Lower School Courses For students entering Grades KA - 5

Our summer classes for Lower School students offer small class sizes with low student-to-teacher ratios to allow for individualized attention. As in past years, an English for Academic Learning (EAL) teacher will also be available to offer support to varied learning environments. Many of our LS students attend TYPA camp in the afternoon, and we coordinate closely with TYPA to ensure that students transition to their afternoon activities safely.

LITERACY EXPLORATIONS Grades KA & K

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

The KA/K summer school program is designed to meet the needs of young learners. Students will be engaged in a wide variety of learning activities that will help their skill development while also promoting social interaction, independence and a love for learning.

Essential skills that will be covered include developing beginning reading, writing, listening and oral language skills. Students will build on prior knowledge and skills in a way that personalizes:

• The development of beginning and developing reading and writing skills, including sound/letter correlation, consonant blends, sight words, rhyming, creating stories and descriptive language.

• Beginning and developing oral language skills including speaking in complete sentences, speaking with confidence in front of others, using oral language to explain/ describe/direct/ ask questions,using correct noun/verb agreement, etc.

READING & WRITING SUMMER WORKSHOP Grade 1

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

The Grade 1 reading and writing summer school program is designed to provide students with a balanced literacy framework that will help build reading, writing, listening and oral language skills. Children will develop a lifelong love of learning, improving their ability to express individual thoughts through independent reading workshops and individual writing workshops.

Essential skills that will be covered include:

• The continual development of the overall literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• Building a rich and descriptive vocabulary to retell, analyze, identify, discuss and reflect on their studies.

• A study of the main elements of storytelling that include understanding of plot, setting, character and solutions.

All Grade 1 activities may include painting, arts and crafts, reader’s theater, reading workshop and writing workshop.

Session 1 and Session 2 of this course will explore different topics, therefore students who enroll in both sessions will not be repeating the same course.

READING & WRITING SUMMER WORKSHOP Grade 2

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

The Grade 2 reading and writing summer school program is designed to provide students with a balanced literacy framework that will help build reading, writing, listening and oral language skills. Children will develop a lifelong love of learning, improving their ability to express individual thoughts through independent reading workshops and individual writing workshops.

Essential skills that will be covered include:

• The continual development of the overall literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

• Building a rich and descriptive vocabulary to retell, analyze, identify, discuss and reflect on their studies.

• A study of the main elements of storytelling that include understanding of plot, setting, character and solutions.

All Grade 1 activities may include painting, arts and crafts, reader’s theater, reading workshop and writing workshop.

Session 1 and Session 2 of this course will explore different topics, therefore students who enroll in both sessions will not be repeating the same course.

STEM EXPLORATION Grades 2 & 3

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Students are introduced to basic principles related to Science, Technology, Math and Engineering through daily projects and challenges that will require planning, creating, testing and improving solutions. Students will also spend time engaged in daily written reflections in a simplified Writing Workshop activity.

STORY WRITING & ILLUSTRATION Grades 2 & 3

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course is designed to inspire and challenge budding authors as they are guided through the process of writing and illustrating stories. Students will be guided through the steps of identifying engaging and concise stories, writing in a manner that interests and motivates the reader, and illustrating these stories using a variety of art mediums. The class will involve two teachers, one who will focus on the writing process and one who will focus on the art aspect of illustrations. Students will be encouraged to improve their writing and expression through art in this enjoyable and motivating class.

READING & WRITING SUMMER WORKSHOP Grade 3

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This Grade 3 summer program is based on literacy units from the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program, and is designed to provide students with opportunities to take charge of their own learning in reading and writing. Students will also be practicing their speaking and listening skills through whole class and small group work. This course will help students prepare for the Grade 3 English curriculum, where they will continue to build stamina and strategies in reading and writing fiction and nonfiction genres with increased complexity.

In the reading unit, students will focus on strengthening their comprehension skills in reading different genres. Essential skills that will be covered in reading may include:

• Deciding what information is most important to grasp and remember

• Using the text and context to determine the meaning of words

• Understanding the difference between literal and non-literal text such as metaphors and analogies

• Expressing the student’s own point of view about characters or a text

In the writing unit, students will use the writing process across a variety of short- and longer-term writing projects. Essential skills that will be covered in writing may include:

• Organizing writing pieces into a clear beginning, middle, and end

• Using transition words to connect various parts of their pieces and to conclude

• Considering word choice in light of the audience or genre

• Editing for conventional uses of grammar and spelling

Session 1 and Session 2 of this course will explore different themes and topics, therefore students who enroll in both sessions will not be repeating the same course.

ENGINEERING & MAKER LAB Grades 4 & 5

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This dynamic, hands-on course is geared for students’ creative exploration in the fields of engineering and computing. Students will have the opportunity to engage in intensive engineering-rich project development with world-class tools. Each day will consist of a discussion of powerful ideas, minilessons, immersive learning experiences designed to challenge students’ thinking, substantial time for project work, and a reflection period.

Students will enjoy access to a remarkable fabrication lab, a library of books, computercontrolled fabrication tools, cutting-edge electronics, robotics equipment, and craft materials to support their learning.

PUBLIC SPEAKING & COMMUNICATIONS: Grades 4 & 5 Finding Your Inner Voice

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course seeks to develop students’ speaking, listening, and writing skills, and is ideal for students who are interested in building their confidence as communicators! Students will learn the fundamentals of public speaking, active listening, and how to persuasively share their ideas and observations through a variety of different activities. This course is a great opportunity for students to develop their communication skills in a positive, nurturing environment.

RESEARCH & PRESENTATION SKILLS Grades 4 & 5

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course is designed to strengthen the non-fiction reading, research and presentation skills of students before entering upper elementary/middle school where these skills are necessary for academic success. Students will engage in a variety of learning activities designed to teach them to understand complex non-fiction texts. Emphasis will also be placed on oral and visual presentation skills that will allow students to present their findings with confidence and effectiveness. They will also learn how to accurately paraphrase their learning into their own words using a variety of note taking strategies. Evaluating the reliability and validity of sources will also be examined in this course.

This course is designed for students with an interest in non-fiction reading and learning. Research will be conducted around topics of interest to the students at their appropriate reading level, so an advanced level of English reading is not required.

READING & WRITING EXTENSION

Grades 4 & 5

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

In this course, the student will be inspired and challenged to read and write in a variety of genres. Some of the genres they may explore are odes, memoirs, fantasy, literary essay, and historical fiction. We will read mentor texts and look at how the literary elements are used, such as foreshadowing, flashbacks, cliffhangers and more. To deepen our comprehension skills, we will have book club discussions, share reviews and work on a story project.

With a focus on the writing process and craft techniques, students may try writing in different genres, using their writing notebooks. Students will publish a variety of pieces. Furthermore, we will have fun investigating the use of punctuation and grammar through a variety of activities. As you can see, students will learn to read like writers and write like the authors they admire. If you love to read and write stories, this class is for you.

STORY WRITING & ILLUSTRATION

Grades 4 & 5

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course is designed to inspire and challenge budding authors as they are guided through the process of writing and illustrating stories. Students will be guided through the steps of identifying engaging and concise stories, writing in a manner that interests and motivates the reader, and illustrating these stories using a variety of art mediums.

The class will involve two teachers, one who will focus on the writing process and one who will focus on the art aspect of illustrations. Students will be encouraged to improve their writing and expression through art in this enjoyable and motivating class.

W E R S C H O O L C O U R S E S

Middle School Courses For students entering Grades 6 - 8

Our Middle School summer courses offer a range of enrichment courses in a small class setting. These courses include “introductory” courses, giving students completing Grade 5 a glimpse of what to expect in Middle School, math enhancement as well as technology and robotics courses.

ART

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Grades 6, 7 & 8

The goal of this course is to help students to think like an artist/designer, learn to come up with new ideas, and use the right tool to bring their ideas to life. In this course, students will learn to create using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, TouchDesigner, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Photoshop, Meshmixer and Blender to work on projects at the intersection of Art and Design. There will be several opportunities for students to work with both analog and digital tools, to transform traditional, physical art forms into digital pieces, and vice versa. For example, students may create physical clay figures then use technological tools to turn them into digital objects; or students may first create digital artwork then print them into physical paintings. Projects will involve the use of 3D scanners, 3D printers, Laser cutters and new media art tools (audio and video). There will also be several opportunities for students to use traditional art mediums, including drawing and painting.

In the first week of the course, students will be exploring different art materials and learning new techniques. In the second week, students will be working on independent capstone projects.

Building Competitive Bots

Grades 7 & 8

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 2 only: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Students will be guided through the process of design to create three modules: base & motion, lift, & intakes. There will also be an element of Game Theory and analysis. Students will exit the course with a competitive robot and a thorough Design Journal that will take them right into the Competitive Robotics season.

Coding Bots Using Python

Grades 6, 7 & 8

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 W(8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course is all about using text-based python to control a microprocessor and sensors. It is an intensive zero to hero program that will take students from beginning coding to an intermediary level. Class size is limited to 12 students.

Ms Scientific Research

Grades 6, 7 & 8

Course Fee (per two-week session):NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1: June 12 – June 23

Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This course is designed to explore science through practical, interactive activities and projects meant to boost creativity, curiosity and imagination, while developing basic scientific analysis and problem solving skills. Key areas of focus will be ecology, biology, chemistry, and physical science, with an emphasis on observation and data collection both inside and outside the classroom. Students who sign up for this class should have enthusiasm for the subject and a keen interest in preparing for success in both Middle and Upper School Science.

ENGLISH READING, WRITING & PUBLIC SPEAKING Grades 6 & 7

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm)

This English Reading, Writing and Public Speaking course is primarily designed to help students prepare for the rigor of English class in Middle School. This course is suitable for students of all levels. For students already proficient in English, this course will extend their ability to read and analyze literary texts, as well as strengthen their oral expression and writing skills, helping to prepare them for academic success in the Middle School English program.

For the reading portion, this course will center on reading a designated novel. As we read the novel, students will be guided in the process of annotating the text, highlighting and labeling literary techniques and examples of figurative language. Each day students will be engaged in lessons that guide them through the process of analyzing the novel. Furthermore, each day will have a grammar focus lesson, where students will learn to create effective sentence structures, identify and understand parts of speech and marks of punctuation.

The writing portion of the course will include daily assignments where students will write in a variety of different genres (some free choice and some assigned). While using their writing notebooks and laptops, students will publish a variety of pieces including personal narrative, fiction and literary analysis.

The public speaking component of the course is designed to be stress free and fun. Some daily activities may include the following: one minute monologues, poetry in two voices and joke telling.

Strengthening Foundational Skills For Academic Success

Course Fee (per two-week session): NT$44,680

Schedule: Session 1 only: June 12 – June 23 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grades 6, 7 & 8

Building a solid basic foundation in reading and writing skills is important for academic success. In this course, instruction is tailored to the individual needs of each student, and may also include grammar, vocabulary, and other learning strategies. This class has limited enrollment and is geared towards EAL and Academic Support students; however, other students who need additional help in these areas will be considered.