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A+ Summer Achievement at Stanford!

Critical reading, research, logic and writing for advanced students

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Stanford University

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A+ Summer Program
Our stimulating curriculum builds students’ proficiency in the logic, critical thinking,and writing skills that are essential for success in college and in high school. 

Three sessions for 6th-8th, 9th-10th and 11th-12th graders offer students challenging instruction and unique recreational activities while they experience a taste of college life at the prestigious Stanford University

  • A+ Summer Pre-College engages 11th and 12th grade students in college-level academics that build the critical thinking skills necessary to qualify for top colleges.
    • A+ Summer Pre-College students will:
    1) Author a well-reasoned research report
    2) Conduct primary research including surveys, interviews, etc. and develop a bibliography of references
    3) Create an academic oral presentation to deliver the last day of camp
    4) Prepare for college entrance through seminars in test preparation and leave camp with a subscription to an online SAT course provided by ePrep

  • A+ Summer High School challenges 9th and 10th grade students with advanced academic activities that develop skills needed for high school success.
    • A+ Summer High School students will:
    1) Write a well-argued persuasive essay
    2) Read, analyze and discuss several major articles or a novel
    3) Solve advanced logic problems and puzzles, using math, reasoning, and teamwork skills

  • A+ Summer Middle School encourages 6th - 8th grade students in build upon their academic potential and develop a life long love of learning.
    • A+ Summer Middle School students will:
    1) Research social and environmental dilemmas and devise viable solutions, ultimately drafting a plan of action
    2) Read famous mysteries to build understanding of detecting literary clues and hints and create their own detective fiction stories
    3) Learn about significant inventors and inventions throughout history and create their own inventions

    3.0 GPA is required for all A+ Summer Programs

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