Courses

Course	Instructor	Ages	Cost
Middle School Grammar (June 4-July 30)	Dr. Rachel Lott	10–15	$350
Middle School Grammar (June 4-July 30) $350 Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott Ages: 10–15 Class Meetings: Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. Designed for students in the middle school years, this course teaches students grammar through the award-winning MCT language arts curriculum’s Grammar Voyage text, supported through the practice workbook for that book, Practice Voyage. Students will be introduced to Michael Clay Thompson’s four-level grammar analysis of the parts of speech, the parts of the sentence, phrases, […] View Course Middle School Grammar (June 4-July 30)
High School Grammar (June 4-July 30)	Dr. Rachel Lott	13–18	$350
High School Grammar (June 4-July 30) $350 Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott Ages: 13–18 Class Meetings: Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. Designed for students in the upper middle and high school years, this course teaches students grammar through the award-winning MCT language arts curriculum’s The Magic Lens I text, supported through the practice workbook for that book, 4Practice I. Students will be introduced to Michael Clay Thompson’s four-level grammar analysis of the parts of speech, the […] View Course High School Grammar (June 4-July 30)
Essay Voyage Intensive Seminar (June 2-July 14)	Dr. Rachel Lott	10–14	$350
Essay Voyage Intensive Seminar (June 2-July 14) $350 Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott Ages: 10–14 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. THIS IS A FOUR-SESSION COURSE. Designed for students in their middle school years, this course introduces young writers to the art of essay writing, guided by the award-winning Michael Clay Thompson language arts curriculum’s Essay Voyage text. In this course, students will: Learn the basics of thesis statements and essay structure Get a gentle introduction […] View Course Essay Voyage Intensive Seminar (June 2-July 14)
MLA Intensive Seminar (June 3-July 15)	Dr. Rachel Lott	13–18	$350
MLA Intensive Seminar (June 3-July 15) $350 Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott Ages: 13–18 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. THIS IS A FOUR-SESSION COURSE. Designed for students in their early secondary school years, this course gives maturing writers advanced practice with MLA research assignments, guided by the award-winning Michael Clay Thompson language arts curriculum’s Advanced Academic Writing I text. In this course, students will: Learn how to conduct independent research while evaluating sources Develop […] View Course MLA Intensive Seminar (June 3-July 15)
A Preview of Pre-Algebra (June 3-July 29)	Allen Gross	8–12	$300
A Preview of Pre-Algebra (June 3-July 29) $300 Instructor: Allen Gross Ages: 8–12 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. This course teaches students the necessary problem-solving strategies that will enable them to solve algebraic equations. It is designed to provide an introduction to the subject, a chance for students to get a jump on the math expected in the upcoming year. Topics include set, numeration, operations, pre-algebra, pre-geometry, measurement, and probability and statistics. The […] View Course A Preview of Pre-Algebra (June 3-July 29)
A Preview of Algebra I (June 3-July 29)	Allen Gross	9–13	$300
A Preview of Algebra I (June 3-July 29) $300 Instructor: Allen Gross Ages: 9–13 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. This course is for students who are ready to begin algebra. It is designed to provide an introduction to the subject, a chance for students to get a jump on the math expected in the upcoming year. Students will be presented with several problem-solving strategies to apply to basic introductory algebra, including linear equations, ratios, […] View Course A Preview of Algebra I (June 3-July 29)
A Preview of Geometry (June 2-July 28)	Allen Gross	10–16	$300
A Preview of Geometry (June 2-July 28) $300 Instructor: Allen Gross Ages: 10–16 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. Geometry is one of the oldest and most practical branches of mathematics. It is frequently the branch of mathematics that students with dyslexia take to most readily. Geometry leads children to logical thought and proof by an essential sequence of reasoning. Its importance for understanding the basic order of the world around us can’t be […] View Course A Preview of Geometry (June 2-July 28)
A Preview of Algebra II (June 2-July 28)	Allen Gross	10–17	$300
A Preview of Algebra II (June 2-July 28) $300 Instructor: Allen Gross Ages: 10–17 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. This course is an essential gateway to enable students to succeed in higher mathematics, and as such, a great deal of time will be allocated to making certain that each student understands all aspects of the material. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the subject, a chance for students to get a […] View Course A Preview of Algebra II (June 2-July 28)
A Brief History of Math (June 2-July 28)	Allen Gross	12–18	$300
A Brief History of Math (June 2-July 28) $300 Instructor: Allen Gross Ages: 12–18 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. This course offers students a whirlwind tour through some of the great ideas in mathematics, starting with the ancient Babylonians and ending with some twentieth-century breakthroughs. Topics include examples from arithmetic, geometry, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, logic, and more. Students should understand that, because the topics will vary widely, the lessons will contain various […] View Course A Brief History of Math (June 2-July 28)
When Politics Became Bitter: America from 1790 to 1815 (June 1–July 27)	Dr. Steve Cox	13–18	$300
When Politics Became Bitter: America from 1790 to 1815 (June 1–July 27) $300 Instructor: Dr. Steve Cox Ages: 13–18 Class Meetings: Mondays, 2:00 p.m. THIS IS A ONE-SEMESTER COURSE. Contrary to popular belief, American politics has always been contentious and bitter. In fact, many of the Founding Fathers who were elected to Congress or who served in George Washington’s cabinet distrusted and disliked one another. This course will focus on the important decade of the 1790s, when two competing […] View Course When Politics Became Bitter: America from 1790 to 1815 (June 1–July 27)
The Civil War (June 3–July 29)	Dr. Steve Cox	12–18	$300
The Civil War (June 3–July 29) $300 Instructor: Dr. Steve Cox Ages: 12–18 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. In this course, students will look at some of the great battles and outstanding personalities of the American Civil War. They’ll also learn about what happened during the course of the war and the reasons for its outcome. Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Dates: June 3 – July 29 Student Support: The instructor […] View Course The Civil War (June 3–July 29)
The Philosophy of Biology: The Missing Link (June 3-July 29)	Dr. Sharon Kaye	13–18	$300
The Philosophy of Biology: The Missing Link (June 3-July 29) $300 Instructor: Dr. Sharon Kaye Ages: 13–18 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. The philosophy of biology examines the conceptual foundations of the life sciences. This course will focus on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. The instructor will explain how the theory works and apply it to various dimensions of human life. Students will read The Missing Link, an intriguing novel designed to highlight controversial issues raised by […] View Course The Philosophy of Biology: The Missing Link (June 3-July 29)
The Logic of Mysteries (June 2-July 28)	Dr. Rachel Lott	13–18	$300
The Logic of Mysteries (June 2-July 28) $300 Instructor: Dr. Rachel Lott Ages: 13–18 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. From the streets of Dupin’s Paris to the fog of Holmes’s London, students will study logic informally in the guise of mystery stories. Logical topics include deduction vs. induction, the development of the scientific method, real detection cases, types of evidence, and common fallacies and biases. The reading list will include Edgar Allan Poe’s The […] View Course The Logic of Mysteries (June 2-July 28)
Get Organized! Executive Functioning Strategies (June 2-July 28)	Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen	10–15	$300
Get Organized! Executive Functioning Strategies (June 2-July 28) $300 Instructor: Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen Ages: 10–15 Class Meetings: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. In this mini-course, students will learn how to get organized! The focus of the course is on equipping students with strategies they can use on their own that will enable them to execute tasks successfully throughout their lives. To do this, the instructor will present eight executive functioning skill areas. Each week, students will be […] View Course Get Organized! Executive Functioning Strategies (June 2-July 28)
Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Historical Fiction (June 3-24)	Dr. Caralina Evsikova	10–15	$150
Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Historical Fiction (June 3-24) $150 Instructor: Dr. Caralina Evsikova Ages: 10–15 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. THIS IS A FOUR-SESSION WORKSHOP. This summer book club is all about summer adventures that are full of secrets, surprises, and unexpected turns. Together the students will discuss three historical fiction books set in the 1930s and 1950s by American children’s writer and Newbery Honor-winner Jennifer L. Holm: Turtle in Paradise, Full of Beans, and […] View Course Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Historical Fiction (June 3-24)
Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Science Fiction (June 3-24)	Dr. Caralina Evsikova	10–15	$150
Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Science Fiction (June 3-24) $150 Instructor: Dr. Caralina Evsikova Ages: 10–15 Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. THIS IS A FOUR-SESSION WORKSHOP. This summer book club is all about science experiments and space exploration gone awry. Together the students will discuss three science fiction books by American children’s writer and Newbery Honor-winner Jennifer L. Holm: The Fourteenth Goldfish, The Third Mushroom, and The Lion of Mars. The first session of the workshop […] View Course Book Club for Middle Schoolers: Science Fiction (June 3-24)