The 2024 summer program runs Monday, July 8th through Friday, July 26th. Morning classes are from 8:30 AM to noon, and afternoon classes are from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. All classes meet four days a week on Mon., Tu., Th., and Fri.
Grades listed always refer to the grade a student will have completed in June 2024.
Course Listings
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Grade requirement:For students completing Kindergarten.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Welcome, Math Adventurers! In this course, we will explore math concepts and develop mathematical thinking skills through fun projects and enjoyable activities incorporating art, literature, music, and movement. Using graphing activities and geometric art projects, we will investigate the relationships between math and our everyday lives. Also, we will develop pre-algebraic thinking skills by predicting, extending, and creating patterns with shapes, numbers, movements, and more. Working in cooperative groups and as a class, we will put on our problem-solving hats and use our critical thinking skills to solve logic problems. In order to deepen our understanding of more traditional math, we won’t be doing typical pencil-and-paper problems but instead will learn by having fun with math!
Schedules
ED4301.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Barbara Brock
Full
ED4301.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Staff
Canceled
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Seashore Science
AM or PM
760
Varies
Seashore Science close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: None
Grade requirement:For students completing Kindergarten.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
Seashores are rich natural laboratories for scientific exploration. In Seashore Science, we will learn about tides, tide pools, and the plants and animals of California's rocky seashores. Our budding scientists will study different tidal pool relationships using methods of investigation employed in both earth and life sciences. We will explore the seashore through class activities such as puzzles and games. Topics will include high and low tides, fresh vs. saltwater, camouflage, animal anatomy, and marine conservation. We will learn a lot about seashore life, including mollusks, crustaceans, univalves, bivalves, algae, plankton, and kelp. Also, we will use scientific methods of observation and keep detailed journals. The inner and outer workings of the tide pool plants and animals will be brought to life through songs, as well as arts and crafts projects.
Schedules
ED4303.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Karen Kemp & Annie Choy
Full
ED4303.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Karen Kemp & Annie Choy
Open
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 1.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Grab your hat and wand and join in on the fun! In Mathmagic, students will develop their reasoning skills and conceptual understanding, as well as strengthen their abilities in basic operations and procedural skills. The class will explore the topics of Data Analysis, Algebra, and Geometry, through games, magic tricks, team tasks, and art projects. Also, the class will read enticing storybooks from around the world as catalysts for intriguing mathematical investigations covering topics such as binary numbers, the Fibonacci sequence, googols, and more! The fun never ends because all of the learning is anchored in the exciting theme of magic.
Schedules
ED4311.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Allia Deland
Full
ED4311.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Allia Deland
Open
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Earth Sciences: Gee!-ology
AM or PM
760
Varies
Earth Sciences: Gee!-ology close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 1.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
Earthquakes, volcanoes, massive shifting plates, rocks and minerals, and the powerful forces of erosion--we will investigate these topics and more in this geology class. As budding geologists, we will examine the structure of our planet and the processes that shape it, and learn how to classify rocks based on how they were made. We will simulate earthquakes, volcanoes, fossil creation and erosion/deposition, all of which are part of the rock cycle. Students will carry out our experiments, sharing discoveries with classmates. In addition to many hands-on science explorations, we will learn about these incredible earth processes through stories, games, videos and art projects. A walking field trip to nearby Keller Beach gives kids a chance to get out in the world and observe geologic formations and processes in action! We will also work on developing key scientific skills, such as questioning, observation, data recording, modeling, carrying out experiments, communicating and comparing. By the end of class, we will be able to use our new knowledge to view the geological world around us in an entirely new way!
Schedules
ED4313.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bethany Lourie
Full
ED4313.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bethany Lourie
Open
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 1 or 2.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Exceptionally well-prepared First Graders may apply for this course.
Full course description
In this course, we will use our imagination and creativity to translate our thoughts into words and pictures. Exploring the world of comics, we will learn about illustrating techniques used to convey emotion and physical movement. We will also learn about story structure and use that knowledge when writing our own stories. We will investigate rhetorical devices, such as onomatopoeia and metaphors, to paint pictures with words. Learning from drawings by professional artists, we will develop our own ideas to express our imagination. Throughout the course, students will collaborate in cycles of feedback with their classmates and instructors, becoming more reflective in their writing process. Students will leave the class with a handmade artist portfolio displaying their writing and illustrating pieces!
Schedules
ED4321.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Pilar Souder
Almost Full
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Exploring Light and Vision
PM only
760
Almost full
Exploring Light and Vision close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 2.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
In this course, we will investigate the amazing properties of light, how our eyes function, and how our minds perceive visual information. Through hands-on activities, projects, and fun investigations, we will study rainbows, the human eye, invisibility, shadows, light waves, and optical illusions. We will also build kaleidoscopes, a model of the human eye, sun prints, and pinhole scopes. Students will become light and vision experts and will write their observations and notes every day in their scientific notebook. Throughout the course, our focus will be on exploring and understanding the relationship between light, vision, and how we perceive the world. You won't believe your eyes!
Schedules
ED4323.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Liliana Aguas
Almost Full
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Math Comes Alive
AM or PM
710
Varies
Math Comes Alive close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 2.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Math is everywhere around us and lives within us, but it is easy to lose sight of this fact in the confines of the classroom. In this class, we will take a fresh look at math through a modern and historical perspective, focusing on geometry and probability. We will also incorporate some financial literacy through a classroom economy wherein students will have a salary, pay rent, and operate a store. The class requires students to work both individually and in groups, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in solving problems. Students will create artistic designs, learn mathematical symbols from the past and present, explore concepts behind building sturdy architectural structures, hone their logical reasoning skills, use data to make predictions, and strategize in fun learning games. The goal is to deepen their appreciation of both the beauty and practicality of mathematics while planting seeds that will nurture their future experiences with math.
Schedules
ED4325.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nakia Baird
Full
ED4325.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Toby Jaw
Open
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Tropical Rainforests
AM or PM
760
Open
Tropical Rainforests close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 2.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
Explore the wonders of the tropical rainforest in this interdisciplinary course created for young scientists. Together we will investigate different aspects of rainforests: their plants and animals, their people, and their products. We will grow rainforest habitats and keep science journals detailing our observations through drawing and writing. We will research animals and write and create art projects about them. Also we will discover just how many rainforest products we use in our daily lives and learn how our choices as consumers can help protect rainforests and the species and people that live in them. Through stories, music, poetry, projects, science investigations and engineering challenges this class will bring the rainforest to life. Throughout this course, the emphasis will be on the essential nature of the world's rainforests: why we need the rainforests on our earth and what we can do to preserve them.
Schedules
ED4327.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nicole Lockwood
Open
ED4327.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Nicole Lockwood
Open
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 3.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
In this course, students will study the human body from the inside out. Students will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the inner workings of the body. Our exploration of anatomy will consist of hands-on projects, including dissections, models, DNA extraction, and other lab activities. Each student will chronicle their body discoveries in their detailed body systems book as well as the construction of a life-sized body model, which they will present on Open House and take home at the end of the program.
Schedules
ED4334.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Xanat Gonzalez-Darson & Amanda Foster
Full
ED4334.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Xanat Gonzalez-Darson & Amanda Foster
Open
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Mathematicians' Playground
AM only
710
Open
Mathematicians' Playground close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 3.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Calling all math lovers! In this course students will dive into mathematical reasoning and risk-taking. We will learn to develop multiple problem-solving strategies, evaluate our results, and explain our thinking to others. We will see how to apply our understanding of number sense, geometry, probability, and algebra to everyday real-life situations. By working both independently and collaboratively, students will find creative solutions and build their mathematical brainpower. This class will provide students with a supportive and fun environment for interaction with others who love mathematics.
Schedules
ED4335.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Frances Kim
Open
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Those Wonderful Simple Machines!
AM or PM
760
Varies
Those Wonderful Simple Machines! close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 3.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
In this course, we will learn about simple machines: levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges, and screws. We will study their origins, usefulness, and relationships to other machines. We will have hands-on opportunities with simple machines, draw pictures, and make our own models. While learning that gadgets are based upon the principles of simple machines, we will try to stump one another with unusual gadgets. We will learn about Ruben Lucius “Rube” Goldberg and his famous gadget cartoon pictures. As homework each of us will design and build a simple working model of his or her own Rube Goldberg-inspired gadget. After working a little at home every day in order to plan, assemble, and complete our final course projects by the last day, we will then present them for our Open House.
Schedules
ED4338.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kaitlin Marchesi
Almost Full
ED4338.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Kaitlin Marchesi
Open
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 25 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 3 or 4.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Exceptionally well-prepared Third Graders may apply for this course.
Full course description
Using creativity and imagination, we will delve into the world of lines, colors, shapes, and textures, crafting our own works of art and learning to think critically about the art we see. We will explore and build upon the basic concepts for each of these artistic elements, incorporating new techniques, materials and discoveries into final pieces each week. Daily projects and artist workshops will foster both individual creativity and more structured learning to help students build a strong foundation in each element. We will also study several modern artists who will help us understand how to use basic elements to create masterpieces. Finally, we will look at our art with critical eyes, thinking about the use of each principle and what it was like to work with the different materials. Students will have the opportunity to present their final art project on the last day of class.
Schedules
ED4340.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teresa Reyes
Open
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The Art and Science of Math
AM or PM
710
Almost full
The Art and Science of Math close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 25 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 4.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Mathematicians aren't the only ones to solve problems in their work. You can find mathematical problem solvers in virtually every field, and in everyday life we all think mathematically all the time. In this class, we will explore a variety of fun problem-solving opportunities where math is a useful tool and mathematical thinking is embedded. We will build stable structures out of unusual materials, learn how to solve Rubik's Cubes, design a water supply system for a fictional island, create beautiful art, play games, solve puzzles, and more. Students will exercise their mental muscles, find solutions to complicated problems, and make new friends.
Schedules
ED4343.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Liz Swerling
Full
ED4343.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Liz Swerling
Almost Full
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Authors' Corner
AM or PM
710
Open
Authors' Corner close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 20 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 3 or 4.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Exceptionally well-prepared Third Graders may apply for this course.
Full course description
Authors' Corner is a creative writing workshop in which students write fiction, autobiographical narrative, and poetry. Using freewriting, students practice following their thoughts to discover what ideas they have in their minds. Each student creates at least one short story, using what they have learned about plot structure, specific sensory details, metaphors and similes, and dialogue. Field trips to the beach, a "haunted house," and the neighborhood around the school allow students to draw inspiration from experiences outside the classroom.
Schedules
ED4345.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Heather MacLeod
Open
ED4345.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Heather MacLeod
Open
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Fluid Physics
AM or PM
760
Full
Fluid Physics close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 25 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 4.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
In this class, we will discover the amazing world of liquids and gases. By studying density and Archimedes' Principle, we will then find out how and why concrete boats and hot air balloons float. We will design and build our own model concrete boats and compete in The Great Concrete Boat Race. We will also make our own hot-air balloons. By studying surface tension, we will learn how water spiders can live on the surface of a pond and why bubbles act bubbly. We will investigate the best shape of a boat or airplane wing when studying Bernoulli's Principle and investigate how air flows around objects.
Schedules
ED4348.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Edward Raco Fuentes
Full
ED4348.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Edward Raco Fuentes
Full
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 30 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 4 or 5.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Exceptionally well-prepared Fourth Graders may apply for this course.
Full course description
Let your voice be heard! In this course we will work to develop our thoughts and ideas about the topics that matter most to us. We will learn to craft compelling arguments—ones that can really make a difference—in persuasive essays, letters to the editor, and the delivery of an essay as a speech! Each day we will practice writing in both formal and informal styles, critique writing samples, and work towards two published pieces for our class book and delivering a persuasive essay as a speech. We will practice the various stages of the writing process as we pre-write, draft, revise, and edit our arguments, both with our peers and by ourselves. By the end of the three weeks, you'll be amazed at how sophisticated and convincing your writing and speech can be!
Schedules
ED4350.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Eileen Walker
Full
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The Invisible Living World
AM or PM
760
Full
The Invisible Living World close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 25 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 4 or 5.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Exceptionally well-prepared Fourth Graders may apply for this course.
Full course description
In this course, students will explore the amazing diversity and complexity of the invisible living world, using microscopes to make discoveries that are impossible with the human eye alone. The course parallels the evolutionary development of living things, with the first week focusing on the most ancient single-celled organisms, such as bacteria; the second on organisms such as amoeba, algae and fungi; and the third on specialized cells of macroscopic multicellular organisms, such as humans. Students will learn about the intricate organization within seemingly simple life forms through direct observation, labeled pictures and diagrams, and readings. They will create their own microbe samplers on Petri plates by swiping door knobs, the soles of shoes, floors and other microbe-rich habitats. They will harness the power of yeast by making soft pretzel dough, and discover the good bacteria that turn milk into yogurt. A hay infusion lab will reveal the microscopic life hiding in dry grass. A simulated food poisoning lab will offer a view of the work of epidemiologists tracing the spread of pathogens. Students will keep a lab notebook with information on traits of life and cell structures, as well as sketches of what they observe. The concluding project will be researching and modeling a microbe of their choosing for the Microbe Zoo finale.
Schedules
ED4351.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hank Shih & Teresa Reyes
Full
ED4351.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Staff
Canceled
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Lab Chemistry
AM or PM
760
Varies
Lab Chemistry close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 30 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 5.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
In this lab course, we will observe physical and chemical changes, examine the properties of substances, hypothesize and investigate experimental outcomes, and utilize laboratory journals to record notes and observations. Students will be exposed to different branches of chemistry (i.e. forensics, environmental science, etc.) and develop their technical and analytical skills through exploration of the scientific method, properties of atoms and elements, acids and bases, chemical bonds, gases, climate change, and mixtures. They will also create and explain the chemistry behind crystals, polymers, ice cream, and more. As a culminating activity, students will plan and perform a chemistry "magic" show.
Schedules
ED4353.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Denny Ho & Emma Johnson
Open
ED4353.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Denny Ho & Emma Johnson
Full
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Digital Inventions
AM or PM
760
Open
Digital Inventions close
Creating Music, Movies & Games with Computers
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 30 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 5.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
Have you wondered what it would be like to work at a computer animation studio, as a game developer, or as a composer of electronic dance music? In this course, we will create pictures, animations, music, and interactive games using the Scratch block-based programming language. We will learn fundamental topics in computer programming through collaborative projects, covering principles such as variables, loops, conditionals, and method calls. Once you have these tools at your command, you will have the opportunity to create increasingly complex and remarkable projects! You will have the freedom to see how far you can take your programs as we learn about more advanced modules for the Scratch programming environment. The software that we will use is free, so you can continue learning and creating even after the class is over. This course is designed for students who have some experience with Scratch programming; however, students new to Scratch will be quickly brought up to speed and are welcome to apply!
Schedules
ED4355.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Henry Curtin
Open
ED4355.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Henry Curtin
Open
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The Physics of Motion and Force
AM only
760
Full
The Physics of Motion and Force close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 30 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 5.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
We will learn about Physics by exploring Newton's Three Laws of Motion and see them in action in hands-on experiments and projects. Course highlights will include studying the effects of constant acceleration, culminating in students shooting marshmallows from paper blowguns, learning about friction and the construction of a hovercraft large enough to ride on, Newton's Third Law as exemplified by air powered rocket cars, and learning about inertia with raw eggs.
Schedules
ED4358.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lou Morton
Full
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Self-study and homework required: Up to 60 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 6.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Solve mysteries, create mysteries, bury treasure on a deserted island, draw a secret map, and design your own board game—it's all in a day's work when you join us for Creative Problem Solving. In this course, students will encounter a variety of unique challenges. They will learn numerous problem-solving strategies, which can be applied to a wide variety of conundrums. Students will use various strategies, such as looking for patterns, drawing diagrams, working backwards, questioning assumptions, and using logical reasoning. We will work both collaboratively and independently to solve different challenges that can range from realistic to fanciful, including perplexing pictures, geometric problems, secret codes, logic puzzles, strategy games, and good old mysteries.
Schedules
ED4361.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Monique Duncan-Harris
Full
ED4361.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monique Duncan-Harris
Full
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Human Physiology
AM or PM
760
Varies
Human Physiology close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 60 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 6.
Tuition Total: $760 Total with full aid award (estimated): $260
Full course description
This class is for any student who has a body and is curious to know more about how it works! The course is organized around the organ systems that make up the human body. What happens to your food when you eat it? How strong are your muscles, and how quickly can they move? Why do your brain and eyes do crazy things when they’re confused? Hands on dissections will include hearts, brains, and eyeballs. As much as possible, our explorations will be activity-based and allow students to ask questions, make predictions, work with one another, and just generally have a good time. You’ll never look at your body the same way again!
Schedules
ED4363.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gene Vann & Gin Saepharn
Open
ED4363.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Gene Vann & Gin Saepharn
Full
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Writing for Secondary School
AM or PM
710
Full
Writing for Secondary School close
On site(Michelle Obama Elementary, Richmond, CA)
Self-study and homework required: Up to 60 minutes per class meeting
Grade requirement:For students completing Grade 6.
Tuition Total: $710 Total with full aid award (estimated): $210
Full course description
Through reading short stories, poetry, non-fiction and a novel, we will tackle the symbiotic tasks of reading and writing well. In order to build strong writing skills, we will practice the essential work of reading actively, deeply, and critically in order to analyze both the form and content of our texts. We will define, identify, and explain the effects of literary devices, styles and themes in literature, relating them to our own lives in order to develop more sophisticated analysis and writing. We will expand our linguistic wells through regular vocabulary work. Additionally, students will engage in daily class discussions and journal writing to strengthen their oral and written fluency. Our writing will include creative pieces—poems and creative fiction—and the culminating assignment will be a literary analysis essay, the bedrock of secondary school writing. We will also practice making revisions. At the end of class, students will have created a portfolio of their own writing that reflects their growth as young readers, writers, and intellectuals.
Schedules
ED4367.1
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nathan Slavik
Full
ED4367.2
M
T
W
T
F
MTuThF
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Staff
Canceled
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Hours per Week Estimate
The Hrs. per week column indicates the approximate time commitment per week, including class sessions, homework, and self-study, based on reports from previous years’ students.
It is important to note course prerequisites and grade level requirements when you are selecting your course choices, as not all courses are open to all students.
The course is open to students completing the listed grade levels this year. Grades listed in blue are recommended.
If no grade levels are listed, the course has prerequisites in addition to or instead of a grade level requirement; refer to the individual course description for details.
ATDP continues to update course availability every day as information changes. Courses can close quickly (or sometimes even reopen) depending on the number of applicants, the maximum size of the class, and whether any students decline their course placement.
Before application postmark deadlines: we project course availability based on the rate of applications for each class.
After the deadlines and before placement decisions are finalized: we project availability based on the number of applications for each class.
After placement decisions are finalized and admissions letters are sent out: we list actual availability based on the current number of enrolled students.
Spaces in these six-week courses are reserved for exceptional returning students who are ready for the challenge of demanding, rigorous coursework. The Director will determine admission and placement. Students who decide to apply to SD must complete an SD application. Former ED students applying to SD are considered new students for application purposes. The SD early application deadline is Wednesday, February 21 (recommended), and the standard deadline is Monday, March 18.
Since placement in SD is not guaranteed for returning sixth graders, a sixth grade SD applicant should also consider acceptable ED course choices as alternatives. ATDP staff will work with these applicants to find an appropriate course placement.
