RBC Summer Enrichment Program 2017
RED BANK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-747-1774
www.redbankcatholic.org /
ADMINISTRATION
Reverend Philip A. Lowery - DirectorMr. Robert Abatemarco - Principal
Mrs. Karen Falco - Vice Principal
Mr. Mark DeVoe - Director of Student Services
Academic Development Program(33 hours)
$475
This course is open to incoming freshmen who wish to review their organizational, writing, and math skills. It will help provide a smooth transition to high school academics for students who seek to improve their performance in these areas. Questions about this course should be directed to our learning consultant, Mrs. MaryEllin Sweeney, in our Guidance Department.
June 26-30, July 5-6, 10-13 8:30-11:30
Summer Algebra Intensive (11.25 hours)
$225
This one week course is highly recommended for students entering Geometry or Algebra II to reinforce Algebra I skills. Topics include linear functions, polynomials, factoring polynomials, inequalities, absolute value functions, simplifying exponents and radicals.
June 26-30 8:00-10:15
The Capstone Social Sciences Research Writing Workshop (12 hours) Media Center
$50
This is a two-week seminar that will introduce students to social scientific research methodology and research writing. The seminar serves as an introduction to research ethics, types of social science research, and the use of academic databases and university library facilities. It will also explore the process of writing, editing, and presenting a college-level research paper or project in the humanities and social sciences. The workshop is a prerequisite for the Psychology and History capstone projects, and is open to students who will be juniors and seniors enrolled in Honors and AP level History and Psychology course offerings for the 2017-18 school year.
July 11-13 & July 18-20 10:15-12:15
Dance Intensive (10 hours) Cultural Center
$150
This course serves as an introduction to the RBC Dance Program. Students involved in the Intensive will study a basic overview of ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and hip hop. This Class is held in our Cultural Center at 51 Monmouth Street. If you have any questions about the dance program please email Mrs. Bascom at
June 26-30 8:15-10:15
Freshen Up Your Writing (10 hours) Media Center
$150
Do you feel that you are a good writer but could be better? Are you still hoping for that A on an essay? Does a writing assignment leave you sweating bullets and staring at the cursor on your screen? Have you ever felt confused about thesis statements? Could you use a grammar refresher to help boost your writing grades? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, then this is the course for you. You will polish your skills and transform your writing from good to great. You will tap into your creativity to brainstorm ideas and organize your thoughts. You will learn how to craft a strong thesis statement, topic sentence, and supporting details. You will freshen your basic writing and grammar skills-and have some fun along the way!
July 10-13 8:30-11:00
College Essay Writing (10 hours) Media Center
$150
What does it take to be accepted into a renowned college? One component is the college essay. This class will help you define that poignant moment to write about so that yours will be the memorable application. Get ahead of the game by doing some of your college prep work over the summer. This class will focus on various college essay topicsand help you comprise polished, perfect essays.
**Rising Seniors!!!
July 10-13 8:30-11:00 or August 7-10 8:30-11:00
Mixed Media Art Experience (14 hours) (Cultural Center)
$240 (includes fee for materials)
This course will employ several media such as acrylic paint, colored pencil, pastel and ink. Drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and monoprinting will all be explored. No experience is necessary- just an open mind and a willingness to experiment. This class is held in our Cultural Center at 51 Monmouth Street.
June 26-30 & July 5-6 8:15-10:15
Human Physiology 2.5 credits, graded (4 week online seminar)
$475
This course is a mandatory 4 week program for students to enroll in AP Biology without a previous or concurrent course in Human Physiology.week 1 Covering Cell to cell communication , week 2 Homeostasis and Hormones, week 3 The Immune Response, and week 4 The Nervous System. For more information contact Mrs. Davis at
July 17th through August11th
Pre Calculus 2.5 credits, graded (37.5 hours) room 1
$475
This course is a mandatory 4 week program for students to enroll in AP Calculus directly from Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry. The course will cover the Pre-Calculus topics necessary for success in AP Calculus. Students MUST have earned a “B” average in the Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry course, been approved by their counselor, and have been prescheduled for the Summer Pre-Calculus course prior to registration. Students MUST attend all 4 weeks. A minimum grade of “A-“is required to qualify for the AP Calculus course.
**Credit will be noted on student’s transcript for successful course completion/attendance.**
**Credit is not used in GPA calculation.**
June 26-30, July 5-6, 10-13, &17–20 8:00-10:30
Theater& Musical Theater Clinic (12.5 hours) (Cultural Center)
$200
The workshop will focus on different acting styles, improvisation skills, and musical theater techniques. For more information please contact our Theater Director, Mrs. Herron at r our Music Director, Mr. Mack at .
June 26-30 10:30-1:00
ATTENDANCE
One & Two week sessions may not exceed one (1) absence. In Academic Development Program& Pre-Calc session students may not exceed two (2) absences.
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
Please register with online submission form or complete this registration form and forward with your check payable to RBC Summer Enrichment.The deadline is May26, 2017.
Please understand that a course may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. In that case, a full refund will be made and you will be notified.
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