Summer Workshops

for students entering grades 6-9

2010

The Eagle Hill Learning Center offers a series of two-week Summer Workshops for students entering grades six through nine. The workshop choices are study skills and writing. Each two-hour class will include a combination of lecture, group, and individual instruction.

The staff for the workshops will consist primarily of Eagle Hill School faculty members.

2010 COURSE SCHEDULE

Each two-hour class is held Monday through Friday. Students may elect to attend one workshop or the full morning.

Session 1: July 6-July 16 (No class Monday, July 5th)

8-10 a.m.

Workshop 1 Study Skills A

Workshop 2 Writing

10 a.m.-12 noon

Workshop 3 Writing

Workshop 4 Study Skills A

Session 2: July 19- July 30

8.-10 a.m.

Workshop 1 Writing

Workshop 2 Study Skills B

10 a.m.-12 noon

Workshop 3 Writing

Workshop 4 Study Skills B

Course Descriptions

Study Skills

Study Skills A* will focus on learning styles, metacognition, hidden curriculum, study environment, time management, executive functioning, and note-taking from both lectures and written material.

Study Skills B* will briefly review learning styles and time management and then progress to note-taking skills, test preparation, and test-taking strategies.

These workshops will not only highlight the areas listed above, but will also focus on the application of these skills through discussion, worksheets, self evaluation, activities, and technology.

*Study Skills A is not a prerequisite for Study Skills B.

Writing

The Writing workshop will offer instruction in specific strategies for expository writing. Instruction will be provided in a variety of units such as summaries, “how-to” essays, compare/contrast, persuasion, and more. Within these units, instruction will emphasize using graphic organizers, conveying main idea, elaborating, creating powerful supporting details, and writing strong introductions and conclusions. The student’s own writing will provide the basis for instruction. Writing mechanics will also be incorporated based on the student’s individual needs. Mac computers will be utilized for this course.

Registration and Information

Applications are available by phone (203) 622-9240, in person between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by clicking on the Download button below.

Fee: $500 a workshop

Location: Eagle Hill School, 45 Glenville Road in central Greenwich, Connecticut

For inquiries or registration, please contact:

Tom Cone, Director of Admissions

Eagle Hill School

45 Glenville Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

Telephone: (203) 622-9240, x 648

Fax: (203) 622-0914

Email: t.cone@eaglehill.org

BACKGROUND

The Eagle Hill Summer Workshops provide educational support services to non-Eagle Hill children and families. Students who experience academic difficulty, inconsistent performance, or lack of self-confidence in school will find opportunities for support.

For over 30 years, Eagle Hill School has provided supportive, individualized, intensive programs for bright children diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Eagle Hill School

45 Glenville Road

Greenwich, CT 06831

Telephone: (203) 622-9240

Fax: (203) 622-0914

Email: t.cone@eaglehill.org