Summer Programs in Westport

Credit Classes & Enrichment Workshops

June 12–July 14

GFA's Summer Academy is a great first step to make your summer count with a wide range of for-credit and workshop classes! Join GFA's exceptional faculty to get a head start on next school year, learn something new, or earn course credit.

Course Selections:

Credit Class

Upper School

This course is open for public registration.

Geometry

Geometry

ON CAMPUS: June 12 – July 14 (Closed June 19 and July 4)
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Math Department Permission
Credit: 1

This intensive five-week course focuses on geometric properties and relationships of parallel and perpendicular lines, symmetry and congruence, quadrilaterals and polygons, right triangles and right triangle trigonometry, circles, and areas and volumes of various shapes. Rigorous proof of geometric properties will be emphasized throughout with particular attention focused on the development of formal, logical thought processes. This course is designed for acceleration and not remediation. Students should expect to spend significant time on coursework outside of class. Credit courses are offered and available to all current and accepted GFA as well as non-GFA students, though non-GFA students are responsible for ensuring that credit will be accepted by their school. Minimum enrollment 6; maximum 14.

Students will need to purchase a textbook prior to enrollment. Geometry, Jurgensen et al. McDougal Littell Publishers, ISBN 0-395-97727-4

Cost: $2,000
Instructor: Deirdre Hynes

Enrichment Workshops

For students entering grades 4–12

Many workshops are open for public registration, but please review the information for a particular workshop for any registration restrictions.

Upper School: Science Inquiry: Research and Experimental Design

ON CAMPUS and ONLINE: June 12–July 7 (Closed June 19 and July 4)
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Entering grades: 10–12
Prerequisite: Biology and Department Permission

This course is for placement into SCI650 - SCI750 - SCI850 Inquiry: Science Research

This course exposes students to the principles and practices inherent in scientific research and scientific inquiry, literacy, and numeracy. Topics covered include reading and understanding scientific publications, scientific literature searching including citation research, statistical design of experiments, project planning, visual presentation of numeric data, scientific writing, and presentation methods for scientific findings. Students will select a specific project to plan, and assignments will be applications of topics related to the chosen project. The finished product of this course for each student is a written detailed research proposal, which the student may choose to execute during further scientific inquiry. This course prepares students to pursue an advanced inquiry in science research but is open to any student interested in science research. Students need a laptop computer and all course material will be provided. Minimum enrollment 6; maximum 14

Cost: $1,700 — Includes all required course material

Instructor: Dr. Mathieu Freeman

Middle School: Math Grades 5/6

On Campus
Dates: June 20 – June 30 (Closed June 19)
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades: 5 and 6

This two-week workshop is designed to master the necessary math facts for success in middle school math. Students review a variety of topics including foundational number facts and number sense, while learning to approach problem solving with curiosity and endurance. Instruction focuses on each student’s individual needs and provides plenty of practice opportunities. Games will keep the math lively and fun. Minimum enrollment 8; maximum 16.

Cost: $725
Instructor: Matt DuCharme

Middle School: Model UN

On Campus
Dates: June 20–June 30 (Closed June 19)
Days and times: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades: 6–8

This course is designed for students who are curious about politics, diplomacy, and the international community. Over the course of two weeks, students will learn the basic concepts of International Relations to better understand the role of the United Nations in the world today. Students will spend most of the course participating in educational simulations that expose them to current events around the world. The simulations allow students to respond to global events through debates that follow parliamentary procedures like real Model UN conferences. No former Model UN experience is required. Minimum enrollment is 8; maximum 14.

Cost: $725
Instructor: Ward Abel

FAQs

Why should I take a course this summer?

Summer Academy courses at GFA offer students the opportunity to study and explore subjects that they may not have room for in their schedules during the regular academic year. A few of these courses are available for credit on the GFA transcript, which can lighten the academic workload for students during the academic year. While our enrichment courses allow students to sharpen their academic skills ahead of the fall. Our half-day sessions provide plenty of time for other summer activities.

Are Summer Academy courses for credit?

GFA offers credit on the GFA transcript for a limited number of courses at the Upper School level. All GFA students are eligible to receive GFA credit in those courses. Non-GFA students who complete credit courses may expect to receive a GFA transcript, however these students are responsible for consulting with their school administrators to confirm that this credit is accepted.

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Summer Programs in Westport

Credit Classes & Enrichment Workshops

June 12–July 14

Course Selections:

Credit Class

Upper School

Geometry

Enrichment Workshops

For students entering grades 4–12

Upper School: Science Inquiry: Research and Experimental Design

Middle School: Math Grades 5/6

Middle School: Model UN

FAQs

Why should I take a course this summer?

Are Summer Academy courses for credit?

What is the time commitment of taking a Summer Academy course?

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Summer Programs in Westport

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Summer Programs in Westport