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7th Grade English
Picture this, the year is 3023 and a millennium has passed since summer school at Holly Springs High School. The world might be glistening with amazing inventions and flying cars, or perhaps society is faced with Dark Ages and troubling times. Only time will tell as we contemplate the age old question of what does the future hold? This summer we will be diving into various stories that take place in futures both good and bad. As we explore our texts, including our class novel Among the Hidden, we will practice a variety of skills including: -
Register now Best for students who were in 6th or 7th grade in spring 2023 (ages 11-13) High School English
This summer we will embark on a journey through literature with our primary text being The Odyssey by Homer. We will use supplemental literature to provide background information on the two cultures to contextualize the book and tackle required standards and objectives. We plan to utilize a variety of media such as videos, photographs, and music to fully immerse students into Greek and Roman culture and help further analyze the book. Our goal is to create an effective, structured, and engaging learning environment for our high school students.
Register now Best for students who were in 9-11 grade in spring 2023 (ages 14-17) High School Non-fiction English (History/Social Studies)
How have people changed the world? How do you make progress? In this we are going to focus on civil rights over time in U.S. history, discussing how people reform society. From populism and progressivism to women’s suffrage and the African American civil rights movement, we are going to learn how people changed the world! Join us as we look at the key people and events that shaped this imperfect and complex country.
Topics and skills covered will include:
Best for students who were in 9-11 grade in spring 2023 (ages 14-17) Algebra
Do you enjoy spending time on your phone? Could you scroll TikTok videos for hours at a time? Or would you rather play video games all day? No? How about cars? Do you like fast cars? Fancy cars? Motorcycles? Planes? No? Then do you like electricity? Running water? Medicine? Stuff that comes from a factory? Supermarkets? Do you like buying your food from a store instead of growing it yourself? If you need a kitchen knife, do you want to dig iron ore from your backyard and forge a blade using only tools you sourced and constructed yourself? Can you explain how the inside of the TV works? No to all that? Then do you at least like hot chips? Then you already admit you absolutely need math in your life. Almost nothing of our modern world is possible without math. Algebra is a crucial part of the mathematical puzzle that, when put together, helps humans understand, analyze, and explain our physical world. Without mathematical knowledge, humans would not have all of the technologies, processes, tools and toys we sometimes take for granted in our daily lives. Be a part of the trendsetting crowd by learning algebra. Show respect to those who brought you all your favorite things by committing to a summer of Algebra. Get to know the facts underlying the machines that we can hardly imagine living without by restarting your adventure with ALGEBRA! Launch your career of the 21st century with MATH in Holly Springs in summer 2023.
Register now Best for students who were in 9-11 grade in spring 2023 (ages 14-17) |
8th Grade English
In 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA), we strive to create a classroom that is creative, explorative, and collaborative.' This summer, we will be traveling around the world using the power of literature. This will incorporate actively listening, discussion-oriented lessons that engage the reader, inspire achievement, and promote higher-order thinking. By creating high expectations for the learner, our students will be equipped to take on challenging situations, motivate themselves and their classmates, and master complex skills and concepts. In our classroom, students and teachers respect one another. All directions are followed the first time they're asked, and we refrain from cell-phone use in order to maximize learning and community-building. When students meet these expectations, they are recognized and celebrated by their classmates and teachers, which includes positive calls home, school shout-outs, and the opportunity to earn the Student of the Week award.
Register now Best for students who were in 7th or 8th grade in spring 2023 (ages 12-14) Middle School Non-fiction English (History/Social Studies)
Welcome to Middle School Non-Fiction English. Join us as we follow the course of American History. Starting as early as the writing of the Declaration of Independence to the America we live in today, America has been made up of a diverse collection of people. This summer, we are attempting to answer the question: “What's the recipe?”. We will explore the histories of these different groups, how they have been treated, and how they have contributed to the country that they belong to. With a specific focus on how the American people have shaped our government, changed our culture, and led our nation through crises, we will use historically important sources and literature so that our students can develop both English/reading and social studies skills. Our hope is that the students this summer will learn to celebrate both the similarities and the differences that exist within the United States, and they understand how they fit in the culture of America.
Register now Best for students who were in 6th-8th grade in spring 2023 (ages 11-14) Middle School Math 
Imagine this! You are sitting there reading a math article, when a pigeon appears with a package just for you. The package shows a hologram and gives you these instructions: You are being recruited to fight the fight of spreading Mathematical Knowledge across Holly Springs! If you choose to accept this mission, you will discover each week new mathematical concepts that you will add to your toolbox. Each week, we will train you in the fields: Number Systems, Equations and Expressions, Geometry, Ratios and Proportions, and Statistics. It is very important that you take heed to all of these skills and ONLY use them for the greater good. We know that you and your fellow spy-mates, with the help of you Middle School Math Teachers, will succeed in this mission!
Register now Best for students who were in 6th-8th grade in spring 2023 (ages 11-14) Biology/General Science
Imagine a world where you can go back and see how famous things were invented first. How scientists would observe daily life events and find answers about things happening to us and our surroundings. Imagine a day without instagram, snapchat, facebook, tiktok!!!! It is scary, isn't it. Those were created because software engineers evolved and used their knowledge to produce something like tiktok. During this summer, we will spend just five weeks bracing ourselves against the knowledge of biology, why we look the way we do, how plants produce , how animals reproduce. Experiments that can blow your mind and projects to prove yourself mad as well.
Weekly topics include:
Best for students who were in 7-11 grade in spring 2023 (ages 12-17) |
