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Summer Sch Course Descriptions
Kaimuki Middle School

2015 Summer School th 631 – 18 Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 733­4803 ext. 283
Course Offerings & Descriptions

COURSE OFFERINGS
(Important Note: These are ENRICHMENT courses, not credit recovery)
The grades listed are the grades that students will be entering during the school year 2015­2016.
● Enrichment Writing (Grade 6)
● Introduction to Middle School / Math Workshop (Grade 6)
● Math Workshop (Grades 6, 7)
● Sports and Fitness Fun! (Grade 6)
● Reading and Writing Workshop! (Grade 7)
● Sports and Fitness Challenge! (Grades 7, 8)
● Botany for Beginners (Grades 7, 8)
● Genius Hour (Grades 6, 7, 8)
● Creative Writing (Grade 8)
● Grade 8 Math (Grade 8)
● Algebra (Grade 8)
● Beginning Strings (Grades 6, 7, 8) ­
Period 1 Only
● Beginning Band Brass Instruments (Grades 6, 7, 8) ­
Period 1 Only
● Intermediate Concert Band Woodwind & Percussion (Grades 7, 8) ­
Period 1 Only
● Intermediate Concert Band Brass (Grades 7, 8) ­
Period 2 Only
● Intermediate Strings (Grades 7, 8) ­
Period 2 Only
* Note: All courses will be offered during Period 1 & 2 with the exception of the Music Classes.

KMS 2015 SUMMER SCHOOL
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Enrichment Writing (Grade 6):
This course will cover different types of writing with a focus on improving grammar skills, providing details, using text dependent evidence, and thinking about writing. Students will need the following supplies: pencils, blue or black ink pen, another color pen, folder paper, and a portfolio or folder. th
Introduction to Middle School / Math Workshop (Grade 6): This course is designed to help incoming 6 graders prepare for middle school. Emphasis will be on the components of middle schools, cooperative learning, study skills, and social skills. In addition, this course will review general math concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and place values. Math Workshop (Grades

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