CIS Summer Courses (Grades 7-8)
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Motivated, enthusiastic students interested in learning are the focus for Hargrave’s Center for Integrated Studies (CIS; grades 7-8) summer program. By incorporating the learning styles and academic needs of seventh and eighth graders, the program takes full advantage of a boy's boarding school environment to increase their learning skills, grow in their areas of interest, all while equipping them with the fundamentals necessary to succeed in high school.
Students in the summer program are not required or expected to enroll at Hargrave in the Fall, although many do. The majority of our faculty teaching summer courses are also academic year faculty and staff. While the student uniform is distinctly "civilian," the classroom environment is still the disciplined, structured, respectful learning environment that is a hallmark of Hargrave.
During the summer school and camp, students may take "enrichment" courses that cover subjects often absent from today's middle school curriculum, reinforce weak subjects, or work "ahead" in the curriculum that reflect a particular student's passion or proactive approach to difficult subjects. Qualified students may take Algebra, Geometry and Language Arts at the high school level and earn high school credits (requires approval of your current school).
Students must schedule two (2) academic blocks (they may be from different subject areas) and one (1) camp/sport activity for each day during summer school.
Center for Integrated Studies Summer Courses
Art
(New; 1 academic block; $75 Additional Fee)
Basic drawing, painting and design skills are learned. Art History is integrated into the class through the study of selected art styles or time periods. Emphasis is placed on teaching the student to “see” and to analyze art work.
Each assignment begins with a teacher explanation of the project. This is followed by a brief art history overview relevant to the assignment and a demonstration of the art materials to be used. The student then practices skill building exercises that will aid understanding and build confidence. When the student completes his final project it is critiqued with the teacher noting both its strengths and weaknesses. All work (successful or not) is displayed in the classroom. This gives the student the opportunity to learn from his peers, to become comfortable discussing his work and to accept constructive criticism..
Reading
(1 academic block)
Hargrave's reading program improves the fluency, comprehension and vocabulary of struggling or reluctant readers. A variety of materials are used to meet the individual needs of each student. The reading program strives to correlate the importance of using reading strategies and skills in content area subjects. The value of reading as a lifelong tool for learning and pleasure is stressed.
Middle School English
(1 academic block)
This course concentrates on developing oral, reading and writing skills, highly targeting proper usage in grammar and mechanics as well as the broadening of vocabulary by way of context recognition and consistent practice as examined in a writing workshop.
Literary techniques are studied in an anthology of world literature, and at least one novel will be read and discussed throughout the summer session.
Middle School History
(1 academic block)
Middle school history presents a general background into the development of the United States from the pre-Colonial era to the Twenty-First century. A student examines the institutions, events and significant activities of the major historical occurrences and figures. The student views American History in order to gain a perspective on the manner in which our country developed into present day American society.
Middle School Math
(1 academic block)
This course is designed to prepare a solid foundation in basic arithmetic for success in high school math courses. This non-calculator course will build and reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills for integers, decimals and fractions. Graphing on inequalities and use of the cartesian coordinate system is introduced along with some real-world applications of the basic math skills covered in this course.
Middle School Science
(1 academic block)
The study of Life Science and Physical Science are the basis for this middle school course. The combined study of both fields provides a solid understanding of the fundamentals of scientific phenomenon occurring around us everyday.
The study of Life Science will be pursued through the first two weeks of the course. These endeavors will include the scientific method, characteristics of living things, cell theory, heredity and diversity of life. The second two weeks of the course will be filled with the study of Physical Science. These endeavors will include the properties/states of matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, matter in motion and basic chemistry of life.
Leadership and Character Development
(1 academic block)
Hargrave’s summer leadership/character development course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the foundations of character and leadership. The course will focus on Ten Pillars of Character to include (but not limited to): respect, trust, responsibility, courage, fairness and integrity; the Fourteen Leadership Traits; Eleven Leadership Principles; effective problem solving; and the definitions of leadership and character.
The course is taught through a variety of methods to include class discussions, lecture, expository writing assignments and the practical application of classroom lessons through team building exercises outside of the classroom.
Pre-Algebra
(1 academic block)
This course is designed for students who have adequate preparation in arithmetic but need additional preparation before Algebra I. Students are introduced to properties of the real number system and operations on rational numbers, introduced to solving one and two-step equations, some applications of algebraic use of integers, fractions and decimals.
Algebra I
(Repeat; High School Credit; 1 academic block)
This course will cover both parts of the Algebra IA/Algebra IB sequence in preparation for higher mathematics courses. The course will review real numbers, solving, graphing and writing linear equations in one or two variables, solving systems of equations, working with functions, polynomials, radicals, exponents, factoring and, if time permits, quadratic equations.
Robotics
(1 academic block)
The curriculum for Robotics is designed to engage students to solve a series of problems by using a systematic process to come up with a workable solution. Students will develop and use skills in computer programming, logic, mechanical skills, time management and teamwork to design and build simple robots to complete assigned tasks. Additionally, the history, current uses and the potential use of robots will be covered.
ASK A QUESTION ABOUT SUMMER SCHOOL!
Dr. Jim Tung
Summer School Coordinator
tungj@hargrave.edu
Direct 434-432-2683
Cell 434-441-6719
Amy Walker
Director of Admissions
walkera@hargrave.edu
434-432-2481 x2130
Dianna Lavoie
Admissions and International Counselor
lavoied@hargrave.edu
434-432-2481 x2148
