Summer School 2015 Students Entering Grades 7-9

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1 Summer School 2015 Students Entering Grades 7-9 Session 1: June 8 June 25 Session 2: June 29 July 16 (Monday-Thursday) There is no cost to attend Belton summer school. Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to all students. Both sessions will be located at Belton Middle School Freshman Center. Students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grade in the fall of 2015 are eligible to enroll at this location. School is in session from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This registration packet is due on May 8 th. Please return this packet to the counseling office at Belton Middle School Freshman Center or Mill Creek Upper Elementary. Student Information InfInformation First name Middle name Last name Birth Date MO/DAY/YEAR Circle one Grade in the fall 2015 Street Address Male Female City State Zip Code Home Phone Which session(s) will the student be attending? (circle all that apply) First Second Will the student need bus transportation? Yes No If so, riding bus to: Parent/Guardian Information Information Father name Mother name Cell phone Cell phone Employer/Day phone Employer/Day phone Emergency Contact Contact First name Please provide an emergency contact other than parent/guardian. Last name Relationship Phone number

2 Course/Session Request Please select 4 courses below and list 2 alternates on the lines provided. Students not yet successful in one or more semesters of any core course should mark those courses below in order to improve skills for future success in these content areas. Which session(s) do you prefer? Session 1, June 8-25 Session 2 June 29-July16 I wish to attend both sessions CORE COURSES English/Language Arts 7, 8, 9 Math 7, 8, 9 Science 7, 8, 9 Social Studies 7, 8, 9 ELECTIVE COURSES Lifetime Sports Camping/Hiking Basketball Swimming Sewing Sci-Fi Analysis Cooking Computer Applications Tennis Chess Web Design Acting (2 nd Session Only) Alternate Courses 1. 2.

3 Swimming Consent Form Within the summer school swimming class, the students will be going to the Belton Community Center aquatic center. Bus transportation is provided for this activity. Neither the Belton School District nor the Belton Community Center will be responsible for lost/damaged items or any possible injuries that may take place while at the aquatic center. I,, parent/guardian of release the Belton School District and the Belton Community Center from any liability associated with the swimming class while attending the Belton Community Center. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Bus Transportation Bus transportation will be provided for students who live more than one mile from Belton Middle School/Freshmen Center and within the Belton School District boundaries. These bus stops will be posted on the district website the 1 st week of June ( You can also call Crabtree Transportation at for more information. The bus schedule will be created from enrollment forms received on or before May 8. Students enrolled after May 8 will be provided transportation to and from bus stops determined from enrollment forms received on or before May 8.

4 Course Descriptions Acting -- Students will learn the basic techniques and skills of acting, the theatre, lighting and sound. They will perform a play after learning techniques of role-playing. Basketball The class will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball. The instructors will also focus on footwork, passing, shooting, and game play. Camping/Hiking - Students will learn how to properly prepare a campsite and return it to nature undamaged. Students will learn how to dress for a hike, what to look for during a hike, and how to respect and preserve nature while enjoying its beauty. Chess Students will learn the basic fundamentals and strategies of chess. Computer Applications Students will learn about various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and making Power-point presentations. Also, the students will learn how to use scanners, digital cameras, and camcorders. Cooking- This program is a fun, interactive way for students to learn and experience hands-on activities that strengthen their knowledge and skills in making healthy food choices while preparing nutritious snacks and meal items. Core Course Completion/Remediation Current 6 th, 7 th, & 8 th grade students who have an incomplete or have failed any course for any quarter will need to enroll in this course. This course will be taught as part of their overall schedule allowing for student to take multiple courses for completion as well as have some enrichment. Lifetime Sports- This course will allow students to learn and participate in many activities such as, whiffle ball, kick ball, golf, badminton, and many others. Science-Fiction (Sci-Fi) Analysis- This course will look in-depth at science-fiction books and films through classroom discussions and projects. Sewing- Students will create and design clothing with the use of various textiles through hands-on activities. Swimming Learn to swim! Students will learn to swim at the Community Center. You must complete and return the swimming consent form. Tennis Tennis anyone? The class will emphasize groundstrokes and consistency in execution. The instructors will also focus on footwork, scoring, forehand, backhand, volleys and serve. Web Design - Students will learn how to build an attractive and useful web page. Students will learn to use graphics, sound, movies, text, and links while building their own web page.

5 Course Completion Information Dear Parents/Guardians of: Your child has not yet been successful in one or more semesters of the courses marked below. It is highly recommended for future success in these contents areas that your child attend summer school. English/Language Arts (7 th grade, 8 th grade, 9 th grade) Math (7 th grade, 8 th grade, 9 th grade) Science (7 th grade, 8 th grade, 9 th grade) Social Studies (7 th grade, 8 th grade, 9 th grade) Please complete the attached enrollment form and return to the counseling office by May 8 th.