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Skills Workshops

Reinforce or preview fundamental principles in our one-week math, writing or study skills workshops. These workshops are perfect for those who learn best in a small classroom setting. Our Skills Workshops are designed to provide enrichment for students entering 7th and 8th grade, and review for those entering 9th grade.

Study Skills – Solid study skills support academic performance in all classes. Many students spend hours studying but remember very little because they are not studying effectively. In this Workshop, students will develop skills in the following areas:

organization time management note taking reading comprehension

test-taking strategies listening skills memorization techniques

This Workshop also covers organization of binders and backpacks, and provides tips for how students can work with their teachers to help ensure success. After taking this course, students will enter school in the fall with a variety of skills to perform well in each class from day one!

Writing Intensive – Students will take part in all aspects of the writing process, including:

• Composing expository and argumentative essays in response to a variety of poems, short fiction and essays;
• Writing two papers with the goals of producing strong, clear thesis statements and topic sentences, and incorporating and analyzing textual evidence to support a thesis; and,
• Examining models of proficient writing.

By the end of the Workshop, students will have created a portfolio of their own work in addition to models and strategies for reference in future English classes.

Math – Algebra is one of the most critical courses for high school success in mathematics. Students will review key algebraic concepts including:

linear and quadratic equations equations involving radicals exponents

absolute value inequalities with one and two variables

By the end of the Workshop, students will have sharpened their math skills and developed a solid base to support upcoming concepts in the fall.

Meet our Workshop instructors

Summer 2011 Skills Workshops: August 8th to 12th

Save 20% if you register by June 15th!

WORKSHOP	TARGETED TO GRADES	TIMES	EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL*
Writing Intensive	Entering 7th - 9th	10am – 12pm	$395 for 1 Workshop
Study Skills	Entering 7th - 9th	1pm – 3pm	$695 for 2 Workshops
Math: Algebra	Entering 8th - 9th	3:15pm – 5:15pm	$995 for 3 Workshops

*Early registration special rates are per student: $395 for 1 workshop, $695 for 2 workshops, and $995 for 3 workshops if you register by June 15, 2010. Workshops are regularly $495 for 1 workshop, $895 for 2 workshops, and $1,250 for 3 workshops.

Locations: Menlo Middle School, Menlo Park, CA and Marin Academy, San Rafael, CA. For Skills Workshops in a location closer to you, please contact us or call (415) 990-1322, ext. 1.

Skills Workshops Registration

Register for Skills Workshops by July 16th (or by June 15th to qualify for Early Registration Special discounted rates).

Space is limited. Workshops will be held for a minimum of four students, and a maximum of 12 students. One-on-one tutoring will be provided in the event of program cancellation. If a registered student cancels his or her enrollment, the full amount less 20% (for administration) will be refunded. Cancellations within two weeks of session start date will result in a 50% refund.

To register today or if you have questions, contact us.

For a Summer Program Enrollment Form, click here

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