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July 15 - August 9, 2013

Session 1 runs from 8:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
Session 2 runs from 10:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

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Classes will be held at Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Road
North Chelmsford, MA 01863

NOTE: LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO MAINTENANCE & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS SCHEDULED AT CHS.

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The Summer School registration process is PAPERLESS!

It's easy to register online. After you have completed your class selection(s) and entered your payment information you may print a receipt showing your transaction has been approved. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon a successful transaction. Please feel free to contact us if you need help!

Click here to register.

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Middle and High School

Chelmsford Public Schools will again be offering a comprehensive Summer School for grades 5-12.   A full range of enrichment and remedial courses will be available.  It is not the intent of Summer School to allow students to supplement the rigors of a full year course, but to allow the student who has had difficulty during the year to gain credit towards promotion or graduation and give others an enrichment experience.  Approval to take a course for credit must be determined by the administration of a student’s local school.  Chelmsford Summer School will forward numerical grades to the student’s school.  A grade of 60 or better is considered a passing mark in Chelmsford.  Students from other towns may have different standards. Please consult with your principal or guidance counselor to determine exactly what your individual requirements are.

Parents will be notified when a student is absent or if he/she is not keeping up with assignments and class work.  Students with more than 2 absences, or who are not completing work, will be dropped from the program without a refund.

Depending on enrollment,
some classes may be cancelled or combined.

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Chelmsford Summer School
Middle and High School Course Listing

Session One
8:00 - 10:10 A.M.

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Session Two
10:20 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

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* English classes will be separated by grade according to enrollment.
** Includes cost of textbook.

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Chelmsford Summer School
Middle and High School Course Descriptions

Algebra / Introductory (Pre-algebra), Course #111: This course will cover material necessary for preparation to take Algebra I. Emphasis is on basic arithmetic skills, directed numbers, algebraic symbolism, and solving basic equations.

Algebra I, Course #121 OR #112: Basic skill refresher course for students who were unsuccessful and/or need greater skill development. Topics include interpreting mathematical expressions, real numbers system and operations within the system, equation solving, graphing, factoring and basic word problems.

Algebra II, Course #122: This course covers topics from intermediate algebra, including linear equations, linear inequalities, some word problems, quadratic equations, factoring, fractions, and radicals.

Basic Math, Course #131 OR 132: This math course is designed to reinforce basic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents.

Biology with Laboratory, Course #411: This course is an overview of Biology I. It includes such topics as the cell, photosynthesis, respiration, protein synthesis, cell growth and reproduction, heredity and viruses. This course will include basic lab procedures.

Chemistry with Laboratory, Course #412: This course provides a general overview of important topics in Chemistry. Lecture and discussion are supplemented by laboratory investigations. Topics include the metric system, writing chemical formulas and naming components, mole calculations, types of chemical reactions, and balancing chemical equations. Chemistry class ends at 1:00 pm.

English classes will be separated by grade according to enrollment.

English (5 - 8), Course #211 OR 212: This course is designed to reinforce basic reading skills, develop vocabulary and spelling skills, and improve written expression. Students will read selected short stories from an anthology and discuss literal and inferential details to reinforce their basic comprehension. Vocabulary and spelling lessons will be taken from the stories that are read in order for students to see and use the words in context. Writing assignments will also accompany the short stories. A review of basic grammar and punctuation skills will be incorporated into the writing assignments as well as the development of students’ ability to communicate in writing.

English (9 - 10), Course #231 OR 222: This course is designed as a review of basic English skills. The emphasis is on communication. Description, as well as expository writing, is practiced throughout the program. Other topics covered are speed, grammar, literature, spelling and vocabulary. The instructor employs a wide variety of teaching strategies designed to provide the student with an enriched learning environment which, in turn, allows the individual student to achieve his/her maximum academic potential.

English (11 - 12), Course #241 OR 232: This course allows juniors and seniors the opportunity to address weaknesses in writing and reading skills. Using a writing process approach, students will draft and revise essays on topics of their choosing. A series of short stories will allow students to develop skills of interpretation. Vocabulary activities will review word attack skills as well as synonym and antonym relationships.

General Science (Middle & High School), Course #421: This overview course touches on all areas of our science curriculum. Topics include earth science, and introductions to chemistry, biology and physics. Students will learn to understand and not fear the world of science. This course is designed for the student needing to complete a middle/high school requirement and for those seeking an enrichment experience for a solid high school foundation.

Geometry, Course #142: This course is designed to help students develop proficiency with geometric skills and apply them to real life situations. The student learns to reason inductively and deductively and draw conclusions from given information. Topics covered include the coordinate systems, congruence, similarity, vertical, correspondence, square roots, polygons, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

Math SAT, Course #611: This intensive course is designed to reduce anxiety and increase test scores through instruction, sample tests and test-taking techniques. Topics include geometry, radicals, word problems, and quantitative comparisons. Review textbook is included.

Physical Education / Health, Course #511: Addresses issues including human sexuality, peer relationships, drug/alcohol abuse, smoking, and violence, combined with physical activities such as weight training, fitness walking and lifetime sports.

Physical Science, Course #422: This course covers basic concepts in chemistry and physics. Topics include the metric system, general and specific properties of matter, classification of matter, the periodic table, and motion and forces. Discussion and class work are supplemented by numerous hands-on investigations.

Reading / Writing, Course #251: This literature enrichment course is designed to strengthen a student’s ability to extract meaning from text. Key components are literal and interpretive comprehension, vocabulary development, study skills, and written and oral response to literature and test-taking skills.

Spanish I & II, Course #711: This review course stresses improvement of study habits, especially memorization, and covers the basics of Spanish I. Included are conjugating regular, some irregular, and stem-changing verbs, translating, plurals, adjective agreement, and more. Second year students will cover the material in Spanish I in greater depth, and also include study of the past tense and more advanced grammar. The course is individualized for each student.

Trigonometry / Precalculus, Course #141: This course covers applications of various mathematical techniques to obtain accurate results. Emphasis is placed on functions and how they can be used as models for some real world behaviors. Linear, exponential, logarithmic, periodic, polynomial and trigonometric functions will be used. A graphing calculator is required. This course should help the student to be successful with required college math courses.

U.S. History I, Course #312: In U.S. History I, students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States developed from Western Europe through the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students study the basic framework of American democracy and the basic concept of American Government, as well as America’s westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, economic and social change, sectional conflict, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.

U.S. History II, Course #311: In U.S. History II, students analyze causes and consequences of the Industrial Revolution and America’s growing role in international relations. Students study the goals and accomplishments of the Progressive Movement and the New Deal. Students also learn about the various factors that led to America’s entry into World War I and World War II as well as the consequences of World War II for American Life. Finally, students study the causes and course of the Cold War, the important economic and political changes during the Cold War, such as the Civil Rights Movement, and recent trends and events that have shaped modern-day America.

Verbal SAT, Course #612: This course prepares high school students for the verbal section of the PSAT and SAT tests. Students develop the vocabulary and comprehension strategies necessary for maximum achievement on these tests. In addition, students will take a minimum of seven practice tests to measure progress and to reduce test anxiety. Review textbook is included.

World History, Course #322: Students study the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. They study the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, and 19th century political reform in Western Europe. They will study the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world.

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REVOLUTION PREP—S.A.T.: Chelmsford Community Education is pleased to announce that we will be working with Revolution Prep to offer another option to our popular SAT Prep Summer School classes this summer. Some of the unique aspects of Revolution Prep are listed below:

The course is comprised of six (6) three-hour lectures and five practice exams.

Revolution instructors are not only outstanding test-takers who are thoroughly knowledgeable about the SAT, but they’re also charismatic and great at connecting with high school students.

Instructors take test anxiety seriously, and work with students to help them break out of the “I’m a bad test-taker” mentality.

All students have access to their own personal webpage. Online, students can view their test scores alongside a detailed performance analysis, and see written comments for every practice essay they write.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the course, which begins on July 15, please call 1-877-REV PREP or visit www.revolutionprep.com. We hope that our families will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.