2016 Spring Catalog

COLLEGE PREP & STEM

New York State Board certified English teacher, experienced college prep tutor, and published writer, Laura Inman teaches with her own materials and uses proven strategies to prepare students for this important step in the college process. 4 Wednesdays: March 9 – April 6 (no class March 23): 7:00 – 8:30 pm MHS Palmer Rm 125 / $160 / Code 137 College Essay Writing This Intensive course is for high school seniors facing the challenge of composing a successful college essay. Through individualized feedback, you’ll overcome writer’s block, learn to discover your greatest attributes through journal writing, and find a “voice” that captures your personality and character. You’ll read and analyze essays that worked — and didn’t. In a comfortable, non-threatening setting with close guidance, you’ll compose multiple drafts, making the journey from blank page to a polished essay. Laura Inman: see ACT Test Prep: English and Writing 5 Tuesdays: June 28 – July 26: 7:00 – 8:30 pm MHS Palmer Rm 125 / $200 / Code 138 US History SAT II and US History AP Test Prep Forgot about Frick? Nervous about Nixon? Review for the US History exams with Dr. Dominique Padurano, former ETS consultant on the SATII and longtime AP exam grader. Come learn everything you need to know to ace these exams — from Dollar Diplomacy to DBQs — in a fun, non-competitive environment. The final two classes of the AP test prep review focuses on the essay and Document Based Question training. Dominique Padurano, PhD, has four NYS teaching certifications, 12 years classroom and 30 years tutoring experience. She has taught AP and Regents-level Social Studies and History courses at Horace Mann and Scarsdale high schools. She is a graduate of Harvard, and holds a doctorate in US History from Rutgers and holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education. US History SAT II Test Prep 8 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26: 7:30 – 9:00 pm MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $320 / Code 139 US History AP Test Prep 10 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19, European History AP Test Prep Review Forgot about Franz Ferdinand? Nervous about Nikita? Come review for the AP European History exam with Dr. Dominique Padurano, former ETS consultant and longtime AP exam grader. Dr. P. has prepared hundreds of students to succeed as a teacher at Horace Mann and Scarsdale HS, and as head of Crimson Coaching, a tutoring and test prep company. Come learn everything you need to know to ace the exam— from the DBQ to the EU. 21, 26, 28 and May 3: 7:30 – 9:00 pm MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $400 / Code 140

Dominique Padurano, PhD: see US History Test Prep 10 Tuesdays and Thursdays: March 29, 31, April 5, 7, 14, 19,

21, 26, 28 and May 3: 5:30 – 7:00 pm MHS Palmer Rm 115 / $400 / Code 141

Bio SAT II Test Prep The College Board SATII Biology exam is a highly competitive, one hour exam that tests student’s understanding of biology with 80 challenging multiple choice questions. This prep course reviews familiar biology concepts, further explains topics and guides students through the additional material covered on the SATII exam. Students will learn test-taking strategies and do practice problems, which will also be assigned as homework. Students should purchase Barron’s SAT Subject Test Biology. Paperback, Barrons Educational Series Inc, 2013, ISBN13 9781438073262, ISBN10 1438073267 David Crino is a NYS certified biology and chemistry teacher with over 16 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Mr. Crino has taught various levels of High School Regents biology and chemistry including Regents level, inclusion classes and honors level. Section I 10 Tuesdays: March 15 – May 24 (no class Mar 22): 7:00 – 8:30 pm MHS Palmer Rm 123 / $350 / Code 142 Section II 10 Wednesdays: March 16 – May 25 (no class March 23): 7:00 - 8:30 pm MHS Palmer Rm 123/ $350 / Code 143 Young Makers Workshops Makers Workshops teach participants how to be creators through hands-on STEM projects (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Participants work both independently and collaboratively and gain new skills through experimentation, trial and error. Using the design and build process, participants acquire skills in programming and computer science, circuitry and electronics, 3-D modeling & spatial design, and physical computing. Projects vary and are developed and modified according to the interests and skills of the combined participant group. The spring curriculum is different from previous cur- riculums; both returning and new students are encouraged to attend. A netbook or laptop (either MAC or PC) with battery life of at least 2 hours is required for each session. Taught by Rob Kissner, owner of The Digital Arts Experience, and staff. Young Makers Workshops for 4th & 5th Graders 8 Fridays: March 18 – May 20 (no class March 25, April 22): 3:30 – 5:30 pm MHS Palmer Rm 256 / $450 / Code 144 Young Makers Workshops for Middle Schoolers 8 Fridays: March 18 – May 20 (no class March 25, April 22): 6:00 – 8:00 pm MHS Palmer Rm 256 / $450 / Code 145

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