Summer Studies

List of 4 items.

• Algebra Placement Exam Boot Camp (for incoming freshmen and by invitation only)

  For incoming freshmen with a score of 65-76 on the diocesan Algebra I placement exam who want another chance to qualify to take Honors Algebra II/Trig as freshmen. Students will retest on the final day of the course. Only qualifying students may register for this class.  Parents of qualifying students will be notified and sent registration information by Mrs. Battle shortly after the high school placement exam is taken on June 3.

  • Teacher: Thomas Cogliano (Faculty Member)
  • Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, June 30 (10:30 am-12 pm)
  • Location: Bishop Ireton High School
  • Cost: $295

• Algebra Refresher and SAT Prep

  For rising juniors who will be taking Algebra II as juniors.

   

  This class will refresh and reinforce key concepts learned in Algebra I. The key concepts this course will cover include: Order of Operations, Inequalities, Linear Equations, Factoring Quadratic Equations, Ratios and Fractions, and Word Problems. This class will also include SAT prep for the math section with sample questions and test strategies.

  • Teacher: Thomas Cogliano (Faculty Member)
  • Tuesday, June 20 – Thursday, June 29 (8:45-10:15 am)
  • Location: Bishop Ireton High School
  • Cost: $295

• Introduction to Algebra I

  For incoming students who will take standard Algebra I as 9th graders.

   

  This class will serve as an introductory class for students taking Algebra I during the 2023-2024 school year.  This class will review key mathematical concepts that will serve as important algebraic concepts for the year ahead.  Students will learn special techniques to solve algebraic equations, reduce and combine fractions, and logically deduce a word problem.

  • Teacher: Sister Elizabeth Ann McGuire (Math Department Chairperson)
  • Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 20 (no class on Friday, July 14)
  • Two sessions offered: morning session 8:45-10:15 am OR afternoon session 10:30 am-12 pm
  • Location: Bishop Ireton High School
  • Cost: $295

• Introduction to High School English (for Incoming Freshmen)

  For incoming students who expect to take standard level English 9.

  
  

  This is a non-credit two-week course to prepare incoming freshmen for Bishop Ireton’s English 9 college preparatory curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to review literary elements and literary techniques, develop reading strategies for comprehension and review essential writing skills needed freshman year. Students will engage in discussions regarding a required summer reading book.

  • Teacher: Ms. Lana Gonzalez (Faculty Member)
  • Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 20 (no class on Friday, July 14)
  • Two sessions offered: morning session 8:45-10:15 am OR afternoon session 10:30 am-12 pm
  • Location: Bishop Ireton High School
  • Cost: $295