After School Credit & Enrichment
After School for Credit
Specifically focused on high school students striving to achieve their graduation goals. After School for Credit offers an individualized, structured, experiential opportunity for students to achieve learning success. Core curriculum courses such as English, math, social studies, science, and selected foreign languages are available.
Please contact Dawn Ferrigno, Director of Ancillary Programs dawnf@cottageschool.org or 678-250-5106 to inquire about availability of the course(s) of interest.
Application fee $75
Tuition $1000 for a 1/2 carnegie course (1 semester)
$2000 for a full carnegie Unit (full year courses)
After School Enrichment: High School and Middle School
The Cottage School After-School Enrichment Program provides a structured environment in which to complement the goals of the regular school day. Consistent introduction of basic learning strategies, organization, and study skills while focusing on homework and academic support reinforces learning as an extension of the school day. Self-direction, problem solving, development of interpersonal skills, effective communication, prioritization, and application of effective strategies provide the basis for success. Offered to students outside of The Cottage school as well.
Monthly Billing Rate for Enrichment Mon-Fri.
Middle School Summer Enrichment
The Cottage School presents Summer Enrichment Camp for rising middle school students (6th-8th grades). Students can participate in a one, two, or three-week program. The camp runs from 8am to 12 noon, Monday through Friday, with a charge of $300 per week. Students from any middle school or home school may participate in the program. Spaces are limited, so sign up early to ensure your childs placement.
Mondays through Thursdays, students participate in:
1. MathScape: fun, hands-on math exploration;
2. Teacher Specific Programs;
3. Investigation Unit which introduces debate and logical argument skills.
Fridays may include a field trip related to the weeks Investigation Unit.
MathScape is an FUN, NSF-funded, standards-based mathematics curriculum for grades 6-8. It encourages students to learn mathematics by doing mathematics, using and connecting mathematical ideas, and actively constructing their own understanding. The main component of each lesson includes hands-on activities in which students explore mathematical concepts.
Teacher Specific Programs offer an hour of specific enrichment opportunities presented by teacher experts. Topics include Media Savvy, B & W drawing, Shape-Color-Space in various mediums, Polymer Clay Figurines, Polymer Clay Techniques and Model Making, Movie Making Basics, Using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (all levels).
Investigation is a team project designed to introduce students to debate, logic, and the process of logical arguments. In a debate-like setting, campers will practice exploring topics from many different sides, creating fact-based arguments that are persuasive and informative, creating visual aids, and delivering their sides of the topic in a debate style format.
Field Trip Fridays will extend the Investigation Topic of the week.
For more information, contact Dawn Ferrigno, Director of Ancillary Programs at DawnF@cottageschool.org, or (770) 641-8688.
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