Virtual Summer Programs

Note: BASIS Independent students must be either rising or incoming grade 6 and have advancement approval for FOR-CREDIT to be eligible to take this course. This course will be offered in an online format.

Pre-algebra includes topics from geometry, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics. At the end of the course, students are well-versed in areas of: fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, positive and negative numbers, order of operations, percentages, proportions, ratios, divisibility, rounding, place value, unit conversions, scientific notation, and data representation, algebraic representation, and solving real-world problems.

Required Materials
Saxon Algebra 1/2: Incremental Development Edition 3 2004; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-149-9

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
(Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST

Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Live Office Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (for For-Credit Students only)

Final Math Exam: July 30

Tuition
$2850

BASIS Independent students must have completed Pre-Algebra or its equivalent, and have advancement approval from their Director of Academic Programs for FOR-CREDIT. This course will be offered in an online format.

Algebra I / Geometry covers all of the traditional first-year algebra topics while helping students build higher-order thinking skills, real-world application skills, reasoning, and an understanding of interconnecting math strands. The class focuses on multiple representations of algebraic thinking: verbal, numerical, symbolic and graphical.

Topics covered will include algebra foundations, basic geometric concepts, functions and relations, linear equations, polynomials, rational expressions and functions, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, radical expressions and functions, quadratic equations, absolute-value equations and inequalities, and probability and data analysis. Real-world applications and continual practice/review are fundamental parts of the class and are important for mastery of the material.

Required Materials
Saxon Algebra 1: Incremental Development (Student Edition) ; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-134-5

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
(Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST

Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Live Office Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (for For-Credit Students only)

Math Placement Exam: July 30

Tuition
$2850

BASIS Independent students must have completed Algebra I/Geometry or its equivalent and have advancement approval from their Director of Academic Programs for FOR-CREDIT. This course will be offered in an online format.

This is the second part in a series of algebra and geometry courses. Students will continue working on concepts introduced in Algebra I/Geometry, but more in-depth. After mastering topics introduced in this course students should be able to solve equations and inequalities with absolute value, quadratic and logarithmic equations, and work with complex numbers and trigonometric functions of right triangles. Also, geometry will be incorporated and the equivalent of formal geometry will be concluded. Students will be introduced to proofs in geometry with similar and congruent figures, circles and their parts, lines, and planes.

Required Materials
Saxon Algebra 2 Student Edition Grades 9-12 2004 ; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-140-6

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
(Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST

Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Live Office Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST (for For-Credit Students only)

Math Placement Exam: July 30

Tuition
$2850

For students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2021.This course will be offered in an online format.

The summer economics course will introduce students to the concepts of economics. This includes learning about many of the basic models in economics such as supply and demand and how specific markets and economies behave. The course will take some key elements from both microeconomics (individual and firm analyses) and macroeconomics (nationwide analyses). By the end of the course, students will be economically literate. They will be able to understand how our world works through the viewpoint of an economist.

Course Session
June 28–July 16
(Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–1:00 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Independent Study: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EST

Live Office Hour: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Tuition
$1425

For students entering grades 9 – 12 in the fall of 2021. High School credit will only be awarded to students who take this course when they are in rising grade 10 or higher. This course will be offered in an online format.

This course is designed to investigate and develop students’ photographic skills with an emphasis on composition as well as content. Students will explore traditional and contemporary methods of photography as well as commercial techniques. This course is based on individual expression, historical perspective and current trends as a vehicle for communication. This course meets the UC A-G criteria for a Visual and Fine Arts credit.

Required materials

• Digital Camera: must have a manual mode and be able to shoot in raw (uncompressed); cell phones will not be allowed as the class camera; Summer Camera List
• SD or other camera compatible memory card (8 GB minimum)
• 16 GB minimum USB drive
• Computer that is compatible with Adobe Creative Cloud (CC)
• Adobe CC Photography Plan Subscription ($9.99/month)
• Tripod (many sold for roughly $20)

Course Session
June 28 – July 30 (Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:30 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
Live Office Hour: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST
Live Lecture: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Tuition
$2850

For students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2021. High School credit will only be awarded to students who take this course when they are in rising grade 10 or higher. This course will be offered in an online format.

Film Studies provides an overview of film history from the invention of motion picture technology to the present day. This course is broad, both chronologically and geographically, incorporating many foreign language films while focusing on the history of the American motion picture as a frame of reference. There are six major components engaged throughout the year: the evolution of the technology and its connection with major historical movements; analysis of film utilizing key terminology from films studies and theory; critique of social issues such as gender, class, race, and politics in film; creative production of a short film and exhibition in a festival; publication of a contemporary film review; and a film exhibition and discussion with an audience. In summary, film studies students will acquire language to critique historical, theoretical, technical, and social issues in film, create a short film for exhibition in a campus film festival, and generate a film review blog shared with the campus community.

Course films include, but are not limited to: City Lights (1931); Bringing Up Baby (1938); Rebecca (1940); The Red Shoes (1948); High Noon (1952); Singin’ In the Rain (1952); Some Like It Hot (1959); The 400 Blows (1959); Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967); Zanjeer (1973); Raise the Red Lantern (1991); The Hate U Give (2018); Frankenstein (1931); Young Frankenstein (1974); The Stranger (1946); Citizen Kane (1941); The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

Required Materials
A Netflix streaming account

Course Session
June 28–July 30 (Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:30 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM EST
Break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
Live Office Hour: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM  EST
Live Lecture: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Tuition
$2850

For students entering grades 9 – 12 in the fall of 2021. High School credit will only be awarded to students who take this course when they are in rising grade 10 or higher. This course will be offered in an online format.

Introduction to Business provides an overview of starting a business, the types of businesses that exist, and the challenges that businesses face in our current economy. This course will teach students the basics of starting a business by having them write a startup business plan. They will have to name their business, create a marketing plan, hire employees and figure out how to pay them, court investors, and plan for a sustainable future. Students will be required to purchase or rent the college introductory book Entrepreneurship: Owning Your Future 12th Edition (ISBN-13: 978-0134324821 / ISBN-10: 013432482X), along with corresponding workbook, in order to learn and practice business terminology. By the end of the course, the students will have a completed and fully-designed business plan. They will be versed in subjects such as business ethics, sustainability, marketing, and finances; and they will understand and appreciate many of the most common difficulties new businesses face.

Required Materials
Entrepreneurship: Owning Your Future 12th Edition; ISBN-13: 978-0134324821, along with corresponding workbook

Course Session
June 28–July 30 (Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:30 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM EST
Project Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Live Lecture: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM EST
Break: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Project Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  EST
Office Hours: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Tuition
$2850

For students entering grades 9 – 12 in the fall of 2021. High School credit will only be awarded to students who take this course when they are in rising grade 10 or higher. This course will be offered in an online format.

Introduction to Programming serves as a pre-AP Java programming course. Students are introduced to the Java development cycle, object-orientation, and control structures. Students learn about primitive data types and their wrapper classes, operators, data structures such as arrays and lists, and special topics. The course also emphasizes the problem solving aspects of programming. Concepts covered in this course are further developed as students progress through the computer science discipline. Completion of this course fulfills the prerequisite to enroll in AP Computer Science A class. Topics include: introduction to the Java development environment; primitive data types; arithmetic and relational operators; conditionals and flowcharts; iterations – for, while, and do loops; testing and debugging; arrays and array lists; implementing methods; variable scope; introduction to object-orientation – objects and classes.

Required Materials

Big Java Early Objects, Cay S. Horstmann; ISBN: 978-1-119-49909-1

Course Session
June 28–July 30 (Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM–2:30 PM EST

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM EST
Break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST
Live Office Hour: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM  ES
Office Hours: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Tuition
$2850

Bridge Mandarin Enrichment

For students entering grade 5 and 6

Welcome to the one-week Mandarin Enrichment Summer Program! This class is for students who have no prior background or are beginner level in Mandarin. In this program, we will learn Chinese through storytelling. Each day, I will read a themed story in Chinese, teach the relevant Chinese keywords, and ask students to repeat words and phrases in an interactive way. Afterward, we will complete themed worksheets or make crafts to help your child steadily expand their Mandarin vocabulary. The books we use will be age-appropriate, and the class is designed to be highly interactive. In no time, your child will learn to speak Chinese and have fun while doing it!

Course Session
July 26- 30
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM EST

Tuition
$350

Elective Mandarin Enrichment

For students entering grade 7-10

Welcome to the one-week Introductory Mandarin Summer Program! This class is designed to help your child build confidence in speaking Mandarin. We will focus on building basic vocabulary and sentence structures and broaden their understanding of Chinese language and culture. Together we will explore topics such as pinyin pronunciation, basic greetings, numbers, family, colors, and food and drinks through fun activities. Various academic materials and supplementary resources will also be provided, such as worksheets, flashcards, videos for Chinese songs, reading resources, and other materials to explore aspects of Chinese culture.

Course Session
August 2-6
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM EST

Tuition
$350

Latin 7

For students entering grade 7 in fall 2021

Students will receive extra Latin language practice to keep their skills sharp and prepare them for the 2021- 2022 curriculum. They will review previously seen grammatical concepts and vocabulary and play games associated with them. Roman cultural traditions will be explained and explored as they are encountered throughout the week. 

Course Session
August 9-13
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350

AP Latin

For students entering grade 11 in fall 2021

This enrichment week is intended to give rising AP Latin students an intensive ‘head start’ to this rigorous course by introducing the course itself and its exam, both authors (Caesar and Vergil), their styles and genres, meter and how to read it. This week will shake off the summer cobwebs and get students ready to start the year at full speed, reviewing and previewing material usually introduced in the first few months of the course.

Course Session
August 9-13
12:30 PM- 3:30 PM EST

Tuition
$350

Latin Enrichment

For students entering grades 8-10 in fall 2021

The week will be tailored to the students’ level and understanding of Latin. Students will review grammar, vocabulary, and syntax in an effort to bolster their current understanding. Students will come away from this week with a stronger feeling for Latin – at whatever level they are – and will feel on more solid ground as they begin the next year’s course.

Course Session
July 26- 30
2:30-5:30 PM EST

Tuition
$350

Spanish I

For students entering grade 8 and 9

Acquire the ability to speak Spanish along with the correct accent in a congenial atmosphere. This course is for those with some knowledge of the language who prefer to strengthen the basics before moving ahead. Students will give short presentations and conduct dialogues in real situations. Each session is customized around the student’s aptitudes and knowledge. This is a highly focused, enriching course with an emphasis on verbal communication.

Course Session
August 9-13
8:30 PM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350

BASIS Independent students must be either rising or incoming grade 6 to be eligible to take this course. This course will be offered in an online format.

Pre-Algebra  includes topics from geometry, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics. At the end of the course, students are well-versed in areas of: fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, positive and negative numbers, order of operations, percentages, proportions, ratios, divisibility, rounding, place value, unit conversions, scientific notation, and data representation, algebraic representation, and solving real-world problems.

Suggested Materials
Saxon Algebra 1/2: Incremental Development Edition 3 2004; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-149-9

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
8:30 AM–1:00 PM EST (Class will not be held on July 5)

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST
Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Tuition
$2250

Completion of Pre-Algebra or its equivalent is recommended. This course will be offered in an online format.

Algebra I/Geometry covers all of the traditional first-year algebra topics while helping students build higher-order thinking skills, real-world application skills, reasoning, and an understanding of interconnecting math strands. The class focuses on multiple representations of algebraic thinking: verbal, numerical, symbolic, and graphical.

Topics covered will include algebra foundations, basic geometric concepts, functions and relations, linear equations; polynomials, rational expressions and functions, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, radical expressions and functions, quadratic equations, absolute-value equations and inequalities, and probability and data analysis. Real-world applications and continual practice/review are fundamental parts of the class and are important for mastery of the material.

Suggested Materials
Saxon Algebra 1: Incremental Development (Student Edition) ; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-134-5

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
8:30 AM–1:00 PM EST (Class will not be held on July 5)

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST
Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Tuition
$2250

Completion of Algebra I/Geometry or its equivalent is recommended. This course will be offered in an online format.

This is the second part in a series of algebra and geometry courses. Students will continue working on concepts introduced in Algebra I/Geometry, but more in-depth. After mastering topics introduced in this course students should be able to solve equations and inequalities with absolute value, quadratic and logarithmic equations, and work with complex numbers and trigonometric functions of right triangles. Also, geometry will be incorporated and the equivalent of formal geometry will be concluded. Students will be introduced to proofs in geometry with similar and congruent figures, circles and their parts, lines, and planes.

Suggested Materials
Saxon Algebra 2 Student Edition Grades 9-12 2004 ; ISBN 13: 978-1-56577-140-6

Textbook rentals are available for the course.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
8:30 AM–1:00 PM EST (Class will not be held on July 5)

Live Lecture: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:30 AM–11:30 PM EST
Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Tuition
$2250

Completion of Algebra II/Geometry or its equivalent is required. This course will be offered in an online format.

This enrichment opportunity provides a five week in-depth coverage of major topics covered during the Pre-Calculus AB course in the fall.  Each week will focus on one of the major topics starting with the elementary conceptual level and developing them into intermediate and advanced level by the end of the week.  The major topics include Conic Sections, Functions, Logarithms, and Trigonometry (two weeks will be dedicated to this topic).  An emphasis will be placed on students to discuss each of these topics using Algebraic, numerical, graphical and verbal standards.  There will be daily in class and independent study assignments and many checks for understandings throughout the week. There is no required textbook for this course.  All material will be provided by the instructor within the framework of the distance learning model and applicable online platforms.

Course Session
June 28–July 30
8:30 AM–1:00 PM EST (Class will not be held on July 5)

Live Lecture:  8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Independent Study: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Break: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Live Lecture: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Tuition
$2250

This class will introduce and review concepts essential to be successful for students in 1^st and 2nd grade.

We will be focusing on skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication. We will work on the use of these skills in standard equations and in word problems. Word problems will focus on real world scenarios providing applicable context. Additional content will include measuring, comparing, and estimating length; word problems related to elapsed time and money. Also will include a basic understanding of geometric shapes. Content is subject to change based on the needs of the students at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Session
July 12-16
8:30- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350

This class will introduce and review concepts essential to be successful for students in 3rd and 4th grade.

We will be focusing on skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We will work on the use of these skills in standard equations and in word problems. Word problems will focus on real world scenarios providing applicable context. Additional content will include interpreting and representing data via graphs, fractions, and word problems related to elapsed time and money. Also will include a basic understanding of geometric shapes. Content is subject to change based on the needs of the students at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Session
July 19-23
8:30- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350

For students entering grades 7–8 in the fall of 2021 (and entering grade 9 if student has not taken Biology). This course will be offered in an online format.

This one week biology course covers grades 6 and 7 and introduces students to the cellular world, specifically how cells come together in billions of different combinations to produce the enormous variety of life on this planet. After learning what it means to be a biologist – to not only ask questions about the living world around oneself, but within oneself as well – students will explore and explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of all living organisms. By the end of this course, students should not only have a baseline knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, but also understand how humans compare and contrast with our distant relatives, the Plant Kingdom.

Course Session
July 26- 30
2:30- 4:30 PM EST

Tuition
$250

For students entering grade 9 in the fall of 2021. This course will be offered in an online format.

This one week biology course covers grade 8 and will further students’ comprehension of cells by learning more in depth about cellular processes and the maintenance of homeostasis. The course will dive into details of biochemistry of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Cellular transport and membrane structure are emphasized. Plant processes like photosynthesis are studied at a molecular level. The students will learn all the basic reactions occurring in the process of cellular respiration. Cell division, Genetics, DNA structure, DNA replication, transcription and translation are studied in depth. Evolutionary and ecological concepts will be reinforced especially in the context of genetics. This course is an excellent preparatory course for honors biology.

Course Session
August 2- 6
10:00 AM- Noon EST

Tuition
$250

For students entering grades 7–9 in the fall of 2021. This course will be offered in an online format.

In the summer chemistry program, students will be introduced to measurements and significant figures, atomic structure, types of matter, physical and chemical changes, bonding and chemical reactions. They will learn how to read the periodic table, name simple ionic and covalent compounds and do chemical calculations involving moles and Avogadro’s number.

Course Session
Dates: 2 weeks TBD
2 hours TBD EST

Tuition
$500

For students entering grades 5 & 6 in Fall 2021.

This two-week course will use methods based in Classical languages and literature to prepare students for 5th and 6th grade writing. The first week will comprise an intensive review of English grammar and an introduction to Latin/Greek roots and prefixes/suffixes which are useful in vocabulary building. In the second week, we will work on exercises centered on the students’ retelling of a story, incorporating work on the expansion and summarization of narrative. This second week of writing will draw from the ancient educational idea of progymnasmata (“pre-writing exercises”), which help students overcome writer’s block and problems of clarity and concision. To participate in this course, students will need a notebook, pen, small whiteboard, and whiteboard markers.

Course Session
June 28-July 9 (Class will not be held on July 5)
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$630

Study Skills and Notetaking

For students entering grades 6-12 in Fall 2021.

This class is designed to help students understand the challenges in reading multiple secondary and primary sources, and to teach students effective study strategies based on their learning style. Students will look at different styles of notetaking, will learn the power of staying organized, and get to know the methodology and benefits behind these lifelong skills. Through the exploration of their own learning styles and new forms of notetaking and studying, these skills will become something to look forward to instead of dread. At the end of this course, students will learn how to use their study time more effectively and develop easy strategies to maximize their time while sustaining a high level of comprehension and organization. These powerful skills will lower the stress and anxiety associated with high-stakes testing, and provide the preparation support students need to succeed in those situations.

This course will also help prepare new students for the transition into the BASIS curriculum. Students will learn about the importance of a daily communication journal, the benefits of different note taking styles for different courses, and learn strategies for how to manage the challenging workload

Course Session
Week 1: August 2-6

Grades 6-8

8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Week 2: August 9-13

Grade 9-12

8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350

Creative Writing

For students entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall 2021

In this program, students will gain inspiration from popular texts, then set out to write their own material. We will write mythical poetry, monster stories, food reviews, and short stories. During the process, we will cover root words, outline a text, and read from multiple genres that range from the classics to the comics.

Course Session
Dates: August 9-13
Grades 4 & 5
8:30- 11:30 AM

Tuition
 $350

Reading & Writing Workshop

For students entering grades 7 & 8 in Fall 2021

This class will engage with interesting literature and grapple with big ideas through writing. Students will study plot structure and analyze character development. Then, they will express their opinions of the author’s characters with structured writing pieces that will build their confidence as scholarly writers.

Course Session
 August 2-6
 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
 $350

Reading Skills & Comprehension

For students entering grades 1-3 in fall 2021

In this course students will embark on a reading adventure! They will work in both small and whole group settings to hone their reading skills and develop a passion for reading all types of literature. Students will get to examine many different genres to develop foundational literary skills that support the BASIS curriculum. They will read picture books, poems, fictional texts, information articles, and nonfiction texts and engage in discussions and hands on activities focused on reading comprehension. They will develop their reading skills through lively vocabulary games, introductions to helpful graphic organizers, and utilize new effective distance learning techniques! There will be a focus on developing an understanding of figurative and descriptive language and effective storytelling.  

Course Session
 July 26- 30 (Class will not be held on July 5)
 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
 $350

Study Skills and Notetaking

For students entering grades 6-12 in fall 2021

This class is designed to help students understand the challenges in reading multiple secondary and primary sources, and to teach students effective study strategies based on their learning style. Students will look at different styles of notetaking, will learn the power of staying organized, and get to know the methodology and benefits behind these lifelong skills. Through the exploration of their own learning styles and new forms of notetaking and studying, these skills will become something to look forward to instead of dread. At the end of this course, students will learn how to use their study time more effectively and develop easy strategies to maximize their time while sustaining a high level of comprehension and organization. These powerful skills will lower the stress and anxiety associated with high-stakes testing, and provide the preparation support students need to succeed in those situations. 

This course will also help prepare new students for the transition into the BASIS curriculum. Students will learn about the importance of a daily communication journal, the benefits of different note-taking styles for different courses, and learn strategies for how to manage the challenging workload

Course Session

Week 1: August 2-6
Grades 6-8
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Week 2: August 9-13
Grade 9-12
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM EST

Tuition
$350