Preparing for Algebra II
Dates and Times: 7:30 to 10:30 August 12-15 (Mon-Thurs) August 19-22 (Mon-Thurs)
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Preparing for Algebra II Course description: Students will review essential topics necessary to be successful in Algebra II including solving multi-step equations and inequalities, graphing lines and inequalities, rules for exponents, working with polynomials, and factoring.
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Preparing for Pre-Calculus ($125)
Dates and Times: 10:45-1:45 August 12-15 (Mon-Thurs) August 19-22 (Mon-Thurs)
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Preparing for Pre-Calculus Course description: This course will review the most important topics in Algebra II that are needed in pre-calculus as well as trigonometry. Topics to be included are quadratic functions, polynomial functions, logs, rational expressions, and if time permits conic sections.
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SAT Mathematics ($125)
Dates and Times: 8:30 to 11:30 Week One : July 15-18 Week Two: July 22-25
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Course description: Students will be exposed to the format of the mathematics portion of the SAT. The mathematics curriculum on the SAT will be reviewed and students will take actual SAT practice tests. Answers and methods for solving the problems will be discussed. ~Strategies for taking standardized mathematics tests will also be given to students and then practiced. Required Book: The Official SAT Study Guide from the College
Board Please bring book to first class
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The College Application Process: Be Ready Early! (5 days- 5 hours per day $125) (9:00 to 2:30) (Must be rising senior- Class of 2014) Bring Lunch
Dates: Thursday 8/15, Friday 8/16, Monday 8/19, Thurs 8/22, Friday 8/23
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Course Description: This class will focus on helping Rising Seniors prepare the following components of college applications. 1) Writing a solid draft of a college application essay, 2) Activities resume to submit to colleges and for scholarship applications, 3) Complete the Common Application (or school specific application) including how to complete supplements and short answers. 4) Interviewing skills (including mock interviews) 5) Review options for standardized testing 6) Learn to
determine one's own reach, match and safety schools 7) Career and Learning style inventories as they relate to choice of major and college, 8) Discussion of real life issues related to the transition to college life.
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Robotics Summer Clinic- For grades 3-5 and 6-8 (4 days- $100)
Two Sessions- Week One Dates: June 25 to June 28 (Tues-Fri) 8:30 to 11:00 for grades 3-5 12:00 to 2:30 for grades 6-8
Week Two Dates: July 1-5 (Mon-Fri- NO 7/4) 8:30 to 11:00 for grades 3-5 12:00 to 2:30 for grades 6-8
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Course Description: The Westford Academy Robotics Club will be hosting a robotics summer clinic. Participants will be given instruction and help designing, building, programming and redesigning a robot built from a “Lego Mindstorm” robotics kit. The ideal participant should be inquisitive, free thinking and able to overcome challenges. No experience with “Lego Mindstorm” is required.
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