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S E E P A G E # 2 F O R
“ F O R C R E D I T ” C O U R S E S !
No Registration Fee!
2015 Course
CatalogHigh School
Edition
9th-12th Grade
*Grade indicated in Catalog is student
grade level for Fall 2015*
Gain a new skill set and get into a
better college with summer classes!
Location:
Los Alamitos High
School
3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Contact LAEF at (562) 277-6876
Email [email protected]
Visit
www.LAEF4kids.org/programs
to register for
classes!
Registration Deadlines for “Not For Credit” classes!
Early Bird Reg.
Registration
Late In Person
Session 1 & 2:
March 20- May 26
Session 1:
May 27- June 23
Session 2:
May 27- July 7
Session 1:
June 29th (Onsite)
Session 2:
July 13th (Onsite)
For the best deals on
our Summer High
School classes, take
advantage of our Early
Bird Registration!
Class rates go up by $15
per class after 5/26.
Don’t wait!
Registration onsite at
LAHS for classes with
availability. There will be
a $25 late fee/class.
High
SchoolIPSUMS
“For Credit” and H.S. Classes AT A GLANCE
THE
LOREM
SUMMER 2016
SESSION 1 CLASSES: June 29-July 10
(No Class: 7/3)
Class Title:
Dates:
Time:
Instructor:
Incoming
Grade
Level:
Drivers Education
6/29-7/2
9:00-4:00
Kanor
15.5 years
$110
$125
Competitive Improv
7/06-7/10
9:00-12:00
Barker
6-12th
$175
$190
Through
5/26 Fee:
After 5/26
Fee:
SESSION 2 CLASSES: July 13-July 24
Class Title:
Dates:
Time:
Instructor:
Incoming
Grade
Level:
Preparing for the College
Essay
7/13-7/24
9:00-11:00
Weintraub
9-12th
Through
5/26 Fee:
After 5/26
Fee:
$190
$205
H.S. “FOR CREDIT” CLASSES: June 17-July 21
(No Class: 7/3)
For Credit (On Campus):
Class Title:
Dates:
Time:
Instructor:

Incoming
Grade
Level:
Fee:
$345
Health
6/17-7/21
7:20-10:00
Howard
9-12th
Ceramics
6/17-7/21
7:20-10:00
Carthew
9-12th
Location:
LAHS
Online For Credit:
Class Title:
Government
(Orientation 6/17 @ 1pm)
Health
(Orientation 6/12 or 6/15
@ 9am or 1pm)
Dates:
6/17-7/21
Time:
Instructor:
Online
Heeren
Incoming
Grade
Level:
Fee:
12th
$295
6/17-7/21
Online
Ostmann
Location:
Online
9-12th
For Credit Registration: Available online through June 10, 2015.
In-Person Late Registration – June 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at LAHS; a $25 late fee will apply.
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High
“For
Credit” and H.S. Classes AT A GLANCE
THE School
LOREM
IPSUMS
SUMMER 2016
LAEF’s Course Descriptions:
 Ceramics (For Credit):
Thisclass is designed to fulfill part 1 or 2 of the Fine Art section for the “A
through G” requirements for transfering to a UC or Cal State school.
Students earn 5 units of high school elective credit as they investigate a
variety of hand building and wheel throwing pottery techniques. Functional
and aesthetics based projects will be created using electric, high fire gas
and alternative firing methods not offered during the regular school year.
 Competitive Improv:
In this class, students will learn the basic techniques of improv comedy. Basic performing techniques as well as keys
of improv will be taught. Students will participate in improv games that will assist them in thinking on their feet.
 Driver’s Education:
This in-class teen Driver's Education program is approved by the DMV to comply with California requirements to earn
an instructional permit. *This class does not cover behind-the-wheel training.

Health For-Credit On Campus: **See HSFC Registration Form**
This course covers the major issues in physical, mental and social health for adolescents. It satisfies the Health
requirement for a high school diploma. Topics covered include nutrition and exercise, mental and emotional health,
safe and healthy relationships, growth and development, sexual health, substance abuse issues, and injury
prevention.
 Health (Online)- For Credit: **Mandatory Orientation June 12 or June 15 at 9am or 1pm**

Summer Online Health is an internet-based survey course covering the major issues in physical, mental and social
health for adolescents. It satisfies the Health requirement for a high school diploma. Topics covered include nutrition
and exercise, mental and emotional health, safe and healthy relationships, growth and development, sexual health,
substance abuse issues, and injury prevention. The course comprises a text, video presentations, news articles and
scientific studies, interactive discussion groups and special projects to demonstrate learning. The course can be
completed on an accelerated schedule of three weeks with an on-campus final exam, or on the regular five-week
schedule with an on-campus final exam.
 Government (Online)- For Credit:
**Mandatory Orientation June 17 at 1pm**
American Political Tradition is a one-semester required course that covers the
California Content Standards in American Government. As such, it covers
features of our United States political systems- national, state, and local. The
intent has been to provide a course that is conceptual and interdisciplinary in
approach. While emphasizing political science, it includes insights from
psychology, anthropology, sociology, history, and economics.
 Preparing for the College Essay:
This is an ideal course for students who will be applying to colleges and universities. This 5-week course will guide
students to writing an effective college essay. Students will gain tips, be guided through revisions and have a
polished essay ready to submit to colleges. All students will receive a book titled, “Conquering the College
Admissions Essay in 10 Steps” by Alan Gelb.
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
High School “For Credit” and H.S. Classes SUMMER
AT A GLANCE
2016
Meet our highly qualified H.S. Teachers!
David Barker (Competitive Improv)- David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from CSULB and a Masters in Educational
Administration from CSULB. He is currently the math Department chair and Los Al Live Improv Advisor. He has been running the
competitive improv team for the past 5 years and has been a teacher for twenty years.
Jeff Carthew (Ceramics- for Credit)- Jeff has completed his education locally with a B.A. in Art Education through Cal State University
Long Beach. After completing his teacher credential program, he student taught at Los Alamitos High School for ceramics and threedimensional design. Since that time he has taught ceramic GATE classes through Cypress School District, ceramics and AP studio art
for OCHSA, drawing/painting/ AP studio art at Loara High School, and three-dimensional design and ceramics at Los Alamitos High
School. Jeff is currently the Head of the Visual Arts Department for Los Alamitos High School and teaches beginning through advanced
ceramics for 9th through 12th grade.
Jeff Heeren (Online Government)- Mr. Heeren has been teaching social studies at Los Alamitos High School for almost a decade, and
helped to pioneer the on-line government course. Before teaching at LAHS, he earned a BA in History from Whitman College, and an
MA in History from the University of California, Irvine. He earned his teaching credential from CSULB, and when not teaching high
school, Mr. Heeren is an instructor at Cerritos College.
Nathan Howard (Health- for Credit)- Nathan currently teaches Spanish and is the Head Coach for Track and Field at Los Al High.
Nathan has taught health for 5 summers and one semester at the high school and he is very excited to teach LAEF’s for Credit Health
Class. Nathan received a BA in Spanish Education and a minor in physical education/coaching from BYU. He earned his master’s
degree in athletic administration and coaching from Concordia University. Nathan has been the LAHS Track and Field head coach for
the last 15 years.
Bob Ostmann (Online Health)- Robert Ostmann has been a Los Alamitos teacher for 24 years. He has taught elementary school and
in high school a variety of subjects including health, biology, English, applied science and video production. Ostmann came to teaching
from journalism where he worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers in Detroit, Minneapolis and Orange County. He is the author
of a book, Acid Rain: A Plague Upon the Waters.
Arnold Weintraub (Preparing for the College Essay)- Dr. Weintraub has been teaching since 1966. He received his BA degree from
the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a double major in English and Speech Communication. He received his MA and PHD degrees
in Speech Communication from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He taught English at every level, ranging from remedial through
AP Honors. He coached Debate for 11 years at Omaha Central High School. He has also taught several courses in Speech
Communication at El Camino College and Golden West College. Dr. Weintraub is an enthusiastic teacher and served as a walk-on
coach at Los Alamitos High School, coaching the Debate team and the Mock Trial team.
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THE LOREM IPSUMS
High School “For Credit” and H.S. Classes AT A GLANCE
SUMMER 2016
Additional Information about High School Classes and
“For Credit” Classes:
Session One: June 29- July 10 (No Classes: 7/3)
Session Two: July 13- July 24
HSFC: June 17-July 21 (No Classes: 7/3)
Both sessions of High School Summer classes and High School For Credit Classes will be at Los Alamitos
High School located at:
3591 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Registration:
All registration will be completed on-line. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.
A minimum enrollment of 8 students is required to be able to run classes.
Please visit www.LAEF4kids.org/programs to register for SEI classes.
* Early Bird Registration: 3/20-5/26 (Don’t miss out on the best deal!)
*Regular registration: Session 1; 5/27-6/23 and Session 2; 5/27-7/7
*Late In-Person registration: Session 1- June 29th and Session 2- July 13th
**Please note there will be a $25 late fee per class.**
Register early! Summer class sizes are limited to 17 students per class.
See the bottom of page #2 for HSFC registration information.
Behavior Expectations:
It is the goal of the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) to provide a positive, safe, and secure learning
environment for all students. To ensure that all students have equal access to success and a sense of well-being
during the LAEF Summer Enrichment Institute, we expect that students behave appropriately. Participating in
SEI is a privilege and if a student has to be removed from a SEI classroom on more than one occasion, the
course fee will be forfeited and the child will no longer be able to participate in 2015 SEI courses.
Refund Policy:
Tuition is non-refundable unless LAEF cancels the class due to the minimum enrollment not being met. If your
child registers late, misses classes, or withdraws before the end of the session, you are still responsible for the
full fees of the session.
Refunds/Cancelations for FOR CREDIT classes: Only the parent or guardian may request a refund. A $25.00
fee will be charged for each refund granted. NO Refunds after June 18, 2015.
Scholarships:
Limited partial scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis. Applications are available at
www.LAEF4kids.org/scholarships. Please email completed applications to [email protected].
Multi-Class Discount:
Multi-class discounts are available! Purchase your 1st class, then receive 10% off the 2nd class and 15% off any
class thereafter. Discount applied to family or individual student. Discount applied to SEI and LAEF’s
Summer Camp programs only. This does NOT apply to FOR CREDIT classes.
Music and Summer Sports Camps with LAHS Staff:
Registration information and flyers will be updated to our website at www.LAEF4kids.org/summer as the
programs get closer to their start dates. Please check back frequently for updates.
**High School For Credit Classes:
HSFC Registration information forms will be available on our website www.LAEF4kids.org/programs as well
as in the Counseling office at Los Al High School on March 24th.
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