Art History: From Medieval to Modern | Virtual Asynchronous (1 credit)

Prerequisite: None, Open to all grades.

Meeting Times: Students will choose one of the sessions listed below:

Session 1: June 14 - July 9, 2021 | Virtual Asynchronous
Session 2: July 12 - August 6, 2021 | Virtual Asynchronous

Art History Studio is a blended course that is part art history survey, part studio art practice. Students will be introduced to the history of western art through virtual museum tours, readings, and video media. Concurrently, students will complete creative assignments, making artworks inspired by their studies. Traditional materials will not be used, rather Autodesk Sketchbook (free app) and digital photography will serve as flexible, no-cost substitutes. Students will require access to an iPad with a stylus.

Art Fundamentals | In-person (1 credit)

Prerequisite: None, Open to all grades.

Meeting Time: June 4 - June 11, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (in-person)

All Projects Completed by: June 25, 2021

Students have option of working on projects from home or in-person during the week of June 14 -June 18, 2021.

Students investigate the basic elements of art and principles of design through a series of problem-solving processes. Students improve their technical skills while exploring a variety of media. Equal emphasis is given to both process and product. Basic components of each unit are: art history, studio production, art criticism, and aesthetics. Students are challenged to produce creative two and three-dimensional artworks which reflect critical thinking skills. Coursework includes drawing, painting, ceramics, and digital animation projects.

Sport and Fitness | Virtual Asynchronous (.5 elective credit, unless approved for non-elective credit by Studies Office)

Prerequisite: None, Open to all grades. Highly recommended for IB and STEM students.

Meeting Time: June 14 – July 18, 2021 | Virtual Asynchronous

NOTE: The class will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY on June 14, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  and on July 18, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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 14, 2021. 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. Elective credit may be earned upon completion of class unless otherwise determined through the Studies Office.

U.S. Government & Politics with Honors Pre-AP/IB Option | Virtual Asynchronous (0.5 credit)

Prerequisite: Open to rising sophomores and juniors.

Meeting Time: June 7 - June 25, 2021 | Virtual Asynchronous  

Note:  June 25 will be synchronous.

Final Test Date: June 25, synchronous virtual format

This online course examines the basic ideas conveyed in the U.S. Constitution and how these principles have shaped the national government. Special emphasis is given to the protection of basic liberties, the political process, the major powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and the goals and methods employed by various groups to achieve “equal treatment under the law”. Students will be required to analyze and interpret visual materials and engage in research projects on current issues. All work for this course, with the exception of the synchronous final exam, will be completed asynchronously and submitted virtually through Google Classroom. Students should expect to complete approximately 2 to 3 hours of work per weekday. This course fulfills the Social Studies Department’s 0.5 credit U.S. Government requirement. Good Counsel students may opt to take the Honors level with departmental approval, which will demand additional work focused on the skills and critical thinking required to succeed in AP and IB elective courses. Please note, in a summer course, there are no level changes after the course has begun.

Spanish Refresher | In-person (0 credit)

Prerequisite: Open to all grades and for those who have completed the equivalent of Spanish I.

Meeting Time: June 21 – July 2, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This advanced beginner course is designed for students who would like to review, build upon and strengthen their grammar, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course reviews beginning level material, focusing on vocabulary themes, grammar concepts, and skills that are essential for success at their language career. Students engage in conjugation drills, vocabulary activities, listening comprehension exercises, and class discussions that allow them to  review what they have previously learned.  The instructor will use online language tools and resources to help engage students in daily activities. The goal of the course is to help students demonstrate more confidence in their language acquisition skills as they advance to the intermediate level of language-learning.