Gilmour Academy's Summer Institute

Gilmour Academy 34001 Cedar Road Gates Mills, OH 44040 (440) 684-4542 www.gilmour.org

Summer Institute at Gilmour Academy is designed to help prepare students for the next academic year. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills, develop new talents or nurture their creativity. From summer math and science courses to enhancing study skills to LEGOŽ league robotics, our classes are designed to spark students’ personal interests and hone their skills.

We currently offer courses for Gilmour school credit and enrichment. Students do not have be enrolled at Gilmour Academy to attend these courses. All course information and pricing is provided on the following pages.

Registration is available online at www.gilmour.org/summercamp.

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Gutowski at (440) 684-4542 or gutowskij@gilmour.org.

Credit Courses

Geometry

Weeks Offered: June 10 - July 3 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Grade Level: Incoming Grades 9 –11 Credits: 1 Math credit

In this course students will analyze characteristics Prerequisite: Grade A or B in Algebra 1 and properties of two- and three-dimensional and recommendation from geometric shapes, develop mathematical arguments current math teacher. about a variety of geometric relationships, describe Instructor: Karen Roxbury spatial relationships using coordinate geometry, Register online today! apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. Students will receive credit for this course and the grade will be averaged into the GPA. Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Chemistry

Weeks Offered: June 10 - July 12 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Grade Level: Incoming Grades 9 –11 Credits: 1 Science credit

Prerequisites: Grade B in Physics, This is an introductory course in which the study Grade A in Algebra I and Geometry of the fundamental properties of matter provides OR Grade B in Algebra II Instructors: Bill Cumming and the foundation for the development of both qualitative Cindy Fidanza and quantitative models of chemical systems.

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The course includes an examination of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, periodicity, the behavior of gases, bonding, solution chemistry, equilibrium, thermo-chemistry, acids & bases, oxidation/reduction and electrochemistry. Laboratory work and related problem-solving exercises are integrated into most aspects of the coursework. This course provides students with an excellent foundation for understanding the molecular aspects of biology. Students will receive credit for this course and the grade will be averaged into the GPA. Attendance is mandatory and missing more than one class may result in forfeiting credit for the course.

Enrichment Courses

LEGO速League Robotics Introductory Engineering and Programming

The LEGO速 robotics course offers students the Weeks Offered: June 10 - June 14 opportunity to learn introductory programming Time: 8:30 a.m. - Noon Grade Level: Incoming Grade 6-8 skills while building and redesigning a robot to do challenging tasks. Students will also build Instructor: Jennifer Ault their analytical, engineering design and Register online today! communication skills. This course is designed to stand alone as a science application course or continue during the school year when the students will be able to join a team and compete against other schools.

Summer Study Skills Workshop

This class is designed to hone study skills necessary for success in the transition to high school. Students will examine their learning styles and develop skills in time management, organization, note-taking, studying and test taking. The course will also explore the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving and active reading.

Weeks Offered: July 8 - July 18 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Grade Level: Incoming Grade 9 Instructor: Whitney Daly

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