SHEF Enrichment Academy Catalog 2013

The SHEF Enrichment Academy Summer 2013 Course Offerings

“What are you doing this summer?”

Don’t let this summer pass you by! Take a course to enrich or enhance your talents and abilities!

For registration information, please go to www.shefnj.org

The SHEF Enrichment Academy The Somerset Hills Education Foundation’s SHEF Enrichment Academy provides area students the opportunity to take summer enrichment courses that will enhance or enrich their current academic pursuits. The courses are designed so that students can explore various skills and interests - academic credit will not be given.

This year’s pilot program includes a broad base of programming opportunities designed to provide perspective for future course development.

We anticipate expanding our offerings in the summer of 2014 and also hope to pilot some programming during the 2013/2014 academic year.

SOME THINGS TO NOTE: • You can enroll online using a credit card by going to www.shefnj.org.

Click on the Enrichment Academy tab at the top or the Enrichment Academy button on the right of the home page.

• The SHEF Enrichment Academy is enrollment driven. Each course has a minimum enrollment which must be met – courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. In the event that a course does not reach the required enrollment, notification will be provided 2 weeks prior to the course start date and full refunds will be given.

• Refunds will only be given in the event that a program is cancelled

due to a lack of enrollment. Please carefully check your calendars and review the details on the registration form before enrolling.

• There are no classes on Fridays.

Thank you for supporting the SHEF Enrichment Academy and the Somerset Hills Education Foundation!

We hope that your students enjoy our inaugural year classes!

We value your feedback!

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future programming we would love to hear from you!

Please contact: Rebecca Labus, Coordinator SHEF Enrichment Academy shefenrichment@shsd.org (908) 204-1930 x 2349

Courses for High School Students College Prep Boot Camp

Monday – Thursday July 15 – July 25 (8 days) Time: 8:30am - 11:00am This course is for students entering 10th or 11th grade.

This interactive workshop will provide students with a number of tools to research colleges and to find a personal college fit. Students will use Naviance, access personal/interest inventories and learn how to research colleges. Students will also begin keeping a list of colleges of interest.

Cost: $250 Instructor: Ms. Amanda Morawick, BHS Guidance Counselor Location: BHS Room C-202

Writing the College Application Essay

Monday – Thursday July 22 – July 25 (4 days) Time: 9:00am - 11:30am This course is for students entering 12th grade only.

Students will learn the key characteristics of well-written essays; be able to brainstorm topics; read real essays and analyze what works and what doesn’t.

Students will complete at least one working essay from the common application at the completion of the course.

Cost: $250 Instructor: Mrs. Anna Sosely, BHS Guidance Counselor and former AP English Teacher Location: BHS Guidance Suite

Interviews and Portfolios

Monday – Thursday July 22 – July 25 (4 days) Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm This course is for students entering 10th or 11th grade.

Students will practice their interviewing skills, as well as other marketing techniques for college interviews, internships, jobs, etc.

Cost: $200 Instructor: Mrs. Anna Sosely, BHS Guidance Counselor Location: BHS Guidance Suite

Princeton Review SAT Prep Course

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 29 – August 28 (14 days) Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm (or 1:00pm on testing days) This course is best suited for students entering 11th or 12th grade.

Learn strategies for improving scores on the SAT with the ultimate course for preparing for the SAT. Cost: $999 Bernards High Students can save $200 by using promo code 8WVDT$ To enroll in this course or for additional information, please go directly to: www.princetonreview.com or call 1-800-2Review Location: BHS Room B-302

Forensics-Public Forum Debate

Monday - Thursday July 22 - July 25 & August 5 - August 8th (6 days) Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm This course is for students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

Students will prepare for competing in the BHS Debate Team and the NJ Forensic League. Students will develop listening, critical thinking, analytical, research & speech skills via argumentation and formal debate procedures. This is an excellent college preparation course. This will build confidence, help with interviews, and increase personal growth and leadership. A great resume builder!

Cost: $350 Instructor: Mrs. Angela Cerza, BHS Social Studies Teacher Location: BHS Library

Gateway to Algebra I

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays August 20 – August 29 (6 days) Time: 9:00am – 11:00am This course is for students entering 9th grade that will be entering Algebra I or Algebra I (A).

This course will give students a head start on Algebra I by reviewing middle school math concepts, learning strategies through study habits, organizational skills and more.

Cost: $175 Instructor: Ms. Kay Collins, BHS Math Teacher Location: BHS A-401

Gateway to Geometry (Basic)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays August 20 – August 29 (6 days) Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm This course is for students entering 9th or 10th grade that will be entering Geometry (A).

This course is a review of Algebra I concepts needed for success in Geometry, with a preview of Geometry.

Cost: $175 Instructor: Ms. Janet DeMeo, BHS Math Teacher Location: BHS A-411

Gateway to Geometry (Advanced)

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 – August 29 (3 days) Time: 9:00am – 12:20pm This course is for students entering 9th or 10th grade that will be entering Honors Geometry This course is a review of Algebra I concepts needed for success in Geometry Honors, with a preview of Geometry.

Cost: $150 Instructor: Ms. Janet DeMeo, BHS Math Teacher Location: BHS A-411

Gateway to Algebra II

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays August 20 - August 29 (6 days) Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm This course is for students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade that will be entering Algebra II or Algebra II (A).

A review of Algebra I concepts needed for success in Algebra II. Cost: $175 Instructor: Ms. Marilyn Clendenny, BHS Math Teacher Location: BHS A-402

Gateway to Spanish II:

Monday – Thursday August 19 – August 29 (8 days) Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm This course is for students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade that will be entering Spanish II. This course will provide a review of Spanish I as a way of preparing for Spanish II. Cost $200 Instructor: Ms. Jeannette Bracero, BHS Spanish Teacher Location: BHS A-410

Gateway to French II

Monday – Thursday July 8 – July 18 (8 days) Time: 9:00am – 11:00am This course is for students entering 9th, 10th or 11th grade that will be entering French II. This course will provide a review of French I as a way of preparing for French II. Cost: $200 Instructor: Ms. Cheryl Vassil, BHS French Teacher Location: BHS A-304

Girls Pre-Season Fitness Camp

Monday – Thursday August 5 – August 8 (4 days) Time: Session 1: 4:00pm – 5:15pm Session 2: 5:15pm – 6:30pm This course is for girls entering 9th – 12th grade.

This course is designed to help teach proper fitness and stretching techniques to female athletes for the upcoming fall season.

Cost: $125 Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Falzarano, Bedwell Teacher, Field Hockey Coach Location: BHS Athletic Field

Courses for Middle School Students Introduction to Video

Mondays and Wednesdays July 8 – July 29 (7 days) Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm This course is for students entering 5th - 8th grade.

Students will learn and develop basic Videography skills and be able to plan, shoot and edit their own video project.

Cost: $275 Instructor: Mr. Jon Simoneau, BHS Visual Arts Teacher Location: BHS Room A-405

Science Discovery Days

Monday - Thursday July 8 – July 11 (4 days) Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm This course is for students entering 5th – 8th grade.

Students will practice and apply scientific inquiry and problem solving skills by completing science experiments and design competitions.

Cost: $175 Instructor: Ms. Carrie Malwitz, BMS Science Teacher Location: BMS Science Room - Room 221

Fiction Writing for Middle School Writers

Monday – Thursday August 5 – August 15 (8 days) Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm This course is for students entering 6th – 8th grade.

Students will engage in the process of creative fiction writing, allowing them a chance to produce a refined piece of writing that will hook their audience.

Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas for novels or short stories they would like to write, as well as any samples of writing they would like to share or edit.

Cost: $250 Instructor: Ms. Kristen MacGorman, BMS Media Specialist Location: BMS Library

Courses for Elementary School StudentS Young Authors in Training

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 16 – July 18 (3 days) Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm This course is for students entering 3rd or 4th grade.

This course will help students develop skills to become more confident writers. The course will focus on 2 units: Unit 1 will be a personal narrative and Unit 2 will be nonfiction.

Cost: $175 Instructor: Ms. Jianna Spadaccini, Bedwell Grade 3 Teacher Location: Bedwell Room 249

Music Courses for High School, Middle School and Elementary School Students Music in the Somerset Hills is proud to offer outstanding educational opportunities for students during the summer months in our summer music camps. Our camps are designed to meet the specific musical and educational needs of children entering 3rd - 12th grade.

Guitar Camp

Monday - Thursday July 22 – July 25 (4 days) Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm This camp is for students entering 7th - 12th grade.

Rock out this summer! In this guitar camp, students will become acquainted with the basic guitar anatomy, fundamental techniques, reading chord charts, and changing between easy 2-finger chords. Led by camp faculty, students will learn at least one song to perform at the end of the week. All experience levels are welcome. All students must have their own guitar - acoustic (preferred) or electric with your own amp. Guitar tuners are recommended.

Cost: $150 Instructor: Laura Shabazz (Founder, Swan Music School) Location: BHS Choir Room

The Singing Actor

Monday – Thursday August 5 - 8 (4 days) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm This camp is for students entering 7th - 12th grade.

Are you an actor looking to enhance your singing ability? Are you a singer looking to enhance your song interpretation? Learn what it takes to become a great musical performer with this new camp by Music in the Somerset Hills!

In The Singing Actor, musical theater expert Jennifer Foose will spend time working with you doing in-depth character work that will deepen your song interpretation while strengthening your individual vocal technique, making you the “total package.” You will further explore the character roles in which your voice and acting ability is best suited. Enter the new school year with confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a great role in your next musical!

Cost: $150 Instructor: Jennifer Foose, Musical Theater Expert Location: BHS Choir Room

Summer Voices

Monday - Wednesday August 12 - August 14 8:30am - 1:00pm; & Thursday August 15 from 8:30am – 2:00pm (4 days) This camp is for students entering 3rd - 12th grade.

Now in its third year, experience a vocal music camp for emerging musicians that will give students experiences in solo singing and vocal training, ensemblebased music-making, music theory, and special interest sessions which will enhance every student’s musicality. Within the camp, students will be placed into three age-based, developmentally-appropriate groups to give students the most optimal musical experience. This camp is designed to foster each singer's love of music, further develop vocal skills, and increase musical knowledge and understanding all within a fun and safe camp environment.

The camp will culminate in a performance for friends and family.

Cost: $185 Instructors: Stephen Sands, Artistic Director; Matthew LaPine, Director of Education; and Dan Foster, Founder and Director of Aoede Consort.

Location: BHS Choir Room Please bring a lunch each day

Music Technology Camp

Monday - Thursday August 19 - August 22 (4 days) Time: 9:00am -12:00pm This camp is for students entering 6th - 9th grade.

Come and learn the basics of the recording and the digital music world with this introductory course in music technology. Students will be given hands-on experience with the software and hardware that professionals use to create, edit and distribute digital music. Throughout the week, students will create and edit digital music and video, creating projects that will be published on www.MusicSH.org. No musical or computer experience is necessary.

Cost: $150 Instructor: Stephen Sands, Artistic Director Location: BHS Music Technology Lab

I would like to register for the following courses: Course College Prep Boot Camp Writing the College Application Essay Interviews and Portfolios Forensics-Public Forum Debate

For students entering grade

Cost

10 or 11

$250

12

$250

10 or 11

$200

10 - 12

$350

9 Entering Algebra I or Algebra I (A)

$175

9 or 10 Entering Geometry (A)

$175

Gateway to Geometry (Advanced)

9 or 10 (Entering HONORS Geometry)

$150

Gateway to Algebra II

9-11 Entering Algebra II or Algebra II (A)

$175

Gateway to Spanish II

9-11 Entering Spanish II

$200

Gateway to French II

9-11 Entering French II

$200

Introduction to Video

5-8

$275

Science Discovery Days

5-8

$175

Fiction Writing for Middle School Writers

6-8

$250

Young Authors in Training

3 or 4

$175

Guitar Camp

7-12

$150

The Singing Actor

7-12

$150

Summer Voices

3-12

$185

Gateway to Algebra I Gateway to Geometry (Basic)

Music Technology Camp Princeton Review SAT Prep Girls Pre-Season Fitness Camp

6-9 11 or 12 Girls, 9-12 Session 1 ____ Session 2 ____

Total

$150 You must register at www. princetonreview.com

$125 $125 TOTAL:

Please fill in the information on the reverse of this form and enclose it with a check made out to SHEF Enrichment Academy.

Mail to: SHEF, PO Box 684 , Bernardsville, NJ 07924 To pay by credit card, either go to www.shefnj.org to register online or fill in the information below: Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Credit Card # :__________________________________________________________ CSV code: _______________________ Exp. Date: ____________________________

SHEF Enrichment Academy -- 2013 Registration Form (One Form Per Student) Parent / Guardian Information Name:___________________________ Name:___________________________ Address:__________________________ Adress:__________________________ City: _________State: _____Zip:______ City: _________State:______Zip:______ Home Phone: _____________________ Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: ______________________ Email: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________ Student Information Student Name: _________________________________________________________ Address: (if different from above)___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Phone number: _________________________________________________________ Grade entering in fall 2013________________________________________________ _School attending in fall 2013_______________________________________________ Emergency Contact Information: (In the event that a parent cannot be reached, please list additional contact information.)

Name:___________________________ Relationship:______________________ Home Phone:_____________________ Cell Phone ________________________ Terms and Conditions: • Full payment is due with Registration.

• The SHEF Enrichment Academy is enrollment driven therefore a course could be cancelled due to a lack of enrollment. Students/Parents will be notified 2 weeks prior to the start date if a course will be cancelled.

• In the event that a course is cancelled due to a lack of enrollment a full refund will be given, otherwise there will be no refunds.

• In the event of an emergency, the Academy will attempt to contact parents/guardians listed above. In the event that contact cannot be made, the Academy has permission of the parents/ guardians to assume full responsibility and make all decisions concerning the student.

• The Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Code of Conduct: I acknowledge that the same Code of Conduct that is in place during the academic school year is also in place during the SHEF Enrichment Academy. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the code of conduct as outlined in the BHS, BMS or Bedwell student handbook.

Cancellation Policy: I understand that the SHEF Enrichment Academy is enrollment driven, therefore, as such, once a student is enrolled in the course there will be no refunds or transfers made.

I have read and understand the above statements: Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________Date____________