Summer Workshops

for students entering grades 6-9

2008

The Eagle Hill Learning Center offers a series of two-week Summer Workshops for students entering sixth through ninth grades. The workshop choices are study skills, writing, and Mac-based technology.

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.

2008 COURSE SCHEDULE

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

Session 1: June 23-July 3

8-10 a.m.

Workshop 1 Study Skills A

Workshop 2 Writing

10 a.m.-12 noon

Workshop 3 Study Skills A

Workshop 4 Mac-based Technology

Session 2: July 7-July 18

8.-10 a.m.

Workshop 1 Study Skills B

Workshop 2 Mac-based Technology

10 a.m.-12 noon

Workshop 3 Study Skills B

Workshop 4 Writing

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.

Mac-based Technology

The Mac-based Technology workshop instruction will focus on building technology skills through projects that are representative of typical school assignments. Applications such as Inspiration, Keynote, Pages, Excel, iMovie, and others, will be explored. In addition, students will learn how technology can be used for research and to improve their organizational skills. Computers are provided, but students may bring their own laptops if they prefer. (PCs are not used for any of these sessions.)

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 online at www.eaglehillschool.org. Click on Outreach, then on Summer Workshops.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Download.

Fee: $500 per workshop

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

For inquiries or registration, please contact:

Tom Cone, Assistant Headmaster

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