Summer Program
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Academics

Credit Courses - The summer is the perfect opportunity for students to devote themselves to a favorite subject, or concentrate on an area that needs improvement. Berkeley offers credit classes in a variety of disciplines. Classrooms are informal, but the content is stimulating. Consider a credit course this summer to open room for additional challenges during the school year. Consult the Berkeley Curriculum Guide for a full description of each course. Classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks.

The next two courses meet 6 hrs a day, 5 days a week, for 3 weeks.

*These courses are electives and do not count towards departmental minimum requirements for graduation.

Review Courses - Stumped by geometry? Is Spanish II "Greek?" Want to strengthen your English skills? Review courses are designed to help you get a fresh start in the fall. Teachers provide reinforcement and thorough explanation of concepts. Consider a review course to bolster confidence.

Classes meet 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. (The name of the review course is followed by the student's grade level as of September of the next school year. Consult with your academic counselor to assure correct placement.)

• Transportation is the responsibility of the parents. Most families wait until the first couple of school days and then form car pools among themselves.

• Dress for the summer session is informal but neat. No Hats.

• Expect one hour of homework for each classroom hour spent in credit and review courses.

• Rules prohibiting drinking, smoking and illegal drugs will be in effect; Berkeley student handbook rules continue to be enforced during the summer. Berkeley is a smoke-free campus.

• Berkeley emergency medical forms are required for new students.

• Students will be permitted to take one credit course or two review courses per summer.

• Berkeley recommends that you talk with the appropriate counselor when seeking the help of a tutor.

• All courses without a minimum number of registrants are subject to cancellation.

• Students who do not plan to attend for the full six weeks must inform the Summer Programs Office prior to the first day of classes or they will be charged full tuition. Weekly rates (Credit Course - TBA, Review Course - TBA) apply only to students attending these courses for fewer than six weeks.

Enrichment Programs

Summer of Excellence - What do the following have in common:

They are all filled with stars. Join us as we seek or become our own shining stars this summer while following the beam on our theme: "Reach for the Stars."

This summer will boast of "stellar" efforts as we enhance our skills in reading, handwriting, math, creative writing, computer, social studies, science and sports activities. July is a great time to review skills, expand knowledge, play and meet new friends.

Joanne Moore, Director of Summer of Excellence (e-mail: moorejoa@berkeleyprep.org), has been the Lower Division Director Berkeley for the past seven years. Her daughter, Jessica, is an upper division student and her daughter, Jennifer, graduated from Berkeley in '96.

Special Discount - $25 Early Bird Discount (if paid in full by April 15) OR $25 Returning Camper Discount. Only one discount per student allowed.

• Register early to ensure placement.

• Enroll children for their grade as of next September.

• Berkeley emergency medical forms are required for new students.

• Clothing is casual (athletic shoes are recommended).

• Students bring a snack and a lunch.

• Early drop-off is available but must be arranged in advance.

• For your convenience, Summer of Excellence is scheduled to allow students to participate in afternoon sports and life skills camps. Please see those sections of this website for more information.

Features

• Berkeley faculty

• small classes

• computer instruction

• encouraging, nurturing atmosphere

• enclosed, supervised environment

• souvenir T-shirt

• summer reading requirements

• introduction to Berkeley campus and teachers for new students

• confidence-building for the new school year