CDS Summer Academics

ACT Test Prep Course
Instructor: Mary Schroeder and Evan Jones
Grades: 10th - 12th
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Cost: $350

Please join professional test prep tutors Mary Schroder (English/reading) and Evan Jones (math/science) for a week-long boot camp to prepare for the July 15th ACT exam and beyond. You will learn valuable study skills and tips to succeed in upcoming standardized testing.

Algebra Remediation - Session 1 + Session 2
Session 1: June 5th - June 23rd (Monday - Thursday)
Session 2: July 10th - July 28th (Monday - Thursday)
Instructor: Michelle Pliego
Grades: MS/US
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
Cost: $700

This is a remediation course for incoming 9th and 10th-grade students who struggled in Pre - Algebra or Algebra I. Students are recommended to take this summer program if they have earned a D in either semester 1 and/or semester 2 to solidify the necessary concepts to be successful in their next math course (Algebra 1 or Geometry). The summer course will also serve as a required bridge to high school for students that have earned an F in semester 1 and/or semester 2 so the student may be able to move on to their next math course (Algebra 1 or Geometry). This course will be split into two 48-hour sessions. Fridays I will offer an optional 2-hour zoom 10:00 - 12:00 for any student in the sessions that has a question or needs help - the zoom is not mandatory. The first session will cover first-semester curriculum content and session 2 will cover second-semester curriculum content.

Each session will end with an exam to test for mastery of the standards. Students looking for course recovery will need to pass the exam with a B or higher to receive a grade replacement for the semester. Semester 1 recovery will be earned by passing the session 1 exam and semester 2 recovery will be earned by passing the session 2 exam. It is not required that students take both sessions.

Calling All Rising First Graders
Instructor: Jodi Wright + Carol Beyer
Grades: Rising 1st
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Are you ready for a whole lot of 1st grade fun? Join your old friends and meet some new ones while together we explore the big campus, play games, make crafts and get excited for the year ahead. We will prepare for First Grade with academic skills and even work on your summer packet! This is a great way to introduce students to everything the Bearss Avenue Campus has to offer.

Coastal Discovery
Instructor: Kendall Lunn
Grades: Rising 1st - 3rd
Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $225

Coastal Discovery is a camp focused on our dynamic coastal habitats and stewardship. Your camper will explore coastal ecology, conservation, and local wildlife through hands-on learning and experimentation. Jump into the world of Marine Biology and Coastal Environmental Sciences!

Geometry Credit Course
Session 1: June 5th - June 23rd (Monday - Friday)
Session 2: July 10th - July 28th (Monday - Friday)
Instructors: Graham Winseman
Ages: MS/US
Time: 8 am - 12 pm
Price: $700

This course is designed for incoming 10th-grade students that struggled in Geometry or took Algebra I this year. Students that earned a D or F in Geometry may use this course as course recovery. This course is also for students that would like to get back on grade level to have the option to take a DP math in 11th grade. This course will be split into two 60-hour sessions. Session 1 will cover semester 1 curriculum content and session 2 will cover semester 2 curriculum content. Students wishing to take this course to get back on grade level (current Algebra I students) must take both session 1 and session 2 and need to receive a grade of a B or higher.

Each session will end with an exam to test for mastery of the standards. Students looking for course recovery will need to pass the exam with a B or higher to receive a grade replacement for the semester. Semester 1 recovery will be earned by passing the session 1 exam and semester 2 recovery will be earned by passing the session 2 exams. It is not required that students take both sessions.

Math Wiz 
Teacher: Barbie Monty
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Time: 9:00 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

This week-long fun and educational camp is geared for students who need to sharpen their math skills. During the camp, students will be engaged in a variety of activities and educational games designed to strengthen their math skills. Throughout the week, campers will have an opportunity to sharpen, enhance, and enrich their math skills.

Moving up to Middle School
Instructor: Caroline Broyles and Carrie Prieto
Grades: Rising 6th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

This camp is designed for students who will be entering the 6th grade at CDS in August of 2023. Organizational tactics, technology tips, study skills, and social strategies will be explored as students prepare for their first year of middle school. New friendships will be made as students get to know each other and CDS with veteran teachers Mrs. Broyles and Mrs. Prieto. Together, they have almost 30 years of experience teaching middle school at CDS and are sure to help students feel more confident and prepared for a successful transition into 6th grade. Students new to CDS Middle School entering 7th or 8th grade are also welcome to attend.

Peer Mediation
Instructor: Sara Tullis
Grades: 4th - 8th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Is your student interested in becoming a Peer Mediator? The Peace Education Foundation was created with the belief that people, especially children, can learn the skills to deal with conflict - creatively and non-violently - from the interpersonal to the international level! In addition to fun and engaging icebreakers and community-building activities, the camp will follow the Training Institute curriculum that was developed in 1991. While in camp your 4th/5th-grade student will learn and practice the essential components of conflict resolution: Community Building, Understanding Conflict, Perception, Anger Management, and the “Rules for Fighting Fair.” This camp is open to any student looking to grow in those skills, but more importantly to those who would look forward to applying these skills, with guidance from myself and the Lower School admin team, during the 2023-2024 school year! It would be our goal to have trained Peer Mediators on campus who would help other students work through conflicts, as they arise. This is a great opportunity for your student to work on interpersonal and social skills that will help them be successful in the future! If they successfully complete the training they will have the opportunity to gain leadership experience while performing as a Peer Mediator to lower grades during the 2023-2024 school year. I am happy to answer any and all questions - stullis@cdspatriots.org 813-920-2288 ext. 231

Personalized Learning Path 

Monday through Friday ¦ 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ¦ $700
Instructors:
     Tonia Jenkins & Lana Vargo (Students entering 1st - 3rd grade)
     Barbie Monty & Danielle Earle (Students entering 3rd - 5th grade)
     Sapna Patel & Jessica Garcia (Students entering 6th - 9th grade)
     Sherri Alan & Heather Santiago (Students entering 9th - 12th grade)

This is a two-week program. After a day of diagnostic testing in language arts and math, each student will be provided with an individualized learning plan that builds on each student's identified areas of strength and addresses any areas of challenge.

*This is a non-credit course. 

Carrollwood Day School’s Summer Personalized Learning Paths Program offers a customized academic program for a limited number of students entering grades 1 – 12. This program is designed to give students a head start for fall with a unique mastery-learning summer experience. This innovative program will allow mixed-age cohorts to meet in a small group setting with two CDS faculty members, specializing in Language Arts and Math.

Personal Learning Path (PLP) is designated to help your child strengthen and challenge their qualitative and quantitative skills. They will be given a standard assessment that determines their aptitude in 6 areas of math and language arts. We will use the results of this diagnostic to drive personalized instruction throughout the three weeks.
At the end of each week parents will receive a progress report.

The student-teacher ratio for this program will not exceed 10:1. Enrollment will not exceed 20 students per age group.

Readers Theater
Instructor: Sandy Smith
Grades: Rising 1st - 2nd
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Students will practice oral reading skills, build reading confidence, and learn to enjoy reading. Students perform in groups, and practice using their voice to depict characters from texts. In this camp, students have the opportunity to develop fluency and further enhance comprehension of what they are reading.

SAT Test Prep Course
Instructors: Mary Schroeder and Evan Jones
Grades: 10th-12th
Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $350

Please join professional test prep tutors Mary Schroder (reading/writing) and Evan Jones (math) for a week-long boot camp to prepare for the June 3rd SAT exam and beyond. You will learn valuable study skills and tips to succeed in upcoming standardized testing.

Skip the Summer Slide
Instructor: Jodi Wright and Heather Overton
Grades: Rising 2nd
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Join first-grade teacher Mrs. Overton and first-grade assistant Mrs. Wright for a week-long instructional camp focused on avoiding the gap between first and second grade. We will focus on maintaining academic skills and knowledge in order to best prepare your second-grade learner. Students new to CDS entering second grade are encouraged to join us to meet new friends and familiarize themselves with our curriculum.

Speech and Debate Camp
Instructor: Paul Jannereth
Grades: 9th-12th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Students will be introduced to the various events offered in Speech and Debate competitions. Students will learn how to prepare interpretative (acting), public speaking, individual and team debate events in preparation for fall regional competitions. We also play Debate games, watch student examples, and assist in developing the student’s presentation/debate case.

STEM - LEGO ROBOTICS
Instructor: Connie Hollin and Jenny Gochoco
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Do you love or want to learn coding and robotics? Join us for an exciting week of designing and programming LEGO spike robots to complete missions similar to those used in real robotics competitions. We will use our critical thinking and problem-solving skills as we practice collaboration and team-building in a fun and innovative environment.

Study Skills
Instructor: Barbie Monty
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Price: $225

This week-long camp will offer a simple and efficient system for improving study habits. Students will be learning the importance of setting goals, organizing, asking questions, and recording their progress. The strategies that will be taught are designed to help students earn better grades, work more efficiently, and develop confidence.

Summer Packing Packets
Instructor: Lana Vargo
Grades: Rising 4th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Cost: $225

Let’s get that summer math packet and summer reading done! We will have fun working together throughout the week to complete your math packet so it’s done before school begins in August! We will also work on our summer reading with fun activities related to the book of choice. It will all be done with Mrs. Vargo stress-free!!