Denver Academy 2017 Summer Program Brochure

2017

SUMMER

PROGRAM DISCOVER THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN DENVER!

Elementary and Middle School

Session I: June 12 - July 7 Session II: July 10 - August 4 High School SESSION

June 12 - July 14

www.denveracademy.org/summer

CONTENTS

Summer Excursions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Our summer excursions are open ONLY to Denver Academy students.

Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Experiential Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Rocketry, welding, athletic training camp, a girls only science and math class, and computer programming and electronics are among the offerings this summer.

Elementary Day Camp “Journey”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Quick Hitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Join your favorite teachers for a bonanza of fun, enriching, and enjoyable week-long activities throughout the summer!

Fit them into your schedule–choose one week or several.

College & Transition Counseling / Results Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tuition Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Our Mission Denver Academy inspires and empowers diverse learners through a student-centered, differentiated, and transformative education.

Denver Academy: The Way You Learn Best

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SUMMER EXCURSIONS

DA Summer Excursions 2017 These trips are open ONLY to Denver Academy students.

Each student candidate must interview with DA teacher trip leaders and receive an invitation to enroll in these summer excursions.

New York City

World is Your Oyster

Take a luscious bite out of the Big Apple! Travel with Mr. and Mrs. Fritzsche to New York City. Museums, Broadway performance, restaurants, art galleries, Statue of Liberty, NBC Studios, 9/11 Museum, street life and so much more!

Spend five days/four nights guided by World Strides travel experts, the professionals in arranging educational, lifechanging journeys for students.

Denver Academy’s “World is Your Oyster” summer travel program takes learning out of the classroom and into places of fabled beauty and cultural diversity. Each trip offers a once-in-alifetime opportunity for Denver Academy high school students to see the marvels of distant lands and explore classroom earth.

For middle school students only!

Cost: $3,089 per person Travel dates: June 19-23 Deposit to secure place due: April 1 Full payment due: May 15 Open to: Middle School (7th-8th grade) For more information or to enroll, please contact: Vanessa or Kris Fritzsche Middle School Teacher/Dean of Arts and Media 303 777 5870 x331/x279 kfritzsche@denveracademy.org vfritzsche@denveracademy.org

For high school students only!

The southeast Asia adventure this summer will be traveling to Laos, Thailand and other countries in that region accompanied by English-speaking guides.

Cost: $5495 per person, not including travel visas Travel dates: June 15-29, Itinerary is subject to change.

Deposit to secure place due: TBD by teachers Full payment due: March 15, 2017 Open to: DA students entering 10th grade in 2017-2018 who are invited and interviewed by teacher trip leaders.

For more information or to enroll, please contact: Ramsey Brookhart, High School Teacher 303 777 5870 x238 • rbrookhart@denveracademy.org Cayla Berry, High School Teacher 303 777 5870 x225 • cberry@denveracademy.org

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ACADEMICS

Elementary and Middle School

Session I: June 12 - July 7 (Four Weeks) Session II: July 10 - August 4 (Four Weeks) High School

June 12 - July 14

(Five Weeks)

Our long-standing program has helped thousands of Denver Academy and non-Denver Academy students strengthen their math, reading, writing and study skills and have an opportunity for credit recovery.

• High School classes are one hour and thirty minutes each and are scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

There will be a short break for lunch for high school students taking classes after 12:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

• High school students can receive a half (0.5) credit per class upon completion of the course work.

• Report cards are generated for each student’s progress and will be mailed at the conclusion of the Second Session.

denveracademy.org/summer Our summer school courses are open to Denver Academy and non-Denver Academy students.

To register, please go to our website: www.denveracademy.org/summer.

It is strongly recommended that all non-Denver Academy high school students taking courses for credit verify that course grades and credits are transferable to their home school.

Please note: There is a non-refundable $50.00 fee due at the time of registration.

We reserve the right to cancel classes/activities if there isn’t sufficient enrollment.

Differentiated Instruction

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Elementary and Middle School

June 12 - July 7

Session I

Age Group Tuition Grades 1-6 Each Course: Session I & II Grades 1-6 $520.00 Grades 1-6 Grades 7-8 High school students will receive .5 credits upon the successful Grades 7-8 completion of each academic Grades 7-8 course. High school credit is Grades 7-8 awarded to students who have finished 9th grade or higher in For each Elementary Math, Reading and Writing class in Session I there are three levels of instruction; 1) 1st-2nd grades; 2) 3rd-4th grades; 3) 5th-6th grades. There is flexibility in student 2016-17. placement which allows for emphasis in remediation, review, or challenge enrichment.

Elementary and Middle School

July 10 - August 4

No classes will be held on Tuesday, July 4th 2017

Session II

Course Name Course Time Elementary Math 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Elementary Math 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Elementary Reading 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Elementary Reading 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Elementary Writer’s Workshop 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Elementary Writer’s Workshop 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Middle School Math 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Middle School Readers/Writers Workshop 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Age Group Tuition Pay by May 1, 2017 Grades 1-3 to receive a Grades 4-6 5% Discount Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Grades 7-8

For each Elementary Math, Reading and Writing class in Session II there are two levels of instruction; 1) 1st-3rd grades and 2) 4th-6th grades. There is flexibility in student placement which allows for emphasis in remediation, review or challenge/enrichments.

High School

June 12 - July 14 Course Name Course Time High School Algebra I 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

High School Algebra II 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

High School U.S. History 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

High School Writer’s Workshop 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

High School Literature 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

High School Geometry 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

High School Pre-Calculus 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Age Group Tuition Grades 9-12 Each Course Grades 9-12 $520.00 Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12 Pay by May 1, 2017 for Session I & II to receive a Grades 9-12

5% Discount

Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12

High School courses are intended to prepare students towards future content, offer remediation, or for credit recovery, not advancement towards graduation.

All students will be evaluated and placed into appropriate levels for mathematics, reading, and writing in their respective classes the first day of class.

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ACADEMICS

Course Name Course Time Elementary Math 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Elementary Reading 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Elementary Writer’s Workshop 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m..

Middle School Math 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Middle School Study Skills 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Middle School Reading 9:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Middle School Writer’s Workshop 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

experiential education

The Art and Science of Rocketry

Welding: Section I & II Kris Fritzsche Must be entering 9-12th grade in 2017-2018 (Limit 6 for each class) July 24-28 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • $595.00 July 31- August 4 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • $595.00 These two classes are for students who have enrolled in a previous class with a DA welding instructor, Mr. Fritzsche, are experienced and knowledgeable in how to work safely in a metal arts studio or have experience with power tools, welding or other fabrication processes.

Alan Price • 2nd-7th Grades Must be entering 2nd grade in 2017-2018 (Limit 10) June 12-16 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $205.00 Students will build and launch model rockets and learn about the history of space flight and exploration.

Athletic Training Camp Kyra Ruscio Must be entering 8th-12th grade in 2017-2018, staff/faculty (Limit 10 for each class) June 12-16 10:00 a.m. • Noon $235.00 June 19-23 10:00 a.m. • Noon $235.00 Students AND faculty/staff! Join Coach Kyra Ruscio to get fit and ripped. Become a better and more inspired athlete by improving your strength and endurance through boot camp training, weight lifting, pylometrics, stretching and direct instruction in correct technique to avoid injury and maximize development.

Pay by May 1, 2017 to receive a 5% Discount

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Experiential Education Pay by May 1, 2017 to receive a 5% Discount Age Group 2nd-7th Grades 9th-12th Grades 9th-12th Grades 8th-12th Grades / Staff, Faculty 8th-12th Grades / Staff, Faculty

Fee $205 $595 $595 $235 $235

Quick Hitters

See Page 7-9 for Details Course Name Course Dates Course Time Age Group Fee In the Kitchen June 19-23 Noon - 3:00 p.m.

7th-12th Grades $220 In the Kitchen July 31-Aug 4 Noon - 3:00 p.m.

7th-12th Grades $220 Computer Programming and Electronics June 26-30 9:00 a.m. - Noon 8th-12th Grades $350 CEO Summer Camp* July10-21 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

6th-8th Grades $1,650

July 24-Aug 4 Per Two-Week Camp Girls’ STEAM Collaborative June 19-23 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

8th-12th Grades $375 Tech-Craftacular!

Denver Photography June 19-23 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6th-12th Grades $275 Intro to Ceramics June 12-16 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1st-12th Grades $275 Intro to 3D Digital Modeling June 26-30 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6th-12th Grades $275 and Printing College & Transition Counseling August 1-3 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rising Juniors & Seniors $315 *see results-learning.com to register for this camp or call (303) 771-1160 to learn more about this camp

Tutoring and Supervision

See Page 9 for Details Course Name Course Dates Course Time Age Group Fee Orton-Gillingham Intensive Reading Intervention $1,595.00 for each 20-hour With Denver Academy Literacy Specialists June 12-August 4 NA NA intensive workshop.

No 5% discount for this service.

Supervision Between Classes June 12-August 4 NA NA $18/hr

by Day Camp Staff $27/90 Minutes

class block time

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Class Fees

Course Name Course Dates Course Time Art & Science of Rocketry June 12-16 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Welding - Section I July 24-28 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Welding - Section II July 31-Aug 4 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Athletic Training Camp June 12-16 10:00 a.m. - Noon Athletic Training Camp June 19-23 10:00 a.m. - Noon

DAY CAMPS

Pay by May 1, 2017 to receive a 5% Discount

Elementary Summer Day Camp “Journey” Monica Johnson and Kalee Duggan • Ages 7-12 This program is for students entering 1st - 6th grades in 2017-18 Denver Academy’s day camp, known for its nurturing, gentle challenge and affirmation of each camper will offer a memorable and FUN summer for your child under the tutelage of Denver Academy’s stellar, seasoned, and skilled faculty. Students will participate in swimming, creative

game play, arts & crafts, weekly thematic units, field trips to Jump Street, Platte River rafting, watching Rockies baseball, Phillip S. Miller Park, and Jungle Quest to build their confidence and develop fine, gross motor, spatial, interpersonal, and body-kinesthetic skills in a structured yet loving environment. If you have questions re: our summer day camp please contact Chris Hegele, Director of Summer Programs at 303 777-5870 x 247 or chegele@ denveracademy.org

Course Name Course Time

Age Group

Fee

AM Half Day Camp “Journey”

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1st-6th Grades

Week / $403

PM Half Day Camp “Journey”

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

1st-6th Grades

Week / $446

Full Day Camp “Journey”

8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

1st-6th Grades

Week / $845

Executive Functioning Skills Camp C.E.O. Summer Camp

by Results Learning Camp Dates: C.E.O. Session 1) July 10th – July 21st C.E.O. Session 2) July 24th – August 4th Participants: 6th through 8th grade Camp Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily Fee: $1,650.00 Results Learning’s C.E.O. Summer Camp teaches and reinforces executive functioning skills necessary for success in school and real-life. Executive functioning skills taught include organization, planning, time management and self-advocacy. Your child will work in small groups to promote social skills, collaboration and cooperation.

Children spend each morning learning explicit, academic executive functioning skills. In the afternoon, we apply the learned skills through planning and executing enjoyable and entertaining activities and field trips. Our activities include,

but are not limited to, a trip to a Rockies game, hiking, cooking, swimming and other fun activities designed to reinforce executive functioning skills.

Students will: • Identify a “planner” system which works for him/her • Develop tools to become an effective self-advocate • Set three goals for the first month of the school year • Apply executive functioning skills to real-life scenarios • Identify how to complete homework more efficiently • Develop a homework routine • Have a blast and look forward to each day For more information Contact Results Learning at 303.771.1160 or www.resultslearning.com “My sons left C.E.O. Summer feeling empowered and prepared for the new school year.”

M. Cross- Denver, CO

Academics in A.M./Recreation in P.M. (Elementary)

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(One Week Activities)

Wanda Zimmermann and Lloyd Linnell Must be entering 8th -12th grade in 2017-18

Limit: 13 students June 26-30 • 9:00 a.m. - Noon. • $350.00 How are your computer programming skills? Electronic skills? Lilly-pad & Boe Bot building skills? Interested in knowing more? Well, come meet your fellow techies, hone your skills and let your inner geekdom flourish. We will celebrate technology and crafts using PBASIC, Parallex, C++, Arduino, plus much more! What will you build? Come! Create! Program!

Denver Photography

Intro to Ceramics

Tommy Laird

Tommy Laird

Must be entering 6th-12th grade in 2017-18

Must be entering 1st-12th grade in 2017-18

Limit: 14 students June 19-23 • 8am - 3pm • $275.00 Students will embark on mission to document Denver’s wonders using photography’s best practices. Each day of this trip features a session off-campus photography followed by an editing and printing session.

Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own camera and any associated equipment (memory card, tripod, additional lenses, etc.) Students without access to their own equipment can borrow from the school’s limited supply. Fee includes admission to various venues. Appropriate attire includes weather-appropriate clothing, good walking shoes, sun protection, a backpack, and a water bottle.

Limit: 14 students June 12-16 • 8am - 3pm • $275.00 Handcraft personalized clay sculptures including artistic creations for artsake and functional pieces like cups and bowls. Learn the basic process of how clay is fired and glazed. Every artist will leave with at least one art piece or more depending the speed of the artist.

Having clothes that can get messy is suggested; where they can be stored in lockers, however aprons are available.

Intro to 3D Digital Modeling and Printing Tommy Laird Must be entering 6th-12th grade in 2017-18

Limit: 14 students June 26-30 • 8am - 3pm • $275.00

Girls’ STEAM Collaborative TechCraftacular!

Learn how to 3D model objects in a virtual space using computer-aided design and drafting software (CADD) and see them come to reality by printing them! Learn the basics of how to design an object for the best printing quality and understand how the printer works. By the end of one week, students will leave with at least one 3D printed object. A flash drive or SD card is recommended but not required.

Wanda Zimmermann and Bradie Zaletel Must be entering 8th-12th grade in 2017-18

In the Kitchen Must be entering 7th-12th grade in 2017-18

Limit: 10 students Matt Dastin - Session I: June 19-23 Vanessa Fritzsche - Session II: July 31Aug 4 Noon-3:00 p.m. • $220.00 All kids need to know how to cook.

Come and practice this essential and fun skill with Vanessa Fritzsche and Matt Dastin. We will work through a menu that includes a complete meal, tackling different courses on different days. You will have a complete packet of recipes so you can recreate the feast for your family. We will also address etiquette, nutrition, and tips on hosting.

Quick Hitters

Computer Programming & Electronics

Limit: 13 Students June 19-23 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m • $375 Spend a week this summer expanding your skills in all things STEAM! (Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics) This week will be an all girls hands on experience, focusing on the intersection of science, technology, and crafting. Projects include paper, yarn, fabric, LEDs, micro-processors and nature. Come create!

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TUTORING

Denver Academy College & Transition Counseling

Does your child struggle with reading, spelling and writing?

Course Name: Navigating the College Search & Application Process Instructors: Dr. Jill Corbin & Ms. Carey Eskesen Participants: Rising juniors and seniors (completed sophomore or junior year) Limit: 12 students Dates Offered: August 1st-3rd, 2017 from 8am-3pm Fee: $315 per student

Orton-Gillingham Intensive Reading Intervention

For many high school students, the college search and application process can be pretty overwhelming. Reduce your anxiety by attending a three-day workshop with two experts in the college counseling field.

As a workshop participant you will: embark on the college search, develop a better understanding of the college application and additional requirements, create a Common Application account, begin a college application, identify a college essay topic and better understand the significance of the college visit.

For questions about the course, email jcorbin@ denveracademy.org or call 303.777.5870 x230.

DA-Model Trained Teachers Visual-Verbal Reading instruction

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This one-on-one intensive reading intervention is taught by Denver Academy literacy specialists.

This tutorial, using the Orton-Gillingham approach, is designed to strengthen a student’s phonemic awareness and general language ability. While progress will vary with each individual child, a minimum of 20 instructional hours is recommended. An initial hour-long assessment is required prior to the start of any instruction. Call Chris Hegele at 303 777 5870 x247 to set up an assessment appointment with a DA literacy specialist.

Cost: $1,595.00 for each 20-hour intensive workshop.

No 5% discount for this service.

tuition information

Elementary and Middle School

Session I: June 12 - July 7 (Four Weeks) Session II: July 10 - August 4 (Four Weeks) High School

June 12 - July 14

(Five Weeks)

Tuition = $520 Each Academic Course • All summer school courses are open to Denver Academy and non-Denver Academy students.

• If a high school student accrues more than two absences (three tardies equal one absence) during the five week high school session he/she will be withdrawn from class. No credit will be awarded and no refunds given.

• DA students need to be current on their tuition balance before registration.

• No student will be able to attend Denver Academy Summer Courses or Camps until payment has been received in full.

• No refunds will be given to students withdrawing from classes after June 16th for Session I; July 14th for Session II. • All students should bring writing instruments, three-ring folder, and loose-leaf lined paper for your classes on the first day. If other specific supplies are required, teachers will provide students with a list on the first day of class.

• Summer Program students are governed by rules and regulations and policies and procedures as outlined in the 2016-17 DA student handbook. Go to www.DenverAcademy.org/summer for the 2016-2017 Student Handbook.

• Payment in full is required at the time of registration to guarantee your child’s place in a class or activity. Payment in full is expected by registration or within five business days of registration. If payment is not received by Denver Academy on or before May 1, 2017 registration for that class will be cancelled.

• Cancellations of any paid summer program activities by parents after May 1, 2017 will result in a 50% refund.

• Parents who register their elementary or middle school-age student for non-consecutive classes during the morning academic session must also register them to join the AM Day Camp between classes (see Tutoring and Supervision on page six for costs) • Report cards are generated for all students enrolled in academic classes and will be mailed at the conclusion of the second session.

• We reserve the right to cancel classes/activities if there isn’t sufficient enrollment.

CREDIT for course completion: • .5 credit will be issued upon successful completion of each high school academic course in the five-week high school session to high school students who have finished ninth grade or higher in 2016-2017.

• .25 P.E. credit will be issued upon successful completion of one week Athletic Training Camp class for students who have finished 9th grade or higher in 2016-2017.

• It is strongly recommended that all non-Denver Academy high school students taking courses for credit verify that course grades and credits are transferable to their home school.

ACCREDITATION: • Denver Academy is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Questions? Please call Chris Hegele, Director of Summer and Seasonal Programs at (303) 777-5870 x247 or email at chegele@denveracademy.org

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Your input is important to us. Part of our development plan is to expand our Summer Program with courses and activities that are valuable and of interest to our parents and students.

If you have any suggestions on how we could improve our Summer Program, please email Chris Hegele at chegele@denveracademy.org. Thank you in advance for your time and effort in helping us to better serve you.

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