Since 1964

The American School of K

uwait

Course DescriptionsHigh School Credit Courses

English Part 1(Freshmen & Sophomores) This course provides opportunities for students to apply appropriate reading strategies to enhance reading skills, literary appreciation, and analysis of literary and structural elements of literature.

English Part 2 (Freshmen & Sophomores) This basic grammar course will focus on parts of speech, punctuation, spelling skills, sentence structure, reading re-sponses, a novel study, and essay writing format.

English Part 1 (Juniors & Seniors) This course provides opportunities for students to apply appropriate reading strategies to enhance reading skills, literary appreciation, and analysis of literary and structural elements of literature.

English Part 2 (Juniors & Seniors) This basic grammar course will focus on parts of speech, punctuation, spelling skills, sentence structure, reading re-sponses, a novel study, and essay writing format.

Biology Biology is a course designed to study in-depth subjects in Life Science. Themes running throughout the Summer Ses-sion are reproduction and inheritance, development, struc-ture and function, inter-relationships ecology and sciences as it relates to society.

Sciences This is a general science class for grades 9 - 12. It will cover scientific inquiry and relate science to our everyday world.

Algebra 1 This course will include a review of general Algebra con-cepts including expressions, equations factoring and graph-ing.

Algebra 2 This course extends coverage of traditional Algebra 1 con-cepts. The applications of algebraic skills in a variety of problem-solving situations are included. The course is ap-propriate for students who have a solid foundation in Alge-bra 1.

Pre-Calculus & PhysicsScheduling must be done directly through the Head of Summer Programming.

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to the American School of Kuwait’s 2018 Summer School. Our mission is to provide students in our educational programs with an academically challenging and productive environment that will en-able them to further their studies under the direction of experienced and qualified educators. The ASK Summer School program is a credit recovery program.

Thank you for making the American School of Kuwait your choice for Summer Education.

Best Regards,

Michael Murphy American School of Kuwait Head of Summer School Programming murphym@ask.edu.kw

WelcomeGeometry This is an applied geometry course designed for students who either need support in geometry or who do not plan to pursue careers in the scientific or engineering fields. Em-phasis will be placed on concepts of geometry, and their applications to real life situations.

Classical History This course will focus on a comprehensive look at the soci-eties of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, with a emphasis on their contributions to the modern world.

Modern History This course covers the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolu-tion, the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the World Wars.

Middle School Enrichment Courses Mathematics enrichment & Pre-Algebra PrepThere will be an emphasis on reviewing basic computational skills (addition, subtract, multiplication, and division) as well as an introduction to the fundamentals of Algebra. Technology may be integrated into this class.

Reader’s/Writer's Workshop This course is designed for Middle School students who wish to further develop their English language skills. The focus will be on group work to develop speaking, listening, reading comprehension and language skills. Technology may be integrated into this class.

*Note: Middle School courses are for enrichment only!

Middle School Schedule

June 9th - 14thSession 1: Mathematics Support/Pre-Algebra

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Session 2: Reader's/Writer's Workshop

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmJune 18th - 28th

Session 1: Mathematics Support/Pre-Algebra 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Session 2: Reader's/Writer's Workshop 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Summer School Dates:

Regular Schedule: June 9 - June 28, 2018

How to Register:

1. Fill out a registration form. These can be foundin the Business Office, Middle School Office, orHigh School Office. Be sure to use a separateapplication form for each student.

2. Submit the completed registration form alongwith payment to the American School of KuwaitBusiness Office.

Important: In order to receive credit for courses, students must have failed the credit course previ-ously. Students must have a counselor or adminis-trator sign their registration certifying the failure.

Tuition: Each Session: KD 160 - ASK Students

Each Session: KD 175 - Non-ASK Students

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be granted before June 1, 2018. After this date, there will be no refunds. Also, no refunds will be made should students be dismissed due to behavior or attendance issues. Finally, any emergency refunds due to an accident or medical issue will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Head of Summer School Programming.

Attendance Policy: The ASK Summer Program expects perfect attendance. Please note, the start date is Saturday, June 9th. On the first day, all sessions will meet in the Auditorium at the scheduled start time.

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High School Schedule

Session 1 (9th-14th): 9:00 am - 11:00 am Session 1 (18th-28th): 8:30 am - 11:00 am

HS 1 Algebra 1 Grades 9 - 12 HS 2 Geometry Grades 9 - 12 HS 3 Classical History Grades 9 - 12 HS 4 English Part 1 (FS) Grades 9 - 10 HS 5 English Part 1 (JS) Grades 9 - 10 HS 6 Science (Gen./Bio/Chem) Grades 10 - 12

MS 1Math Enrichment Grades 6-8 June 9th-14th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm June 18th-28th 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Session 2 (9th-14th): 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Session 2 (18th-28th): 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Grades 9 - 12 Grades 9 - 12 Grades 9 - 12 Grades 9 - 10

HS 9 Algebra 1HS 10 Algebra 2HS 11 Modern HistoryHS 12 English Part 2 (FS)HS 13 English Part 2 (JS) Grades 11 - 12 HS 14 Science (Gen./Bio/Chem) Grades 9 - 12

MS 2 Reader’s Writer’s Workshop Grades 6 - 8 June 9th-14th 11:00 pm - 1:00 pmJune 18th-28th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Session 3 (9th-14th): 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Session 3 (18th-28th): 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Session 3 courses will be scheduled directly with the Head of Summer School Programming. This session will only be available for those students

enrolled in both sessions 1 and 2.

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ASK Summer School

RegistrationDaily Schedule

Since 1964

The American School of K

uwait

June 9th - June 28th 2018

Please Note: In order to accommodate Eid Al

Fatr, Summer School classes follow the schedule below.

HS 7 Pre-Calculus Grades 10 - 12 HS 8 Physics Grades 10 - 12