The Janus Summer Programs are designed to provide students, k-12, the opportunity to learn more about their individual learning style, as well as retain and acquire new learning strategies that can assist with the development of their overall academic ability. Afternoon Programs are also provided in order to give students the opportunity to participate in both academic and non-academic pursuits in a nurturing environment that recognizes the impact learning differences can have during one’s experience in more traditional learning activities.
The Core Academic Program is for students K-12, with or without a diagnosed learning difference. The Core Academic Program is offered in two 3-week sessions and includes instruction in small classroom settings. The Program includes Language Arts, Math, Diagnostic Tutoring and Enrichment Classes. Students participate in a collaborative environment that focuses on the development and understanding of their own learning profile. The overall goal of the Core Academic Program is to provide students and you, as parents, with information that will enable you to reach a better understanding of your child’s strengths and weaknesses. For more information on the Core Academic Program, click on the brochure and FAQs links above.
The Assistive Technology & Study Skills Seminar is for students in grades 8-12 and is offered in two 3-week sessions, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Program is designed to provide students with introductory training in how to use Kurzweil and Dragon NaturallySpeaking software in order to develop their ability to independently complete essential academic tasks such as reading for comprehension, note-taking, and writing. The Study Skills component of this Program will focus on the development of a hierarchy of skills that include organization, recall, distinguishing main ideas from details, paraphrasing, note-taking, summarizing, test taking and preparation, prioritizing and goal setting.
The Afternoon Programs are daily 1 or 3 week session(s) for students in grades K-12. These Programs provide students the opportunity to develop interpersonal, team-building, artistic, movement, and expressive skills. The Afternoon Programs offered this year are Theatre, Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture, Photography, Introduction to African Dance, and SAT Prep. For more information about Afternoon Programs, click on the brochure or FAQs links above.
Private tutoring is another option and is billed on a weekly basis.
If you have any further questions about the Summer Program, contact us for more details.