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2011 Summer Programming Guide

Table of Contents

http://www.aiu3.net/waterfront 2

Welcome to Waterfront Learning! ............................................................................................................... 3

Language Arts ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Mathematics .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Social Studies ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Electives .................................................................................................................................................... 15 2011 Summer Study Application ................................................................................................................ 17

Welcome to Waterfront Learning!


The Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Waterfront Learning program creates opportunities for students to experience distance learning in an internet-based, online learning environment. Students do not need to be studying online on any particular day or at a predetermined time. Because of this, students who are ill, experience schedule conflicts, work, or are in need of some alternative learning experience will benefit from Waterfront Learning while maintaining full-time enrollment in their current school. Student progress is monitored and reported on a regular basis to interested parties – such as parents, school counselors, and other designated school representatives.

Courses offered during the summer, 2011 session follow a vertical increase in difficulty:

100 Level: Credit Recovery o Students enrolling in Credit Recovery courses will have taken the course before, but were

unsuccessful.

200 Level: Enrichment o Enrichment courses are offered for students in need of credit, but who have not taken the

course in the past. Students who wish to get ahead in their studies should enroll in the 200 level courses.

Tuition for Waterfront Learning summer courses varies depending on course length and level.

100 Level: Credit Recovery: $225 200 Level: Enrichment: $350 (Full Credit); $225 (Half Credit)

Enrollment for students entering the summer program varies depending on the program chosen.

All students seeking Enrichment must enroll between Now - June 6, 2011 and finish by 8 AM on August 15, 2011.

All students seeking credit recovery must enroll between June 1 – June 22, 2011 and finish by 8 AM on August 17, 2011.

Classes begin immediately after the enrollment is processed.

Program Enrollment Period

Start Date End Date Tuition

Credit Recovery

June 1- 22, 2011 As early as June 1, 2011

August 17, 2011 $225

Enrichment Now - June 6, 2011 NOW! August 15, 2011 $350 (1 Credit) $225 (.5 Credit)

Space is limited; seats will be filled on a first come – first served basis.

Waterfront Learning’s summer hours are from 7 AM – 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Our offices will be closed July 1- 4, 2011 to allow our employees time to spend with their families during the Independence Day holiday. We will be open again on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 to meet your needs.



Frequently Asked Questions

When do I enroll? o Enrollment for Enrichment is currently open. Students must complete a paper application,

including a counselor signature, in order to participate. o Enrollment for credit recovery begins June 1, 2011 and ends June 22, 2011. Students can

enroll using the online application and payment system available at www.aiu3.net/waterfront. Counselor signatures are not required for Credit Recovery courses.

What about textbooks? o No Waterfront Learning Summer courses require the purchase of physical textbooks. Should a

text be needed, it will be made available online or by CD.

Is a teacher available to help me? o Courses are facilitated by certified, highly-qualified teachers who communicate with students via

interactive whiteboard, cell phones, or email. Teachers monitor and report student progress regularly.

What is the grading scale? o Students are provided with an overall percentage grade for the course; no letter grades are

awarded. In order to earn credit, students must complete the ENTIRE COURSE, earning a score of at least 60%.

Who communicates grades to my school? o When a student completes a course, official transcripts are sent to both the student and the

school. Credit cannot be awarded without the official transcript. A printed progress report from the online site or email DOES NOT award credit.

How long does it take to complete a course? o Online learning is an individualized experience; time to complete a course is dependent on the

student. Each course has a predetermined number of lessons that must be completed by the course deadline.

o Credit Recovery students have the opportunity to take pre-assessments/pre-tests to determine what course content has already been mastered. The student is exempt from completing lessons where content mastery has been demonstrated. The teacher will help the student determine the number of lessons that should be completed each week to meet the student’s course completion goal.

Can students with special needs participate in Waterfront Learning? o Yes! Many students with special needs have participated in our program successfully. o Students who have agreements outlining specific supports should include those documents with

their application when applying.

Who pays the tuition for the courses?

o Tuition is always the responsibility of the person taking the course.

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Do you have tuition assistance? o Unfortunately, tuition assistance is not available. For your convenience, payments for Credit

Recovery courses can now be made using a credit card. o If a student notifies the Program Director of the desire to withdraw prior to starting a course, a

refund, less a $125.00 registration fee, will be refunded AS LONG AS the student withdraws within two weeks of enrollment.

What do I need to participate? o To participate in the Waterfront Learning program, students must have the following: A valid, active email address & phone number Access to a high-speed, Internet-connected computer on a regular basis A completed application and payment Successful completion of the “check plugins” activity at http://student.education2020.com

I know I want to enroll. What is the process I should follow? o First, schedule a meeting with your guidance counselor. The counselor will verify that the

information provided on the application is correct. You can use this information even if registering and paying for your course online.

o If you are a student seeking credit recovery, simply register and pay online using a credit card. o If you are a student seeking enrichment, please mail your application, along with a money order

or cashier’s check for $350, made out to: AIU 3 - Waterfront Learning. o Once your application is processed, a welcome email will be sent to all email addresses

provided (the student, the parent, the counselor, etc.). The welcome email will provide you with documents to help you get started, as well as your course log in information, course duration, and teacher contact information.

o Your teacher will guide you through your course. Any questions or roadblocks should be directed to your teacher first and to the Waterfront Learning office second.

o Your teacher will report your final percentage grade to the Waterfront Learning office. An official transcript will be mailed to both the student and the student’s school.

What if I only need to take a semester of the course – not the entire course?

o All year long courses can be broken down into semesters. Please note this when enrolling.

I still have some questions. How can I get my questions answered? o Your questions can be answered by:

Exploring our website: http://www.aiu3.net/waterfront Emailing the helpline: [email protected] Calling our office: 412-394-4996

FOR ALL CREDIT RECOVERY COURSES:

No textbook is used as students explore learning via preselected

websites and embedded videos. A high-speed internet connection is

REQUIRED for participation in the program. Students needing a half

credit (.5) of a course can enroll in one semester of content only.

Please note this when enrolling.

http://student.education2020.com/


mailto:[email protected]

Language Arts


Language Arts 6 – 1 Credit This course focuses on a variety of contemporary texts: literary, expository, and informational. Each unit in the course contains diverse lessons in the areas of Skills, Literary/Expository, Informational, Communication, Grammar, and Writing. Students are introduced to literary skills such as plot, setting, characterization, and theme. Course topics include:

Genre studies, such as adventure, fantasy, and mystery; Literary analysis of Drama, which includes teleplays and radio plays; Nonfiction analysis, such as speeches, biographies, and memoirs;

Throughout the course are focused Skills Lessons that teach students how to analyze and evaluate text for success on standardized tests. The Writing Process is taught through essay writing.

Language Arts 7 – 1 Credit This course uses a variety of texts to teach literary and reading comprehension skills. Each unit contains:

Skills Lessons to prepare students to learn skills necessary for standardized testing; Informational Lessons to introduce students to real-life topics that connect to the literary text; Communication Lessons including Propaganda vs. Ethical Reasoning, Visual Literacy, Effective

Listening Skills, and Censorship;

Grammar Lessons covering topics such as Subject-Verb Agreement, Research Guidelines, Prepositional Phrases, Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement, and End Marks; and

Writing Lessons where essays are taught using the Writing Process. Topics include Persuasive Essay, Expressive Writing, Expository Essay, and Research Paper.

Unit topics include literary skills such as Plot, Setting, Theme, and Style. Additional topics include: Literary Criticism, World Literature, Tale, Legends, and Myths, Drama and Reading Comprehension of Informational Documents.

Language Arts 8 – 1 Credit

This course uses diverse and contemporary texts in order to prepare students for high school. Some authors represented in the course include; Gary Soto, Toni Cade, Ray Bradbury, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nikki Giovanni, Roald Dahl, and Desmond Tutu. Each unit contains Skills Lessons, Literary and Expository Text Lessons, Informational Lessons, Communication Lessons, Grammar Lessons, and Writing Lessons. Literary skills targeted in the course include plot, character, setting, and theme. Units in the course include: Poetry and Prose, Literary Criticism, World Literature, American Folk Tales, Drama, and Informational Materials.

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Language Arts 9 – 1 Credit

This freshman course focuses on a variety of texts, such as literary, expository, and informational. Each unit in the course contains different lessons: Skills, Literary/Expository, Informational, Communication, and Grammar and Writing. This course covers literary skills such as Plot – flashback and foreshadowing, Setting – time and sequence, Characterization - dialogue, Theme – universal theme, Style – figurative language, and Narrator – the differing types. Units include topics such as Literary Analysis of Poetry, Autobiographies, Essays and Personal Accounts and Origin Myths. Writing Lessons cover The Writing Process and also include a Research Workshop.

Language Arts 10 – 1 Credit In Language Arts 10, each unit contains skills lessons, informational lessons, communication lessons, grammar lessons and writing lessons. Units are broken down into topics of Literary Analysis of Poetry; Evaluation and Clarification of Expository Text; World Literature - Legends, Epics, and Myths; Drama; and Reading Comprehension of Informational text.

Language Arts 11 – 1 Credit The main emphasis in this course is on American Literature. The course is structured chronologically by time period and literary era. Each unit contains introductory lessons that set the stage for the student to understand the background and historical events that have impacted American literary and expository text. Topics include: Origins 2000 BC -1620; Slave Narratives; Puritan Style and Sermon; Romanticism and Transcendentalism; Realism; The Harlem Renaissance; Modernism; and Contemporary Literature. Authors represented may include: Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Frederick Douglass, Chief Joseph, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, Kate Chopin, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Thurston, Martin Luther King Jr., Amy Tan, and Judith Ortiz Cofer.

Language Arts 12 – 1 Credit This course explores British Literature. The course is organized by chronological time period that includes the Anglo-Saxon and Old English Period: 449-1066; The Medieval Period: 1066-1485; The Renaissance 1485-1660; the 17th & 18th Centuries (Restoration & Enlightenment): 1660-1798; The Romantic Period 1798-1832; The Victorian Period: 1832-1901; and The Modern Period: 1901-1950. Each unit contains an introduction to the time period using a timeline and background lecture that discusses the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of each time period. Authors represented may include Homer, Chaucer, Boccaccio, William Shakespeare, Francesco Petrarch, Mary Wollstonecraft, Queen Elizabeth I, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, and Virginia Woolf.

Mathematics


6th Grade Math – 1 Credit This course focuses on statistics, in-depth focus on the rational number system (whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals), and plane geometry. Topics include measurement and symmetry, introduction to variables and formulas, patterns, simple equations, number theory, and probability and functions. Interspersed throughout the course are numerous opportunities for the development of vital problem-solving skills at the middle school level.

7th Grade Math – 1 Credit This course solidifies a students' knowledge of number theory (including fractions, prime factorization, exponents, percents), proportional reasoning, beginning algebraic concepts such as solving one- and two-step equations containing rational numbers, two- and three-dimensional figures, geometry topics, and an introduction to graphing on the coordinate plane. Interspersed throughout the course are numerous opportunities for the development of vital problem-solving skills at the middle school level.

Math 8 / Pre-Algebra – 1 Credit This preparation course is designed to introduce students concepts needed for success in Algebra I. Well rounded and in-depth, this course offers the following topics: rational number theory (including comparing and ordering on a number line), drawing conclusions from statistical data, ratios, proportions and percents, spatial thinking (topics include congruency, translations, and symmetry), introduction to sequences and patterns, and working with polynomials and functions. Interspersed throughout the course are numerous opportunities for the development of vital problem-solving skills.

Consumer/Business Math – 1 Credit This course focuses on the applications of mathematics in both personal and business settings. The course contains 15 major topics encompassing the many aspects of financial math: personal financial planning, income, budgeting and wise spending, banking, taxes, investing, buying a house, consumer loans, consumer credit and debt, and other economic principles. A unique feature of this course is that each lesson is centered on the mathematical skills used in the world of personal finance. In the Making Connections sections, engaging, project-based learning activities provide students with a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Students participate in interactive activities and use inquiry to explore scenarios that are relevant to their lives.

Algebra I – 1 Credit This course solidifies topics such as real numbers and probability, and provides an in-depth coverage of: writing, solving, and graphing equations and inequalities; functions and their graphs; graphing linear, exponential, and quadratic equations; solving systems of equations and inequalities; quadratic equations and functions; radical and rational expressions and equations; and, graphing translations, including rotations, dilations, and reflections. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Mathematics


Geometry – 1 Credit This two-semester hands-on, lecture-based course features an introduction to geometry, including reasoning, proof, and basic constructions. Students are taught how to organize and meld geometrical and algebraic concepts through writing, analyzing, and using proofs. An in-depth coverage of triangle relationships (similarity and congruency) and quadrilaterals enables a student to further hone such concepts as surface area and volume, and circles and transformations. Students are introduced to specific geometry topics, such as Golden Connections, Taxicab Geometry, and Fractals. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Algebra II – 1 Credit This course covers advanced algebraic concepts such as trigonometry, statistical analysis, and permutations, as well as sequences and series. Students learn to manipulate and use matrices in various formats to determine data relationships. Functions are given center stage in this course, delving into function types such as polynomial, logarithmic, quadratic, exponential, and rational and periodic. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Trigonometry / Pre-Calculus – 1 Credit This course explores in great detail the relationship that exists between advanced algebra topics and trigonometry objectives. An exploration into the nature of graphs is provided (including the twelve basic functions), along with nonlinear systems, and polynomial and rational functions. Logarithmic knowledge and application is developed. A large portion of the class focuses on trigonometric graphs and identities. Other topics include vectors, parametric equations, and sequences and series. The students are introduced into the world of calculus, by exploring topics of limits, continuity, derivatives, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Science


Middle School Life Science –1 Credit Life Science – 1 Credit Life Science offers a broad experience in the biological sciences. Beginning with life on a small scale through an introduction to cells, students are introduced to structures and functions of cells, the cell theory, cell reproduction, and genetics. A brief unit on evolution gives students some background on Darwin's theory and evidence of the past. Life Science also provides students with an understanding of the classification and organization of living organisms and the characteristics of the variety of plant and animal groups. An in-depth unit on human biology is included to emphasize the organ systems and their functions in maintaining a healthy life. The course also includes a study of ecology and the interrelationships that help to maintain life on earth.

Middle School Earth Science – 1 Credit Earth Science – 1 Credit This two-semester course covers many aspects of earth science including an overview of Earth's structure, rocks, minerals, and resources. A major unit on the forces that change the Earth includes lessons on plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes and erosion, and concludes in a section that discusses earth's history of change through the fossil record. A general study of oceanography explores such concepts as the sources of water, currents and climate, and the structure of the ocean environment. Earth Science also includes a section of atmospheric science with lessons that that cover concepts in understanding weather and climate. Rounding out this analysis of the Earth is a unit on space science that exposes students to the interactions of the Earth, moon, and sun, and an overview of our solar system and the universe beyond.

Middle School Physical Science – 1 Credit Physical Science – 1 Credit Students receive a thorough introduction to chemistry, physics and astronomy in this course. Chemistry concepts include the structure and properties of matter, elements and the periodic table, chemical bonds and reactions, as well as acids, bases, and solutions. An overview of motion, forces, and energy is the focus of the physics section of the course. Newton's laws of motion, work, machines, and energy are the major ideas explored. An introduction to the Earth and its place in the universe complete the contents of this course.

Environmental Science – 1 Credit This two-semester course covers six major units of environmental science: Ecology, The Biosphere, The Land, Forests and Soil, The Water, Energy and Resources, and Societies and Policy. Global Connections lessons include unique activities that merge lesson material with real-world issues pertaining to the environment. The course also contains other activities centered on understanding vocabulary, reviewing online content, journal writing, and practicing and reviewing skills.

Science


Biology – 1 Credit This two-semester high school course covers an in-depth view of biological science concepts. A brief section of biochemistry leads into an overview of ecology and the interactions of the environment and populations of living organisms. A comprehensive section on cellular biology and genetics exposes students to biology on a small scale that leads to the Theory of Evolution and the history of life on Earth. The remainder of the course explores the complexity and variety of life on Earth, with sections devoted to simple organisms, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as human biology. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Chemistry – 1 Credit This Chemistry course covers the foundation for the composition, structure, and reactions of matter. Beginning with a discussion of scientific measurements and general properties of matter, the course continues with the structures of the atom, the periodic table, types of bonds, and equations. Other topics involve students in states of matter, reactions and the energy involved in chemical change. Sections on organic chemistry are also included as well as a brief overview of nuclear chemistry. This course requires students to have a solid foundation in math calculations and conversions, as they are the basic components of chemistry. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Physics – 1 Credit Physics provides the foundation for an understanding of the laws that govern the concepts of motion and energy. This course relies on the use of mathematics to represent and illustrate different phenomena, so students need to have a strong math background to be successful. Major themes in this course include mechanics, states of matter, waves and light, energy and magnetism, and modern physics. Interactive labs are embedded in the lessons to help facilitate and support learning.

Social Studies


Middle School World History – 1 Credit Designed for middle school students, this course provides a basic overview of all aspects of World History from pre-historic times through the 21st century. Topics covered in this course include early civilizations, ancient empires, early formations of democracy, medieval societies, The Renaissance and Reformation, The Age of Exploration, The Enlightenment, revolutionary times, industrialization, urbanization, the emergence and acceptance of social reform, World War I, World War II, The Cold War, the emergence of modern society, and the continuing development and interdependence among 21st century nations.

Middle School U.S. History – 1 Credit The lessons in this course provide students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of American History, from colonization to present-day society. Upon completion of the course, students will have examined early European colonization and settlement in America, interactions with Native Americans, the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence, America as a new nation, expansion and Manifest Destiny, progressive reforms, The Civil War, Reconstruction, industrialization, urbanization and social reform, World War I, The Great Depression, World War II, The Cold War, The Civil Rights Movement, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, modern America as a global power, and America in the 21st century.

Middle School Civics & Economics – 1 Credit This course is built upon the National and state standards for Civics and Economics, with emphasis on: Social Studies Skills, Government, Citizenship, Economics, and the areas of Technology, Civic Participation, and Society. Semester One will introduce students to social studies skills they will need to analyze maps, charts, and data, as well as the ability to be problem solvers and decision makers. Students will also explore fundamental concepts and philosophies that led to the creation of the United States Constitution. Students will explore the structure of the United States government on national, state, and local levels, as well as examine tribal government and sovereignty. Semester Two will allow students to investigate what it means to be an American citizen and explore the duties and responsibilities associated with such a role. Students will analyze the political process, political parties, and influences that affect them both. Students will then be introduced to economic concepts such as thinking as an economist, supply and demand, the banking system, and economics in business and government. Students will explore both government and economics on a global scale.

Geography / Global Studies I – 1 Credit Designed as a two-semester high school course, lessons examine all aspects of geography, providing students with a concrete understanding of major geographic locations, world economic activities, historical and cultural aspects of societies, and a comprehensive understanding of both geographical tools and themes. Major global regions studied include: North America, Latin America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Antarctica.

Social Studies


World History / Global Studies II – 1 Credit World History is presented to students as an integrated study of the political, economical, and social aspects of history. Topics covered include pre-history, the Nile and the Fertile Crescent, the Indus Valley, China's ancient civilizations, early American civilizations, Greece and Rome, The Middle Ages, The Crusades, African civilizations, East Asia, The Renaissance and Reformation, The Global Age, Absolutism, The Enlightenment and revolution, The Industrial Age, The Age of Revolutions, industrial nationalism, The New Imperialism, World War I and its aftermath, Fascism and dictatorship, The Holocaust and World War II, origins of The Cold War, and conflict and cooperation in the modern world.

U.S. History / Global Studies III – 1 Credit Designed as a two-semester high school course, students will examine the political, social, and economic aspects of American history from early colonization to present-day. Topics covered include European colonization, early settlements, the colonies and colonial society, English mercantilism, Native American conflict, the founding fathers, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, starting a nation, The Bill of Rights, Westward expansion, The War of 1812, The Industrial Revolution, early elections, states' rights, population and sectionalism, women's rights, slavery, The Civil War, Reconstruction, the Far West, Manifest Destiny, Native Americans, American industry, elections, foreign acquisitions, industrialization, labor, immigration, The Progressive Movement, American expansionism, populism, World War I, women's suffrage, The Great Depression, U.S. occupations and World War II, the Red Scare, The Korean War, civil rights, The Vietnam War, America's role as a modern world leader after WWII, the Clinton years, the 9/11 attacks, the Bush Presidency, and America in the 21st century.

Government – 1 Credit Designed as a one-semester high school course, students will examine all facets of American government from its formation to its present-day role as a global power. Topics discussed include: the foundations of American government, participating in government, The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch, The Judicial Branch, civil liberties and law, state and local government, and global, political, and economic systems.

Economics – 1 Credit Designed as a one-semester high school course, students will analyze the aspects of both the current American economy and the global economy as a systematic entity. The primary topics summarized in this course include the primary principles of economics, aspects of microeconomics, business and labor, monetary principles and banking, fundamentals of macroeconomics, government and its role in the economy, and conventions of current global economies. First semester content focuses on microeconomic concepts, while semester two focuses on macroeconomics.

Social Studies


Sociology – 1 Credit Designed as a one-semester course for high school students, the curriculum outlines the fundamental concepts of sociology. The elements of sociology examined include cultural diversity and conformity, basic structures of society, individuals and socialization, stages of human development as they relate to sociology, deviance from social norms, social stratification, racial and ethnic interactions, gender roles, family structure, the economic and political aspects of sociology, the sociology of public institutions, and collective human behavior both historically and in modern times.

Psychology – 1 Credit Designed as a one-semester course for high school students, the curriculum introduces the primary facets of psychology. The components of psychology discussed include a basic introduction to the history and research of psychology, an understanding of the biological aspects of psychology, learning and cognitive development, the stages of human development, aspects of personality and individuality, the development and management of psychological disorders, and the interactions of society as it relates to psychology.

Electives


Health I – ½ Credit Health I immerses students in knowledge spanning all aspects of health education pertinent to students' immediate world, their future, and that of society as a whole. Topics examined include character development, the varying facets of mental health, stress and its resulting consequences, health and nutrition, drugs, relationships, and physical well-being.

Health II – ½ Credit Health II immerses students in knowledge spanning all aspects of health education pertinent to students' immediate world, their future, and that of society as a whole. Topics examined include disease and disorders, growth and emotional development, personal care and body systems, functions and development of the human body, and overall physical well-being.

Physical Education – ½ Credit The mission of Physical Education is to facilitate students in improving their quality of life through regular physical activity. This is done by using a student-centered approach, while teaching the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective aspects of physical fitness and sport. A heavy emphasis is placed on each student attaining the knowledge of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and agility, as well as demonstrating personal responsibility and cooperation in all areas of the curriculum. Students will be evaluated by measuring their cognitive knowledge with the use of weekly assignments, test, quizzes, psychomotor skills, and alternative assessment assignments.

Spanish I – 1 Credit Spanish I (A) allows for an individualized development of the Spanish language through the study of the core grammatical structures and the vocabulary necessary for elementary communication. Spanish I also provides students with an introduction into the traditions and customs of Spanish-speaking people across the world.

Spanish II – 1 Credit Spanish II (A) is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish I. High frequency, thematic, and contextualized vocabulary is presented in each unit. Grammar is presented through structured practice and takes the student through open-ended communication. Homework Help accompanies the practice to help students achieve mastery of the concepts. Real-life conversation activities are presented. Activities also encourage open communication to enable students to utilize the Spanish they have acquired. Cultural readings in the target language are presented in both text and audio format so that students are exposed to Hispanics culture from around the world.

Electives


Computer Applications: Office 2007 – 1 Credit “Engaging, applicable, and hands-on” describes this dynamic course that not only teaches students Microsoft Office® 2007, but encourages knowledge assimilation through the use of student-geared application activities. The course is divided into four units: Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, and Microsoft Outlook®. Lessons contain application activities designed to provide students hands-on experience, such as creating flyers, brochures, schedules, presentations, and mail merge. Students must have Office 2007 software on their own computer to participate.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name: Gender: M F

Street: Home Phone:

City & Zip Code: Cell Phone:

Student e-mail (REQUIRED): Fall, 2011 Grade Level:

Parent Email: Parent Name:

COURSE SELECTION LEVEL 100: CREDIT RECOVERY LEVEL 200: ENRICHMENT

All courses are $225 each *ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT AVAILABLE!! $225 – Half Credit; $350 – Full Credit www.aiu3.net/waterfront *DUE DATE: JUNE 6, 2011* *DUE DATE: JUNE 22, 2011*

COURSE: _________________________ CREDIT: _____ COURSE: __________________________ CREDIT: _____ COURSE: _________________________ CREDIT: _____ COURSE: __________________________ CREDIT: _____

SENDING SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVAL

Summer Contact/Counselor Name: Phone:

District/School Building: Fax:

Address:

Counselor Signature*: Counselor Email (REQUIRED):

*SIGNATURE NEEDED FOR ENRICHMENT ONLY. Guidance counselor signature indicates acceptance of credit upon successful completion of course(s).

NOTE: Due to Waterfront Learning’s responsibilities to report all course completion information to school entities in a timely manner, no extension will be granted for any student. It is the student’s responsibility to seek district approval of courses prior to applying. Waterfront Learning may contact the identified school representative for verification of acceptance of credit upon receipt of this application.

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Waterfront Learning Summer Study Application


STUDENT WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Are you a student with special needs? Yes No

**If yes, please submit a copy of your GIEP, IEP or 504 with this application.**

NOTE: Should a current GIEP, IEP or 504 Agreement not accompany this application, then all adaptations and accommodations contained in the documents are WAIVED. Waterfront Learning will not be held responsible for said items without proper documentation.

Summer Study Required Information Checklist: Provide an active phone number where you can be reached while working with us.

Provide an active email address where you can be reached while working with us.

Provide a school contact person’s (administrator or counselor) email address and phone number on the application.

Provide a school contact (administrator or counselor) email address on the application. (You may also attach a letter (on school letterhead stating which courses you wish to enroll in.)

Provide specific course information (title from the 2011 SUMMER PROGRAMMING GUIDE) on your application.

Include payment for the appropriate amount made out to: “AIU 3 - Waterfront Learning” with your application. CREDIT RECOVERY STUDENTS CAN PAY USING A CREDIT CARD, BUT MUST ENROLL ONLINE AT: www.aiu3.net/waterfront .

Include a copy of an IEP, GIEP or 504 Service Agreement (if applicable).

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET!

Please mail completed application with payment to:

AIU Waterfront Learning 475 E. Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120

PHONE: 412-394-4996

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

STUDENT: Parent Signature:

(Parent’s or guardian’s signature indicates acceptance of financial responsibility for tuition.)

FINANCIAL POLICY

Payment equal to 100% of total course costs is due at time of registration. If a student notifies the Program Director of the desire to withdrawal prior to starting a course, a refund, less a $125.00 registration fee, will be provided AS LONG AS the student withdraws within two weeks of enrollment. All courses Credit Recovery courses must be completed by August 17, 2011. Enrichment courses must be completed by August 15, 2011. No extensions will be granted for any reason.

PLEASE INITIAL indicating acceptance of Financial Policy:


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