IDEA - Innovation, Design, Engineering, Application - Freshmen STEM Courses (.5 credit)
Dates: See Chart Below
Cost: $300
Register: Below
| SESSION |
DATES |
TIMES |
| Session #1 |
July 19 - July 30 |
8:30am-11:30am |
| Session #2 |
July 19 - July 30 |
12:00pm-3:00pm |
| Session #3 |
August 2 - August 13 |
8:30am-11:30am |
| Session #4 |
August 2 - August 13 |
12:00pm-3:00pm |
This course introduces freshmen students to technology-centered, hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Through assorted projects, students will gain the software and technical skills necessary for success in high school, college and beyond. Students will have repeated opportunities to use design mindset, learn collaboratively, practice task-management, and cultivate teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Students who elect to take this course during the summer will receive a full-week study hall during one semester of freshman year.
- If students elect to take this course and enroll in Choir or Band, they will receive .5 credits, but will not have a semester-long study hall.
Please note this summer course is a two-week intensive program that requires a high level of motivation and full attendance.
Course Notes & Considerations:
- Please review athletic camp schedules before registering. Students must attend the full course to earn academic credit.
- Course sessions are limited and will close when they become full.
- Course sessions are non-refundable and sessions cannot be changed, please plan accordingly
FRESHMEN SEMINAR
Dates: August 23 - August 27 | 8:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $100 (lunch included)
Register: Below
Our Class of 2025 Freshman Seminar class provides a well-rounded orientation for incoming students to ease the transition to high school both academically and socially! This one week onboarding program will feature a full day of courses and activities including:
- Four Academic Courses Daily
- Math Preparation and Review for Algebra I or Geometry
- Study and Organization Skills
- Analytical Writing Overview and Essay Expectation Preparation
- Introduction to Biology
- Activities and Transition Planning
- Freshman Field Day
- Group Service Project
- Bring Your Own Device and Student Account Set Up
- Workshops with your College & School Counselor
Course Notes & Considerations:
- Daily lunch will be provided by SJ for Freshman Seminar Course attendees. Please note, our catering program will not yet be at operating full capacity with the range of options offered during the school year. If you have dietary restrictions, we recommend planning to bring an item from home. Planned catering details will be available in the coming weeks.
- Students considering try outs for fall athletics may have schedule overlap. Our Curriculum team and Athletic team are in close communication regarding try out and practice times. While these times are TBD, we will make every effort to allow flexibility where possible to ensure students may attend both commitments.
