Academic and Enrichment Classes
ALGEBRA I PART I (1-year class)
For rising 9th graders who need to remediate Algebra I Part I.
Algebra I, Part I is the first year of a two-year sequence encompassing the subject of Algebra I. It covers ratio, proportion and percent, order of operations, algebraic properties, operations using positive and negative numbers, and solving and graphing basic linear equations. Factoring quadratic expressions are introduced in addition to basic geometric principles, which are reviewed. The format of the course is centered toward group work and collaborative class activities with an emphasis on problem solving. The use of calculators and computer software is used to explore and illustrate the concepts. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructor: Lucine Ohannessian
June 18th – July 27th • Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuition: $1400
ALGEBRA I PART II (1-year class)
For rising 9th & 10th grade students who have completed Algebra I Part I with a grade of B- or higher and have a teacher recommendation to take this summer class, or for rising 10th graders who need to remediate Algebra I Part II.
This course is the second year of a two-year sequence encompassing the subject of Algebra I. Algebra I, Part II explores the concepts of functions, systems of linear equations including current, and two equation two variable word problems. Powers and exponents are reviewed and expanded. Quadratic equations are introduced including word problems; Graphing quadratic equations will be explored to include the vertex, roots, axis of symmetry and direction of the graphs. Factoring polynomials will be part of the unit of quadratic equations. Algebraic operations using rational expressions will be introduced including word problems. The final part of the curriculum will explore radicals. Students will use all operations with radical expressions including solving equations containing radical expressions. As part of the learning process, students will incorporate the use of calculators and Internet activities to enhance and to illustrate the concepts presented. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructor: Joyce Osbaldeston
June 18th – July 27th • Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuition: $1400
ART HISTORY (1-semester class)
For rising 11th & 12th graders*
The student becomes a viewer of art as a means of communication and expression by looking at artworks from the ancient Egyptians to contemporary artists. A chronological survey of western art is presented along with the elements and principles of art. Students learn to identify various styles and come to understand how history, politics and cultural values are reflected in the visual arts. Students have opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills and learn about the aesthetics of a particular culture and period. Field trips to museums and current exhibitions are integral to the course. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Campbell Hall High School Art History requirement. *Priority registration given to rising seniors through March 16th. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course. (NOTE: Space is limited.)
Instructor: Allison Shrage
June 25th – July 20th • Monday through Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Tuition: $750**
(**Field trip fees included)
INTRODUCTION TO ARTMAKING (1-semester class)
For rising 8th & 9th graders and all new incoming students
Introduction to Artmaking is a studio course that surveys a variety of visual art forms and media. Students will be working in both 2-D and 3-D project areas. Visual literacy (cultural and historical valuing) will be investigated as students study the disciplines of: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Digital Photography (Photoshop), and Printmaking. Students will study and advance their understanding of contemporary art and the role that the visual arts play within society. Successful completion of this class will satisfy the Campbell Hall Visual Arts Department prerequisite for enrollment in any high school level year-long Visual Arts elective. Students who wish to take a visual arts class any time during their high school career must take Introduction to Artmaking first, before enrolling in any other art class. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course. (NOTE: Space is limited.)
Instructor: Jill Schulman
June 18th – July 6th • Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition: $725**
(**Materials fee included)
CAMPBELL HALL’S COLLEGE COUNSELING BOOT CAMP (5-day Workshop)
For rising 12th graders
The Campbell Hall College Counseling Boot Camp offers a complete approach to building a college admissions application and is ideal for students who have busy fall schedules. The small student/faculty ratio (12:1) enhances the effectiveness and intimacy of our program. Each day the students will craft their essay(s) and supplements with an English teacher for two hours, then work with his/her college counselor for two hours. The counselors will help the students develop a balanced list of prospective colleges, draft a resume, learn how to interview, complete their applications, etc. This five-day camp is most appropriate for seniors who are applying to private and/or public colleges or universities (especially students who plan to apply Early Decision and/or Early Action) using the Common Application. Since the UC and CSU applications are not available until October, we will not be covering those applications in Boot Camp. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as it has been sold out every year. We have made a concerted effort to schedule Boot Camp so as not to conflict with other Campbell Hall summer activities, but please check the dates before signing up, as daily attendance is mandatory. A confirmation email will be sent out at the end of June. (NOTE: Space is limited.)
Instructor: Campbell Hall College Counselors and Staff
August 13th - 21st • Mon., Aug. 13, Tues., Aug. 14, Thurs., Aug. 16, Sat., Aug. 18, Tues., Aug. 21 • Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuition: $700
CREATING A COHESIVE COLLEGE APPLICATION PACKAGE
(2-week workshop, meets M/W/F)
For rising 12th graders
This comprehensive writing workshop offers students the opportunity to better understand and create what colleges are looking for in the two key written components of the college application: the personal essay and the supplement questions. In this class, students will review models of college essays, formulate an approach to the supplement questions, and begin composing each in order to create a cohesive, interesting, and authentic representation of the college applicant. The course includes: evaluating strong and weak models of college essays; brainstorming and completing writing exercises to generate writing topics; drafting and revising essays, personal statements and supplement essays; and receiving daily, one-on-one consulting from Ms. Gaul, English instructor at Campbell Hall. The class will meet every other day to allow time for essay and supplement development and revision. Taking this class prior to enrolling in the College Boot Camp will enable students to bring strong pieces of writing to Boot Camp in order to continue the revision process. Students who take this course independently of Boot Camp will work to complete their pieces by the end of the course, but will also have gained the necessary foundation to continue their writing as they work to complete their college application. Additionally, Ms. Gaul will be available to counsel the students on their essays and supplements throughout the school year.
Instructor: Christine Gaul
July 16th – July 27th • Mon.-Wed.-Fri.: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuition: $340
SENIOR SEMINAR: Ethnic LA (1 semester class)
For rising 12th graders
The City of Los Angeles has been greatly influenced by the myriad ethnic groups that have migrated to and settled in it. The city has in turn affected them significantly. An examination of the language, cultural arts, and history of these groups will lead students to a better understanding of the world around them. Race relations, ethnic enclaves/cultural demography; and the social and political history of the city will be discussed in class. The greatest resource available to students is the accessibility of the city. Experiential learning will be required in the form of out-of-classroom assignments and field trips. Completion of this course satisfies the Campbell Hall High School Senior Seminar requirement. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructor: Steve Wachs
July 30th - August 11th • Mon. - Sat.: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuition: $750**
(**Field trip fees included)
SENIOR SEMINAR: THE FILMS OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK: PSYCHOANALYSIS OF SUSPENSE (1 semester class)
For rising 12th graders
This senior seminar will be an in-depth investigation of the cinematic art of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most important directors in the history of film. We will examine films from each of the significant periods of his career (the silent era, the British talkie era, the initial move to Hollywood, the great period of the 1950s and early 1960s). As we examine Hitchcock’s oeuvre, we will apply the psychoanalytical lens of some of the masters of philosophy and psychology (Lacan, Zizek, Freud). It is through this challenging lens that our examination of Hitchcock’s films will focus on the theoretical importance and their significance for understanding the potential of cinema as an art form. We will also examine the way they reflect (or accentuate?) the increasing paranoia of the age, reinforcing or perhaps even heightening our distrust of one another. Completion of this course satisfies the Campbell Hall High School Senior Seminar requirement. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructor: David Baczko
June 25th - July 13th • Monday through Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuition: $700
GEOMETRY A (1-year class)
For rising 9th and 10th graders who have completed a full year of Algebra I and have a teacher recommendation to take this summer course, or for students who are remediating Geometry.
Geometry is designed to prepare students in the investigation, understanding, and application of plane geometry. Course topics include basic theorems and postulates of parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, circles, polygon area, right triangles applications, and volume and surface area of solids. Students are also introduced to basic trigonometry concepts (sine, cosine, and tangent). Throughout the year, students incorporate the writing of basic two-column proofs to further explore geometric concepts and analytical thinking. This course is designed for students using a visual approach to the topics in geometry. This course also provides opportunities for additional review in the basic concepts of Algebra I. Completion of the course will qualify a student for Algebra II A. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructors: Adrian Arnold and Kevin Kelley
June 18th – July 27th • Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuition: $1400
MUSIC HISTORY (1-semester class)
For rising 11th & 12th graders*
A survey course of Western European music from the time of Pope Gregory I to the 21st century, this course incorporates elements of non-traditional and non-Western music. Musical forms are placed in the social, religious, and political perspectives of the times in which they were developed. The course is designed to give students practical means of recognizing and identifying all forms and styles of music. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Campbell Hall High School Music History requirement. Priority registration will be given to rising seniors through March 16th. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course. (NOTE: Space is limited.)
Instructor: Wayne Behlendorf
June 25th – July 20th • Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Tuition: $700
PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY (1-year class)
For students who have completed high school mathematics core courses and have a teacher to take this class. Please note: Completion of this course will not qualify students for A.P. Calculus.
This course is designed to integrate the subject matter of trigonometry and third year algebra. A unified approach to pre-calculus covers the major topics of advanced algebra including: higher order polynomials, advanced graphic techniques, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrix and vector analysis, polar coordinates and complex numbers, and conic sections. Topics of trigonometry will include trigonometric functions and their inverses, graphs of these functions, trigonometric identities and equations, and applications of trigonometry. In addition, students will learn basic probability and statistics. This course includes the use of a graphing calculator and appropriate computer programs, and provides a background for students planning college courses requiring trigonometry and pre-calculus. Campbell Hall attendance policy applies to this course.
Instructor: Vincent Cimmino
June 18th – July 27th • Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuition: $1400
INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING (1 Semester Class)
For rising 9th – 12th grade students who have taken Introduction to Artmaking.
In this course students will solve problems and use the medium of Intaglio (etching) as a vehicle for creative expression, incorporating the elements of art and the principles of design. Students will create original works of art using traditional intaglio techniques such as, drypoint, etching, aquatint, softground, and sugarlift. The exposure to a wide variety of historical references inform the students not only of intaglio technique but also of historical and cultural contributions of the art of printmaking.
Instructor: Jill Schulman
June 18th – July 6th (no class 7/4) Mon. - Fri.: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tuition: $725**
(**Materials fee included)
STUDY SKILLS PREP FOR HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES (2-week workshop)
For rising 9th graders
This two week course will cover practical study skills to give students a solid foundation for high school humanities classes. Each day will begin with time devoted to building upon each student’s study skills, including but not limited to organization, active reading, note taking, brainstorming, test preparation, and citations. The second portion of each day will apply what students learn to the required summer English reading for all incoming ninth graders, Looking for Alaska by John Green. At the end of the two week course, students will have strengthened their academic skill base for High School level humanities coursework as well as have completed both the mandatory summer reading for English and accompanying assignment.
Instructor: Catherine Siphron
June 18th – June 29th • Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuition: $395
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be issued, if requested in writing, up until May 15, 2012. A 20% cancellation fee will be applied for any cancellation made between May 15, 2012 and 9 a.m. on the second day of any camp, class, or program for which the withdrawal is being requested. No refunds will be given after the start of the second day of any camp, class, or program.