ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
July 3 - July 28, 2012
$4,100
The enrichment session offered by Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific is a co-educational program that balances academics and recreation for a fulfilling experience. Designed especially for students entering grades 7 through 11, the Enrichment program helps students prepare for their upcoming school year and for the academic experiences that lie ahead in secondary education. English as Second Language (ESL) is also available for anyone interested in learning conversational English in a classroom environment for an additional $250.
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
| 7:00 | Wake-up |
| 7:20 | Flag raising |
| 7:30-7:45 | Breakfast |
| 7:45-8:15 | Dorm clean up |
| 8:30-10:30 | Enrichment and Credit classes |
| 10:30-11:30 | Enrichment and Credit classes |
| 11:30-11:45 | Prepare for lunch |
| 12:00-12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30-15:20 | Credit classes |
| 12:30-15:20 | Surf, sports and other planned activities |
| 15:30-16:30 | Choice of daily supervised activity |
| 16:30-17:15 | Free time, open beach and phone calls home |
| 17:15-18:00 | Evening programming |
| 18:00 | Flag lowering and evening announcements |
| 18:15-18:45 | Dinner |
| 19:00-20:45 | Evening study hall |
| 21:15-22:00 | Lights out |
Computer Journalism
Journalism will teach students the principles and functions of modern journalism and will provide extensive practice in the various modes of journalistic writing. Skills developed in this course include creating and developing story ideas, identifying sources for information and interviews, interview procedures and etiquette, note-taking, writing in proper journalistic form, and editing. Other topics include the history of scholastic journalism, ethics and standards, elements of news, feature, and sports stories, opinion pieces, use of quotations, headline writing, and basics of newspaper layout and design. Students will produce a summer newspaper. Back to top
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL (English as a Second Language) will provide intensive language acquisition training as well as both oral and auditory training in English. The study of vocabulary and essential English conventions will be emphasized. Students will practice reading, writing, and conversational skills in English. In addition, through the use of newspapers and periodicals, students will be exposed to American culture, customs and current events. There is an additional fee of $250 for this course. Back to top
Basic Math
Basic Math provides students with a basic mathematical understanding of numbers and arithmetic operations. It will also concentrate on measurement, integers, data analysis, and interpretation. Back to top
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra will provide an introductory understanding of Algebra and Geometry. Students will learn to how to apply both concrete and abstract thinking to mathematics, using multiple modes of learning. Back to top
Algebra
Algebra is designed to reinforce skills developed in Pre-Algebra: relating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts with positive and negative numbers, manipulating complex algebraic expressions, solving and graphing problems using linear, quadratic, and equation systems, and introducing the use of functional notation. Back to top
Comics and Animation
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Oceanography
This popular program is a hands-on exploration of Marine Biology and Ocean Science. With a living lab at our doorstep, students will have the rare opportunity to learn about ecosystems, experiment with properties of water, conduct labs, and maintain a science journal, all while exploring the unique marine environment of Southern California. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will improve their writing, math, science and artistic skills in this unique course. Related field trips may include: Scripps center for Oceanography, SeaWorld, La Jolla Cove, Birch Aquarium, local tide pools and Beckman Center for Research on Endangered species. Back to top
Reading and Writing
The objective of this reading class is to explore a variety of different forms of written material. It is designed to help students review and develop skills in reading comprehension, fluency, and accuracy. In addition, students will participate in vocabulary activities as well as other language tasks. Students will read selected pieces of literature and will engage in various activities involving those pieces. Overall, this course will provide students with opportunities to practice, learn, and enhance their skill in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language. Back to top
Life Science (Grades 7-8)
Life Science will present a scientific study of the structure and function of living organisms and their ecological relationships. More specifically, there will be an introduction to general scientific skills and their importance. In addition, the course will place an emphasis on heredity, evolution, ecosystems, and the environment. Finally, the key elements of health will be introduced and discussed. Back to top
Earth Science (Grades 9-12)
Earth Science will introduce the student to the interrelationship between physical and earth sciences. The topics include a general introduction to geology and the earth’s natural resources with an emphasis placed on oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. In addition, the course deals with the key elements of physical science: force and motion, magnetism, electricity, and energy. Back to top
Study Skills
The objective of the Study Skills course is to develop and improve basic study skill habits. Students will study the techniques of organization, time management, standardized and non-standard test preparation, note-taking, reading comprehension, and memorization. Back to top
Robotics
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