- BCIT Westampton Campus
- Summer Enrichment
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Virtual Summer Enrichment Classes
The English and Math departments will be offering virtual summer enrichment classes starting July 10th and ending July 27th.
See the course descriptions and FAQ below for more information. Final course schedules will be based on student interest and space is limited.
Registration will close on June 16h.
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Math DepartmentTuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 am or 12:00-1:30 pm depending on enrollment
The Math department will be offering two virtual classes this summer to choose from:
- Algebra I (Ms. Jackson): Designed for students going into 9th grade to review critical skills from pre-algebra and preview Algebra I material for the coming academic year.
- Geometry (Ms. Georgette): Designed for students going into 10th grade to review critical skills from Algebra I and preview Geometry material for the coming academic year.
If the course you would like has reached maximum capacity, please email Jessica Rista (jrista@burlcoschools.org) to be placed on a wait list.
English DepartmentMondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 am or 12:00-1:30 pm depending on enrollmentThe English department will be offering multiple virtual classes this summer open to all students:
- Graphic Novels (Ms. Taylor): Be a REBEL- read a book! Graphic novels are one of the world’s great storytelling media: They capture your attention through a visual world. This increases the desire to keep reading and helps promote success. Graphic novels are more than the sum of their parts- they are multimodal (meaning multiple modes of expression are used) and support a student’s ability to visualize and understand complicated ideas. Students will read and explore how graphic novels work, focusing on the fundamentals of visual storytelling while analyzing character development and plot. Through graphic novels, students can develop inference and literacy skills that apply when interacting with photos, paintings, and other people. Enjoy the world of graphic novels AND become a better reader!
- Creative Writing - World Building (Mr. Quinn): What does it take to create another world? Middle Earth, the Marvel Universe, the Nine Norse Worlds, Panem, the Scythedom. If you like superheroes and myths, dragons and magicians, decayed dystopian worlds, or futuristic sci-fi worlds, then this camp is for you. Get ready to work with other campers as you build a world from nothing. Craft the rules and laws, magic and myths, and even the societies of your world. Create your characters: human or beast, android or alien, savior or scoundrel. Then place your characters into your world and see what happens! After working with a group to craft the details of their world, each camper will give life to their creation in their own unique way. This may be through writing a story, creating a language, drawing characters, charting a map, writing letters and notes from characters, or some other unforeseen way. Get ready for adventure!
- Creative Writing - Genre Study (Ms. Abdallah): Creative Writing Class is open to all students wanting a fun opportunity to explore their “voice” with the written word! Through diverse activities, games, and personal projects, students will experiment with a great variety of techniques of creative style, reflection, poetic verse, and story-building.
If the course you would like has reached maximum capacity, please email Jessica Antinoro (jmantinoro@burlcoschools.org) to be placed on a wait list.
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FAQ:
- Can incoming 9th graders take summer enrichment classes?
- Yes.
- Can students who attend other high schools attend?
- No. The courses are funded by grants which restrict spending to BCIT students.
- How long is each session?
- Each class is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Can my student sign up for both math and English classes?
- Yes. The English classes are on Monday's and Wednesday's and the math classes are on Tuesday's and Thursday's.
- What do I need to be able to participate fully in the virtual summer enrichment classes?
- You will need internet connection and a computer with a camera. If you would like to participate and do not have access to one or both of these, please reach out to Jessica Rista: jrista@burlcoschools.org for assistance.
- Will students earn credit for failed math or English classes?
- No, these classes are not for credit. The classes are enrichment opportunities to prepare students for the upcoming school year.
- Are students required to attend these classes?
- No. These classes are enrichment opportunities that are optional for all students.
- Who do I contact with questions?
- Math - Jessica Rista (jrista@burlcoschools.org)
- English - Jessica Antinoro (jmantinoro@burlcoschools.org)
- Can incoming 9th graders take summer enrichment classes?