Clayton Summer Academy
2015
Think Summer!
Come and explore Clayton’s summer enrichment and exploration courses. Examine what might
be of interest to your child and what new opportunities they could be exposed to through the
Clayton Summer Academy.
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All programs will be held Monday thru Thursday, unless otherwise noted, and are being offered subject
to registration numbers. Grade level refers to the grade a student will be entering in the 2015-2016
school year.
Program Title:
Clayton’s POWER Program
(Performance Optimized With Engagement and Reading)
Staff Member Name:
Alicia Gravenor
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 6th through July 30th; Monday through Thursday
6th Grade
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
7th & 8th Grade
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Program Description:
This program will help students master 1-2 two reading and/or writing
skills based on the Common Core Standards by participating in a projectbased, thematic reading/writing program. The teacher will identify 1-2
reading/writing weaknesses to focus on throughout the program. Data will
be collected and reviewed at the start of the program, and students will be
assessed on their progress at the end. Students will read a novel and
participate in activities based around this novel. An awards ceremony will
be held for the students and parents, and parents are welcome to come in
and see the work their child produced during this program.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 6th through 8th grade
Cost:
Program Title:
$60
English and Mathematics SAT Prep Summer Course
Staff Member Name:
Alyse Johnston and Christopher Gassler
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 20th through July 30th ; Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Program Description:
The overall goal of this program is to prepare students to take the SAT.
Students will focus on sample questions, take practice tests, and work
on the math, reading, and writing skills required on the test in a group,
individual, and whole class format.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 10th through 12 grade
Cost:
Program Title:
$60
Introduction to Robotics
Staff Member Name:
Al Brown
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 13th through July 23rd; Monday through Thursday
2 Sessions: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Program Description:
This program will introduce students to the art and science of building and
controlling a simple robot. Students will assemble a basic robot from the
pieces contained in the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit. Once built,
students will be taught how to create basic programs to control the robots.
Inter-group challenge matches will be conducted to assess how well the
robot is built and how well the robot is programmed.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 6th through 8th grade
Cost:
$50
Program Title:
The Math of Tiling
Staff Member Name:
Ryan Caltabiano
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 6th through July 30th ; Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Program Description:
The application of mathematics happens every day in the real world.
Contractors commonly use math formulas and theories to solve problems
and get the job done while still generating a profit.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 8th and 9th grade
Cost:
Program Title:
$60
Pizza Pop Pep Band
Staff Member Name:
David Dashefsky
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 6th through July 30th; Tuesdays and Thursdays
2 Sessions: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Program Description:
Students will learn and perform music from contemporary artists and pop
music that can be used in a pep band venue such as high school football
games.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 8th through 12th grade
Cost:
Program Title:
$60
Real Life Science
Staff Member Name:
Brianna Rucci
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
July 6th through July 30th ; Monday through Thursday
2 Sessions: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Program Description:
Have you ever wondered how investigators really analyze a crime
scene? In this course you will have the chance to work with a real crime
scene, solving an actual criminal case. This course will give students a
hands-on approach to using forensics and examining DNA, blood
samples, fiber samples, and hand-writing analysis. You will also get the
opportunity to work with Clayton’s water and determine the amount of
pollution in it.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 6th through 8th grade
Cost:
$60
Program Title:
Summer Drama Club
Staff Member Name:
Sarah Mickle
Program Dates/Days of the Week:
June 29th through July 30th ; Monday through Thursday
4 Hours Per Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29th through July 23rd
6 Hours Per Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27th through July 30th
Program Description:
This program runs similarly to the High School and Middle School Drama
Club seasons. The students prepare a production for performance at the
conclusion of the program (one show). The students are responsible for an
aspect of the production, under the guidance of a staff member. Students
will be participating not only as actors and actresses but also as interns for
every aspect of a theatrical production. In addition to providing the
students with a different viewpoint of the theatrical process, this program
prepares any interested High School students to serve as Student Directors
for the Middle School Drama Club during the 2015-2016 school year. The
production overall will be on a smaller scale than the annual musical in the
spring.
Eligible Grade Level(s):
Students entering 6th grade through students who graduated June 2015
Cost:
$60
CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION FORM
If you are registering more than one child, please complete a separate form for each child.
Student Name: ____________________________________________ Grade (15-16 School Year): _______
Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #: _______________________________ Cell Phone #: _______________________________
Emergency Contact: ______________________________ Emergency Contact Phone #: ________________
Please circle the course(s) your child wishes to sign up for:
Course
Dates/Times
th
Clayton’s POWER Program
July 6 through July 30th - Please circle session:
(Performance Optimized With
6th Grade 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Engagement & Reading)
OR
th
th
7 & 8 Grade 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee
$60
English & Mathematics SAT Prep
Summer Course
July 20th through July 30th
$60
Introduction to Robotics
July 13th through July 23rd - Please circle session:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OR
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$50
The Math of Tiling
July 6th through July 30th - Please circle session:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OR
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$60
Pizza Pop Pep Band
July 6th through July 30th - Please circle session:
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
OR
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
$60
Real Life Science
July 6th through July 30th - Please circle session:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OR
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$60
Summer Drama Club
June 29th through July 30th
$60
TOTAL COST:
Please make checks payable to “Clayton Public Schools.” Mail this registration form and payment to: Clayton
Public School District, Office of the Superintendent, 350 East Clinton Street, Clayton NJ 08312. Registrations
are taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Course offerings are subject to registration numbers. A receipt will be
sent to confirm registration. Registrations and payment are due June 5, 2015
“Preparing Students for the Opportunities of Today and the Future”