Sport and Fitness | Virtual Asynchronous (0.5 credit)

Prerequisite: None. Open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Highly recommended for IB and STEM students.

Meeting Time: June 10 – July 12, 2024 | Virtual Asynchronous

Note: The class will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY on Monday, June 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Kelly Massino

This course will focus on the five components of fitness and sports conditioning through the use of sport specific and fitness activities. Students will learn basic exercises and workouts along with proper warm-up/cool-down and lifting/spotting techniques.  In addition, students will learn how to design a workout that will best suit their specific, individual needs and fitness goals. Students will receive workouts and homework assignments every week via Google classroom and will have to complete the workouts on their own time. Instructor will explain in depth how the class will work on June 10.  Students will also expand their knowledge of health topics related to fitness including nutrition, benefits of cardiovascular exercise, and other various health risks/concerns.

Note:  This online course combines direct instruction via Google classroom and independent study outside of the classroom. Please also note there is no due date extensions and/or exemptions due to vacations, school trips, and/or long-term injuries.

Computer Concepts & Applications | In-person first three weeks and Virtual Asynchronous last week (1 credit)

Prerequisite: None, Open to all grades.

Meeting Time: June 10 - July 5, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Note: June 24– July 5 is virtual asynchronous)
(Note:  No class on June 19^th or July 4^th)

Instructors: Laura Neugebauer & Geomone Jonson

This course introduces students to the personal computer and how it is used in a business environment.  Students will learn about the creation of the PC and the founding of the personal computer industry.  They will learn the components of the PC and what should be considered when purchasing one.  Students study the history of the Internet, how browsers work and search engine skills that help them with research.  Students will work on projects to develop skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students must have access to a computer, NOT an iPad. Office 2016 is provided for every student free of charge and is required to complete these projects.

Freshman Orientation & Academic Bridge Program (0 credit)

Course Description:

Is your eighth-grader ready for the rigors of high school? This three-day course is team-taught by English and Mathematics teachers.  This course provides a general orientation to Good Counsel and serves as an effective way to transition incoming freshmen to the rigors of a high school curriculum. It will prepare your child for success by reviewing foundational concepts learned in middle school AND acquiring new skills essential for high school. In addition to a focus on stress management and striking a healthy life balance, this class targets academic writing, grammar, and math-based skills.  Daily lessons improve note taking, memory techniques, study techniques, and test-taking techniques.  

Prerequisites: Incoming GC Freshman.

Time:  8:15 AM to 12:00 PM each day.

Four sessions to pick from:

Session 1: July 1-3
Session 2: July 8-10
Session 3: July 15-17
Session 4: July 22-24

Note: Each session is capped at 40 students.

Instructors:

English: Beth Silva

Math: Frankie Perfetto

Cost:

175.00

Objectives:

I need a math refresher but do not know where to begin.

This course covers fundamental mathematic topics that high school freshmen are expected to know prior to day-one of the academic school year, and is perfect for students looking to refresh their basic math skills and perform to the best of their abilities. The fundamental topics covered include: prime numbers and number properties; square roots and exponents; converting between percents, decimals, and fractions; evaluating functions using PEMDAS; solving linear equations; and strategies for solving word problems. 

How do I study for a Math Test?

This part of the course helps high school-bound students understand how to be successful in high school math class.  The course reviews basic math skills that incoming freshmen will be responsible for knowing.  It also imparts information on how to study for math examinations.  Finally, a portion of the class will emphasize test taking techniques as it pertains to multiple choice and free response questions. 

I want to be successful in math, but do not know how.

This part of the course will help students learn and improve upon necessary math comprehension skills. Note-taking skills, retention, time-management, and organization will all be emphasized during this part of the class. Students are given tips on how best to utilize the block schedule. Additionally, a portion of the class will emphasize using the iPad effectively and organizing notes, homework, and classwork on it.

High school math classes require more work, effort, and attention than students have previously experienced. During this class, students will learn important skills so they can make the most effective use of their study time. 

I want to become a stronger writer in the various academic disciplines.

Part of the course focuses on the fundamentals of the English language and effective writing.  Time will be spent on each of these areas:

Grammar

• Correct sentence structure (avoiding fragments and run-ons)
• REVIEW of capitalization and apostrophe use
• Basic grammatical terms (parts of speech, types of clauses, and phrases)
• Commas, semi-colons, and colons
• How to vary sentence structure

Academic Writing

• Identifying the purpose
• Options for prewriting
• Thesis statement
• Topic sentences
• MLA format

Academic Honesty

• Basic Works Cited list
• Basic in-text citation