Engaging & Exciting Summer Courses...

Drill Masters (Math): 1st-3rd Grade

Practice makes perfect. Students will master arithmetic through engaging activities and drilling. Using multiple approaches, students will enhance speed and accuracy in math fundamentals.

Language Arts (English): 1st-3rd Grade

Students will be equipped with effective age-appropriate reading and grammar skills. Reading through a wide variety of genres, students will learn to identify main points within the text and apply these through answering questions testing comprehension. Students will also strengthen grade-level grammar skills as well as get a head start in grammar for the next school year.

Word Power

Using a variety of learning and memorization techniques, students will build an extensive vocabulary. Words will be ingrained through drilling, writing, testing, and visual aids. Students will not only memorize but also learn to use words in the correct context.

Math Whiz

Students will strengthen their math foundations with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Through engaging activities and supplemental worksheets, students will enhance speed and accuracy. With assistance from teachers, each student will work at his or her own pace to target areas that need improvement.

Essay Writing Lab (3-hour class)

Learning how to write an effective multiple-paragraph essay is an essential skill for future academic success. In this course, students will learn how to arrange paragraphs to develop an idea, with attention to the following components: unity, coherence, sentence fluency, transitional devices, brainstorming, outlining and logical progression. At Berkeley Academics, we believe that with immediate instructor feedback and through a multiple revision process, students will improve their writing and receive necessary grammar, usage, style, and word choice assistance.

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Computer Course - Photoshop

Students will be introduced to the world of graphics editing through this hands-on class. Using the tools and features of Adobe Photoshop, students will learn to create and enhance images. This course will also touch on the fundamentals of design and equip students with basic skills to produce flyers, posters, and collages. ($20 computer lab fee will be collected on the first day of class)

Computer Course - Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Knowledge of office technology is essential in today's learning environment. Students will gain basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets and electronic presentations. Through hands-on practice, students will utilize the tools and features of Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint to format documents, create tables and charts, collect and present data, and design creative presentations. ($20 computer lab fee will be collected on the first day of class)

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