Summer School 2013

Summer School Dates and Times:

• All first semester Math and Science remedial classes: Begin June 24, 2013 / End July 10, 2013 --- 8:00 AM to 12:40 PM
• All second semester Math and Science remedial classes: Begin July 11, 2013 / End July 26, 2013 --- 8:00 AM to 12:40 PM      
• All advancement classes: Begin June 24, 2013 / End July 26, 2013 --- 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• All enrichment classes: Dates vary by class.

All classes meet Monday through Friday.

First Session: June 24, 2013 - July 10, 2013

Second Session: July 11, 2013 - July 26, 2013

June 24, 2013 - July 26, 2013

• Honors Geometry & College Prep Geometry (full year/10 credits) at Servite. Only students who qualify for double math in their sophomore year may take geometry in the summer. If the student qualified for double HP math, then that particular student may take CP or HP Geometry in the summer. If the student qualified for double CP math, then that student may only take CP geometry in the summer.
• CP Algebra I (full year/10 credits) at Servite —CP Alg.I is for any incoming freshmen students who wish to advance to the next level of Math in the Fall, or open a slot in their schedule to take a foreign language or fine arts class. Students from other schools should contact the Servite Summer School Principal Andrew Katnic at akatnic@servitehs.org.
• Fundamentals of Art (full year/10 credits) at Rosary
• Drivers Ed/Health (one semester/5 credits) — Specifically offered for incoming Math Science and Full Honors students that do not want to take a zero period in their freshman year OR for students wanting to start a Fine Art in addition to their foreign language and are also looking to avoid a zero period during their frehsman year. (must be taken with Intro to Computers)
• Intro. To Computers (one semester/5 credits) — Specifically offered for incoming Math Science and Full Honors students that do not want to take a zero period in their freshman year OR for students wanting to start a Fine Art in addition to their foreign language and are also looking to avoid a zero period during their freshman year.  (must be taken with Driver's Ed/Health)

Mission Statement-To provide students flexible and meaningful opportunities to remediate coursework during the summer school session.

This summer Servite High School is excited to offer select courses in a hybrid learning environment. Students will enjoy the convenience and flexibility of accessing course instruction, assignments, and interaction all online, and then will come on campus to complete tests and major assessments and reinforce the conversations that took place online.

Each semester course will span the whole 5 week summer school session. Students will meet on the first day for an orientation, which will explain course expectations and procedures. Students will then go home and begin working on the course online. After they have finished a unit students will come back on campus to take a test at a predetermined date and time. Imagine having the freedom to travel, play sports, or make up extra classes while still completing a semester’s worth of work. All you will need are your course materials, a computer, an email address, and internet connection, and you can work from virtually anywhere.

The following remediation courses will be offered in a hybrid format:

• Theology I Semester 1-

• The purpose of the first semester is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course they will learn about the Bible, how it was formed, and its value to people throughout the world.

• Theology I Semester 2

• The purpose of the second semester is to introduce students to the Mystery of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God, the second person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation to us from God. In learning about who He is, the students will also learn who He calls them to be.

• Theology II Semester 1

• THE PASCHAL MYSTERY—The Mission of Jesus Christ

• DESCRIPTION: This course examines the process of God’s plan of salvation, which is principally accomplished through the life, death, Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  It studies in detail the five Old Testament Covenants that are fulfilled in the New Covenant of Jesus Christ.

• Theology II Semester 2

• THE CHURCH—Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church

• DESCRIPTION: This course examines the nature and reality of the Church both within history and beyond it.  It challenges the student to understand Scripture and Church teachings and to lead the student to become more committed and active member of the Church.

• Ethics Semester 1

• This course asks: What does our Catholic tradition teach about how we ought to live? What is Catholic ethics? What do we need to create a just society? What would a just society look like? What actions and choices foster our full humanity? We will explore these issues from both a philosophical and Catholic historical and theological position. The course will also explore contemporary social problems from the perspective of Catholic social teaching. This class requires critical analysis of you, your moral decision making, and contemporary issues.

• Ethics Semester 2

• This course asks: What does our Catholic tradition teach about how we ought to live? What is Catholic ethics? What do we need to create a just society? What would a just society look like? What actions and choices foster our full humanity? We will explore these issues from both a philosophical and Catholic historical and theological position. The course will also explore contemporary social problems from the perspective of Catholic social teaching. This class requires critical analysis of you, your moral decision making, and contemporary issues. This is an honors level course.

• World History Semester 1

• This course remediates semester one of World History which is a survey of major societies, cultures and movements from prehistoric to modern times. It includes political, social, religious, cultural and intellectual trends. Students will understand ways that societies evolve, the factors that sustain them, they ways they decline, and the points of comparison and contrast among them in order to understand the roots of current world issues.

• World History Semester 2

• This course remediates semester two of World History which is a survey of major societies, cultures and movements from prehistoric to modern times. It includes political, social, religious, cultural and intellectual trends. Students will understand ways that societies evolve, the factors that sustain them, they ways they decline, and the points of comparison and contrast among them in order to understand the roots of current world issues.

• US History Semester 1

• This is a comprehensive course that traces the growth and development of the United States from the colonial period to WWI. Emphasis is placed on key personalities, social structures, economic patterns, and political institutions.

• US History Semester 2

• This is a comprehensive course that traces the growth and development of the United States from WWII to the present. Emphasis is placed on key personalities, social structures, economic patterns, and political institutions.

• English I Semester 1

• This course remediates the first semester of Freshmen English. The topics within the course consist of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of American literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• English I Semester 2

• This course remediates the first semester of Freshmen English. The topics within the course consist of Candide by Voltaire, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of classic literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• English II Semester 1

• This course remediates the first semester of Sophomore English. The topics within the course consist of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of American literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• English II Semester 2

• This course remediates the first semester of Sophomore English. The topics within the course consist of Candide by Voltaire, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of classic literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• English III Semester 1

• This course remediates the first semester of Junior English. The topics within the course consist of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of American literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• English III Semester 2

• This course remediates the first semester of Junior English. It will cover Candide by Voltaire, a survey of both American and English poetry, creative writing, and grammar.  By the end of their summer school session, students will have evaluated and analyzed a work of classic literature, examine the purpose and function of poetry, develop their tone and voice as writers, and have examined and enhanced their grammatical skills.

• Spanish 1 Semester 1

• Spanish I (CP) will introduce the student to the sound system and grammatical structure of the Spanish Language. The focus will be on the developing and increasing skill levels in the areas of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Concepts covered for first semester will be: Useful Spanish expressions, greetings/farewells (vocabulary), Spanish alphabet, nouns and articles, numbers 0-30, 31 and higher, subject pronouns, present tense of SER, telling time, classroom (vocabulary), days of the week, months of the year, present tense (-ar) regular verbs, gustar and similar verbs, interrogative words, present tense of ESTAR.

• Spanish 1 Semester 2

• Spanish I (CP) will introduce the student to the sound system and grammatical structure of the Spanish Language. The focus will be on the developing and increasing skill levels in the areas of aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.Concepts covered for second semester will be: family (vocabulary), descriptive adjectives, possessive adjectives, present tense (-er, -ir) verbs, present tense of tener/venir, pastimes (vocabulary), present tense of “ir”, stem-changing verbs (e:ie), (o:ue), (u:ue), (e:ie), verbs with irregular “yo” forms, vacation (vocabulary), seasons, weather, ordinal numbers, Estar with conditions and emotions, present progressive,  Ser vs. Estar, direct object pronouns, colors.

• Spanish 2 Semester 1

• Spanish II (CP) is a continuation of Spanish I (CP) that includes useful vocabulary with cultural connections, regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and future tense with its various subgroup tenses and forms. Concepts covered for first semester will be: Ser vs. Estar, definite/indefinite articles, descriptive/possessive adjectives, present tense –ar, -er, -ir verbs, tener/venir, present tense of “ir”, stem changing verbs and irregular “yo” form verbs, preterite tense of regular verbs, irregular verbs, stem-changing verbs, spelling changing verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, gustar and similar verbs, double object pronouns, demonstrative adjectives, reflexive verbs, doctor’s office (vocabulary), imperfect tense, preterite vs. imperfect

• Spanish 2 Semester 2

• Spanish II (CP) is a continuation of Spanish I (CP) that includes useful vocabulary with cultural connections, regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and future tense with its various subgroup tenses and forms. Concepts covered for second semester will be: Constructions with Se, adverbs, technology (vocabulary), familiar commands, por vs. para, reciprocal reflexives, stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns, household (vocabulary), relative pronouns, formal commands, the present subjunctive, subjunctive with verbs of will and influence, nature (vocabulary), subjunctive with verbs of emotion.

• Spanish 3 Semester 1

• Spanish III (CP) is a continuation of Spanish II (CP) that includes useful vocabulary with cultural connections, regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and future tense with its various subgroup tenses and forms.

• Spanish 3 Semester 2

• Spanish III (CP) is a continuation of Spanish II (CP) that includes useful vocabulary with cultural connections, regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and future tense with its various subgroup tenses and forms.



FAQ

What is hybrid or blended instruction?

"Hybrid" or "Blended" are names that describe courses that utilize both traditional face-to-face "seat time" and online learning activities. The purpose of a hybrid course is to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning.

Will students get the same content as traditional instruction?

The content, learning objectives, curriculum mapping are all the same as traditional instruction.

Will students earn the same about of credit as traditional instruction?

Students will receive the same amount of credit as a traditional course. If a student is enrolled in a remediation course he/she will earn the credits necessary to recover a failing grade. Non-Servite students should verify with their school that Servite hybrid remedial courses will transfer to their transcript correctly.

How often will students be required to be on campus?

Depending on the course students will be required to be on campus 1-2 times per week.  All students will need to attend an orientation on the first day of summer school. All major test and finals will be completed in person on campus.

What if a student  plays sports or is taking another summer school class during the day?

Students can still enroll in an online course even if he/she has other commitments during the day. The advantage of hybrid learning is that students can work on their course work in the evening or whenever they are free. Please be advised that we do not recommend having more than 3 major commitments at any given time during the summer. For example: One traditional summer school class, one hybrid class, and one sports class. Or Two hybrid and one sport. Each course no matter the format requires time and commitment.

What if a student  fails a hybrid summer school course?

If a student fails a hybrid course, he/she would need to retake the remedial hybrid course either during the school year or next summer.

What assignments would a student be expected to complete during the course?

Most course will have reading assignments, video lessons, forum discussions, quizzes, and tests. Tests will be taken on campus at a time arranged by the teacher. Students must pass each test with a 70% or higher to pass the course.

What if we have a vacation planned during the 5 week course?

Although we advise vacations to be planned before or after the summer school session, if a student has computer and internet access he/she may be able to keep up with the coursework while on vacation. If he/she would miss an in-person class meeting, he would need to make arrangements with the teacher to make up the seat-time, prior to leaving on vacation.

How much time would be required each night?

Plan on working approximately 2 hours per day on each hybrid course.

What materials are required to take a hybrid class?

Students must have access to a computer, email, and internet connection. Students may use public libraries to access computers and the internet. Each individual course may require additional materials such as a textbook or online resource.

Where can I get the required books for the courses?

We strongly recommend that you purchase e-textbooks as those will arrive fastest. If e-textbooks are not available order the textbook at least one week prior to the start date of the course. Kno.com is a platform which has some of the required texts and is compatible on iOS, Web-Based, and Android devices. Here are some other links that you may find helpful in obtaining the required materials:

• World History

• US History

• Spanish

• Theology 1 and 2

June 24, 2013 - July 26, 2013

Courses are for incoming Servite freshmen who have received an acceptance letter noting a conditional acceptance or for those wishing to attend summer school for enrichment purposes.

Pre-Algebra: $350 tuition

Pre-Composition: $350 tuition + classroom materials

Reading/Academic Game Plan: $350 tuition + $85 classroom materials

If a class is canceled by Servite, summer school fees will be refunded. Once a student attends a class period the summer school fee is non-refundable.

For more information please call Roxanne Barrera / Servite Summer Administrative Assistant at (714) 774-7575 ext. 1110, or Charlene Romano cromano@rosaryhs.org, Rosary Summer School Principal, at (714) 879-6302.