Palma Summer School Program

Schedule of Classes
Description of Classes
Fees
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR SUMMER

**Note: Summer school classes will meet Monday through Thursday each week with the exceptions of the week of July 2 - 6, when classes will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and  Friday  (no classes July 4th).**

JUNE 9 TO JULY 17

8 am - 10:30 am
American History Review
Algebra I Review
English III and IV Review
JHS English/Literature Review
Pre-Algebra Review
Religion Review by Appointment
Spanish 1 Review
 
 
10:35 am - 1:05 pm
Algebra II Review
General Math Review
English I and II Review
Religion Review by Appointment
Spanish II Review
World History Review
 
8:00 am to 1:05 pm
Spanish 3 Honors
Geometry Honors
 
JUNE 9 TO JUNE 26
 
8 am to 1:05 pm
Spanish III Review, 1st Semester
Geometry Review 1st Semester 

10:35 am - 1:05 pm
Driver Education and Training*
 
*Behind the wheel training by appointment with teacher, outside of class time.
 
June 30 to JULY 17
 
8 am to 1:05 pm
Spanish Review, 2nd Semester
Geometry Review, 2nd Semester
 
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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

 

ALGEBRA I REVIEW
Reviews numbers and basic arithmetic operations applied to them, and proceeds through solving systems of equations and inequalities polynomials, algebraic fractions by applying various algebraic axioms, concepts and methods. For students who have failed or did poorly in Algebra I during the past year or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS or Jr. HS credits)
 
ALGEBRA I HONORS
Intensive study of the principles of plane Algebra 1. Reviews numbers and basic arithmetic operations applied to them and proceeds through solving systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, algebraic fractions by applying various algebraic axioms, concepts and methods. For students who advance through first year algebra in the summer. (10 HS of Jr. HS credits)
 
ALGEBRA II REVIEW
This course is designed to review the major topics of Algebra II. The topics covered are: open sentences in one variable, system of linear equations, factors and operations with polynomials are given special attention. The new concepts are irrational and complex numbers, rational exponents and logarithms. For students who have failed or did poorly in Algebra II during the past year or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5HS credits)
 
AMERICAN HISTORY
Intensive study of American history from discovery to the present. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in American History 7 or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS or Jr. HS credits)
 
BASIC ENGLISH COMPOSITION (9th -10th Grade)
Intensive review of college preparatory high school freshman and sophomore English composition. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in English I or English II or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS credits)
 
CHEMISTRY (10th - 12th grades)
This course provides a full year course in high school lab science in Chemistry. Course meets Palma requirement for physical science. Prerequisite: completed Algebra II. (12 HS credits)
 
DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This course includes class room instruction and driver training on the road. The driving will be done outside of the classroom hours. The course does include the award of the DMV forms required to obtain a California State Learners Permit. All students must be at least 15 years old by June 9th to enroll. (2.5 HS credits)
 
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
(Note: semester credits towards graduation not earned in these classes.) Courses in Beginning Greek and Latin are designed to prepare students for further study in either language. Computers will train students in the use of popular programs, including Word, Excel, Power Point and iMovie. Baseball/PE will be offered in the afternoon, to accommodate those with morning classes.
 
FRESHMEN/SOPHOMORE ENGLISH REVIEW (ENGLISH I AND II)
Intensive review of college preparatory freshmen and sophomore English composition and literature. Designed for Palma students who have failed to received a low grade in English I or II or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS credits) 

GENERAL MATH (JUNIOR HIGH)
An intensive course to review the principles of general math covered in the seventh and eighth grade level at Palma Junior High. Primarily designed for Palma Junior High students that have failed or received a low grade in general math or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 Jr. HS credits)
 
GEOMETRY REVIEW
An intensive course to review the principles of Geometry covered at Palma. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in Geometry or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS or Jr. HS credits)
 
GEOMETRY(H) and GEOMETRY REVIEW
An intensive course to present or review the principles of Geometry covered a Palma. Honors course primarily designed for Palma Students who wish to advance to Algebra II during the coming school year. Review course intended for students needing to make up for failing or low grade in Geometry or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (10 HS credits)
 
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
The course is designed to teach all students the basic skills and terminology associated with the operation of the Macintosh computer and peripherals in the Palma Computer Learning Center. Special emphasis will be placed on the learning of keyboarding, word processing, introduction to multimedia, publishing a web page, email and Internet navigation skills in order to facilitate students' utilization of the computer lab during their years at Palma. (5 HS credits).
 
JUNIOR / SENIOR ENGLISH REVIEW (11th -12th Grade)
Intensive study of Junior and Senior level of English and further development of composition skills. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received and low grade in English III or English IV or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS credits)
 
JHS ENGLISH/LITERATURE REVIEW (JUNIOR HIGH)
An intensive course to review the principles of English grammar and literature covered in the seventh and eighth grade level at Palma Junior High. Primarily designed for Palma Junior High students who have failed or received a low grade in English or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 Jr. HS credits)
 
PRE-ALGEBRA
An intensive course to review the principles of pre-algebra covered at Palma. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in Pre-Algebra or those who wish to improve their math skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS or Jr. HS credits)
 
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Independent study by contract. To make up Religious course or credit shortages in required subjects. Enrollment is restricted to Palma students. The students will meet once each week, by appointment, with the instructor. (5 HS or Jr. HS credits)
 
SCIENCE REVIEW ( Junior High)
An intensive course to review the principles of general science covered in the seventh and eighth grade level at Palma Junior High. Primarily designed for Palma Junior High students that have failed or received a low grade in science or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 Jr. HS credits)
 
SPANISH 1 OR 2 REVIEW
An intensive course to review the principles of college preparatory Spanish I and II covered at Palma. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in Spanish 1 or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS credits)
 
SPANISH 3 (HONORS)
An intensive course in the third year of college preparatory Spanish. Primarily designed for Palma students who wish to complete Spanish 3(Honors). Students will meet four hours each day for six weeks. Prerequisite: Spanish 1 and 2 with C or better grade. (10 HS credits)
 
SPANISH 3 REVIEW
An intensive course to review the principles of college preparatory Spanish III covered at Palma. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in Spanish III or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. Meets for 4 hours a day over three weeks. (5 HS credits)
 
WORLD HISTORY REVIEW
Intensive study of world history from prehistory to the present age. Primarily designed for Palma students who have failed or received a low grade in World History or those who wish to improve their skills before entering school for the Fall. (5 HS credits)

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FEES:
DRIVER EDUCATION & TRAINING(2.5 Credits): $495
RELIGIOUS STUDIES(5 credits): $345
ALGEBRA I (H) or GEOMETRY (H) or CHEMISTRY or SPANISH 3 (H): $985
CLASSES FOR 5 credits): $510
DISCOUNT OF $50 FOR TWO OR MORE CLASSES
TEXTBOOKS (IF NEEDED): TO BE PURCHASED OR RENTED AT FIRST CLASS MEETING
Refunds are not paid after the start of Summer School

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CONDUCT:

For boys the regular Palma dress and hair code will be enforced. Boys may not wear earrings. Dress shorts in good taste may be worn. For girls, clothing in good taste is expected. "Good Taste" includes the following: no holes in pants or jeans; no bear midriffs; no flip-flops. Radio/Tape Players/MP3 Players may not be used on campus (including the parking lot). Tardy arrivals are unacceptable. Regular attendance is required. Three or more absences or several tardies will result in reduced credit hours. Exception: students who must miss the first week of Summer School because they are completing the regular school year will be able to complete the Summer School Program. Refunds will not be made to students asked to withdraw or who fail to attend the Summer School Program.

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SIGN-UP FOR CLASS(ES)
You will need to provide the following information at sign-up:
 
You will need to register at the main office at Palma.
 
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