SUMMER 2021 ONLINE PROGRAM
DATES: Tuesdays-Thursdays: July 6th - August 13th (6 weeks)
Mondays: July 12th - August 9th (5 weeks)
ONLINE RUSSIAN SCHOOL (3-14 yo)
ONLINE CLASSES (Gr. PreK 3 - 8):
Grades PreK 3, PreK 4 and K
Grades 1-8
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
PLEASE NOTE: Our summer program is an extension of the current school year;
Current AlphaMinds students should enroll into the same level classes they have been attending in the Spring session/current school year.
New students - please contact us for correct placement.
HOW TO REGISTER:
New Students: you can enroll and pay using our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Returning Students: you can register online or by sending us an email with your child's name and class/es to register@alphamindsacademy.com
How to pay if registering by email*:
- Pay by Venmo to @alpha-minds
- Pay by Zelle to info@alphamindsacademy.com
* If you need to make an alternate payment arrangement, please contact us at 201-844-8535 or at register@alphamindsacademy.com
Our fees continue to be discounted for online classes from our regular fees!
In addition, we offer 10% discount for siblings!
* Cost of Math Books is not included in the tuition
SUMMER 2021 SCHEDULE (by grade/age groups)
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SUMMER 2021: CLASSES FOR GRADES PreK 3, PreK 4, K (3-5 yo)
SUMMER 2021: CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-5
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SUMMER 2021: CLASSES FOR GRADES 6-8
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SUMMER 2021: RUSSIAN PROGRAM
SUMMER 2021 CLASSES DESCRIPTION
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CHESS CLASSES
Our Summer Chess Program is the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters.
Our chess coaches provide engaging and stimulating lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session. Children will enjoy learning and playing the game along with other students who share their interest and love for chess.
Please visit our Chess Program page for description of each level.
Practice Chess Tournaments takes place in Alpha Minds Academy’s private virtual chess club on www.chess.com;
CHESS LEVELS:
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Beginner I (Intro to Chess)
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Beginner II & II Level
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Intermediate I & II Level
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Advanced/Tournament Level
Meet our Chess teachers
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CODING CLASSES
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CODING WITH SCRATCH: BEGINNERS I– Grades 2-5; for children who are new to coding or have had limited exposure to block based coding; Two 1-hour classes per week
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CODING WITH SCRATCH: BEGINNERS II-III - Grades 2-5; for children who started learning Scratch during school year 2020-2021 session or for students with some prior experience with Scratch
One 1-hour class per week
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CODING WITH SCRATCH: INTERMEDIATE - Grades 4-6; for children with extensive prior experience with Scratch; One 1-hour class per week
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CODING WITH PYTHON: BEGINNERS I - Grades 5-8; for students who are new to Python
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CODING WITH PYTHON - Grades 5-8; for students who started learning Python during school year 2020-2021 session or for students with some prior experience with Python
Please visit our Coding Program page for a description of each class
Meet our Coding Teachers
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LOGIC CLASSES (PREK & K)
Our summer Logic PreK and Logic K classes focus on teaching logic and critical thinking skills through various activities that are both challenging and fun. Topics include Classifications, Matching and Sorting, Reasoning with Analogies, Word Problems and Aural Reasoning, Simple and Complex Patterns and Arithmetics.
Our summer classes will also include Yoga and light Meditation/Mindfulness exercises designed to help children with focus and concentration, and to have fun!
Our current students should be continuing with the same level class they were enrolled in for the school year 2020/21.
New students can refer to our Logic & Math Program page for each level description or contact us at info@alphamindsacademy.com for guidance.
MATH CLASSES (Gr. 1-8)
Our summer Math program will focus on reinforcing and expanding the knowledge our students obtained during the course of the school year, while focusing on word problem solving skills, as well as further developing students' logic and critical thinking skills through series of fun, yet challenging activities.
Our current students should be continuing with the same level class they were enrolled in for the school year 2020/21.
New students can refer to our Math Program page for each level description and a corresponding assessment test or contact us at info@alphamindsacademy.com for guidance.
READING CLASSES (Gr.PreK-2)
Our reading classes are taught in a very interactive and engaging way, by integrating various media, games and songs, as well as other activities designed to keep young students' focus and interest
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READING I: PHONICS for EMERGING READERS – for children in PreK and K. To promote learning and reinforcement of the new skills, level I classes meet twice per week, for 30 minutes.
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READING II: FLUENCY for THE RISING READERS – for children entering 1st grade in September (younger students by assessment)
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READING III: COMPREHENSION & WRITING - for children in grades 2-3
Please visit our Phonics & Reading Program page for the description of each class
ESSAY WRITING CLASSES (Gr.3-8)
Our interactive lessons are designed to be engaging, challenging, and customized to meet each student's academic needs. In a fun, rewarding, and encouraging environment, students learn how to communicate through writing, while exploring their imagination and creativity!
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ESSAY WRITING I - Grades 3-4
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ESSAY WRITING II - Grades 4-5
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ESSAY WRITING III - Grades 6-8
Please visit our ELA Program page for description of each class