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Montgomery Blair
Summer PROGRAM GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
•Programs 3 - 4•Course Bulletin:
•Courses for Original Credit/Grade Replacement 5•Credit Recovery 5• Summer Enrichment 6• Summer Enrichment 7 • Summer Enrichment 8
Academy Capstone Boost Week 1: June 29 - July 3Week 2: Aug 10 - Aug 14
Rising seniors completing an Academy Capstone
free
APEX online: NSL Government A, US History A/ B, English 10B, 11 A/B, 12A/B, (Credit Recovery)
July 13-Aug 14 9th-12thfree
Intro to AP Chemistry July 13 -31 9th-12th free
Introduction to AP Literature July 27-Aug 14 9th-12th free
Blair Biology (credit recovery and resolving Q4 incompletes)
Sem A July 13-31 Sem B July 27-Aug14
9th-12th free
Blair Physics ESOL (credit recovery and resolving Q4 incompletes)
Sem A July 13-31 Sem B July 27-Aug14
ESOL 9th-12th free
Blair Science Credit Recovery Plan (resolving Q4 incompletes)
July 13-31Aug 3-Aug 14
9th-12th free
Blazer Athletic Book Club July 20-Aug 7 Blair Athletes in grades 9-12
free
Bridging Ancient and Modern World History: The Middle Ages
July 13- 24thJuly 27th-Aug.7th
9th-12th free
College Essay Course July 13-31 Rising seniors free
Digital Skills in Biology July 27-31Aug 10-14
Rising 9th free
English 10A (credit recovery) July 13-31 free
English Writing and Reading Prep
July 13-31 Rising 9th and 10th
free
ESOL conversation club July 13-31July 27-Aug 14
ESOL Students of all levels and grades
free
Foundations of Technology (credit recovery)
Sem A July 13-31 Sem B July 27-Aug14
9th-12th free
PROGRAM Date Audience Cost
CLASS FULL
Program Date Audience Cost
Honors Health(original credit/grade replacement) Fees apply $150.00)
July 13-Aug 14 9th-12th 150.00
Individualized Summer Enrichment Program
July 13-17July 20-24
9th-12th free
Introduction to Japanese Culture click here for details
July 13-31 9th-12th free
LitTalks July 13-31 Rising Juniors and Seniors
free
Math (credit recovery and resolving Q4 incompletes)
July 13-July 31 9th-12th free
Math Help Space (Tutoring)Click here for details)
July 13-31Aug 3-Aug 14
9th-12th free
Modern World History A (credit recovery)
July 13-31 9th-12th free
Modern World History B (credit recovery) July 13-Aug14
Montgomery Blair Summer Math Institute (MBSMI) (original credit/grade replacement) Fees apply $150.00). Some courses are FULL Click here for details)
July 6-July 24 July 27-Aug 14
9th-12th 150.00
NSL B (credit recovery) July 13 - 31 9th-12th free
Pursuing Racial Justice in the Age of Covid
July 13-24 9th-12th free
Self-Direction, Collaboration, and Success with Remote Learning
July 20-31 9th-12th free
Spanish 1A or 1B (credit recovery)
July 13 - 31 9th -12th free
Spanish 2A or 2B (credit recovery)
July 27-Aug 14 9th-12th free
Summer SAT/ACT Math & English (Click here for details)
July 20-31 free
Writing for Fun (click here for details)
July 13-31 9th-12th free
Course Bulletin
Courses offering Original Credit/Grade Replacement, fees apply: $150.00
• Montgomery Blair Summer Math Institute (MBSMI): earn original credit or replace a grade for Alg 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Alg2/Hon Alg 2, Pre-Calc/Hon Pre-Calc
• Honors Health: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them make healthful decisions—both now and in the future. Through the implementation of an effective, comprehensive health education instructional program, students will develop the life skills needed to enhance their potential for achieving academic success and attaining healthier, happier, and more productive lives.
Credit Recovery (no fees)
• APEX online credit recovery: NSL Government A, US History, English 10, 11, 12. Great for rising seniors recovering course credit.
• Blair Biology Credit Recovery: This program is designed to re-teach science skills and include digital skills in Biology. Students who need credit for a previously failed Biology course will also be able to complete the required assignments for credit recovery.
• Blair ESOL Physics Credit Recovery: This program is designed to re-teach science skills. Students who need credit for a previously failed Physics course will also be able to complete the required assignments for credit recovery.
• Blair Science Credit Recovery: Students will be able to recover credit and resolve Q4 incompletes for Science classes.
• English 10A Credit Recovery: Between writers and readers: giving voice to ideas focuses on specific genres to help students understand how authors’ perceptions of the world drive them to convey their understanding of the human experience.
• Foundations of Technology: Teaching technology by collaborative methods in which students understand that technology affects decisions in daily life: using processes and systems, including basic tools, machines, power tools, and resources to solve problems and has the ability to apply and connect concepts in mathematics, science, social studies, art, language and other fields. Students will learn the following: A. The history of technology: B. How advertising and marketing impact technology: C. Core Technologies. (2). Students will be engaged through interactive online projects, zoom meetings and hands on projects. (3). Students will use the following materials; I-Pad's, chromebooks, cell phones, 8X10 printing paper, pencils, pens, color markers, and a ruler.
• Math Credit Recovery: Students will be able to recover credit and resolve Q4 incompletes for Math classes.
• Modern World History A or B: Students examine past world history and draw connections to similar concepts and forces at work today. Students will build an understanding of the complexity of our global relationships.
• Spanish 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B: Students will have a variety of listening, reading, writing, speaking activities using MCPS curriculum and authentic materials. Students need to have adequate internet access and equipment where speakers and microphone are working t complete assignments and engage with the teacher.
• NSL B: The foundations of government, characteristics of forms of government, founding documents (Constitution, Bill of Rights), Three branches of government, three levels of government, election process, closer look at the executive, legislative and judicial branches, court system. The skills taught: vocabulary, analyzing sources, close reading, synthesis of information from various sources, short answer writing.
Course Bulletin
Summer Enrichment
• Academy Capstone Boost: Week 1 review previous capstones and brainstorm ideas for summer capstones that can be completed virtually. Students would identify their capstone projects and teachers would review the criteria. Students would create capstone proposals and review with peers to ensure that the capstone project they will be working will meet all requirements. Week 2 would be to prepare for the capstone presentation. Guidance and feedback would be provided to students writing their Capstone Reflection Essay and preparing their Capstone Presentation Slides.
• Introduction to AP Chemistry: Signed up for AP Chemistry next year? Get a head start in Introduction to AP Chemistry. The course is geared towards students who have never taken an AP Course before,, but is open to all who are enrolled in the course in the fall. We will work on skills necessary to succeed in AP Chemistry, review key concepts from Honors Chemistry and get a head start on the actual Chemistry courses.
• Introduction to AP Literature: As students who choose AP Lit having taken only Honors level English can feel overwhelmed by the amount of reading, they will learn strategies for keeping up with the reading load. Students will discover new texts, and learn note-taking and annotation practices for finding and retaining important details and honing analytical skills. In this enrichment course, students will target their thesis-writing on a wide variety of set works of literature, assessing their own work for strengths and areas for improvement; read and annotate poetry, prose and drama; and participate in analytical discussions of literature and the cultures that shape it.
• Blazer Athletic Book Club: Students will read novels and work collaboratively to analyze characters, make real-world connections, describe the problem and resolution, and identify morals. Students will participate in academic discussions and other tasks aligned with the MCPS and MBHS English Summer Reading and Response plan.
• Bridging Ancient and Modern World History: The Middle Ages: During this period of history many important events occur: restructuring of power in Europe, the founding of Islam, the invasion of the Mongols, and the loss of ⅓ of Europe's population to the Black Death and much more. This course will teach several historical skills: Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Historical Analysis and Interpretation, Historical Research Skills, Analysis and Decision-Making. We will study the people and events using short online videos, simulated scenarios, student research, and other best teaching practices to engage students in the material. Students will need access to a computer.
Course Bulletin Summer Enrichment
• College Essay Course: Students will gain a clear understanding of the college essay and be able to jumpstart the application process. Students will move through the process of writing a college essay: examining sample essays, learning how to choose appropriate topics, brainstorming one-on-one with a teacher, and working through the drafting process — so that their senior year starts with a strong college essay draft.
• Digital Skills in Biology: This program will also focus on teaching students digital skills. Many students have a hard time creating a neat and engaging PowerPoint. This will focus on those kinds of skills that will be useful for many other classes. I will engage students by meeting with them and having them research topics that relate to biology, but will allow them to investigate a topic that they are interested in. A ChromeBook and internet access will be the only materials needed.
• English Writing and Reading Prep: Do you want to get a head start on English class? Are you ready to try Honors English next school year but feel like you need a little boost? This course will focus on the skills necessary to be successful in 9th and 10th grade English in a fun and interactive online learning environment. Students will have a chance to work on the summer reading assignment, get authentic feedback on writing from peers and teachers, and get an introduction to the skills and common tasks completed in 9th and 10th grade English.
• ESOL Conversation Club: Attention ESOL students! We missed out on a lot of English interaction during online learning. Sign up for this enrichment section for the opportunity to practice your English listening and speaking every day in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Students from all levels of ESOL are encouraged to participate!
• Individualized Summer Enrichment Program: Research shows that students with significant learning and social emotional needs are even more impacted by the pandemic. As a result, instructional time was lost and students struggled with accessing the online learning platform. Therefore this class is an opportunity for students to recover credits missed in self-contained Reading and Resource classes. In addition students will have the opportunity to work on skillset at it relates to their decoding skills, reading comprehension, written language, study skills, time management, and note taking. Students will receive a minimum of three synchronous instruction through zoom.
• Introduction to Japanese Culture: Discover more about one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. Practice basic language phrases, learn more about the country’s history and arts, and get to know the country’s top sites every visitor should see. Open to everyone who is interested in Japan!
• LitTalks: In this student-led course, students will determine a variety of diverse texts they want to explore based on personal identity and interest. Classes will consist of short read-alouds, quick videos, thoughtful questions and critical discussions that will lead students to explore stories that express alternative views of People of Color. Students will complete their summer reading assignment by the end of class.
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Course Bulletin
Summer Enrichment
• Math Help Space: We will facilitate tutoring sessions for students who are struggling in their math assignments. The students of Montgomery Blair High School who are engaging in Credit Recovery, as well as Summer Math Institute, Summer School and their Summer Math Homework can receive help with math. There will be a Canvas (myMCPS) classroom that allows students to self-enroll when they are logged in to their accounts. The students can either engage in synchronous math help in Zoom sessions or in asynchronous math help through Discussion Board posts.
• Pursuing Racial Justice in the Age of Covid: Awareness of racial injustice has again moved to the forefront of the nation’s attention. This time seems different than the past. How does the backdrop of Covid affect our attention and action on racial injustice? How do people learn and engage with each other on the topic of racism in digital spaces? This class will explore the modern nature of racism, teach students how to engage with other people and organizations in digital spaces to work toward racial justice. Topics include systemic oppression, online activism, dialogue online vs offline, online hate groups and messaging, building healthy digital habits, and more.
• Self-Direction, Collaboration and Success in the age of remote
learning: Learning remotely is very different than classroom learning. Students will begin to explore those differences and figure out how to transfer the positive aspects of being in a physical space--dialogue and discussion, working collaboratively, building relationships with new opportunities to direct their own learning in digital spaces. Course topics include self-directed learning, online learning and research, project-based learning, time-management, digital literacy and communication, and building online relationships.
• Summer SAT Boost: Students will learn about how to prepare for the SAT and ACT exams. There will be lessons for English and Mathematics. Students will also be introduced to Method Test Prep and Khan Academy as tools for improving.
• Writing for Fun: This class is open for rising students of any age or background. Students are expected to put in effort in their writing, to share their writing with others, and discuss writing with other students in a supportive and encouraging way. The goal of this class is for students to take risks in their writing, and to enjoy writing. To that end, we will do a number of short writings in class, and students will have opportunities to share their writing in small groups. Learning and discussion will be facilitated by a teacher and several student teaching assistants. Towards the end of the course, students will select and revise one piece and share it with the group. They will also assemble their work into a writing portfolio, which will be printed and mailed to their homes after the course ends.
