Detailed K¹² Summer School Program Course Information

Get a detailed look at our courses being offered as part of the 2009 K¹² Summer School Program. All courses are 2 semesters unless otherwise noted.

High School
Core Courses
Algebra I
Geometry
Biology
Literary Analysis & Composition (English I)


Electives
Skills for Health *
Digital Photography and Graphics *
Game Design I *
Web Design *
Computer Literacy I *		 Foreign Languages
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
French I
French III
French II
German I
German II
Latin I
Latin II
Chinese I
Chinese II
AP Spanish Language
AP French Language
Middle School Elementary School
Foreign Languages
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
French 1
French 2
German 1
German 2
Chinese 1
Chinese 2		 Foreign Languages
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
French 1
French 2
German 1
German 2
Latin 1

* One-semester courses
  • The pacing guides for each semester have been condensed to four weeks (20 instructional days), so that a two-semester course can be completed in eight weeks.
  • Students are expected to commit 4-5 hours a day per course for high school courses, and 2-3 hours a day for K-8 languages.

Summer Session Start Dates

Start Date End Date Courses Available
Summer I A 6/15/09 7/13/09 Semester 1 for core subjects; all electives
Summer I B 7/16/09 8/12/09 Semester 2 for core subjects; all electives
       
Summer II A 7/01/09 7/29/09 Semester 1 for core subjects; all electives
Summer II B 8/03/09 8/28/09 Semester 2 for core subjects; all electives

World Language courses may start at any time.

Payment terms and refund policy.

Core Courses (High School)

Algebra I
In this course, students explore the tools of algebra. Students learn to identify the structure and properties of the real number system; complete operations with integers and other rational numbers; work with square roots and irrational numbers; graph linear equations; solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable; solve systems of linear equations; use ratios, proportions, and percentages to solve problems; use algebraic applications in geometry, including the Pythagorean theorem and formulas for measuring area and volume; complete an introduction to polynomials; and understand logic and reasoning. A $64.00 materials charge applies.

  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Geometry
Students learn to recognize and work with geometric concepts in various contexts. They build on ideas of inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, concepts, and techniques of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. They also develop an understanding of mathematical structure, method, and applications of Euclidean plane and solid geometry. Students use visualizations, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Topics of study include points, lines, and angles; triangles; right triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional solids; geometric constructions; symmetry; the use of transformations; and non-Euclidean geometries. A $74.00 materials charge applies.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Biology
In this course, students focus on the chemistry of living things: the cell, genetics, evolution, the structure and function of living things, and ecology. Students follow a program of online study days alternating with review-and-assessment days. Lessons include extensive animations, hands-on laboratory activities, reference book study, and collaborative activities with virtual classmates. A $325.00 materials charge applies.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Literary Analysis & Composition I (English I)
In this course, students work on their written and oral communication skills, while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze works of literature, both classic and modern. A $79.00 materials charge applies.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Electives (High School)

Skills for Health
This course focuses on important skills and knowledge in nutrition; physical activity; the dangers of substance use and abuse; injury prevention and safety; growth and development; and personal health, environmental conservation, and community health resources. The curriculum is designed around topics and situations that engage student discussion and motivate students to analyze internal and external influences on their health-related decisions. The course helps students build the skills they need to protect, enhance, and promote their own health and the health of others.

  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Digital Photography and Graphics
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to edit digital photos to create images that have visual impact. Using GIMP 2.0, whose functions map to those of Adobe Photoshop CS 2, students learn the basics of photo composition before moving on to technical topics, such as working with layers and masks, adding special effects, and combining images and type to create powerful graphics. At the end of the course, students will have completed a variety of original projects for their graphic design portfolios.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Game Design I
This course is for anyone who loves gaming and wants to design and build original games from scratch. Students learn how to use popular game-development software to create engaging, interactive games in a variety of styles. After learning about game genres, students learn about all aspects of the game-design process. From there, it's on to a series of increasingly challenging hands-on projects that teach all the elements of successful game development. This course provides a solid foundation in the essentials of game design. Game Design I requires the purchase of Multimedia Fusion 2.0 through another vendor.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.
Web Design
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of Web design, from planning page layouts to publishing a complete site to the Web. Through real-world design scenarios and hands-on projects, students create compelling, usable websites using the latest suite of free tools from Microsoft.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Computer Literacy I
Today's students must be able to effectively use technology to research, organize, create, and evaluate information. This course provides a foundation in the skills and concepts that define computer literacy in the twenty-first century. From the basics of keyboarding to Internet research techniques, document creation, and digital citizenship, students practice essential skills through individual and team projects.
  • Get full details on this course by downloading the Scope & Sequence document.
  • Pricing: 4-week course (with teacher) originally $375—now $338!
    Pricing: 8-week course (with teacher) originally $750—now $675!
  • To purchase courses or get additional pricing information, call 866.637.1986 toll free.

Foreign Languages (High School)

Spanish I
Students begin their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are initially trained to recognize key sounds and basic vocabulary, not only in written form but also through ear training that leads quickly to oral production. Vocabulary and grammar topics are introduced in an ongoing adventure story that prompts students to use skills from all four language learning areas. Students learn fundamental grammar as embedded in authentic spoken language. Cultural information covers major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.


Spanish II
In this continuing introduction to Spanish, students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. A continuing storyline introduces and reinforces new vocabulary, while activities prompt students to analyze meaning from context, and then to reproduce new vocabulary in real-life oral expression. Additional verb tenses and idiomatic expressions are also introduced. As in Spanish I, students learn grammar through supplemental texts supplying traditional charts, tables, and explanations. Cultural information addresses Spanish as it is used around the globe.

Spanish III
Intermediate Spanish students who have a strong base of vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills reach a new level of mastery and fluency in this course. Through games and compelling stories, students learn advanced grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on correct accents and comprehension of real-world native speech. Error-recognition technology helps students eliminate common mistakes from their speaking and writing.
French I
Students begin their introduction to French with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign-language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are initially trained to recognize key sounds and basic vocabulary, not only in written form but also through ear training that leads quickly to oral production. An ongoing adventure story introduces vocabulary and grammar topics, and prompts students to use skills from the four language learning areas. Students learn fundamental grammar as embedded in authentic spoken language.

French II
In this continuing introduction to French, students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. A continuing storyline introduces and reinforces new vocabulary, while activities prompt students to analyze meaning from context, and then to reproduce new vocabulary items in functional real-life oral expression. Additional verb tenses and idiomatic expressions are also introduced. As in French I, students learn grammar through supplemental texts supplying traditional charts, tables, and explanations.

French III
Intermediate French students who have a strong base of vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills reach a new level of mastery and fluency in this course. Through games and compelling stories, students learn advanced grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on correct accents and comprehension of real-world native speech. Error-recognition technology helps students eliminate common mistakes from their speaking and writing.
German I
Students begin their introduction to German with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are initially trained to recognize key sounds and basic vocabulary, not only in written form but also through ear training that leads quickly to oral production. An ongoing adventure story introduces vocabulary and grammar topics, and prompts students to use skills from the four language- learning areas. Students learn fundamental grammar as embedded in authentic spoken language.

German II
In this continuing introduction to German, students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. A continuing storyline introduces and reinforces new vocabulary, while activities prompt students to analyze meaning from context, and then to reproduce new vocabulary items in functional real-life oral expression. Additional verb tenses and idiomatic expressions are also introduced. As in German I, students learn grammar through supplemental texts supplying traditional charts, tables, and explanations.

Latin I
This introduction to Latin clarifies the traditionally difficult aspects of the language through vocabulary that follows all standard Latin rules but allows students to tell modern stories connected to a contemporary adventure. Students study familiar vocabulary so they can bring into focus the special characteristics of Latin, notably noun cases and declensions. They receive ongoing practice in vocabulary and grammar, which leads to the study of post-Classical Latin, both ecclesiastical and secular, as embodied in the Vulgate Bible and medieval Latin texts.

Latin II
Students with a foundation in Latin refine their skills through compelling language lessons, as well as historical and cultural studies. They go from the basics of Latin to a higher level of sophistication through a learning methodology that uses games and stories. Students concentrate on fostering their ability to read and understand (without using a dictionary) classical Latin from a variety of authentic sources.
Chinese I
Students use compelling stories, games, videos, and multimedia experiences in this introduction to Mandarin Chinese. They learn the elegant simplicity of Chinese grammar and the subtleties of Chinese pronunciation through entertaining lessons that give a base of conversational ability and listening comprehension. Students build a foundation for reading and writing in the Chinese language through an adaptive technology that lets them choose an approach that works best for them. All-new graphics, videos, and games keep students engaged, and make learning languages exciting.

Chinese II
Students continue with engaging stories, games, videos, and multimedia experiences in this second level of Mandarin Chinese. Students further their understanding of Chinese grammar and pronunciation through lessons refining previous practice of conversational ability and listening comprehension. Innovative cultural videos and lessons build awareness of the rich legacy of Chinese culture. Students expand their foundation for reading and writing in Chinese through adaptive technology, providing opportunities to generate fun narratives, a range of well-formed sentences reflecting a solid grasp of grammar structures, and a wide vocabulary. All-new graphics, videos, and games keep students engaged, and make learning languages exciting.

AP Spanish Language
In AP Spanish Language, students perfect their Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. They study vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the language, and apply what they’ve learned in extensive written and spoken exercises. By the end of the course, students will have an expansive vocabulary and a solid working knowledge of all Spanish verb forms and tenses. The equivalent of a college-level language course, AP Spanish Language prepares students for the AP exam and for further study of Spanish language, culture, and literature.

AP French Language
In AP French Language, students apply their French grammar and vocabulary knowledge and their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to a wide variety of real-world contexts. Students learn to speak fluently and accurately, write sophisticated compositions, and comprehend native speakers. The equivalent of a college-level language course, AP French Language prepares students for the AP exam and for further study of French language, culture, and literature.

Foreign Languages (Middle School)

Spanish 1
A multimedia, game-based approach makes this introductory Spanish course different from traditional approaches to language learning. Advanced teaching techniques are used to turn compelling adventures and activities into rigorous lessons in grammar and vocabulary. This course provides a solid foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding Spanish, and cultivates a passion for the language through exposure to culture and dynamic experiences of real people and real places. This course also features cutting-edge adaptive learning technology that lets students select the learning style that’s right for them.


Spanish 2
Students with a beginning foundation in Spanish will see their skills soar through compelling lessons that give them access to content so interesting that they forget that they are learning Spanish. This unique learning methodology, which relies heavily on games and stories, works effectively to take students from a tentative understanding of Spanish basics to a greater level of sophistication. This course concentrates on students’ ability to articulate more and more complex thoughts and to understand authentic native language from a variety of enticing sources.

French 1
A multimedia, game-based approach makes this introductory French course different from traditional approaches to language learning. Advanced teaching techniques are used to turn compelling adventures and activities into rigorous lessons in grammar and vocabulary. This course provides a solid foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding French, and cultivates a passion for the language through exposure to culture and dynamic experiences of real people and real places. This course also features adaptive learning technology that lets students select the learning style that’s right for them.

French 2
Students with a beginning foundation in French will see their skills soar through compelling lessons that give them access to content so interesting that they forget that they are learning French. This unique learning methodology, which relies heavily on games and stories, works effectively to take students from a tentative understanding of French basics to a greater level of sophistication. This course concentrates on students’ ability to articulate more and more complex thoughts and to understand authentic native language from a variety of enticing sources.
German 1
A multimedia, game-based approach makes this introductory German course different from traditional approaches to language learning. Advanced teaching techniques are used to turn compelling adventures and activities into rigorous lessons in grammar and vocabulary. This course provides a solid foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding German, and cultivates a passion for the language through exposure to culture and dynamic experiences of real people and real places. This course also features cutting-edge adaptive learning technology that lets students select the learning style that’s right for them.

German 2
Students with a beginning foundation in German will see their skills soar through compelling lessons that give them access to content so interesting that they forget that they are learning German. This unique learning methodology, which relies heavily on games and stories, works effectively to take students from a tentative understanding of German basics to a greater level of sophistication. This course concentrates on students’ ability to articulate more and more complex thoughts and to understand authentic native language from a variety of enticing sources.

Chinese 1
A multimedia, game-based approach makes this introductory Chinese course different from traditional approaches to language learning. Advanced teaching techniques are used to turn compelling adventures and activities into rigorous lessons in grammar and vocabulary. This course provides a solid foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding Chinese, and cultivates a passion for the language through exposure to culture and dynamic experiences of real people and real places.

Chinese 2
A multi-media, game-based approach makes this introductory Chinese course different from traditional approaches to language learning. Advanced teaching techniques are used to turn compelling adventures and activities into rigorous lessons in grammar and vocabulary. This course provides a solid foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding Chinese and cultivates a passion for the language through exposure to culture and dynamic experiences of real people and real places.

Foreign Languages (Elementary School)

Spanish 1
Studies show that early exposure to foreign languages produces long term cognitive and academic benefits. Elementary students have a unique ability to absorb language and to learn pronunciation. This highly visual, story- and activity-based course will have students loving Spanish. Games in the course make learning fun. Unique powerspeaK¹² approaches also allow students to tell the stories themselves. This course is not just an introduction to Spanish, it’s an adventure.


Spanish 2
The adventure continues as students take the base of vocabulary and adventure that they learned via games and stories in Elementary Spanish 1 and expand their knowledge so that they can have access to a world of culture and excitement unlocked by their new skills. Interactive activities and increasing game challenges make this course a sure favorite, while the rigorous underlying preparation builds a strong intermediate skill set in the language.

French 1
This highly visual, story- and activity-based course will have students loving French. Games in the course make learning fun. Unique powerspeaK¹² approaches also allow students to tell the stories themselves. This course is not just an introduction to French, it’s an adventure.

French 2
The adventure continues as students take the base of vocabulary and adventure that they learned via games and stories in Elementary French 1 and expand their knowledge so they can have access to a world of culture and excitement, unlocked by their new skills. Interactive activities and increasing game challenges make this course a sure favorite, while the rigorous underlying preparation builds a strong intermediate skill set in the language.
German 1
This highly visual, story- and activity-based will have students loving German. Games in the course make learning fun. Unique powerspeaK¹² approaches also allow students to tell the stories themselves. This course is not just an introduction to German, it’s an adventure.

German 2
This course is highly visual, story and activity based that will have students loving German. Games in the course make learning fun. Unique powerspeaK¹² approaches also allow students to tell the stories themselves. This course is not just an introduction to German, it’s an adventure.

Latin 1
This course uses our unique, game-based and multimedia course design to make elementary students feel welcome and comfortable in the world of the classics. Latin also gives elementary students a sense of the reach of history. Latin may be a “dead” language, but not for students in this course. Games, modern content, multimedia exercises and engaging stories make this Latin experience vibrant and alive.

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