The Dorris-Eaton School

Summer 2015
Dorris-Eaton School’s Summer 2015 is an exciting, educational, diverse program for motivated and well-behaved students entering kindergarten
through eighth grade. It is open to students desiring a stimulating and enriching experience. Due to our move to Bishop Ranch this summer,
classes for grades K-3 will be held on The Dorris-Eaton Alamo campus (1286 Stone Valley Road, Alamo) and for grades 4-8 at Del Valle
Education Center in Walnut Creek (1963 Tice Valley Road). Registration forms are available at Dorris-Eaton, at dorriseaton.org, or by calling
925.933.5225. Send registration forms to 1847 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
ENRICHMENT
Kindergarten through Third Grade Programs
(Language Arts and Math)
(Alamo Campus)
Our four-week morning session is designed to enrich academic as well as classroom and social skills. Highly skilled teachers, small class size, a
relaxed and supportive atmosphere, and a variety of exciting educational materials combine to motivate students to learn…and continue learning.
The kindergarten and first grade curriculum emphasizes phonics, reading comprehension, handwriting and mathematics, as well as the
development of auditory, visual, listening, and motor skills. The curriculum for second and third graders includes phonics, reading
comprehension, spelling, creative writing, and conceptual and computational math.
Register by 4/22
After 4/22
June 29 – July 24
FOUR-WEEK SESSION
9 A.M. – Noon
$880
$965
K-3 EXTENDED CARE
7-9 A.M.
June 29 – July 24
Per week
$210
$ 45
Drop-in extended care is offered on a space available basis. Call for details.
ENRICHMENT CAMP
(Language Arts)
Fourth and Fifth Grade Program
(Del Valle Education Center)
Students have the option of attending any number of sessions; however, students attending multiple sessions will benefit from having skills
reinforced and mastered. Each session develops language arts skills and includes literature, writing, and grammar. Through the analysis of short
stories, poetry, and vignettes from novels or plays, students will expand and refine their literary skills. Using active questioning, teachers will
encourage development of critical thinking skills as well as promote reading for deeper meaning and insight. As they delve into character
development, plot prediction, personification, symbolism, foreshadowing, and point of view presented by the authors, they will learn to apply
these skills in their own writing. The total writing process will be used to learn how to write an effective paragraph, essay, short story, or “quick
write”. Organizational skills, the importance of editing and proofreading all work, the use of rich and expressive vocabulary, proper use of
grammar and punctuation will be taught and practiced. Students will experience a variety of learning opportunities—working independently, in
partnerships, and in small groups.
Register by 4/22
After 4/22
June 29 – July 3
SESSION I
9:30-11:45 A.M.
$ 200
$ 225
July 6 – July 10
SESSION II
9:30-11:45 A.M.
$ 200
$ 225
July 13 – July 17
SESSION III
9:30-11:45 A.M.
$ 200
$ 225
July 20 – July 24
SESSION IV
9:30-11:45 A.M.
$ 200
$ 225
June 29 – July 24
SESSIONS I through IV
9:30-11:45 A.M.
$ 720
$ 810
DEBATE CAMP
Sixth through Eighth Grade Program
(Del Valle Education Center)
Beginning debaters learn the basics of verbal and nonverbal communication; effective public speaking skills; argumentation and rebuttal; the
utilization of internet resources to research topics; and the rules of Middle School Team Debate. Practice speeches and debates cement these
skills. In the second part of debate camp, seasoned debaters (and beginners who have participated in the first half of debate camp) learn and
practice the art of heckling; strategic uses of points of information; and how to appeal to judges. Students will work with others to form threeperson teams that will participate in practice debates that simulate actual debate tournament conditions. The Dorris-Eaton School is a member of
the East Bay Debate League, which is affiliated with the national Middle School Public Debate Program.
June 29 – July 10
July 13 – July 24
June 29 – July 24
SESSION I: BEGINNERS
SESSION II: SEASONED DEBATERS
SESSIONS I AND II
9:30-11:45 A.M
9:30-11:45 A.M
9:30-11:45 A.M
The School reserves the right to cancel or modify/substitute classes.
Register by 4/22
$ 395
$ 395
$ 720
After 4/22
$ 450
$ 450
$ 810