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Language Arts / Study Skills
Animated Readers and Writers

Improve reading skills while writing as you create an
illustrated journal or alphabet book, write a play, poem
or song, and more in this project-based class. Singing,
movement, and theater games inspire and motivate
reading and writing.
Grades 1 – 4 Period 1
Session One or Two
Tuition $120

Prep for Middle School

This three-week course will focus on improving a
student’s reading and writing skills. Students will grow as
writers and be challenged to analyze different writings.
Students will also strengthen and harness their essential
math skills, providing them with abilities and confidence
for the upcoming year.
Grades 5 – 8 1 – 3:45 p.m.
Session One or Two
Tuition $250

Scary Stories in Writing and Film

Create your own scary story by exploring the unknown.
Listen to scary tales and watch scary movies (PG-13) then
put your own scary ideas onto paper using words in many
fun and different ways.
Grades 6 – 8 Period 2
Session One or Two
Tuition $120

Newspaper and Journalism

Produce a newspaper for each session of SummerPrep.
Learn the basics of newspaper production, how to
interview folks, write stories and become an official
news hound.
Grades 3 – 5 Period 4
Grades 6 – 8 Period 3
Session One or Two
Tuition $120

GPA+ Solutions

Dr. Gerry Lozeau Ph.D.
This study skills workshop for middle and high school
students will be offered daily for two hours during the
week of June 10 – 14. The instructor, Dr. Gerry Lozeau
Ph.D., has worked with Sandia Prep since 1989
(see www.gpaplussolutions.com). The primary focus of the
workshop is teaching students how to read and study
academic material. Emphasis is placed on note-making,
pre-reading, and study systems, working together to
promote active learning. Better reading strategies,
efficient use of study time, and increased focus in the
classroom enhance learning opportunities for all students.
Improving comprehension and retention of academic
material is realized by utilizing best practices and habits at
the middle school, high school, and college levels.
The instruction and advice provided to students wil