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Summer Programs 2007

Important: CAS Summer Academic Requirements

We require continuing CAS students to enroll in our Summer School or plan to take at least 20 hours of tutoring. This continued education during the summer enables ours tudents to keep current learning 'fresh' as well as brush up their skills. This information will help in recommending the appropriate learning focus for the students this summer.

Please complete this Summer 2007 Academic Requirements form and return it to homeroom.
Thank you!

Brush Up Skills at CAS Summer School
Morning Program

At Charles Armstrong School, our academic program is specifically designed for students with language processing difficulties. During the summer, we provide a program that gives students the opportunity to brush up their skills in a three-week program focused on Reading, Writing and Mathematics for grades 1-8 plus Study Strategies for grades 6-8. Our summer school classes are offered to our regular fall students, incoming new CAS students, and students from other schools. It gives those students who are struggling with reading, writing and math skills a chance to benefit from Charles Armstrong School’s unique approach to learning and small group instruction.

We offer two three-week sessions of Summer School each summer. The CAS Summer School faculty is comprised of experienced Charles Armstrong School teachers and other educators with experience teaching students with language-based learning differences.
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Camp Armstrong
Afternoon Programs

Have some fun this summer by signing up for one of our Camp Armstrong Afternoon Programs. These afternoon programs are designed to tap into students' strengths and special interests. From Science, to Drama and Music, to Adventure Camp, to Technology, students have the opportunity to further explore their personal strengths and interests.
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Summer School Program

Session 1
 
Session 2
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
 
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
June 20 - July 10
 
July 12 - July 31

The Summer School class setting is both supportive and structured, and the carefully designed program encourages the development of learning techniques while increasing self esteem and a better understanding of one’s learning strengths and difficulties.

The Summer School faculty is highly skilled in integrating a simultaneous multi-sensory approach to language instruction. They understand the students’ unique learning styles and needs and design a program to meet those needs.

Tuition for each session: $1450
Tuition for each Afternoon Program: $900

Class Offerings

Please Note: Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment and teachers may be subject to change.

Classes for Grade 1
BAM 1 1st Grade - Getting Ready to Learn
In this first grade class, students are exposed to the fundamentals of learning so that their fall experience can be a successful one.
Session I & II teacher, Rosa Lee Johansen

Classes for Grades 2-8
The following classes are grade-specific offerings in which students will discover the joys of reading, writing and math integrating technology as appropriate. Each three week class integrates technology and focuses on all the aspects of Reading, Writing and Mathematics as appropriate for each grade level.

Reading: phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, comprehension

Writing: the writing process and different types of writing (expository, narrative, persuasive, descriptive)

Mathematics: brush up the basic, needed math skills

BAM 2 2nd Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics
Session I teachers: Nicole Haldeman; Georgie Wright
Fee: $1450

BAM 3 3rd Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics
Session I teachers: Heather Whitlock; Shannon O'Keefe
Session II teachers: Heather Whitlock; Jennifer McGreevy
Fee: $1450

BAM 4 4th Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics
Session I teachers: Penne Tognetti; Kristin Simons
Session II teachers: Penne Tognetti; Kristin Simons, Melissa Campbell
Fee: $1450

BAM 5 5th Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics
Session I teachers: Allison Norton; Andrea Cabano
Session II teachers: Allison Norton; Andrea Cabano, Jill Brady, Ann Myers
Fee: $1450

BAM 6 6th Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics (including Study Strategies)
Session I teachers: Kathryn Ellis; Jen Davis
Session II teachers: Jen Davis
Fee: $1450

BAM 7 7th Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics (including Study Strategies)
Session I teachers: Gayle Rosenberg
Session II teachers: Liz Walsh
Fee: $1450

BAM 8 8th Grade - Reading, Writing & Mathematics (including Study Strategies)
Session I teachers: Carol Galletta
Fee: $1450

CAMP ARMSTRONG AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

Session 1
 
Session 2
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
 
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
June 20 - July 10
 
July 12 - July 31

ADVENTURE CAMP (Grades 1-5)
BPM 1
Session I & II teachers: Russ Smith
Each afternoon, Camp Armstrong provides a structured program with sports, arts and crafts, swimming and other possible outingss. Students are placed according to age in small groups. They are encouraged to form new friendships and develop conflict resolutions skills as well as trust in one another. Our goal is to help build self-confidence, self-expression, leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork all in the spirit of summer fun!
Fee: $900

ADVENTURE CAMP (Grades 6-8)
BPM 2
Session I teacher: Jason Bradeen
Students will increase cooperation and teamwork skills through adventure course challenges, initiatives, and games; improving fitness level through games and non-traditional sports; and increasing creativity and self expression through creative art projects; all while having fun. Students will also be cooking, learning photography, and many more activities.
Fee: $900

DRAMA CAMP (Grades 3-5)
BPM 3
Session I teacher: Jill Drexel, Scott Douthit
Be creative and create. Dramatic exploration can provide students with an outlet for emotions, thoughts, and dreams. Come and explore a new role and experiment solutions in a safe atmosphere. Drama provides a positive and confident self image while enriching students' experiences through the arts.
Fee: $900

DRAMA CAMP (Grades 6-8) combined with BPM 3
BPM 4
Session I & II teacher: Scott Douthit
Students have the opportunity to experience musical theater, acting, improvisation, choral singing, and dance. The emphasis is on group performances.
Fee: $900

SCIENCE CAMP (Grades 3-5)
BPM 6
Session II teacher: Heather Whitlock
This summer, break out the collecting jars and join Ms. Whitlock on an awesome science adventure. Learn to sprout a bucket of slime, create a rock and mineral collection, grow a perfect crystal, learn a ton about meat-eating prehistoric reptiles, explore the brute force of earthquakes and volcanoes, feed and care for your own carnivorous plant, and get up-close and personal with reptiles and amphibians of all shapes and sizes.  Sign up today! 
Fee: $900

Summer School Application and Registration Forms

No Refunds available for Summer Programs.

Please download and complete the following forms, enclose the registration fee (check payable to Charles Armstrong School) and mail to:
Charles Armstrong School
Attn: Christy Cochran
1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA 94002

If you have any questions, please contact ccochran@charlesarmstrong.org.

 

 

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