Summer School Course Catalog

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course covers topics in algebra including integers, irrational and rational numbers, techniques of graphing and solving linear equations, polynomials and their operations, special products and factoring, fractional expressions and equations, quadratic equations and methods of solution, radical expressions, and inequalities. Due to the intensity of this course, it is highly recommended that students have earned at least a B in their preceding Pre-Algebra class. All students must have a TI-84 or scientific calculator.

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course completes the study of algebra and prepares the student for the study of advanced mathematics. Topics covered include real numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expression, irrational and complex numbers, quadratic equations, equations and numerical methods, analytical geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions. All students must have a TI-84 (or newer) calculator. Due to the intensity of this course, it is highly recommended that students have earned at least a B in their preceding math class. We do NOT recommend that students younger than 10th grade take this course because of the time, intensity, workload and age of the other students in class. ALL 9th graders electing to take this course must have completed a High School level Algebra I course with at least a B.

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course emphasizes the understanding of the basic principles of chemistry, their application, and the use of data in the solution of problems rather than the memorization of a multitude of facts and formulas. The course includes, but is not limited to, such topics as atomic structure, chemical formulas, equation writing, phases of matter, ionization, gas laws, reaction energy, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, stoichiometry and oxidation- reduction. Lab experiences develop and reinforce conceptual understanding. Due to the intensity of this course, it is a prerequisite that students have taken at least one year of High School science and that they have earned a grade of B or higher in their preceding science class.

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course covers topics in geometry including logic, angles and perpendicular lines, parallel lines and planes, constructions, coordinate geometry, polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, inequalities, similar polygons, right triangles, circles, locus of points, area, solids and transformations. Due to the intensity of this course, it is highly recommended that students have earned at least a B in their preceding math class. We do NOT recommend that students younger than 9th grade take this course because of the time, intensity, workload and age of the other students in class.

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

Many students are showing strong interest in Computer Science. This has been a steady trend for the past number of years. Computer Science has been a fast-growing field of study and the skills learned continue to be in very high demand. These skills include algorithmic and computational thinking. Here at Rutgers Prep, students can enroll in four Computer Science courses. To complete these courses students must enroll in the Introduction to Computer Science course. This 4-week summer course is offered to students who are interested in Computer Science.

Course Objectives

The main objective is to teach students computer science by using “real-world-computing” to demonstrate the growing importance of computers in today’s society. This fundamental course builds a good foundation for further study of computer science and is a prerequisite for AP Computer Science. 

ONLINE COURSE ONLY

Computer Science has been a fast-growing field of study and the skills learned continue to be in very high demand. This has been a steady trend for the past number of years. These skills include algorithmic and computational thinking. Here at Rutgers Prep, students can enroll in a number of Computer Science courses in the Upper School. Now we are offering a two-week online summer Python programming course to all RPS Middle School students.

The main objective is to introduce Middle School students to computer science. This fundamental course gives them an opportunity to develop an interest in the study of computer science.

This fully online summer introductory course in computer science runs for two weeks and focuses on the basic computing concepts using Python programming. It is run by competent Upper School students who are currently enrolled in AP Computer Science or Advanced Software Design.

Leap into Literacy is designed to help students build on fluency and reading comprehension skills and the various components of the writing process. Small class size allows for daily individual, personalized conferencing, and immediate feedback. Students will enjoy creating a portfolio that includes creative writing, narratives, plays, comic strips, and newspaper articles. Emphasis will also be placed on the conventions of writing, spelling, and punctuation. Students will routinely visit the library, have access to book borrowing throughout the summer session, and enjoy independent silent reading. This will provide an opportunity for them to explore authors and genres that they enjoy. Leap into Literacy is an excellent opportunity to develop your student’s enthusiasm and sharpen reading and writing skills.

Math becomes fun and entertaining through games, songs and hands-on exploration. Students reinforce the skills needed through enrichment for math success. Topics covered may include number sense, basic addition and subtraction, beginning multiplication/division, strategies for problem-solving, money with decimals.

Explore mathematics through hands-on learning to gain a better understanding of math concepts. Students review regrouping, multiplication/division, fractions and decimals through innovative multi-sensory lessons and story problems. Interactive play, math games, and individualized instruction allow plenty of opportunities to practice and reinforce skills. Students experiment with trial and error to learn from their mistakes to build confidence and an improved mathematical foundation.

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course includes comprehensive coverage of the classic physics topics of mechanics, energy, light, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism. The course emphasizes both the conceptual and theoretical understanding of the material. Lab experiences develop and reinforce conceptual understanding. A prerequisite for the class is the completion of Algebra 2. Completion of a Pre- Calculus or Trigonometry course is strongly recommended, as students will need to apply trigonometry skills to problems about vectors, angled projectiles, forces, work, momentum, electric fields, light and magnetism. Due to the intensity of this course, it is highly recommended that students have earned at least a B in their preceding science and math classes.

Advanced Credit/Enrichment

This course includes, but is not limited to, topics such as polynomials, functions, exponents and logarithms, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometry including vectors, parametric equations, and polar graphs, matrices, analytic geometry, sequences and series, discrete mathematics, introduction to calculus, and graphing skills utilizing technology. All students must have a TI-84 calculator and a device on which they can work on digital activities as well as access resources including Desmos Online Graphing Calculator. Due to the intensity of this course, it is prerequisite that students have earned at least a B in a traditional Algebra II class.

Our summer goal is to get students excited about Shakespeare in a fun, low-pressure way by experiencing the texts as performers rather than approaching them strictly as academic material. Through reading aloud, movement, discussion, and performance-based activities, students will actively engage with Shakespeare’s language and characters so they feel more confident—and far less intimidated—when they encounter his work during the school year.

We will use Shakespeare writings to explore, with an emphasis on scenes that lend themselves well to performance, interpretation, and creative exploration. The focus will be on collaboration, understanding character and language through action, and discovering how relevant and enjoyable Shakespeare can be.