High School Summer Program

Description: Morality and Social Justice is a course on the fundamental principles of the moral life and how it is lived interiorly and in society. The moral life is presented in the context of God’s love, the foundational principle of the moral life, and the dignity and goodness of the human person. Students will survey Catholic Social Tradition and its underlying principles and then learn a four-step social analysis and theological reflection process. Being a Catholic-Lasallian Institution, the course is presented through the lens of the Roman Catholic Tradition, which draws its moral wisdom from Sacred Scriptures, Sacred Tradition, reason, and experience. The ultimate goal of the course is to help students develop into morally mature human beings. 

10 Credits

Dates: June 6 - July 27 

In-Person Requirement:

June 1 (11am-2pm) 

Zoom Requirements:

June 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 21, 27, 29 (3-4pm or 4:30-5:30 pm)

June 10, 17, 24; July 5, 11, 18, 25 (9:30-10am)
June 30 (9am-1pm) 

Instructor: Mr. Rebullida

Cost: $1500

Description: This two-week intensive course will use the rigor and artistry of dance training and techniques to enhance and refine athletic performance. In addition to dance technique, the class will also include a fusion of Yoga and Pilates to continue to build muscle and flexibility. Athletes of all disciplines will benefit. Skills addressed include: strength, agility, flexibility, coordination in footwork, balance, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, teamwork, goal-setting and time management. Although rigorous, the course also incorporates the joy and creativity of dance. A variety of music styles will be explored.

5 credits

Dates: June 6-June 17

In-Person Requirement: Monday-Friday 9-11am

Teacher: Ms. Arriaga

Cost: $750

Description: This course emphasizes comprehension and application of elements and principles of digital photography. Students will engage in visual thinking strategies and personal expression through technique exercises, creative assignments and art criticism theory. Students will be introduced to the work of contemporary fine art photographers and the history of photography. Students will develop an understanding of the creative process, visual literacy and photographic theory through lectures, assignments and class critiques. Additional Information: Students are required to obtain and use a digital camera with manual aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting. The course requires students to take photos and work on projects outside of class.

10 credits

Dates: June 9 – July 27

In-Person Requirement:

June 9th 9am-Noon Orientation

Zoom Requirements (9am-11am):

June 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

At-Home Flexible Workdays (No Zoom):

June 10, 13, 17, 24, 27; July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

Teacher: Mrs. Andrews

Cost: $1500

Description: This course emphasizes making connections within the concept of plane geometry. Students will be introduced to inductive and deductive reasoning, logic and proof (including flow charts and two-column proofs), thinking more logically and precisely, learning the basic principles of plane and coordinate geometry, developing problem solving skills, fully integrating algebra with geometry, and preparing for more advanced work in mathematics.

10 credits

Dates: June 9 – July 27

In-Person Requirement (11am-1pm):

June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27

Zoom Requirements (11am-1pm):

June 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27, 28; July 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

At-Home Flexible Workdays (No Zoom):

June 10, 13, 17, 24, 27; July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

Teacher: Ms. Hartman

Cost: $1500

Description: This course is the equivalent of a full year of high school Biology and designed for students who will eventually take AP\Biology. This course is the study of life and the interaction of organisms with their environment. The unity, diversity, and continuity of life will be studied using individual and group projects and selected readings. Lectures will be correlated with current scientific research, laboratory work, and a detailed cell-model project. The goal of this course is to instill an awareness of the diverse array of species on Earth and to understand the balance between them and their environment. Topics that will be covered include scientific method, the chemistry of life, cells, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics and heredity, and plant and animal classification. Students must complete an application to enroll. 

10 credits

Dates: June 9 – July 27

In-Person Requirement (11am-1pm):

June 9, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27

Zoom Requirements (11am-1pm):

June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

At-Home Flexible Workdays (No Zoom):

June 10, 13, 17, 24, 27; July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

Teacher: Ms. Birkmyer

Cost: $1500

Description: This course is the equivalent of a full year of high school Geometry. This course emphasizes making connections within the concept of plane geometry. Students will be introduced to inductive and deductive reasoning, logic and proof (including flow charts and two column proofs), thinking more logically and precisely, learning the basic principles of plane and coordinate geometry, developing problem solving skills, fully integrating algebra with geometry, and preparing for more advanced work in mathematics.

10 credits

Dates: June 9 – July 27

In-Person Requirement (11am-1pm):

June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27

Zoom Requirements (11am-1pm):

June 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26

At-Home Flexible Workdays (No Zoom):

June 10, 13, 17, 24, 27; July 1, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

Teacher: Mrs. Melanephy

Cost: $1500

Description: Spiritual Journey is an adaptation of Option D: Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ and includes many elements of Option B: History of the Catholic Church in the Bishops’ Framework. It is designed to help students reflect on the presence of God in their lives by exploring the foundations of a fruitful spiritual journey, different prayer practices and images of God, the life stories of saints and spiritual figures, and ultimately, how to respond to God’s call in their lives. By reflective reading, viewing, and analysis of the stories of people seeking to better understand themselves, God, and the meaning of their lives, students learn to see God in the people they meet and the choices they make. Students will also be introduced to a variety of situations and circumstances that contribute to their spiritual development using lecture, discussion, journaling, and film. The culminating final project asks students to design and create their own spiritual autobiography.

World Religions follows Option E: Ecumenical and Inter-religious Issues in the Bishops’ Framework and begins with a discussion of Vatican II and the Church’s teaching on ecumenism, religious tolerance, and inter-faith dialogue recognizing non-Christian religions. The course then examines the eastern religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. The course ends with the study of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. This online section of World Religions is not UC-approved.                                

10 credits

Dates: June 9 - July 27 

In-Person Requirement:

June 9 (9-10am)

Zoom Requirements:

June 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26 (9:30-10am)

Teacher: Dr. Hodges

Cost: $1500

Description: Sports play a huge role in society worldwide. But we rarely pause to think about the larger questions of money, politics, race, culture, and commercialization that surround sports everywhere. Sports and political change often walk hand in hand (especially in America). The way that athletes and institutions deal with questions of race, economic hardship, nationalism, and political ties have become central to the way that we understand ourselves and our society.  At times, sports have been dismissed in their importance. However, some of society’s most important moments: racial integration (Jackie Robinson), gender equality (Title IX), and recognition of new nations (Olympics), have been through sports. This course combines multiple disciplines: sociology, history & psychology. New perspectives on how sports reflect culture (and vice-versa) will open up the way we view the games we play and watch. After this class, it will be hard to think about sports in the same way again.

 

Prerequisite: None

 

 

Dates: June 14 – July 14

 

In-Person Requirement (9am-11am):

June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13

Zoom Requirements (9am-11am):

June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; July 5, 7, 12

Teacher: Ms. Wood

Cost: $750

This three-week course is designed for incoming JS freshmen. The course helps to prepare and assess students’ readiness for Algebra I. Students finishing this course may be placed in either Algebra Foundations or Algebra I based on performance and teacher recommendation. This is a preparatory course only; no high school credit is given. 

Dates: June 21-23; June 28-30; July 5-7. All In-person classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. At home assignments will be given for Mondays and Fridays.

 

Times: 9-11am 

 

Instructor: Ms. Hartmann

 

Cost: $425

This three-week course will provide incoming JS students an introduction to college-preparatory skills in writing, critical reasoning, and study skills that will be required for success at JS. This course will also provide students with a pre-orientation to Justin-Siena’s campus, procedures, people and policies.

 

Dates: June 21-23; June 28-June 30; July 5-7. All In-person classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. At home assignments will be given for Mondays and Fridays.

 

Times: 11am-1pm 

 

Instructors: Mrs. Wood and Dr. Hodges and Ms. Jackson

 

Cost: $425

In person on campus 9-11am on:

June 14, 15, 16;

June 21, 22, 23;

June 28, 29, 30;

July 5, 6, 7;

July 12, 13, 14

 

June 17, 24; 

July 8, 11

 

Cost: $600

In person on campus 9-11am on:

June 14, 15, 16;

June 21, 22, 23;

June 28, 29, 30;

July 5, 6, 7;

July 12, 13, 14

 

June 17, 24; 

July 8, 11

 

Cost: $600

In person on campus 9-11am on:

June 14, 15, 16;

June 21, 22, 23;

June 28, 29, 30;

July 5, 6, 7;

July 12, 13, 14

 

June 17, 24; 

July 8, 11

 

Cost: $600

This 5-unit course is the equivalent of a full semester of high school English Language. This course is designed for students who earned less than a C- in the previous school year. Successful completion of this course (C- or higher) does not erase a student’s previous English grade, but it does affect a student’s overall grade point average and qualifies the student to advance in his/her English Language studies the upcoming school year. This course is offered at two different times during Summer School.

This class will run from June 14 -July 14 and will be conducted entirely online.

 

Cost: $600

In person on campus 9-11am on:

June 14, 15, 16;

June 21, 22, 23;

June 28, 29, 30;

July 5, 6, 7;

July 12, 13, 14

 

June 17, 24; 

July 8, 11

 

Cost: $600

In person on campus 9-11am on:

June 14, 15, 16;

June 21, 22, 23;

June 28, 29, 30;

July 5, 6, 7;

July 12, 13, 14

 

June 17, 24; 

July 8, 11

 

Cost: $600

This retreat for JS Students (grades 9-12) under the direction of experienced retreat leaders, Mrs. Dominici and Dr. Hodges. It is an overnight opportunity just for fun, to build community, and to give thanks for summer. Come sleep under the stars, eat good food, enjoy the company of classmates and meaningful conversation. This retreat begins in the late afternoon (3pm) of Sunday, June 26th and will conclude the next morning, June 27th at 10am. The cost of $25 is to cover the cost of dinner, breakfast, and supplies.

 

Email Dr. Hodges (ahodges@justin-siena.org) or Mrs. Dominici (mdominici@justin-siena.org) for more information.  Register for this retreat under summer school registration.