236. ATTIRE Students should dress summer casual. Recommended attire for girls are blouses or polo shirts, slacks or shorts (of an appropriate length). For boys, sport or polo shirts, slacks or shorts are suggested. Jeans and t-shirts for both girls and boys are acceptable but must be neat and free of holes or tears. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES The Parker Summer Program reserves the right to dismiss at any time, any student whose deportment or conduct is deemed inappropriate, unsafe and/or counter to the classroom experience or to the goals of the Summer Program. Under no circumstances will bullying or hazing be tolerated. In the instance of a dismissal (or a student withdrawal once classes have begun), no refund of tuition will be issued. Parents and students are encouraged to review the complete version of the 2017 Summer Program Policies and Procedures online at www.francisparker.org/summerpolicies.

BOOK ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS For courses requiring a textbook, please note the following information for ordering: Middle and Upper School Divisions: As we approach the beginning of classes in June, families will be sent an email designating courses that require the purchase of a textbook or class materials. Families will then select a preferred retailer or online vendor of their choice. Note: Typically, full-time students at Francis Parker School who receive financial assistance for the purchase of books during the traditional school year do not receive a similar book credit in the 2017 Summer Program. CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS/FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Classroom assignments will be made by the second week of June and posted on the website prior to the opening day for Session I (June 19) and Session II (July 10). On the first day of each Session, Summer Program staff will be on-hand to direct or accompany students to their classroom(s) as needed. Staff will be stationed just beyond the security booth upon entering the Linda Vista Campus. On the Mission Hills campus, students gather on the playground to meet their teachers and are then escorted to their classroom starting on the first day and every day thereafter. COURSE CHANGES At the time this catalog was went to print, all information was deemed accurate. However, the Summer Program reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary due to changes in course content, teaching assignments and enrollment levels. Families are urged to check the Summer Program website at www.francisparker.org/ summer for updates. Every effort will be made to confirm all courses during the first ten days of June.

FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

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EXTENDED CARE (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) At the Lower School, extended care is available in the mornings from 7:30-8:15 am for a daily flat $12 fee and afternoons from 3:30-5:30 pm for a daily flat $20 fee. At the Middle School, extended care is offered in the afternoons only from 3:30-5:30 pm for a daily flat $20 fee. Direct billing takes place at the end of both Session I and Session II. Families using this service are invoiced following Session I and Session II for day care charges. GRADES/COMMENTS At the Upper School level, grades and comments will be prepared by teachers and relayed to students and families at the end of each session for trimester, semester and year-equivalent credit courses, as well as a final grade report at the end of the course. Grades are not recorded for Lower School or Middle School courses. LUNCH SERVICE Lunch is available from 11:45 am-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: 1-Week Lunch Plan (5 Meals): $30 2-Week Lunch Plan (10 Meals): $55 3-Week Lunch Plan (15 Meals): $85 6-Week Lunch Plan (29 Meals): $175 Individual lunches may be purchased–cash only–at the daily rate of $7.00. For Middle and Upper School students attending both morning and afternoon classes or activities, lunch is included in the tuition fee. On the Mission Hills Campus, lunch is included in the tuition fee for all participating students. NOTE: Gluten-free options are available on both campuses.

PRO-RATING TUITION On a case-by-case basis, the Summer Program Director, in consultation with the teacher or coach, will consider granting permission for a student to attend less than a full session. Accordingly, a pro-rated tuition will be calculated. Pro-rations are offered on a week-long (not daily) basis. For Upper School courses indicating trimester, semester or year-long credit, students must attend all classes to earn credit, with one absence per session permitted. Accordingly, pro-rating of the tuition is not applicable. Pro-ration is not available for Sports Camps. T-SHIRTS The following Summer Program activities and courses provide T-shirts for participants: All students enrolled in Mission Hills (Lower School) classes and activities Summer Jazz Workshop Presented by House of Blues® San Diego and Jazz 88.3FM Robo.Camp TUITION/PAYMENT When registering online, tuition fees may be paid by credit card only. The Summer Program accepts all major credit cards except American Express. If submitting a hard copy registration, the tuition payment may be made by check (payable to Francis Parker School), cash, or credit card. Please do not mail cash.

“While our son is not a Parker student during the regular academic year, he wanted to strengthen his writing skills over the summer months and researched your general summer programs. He decided on the Creative Writing class and enjoyed the experience immensely – especially the small classroom size.” - Lewis, a Middle School Parent

FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, VISIT: www.francisparker.org/summer

COURSE INFORMATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

PROGRAM UPDATES

This catalog contains course titles, dates, prices and brief descriptions. For complete information on each course, visit the Summer Program website at www.francisparker.org/ summer.

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

Visit the Summer Program website and click the â&#x20AC;&#x153;program updatesâ&#x20AC;? button for course status changes, recently-added courses and other important information.

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WEEK 1 JULY 10-JULY 15 (GRADES 6-9)

WEEK 2 JULY 24-JULY 29 (GRADES 10-12)

WWW.FRANCISPARKER.ORG/SUMMERJAZZ

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

Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Fun! and Lancer Camp programs have recently received ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation.

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