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Cultural History of Sports 0.5 credit (entering 9th – 12th grade)Course #0000110This course is designed for students to explore the origins of sports in ancient society, its emergence during Greek and Romancivilizations, and its present-day role in shaping and defining cultures throughout history. Students will examine competition fromaround the world while surveying the influence of race, gender, ethnicity, age, and class. Emphasis will be placed on the political,economic, and technological factors that transformed not only sports participation but how societal views have changed over time.Students’ critical thinking and research skills will be challenged by completing a variety of assignments including essays, debatearguments, and theme projects that answer essential questions within the scope of the curriculum.Session II (S1545320): June 29th – July 17th* 8:00 – 2:00 $850*Class will not meet Friday, July 3rd.Introduction to Computer Programming Online 0.5 credit (entering 9th–12th grade)Course #0201300This course provides the student with instruction in structured programming methodology using Visual Basic.NET. Specialemphasis is placed on programming logic. This is an online class and students will submit assignments via Moodle, which isan electronic course-management system. Successful completion of this course will meet the Upper School Computer Sciencerequirement.Prerequisite: Course recommendation from current math teacher required. Students enrolling in this course should be capable ofindependent work, consistent in meeting deadlines, and have reliable access to the Internet.All students enrolling in this course must, along with their parents, agree to the following statement, which is located in the onlineregistration: I understand that all assignments must be submitted electronically by the dates due and that the on campus test must betaken on one of the scheduled dates. All materials and hard copy projects must be turned in on the test day. I will have Internet accessfor the duration of the course. I understand that I will be dropped from the course if I miss more than two assignment deadlines.Session I/II (S1516621): Wednesday, June 10th – July 17th $1040Advanced Composition 0.5 credit (entering 10th–12th grade)Course #1009300This composition course is a one-semester, writing-intensive course that aims to increase a student’s ability to develop ideas andexpress them effectively. Students compose clear, concise, expository essays using various modes such as description, illustration,definition, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and argument. To achieve this goal, students engage in frequent in-classwriting assignments and participate in regular teacher-facilitated peer-editing workshops. Students refine mechanics, usage, syntax,and style. In addition, students sharpen their understanding of documentation styles with a focus on MLA. The course fee includestexts.Session I (S1515311): Tuesday, June 9th–26th 8:00 – 2:00 $900Session II (S1545311): June 29th – July 17th* 8:00 – 2:00 $900*Class will not meet Friday, July 3rdSummer Spectacular 2015 | 15