FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK…
Congratulations to the Dunedin High School graduating class of 2013, their families, and friends! While we prepare to say goodbye to our graduating class of 2013 as they embark on an exciting new journey in their lives, we would like to take a moment to remind our current underclassmen and incoming freshmen Falcon families about the Summer Bridge Program being offered.
The Summer Bridge Program is an excellent opportunity for students comprised of three (3) different course paths; preparing for the Algebra, Biology and Geometry EOCs, getting a head start as incoming freshmen, or receiving assistance with their writing skills in order to have a greater possibility of passing the World Human Geography and World History Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
The Algebra, Biology, and Geometry EOC Test Preparation courses will begin June 10th and end August 1st. We will offer an A and B session. The A session will start at 8 AM and end at 10 AM. The B session will begin at 10:30 AM and end at 12:30 PM.
EOC TEST PREP |
Dates
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Days of Week
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Times
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Algebra EOC
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06/24/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:30
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Biology EOC
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06/24/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:30
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SCHOOL CLOSED ON JULY 4th
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The Freshman Summer Success program will offer our incoming freshmen an opportunity to get a head start in English, Math and Reading. The students will receive instruction in Algebra 1, English 1 and Reading. They will also have a Freshmen Orientation course to assist them in their transition to high school. The English 1 course will teach students how to take effective Cornell Notes, and the Reading course will help students develop sound study habits. Students who successfully finish the courses will earn a 0.5 credit in Critical Thinking Skills, as well as develop skills they need for ninth grade. The Freshmen Summer Success begins July 8th and ends on August 1st.
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FRESHMEN SUCCESS
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Dates
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Days of Week
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Times
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Algebra 1
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07/08/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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English 1/Cornell Notes
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07/08/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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Reading/Study Skills
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07/08/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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Freshmen Orientation
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07/08/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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Students who successfully finish the courses will earn a 0.5 credit in Critical Thinking Skills.
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Finally, ninth and tenth grade students enrolled in AP World Human Geography and AP World History are invited to take the Writing and Research course. This course allows students to practice their writing skills needed in order to do well on the exams. The Writing and Research course begins July 8th and ends on August 1st.
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AP PREP
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Dates
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Days of Week
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Times
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Writing & Research (1)
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06/10/13-07/03/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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Writing & Research (2)
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07/08/13-08/01/13
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Mon. - Thurs.
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8:00 to 12:00
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Students who successfully finish the courses will earn a 0.5 credit in Writing & Research.
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Our teachers and staff members are looking forward to a high level of success with the Summer Bridge Program and hope that your child will take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact the school with further questions and/or to enroll your child in one of the courses.
We wish all of our Falcon families a relaxing, well-deserved summer break with family and friends, and remember…GOOOOOOO FALCONS!!!
Sincerely,
Reuben C. Hepburn, Principal
