2023 Summer Classes
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Mr. G will be teaching two types of summer classes this year: a once-a-week class held on Saturdays and week-long intensive-writing classes. Both will be held in June & July. (No classes will be held in August.)
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The classes will be for students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades in the fall. (Those currently in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade.)
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Mr. G will not be teaching entering 4th graders over the summer (although he will be teaching 4th graders in the fall.)
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A non-refundable $50 deposit (credited toward tuition) is required to secure a spot.
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Saturday Classes (June/July)
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Over the course of this five-session set of classes, students will read a book, learn vocabulary, and write three compositions: a literary analysis essay, a research simulation task essay, and a narrative.
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Classes will be taught on the following Saturdays: June 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29. (Students will have Sat., July 1st, off.)
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The schedule is as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
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SATURDAY (June 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM entering 5th graders
12:30-2:00 PM entering 6th graders
2:30-4:00 PM entering 7th graders
4:00-5:30 PM entering 8th graders
5:30-7:00 PM entering 9th graders
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COST of the 5 Saturday classes:
Entering 5th graders: $255
Entering 6th graders: $280
Entering 7th graders: $305
Entering 8th graders: $330
Entering 9th graders: $355
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A non-refundable $50 deposit (credited toward tuition) is required to secure a spot.
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​Intensive Writing Classes
(June & July)
Five sets of intensive-writing classes will be taught over the summer. They will be four-classes (four consecutive days) long, featuring four 1.5-hour sessions.
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The entire focus of the classes will be on writing only. With the exception of the "Three Compositions" classes, each one-week class will cover one type of writing. (See below for the types covered.)
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The "Three Compositions" classes will give students practice in responding to the three types of prompts found on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments: the narrative, the literary analysis essay, and the research simulation task essay.
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In all intensive-writing classes, students will read and study sample compositions and receive detailed feedback from Mr. G. They will also be asked to revise and improve their compositions as necessary.
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The intensive-writing sessions are as follows (all times are Eastern Standard Time):
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THE NARRATIVE
June 19, 20, 21, 22
Monday - Thursday
10:30-12:00 Entering 7th graders -
4:00-5:30 Entering 5th graders -
5:30-7:00 Entering 6th graders -
7:00-8:30 Entering 8th graders -
8:30-10:00 Entering 9th graders -
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OPINION/ARGUMENTATIVE/
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
June 26, 27, 28, 29
Monday - Thursday
10:30-12:00 Entering 7th graders -
4:00-5:30 Entering 5th graders -
5:30-7:00 Entering 6th graders -
7:00-8:30 Entering 8th graders -
8:30-10:00 Entering 9th graders -
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LITERARY ANALYSIS ESSAY
July 10, 11, 12, 13
Monday - Thursday
10:30-12:00 Entering 7th graders -
4:00-5:30 Entering 5th graders -
5:30-7:00 Entering 6th graders -
7:00-8:30 Entering 8th graders -
8:30-10:00 Entering 9th graders -
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RESEARCH SIMULATION TASK
July 17, 18, 19, 20
Monday - Thursday
10:30-12:00 Entering 7th graders -
4:00-5:30 Entering 5th graders -
5:30-7:00 Entering 6th graders -
7:00-8:30 Entering 8th graders -
8:30-10:00 Entering 9th graders -
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THREE COMPOSITIONS
July 24, 25, 26, 27
Monday - Thursday
10:30-12:00 Entering 7th graders -
4:00-5:30 Entering 5th graders -
5:30-7:00 Entering 6th graders -
7:00-8:30 Entering 8th graders -
8:30-10:00 Entering 9th graders -
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COST of 4-class sessions:
Entering 5th graders: $204/wk.
Entering 6th graders: $224/wk.
Entering 7th graders: $244/wk.
Entering 8th graders: $264/wk.
Entering 9th graders: $284/wk.
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A $50 non-refundable deposit (applied toward tuition) is required to secure a spot for your child.
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IMPORTANT: There are no make-up days for summer classes, so only sign up for classes your student can attend. No refunds or credits will be given for missed summer classes.
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