Summer School
2011 Waverly Summer School Registration Form
2011 Waverly Summer Emergency ID Form
High School
AP Biology Prep
Required for admission to AP Biology class in the fall. Teacher approval required.
Open to: rising Waverly 11th graders
Dates: 6/13/11 – 7/01/11
Days: M-F
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Hanger Sutheim Science Lab
Teacher: Guy Hallman
Cost: $500
AP Calculus AB Prep
Required for admission to AP Calculus AB class in the fall. Teacher approval required.
Open to: rising Waverly 11th & 12th graders
Dates: 6/13/11 – 7/08/11
Days: M-F
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $450
AP English Literature Prep
Required for admission to AP English Literature class in the fall. Teacher approval required.
Open to: rising Waverly seniors
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/08/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Craig House
Teacher: Amy Sedivy
Cost: $450
AP Physics Prep
Required for admission to AP Physics class in the fall. Teacher approval required.
Open to: rising Waverly seniors
Dates: 6/13/11 – 7/08/11
Days: M-F
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $500
AP U.S. History Prep
Required for admission to AP U.S. History class in the fall. Teacher approval required.
Open to: rising Waverly sophomores
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/08/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Warde House
Teacher: Rebecca Figueroa
Cost: $450
Chess CANCELLED
Learn to play the game of chess or learn techniques to improve your game. This course will explain book openings as well as defense and attack techniques. Play while you learn winning strategies.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $200
College Admissions Essay Writing
Practice writing essays for the Common App and for a variety of supplemental applications from a variety of colleges. Students will look at samples of real application essays, write rough drafts, share their drafts with each other, and work on refining the drafts into essays they can use in the fall.
Open to: rising 11th & 12th graders
Dates: 6/24, 7/01, and 7/08
Days: F
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Craig House
Teacher: Amy Sedivy
Cost: $200
Creative Writing: Fantasy & Science Fiction CANCELLED
If you love to read fantasy and science fiction and have lots of ideas for your own stories, this class will help you create believable characters, fantastical settings and plots that pull the reader into your world. Bring your favorite books so we can discuss what makes them so great. And bring your ideas; we will be writing in class and sharing our work with each other.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/08/11
Day: M-Th
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Craig House
Teacher: Amy Sedivy
Cost: $400
Cricket CANCELLED
The game of cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Come and learn the rules of the game while you practice bowling, batting and fielding techniques.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Day: M & W
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Webster Quad
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $200
Field Trip Class
Aren’t field trips the best? Students in this course will spend two weeks going on field trips throughout Los Angeles County. At the same time, they will build skills that will help them succeed in school. Students will collect video, photographs, and interviews during each field trip. They will then use that information to write articles and create an online multimedia newspaper.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 6/30/11
Day: M-Th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Math Room
Teachers: Bennel Thompkins and Billy Hackett
Cost: $450 (admissions fees not included)
Introduction to Algebra
This course will cover basic problem-solving techniques and core Algebra concepts used in Algebra1 classes. The course material will help students work on their weak areas to become successful in Algebra1. The students will also learn Algebra 1 concepts such as simplifying Algebraic expressions, graphing techniques, factoring techniques, solving equations and inequalities, simplifying polynomials and solving systems of equations.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/01/11
Days: M-F
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $250
Introduction to Geometry
This course will explain how Geometry concepts can be applied to problem solving. The main focus of this course is to prepare students to become good thinkers, to understand the logic and reasoning behind Geometry. The students will learn the writing format of proofs, theorems, angle calculations, perimeter and area calculations, polygons, Trigonometry and area/volume calculations.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/01/11
Days: M-F
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $250
Introduction to IT & Computer Science
This course is designed to explain information technology and computer science. The content of the course gives students an opportunity to explore the use of technology. The students will learn basic computer programming languages and computer networking techniques. The course material will help students to understand binary numbers, writing codes, routers, switches and assigning IP addresses.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/01/11
Days: M-F
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $250
Organic Sustainable Farming: Plant It, Grow It, Eat It! Waverly Farm Class CANCELLED
The class will meet two evenings per week ALL SUMMER long and is open to WHOLE FAMILIES. The Tuesday class will offer instruction in compost making, weed and insect control and other sustainable farming practices. The Thursday class will consist of a potluck supper made at the farm, either in the salad bowl or on the grill. Some Thursday’s a farmer’s market will be held depending upon the harvest yields. The children who will learn to prepare the harvest, weigh food and make change will run the market. The class will provide a purpose for families to come together over a season when there are no other school events and it will give the opportunity for a new summertime family ritual.
Open to: enrolled YK – 12 Waverly families
Dates: 6/14/11-8/25/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Waverly Organic Farm on Pasadena Avenue
Teachers: Billy Hacket & Donna Furey
Cost: $400
South Asian Cooking CANCELLED
Discover the tastes of Sri Lanka. Participants will learn about the various spices used in Sri Lankan cooking and will have the opportunity to make curry powders. But the focus of the class will be on making exotic Sri Lankan dishes and then eating them! This class is open to high school students and adults.
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $400 (includes food costs)
Summer Book Club CANCELLED
Book lovers, meet some of your 9th grade classmates and read two high-interest books at Waverly this summer. We will engage in discussion and creative interpretation of our books, while we enjoy the summer sunshine on the high school campus. We will do some in-class reading of each book, but independent daily reading will be required.
Open to: rising 9th graders only
Dates: 6/20/11– 7/08/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Warde House
Teacher: Jennifer Dakan
Cost: $300 (Materials fee $30)
Summer Movie Club CANCELLED
Calling all movie lovers! We’ll spend our afternoons watching movies, learning the basics of film criticism, discussing what makes these movies great and sharing film recommendations. A wide variety of time periods and genres will be covered, and snacks will be provided. Whether you’re already passionate about cinema, or just a little curious, you’re welcome to join the club! (Some R-rated films will be shown.)
Open to: rising 9th through 12th graders
Dates: 6/20/11-7/08/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Hanger Sutheim Science Lab
Teacher: Grete Howland
Cost: $300
Middle School
Chess CANCELLED
Learn to play the game of chess or learn techniques to improve your game. This course will explain book openings as well as defense and attack techniques. Play while you learn winning strategies.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $200
Cool Chemistry CANCELLED
Students in this class will perform fun science and chemistry experiments such as freezing point depression (making ice cream) and cation flame test (fire of the elements) which will help them understand how chemical principles are applied to daily life. The experiments will cover fundamental and advanced topics in the areas of chemistry, biology and physics. In addition, students will also study trends of the periodic table and learn to classify reactions according to physical and chemical changes. Furthermore, students will see the applications of chemistry in everyday life through this hands-on approach to learning science.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11-7/8/11
Days: T-Th
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Snitzer Family Science Lab
Teacher: Tony Garza
Cost: $420
Cricket CANCELLED
The game of cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Come and learn the rules of the game while you practice bowling, batting and fielding techniques.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Day: M & W
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Webster Quad
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $200
Field Trip Class
Aren’t field trips the best? Students in this course will spend two weeks going on field trips throughout Los Angeles County. At the same time, they will build skills that will help them succeed in school. Students will collect video, photographs, and interviews during each field trip. They will then use that information to write articles and create an online multimedia newspaper.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th & 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 6/30/11
Day: M-Th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Math Room
Teachers: Bennel Thompkins and Billy Hackett
Cost: $450 (admissions fees not included)
Lego Robotics CANCELLED
Students will learn basic robotics by building and programming a robot with the new 2010 Lego’s Mindstorms NXT Kits. Their robots will perform specific tasks such as picking up an object, following a path, having a tug of war challenge. Students might also discover Newton’s law of physics by building a “top-spinning robot.” With each project students will explore topics such as: the difference between remote control and autonomous action, engineering, physics, science, and math. Through a project titled “Explorer Bot,” students will focus on the exploration of other planets through using specific sensors attached to the robot which will help guide it through uncharted terrain. Also, students will learn how their robots will best move across specific terrain by attaching wheels, treads, or building legs. Students will learn how gears will increase or decrease speed through calculating gear ratios. Alternative energy possibilities will be discovered by attaching solar panels to projects; and we’ll experience the surprises of action-reaction with the “Hammer Bot.”
Open to: rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Dates: 7/11/11-7/28/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Warde House
Teacher: Ken Riddle
Cost: $400
Power of Numbers: Middle School Math Review & Prep
Let the power of numbers work for you by building skills and confidence in a system of learning math. This course covers the skills involved with fractions, decimals, and percents, while incorporating concepts of Pre-Algebra and Algebra. Investigate the stock market, grocery prices, and advertised sales to understand the magic of numbers at work in our world.
Open to: rising 7th and 8th graders
Dates: 6/13/11-6/16/11
Days: M-F
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Math Room
Teacher: Billy Hackett
Cost: $200
Organic Sustainable Farming: Plant It, Grow It, Eat It! Waverly Farm Class CANCELLED
The class will meet two evenings per week ALL SUMMER long and is open to WHOLE FAMILIES. The Tuesday class will offer instruction in compost making, weed and insect control and other sustainable farming practices. The Thursday class will consist of a potluck supper made at the farm, either in the salad bowl or on the grill. Some Thursday’s a farmer’s market will be held depending upon the harvest yields. The children who will learn to prepare the harvest, weigh food and make change will run the market. The class will provide a purpose for families to come together over a season when there are no other school events and it will give the opportunity for a new summertime family ritual.
Open to: enrolled YK – 12 Waverly families
Dates: 6/14/11-8/25/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Waverly Organic Farm on Pasadena Avenue
Teachers: Billy Hacket & Donna Furey
Cost: $400
Read, Write, Draw! CANCELLED
This class is for students who love to read, write, draw, and discuss!
Students will have time to do some summer reading and writing with their peers. In addition to reading novels, students will also be exposed to poetry, short stories, and essays as inspiration for their own writing and art. Students will have time in class to read, write, listen, draw, and evaluate. Assignments will be both teacher and student driven.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11-7/7/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: High School campus
Classroom: to be announced
Teacher: Jennifer Dakan
Cost: $540
South Asian Cooking CANCELLED
Discover the tastes of Sri Lanka. Participants will learn about the various spices used in Sri Lankan cooking and will have the opportunity to make curry powders. But the focus of the class will be on making exotic Sri Lankan dishes and then eating them! This class is open to high school students and adults.
Open to: rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11 – 7/15/11
Days: T & Th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Lennon Math Room, Dearth House
Teacher: Jack Knight
Cost: $400 (includes food costs)
Summer Book Club CANCELLED
Book lovers, meet some of your 8th grade classmates and read two high-interest books at Waverly this summer. We will engage in discussion and creative interpretation of our books, while we enjoy the summer sunshine on the high school campus. We will do some in-class reading of each book, but independent daily reading will be required.
Open to: rising 8th graders
Dates: 6/20/11– 7/08/11
Days: M-Th
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: High School Campus
Classroom: Warde House
Teacher: Jennifer Dakan
Cost: $300