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Digital arts
| Basic/Advanced Flash Animation |
| Using FLASH software, learn how to create your own digital characters put them in motion, learn to make objects grow and shrink, move to a beat, and other neat FLASH tricks. Advanced students will have the opportunity to build on previous skills. |
| Materials fee: $10 |
H. Chin |
| Digital delight |
Digital Delight: Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Photography!
This lab/lecture course is an introduction to digital imaging as a valuable tool for artists and photographers. The course will focus on digital photographing and image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop CS3. Students will learn Adobe Photoshop as a tool for digitally altering and enhancing images for creative expression. Assignments on photographing digitally, digital manipulation, and collage/montage will be given. Class discussion and slide lectures will focus on the use of digital manipulation in contemporary art.
Required Materials: digital camera, USB Connector (to download images to computer) |
| Materials fee: $20 |
L. Louden |
| Snap! Digital Photo Making Fun! |
| This course is an introduction to digital photography with a focus on constantly shooting photographs. We will cover instruction in digital camera operation and basic natural lighting concepts and composition. Share your work by having your photographs developed at a photo lab and bringing them back to class. Students must bring a digital camera and USB cable. |
| Materials fee: $5 |
L. Louden |
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Mathematics
| Algebra for 7/8 grade |
| A class to prepare students to enter Algebra. Challenging activities, experiments, and games based on math concepts of rational numbers, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions, graphs, probability and other math elements |
| R. Almasin |
| Algebra for 8/9 grade |
| Challenging activities based on math concepts of rational numbers, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions, graphs, probability and other math elements to review algebra concepts and help prepare students for Algebra in school. |
| R. Almasin |
| Applied Mathematics |
Students will do a variety of hands on and computer projects that will enhance their understanding of mathematics. Some hands on projects will include origami, 3-D cards, and art projects using patterns. Computer projects will include simple computer graphics using Microsoft Words and more advanced projects using Sketchup. Sketchup weaves geometry and drafting skills to create two dimensional polygons and stretch them into 3D space figures and polyhedron. Students can even view their creations in Google Earth. |
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L. Dibble |
| Awesome Algebra |
For students needing more exposure to Algebra, this class incorporates math contests & fun learning activities to stimulate interest and build confidence. Activities will enhance learning as well as encourage team work and develop leadership skills. A computer component allows students to further challenge themselves in higher skill levels. |
| R. Almasin |
| Geometry Jump Start |
| Find geometry in the world around you! In this class we will investigate lines, triangles, polygons, 2-D & 3-D patterns, measurement and parallelism. This class introduces you to the mysteries of geometry and explains how geometry is intertwined in everyday life. |
| Materials fee: $5 |
L. Dibble |
| Pre-algebra |
| Activities, experiments, and games based on pre-algebra concepts of operations on integers, variables and expressions, equations, polynomials, and other math elements to get students ready for middle school math. This class is for students without prior algebra experience. |
| R. Alapont |
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Language & Dramatic Arts
| Auditioning for the Camera |
Learn the basics of auditioning, cold reading and presenting for an audience or camera. We will incorporate basic improvisation, voice, diction and acting skills. Students will do a final informational speech presentation on film.
Materials fee: $15 |
| Materials fee: $15 |
A. Ascher |
| Creative Writing |
| Got writer's block? Don't know what or how to write? Well then, Creative Writing is the class for you! With numerous possibilities to write about, you'll explore your creativity with warm-ups, fairytales, character sketches, narratives, poetry, and short stories and more. |
| J. Bratton |
| Fundamentals of drama |
| Get ready to act! Explore your imagination with drama fundamentals. You will have fun with impromptus, monologues, theater games, playwritings, readings, scene design, and prop-making. |
| L. Carrasco |
| Spanish I |
| An entry-level Spanish course which employs games and practice activities to introduce students to the Spanish language and culture. |
| Materials fee: $5 |
S. Marshall |
| Writing and Reciting |
Do you love creative writing and sharing your stories? Become a competent and confident story writer and present poised, dynamic performances. Explore your creativity with warm-ups, fairytales, character sketches, folklores, short stories and more. You'll learn how to analyze and prepare a text for successful oral presentations. |
| L. Carrasco |
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Sports
| Swimming & Sports |
| Recreational swim, water games, and sports such as volleyball, basketball, and kickball. Students must be able to swim the width of the pool. |
| R. Alapont |
| Tennis |
| Tennis fundamentals for beginners, experienced players welcome. Basic strokes, rules of play, and the physical and mental aspects of the game. Students must provide their own racket and two cans of tennis balls. |
| M. Baca |
| Volleyball and More! |
| Focuses on teaching basic skills in volleyball, drills and competitive play. More fun to be had when we take a break from the sand courts to play field games like kickball, football and capture the flag! |
| M. Baca |
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Science
| Wilderness Ecology and Survival |
| Gain an understanding of forest ecology and wilderness preparedness for a journey into the deep woods. You’ll learn survival skills as well, in case you take a wrong turn on your hike. Come and enjoy the outdoors while learning valuable skills in this hands-on class. |
| Materials fee: $10 |
B. Warshawsky |
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Electives
| Art Elements |
| Are you a doodler who can’t stop drawing patterns? Bring your inquisitive mind and creative aspirations to this class. Explore elements of design such as, shape, line, color, balance, movement, rhythm, and space. Our focus is on manipulating the elements and principles of design to produce interesting and often surprising results. |
| Materials fee: $20 |
S. Evans |
| Kids Can Cook |
| Working in teams you'll learn to cook using a variety of ingredients to create the best dishes possible. Have fun and learn the basics of meal preparation - including fundamental cooking techniques such as dicing, garnishing, stir frying, and sautéing. |
| Materials fee: $25 |
P. Davis |
| Knack for Knitting |
| Have fun and relax a bit while learning to knit. Students will learn to caste on & off, read a simple pattern, and to do the garter, purl, and stockinette stitch. Knit a simple scarf and other basic knitting projects. Beginning and experienced knitters welcome. |
| Materials fee: $25 |
R. Welling |
| Make-up for stage and film |
| Learn about stage make-up product, basic corrective make-up, techniques for old age, character and stylized fantasy make-up for stage and movies. Students will design character specific make-up for a final project and take before and after photos of themselves. |
| Materials fee: $15 |
A. Ascher |
| travel through art |
| Come and explore the colors, textures, and rhythm of multicultural art through making Japanese Folded Paper Booklets, African Masks, Paper Molas, Tessellating Tiles and keeping an art journal. Accompanying each art project will be a brief lecture and discussion about the tradition and value of each culture and its art. |
| Materials fee: $20 |
S. Evans |
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AFTER SCHOOL SESSION
The fee to attend After School is $185, for those enrolled in
the Daily Summer College for Kids program. Students attend one course from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Enrollment in day program is not required to signup for After School, however, a $30 processing fee will be assessed.
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| Advanced flash animation |
| Using FLASH software, learn how to create your own digital characters put them in motion, learn to make objects grow and shrink, move to a beat, and other neat FLASH tricks. Advanced students will have the opportunity to build on previous skills. |
| Materials fee: $10 |
H. Chin |
| Make-up for Stage & Film |
| Learn about stage make-up product, basic corrective make-up, techniques for old age, character and stylized fantasy make-up for stage and movies. Students will design character specific make-up for a final project and take before and after photos of themselves. |
| Materials fee: $15 |
A. Ascher |
| Swimming & Sports |
| Recreational swim, water games, and sports such as volleyball, basketball, and kickball. Students must be able to swim the width of the pool. |
| R. Alapont |
| travel through art |
| Come and explore the colors, textures, and rhythm of multicultural art through making Japanese Folded Paper Booklets, African Masks, Paper Molas, Tessellating Tiles and keeping an art journal. Accompanying each art project will be a brief lecture and discussion about the tradition and value of each culture and its art. |
| Materials fee: $20 |
S. Evans |
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