Summer School 2015 Students Entering Grades 7-9

Session 1: June 8 – June 25 Session 2: June 29 – July 16

(Monday-Thursday)

There is no cost to attend Belton summer school. Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to all students. Both sessions will be located at Belton Middle School Freshman Center. Students entering seventh, eighth and ninth grade in the fall of 2015 are eligible to enroll at this location. School is in session from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

This registration packet is due on May 8th. Please return this packet to the counseling office at Belton Middle School Freshman Center or Mill Creek Upper Elementary.

First name / Middle name / Last name
Birth Date MO/DAY/YEAR / Circle one
Male Female / Grade in the fall 2015
Street Address
City / State / Zip Code / Home Phone
Which session(s) will the student be attending? (circle all that apply)
First Second / Will the student need bus transportation?
Yes No If so, riding bus to:
Father name / Mother name
Cell phone / Cell phone
Employer/Day phone / Employer/Day phone

Please provide an emergency contact other than parent/guardian.

First name / Last name
Relationship / Phone number

Please select 4 courses below and list 2 alternates on the lines provided. Students not yet successful in one or more semesters of any core course should mark those courses below in order to improve skills for future success in these content areas.

Which session(s) do you prefer?

____ Session 1, June 8-25 ___Session 2 June 29-July16 ___ I wish to attend both sessions

CORE COURSES

______English/Language Arts 7, 8, 9

______Math 7, 8, 9

______Science 7, 8, 9

______Social Studies 7, 8, 9

ELECTIVE COURSES

______Lifetime Sports

______Camping/Hiking

______Basketball

______Swimming

______Sewing

______Sci-Fi Analysis

______Cooking

______Computer Applications

______Tennis

______Chess

______Web Design

______Acting (2nd Session Only)

Alternate Courses

1. ______2. ______

Within the summer school swimming class, the students will be going to the Belton Community Center aquatic center. Bus transportation is provided for this activity. Neither the Belton School District nor the Belton Community Center will be responsible for lost/damaged items or any possible injuries that may take place while at the aquatic center.

I, ______, parent/guardian of ______

release the Belton School District and the Belton Community Center from any liability associated with the swimming class while attending the Belton Community Center.

______

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Bus transportation will be provided for students who live more than one mile from Belton Middle School/Freshmen Center and within the Belton School District boundaries. These bus stops will be posted on the district website the 1st week of June (www.beltonschools.org). You can also call Crabtree Transportation at 331-3200 for more information.

The bus schedule will be created from enrollment forms received on or before May 8. Students enrolled after May 8 will be provided transportation to and from bus stops determined from enrollment forms received on or before May 8.

Acting -- Students will learn the basic techniques and skills of acting, the theatre, lighting and sound. They will perform a play after learning techniques of role-playing.

Basketball –The class will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball. The instructors will also focus on footwork, passing, shooting, and game play.

Camping/Hiking - Students will learn how to properly prepare a campsite and return it to nature undamaged. Students will learn how to dress for a hike, what to look for during a hike, and how to respect and preserve nature while enjoying its beauty.

Chess – Students will learn the basic fundamentals and strategies of chess.

Computer Applications – Students will learn about various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and making Power-point presentations. Also, the students will learn how to use scanners, digital cameras, and camcorders.

Cooking- This program is a fun, interactive way for students to learn and experience hands-on activities that strengthen their knowledge and skills in making healthy food choices while preparing nutritious snacks and meal items.

Core Course Completion/Remediation—Current 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students who have an incomplete or have failed any course for any quarter will need to enroll in this course. This course will be taught as part of their overall schedule allowing for student to take multiple courses for completion as well as have some enrichment.

Lifetime Sports- This course will allow students to learn and participate in many activities such as, whiffle ball, kick ball, golf, badminton, and many others.

Science-Fiction (Sci-Fi) Analysis- This course will look in-depth at science-fiction books and films through classroom discussions and projects.

Sewing- Students will create and design clothing with the use of various textiles through hands-on activities.

Swimming – Learn to swim! Students will learn to swim at the Community Center. You must complete and return the swimming consent form.

Tennis – Tennis anyone? The class will emphasize groundstrokes and consistency in execution. The instructors will also focus on footwork, scoring, forehand, backhand, volleys and serve.

Web Design - Students will learn how to build an attractive and useful web page. Students will learn to use graphics, sound, movies, text, and links while building their own web page.

Dear Parents/Guardians of: ______

Your child has not yet been successful in one or more semesters of the courses marked below. It is highly recommended for future success in these contents areas that your child attend summer school.

___English/Language Arts (7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade)

___Math (7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade)

___Science (7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade)

___Social Studies (7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade)

Please complete the attached enrollment form and return to the counseling office by May 8th.