Summer Prospects at Wooster
Upper School Workshops (Grades 9-12)
Summer Prospects Program
College Essay Writing
July 10 – August 11, 2017 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuition: $3,100
http://www.summerprospects.org
Summer Prospects is a half-day individualized intensive skill building program of fun academic support for students entering grades one through eight. As educators, we recognize how important doing well in school is to our children’s self-esteem. We also know how hard it is for a student to maintain the academic progress that he or she has made without summer work. With this in mind, we have created a summer program designed to meet each student’s unique needs. Summer Prospects is a non-graded program in which students are grouped by ability with respect to age. Families will receive a full academic report on their student’s work and progress in this academic skill building program. Students will have a fun summer program of individualized academic support and growth in the areas of reading, writing, math, and study skills. Fun activities will include weekly theme days, an ice cream social, and field day. Students will “Get The Edge” with low student to teacher ratio (maximum 6:1 student to teacher ratio), hands on learning, a multi-sensory approach, research based materials, and progress reports.
Academic Mini Courses Summer Prospects is offering Academic Mini Courses this summer for Upper School, Middle School, and Lower School students. Each workshop will include a combination of direct instruction, cooperative group work, and individualized one-onone instruction.
July 31 – August 11, 2017 9:00 – 10:30 am $500 The college essay is one of the most important aspects of the entire college application process, so you certainly want to present yourself in the most effective and polished manner. You will do a self inventory to discover strengths and values, learn the things that college admissions counselors look for, study examples of highly successful essays, practice various structures and approaches, and edit for clarity and persuasiveness. You will have an essay you can send off with confidence.
SAT Language Preparation
July 31 – August 11, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm $500 The new SAT exam can seem mysterious and daunting, but preparation can give you confidence and greater success. We will focus on the Reading, Writing and Language, and SAT Essay sections of the exam, with emphasis on the language and reasoning processes that lead you to correct answers. Practicing with sample exams, with individualized feedback, will help you increase your retention and proficiency.
OrganiZational Strategies For School and Home
August 14 - 18, 2017 9:00 - 10:30 am $250 The difference between working harder and working smarter is usually found in those organizational strategies that help you manage time, prioritize tasks, set goals, find things when you need them, and, perhaps most importantly, feel the satisfaction of doing your best. From your binder to your locker to your bedroom, you will be amazed at how much simpler your life can be.