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June 20, 2011 - July 22, 2011�Come for a week.�Come for the summer!�

We welcome you to� Marymount�S�UMMER�!�

Our serene, historic campus conveniently located on Sunset Boulevard is the perfect place to�enjoy an enriching summer experience. Whether you are a student who would like to�strengthen your foundation in academics or explore a completely new field of interest, we�have the courses that meet your needs. Our summer program is designed for girls who are�entering grades six through twelve. The program will begin on Monday, June 20 and end on�Friday, July 22. The only day we will not be in session is Monday, July 4.�

Our morning program offers classes in many academic disciplines, which provide the�opportunity to strengthen skills in mathematics, writing, Spanish, and French. If you would�like to explore the world of design and the creative process, Project Runway and Visual Arts�remain popular options for the summer program at Marymount. Please remember to register�early as classes do fill up.�

There is no reason to be bored this summer! Come to Marymount and expand your horizons�with our wonderful enrichment courses. Our afternoon program is full of incredible�opportunities that we are excited to offer you. Students choose week-long classes in�disciplines ranging from dance to mock trial to digital photography and everything in�between. Take a moment to browse through this brochure to discover what you will be�doing this summer.�

We are proud to say that most instructors are regular members of Marymount’s faculty. Their�years of experience, enthusiasm, and level of education ensure that our summer program�participants enjoy an unparalleled level of instruction.�

In addition to the Summer Program, athletic camps are offered through the Marymount�Athletic Department. Please visit the Marymount High School Summer website at�summer.mhs-la.org� for registration and information about our summer program and athletic�camps.�

Take the helm and join us for a summer of fun and learning!�

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To enroll, download the registration form at�summer.mhs-la.org�. Complete the form and�mail with your payment to Marymount High�School Summer Program, 10643 Sunset�Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90077.�Checks should be made payable to Marymount�High School. Courses with low enrollment�may be cancelled. If a class is cancelled,�students in that class will be contacted and�may either choose another class or receive a�full refund for the cancelled class.�

Tuition for a five-week course offered during�the morning session is $650. Students�enrolling in two morning classes receive a�discounted rate of $1200. Tuition for week-�long afternoon courses is $250 per course.�Students enrolling in an afternoon class�during each of the five weeks of the summer�program enjoy a discounted rate of $1000 for�five weeks. Tuition is due at the time of�enrollment. A student may withdraw without�penalty prior to June 1. After that date,�tuition may be refunded less a processing fee�of $150. Once classes begin, there is no�tuition refund.�

Classes that meet for two hours per day for�five weeks are equivalent in time and credit to�a semester of work in that course unless�otherwise indicated. Some courses provide�academic and graduation credit for regular full-�time Marymount High School students. Non-�Marymount students should check with the�school they will be attending in September to�determine whether or not credit is awarded.�Full course credit cannot be granted to�students who have more than two absences.�Please note that a permanent record of�summer school grades is only kept for students�who are enrolled at Marymount. Report cards�are mailed to all students after the close of the�summer program on July 22.�

Some courses require the student to�purchase textbooks and other�supplemental materials. Books are�purchased through the website,�www.mbsdirect.net�.�After entering the�website and selecting the appropriate�class, book information will be displayed.�Orders may be submitted as early as May�6. For standard shipping rates, ordering�before June 1 is recommended.�

Students enrolled in summer classes are�expected to abide by all Marymount�standards with regard to behavior.�Students may only be on campus if they�are scheduled in a class. Students must�remain on campus between classes.�Students must be picked up no later than�fifteen minutes after the conclusion of�their last class. Marymount is not�responsible for students who are not in�class during the school day. Failure to�cooperate with these standards may result�in a request for withdrawal.�

Clothing is casual and should be�appropriate for an academic setting.�Students are expected to use good�judgment in their choice of clothing. No�bare midriffs, short shorts, or short skirts.�

Regular attendance and punctuality are�expected for all classes. All planned�absences should be listed on the�registration form and are subject to�approval. If academic credit is being�requested, full course credit cannot be�granted to students who have more than�two absences.�

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Students entering Marymount’s freshman class who�are recommended or required at acceptance to take�mathematics in the summer should sign up for� Introduction to Algebra. All students enrolled in�this course will be given a placement test on the first�day of class and separated into different sections�based upon the areas of mathematics that students�need to review. Each section’s curriculum will be�adapted to provide an appropriate and challenging�environment for its students.�

This course is designed for students entering�grades 7-9 who would like to improve their�mathematical comprehension and skills. The�course systematically reviews and reinforces�all of the essential skills necessary for success�in Algebra I. Many of the concepts and skills�normally taught in the first quarter of Algebra�I will be covered to help make an easier�transition to Algebra: operations with�numbers, fractions, decimals and percents,�the order of operations, the metric system,�polynomial arithmetic, techniques for solving�linear equations, and word problems.�Offered Period 1�Grades 7-9 - Fulfills admission requirement�

This course completes Algebra I for incoming�9th graders who have had at least one�semester of Algebra. Students should only�enroll if the Math Department at Marymount�requires them to take this course in order to�qualify to take Geometry in 9th grade.�Special areas of study are: operations with�polynomials, solution of linear inequalities,�graphing of linear equations and inequalities,�operations with radicals, and the analysis and�solution of word problems.�Offered Period 1�Grade 9 - Fulfills accelerated placement requirement�

This course covers all topics normally�included in the Algebra I syllabus. Special�areas of study are: operations with�polynomials, solution of linear and quadratic�equations, solution of linear inequalities,�graphing of linear equations and�inequalities, operations with radicals, and the�analysis and solution of word problems. Stu-�dents must have completed Algebra I in a�high school program to enroll in this course.�It is not designed to be an�introduction to, or to take the place of, a�full course in Algebra I.�Offered Period 1�Grades 9-10�

This class is designed for students who will�be taking Geometry in the fall. It is an�introduction to the deductive logic and�critical thinking skills necessary in�Geometry. Students will work with�triangles, quadrilaterals, general polygons,�and circles. Emphasis will be placed on the�analysis of right triangles and the area and�volume of plane and solid figures with a�particular focus on the geometric concepts�included on standardized tests, such as the�PSAT and SAT. Students will develop�mathematical problem solving techniques as�well as the study skills and test-taking skills�necessary for future success in high school�mathematics.�Offered Period 2�Grades 9-10�

The emphasis of this course is on analytical�essay writing. Students will write�descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays�based on their understanding of assigned�class texts. Topics will include correct usage�of grammar and writing fluency.�Offered Period 1 and Period 2�Grade 9 - Fulfills admission requirement�

This course is designed for incoming students�with limited or no experience with the French�language. Students are introduced to the�culture and language of France with an�emphasis on proper pronunciation and�everyday conversation. Students will learn�basic grammar and elementary reading and�writing exercises to help them transition�comfortably into French I.�Offered Period 1�Grades 6-9�

This course is designed for incoming students�with limited or no experience with the Spanish�language. Students are introduced to the�culture and language of Spanish-speaking�countries with an emphasis on proper�pronunciation and everyday conversation.�Students will learn basic grammar and�elementary reading and writing exercises to�help them transition comfortably into�Spanish I.�Offered Period 2�Grade 6-9�

This course is designed for incoming students�who have had at least one year of Spanish and�who wish to begin high school at Level II.�This especially includes those students�recommended at the time of the placement�exam. The Accelerated I class provides�intensive review and solid foundation for�students to be successful in Spanish II.�Offered Period 2�Grade 9 - Fulfills accelerated placement requirement�

Learn to design your own clothes,�accessories, and decorating items from the�ground up. We’ll take a trip to Joann’s�Fabrics so that you can select your own�patterns and materials. Our course will�culminate with a visit to the Fashion�Institute of Design and Merchandising to�see how the professionals do it. Let your�creativity run wild. And it all starts with�a sewing machine!�Offered Period 2�Grades 6-12�

This course acquaints the student with�the elements and principles of design�through drawing, painting, clay, and mixed�media. The basic elements of realistic�drawing are introduced enabling the�student to create solid three-dimensional�forms. Design-oriented painting is�stressed, concentrating on color and shape�relationships. Functional and decorative�work in ceramics will also be introduced.�Offered Period 1�Grade 6-12 - One semester credit�

This is a required course for students who�wish to take AP Studio Art. Through�various drawing techniques (contour,�gesture, shading), students will develop�realistic drawing skills and sharpen their�power of observation. A variety of drawing�media will be explored (pencil, pen and�ink, chalk, oil, pastel, charcoal, and mixed�media) and drawing subjects will include�still life, nature studies, the figure, and�portraiture. This course provides students�with the confidence, skills, and�opportunity to create unique, self-�expressive visual statements.�Offered Period 2�Grade 10-12 - One semester credit�

Period 1: 8:15-10:15 AM • Period 2: 10:30-12:30 PM�

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One of the most common forms of joyful�self-expression is demonstrated through�the art of dance. The novice dancer has�many styles from which to choose a�favorite. This class will allow students to�sample the popular forms of ballet, jazz,�modern and ethnic dance. Proper warm-up�techniques and the importance of�stretching will be emphasized. The�terminology and history of dance and its�use as a powerful communication tool will�be discussed. Students will complete the�class with an increased sense of self-�confidence and body awareness as well as a�passion for this wonderful form of self-�expression.�Grades 6-12�

The human history is full of mysterious�incidents where the facts are murky and the�published accounts of the event are in�question. Travel back in time to study and�solve some of the biggest enigmas of the�past. From the untimely death of King Tut�to the disappearance of the Romanov family�to who really shot JFK, students will use�historical documents and first-hand accounts�to formulate their own conclusions about�conundrums from long ago. Whether you are�already a history buff or just love to solve�riddles, this is the class for you!�Grades 6-12�

Finding a healthy combination of foods to�consume each day can be a challenge for�many. Yet, it is so easy to avoid the “diet�trap” if you learn the best combinations of�proteins, carbs and fats to eat early in your�life. This healthy-eating boot camp will give�each student the skills to, not only choose�the most favorable fare, but to prepare it as�well. Each day will cover a different topic:�vegetables, grains, proteins, carbohydrates�and fats. You will look and feel great as you�embark on a new path to a nutritious�lifestyle.�Grades 6-12�

Los Angeles is a physical fitness mecca and�provides access to every type of workout�imaginable. Students in this class will�travel off campus in the Marymount vans to�sample some of the most popular classes�and activities available. From Burn 60 to�Pilates, the Bar Method and the Santa�Monica stairs, students will have the�opportunity to train privately with leaders�in the fitness field and determine their�favorite way to stay fit!�Grades 6-12�

Order in the court! This one is for all you�future lawyers out there. Learn about the�structure of a trial while actually taking�part in one. Students act out the roles of�lawyers and witnesses and participate in a�mock (pretend) trial. Make objections,�swear to tell the truth under oath, and�present your case to a judge. This class will�unveil many of the mysteries of our legal�system and each participant will have a�new appreciation and understanding of�their individual rights and obligations.�This class will lay a wonderful foundation�for anyone who is hoping to participate in�Mock Trial in high school.�Grades 6-12�

Primarily through the use of improv and given�circumstances, students will learn to think fast�on their feet, adapt in a performance setting,�and use imagination and creativity to create�numerous characters and objectives.�Grades 6-12�

Today’s digital cameras are powerful�instruments of self-expression. Learning to�use them properly allows the photographer�to convey emotion and mood and to�confidently capture precious memories.�This class will examine the effect of F-stops,�shutter speeds, and shooting techniques on�the final photograph. Beginning shutterbugs�are welcome as well as those who have�experience with digital photography. An�introduction to Photoshop is included.�Participants must have their own camera.�Grades 6-12�

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Building on the skills learned in beginning�dance classes, Intermediate Dance will�allow dancers to continue to grow and�improve their talent. Warm-up techniques,�stretching and exercise will lead to a�focused study of dance genres through�practice, which is focused on developing�technical skill. Students in this class will�receive instruction on the principals of�choreography and may work to choreograph�their own dance during the class.�Grades 6-12�

Fundamental cooking techniques are a�mystery to many. Having an understanding�of a few basic skills will turn you from a�clueless cook into a respected chef. This�crash course will lay the ground rules for�success in the kitchen. Knife skills,�mixing techniques and simple recipes for�soups, salads, chicken, meat, pasta, and quick�desserts will be presented. Each participant�will take home a sample of the day’s repast to�share with family members. This class will�form the foundation for understanding�recipes and how best to put a meal together.�Grades 6-12�

Leaders are empowered, independent�critical thinkers who make a difference in�their community. As a leader in girls�education for almost ninety years,�Marymount prepares young women to be�leaders of tomorrow. In this week-long�course, students will learn some of the�basic tools necessary to strengthen their�own leadership skills. Items such as�financial literacy, how to run an effective�meeting, the importance of philanthropy,�and public speaking and interpersonal�communication will be explored.�Grades 6-12�

Get hands-on in this amazing week of�exploration and discovery! We’ll use science�just like the pros do. First, analyze hair and�blood samples to solve the mysterious death�of Marymount’s own Dean of Students.�Then, build your own battery-powered�gadgets and learn about plant structure in�UCLA’s famous botanical gardens. Discover�the wonders of the human body by taking�your friends’ vital signs. Investigate animal�structure with a real dissection. Try all this�and more in Marymount’s own adventure into�the fascinating world of science!�Grades 6-12�

This class will delve into the wonderful�world of baking. Proper techniques for�measuring, mixing, and cooking will be�covered. All recipes will be taken from the�Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks. Topics for�the week will include cookies, cupcakes,�crisps, tarts, and loaf cakes. Each student�will receive a personalized apron and�cookbook and will take home samples of�their baking each day.�Grades 6-12�

The third most used language in the United�States, American Sign Language was�developed in the early Nineteenth Century�through the efforts of Thomas Gallaudet.�ASL is a language that is distinct from�English and uses hand shapes, palm�orientation, movements of the body, arms�and hands, as well as facial expressions to�communicate meaning. This introductory�class will provide a fundamental knowledge�of sign language as students begin to�communicate in a non-verbal fashion�through the use of the signed alphabet and�standardized signing. Don’t miss this�chance to “speak” non-verbally!�Grades 6-12� Proficiency in the classroom is greatly�

enhanced by a student’s organizational�abilities. In this class, students will develop�the skills needed to succeed in a rigorous�high school program. Techniques for�organizing study space and personal�belongings, maximizing the use of time�through daily and weekly schedules,�effective note taking and competent test�preparation will be presented and practiced.�In addition, feasible goal setting and tips for�achieving those goals will be discussed.�Approach school with increased confidence�and poise in the fall.�Grades 9-12 - Fulfills admission requirement�

In this class students learn to become�comfortable with singing, acting, and�moving simultaneously in a performance�setting.  Through solo, duet, and group�exercises and performances, the students�will learn how to act a song, move naturally�on stage, and react with their fellow�performers in the environment of the song.�Grades 6-12�

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Babysitting the neighborhood kids is a rite�of passage for many teenagers, allowing�them to start that all-important first�savings account. Take this opportunity to�learn the skills necessary to make you one�of the best! The “Child and Babysitting�Safety” program offered by the Health and�Safety Institute will be presented to�provide a comprehensive introduction to�babysitting for all students. Formal�certification by the American Health and�Safety Institute in both Basic First Aid and�CPR/AED (Automated External�Defibrilator) is also included and will allow�you to address any emergency with aplomb.�Certification cards in both the CABS�course and First Aid/CPR course will be�distributed at the end of the class.�Grades 6-12�

Students will stay on Marymount’s�beautiful campus and enjoy five days of�cutting edge fitness classes. Have you ever�tried Zumba, the new Latin-inspired�dance-fitness program? Would you like to�try yoga, exercise boot camp or weighted�hula hoops? This is the class for anyone�who wants to be more active and feel great�this summer. Participants will also have�access to the Marymount pool for�swimming and sunbathing after their�workout.�Grades 6-12�

One of the largest businesses in Los Angeles�is the movie industry and the dream of�joining its glamorous ranks is widespread.�Explore the many aspects of film production�in this exciting class. From the germination�of an idea, through scriptwriting, shooting�and editing, this class will guide the budding�filmmaker through each stage of the creative�process. Students may choose to make a�documentary, news broadcast or short film.�Emphasis will be placed on the importance of�skillful writing and careful planning to the�final product. At the same time, each�student’s creative vision will be preserved, as�film production is an imaginative and artistic�process.�Grades 6-12�

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