List of 21 items.

• Pre-Algebra: A Complete Course for Advancement

  FOR CREDIT

  This course is designed for the exceptional middle school mathematics student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. Focused on a quick pace and significant class participation and homework, this course will challenge participants with a demanding workload including quizzes and tests. The Pre-Algebra: A Complete Course will satisfy the Common Core requirements for a complete year of Pre-Algebra. This six-week, four-hour per day course will serve as a replacement for a complete year of mathematics in many area middle schools. Students interested in this course must have taken Math 7 or Pre-Algebra at Ranney School during the past school year or taken the equivalent of a sixth or seventh grade mathematics course at an area middle school during the past school year. This seminar will also serve as a complete review for students who have recently completed a Pre-Algebra course and need reinforcement of all core concepts. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their math teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Algebra I in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order to earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. A course syllabus will be provided upon request.

   

  8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 5-9
  $2,700

• Geometry: A Complete Course for Advancement

  FOR CREDIT

  This course is designed for the exceptional Algebra I student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. This rigorous six-week, four-hour per day course will satisfy all Common Core requirements for a complete geometry program and will count as a full year of mathematics study in many area schools. This intensive study of geometry will be accompanied by significant class and homework as well as daily quizzes or tests. This seminar will also serve as a complete review for students who have recently completed a Geometry course and need reinforcement of a full course. Students interested in this course must have taken Algebra I during the past school year. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their Algebra I teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Algebra II in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order to earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. A course syllabus will be provided upon request.
  
  

  8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 9-12
  $2,700

• Algebra I: A Complete Course for Advancement

  FOR CREDIT

  This course is designed for the exceptional Pre-Algebra student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. Focused on a quick pace. significant class participation and homework, this course will challenge participants with a demanding workload including quizzes and tests. The Algebra I: A Complete Course will satisfy the Common Core requirements for a complete year of Algebra I. This six-week, four-hour per day course will serve as a replacement for a complete year of mathematics in many area high schools. Students interested in this course must have taken Pre-Algebra or Algebra during the past school year. This seminar will also serve as a complete review for students who have recently completed an Algebra I course and need reinforcement of a full course. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their math teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Geometry in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order to earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. A course syllabus will be provided upon request.

  8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 7-12
  $2,700
  

• Algebra II: A Complete Course for Advancement

  FOR CREDIT

  This course is designed for the exceptional Algebra I or Geometry student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. Fast paced and interactive, this course will challenge participants with a demanding workload including daily quizzes and tests. The Algebra II: A Complete Course will satisfy Common Core requirements for a complete year of Algebra II. This six-week, four-hour per day course will serve as a replacement for a complete year of mathematics in many area schools. Students interested in this course must have taken Algebra I or Geometry during the past school year. This seminar will also serve as a complete review for students who have recently completed an Algebra II course and need reinforcement of all core concepts. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their Geometry teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Pre-Calculus in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order to earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. A course syllabus will be provided upon request.

  8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 9-12
  $2,700

• Pre-Calculus: A Complete Course for Advancement

  FOR CREDIT

  This course is designed for the exceptional Algebra II student who desires to advance his or her placement in mathematics. Fast paced and interactive, this course will challenge participants with a demanding workload including daily quizzes and tests. The Pre-Calculus: A Complete Course will satisfy state requirements for a complete year of Pre-Calculus. This six-week four-hour per day course will serve as a replacement for a complete year of mathematics in many area schools. Students interested in this course must have taken Algebra II during the past school year. This seminar will also serve as a complete review of the core concepts for students who have recently completed a Pre-Calculus course. Course materials are provided. Ranney students will need the recommendation of their Algebra II teacher and the approval from the Mathematics Chair to enroll. Ranney students who earn a minimum average of 85% at course completion may qualify to enroll in Calculus in the fall. Students must complete all 120 course hours in order to earn credit. NON Ranney students will need approval via their School or District. A course syllabus will be provided upon request.

  8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 9-12
  $2,700

• Pre-Algebra: A Prep Class

  This three week, two hour per day seminar is offered to prepare students who will be taking Pre – Algebra in the fall. The course will review key concepts needed for success in Pre – Algebra. Students will practice topics in ratios, decimal and fraction operations, writing, interpreting and using expressions, equations and inequalities, and solving problems involving geometry and measurement. Pre – Algebra Prep is recommended for students who are looking to brush up on their skills in preparation for a successful Pre – Algebra experience. Course materials are provided.
  
  June 24 - July 12
  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  Rising 5th Graders - Rising 9th Graders
  $750

• Algebra I: A Review Class

  This three week, two-hour per day seminar will review the main concepts of Algebra I. Some of those concepts include solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, powers and exponents, quadratic equations, polynomials, and factoring. Course materials are provided. This review course is designed for students that completed Algebra I and will be taking Geometry in the fall.

  8:00 AM-10:00 AM
  June 24 - July 12
  GRADES: 7-12
  $750

• Algebra I: A Prep Class

  This three week two hour per day seminar is offered to prepare students who will be taking Algebra I in the fall. The course will review key concepts for success in Algebra I. Students will analyze proportional relationships, perform real number operations, use radicals and integer exponents, generate expressions, solve equations and graph linear equations. Algebra I Prep is designed for those students who are looking for a jump start to the Algebra I Curriculum while reviewing and practicing essential skills needed for success in Algebra I. Course materials are provided.

  10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - July 12
  GRADES: 7-12
  $750

• Algebra II: A Prep Class

  This three week, two-hour per day seminar is offered to prepare students who will be taking Algebra II or Honors Algebra II in the fall. The course will review key Algebra I skills needed for success in Algebra II and to preview the fall semester of concepts to be covered in the Algebra II curriculum. Algebra II Prep is recommended for those students who petitioned for Honors Algebra II in the fall. Course materials are provided.

  Algebra II Prep is an online course. It will be taught synchronously. Students will need a computer with online access to Google Meet. Students will receive an invite to the class Meet link prior to the start of the course.

  8:00 AM-10:00 AM
  June 24 - July 12
  GRADES: 9-12
  $750

• Pre-Calculus: A Prep Class

  This three week, two-hour per day seminar is offered to prepare students who will be taking Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus in the fall. The course will review key Algebra II skills needed for success in Pre-Calculus and to preview the fall semester of concepts covered in Pre-Calculus. Pre-Calculus Prep is recommended for those students who petitioned for Honors Pre-Calculus in the fall. Course materials are provided.

  Pre-Calculus Prep is an online course. It will be taught synchronously. Students will need a computer with online access to Google Meet. Students will receive an invite to the class Meet link prior to the start of the course. 

  10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - July 12
  GRADES: 9-12
  $750

• AP Calculus AB: A Prep Class

  This three week, two-hour per day seminar is offered to prepare students who will be taking AP Calculus AB/BC in the fall. It is designed to review key Algebra II and Pre-Calculus skills needed for success in AP Calculus AB. Students will be exposed to limits and derivatives while reviewing core trigonometric functions. AP Calculus AB Prep is recommended for those students enrolled in AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC in the fall. Course materials are provided.

  AP Calculus AB Prep is an online course. It will be taught synchronously. Students will need a computer with online access to Google Meet. Students will receive an invite to the class Meet link prior to the start of the course. 
  
  8:00 AM-10:00 AM
  July 15 - August 2
  GRADES: 11-12
  $750
  

• SAT/PSAT Prep

  Increase your competitive edge on the standardized tests that will influence your college choices in this intensive course focusing on the SAT verbal and writing sections, as well as the necessary strategies in the math section. Students will work on a multitute of practice tests, and will be provided with extensive explanations, cogent notes on repeating question/problem types and tips to improve performance. This course will also aid students with their preparation for the PSAT test as well. Course materials provided.
  
  July 15 - August 2
  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Rising 9th Grade - Rising 12th Grade
  $1,350

• Physics Prep: Honors

  This one week, three hour per day course is intended for students who will be enrolled in Honors Physics in the fall. Core topics, such as displacement, velocity and acceleration, will be covered. Important math skills will also be covered, including graphing and trigonometry. This class is designed for those looking to get a head start on the curriculum while reviewing important skills needed for success in science courses.
  
  

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  July 29-August 2
  GRADE: 9
  $450

• Full STEAM Ahead! for 1st-3rd Grades

  This interdisciplinary course focuses on developing and strengthening students’ literacy and mathematician skills through the incorporation of hands-on learning and STEAM activities. The opportunity for creative and imaginative thinking that this course provides will not only enhance student learning in all subject areas but also foster strong discussion, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Students will strengthen skills in areas such as vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, math, and beyond. Parents can choose the flexibility of three, four, five or six consecutive weeks of programming.

   

  Sectioning for reading classes will be determined through the results of preliminary testing conducted during the first two days of class. This course is not intended to serve as a replacement for a full-year elementary course. If English is not the primary language spoken in the home, please indicate on your registration form.

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 1-3 
  3 weeks: $1,350
  4 weeks: $1,800
  5 weeks: $2,250
  6 weeks: $2,700

• Full STEAM Ahead! for 4th-6th Grades

  This interdisciplinary course focuses on developing and strengthening students’ literacy and mathematician skills through the incorporation of hands-on learning and STEAM activities. The opportunity for creative and imaginative thinking that this course provides will not only enhance student learning in all subject areas but also foster strong discussion, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Students will strengthen skills in areas such as vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, math, and beyond. Parents can choose the flexibility of three, four, five or six consecutive weeks of programming.

   

  Sectioning for reading classes will be determined through the results of preliminary testing conducted during the first two days of class. The Elementary Reading, Writing and Math classes are not intended to serve as a replacement for a full-year course. If English is not the primary language spoken in the home, please indicate on your registration form.

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  GRADES: 4-6
  3 weeks: $1,350
  4 weeks: $1,800
  5 weeks: $2,250
  6 weeks: $2,700

• Exploration Station & Gooey Chemistry Grades 2-3

  This two week course for students going into Grades 2 and 3 will develop students' critical thinking thinking skills and foster their love for learning through the Exploration Station (STEAM Maker Lab) and Gooey Chemistry. The Exploration Station, in week one, is a hands-on learning experience where STEAM concepts come to life using cutting edge technologies. Students are given the opportunity through teamwork and immersive creative problem solving transforming curiosity into innovation. Daily challenges will be given to students to solve using craft supplies, 3D pens, Sphero robots and many others. In week two, it's Gooey Chemistry time! Ever dream of becoming a mad scientist and brewing up some crazy concoctions? Come have a blast with "kitchen safe chemistry" and explore science in a fun, creative way. Each day students will be performing experiments, making explosions and creating slime too!

   
  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  July 22 – August 2
  Grades 2-3
  $900

• Junior LEGO® Masters: An Introduction to Engineering with LEGO®s

  RSI's youngest students are introduced to engineering through the use of LEGOS! Abstract concepts like balance, force, friction and energy all come to life as students build models, test theories and experiment with their own creations while working collaboratively with their peers to solve problems and inspire them to become lifelong learners.

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  July 15 - July 19
  GRADES: 1-4
  $450
  

• ESL Enrichment

  This one-week intensive ESL course will provide students with the opportunity to learn strategies and skills that will help improve overall English Language ability. English language will be practiced through interactive lessons focused upon speaking, listening, reading and writing. This course will focus on improving English skills, as well as familiarizing students with American life and culture.
  
  July 8 - July 12
  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Rising 7th Graders - Rising 12th Graders
  $450

• Chinese Immersion Class

  This one week class is designed for students who would like to learn Chinese language and culture in an immersion classroom. Class will be taught through the method of TPR in 99% Chinese language. Students will learn Chinese through hands-on activities, games, rhythms and songs. Students will be able to participate in daily conversation and write basic Chinese characters. Students will enjoy a variety of exciting cultural activities, such as Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, Chinese tea culture, fan dance and Taiji. No previous Chinese language background required.

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM

  June 24 - June 28
  $450
  GRADES: 2-7

• Panther Prep (Kindergarten and First Grade Students)

  This course is intended for rising Kindergarten and First grade students who have been newly accepted to Ranney School for the academic year and/or current students who desire summer enrichment. Designed to prepare students for the rigor of a Ranney education, Panther Prep will provide students with the background knowledge and fundamental skills necessary to find success at Ranney School. Students will build skills in reading, writing and numeracy in a stimulating environment conducive to learning and fun. This program runs for 6 weeks, from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday. Students are encouraged to take a minimum of two consecutive weeks.

  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  Grades: K-1
  $450/week

• Pre-K Prep

  This dynamic course is designed for imaginative thinkers and busy hands and is intended to put your rising Pre-K student on the path to success. The Pre-K prep course is 5 days a week, 3 hours a day, from 9 am to 12pm. Each week in the six week session will feature a different theme, from learning math and science to art and music, all adventures are expertly tailored to fit the needs of the students enrolled in the class. Students may choose to participate in just one week or in all six weeks of the summer session. It is entirely up to you and the needs of your young student! Simply select the dates from the list below and get ready to embark on a summer learning adventure! We recommend parents sign up for consecutive weeks but it is not mandatory.

  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
  June 24 - August 2
  $450/week