QUAD Summer Programs 2013

Summer at The Quad:

Project based, interactive courses and activities for all ages

Enroll by March 30th for early bird special!  Call (510) 614-3000 to enroll now, or fill out our contact form if you have any questions.

Deals/Discounts:

• Enroll in more than 1 course and get a 10% discount on each additional course
• Enroll more than one student and get a 20% discount on the second student

3-6 week class sessions starting July 8th 2013

List of courses available (tuition varies depending on course) – click on the Course Titles below to expand descriptions:

Rising 9-12 Grades

• Standardized Test Preparation Courses (STEP) – PSAT/SAT/ACT

  Learn how to get a top score on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams! We will show you how to ace the test and help you get into the college of your choice. Beyond reviewing key content, you will learn dozens of test-taking techniques and strategies to improve speed, accuracy, confidence, and, ultimately, scores. Pre and post practice tests will be given and scored to provide you with feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement. You will also develop a customized study plan to help prepare you beyond the course.

  Course Materials include: Pre and Post assessment, College Board Official SAT Guide, individualized study plan

  Schedule

  Session I	Session II
  Tuesdays and Thursdays	Tuesdays and Thursdays
  July 9-August 15th	July 9-August 15th
  9am-12pm	3:00-6:00pm

• Standardized Test Preparation Courses (STEP) – CAHSEE

  Learn how to pass the CAHSEE exam! This course will review and provide strategies for working through the Math and English covered on the test. Students will also learn dozens of test-taking techniques and strategies to improve speed, accuracy, confidence, and, ultimately, scores. Pre and post practice tests will be given and scored to provide you with feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement.

  Course Materials include: Pre and Post assessment, CAHSEE Study Guide

  Schedule

  Session I	Session II
  Mondays and Wednesdays	Mondays and Wednesdays
  July 8-August 14th	July 8-August 14th
  9am-12pm	3:00-6:00pm

Rising 7-9 Grades

• Exploring Careers in Math, Science, Technology and Engineering

  Course Materials include: all class materials and supplies

  Schedule:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9-August 1 9:00am-11:00am

Rising 2-8 Grades

• Creative Writing (Rising 2-7th grades)

  Do you want to be a published author? Students in this class will write and illustrate their own stories. Students will learn the elements of creative writing including narrative, verse and dialogue, and use materials drawn from their own work and selected texts. Students will develop a book of their own work.

  Course Materials include: student journal

  Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-24

  • 9am-11am:  Rising 2-3rd grades
  • 11:15-1:15pm: Rising 4-5th grades
  • 1:30-3:30pm Rising 6-7th grades

• Elementary Math Camp I (Rising 2^nd and 3^rd grades)

  How many times will you get “heads or tails” when you flip a coin?  What are the chances you’ll get “doubles” when you throw the dice?  After this class, you will look at money, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a new way! Take this course and have fun playing games while learning math such as:

  • All Probability, where you will play games while gathering evidence, analyzing data, making predictions, and drawing conclusions.
  •  In Build It, you will play the role of an architect as you learn mathematics concepts while joining in fun, hands-on construction activities and math challenges.
  • Math Mania will refresh your math skills through stories, games, and team projects that are fun and engaging.

  Course Materials include: all class materials and supplies

  Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-24 11:15-1:15pm

• Elementary Math Camp II (Rising 4^th and 5^th grades)

  Lose your fear of math functions by taking this course. The interactive games and activities will reinforce fractions, decimals, and elementary Algebra. Such games include:

  • Fractions, Decimals, and Algebra – Oh My! where we will work together and explore all the things that numbers can do.  You will play lots of fun games, like Math Jeopardy and Perplexors.
  • BrainPOP and other fun websites that will show us how to use computers to help us learn!
  • Geometry and Measurement Mania where we will take a hands-on approach and learn about everything from polygons to perimeters by using rulers, yardsticks, scales, and more.
  • Money Matters  we will find out how money works and why saving money, shopping for good deals, setting financial goals, using credit cards wisely, and even starting your own business can give you more choices in your life.

  Course Materials include: all class materials and supplies

  Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-24 9:00-11:00am

• Middle School Math Camp (Rising 6-8^th grades)

  Get ready to conquer the unknowns of Algebra by solidifying your skills through fun games and activities. Students will gain the tools to see the things that matter to them in a new way.  Sample games and activities include:

  •  Picture It, where we will learn how to see numbers in a new way through visual representation.  We will create, manipulate and interpret different types of graphs, including bar and pie charts.
  • In Lucky Number, we will learn the science of luck and make smarter choices by improving our knowledge of probability.  From lottery tickets to the flip of a coin we’ll use games and activities to explore probability and statistics.
  • Then in Pre-Algebra Puzzlers, put a fresh edge on your problem-solving skills as we review essential pre-algebra knowledge through puzzles and games.

  Course Materials include: all class materials and supplies

  Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-24 11:15-1:15pm