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June 30-July 25
GRADES 6-8
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These four-week classes will be taught in person on the De Anza College campus.
DE ANZA COLLEGE CAMPUS
ESSENTIAL WRITING TECHNIQUES AND LANGUAGE SKILLS*
Entering Grades 6-7 – Set your student up for success
in school with a class focused on strengthening writing skills, improving sentence variety and mastering key grammar concepts. In this engaging course, students will build on their foundational language skills to create more sophisticated essays, narratives and written responses. Using creative activities, students will not only improve their writing but also enhance their vocabulary and critical thinking abilities. This course is perfect for students looking to sharpen their skills before heading into higher levels of language arts.
ADVANCED WRITER’S WORKSHOP*
Entering Grades 7-8 – Prepare your middle schooler for high school by enrolling them in this advanced course that focuses on refining their writing and language skills. Students will tackle more complex writing assignments, including argumentative essays and analytical writing, while mastering advanced grammar rules and essay structures. With personalized feedback and challenging activities, students will learn how to express their ideas clearly and persuasively. This course is ideal for students who want to excel in high school English or prepare
for future academic success by mastering essential language arts skills.
*Meets Common Core standards
CLASS SCHEDULE – ENTERING GRADES 6-8
ART AND DESIGN
10
Grades 6-8: Creative Canvas: Drawing and Painting Studio
Grades 6-8: Graphic Genius: Digital Art and Design
ATHLETICS
Grades 6-8: Basketball Skills and Drills Camp
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND ENGINEERING
Grade 6-12: LEGO Robotics and Coding: EV3 Mindstorms [2 hours]
Grades 6-8: Python Programming for Beginners [2 hours]
MATHEMATICS
Grade 6-7: Math Mastery: Ratios, Expressions and Problem-Solving
Grade 7-8: Pre-Algebra Skills: Equations, Functions and Geometry Foundations
Grade 8-10: Introduction to High School Algebra 1
MODERN LANGUAGES
Grades 6-8: Beginning Spanish
SCIENCE
Grades 6-8: Chemistry Fundamentals
Grades 6-8: Space Science Lab: Stars, Planets and Beyond
Grades 6-8: Physics Lab
SPEECH AND DEBATE
Grades 6-8: Debate and Critical Thinking
Grades 6-8: Public Speaking
WRITING
Grade 6-7: Essential Writing Techniques and Language Skills
Grade 6-7: Sentence Structure and Vocabulary Development
Register at deanza.edu/academy
For questions, email communityeducation@deanza.edu
Grade 7-8: Advanced Writer’s Workshop