UCS Community Education

What is Ed Ready English? EdReady English permits students to self-assess for mastery of grade-level knowledge and skills and readiness their next level of study toward college English readiness. EdReady uses diagnostic testing to establish personalized study paths to fill in learning gaps and to reinforce understanding of the English curriculum in reading, comprehension, writing, vocabulary building, and grammar skills. Video overview: https://vimeo.com/238621073 Who would benefit from this program? Students in grades 8 -12 that are looking to fill in learning gaps or to reinforce understanding. What grade level English programs are available? English 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Will my student receive credit for this program? No. All scoring is kept within the individual student's EdReady dashboard. Students can track their progress over time, starting from their initial goal score set by a diagnostic test. This score increases toward a target score of 100, indicating mastery has been demonstrated for all skills contained within the goal's scope of study. How do I start the class? After registration you will receive an email from Kim Charland (kim.charland@uticak12.org) or Catherine Einhaus (catherine.einhaus@uticak12.org ) with your grade level math “key” needed to login. **Keys will be sent on/or after June 15th – It may take 24-48 hours after registration to receive key** When do classes begin? Classes begin June 21st and end August 13th For more login information, please visit the link below: Getting Started Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oakSfWMd9bBUXRJHAfz29Ueb4VGy9qb6joXuctYm5so/edit

We will incorporate letters and numbers with art, math, science and literacy with a little help from Chase, Skye and Marshall, our Paw Patrol friends. We will participate in fine motor and gross motor activities while having fun. What a great way to keep your child “on track” during the summer months. This class is offered in the afternoon only.

Choose electric or acoustic guitar and have fun learning the basics. You might be the next Guitar Hero! Class covers the fundamentals of chords and melody. Guitar rentals are available for the eight week class or you can bring your own. $ 13 + tax material fee Ages 13 and up

Have you dreamed of playing the piano, but didn't believe that you could? Fulfill your life-long musical dreams with Recreational Music Making in our "stress-free" piano lab. Play the piano on your first lesson. You can do this! $21.95 + tax material fee

Description For students entering the MST or IB program the Fall of 2021 Utica Community Schools offers summer school for students requesting credit forward options The in-person option is a teacher-led, classroom-based instruction for summer school Credit Forward is being offered to students currently in grade 8 entering MST or IB in the Fall of 2021. Students must pass the proctored final exam with a minimum score of 70% to receive credit. Be sure to meet with your counselor prior to signing up for summer school Location of all classes: Malow Junior High, Stevenson High School, Henry Ford II High School and/or Utica High School. *Classroom locations may be consolidated. In-Person Summer School classes begin June 21 and end August 13 Program: Credit Forward Dates: Monday-Friday June 21-August 13 Grade: 8 – entering MST or IB in the Fall of 2021 Class Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:15 am Cost: $50.00 – Financial need scholarships available NO REFUNDS

Description Semester 2 ONLY for grade 8 students entering MST or IB in the Fall 2021 This course is the second in a two-course sequence. In the course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent and communicate mathematical concepts. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why would I want to participate in this program? You need to complete Algebra I semester 2 prior to starting at MST or IB in the Fall of 2021. Can I graduate from high school early because of the credits earned through the online learning experience? No, these courses can be used to fill graduation requirements but not to graduate early. Will this course appear on my transcript when applying to colleges and universities? Yes, these courses will be included on your transcript and will be used to fulfill graduation requirements if you successfully complete the course. How do I register and pay for the course? To register online go to: https://ucscommunityeducation.ce.eleyo.com/ What if I want to drop the course I register for? To receive a full refund, you must email your drop request to Community Education at: communityedquestions@uticak12.org no later than June 29th. Can I receive a letter grade for the course? At this time, students will receive credit (CR) upon successful completion of the course and final exam. Can I choose to receive a credit (CR) for the course? All students will receive a CR on your transcript upon successful completion of the course and final exam. The final exam can be taken at home, no appointment is necessary. Do I need to earn a certain overall percentage for this course? Yes, you must successful complete the course, including the final exam with an overall percentage of 70%.

Description This course is the first in a two-course sequence. In the course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent and communicate mathematical concepts.

Description This course is the second in a two-course sequence. In the course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent and communicate mathematical concepts.

Description This course is the first semester of a full year of Algebra 2. This CCSS-aligned course further develops students’ understanding of algebraic functions and their applications. A major theme is the generalization of concepts and techniques from Algebra 1 and Geometry. Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric functions are studied, and basic properties of complex numbers are introduced. Algebra 2A is the first semester in a two-semester course. In this semester, students will cover functions and polynomials, equations and inequalities, factoring and quadratics, conic sections, and radical and complex numbers.

Description This CCSS-aligned course further develops students’ understanding of algebraic functions and their applications. A major theme is the generalization of concepts and techniques from Algebra 1 and Geometry. Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric functions are studied, and basic properties of complex numbers are introduced. Algebra 2B is the second semester in a two-semester course. In this semester, students will cover dividing and solving polynomials, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and trigonometric functions, and probability and statistics.

Description This is the first course in a two-course sequence. Two major themes for this course are “Leadership at Home” and “Leadership in Society.” Students will address several essential questions related to these themes while reading a variety of works by American authors. In addition to major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Larger writing assignments include an informative essay and a major research project. Students partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information, take Cornell notes for an informational text or during a lecture, and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like symbolism, dialect, author’s purpose, foreshadowing, persuasive devices, setting and more.

Description This is the second course in a two-course sequence and has been redesigned to align to the Common Core Standards. Two major themes for this semester are “Becoming My Own Leader” and “Leading Others.” Students will address several essential questions related to these themes while reading a variety of works by American authors. In addition to major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Larger writing assignments include an argument essay, a narrative essay, and a business email. As a supplement to these assignments, students will partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information, take Cornell notes for an informational text or during a lecture, and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like characterization, allusion, word choice and diction, setting, symbolism, point of view, and more.

Description This is the first course in a two-course sequence and focuses on everyday communication in American Sign Language for the Deaf. It introduces students to the basic signs, techniques, and cultural knowledge, which will support the students to start signing beginning level conversational ASL. Each lesson is built upon a familiar topic such as family, self and friends so that students will find meaningful connection to the lessons. Students will be asked to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam, and the web based audio-visual tool VoiceThread to master the content presented in the course. Students will be producing their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help develop fundamental ASL skills, and to understand Deafness, knowledge, and interest that students will need to advance to the higher levels of ASL courses.

Description This course is the second in a two-course sequence. Topics addressed in the course include information about the Deaf culture, communication problems associated with deaf individuals, and the linguistic heritage of the Deaf community and its influence on our own culture. The online text includes many videos that include role-playing conversations as well as vocabulary. There will be live sessions using a web cam during which time students will demonstrate a mastery of general sign vocabulary along with producing their own conversations.

Description This is the first course of the second year ASL courses and must be taken after the successful completion of the first year ASL courses. This course continues to focus on everyday communication in ASL by introducing students to the basic signs, techniques and culture. To help develop receptive skills without relying on lip movements of the signers, the signing videos will be all “voice off.” To develop expressive skills, students will continue to express their thoughts in signs within the given context in the lessons. Through the introduction to some of the higher ASL techniques such as classifiers and indexing, this second year courses is designed to helps students to develop an understanding that ASL is a visual language that delivers one’s ideas and thoughts using more than the individual signs. Students will continue to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam and the web based audio-visual tool VoiceThread to master the content presented in the course.

Description This is the second course of the second year of ASL courses. The course continues to focus on useful communication that students should be able to carry out in ASL. Students study the basic signs and phrases, techniques, and cultural nature of the language. This course introduces the students to the new concept of conceptually accurate signing that places emphasis on awareness of differences between ASL and English. Lesson topics shift from the everyday interaction in one’s immediate environment to interactions in the community to help students to build signing skills for obtaining and providing information rather than simply exchanging information. To support students build conceptual accuracy, the lessons stress ASL classifiers; students will be challenged to receptively identify some of the most common classifiers in contexts, and to apply them in their own signing. As a part of culture learning, students will continue to learn more facts about the Deaf culture as well as current and past challenging social issues. The signing videos will be all “voice off” to help develop students’ receptive skills without reading lips. Students will continue to produce their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help utilize the fundamental ASL skills and knowledge into simple interpersonal and social interactions, and to build confidence needed to advance to the higher levels of ASL courses.