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Summer School

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District - Summer 2010 Program Calendar

Session 1: July 12th - July 23rd, 2010
Session 2: July 26th - August 6th, 2010
Class Time: 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Click Here to Download Summer School 2010 Registration Form

 

Summer 2010 Course Offerings

SESSION 1
July 12th thru 23rd 2010
SESSION 2
July 26th thru August 6th 2010
   
MATH
Algebra 2
Algebra/ Geometry A, B, C
MATH
Algebra 1
Algebra/ Geometry A, B, C
Geometry  
   
ENGLISH
English 2 (10)
English 4 (12)
Survey of Literature 1 & 2 
ENGLISH
English 1 (9)
English 3 (11)
College Literature 1 & 2 
   
SOCIAL STUDIES
American History/ US History 1 & 2 
Civics
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History 1 & 2
Psychology/ Sociology  
   
SCIENCE
Biology w/Lab
Survey of Science
Physics  
SCIENCE
Physical/ Earth Science
Chemistry w/ Lab 
   

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Makeup 

VOCATIONAL RELATED- All Programs

LANGUAGE
Spanish 1 & 2

 

   

General Information



Tuition: All 42 hour courses will cost $270 and 84 hour courses will cost $540. Registration fees are included.
Registration: Registration may be made by mail, by fax, or in person. Mastercard and VISA are honored and in such cases registration may be made by phone.
Payment policy:Tuition must be paid in full prior to the first class of either session, or you will not be allowed to enter the class.
Books and Supplies: Books will be provide for all courses. In some, a material fee will be assessed where appropriate, such as courses with labs and vocational areas where stock is consumed.
Cancellation of Classes: Classes with insufficient enrollment are subject to cancellation. All fees will be re-funded.
Refund Policy: 100% refund of tuition prior to start of first class, 50% prior to the second class, NO refund prior to the third class.
Attendance Policy:
In order to comply with the DESE’s mandated requirements, all students are to be in their class at 7:45 a.m. and released at 12 noon, and complete all 42 hours. No exceptions, (vacations, court, illness, etc.). See make-up policy. Students who fail to meet the State requirements will receive no credit/certifi-cate for course(s).
Make-Up policy: Due to the DESE’s mandated requirements, any missed class time must be made up at the discretion of the Director. Students will not receive credit/certificate or release of grade until all missing time/work is made up. No exceptions.
Enrollment: Students in or entering grades 8 through 12 and adults are welcome to enroll. All courses are open to both male and females.
Course Content:Academic courses are 42 hours in duration and are designed for remediation, enrichment or retraining. Upon successful completion, a certificate will be granted and full credit given according to the student’s school requirements.
Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation.
Drug Policy: Possession and/or use of drugs is illegal. Any students found in violation of this law will automat-ically be expelled with no credit earned and could face possible criminal action.
Tobacco Policy: Under state law, there is no smoking on school grounds or any extension of school grounds whatsoever. Any student in violation of this law could face possible expulsion.
Returned Checks: If your check is returned for any reason, you will be required to pay a $20 bank fee in addition to your tuition within 2 days of notice.
Harassment/ Bullying: Actions in the form of harassment, sexual harassment, bullying or victimizing may result in possible expulsion with no refund, credit/ certificate or grade, and/ or legal action.

The use of all cell phones and CD players/head phones are not allowed. Cheating may result in possible expulsion with no refund, credit/certificate or grade.

 


 

Academic Course Descriptions

Mathematics:

Applied/Basic Math: This course will serve as an introduction to basic high school math.
Algebra 1: This course takes an informal approach assuming that the real number system exists and will con-duct a systematic investigation of its properties. The course focuses on the principles and comprehension of: algebraic expressions, linear equations, radicals, and percentages.
Algebra 2:This course will review the basics of Algebra 1 with particular emphasis on mechanical processes and problem solving. The topics to be covered are systems of linear equations and inequalities, functions, varia-tions, rational equations, quadratic equations and applications.
Geometry: This course will help students to develop logical, creative and critical reasoning skills. Students learn basic geometric facts and relationships, and the measurements of geometric figures. Critical concepts and skills such as problem solving and proofs are stressed. Topics include triangles, polygons, and circles.
Algebra/Geometry A,B,C: This course includes topics from algebra and geometry as an introduction to statis-tics, probability, data analysis and number sense.

English:

English 1 (Grade 9): This course focuses on the topics taught in a Grade 9 high school English program.
English 2 (Grade 10): This course focuses on the topics taught in a Grade 10 high school English program
English 3 (Grade 11):This course focuses on the topics taught in a Grade 11 high school English  program.
English 4 (Grade 12):This course focuses on the topics taught in a Grade 12 high school English program.
College Literature 1 & 2:This course will focus on critical analysis of literature and advanced writing skills are stressed. It will provide a survey of various genre with an American Literature focus. Composition, grammar, and vocabulary will be included.
Survey of Literature 1 & 2:This course will study all types of literature. The focus will be on short stories, plays, novels, essays, poetry, etc. American Literature will be studied from both contemporary and historical perspectives.

Social Studies:

World History 1 & 2:This course is a thematic study of the world civilization from prehistoric times to the present. The focus will be on human beginings and early civilizations, classical civilization of the ancient world, growth of agricultural land, commercial civilizations, and the age of the revolutionary change.
American/US History: This course examines the ways in which technological changes and people have influenced US History.                                                                                                                                                                                              Civics/Government: This course examines the operation of our government, with particular attention given to persistent problems in modern American society. Course emphasis will be on the organization and function of the federal, state, and local governments and the major problems confronting these governments in urban America.
Psychology: This course is the scientific study of the mind and its effect in human behavior. Areas of study include: the brain, sensory organs, simple learning, intelligence, prejudice, and personality disorder. Behavioral development and learning are examined along with the motivation, feelings, emotions, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.
Sociology: This course is the scientific study of human groups and their relations with one another. The focus on why some groups prosper while others disappear, and how the group influences the individual.

Science:

Biology w/labs: This pre-college course will cover topics including the cell structure and function and the general characteristics of the plant, animal, and protist kingdoms, with emphasis on human physiology and genetics.
Chemistry w/labs:This course explains behavior of matter based on its structure; topics include elements, atoms, and molecules, the Kinetic-Molecular Theory and states of matter, writing formulas, writing and balancing equa-tions for reactions, solving problems involving gas laws, solutions and pH. The periodic table is emphasized and instructions in laboratory fundamentals are included.
Physical/Earth Science:This course explores selected topics in physics and chemistry, keeping mathematics to a minimum; but projects are required. Enrollment in physical science is limited to those students who have had only general math or basic math.
Survey of Science:This course will function as a basic science course. The focus will be a introduction to chemistry concentrating on the building blocks of matter, the elements, and the atom; and an introduction to physics covering energy, motion, and machines.
Physics: This course investigates the principles controlling the behavior of matter of energy. Topics include: thermodynamics, wave motion and sound, light and optics, electricity and magnetism.

Foreign Language:

Spanish 1 & 2: This course covers the fundamental sound patterns of Spanish along with vocabulary and struc-tures.

Physical Education:

Physical Education programs will be worked out by the class intructor. 


Northeast Metro Tech is expanding its summer program by offering new and exciting vocational certificate and enrichment courses.

Courses to be offered at this time are:

100 hr. Introductory Dental Assisting Course - July 12th - August 6th    Cost: $1,000.

Massachusetts Dental Radiology certificate course - August 9th - August 13th Cost: $500.

33 hr. Certificate program in Welding - July 12th - July 23rd                    Cost: $520.

Ten Things A Plumber Doesn't want you to know - July 12th - 16th       Cost: $250            
This basic plumbing will show you how to:

  1. Clean and repair a leaky faucet and drain.
  2. How to solder a pipe.
  3. Repair a toilet. 
  4. Change a shower head and repair the tub drain. 
  5. Adjust the temperature on your water heater. 
  6. Repair your garbage disposal. 
  7. Repair a leaky pipe. 
  8. Safely defrost your pipes.
  9. Tell if your pipes have shut-off’s 
  10. Tell when the item has to be replaced and how to buy the right item for your project.

100-Hour Dental Assisting Course
This 100 hour course will train high school graduates the skills needed to become knowledgeable in the career of Dental Assisting. The skills will concentrate on chair side clinical skills rather than clerical. Skills taught will include introduction to dentistry, infection control, safety, basic anatomy of the oral cavity, operative equipment, instrumentation, four-handed dental procedures, materials and supplies used in the dental office. It is expected that students job shadow for at least 15 hours in a dental office.
Prerequisites:
1) High school diploma or equivalent and a valid CPR Certificate.               

2) Hepatitis B Vaccine certificate at least to the 2nd vaccine. Documentation must be given to
instructor. Contact your Physician or your local department of public health.

3) A dental office that will agree to work with you on a shadowing basis ONLY (15 hours). If you cannot acquire an office, the instructor will help you.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 Massachusetts Dental Radiology Certificate Course
Prerequisites:
1) Completion of 100 hour Dental Assistant Course.2) Must be currently working as a dental assistant or recently employed full time or at least
1000 hours of employment. Please bring letter of verification of this from your employer.
3) High School diploma.
4) Hepatitis B vaccine certificate.
Course will be a practical hands-on experience as well as lecture. The last day will include a practical clinical radiographic examination as well as a written examination. In order to receive our MASSACHUSETTS CERTIFICATION OF RADIOLOGY, you must achieve at least an 85 in both the written and the practical portions of the exam.
Supplies:
Students must bring 1 three-ring binder with dividers
Materials supplied by instructor
1) One box of #2 film - paper or plastic 2) One box of #1 or 0 film - paper or plastic.

33-Hour Welding - Basic Course
The 33 hour basic welding course will incorporate both lectures dealing with the theory of welding principles, practices and the shop demonstrations given in the shop. Various welding processes pertaining to the curriculum will include: SMAW (stick welding), GTAW (tig), GMAW (mig), oxyacetylene welding, brazing, flame cutting, and plasma cutting. Students must supply their own personal safety gear i.e helmet, safety glasses, and gloves.

All courses will run based on enrollment, and tuition will vary based on the program and materials and books needed. We hope you will take advantage of these great new summer opportunities. Registrations will be accepted up to and including July 6th, 2010, with walk-in registration conducted at the Northeast Metro Tech Adult Education office weekdays 8:00 am to 2:45 pm. For further information contact the Northeast Metro Tech Adult Education office at (781)246-0810, ext. 1640.

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