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Summer Programs 2010: Middle School

End of Year Math and Reading Assessments
Download the 2010 Registration Form

In addition to our customized one-on-one sessions this summer, we will be conducting  Elementary, Middle and High School Clubs and Classes designed to help students remain academically sharp and  get a head start for the coming school year.

Each 3 hour club session meets one day a week, and will focus on specific academic standards for the purpose of reviewing and maintaining skills per grade level. 

Reading Comprehension, Math and Writing

June 15th - July 22nd

Reading Comprehension	Math	Writing
Tuesdays	Wednesdays	Thursdays
1:00-4:00 PM	1:00-4:00 PM	1:00-4:00 PM

Reading Comprehension Club:
Students in grades 6-8 are expected to read and retain large amounts of information on a regular basis.  Our Reading Comprehension Club for middle school students will focus on specific reading comprehension strategies such as monitoring reading, connecting to text, asking questions, inferring meaning, determining importance, summarizing and synthesizing information.  Students will learn to read more efficiently and effectively.

Writing Clubs:
At CAEE, we understand that middle school students are often expected to write essays, frequently with minimal instruction and useful practice. Through this club, students will learn concrete methods to assist them in organizing and writing essays.  They will also gain a greater knowledge of the traits of writing which will help make their writing stand out among their peers.

Math Clubs:
Students will review critical math skills as they prepare for the coming school year.

Middle School Study Skills

Middle School can be both an exciting and scary time for students. They face increased academic and social demands. Their teachers and parents expect them to take a higher level of personal responsibility for their work and study habits. The students themselves desire more independence. Possessing essential organization, time management, and study skills can help students work more efficiently and effectively. Students and parents will notice an increased level of confidence.

Session A: July 26-30 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Session B: August 2-6 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Session Components:

Assessing Personal Learning Styles – Students will assess their personal learning style and recognize the importance of working with, rather than against, that style.

The Importance of Organization – Students will learn strategies for keeping their lives and assignments organized. They will look at the successes and problems that they have had with organization in the past and develop a plan of attack for the future. Students will learn how to:

• Set up a study space.
• Keep notebooks organized.
• Keep a master calendar.
• Prepare ahead for the next day

Time Management Skills – Students will learn how to set up a study schedule and juggle multiple academic demands. They will learn how to prioritize assignments, set goals, and evaluate the effectiveness of their time use.

Managing Long-Term Assignments – Students will learn how to tackle a long-term assignment, such as a research project or novel unit. They will practice understanding the requirements of an assignment, breaking the assignment into components, and estimating the amount of time that it will take to complete the assignment.

Studying for Tests and Quizzes – Students will learn effective methods for studying for tests and quizzes and learn that studying doesn't have to be boring.

Academic Coaching

Today’s students are often overscheduled andoverwhelmed. The demands of rigorous courses, after school sports and other extra curricular activities make “keeping-up” difficult for many. Students find themselves procrastinating, cramming, staying up late completing projects, papers and reports.

Academic Coaching helps students plan and utilize their time effectively and efficiently. Students learn how to learn as they become independent and self-regulated.

Initially, students meet with their academic coach for 6 one hour sessions. Follow-up consultations are highly recommended to be sure students maintain skills.

Call now to schedule your initial 6 hours of one-on-one coaching! Prepare this summer for the 2010-2011 school year!

Parent/Child Study Skills Workshop

Parents and children are introduced to a wide variety of study skills and organization strategies to help them start the new school year successfully.

Saturday, August 7 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Limited Space Available