4J HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM 2024
The 4J High School Summer Intensive Program provides opportunities for students to extend their learning into the summer months in courses designed by and led by outstanding 4J licensed educators. Course offerings reflect the curiosities and passions of both students and teachers. Courses are offered at all four high schools; however, students may register for any course, regardless of their home high school. See below for a list of dates, locations, and course descriptions. Students can register for up to 3 classes now with the possibility of additional classes later, depending on availability.
Contact Information
Email: summerintensives@4j.lane.edu
Phone: 541-731-0199
COURSE INFORMATION
Summer Intensive Courses | Location | Dates & Days | Times | Link to Register |
3D Printing and Lasers | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
1:30 – 4:00 pm | FULL |
Advanced Forensics Science | South Eugene High School | July 8 – 12 (M-F) | 12:00 – 3:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Advanced Olympic Weightlifting and Agility Course | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) August 5 – 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) |
8:00 – 10:30 am | REGISTRATION |
Ancient Cryptography | South Eugene High School | July 17 – 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) July 24 – 26 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) |
1:00 – 4:00 pm (Wednesday/Thursday) 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Friday) |
REGISTRATION |
Appreciating Biodiversity in Oregon | North Eugene High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Aquaponics 360 Session 1 | Churchill High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours) |
7/8 – 7/11: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 7/15 – 7/18: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (zoom) |
REGISTRATION |
Aquaponics 360 Session 2 | North Eugene High School | July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours) |
7/15 – 7/18: 1:00 – 5:00 pm 7/22 – 7/25: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (zoom) |
REGISTRATION |
Aquaponics 360 Session 3 | Sheldon High School | July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) July 29 – July August 1 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours) |
7/22 – 7/25: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 7/29 – 8/1: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (zoom) |
REGISTRATION |
Aquaponics 360 Session 4 | South Eugene High School | August 12 – 15 (Monday – Thursday) August 19 – 22 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours) |
8/12 – 8/15: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 8/19 – 8/22: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (zoom) |
REGISTRATION |
Architectural Design | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
8:30 – 11:00 am | REGISTRATION |
Barista 101 – Session 1 | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | FULL |
Barista 101 – Session 2 | Sheldon High School | July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | FULL |
Barista 101 – Session 3 | Sheldon High School | July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday) | 12:00 – 4:00 pm | FULL |
Beginning Wood Working | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
11:00 am – 1:30 pm | FULL |
Capacitor Aided System for Teaching and Learning Electricity (CASTLE) | Churchill High School | July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) |
12:30 – 3:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Climate Dynamics | South Eugene High School | July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) | 12:30 – 4:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Cooking with Chemistry 1 | Churchill High School | July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | FULL |
Creative Craft Studio | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
1:30 – 4:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Crime Scene Science | South Eugene High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) 8:30 – 12:00 pm (Friday) |
FULL |
Critical Analysis: Race & the Law | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday, Hybrid) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday, Hybrid) July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday, Hybrid) July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday, Hybrid) |
8:30 – 11:30 am | REGISTRATION |
DNA and Disease Discovery | South Eugene High School | July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) | 12:30 – 3:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Dystopian Themes in Graphic Novels | North Eugene High School | July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) |
10:45 am – 12:15 pm | REGISTRATION |
Evolution of Cinema | South Eugene High School | July 15 – 17 (Monday – Wednesday) July 22 – 24 (Monday – Wednesday) July 29 – July 31 (Monday – Wednesday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Exoplanets and Ecosystems | Churchill High School | July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Exploring the Oregon Coast: Tides, History, and the Curvature of the Earth | South Eugene High School Florence, OR |
July 30th (half day) |
7/30: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 8/2: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 8/4 – 8/7: All day/overnight |
FULL |
Folklore and Mythology | North Eugene High School | July 23 – 25 (Tuesday – Thursday) July 30 – August 1 (Tuesday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Geometry by Design A | South Eugene High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Geometry by Design B | South Eugene High School | July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Hard Rock Science | South Eugene High School | July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
History of Rock and Roll | South Eugene High School | July 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Intermediate Physics Lab | South Eugene High School | July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Intro to Cricut Crafting | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) |
12:00 – 3:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Intro to Entrepreneurship – Advanced Cricut Crafts & Sublimation | Sheldon High School | August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) | 12:00 – 3:00 pm | FULL |
Intro to Sublimation & Advanced Cricut Crafts | Sheldon High School | July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday) |
12:00 – 3:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Knitting and Crocheting for Wellness | North Eugene High School | July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) | 2:00 – 5:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Leather Works | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
1:30 – 4:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Modern Calligraphy and Scrapbooking | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
11:00 am – 1:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Modern Cryptography | South Euguene High School | July 17 – 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) July 24 – 26 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) |
1:00 – 4:00 pm (Wednesday/Thursday) 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Friday) |
REGISTRATION |
MY STORY through printmaking a handmade book | Sheldon High School | July 24 – 26 (Wednesday – Friday) July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) |
8:30 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Olympic Weightlifting / Soccer Training | North Eugene High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wendesday, Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 29 – August 1 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) Youth Soccer Camp: August 5 – 8 (Monday – Thursday) |
8:00 – 10:00 am Youth Soccer Camp: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm |
FULL |
Open Art Studio | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
11:00 am – 1:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Piano I & II | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) |
1:00 – 2:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Sewing fro Beginners | July 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | REGISTRATION | |
Sports Promo & Stats in Baseball | Drifters Baseball Stadium | July 8 – 12 (game times tba) | 5:30 – 8:30 pm | REGISTRATION |
Stop Motion Animation | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
8:30 – 11:00 am | REGISTRATION |
Summer Forestry Immersion | Sheldon High School | June 24 – 28 (Monday – Friday) July 1 – 5 (Virtual Office Hours) |
8:30 am – 4:00 pm | FULL |
The Villians of Musical Theatre | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Threads of Narratives: Exploring Textile Arts and Storytelling | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Tile Mosaics | Churchill High School | July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday) July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) |
8:30 – 11:00 am | REGISTRATION |
True Crime in Media | North Eugene High School | July 29 – July 31 (Monday/Wednesday) August 5 – 7 (Monday/Wednesday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FULL |
US History: Pre-Columbian to 1607 | Sheldon High School | August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Volleyball and Soccer Summer Conditioning and Training | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) August 5 – 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FULL |
World Dance Fitness | North Eugene High School | July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday) July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday) |
9:00 – 10:30 am | REGISTRATION |
Writing the Personal Essay for College Applications | Sheldon High School | July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday) July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday) July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday) |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | REGISTRATION |
Instructor(s): Bill Krei & Scott Schirmer
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Times: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Location: Churchill High School
Description: This is a two week class where advanced math students learn how to use Autodesk Fusion 360 software to design a gcode to print a fidget spinner. The second week of the course, students again use Fusion 360 to design a ring box and cut it out using the Glowforge Laser system. We do ask that students have completed Geometry and have had experience with CAD.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
Advanced Olympic Weightlifting and Agility
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo, Tyler Martell, Jordan Johnson, Scott Wright, & Cody Skinner
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
August 5 – 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Times: 8:00 – 10:30 am
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Unlock your athletic potential this summer with our dynamic Olympic Weightlifting and Agility class. Designed for individuals of all fitness levels, this intensive course combines the precision and power of Olympic lifting techniques with agility drills tailored to enhance speed, coordination, and agility. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to explore the world of weightlifting, our instructors will guide you through comprehensive training sessions aimed at improving strength, explosiveness, and overall athletic performance. Join us and elevate your fitness journey to new heights this summer!
Credits: 0.25 OS
Ancient Cryptography
Instructor(s): Elliot Fireheart
Dates: July 17 – 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
July 24 – 26 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Wednesday.Thursday), 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Friday)
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Codes and ciphers have been used for thousands of years. In this class you will learn about some of the history of secrets and ciphers as well as how to encrypt your own messages and decrypt the messages of others. Ciphers we will learn about include affine, atbash, caesar, vigenere, transposition, and others.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Architectural Design
Instructor(s): Bill Krei & Scott Schirmer
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Churchill High School
Description: In this course students will get exposure to the Autodesk CAD program , Revit. Revit is a software program that the local colleges and universities use so the introduction of this program prepares our students of higher education. Once students have familiarized themselves to the basics of Revit, they will then be sent to the studio where they will build a model of the shed they drew to expose them to residential construction vocabulary. Students are strongly encouraged to have had geometry and experience with CAD.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
Beginning Wood Working
Instructor(s): Bill Krei & Scott Schirmer
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: In Beginning Wood Working, students are taught and certified on the safe use of shop tools. When the students have have been certified on the safe use of equipment, they will be given a set of plans to create a mirror shelf using the equipment in the Engineering Studio. The second week of the course, students will be introduced to the lathe and will create a gavel. The studio will get very loud so students who are sensitive to loud noise should not apply. It is preferable that students have working knowledge of fractions and how to measure using fractions.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
Climate Dynamics
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Explore the fundamental principles of climate science, including the greenhouse effect, carbon cycles, and climate variability. Learn about invasive species, sea level change, wildfire and more. Engage in discussions and hands-on experiments. You will leave class with a solid grasp of the scientific concepts behind climate change. And you will gain the knowledge of mitigation and adaptation strategies by exploring renewable energy sources, sustainable practices, and innovative technologies designed to combat climate change.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Creative Craft Studio
Instructor(s): Holly Albone & Lodi Soderholm
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Embark on a crafting adventure where creativity meets mathematics in this exciting class! Explore diverse crafts like sticker making, button crafting, hand sewing, wood burning, jewelry design, and digital art creation using the Procreate app. Under experienced guidance, hone your skills while discovering mathematical principles like geometric patterns and Fibonacci sequences inherent in each craft. From traditional methods to digital innovation with tools like the Cricut machine, this class empowers you to express yourself creatively while appreciating the mathematical beauty woven into your creations. Join us for a journey of inspiration and exploration, culminating in a showcase where you can proudly display your creations!
Credits: 0.25 OS
Critical Analysis: Race & the Law
Instructor(s): Michael Washburn
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday/Wednesday – in person, Tuesday/Thursday – online hybrid)
July 15 – 18 (Monday/Wednesday – in person, Tuesday/Thursday – online hybrid)
July 22 – 25 ((Monday/Wednesday – in person, Tuesday/Thursday – online hybrid)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday/Wednesday – in person, Tuesday/Thursday – online hybrid)
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Critical Analysis: Race and the Law course will delve into the intricate intersection of law and race, exploring the historical, social, and legal implications of race within the legal system. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how race has influenced the development of laws and policies, as well as how the legal system has perpetuated racial disparities and injustices. Students will examine landmark cases, legislation, and legal doctrines that have shaped the relationship between law and race, critically analyzing the impact of race on various aspects of the legal system such as criminal justice, civil rights, immigration, and more. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a nuanced understanding of how race intersects with the law and be prepared to contribute to the ongoing conversations surrounding race, justice, and equity.
DNA and Disease Discovery
Instructor(s): Holly A. Lynn
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Learn about DNA and electrophoresis and other DNA technology. Then learn how these amazing tools can help diagnose diseases. Learn skills of pipetting, running a gel, interpreting data, and how to research a disease. For you capstone, pick one of three diseases to figure out who has the disease and research what is currently happening in finding a cure for the disease and assess if CRISPR can cure the disease.
Evolution of Cinema
Instructor(s): Kenny Koberstein
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Date: July 15 – 17 (Monday – Wednesday)
July 22 – 24 (Monday – Wednesday)
July 29 – July 31 (Monday – Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: This course looks at the literary value of film and its contribution to our culture and our artistic identity. We will explore the complex interplay between film and literature and investigate films to enhance our understanding of the nature of art and the role it plays in our lives. Through our time together, we will become more knowledgeable and appreciative readers and more perceptive viewers of film.
Credits: 0.25 LA
Exploring the Oregon Coast: Tides, History, and the Curvature of the Earth
Instructor(s): Virginia Seefeld, Sarah Ruggiero, & Drew White
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Date: July 30th (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
August 2nd (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
August 4 – 7 (overnight camping in Florence, OR)
Location: South Eugene High School & Florence, OR
Description: This 4-day camping extravaganza will give students a snap shot of coastal ecology and geology, a bit of local history and economy and self-reflection and mindfulness. It will include hiking, exploring tide pools, visiting the Hatfield Marine Science Center and Oregon Coast Aquarium. In addition, we will explore team building activities, journaling, mindfulness practices, and artistic expression. Students will also learn how to be a responsible camper considering camping footprint, minimizing waste, how to set up and tear down tent, camp kitchen, etc. Students will work in groups to prepare meals, clean-up, and share in the responsibility of keeping camp efficiently and effectively running.
Credits: 0.25 Sci, 0.25 OS
Geometry by Design A
Instructor(s): Krin Hunt
Date: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Geo A topics will be exploring the coordinate plane, slope, pythagorean theorem and the distance formula while building marble rolls and bungeeing water babies. We will also be investigating parallel and perpendicular lines with marshmallow geometry and geometric constructions. We will be applying trigonometry to figure out measurements around the school using clinometers and we will end this course with each student creating their own parabolic solar cooker and cooking smores.
Credits: 0.25 Math
Geometry by Design B
Instructor(s): Krin Hunt
Date: July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Geo B topics we will be investigating volume and surface area while designing dream house blueprints and creating geometric animals. We will be scaling superhero and barbie dolls to life-size on butcher paper. We will also be exploring tessellations, symmetry, rotations and translations while creating personal mandalas and seeking geometric designs around the world. We are going to explore fractals and geometric ratios and where they appear in our world and how they are used around the world. We will finish this course by building and flying tetrahedron kites.
Credits: 0.25 Math
History of Rock and Roll
Instructor(s): Steve Smith
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: This course will explore the history of rock and roll from it's roots up to the present. Rock and other music developments will be examined in connection with historical and social developments of the time? How did blues, country, and jazz influence early rock and roll? In what ways has youth rebellion been repeated in different rock eras? How did the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s influence music at the time and how did the music influence the movement? What is a "back beat" and why does it matter?
Credits: 0.25 OS
Intermediate Physics Lab
Instructor(s): Holly A. Lynn
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Date: July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Want to see what happens when the max amount of weight is applied to the physics cars? Play with electricity safely? Measure motion of objects of your choice, Find out what the acceleration of a falling object is? Wanted to do more in the physical science labs but the teacher said no? This Intermediate physics lab is for you!!! We will play with all the cool physics toys and you will develop a project to collect data and write/present your findings.
Intro to Entrepreneurship – Advanced Cricut Crafts & Sublimation
Instructor(s): Mary Youngblood-Lee
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: In this course you will design a variety of items including a professional looking water bottle, tumbler, ornament, key chain, shirt, sweatshirt, mug, photo and/or hat. You will learn how to work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and/or Canva. We will go through the process of creating your own Etsy or Square website and get it set up as a small business. This is a great workshop to learn new skills, become an entrepreneur, and have some fun! All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Knitting and Crocheting for Wellness
Instructor(s): Kendall Mack & Aura Solomon
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: Knitting and crocheting have been proven to challenge and strengthen our brains through the repetition of complex stitches and patterns. In addition, knitting and crocheting can reduce stress. The meditative and repetitive action of both knitting and crocheting help to focus the mind on the activity, thereby slowing the nervous system and reducing anxiety and stress hormones (cortisol) in the body. In this course, we will teach students the basic skills required to knit or crochet and connect these activities to mindfulness practices that can help students manage stress.
Credits: 0.25 HE
Leather Works
Instructor(s): Shawnna Breach
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: In week 1, we will learn how to shape, tool, paint/dye, and hand-stitch leather. Our week 1 project is a notebook cover students get to design and keep. In week 2, students will machine-sew their final leather project.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
Modern Calligraphy and Scrapbooking
Instructor(s): Shawnna Breach
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: In week 1, we will learn the basic form of modern calligraphy (miniscules, majiscules, and combining letters). We will finish the week making greeting cards. In week 2, we will combine materials to create a scrapbook page. We will be using a Cricut machine to create 3D artwork to combine our Calligraphy and other materials for our scrapbook.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Olympic Weightlifting / Soccer Training
Instructor(s): Brandy Wormdahl
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wendesday, Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Youth Soccer Camp: August 5 – 8 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am; Youth Soccer Camp: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: The goal of this class is to introduce students to how to use the weight room to build strength, and confidence via Olympic Weight Lifting movements. We will also use the sport of Soccer to develop a skill that can then be shared with local youth at a culminating Camp the first week of august 2-5th. This course if for any student that wants to get strong, strengthen their Body Image, and learn more about the skills of Soccer.
Credits: 0.5 PE
Piano I & II
Instructor(s): Julian José Jones, D.M.A.
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: To provide students with an opportunity to practice piano during the summer for piano performance.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Stop Motion Animation
Instructor(s): Holly Albone & Lodi Soderholm
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Discover the exciting world of stop motion animation while exploring its mathematical foundations! This course seamlessly intertwines artistry with mathematics, leading students through the captivating realms of storytelling, filmmaking, and animation via stop motion techniques. Students will develop storyboards, design characters, construct sets, and animate their creations, all while honing their mathematical skills. The course will end with a film festival, celebrating students artistic achievements and the mathematical beauty woven into their creations. Join us on this exhilarating journey where art, math, and storytelling converge in the mesmerizing world of stop motion animation!
Credits: 0.25 AF
The Villains of Musical Theatre
Instructor(s): Julian José Jones, D.M.A.
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: By exploring the repertoire of the villains in Musical Theatre, we will discover aspects of characterization for a villainous role, character development and reflection of what made them villains, and the commonality between the characters and the type of singing needed for this style.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Tile Mosaics
Instructor(s): Shawnna Breach
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Location: Churchill High School
Description: We will break tiles to re-assemble them in an artistic way. In week 1, we will be making Mosaic art: coasters and flower pots. In week 2, we will be making a Mosaic cement stepping stones.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
US History: Pre-Columbian to 1607
Instructor(s): Brian Brancato
Entering Grades: 10 – 11
Date: August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Unit 1: Pre-Columbian America to 1607
This unit covers the indigenous societies of North and South America before European colonization. It also explores the initial encounters between Native Americans and Europeans, including the Columbian Exchange, and the establishment of the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown.
Credits: 0.25 SS
World Dance Fitness
Instructor(s): Lisa Gilliam
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: Students will participate in dance aerobics for 1.5 hours daily with an emphasis on world dance fitness such as: zumba, hip hop, bhangra, dancehall, reggaeton, K pop etc.. After dancing and experiencing different styles of world dance, students will grow to appreciate, reflect and articulate the benefits of dance as exercise for physical and mental health.
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
Interested in going deeper in forensic science? This class may be for you. Students will explore a wide range of forensic disciplines, including forensic biology, DNA analysis, forensic chemistry, trace evidence analysis, ballistics, and crime scene investigation. Through a combination of hands-on laboratory exercises, simulated crime scenes, and interactive lectures, students will gain invaluable insights into the fascinating field of forensic science. Prerequisite: Crime Scene Science (summer school) from a previous year.
This is not a credit recovery course.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Appreciating Biodiversity in Oregon
Instructor(s): Kristin Trujillo
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: This course will offer students an opportunity to conduct an investigation related to an animal to deepen understanding of biodiversity in Oregon. Students will search regionally for impacts of decreased biodiversity in Lane county. Additionally, students will read, explore, and discuss multiple perspectives of ecology including western & native beliefs. Another large component of this course is mindfulness and developing a gratitude for nature that can provide peace to racing thoughts in our human minds. Students will ultimately conduct population sampling in two different regions: Emerald Park and Mount Pisgah Arboretum and present their findings and solutions to their classmates in a Biodiversity Capstone Project.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Aquaponics 360
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Session 1
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (July 8 – 11)
9:00 am – 12 pm (July 15 – 18, virtual)
Location: Churchill High School
Instructor(s): Judy Jesiah & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 1 Registration
Session 2
Dates: July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm (July 15 – 18)
1:00 – 4:00 pm (July 22 – 25, virtual)
Location: North Eugene High School
Instructor(s): Ian Rondeau & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 2 Registration
Session 3
Dates: July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (July 22 – July 25)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (July 29 – August 1)
Location: Sheldon High School
Instructor(s): Elsa Arias Ninan & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 3 Registration
Session 4
Dates: August 12 – 15 (Monday – Thursday)
August 19 – 23 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (August 12 – 15)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (August 19 – 22, virtual)
Location: South Eugene High School
Instructor(s): Holly Lynn & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 4 Registration
Description: Course Description: Take home a personal Aquaponic system & establish a viable ecosystem!🐠💧🌱and Grow your own microgreens. While you do so explore concepts in Sustainability Zero waste methodology Nitrogen Cycle Graphing Business SWOT analysis. As you work on this thoroughly hands-on project you will savor the cool 360-degree learning embedded in Biology🌾, Chemistry🧪️, Math✅ & Business💲. Topics are based on the robust curriculum of Oregon State University’s world-renowned Ag Institute courses🌱 & Bushnell University's Business Curriculum.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Session 1:
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
FULL
Session 2:
Dates: July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
FULL
Session 3:
Dates: July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
FULL
Description: Barista 101 Class is an opportunity to learn employment skills necessary for high school and post high school employment. Students will participate in activities designed to develop skills in teamwork, human relations, ethics, and marketing. This course incorporates community partnerships to give students opportunities to develop business skills in an educational environment while learning barista skills. Training will occur to develop procedures and job qualifications for operating at Sheldon.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Capacitor Aided System for Teaching and Learning Electricity (CASTLE)
Instructor(s): Christopher Doscher
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Introductory DC circuit analysis addressing the guiding question: How does a semiconductor work?
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Cooking with Chemistry 1
Instructor(s): Eva Burgess
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 22 - 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Students will learn about key chemistry concepts through food and cooking. Students will learn about traditional science concepts through non-traditional methods. They will engage in daily hands-on labs and investigation centered on the science of cooking. They will learn the science behind delicious food and be able to share these recipes with friends and family.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Crime Scene Science
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday – Thursday)
8:30 am – 12:00 pm am (Friday)
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: This course focuses on the skills and concepts behind crime scene investigation and forensic science. You will review physics, chemistry, anatomy, cell biology, and environmental science in the process of learning about forensic science. This course should help you see how science is used to answer questions rather than just learning science concepts.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Dystopian Themes in Graphic Novels
Instructor(s): Lisa Giliam
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: Students will build upon, and implement, their current Language Arts skills by reading two enthralling graphic novels that explore exciting themes of dystopia, magic and mystery. They will read for comprehension and analysis. Students will be able to summarize, use textual evidence and interpret meaning by relating it to their lives. They will explore elements of storytelling and character development. Work will include: reading, writing, speaking and listening to each other. Students will improve their written and conversational skills by discussing themes from our books. This class is great for all students who appreciate a scaffolded approach to studying literature. Multilingual students and EL Learners welcome. Teacher can differentiate with spanish translations or resources.
Exoplanets and Ecosystems
Instructor(s): Christopher Doscher & Sarah Ruggiero
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Exoplanets and Ecosystems is an exploration of physical optics with a new coincident focus on climate science and the habitability characteristics of planets. Students will conduct experiments investigating the nature of light and ecosystems while addressing the guiding question: "How can we use the behavior of light to understand the most important systems and characteristics of an inhabitable planet?" Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue about the physical science of light behavior and the social scientific ramifications of the human effort to preserve our world and search for others.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Folklore and Mythology
Instructor(s): Rachel Brubeck & Ali Magee
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 23 – 25 (Tuesday – Thursday, Hybrid)
July 30 – August 1 (Tuesday – Thursday, Hybrid)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: Survey of popular folklore and mythology from around the world, students will gather examples and have opportunities to compare and contrast common themes and motifs within folktales and mythology. Students will choose from several modern retellings of ancient myths/folktales and engage in bookclub reading/processing, which will culminate in a comparative literary analysis essay. Students will also do a deep dive on one particular ancient culture or myth, utilizing research reading/writing skills, and present to the class their research through a multimedia presentation.
Credits: 0.25 ELA
Hard Rock Science
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9- 12
Dates: July 15 – 19
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description: This class aims to deepen your understanding of Earth's geological processes, exploring minerals, rocks, fossils, plate tectonics, and volcanoes. Through a variety of hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and projects you will gain valuable insights into the fascinating world beneath our feet.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Intro to Cricut Crafting
Instructor(s): Mary Youngblood-Lee
Entering Grades: 9- 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Unlock your creativity and engage your creative voice! In this class you’ll learn how to create your own designs using Cricut Design Space and learn how to use a Cricut (electronic cutting and printing machine). You will get to design your own tee-shirts, stickers, sweatshirt, mug and tote bag. All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Intro to Sublimation & Advanced Cricut Crafts
Instructor(s): Mary Youngblood-Lee
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: In this course you will be able to design a variety of items including a professional looking water bottle, tumbler, tote bag, ornament, key chain, shirt, sweatshirt, photo and/or hat. Prior experience using Cricut Design Space is a plus, but not required IF you familiarize yourself with Cricut Design Space before class begins. You will learn how to work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and/or Canva. You will also learn how to sublimate items to create the highest quality products. All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Modern Cryptography
Instructor(s): Elliot Fireheart
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 17 – 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
July 24 – 26 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Wednesday/Thursday), 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Friday)
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Interested in knowing what it takes to encrypt data in today's world? Come learn about modern cryptography! Topics include hash functions, cryptocurrency, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and more. Some experience in coding preferred but not required.
Credits: 0.25 OS
MY STORY through printmaking a handmade book
Instructor(s): Greg Cantwell
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 24 – 26 (Wednesday – Friday)
July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Students will create an illustrated handmade book telling their story through words and printmaking illustrations. Their story will be one of the following: an autobiography (about self, family and/or friends), a creative writing story and/or poem made up by them, or illustrations-only. The book illustrations will be reduction linocut prints. Students will learn linocut printmaking techniques and bookmaking skills. To make each linocut print, students will use sharp tools to cut designs into soft linoleum printing blocks, roll ink onto the block, and transfer the image to paper. Each class session will be spent working on the capstone project illustrated handmade book.
Credits: 0.5 AF
Open Art Studio
Instructor(s): Holly Albone & Lodi Soderholm
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Join us on a creative journey blending art and mathematics in this dynamic course. Students experiment with various art materials, crafting original works of their choice while uncovering the mathematical principles behind their creations. From planning to presentation, participants delve into the artistic process, drawing inspiration from both contemporary and historical artists. Students will explore how mathematical concepts like fractals, symmetry, hyperbolic geometry, Fibonacci sequences, and the golden ratio can enhance their ideas and compositions. Culminating in an exciting art show, students showcase their masterpieces, celebrating their creative achievements. This course promises to ignite a passion for both art and math.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Sewing for Beginners
Instructor(s): Virginia Seefeld
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
Description: This four-day course is designed to help budding artists explore sewing as a creative outlet. This is a novice level course but we will be using sewing machines, sharp scissors & rotary cutters, hot irons, pins, needles, etc. Because of the equipment, and student-teacher ratio, some sewing experience and ability to work semi-independently and in group settings is preferred. Students will learn new skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Students will have an opportunity to create several small projects during the course.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Sports Promo & Stats in Baseball
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo & Scott Wright
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (game times tba)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Drifters Baseball Stadium
Description: This course integrates mathematical concepts, statistical analysis, and principles of sports promotion and management within the context of baseball organizations. Students will explore the application of mathematical and statistical tools to analyze player performance, assess team strategies, and make data-driven decisions. Additionally, students will learn about the role of promotion and marketing in enhancing the visibility and success of a baseball organization.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
Summer Forestry Immersion
Instructor(s): Elsa Arias Ninan
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: June 24 – 28 (Monday – Friday)
July 1 – 5 (Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: After completing this forestry immersion course, students will be able to understand forest succession dynamics, how environmental conditions affect tree growth, and study different forest types through data analysis and use of forestry tools. Additionally, students will identify regional tree species, fishes and wildlife, and acquire skills on how to use a harvesting simulator. For questions, please email Elsa at ariasninan_e@4j.lane.edu.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Threads of Narratives: Exploring Textile Arts and Storytelling
Instructor(s): Sarah Baird-Reed
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Delve into the rich tapestry of narrative writing and storytelling woven through the art of quilting and textile crafts in this immersive summer school course, featuring a special focus on Sue Monk Kidd's novel "The Invention of Wings." Throughout history, cultures around the world have used textiles as a medium for expressing stories, traditions, and identities, with particular significance found in the narratives of North American slaves. In this three-week journey, students will unravel the threads of history, culture, and personal expression as they learn the techniques of quilting or other fabric arts and explore the power of storytelling through textiles. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will embark on a hands-on exploration of quilting traditions, inspired by the themes and characters of "The Invention of Wings."
Credits: 0.25 OS
True Crime in Media
Instructor(s): Jill Corrigan
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 29 – 31 (Monday/Wednesday)
August 5 – 7 (Monday/Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: This course will dive into the “true crime” representation in mass media. Students will examine the structure of true crime writing, study the creation and development of psychological profiling, and explore the true crime genre’s impact on American culture as presented in articles, novels, documentaries, and podcasts.
Credits: 0.25 LA
Volleyball and Soccer Summer Conditioning and Training
Instructor(s): Martine Wodke
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wendesday, Thursday)
August 5 – 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Opportunity to learn how to use the weight room, track, other athletic equipment to improve agility, strength and fitness levels with a combined opportunity to learn and improve skills with the team sports of soccer and volleyball.
Credits: 0.25 PE
Writing the Personal Essay for College Applications
Instructor(s): Kate Tierney
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Many students are caught off-guard by the task of writing their personal statements for college applications including the Common App, and for scholarships. The considerable amount of time spent each fall could be helped by spending time deliberately writing with a writing group and instructor to help students articulate their experiences effectively and concisely. This class will focus on crafting and finalizing personal essays for college applications and scholarships.
Credits: 0.25 LA
PROGRAMA INTENSIVO DE VERANO DE LAS PREPARATORIAS 4J
DEL 8 DE JULIO AL 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2024
El programa intensivo de verano de las preparatorias 4J brinda oportunidades para que los estudiantes extiendan su aprendizaje durante los meses de verano en cursos diseñados y dirigidos por destacados educadores con licencia del 4J. La oferta de cursos refleja las curiosidades y pasiones de estudiantes y profesores. Los cursos se ofrecen en las cuatro preparatorias; sin embargo, los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en cualquier curso, independientemente de su preparatoria de origen. Consulte a continuación la lista de fechas, ubicaciones y descripciones de los cursos.
Información del contacto
Correo electrónico: summerintensives@4j.lane.edu
Teléfono: 541-731-0199
INFORMACIÓN DE LOS CURSOS
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Impresión 3D y láseres
Instructores: Bill Krei y Scott Schirmer
Fechas: 8 – 12 de julio (lunes – viernes)
15 – 19 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Grados ingresando a 10 – 12
Ubicación: Preparatoria Churchill
Descripción: Esta es una clase de dos semanas donde los estudiantes de matemáticas avanzadas aprenden a usar el software Autodesk Fusion 360 para diseñar un gcode para imprimir un juguete fidget spinner. La segunda semana del curso, los estudiantes vuelven a utilizar Fusion 360 para diseñar una caja de anillos y recortarla utilizando el sistema Glowforge Laser. Pedimos que los estudiantes hayan completado Geometría y hayan tenido experiencia con CAD.
Créditos: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Matemáticas
Levantamiento de pesas olímpico avanzado y agilidad
Instructores: Les Phillipo, Tyler Martell, Jordan Johnson y Scott Wright
Fechas: 8 al 11 de julio (lunes, miércoles, jueves)
15 al 18 de julio (lunes, miércoles, jueves)
22 – 25 de julio (lunes, miércoles, jueves)
5 al 8 de agosto (lunes, miércoles, jueves)
Horas: 8:00 – 10:30 am
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Ubicación: Preparatoria Sheldon
Descripción: Desbloquea tu potencial atlético este verano con nuestra dinámica clase olímpica de levantamiento de pesas y agilidad. Diseñada para personas de todos los niveles de condición física, este curso intensivo combina la precisión y la potencia de las técnicas de levantamiento olímpico con ejercicios de agilidad diseñados para mejorar la velocidad, la coordinación y la agilidad. Ya sea que seas un atleta experimentado que busca perfeccionar sus habilidades o un recién llegado ansioso por explorar el mundo del levantamiento de pesas, nuestros instructores te guiarán a través de sesiones de entrenamiento integrales destinadas a mejorar la fuerza, la explosividad y el rendimiento deportivo general. ¡Únete a nosotros y lleva tu viaje de fitness a nuevas alturas este verano!
Criptografía antigua
Instructor: Elliot Fireheart
Fechas: 15 al 19 de julio (miércoles, jueves, viernes)
22 al 26 de julio (miércoles, jueves, viernes)
Horas: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (miércoles. jueves), 12:00 – 4:00 pm (viernes)
Grados ingresando a 10 – 12
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Los códigos y cifrados se han utilizado durante miles de años. En esta clase aprenderás algo de la historia de los secretos y cifrados, así como también cómo cifrar tus propios mensajes y descifrar los mensajes de otros. Los cifrados que aprenderemos incluyen affine, atbash, caesar, vigenere, transposition y otros.
Diseño arquitectónico
Instructores: Bill Krei y Scott Schirmer
Grados ingresando a 10 – 12
Fechas: 8 – 12 de julio (lunes – viernes)
15 – 19 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Ubicación: Preparatoria Churchill
Descripción: En este curso, los estudiantes conocerán el programa CAD de Autodesk, Revit. Revit es un programa de software que utilizan los colegios y universidades locales, por lo que la introducción de este programa prepara a nuestros estudiantes de educación superior. Una vez que los estudiantes se hayan familiarizado con los conceptos básicos de Revit, se les enviará al estudio donde construirán un modelo del cobertizo que dibujaron para exponerlos al vocabulario de construcción residencial. Se enfatiza que los estudiantes hayan tenido geometría para poder experimentar con CAD.
Créditos: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Matemáticas
Carpintería para principiantes
Instructores: Bill Krei y Scott Schirmer
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fechas: 8 – 12 de julio (lunes – viernes)
15 – 19 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria Churchill
Descripción: Al comenzar a trabajar en madera, los estudiantes reciben capacitación y certificación sobre el uso seguro de herramientas de taller. Cuando los estudiantes hayan obtenido la certificación sobre el uso seguro del equipo, se les entregará un conjunto de planos para crear un estante con espejos utilizando el equipo en el Estudio de Ingeniería. La segunda semana del curso, los estudiantes experimentarán el uso del torno y crearán un mazo. El estudio será muy ruidoso, por lo que los estudiantes sensibles al ruido fuerte no deben postularse. Es preferible que los estudiantes tengan conocimiento práctico de fracciones y de cómo medir usando fracciones.
Créditos: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Matemáticas
Dinámica climática
Instructora: Julia Harvey
Grados ingresando a 10 – 12
Fecha: 15 – 19 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Explora los principios fundamentales de la ciencia climática, incluyendo el efecto invernadero, los ciclos del carbono y la variabilidad climática. Aprende sobre especies invasoras, cambios en el nivel del mar, incendios forestales y más. Participa en debates y experimentos prácticos. Saldrás de clase con una sólida comprensión de los conceptos científicos detrás del cambio climático. Y obtendrás conocimientos sobre estrategias de mitigación y adaptación explorando fuentes de energía renovables, prácticas sostenibles y tecnologías innovadoras diseñadas para combatir el cambio climático.
Estudio de artesanía creativa
Instructores: Holly Albone y Lodi Soderholm
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fechas: 8 – 12 de julio (lunes – viernes)
15 – 19 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria Churchill
Descripción: ¡Embárcate en una aventura de manualidades donde la creatividad se une a las matemáticas en esta emocionante clase! Explora diversas manualidades, como la fabricación de pegatinas, la elaboración de botones, la costura a mano, la quema de madera, el diseño de joyas y la creación de arte digital utilizando la aplicación Procreate. Bajo una guía experimentada, perfecciona tus habilidades mientras descubres principios matemáticos como patrones geométricos y secuencias de Fibonacci inherentes a cada oficio. Desde métodos tradicionales hasta innovación digital con herramientas como la máquina Cricut, esta clase te permite expresarte creativamente mientras aprecias la belleza matemática entretejida en sus creaciones. ¡Acompáñanos en un viaje de inspiración y exploración, que culminará en una exhibición donde podrás exhibir con orgullo tus creaciones!
Análisis crítico: Raza y Leyes
Instructor: Michael Washburn
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fechas: 8 al 12 de julio (lunes/miércoles: presencial, martes/jueves: híbrido)
15 – 19 de julio (lunes/miércoles: presencial, martes/jueves: híbrido)
22 – 26 de julio ((lunes/miércoles: presencial, martes/jueves: híbrido)
29 julio – 2 agosto (lunes/miércoles: presencial, martes/jueves: híbrido)
Horas: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ubicación: Preparatoria Sheldon
Descripción: El curso Análisis crítico: Raza y Leyes profundizará en la intrincada intersección del derecho y la raza, explorando las implicaciones históricas, sociales y legales de la raza dentro del sistema legal. Este curso brinda a los estudiantes una comprensión integral de cómo la raza ha influido en el desarrollo de leyes y políticas, así como también cómo el sistema legal ha perpetuado las disparidades e injusticias raciales. Los estudiantes examinarán casos emblemáticos, legislación y doctrinas legales que han dado forma a la relación entre la ley y la raza, analizando críticamente el impacto de la raza en varios aspectos del sistema legal, como la justicia penal, los derechos civiles, la inmigración y más. Al final del curso, los estudiantes contarán con una comprensión matizada de cómo la raza se cruza con la ley y estarán preparados para contribuir a las conversaciones en curso sobre raza, justicia y equidad.
Descubrimiento del ADN y las enfermedades
Instructora: Holly A. Lynn
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fecha: 22 – 26 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 12:30 – 15:30
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Aprende sobre el ADN, la electroforesis y otras tecnologías del ADN. Luego aprende cómo estas increíbles herramientas pueden ayudar a diagnosticar enfermedades. Aprende habilidades para pipetear, procesar un gel, interpretar datos y cómo investigar una enfermedad. Para tu proyecto final, eligirás una de tres enfermedades para descubrir quién la padece e investigar qué está sucediendo actualmente para encontrar una cura para la enfermedad y evaluar si el CRISPR puede curarla.
Evolución del cine
Instructor: Kenny Koberstein
Grados ingresando a 11 – 12
Fechas: 15 – 19 de julio (lunes – miércoles)
22 – 26 de julio (lunes – miércoles)
29 de julio – 2 de agosto (lunes – miércoles)
Horas: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Este curso analiza el valor literario del cine y su contribución a nuestra cultura y nuestra identidad artística. Exploraremos la compleja interacción entre el cine y la literatura e investigaremos películas para mejorar nuestra comprensión de la naturaleza del arte y el papel que desempeña en nuestras vidas. A través de nuestro tiempo juntos, nos convertiremos en lectores más informados y agradecidos y en espectadores de películas más perceptivos.
Explorando la costa de Oregón: Mareas, historia y la curvatura de la Tierra
Instructores: Virginia Seefeld, Sarah Ruggiero y Drew White
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fechas: 30 de julio (medio día)
2 de agosto (medio día)
4 al 7 de agosto (campamento nocturno en Florence, Oregón)
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene y Florence, OR
Descripción: Este espectacular campamento de 4 días brindará a los estudiantes una instantánea de la ecología y geología costera, un poco de historia y economía locales, autorreflexión y atención plena. Incluirá caminatas, exploración de pozas de marea, visitas al Centro de Ciencias Marinas Hatfield y al Acuario de la Costa de Oregón. Además, exploraremos actividades de formación de equipos, como llevar un diario, prácticas de atención plena y expresión artística. Los estudiantes también aprenderán a cómo ser campistas responsables teniendo en cuenta el espacio que ocupan durante el campamento, minimizando los residuos, cómo montar y desmontar una tienda de campaña, la cocina del campamento, etc. Los estudiantes trabajarán en grupos para preparar comidas, limpiar y compartir la responsabilidad de mantener el campamento funcionando de manera eficiente y efectiva.
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Geometría por Diseño A
Instructor: Krynn Hunt
Fechas: 8 – 12 de julio
15 – 19 de julio
Horas: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Aprenderemos geometría utilizando aplicaciones prácticas y exploraremos temas de geometría en nuestra vida cotidiana y en todo el mundo. En cada unidad tendremos un proyecto que será la evaluación. Por ejemplo haremos rollos de mármol, cometas tetraédricas, cocinas parabólicas y animales geométricos.
Geometría por Diseño B
Instructor: Krynn Hunt
Fechas: 22 – 26 de julio
29 de julio – 2 de agosto
Horas: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Aprenderemos geometría utilizando aplicaciones prácticas y exploraremos temas de geometría en nuestra vida cotidiana y en todo el mundo. En cada unidad tendremos un proyecto que será la evaluación. Por ejemplo haremos rollos de mármol, cometas tetraédricas, cocinas parabólicas y animales geométricos.
Historia del Rock and Roll
Instructor: Steve Smith
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fecha: 22 – 26 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: Este curso explorará la historia del rock and roll desde sus raíces hasta el presente. ¿Se examinarán el rock y otras novedades musicales en relación con la evolución histórica y social de la época? ¿Cómo influyeron el blues, el country y el jazz en los inicios del rock and roll? ¿De qué manera se ha repetido la rebelión juvenil en las distintas épocas del rock? ¿Cómo influyó el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles de la década de 1960 en la música de esa época y cómo influyó la música en el movimiento? ¿Qué es un "back beat" y por qué es importante?
Laboratorio de Física Intermedia
Instructora: Holly A. Lynn
Grados ingresando a 10 – 12
Fecha: 22 – 26 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria South Eugene
Descripción: ¿Quieres ver qué sucede cuando se aplica la cantidad máxima de peso a los carros de física? ¿Quieres jugar con la electricidad de forma segura? ¿Quieres medir el movimiento de los objetos de tu elección? Descubre cuál es la aceleración de un objeto que cae. ¿Querías hacer más en los laboratorios de ciencias físicas pero el profesor dijo que no? ¡Entonces, este laboratorio de física intermedia es para ti! Jugaremos con todos los juguetes geniales de física y desarrollarás un proyecto para recopilar datos y escribir/presentar tus hallazgos.
Introducción al emprendimiento: Sublimación y manualidades avanzadas con Cricut
Instructora: Mary Youngblood-Lee
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fecha: 5 – 9 de agosto (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Ubicación: Preparatoria Sheldon
Descripción: En este curso, diseñarás una variedad de artículos que incluyen una botella de agua, un vaso, un adorno, un llavero, una camisa, una sudadera, una taza, una fotografía y/o un sombrero de aspecto profesional. Aprenderás a trabajar con Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator y/o Canva. Pasaremos por el proceso de creación de su propio sitio web de Etsy o Square y lo configuraremos como una pequeña empresa. ¡Este es un buen taller para aprender nuevas habilidades, convertirte en un emprendedor y divertirte! Todos los materiales se proporcionarán para los múltiples proyectos.
Tejido y crochet para el bienestar mental
Instructores: Kendall Mack y Aura Solomon
Grados ingresando a 9 – 12
Fecha: 22 – 26 de julio (lunes – viernes)
Horas: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ubicación: Preparatoria North Eugene
Descripción: Se ha demostrado que tejer y hacer crochet desarrolla y fortalece nuestro cerebro mediante la repetición de puntadas y patrones complejos. Además, tejer y hacer crochet puede reducir el estrés. La acción meditativa y repetitiva tanto del tejido como del crochet ayuda a centrar la mente en la actividad, lo que ralentiza el sistema nervioso y reduce la ansiedad y las hormonas del estrés (cortisol) e