COLLEGE FOR KIDS & TEENS
Natural “A’s” (KIDS 072)
Any student can significantly enhance grades, gain self-confidence, and have better chances at getting scholarships and college admission by performing academic skills in alignment with the brain’s natural patterns. This makes note-taking, reading, studying, memorizing and test-taking amazingly efficient. In this course, students will discover simple methods for understanding math and other subjects, optimizing focus and concentration, and techniques to help prevent test anxiety. Students of all ages describe this class as “awesome”, “necessary”, and “easy to understand.”
The instructor, CURTIS ADNEY, M.S, J.D., graduated at the top of his college class with a 4.0 GPA, and has a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University. Parents may also enroll.
Curtis M. Adney
Saturday, October 31, 9:00am-Noon
Location: De Anza College
Room: L-72
$59 (Additional $30 payable to instructor during class for comprehensive workbook)
Algebra 1(Age: 11-13) (KIDS 073)
Searching for challenging Algebra Enrichment? In this course students will master algebraic expressions, solve and graph linear inequalities and quadratic equations, and perform operations on polynomials, rational and radical expressions. Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking skills. This course is designed for students to preview Algebra 1, to enrich their understanding and to improve their grades! On-going series for 2009-2010 school year. Student may enroll at any time throughout academic year. Experienced math instructor, small class size. Students purchase textbook before class.
Communication Academy
Sat., Sept. 19 to Nov. 21, 9:00am-10:30am
Location: Communication Academy, 7337 Bollinger Road, Suite #E, Cupertino, CA 95014
$375 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to instructor during class)
Math Olympiad (Age: 9-11) (KIDS 074)
Succeed in Math Olympiad! Designed to help students master major strategies in non-routine problem solving, strengthen math intuition and gain exposure to math competition problems in sequences, series, principles of divisibility, geometric configurations and logic. Master problem solving techniques and increase student’s Math Olympiad score. Experienced math instructor, small class size.
Communication Academy
Sat., Sept. 26 to Dec. 5, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Communication Academy, 7337 Bollinger Road, Suite #E, Cupertino, CA 95014
$385 (Additional $25 materials fee payable to instructor during class)
Personal Statement Writing for College Applications (KIDS 075)
Imagine having your personal statement completed by October 31, a month ahead of the UC application deadline! This course reviews the process for writing personal essays for college admission. While the course will focus on UC transfer applications, it will also be helpful for freshmen applicants and transfer applicants to private universities. The class will not cover the entire application process, just the personal essay portion. Students will learn how to use examples to illustrate their personal, academic, and work experience and will also work on writing and grammar techniques to make their writing more concise.
Lydia Hearn is the interim Associate Vice President of Instruction at De Anza College. She has served as De Anza's Language Arts Division Dean and Honors Program Coordinator. She has offered classes and workshops on personal statement writing for over 10 years. Students she has worked with have been accepted to colleges such as Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and USC.
Lydia Hearn
Saturdays, Oct. 10 to Oct. 31, 9:00am-Noon
(No class on 10/17)
Location: De Anza College
Room: ADM-101
$99 (Additional $5 materials fee payable to instructor during class)
SAT Reasoning Test Preparation
(KIDS 076)
Great preparation for the Fall 2009 SAT Tests! This comprehensive workshop provides a thorough overview of the new SAT Reasoning Test and includes strategies for the overall test, in-class practice, test taking, discussion and suggestions for additional practice at home.
General: Explanations, helpful hints, shortcuts, tips and tricks about guessing, pacing, skipping, “trick” answers (distracters).
Verbal: Strategies, applications, practice and discussion for critical reading, and sentence completion.
Math: Apply, practice and discuss strategies for multiple-choice and student-produced response (grid-in).
Writing: Learn and apply strategies for multiple-choice error identification, improving sentences and improving paragraphs, and learn strategies for essay section.
All work done using official materials. Enrollment is limited to 15 students to provide individual attention. Class fills up quickly – early enrollment is recommended.
Please bring a sack lunch.
Prof. Norman Prince
Saturdays, Oct. 17 & Oct. 24, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: L-73
$275 (Additional $35 materials fee for official SAT test book payable to instructor during class)
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(KIDS 077)
This class is an introduction to building and programming robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms™ Robotics RCX Invention System. Students will learn mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork skills. In small teams, using LEGO® blocks, motors and sensors, students explore gears and pulleys, build and control a line drawing robot, and finally build a robot that can find its own way and avoid obstacles. Students use a computer to teach their robot to move, react, and make sounds in order to solve challenges. This class is good practice for kids or mentors interested in robotics competitions such as FIRST LEGO® League. The minimum age is 8, and adults are welcome to register. Please bring a sack lunch for the 45-minute lunch break.
Steve Putz
Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: G-6
$105 (Additional $10 payable to instructor during class)
Java Programming for Kids (KIDS 078)
This eight-week class is a beginner's introduction to Java programming for kids in grades 6 through 9. Older students and adults are also welcome to register. Programming concepts and techniques are introduced and practiced through a series of fun programming examples. Topics include:
Using variables
Creating a Java applet
Simple graphics
Defining new object classes
Interactive applet with buttons
Animation
Creating a simple interactive game
90-minute class sessions include time to work on the programs with help from the instructor. Some homework time is required to complete the lessons. Students should bring their own laptop computer (PC or Mac), or arrange with the instructor for use of a computer (for an extra fee). Software is provided at the first class.
Steve Putz
Wed., Sept. 30 to Nov. 18, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: ADM-103
$225 (Additional $15 materials fee payable to the instructor)
LEGO® Robotics RCX Workshop 2
(KIDS 079)
This class introduces intermediate level topics in building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms RCX Robotics Invention System. Students with previous LEGO Mindstorms experience practice mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork skills. In pairs, using LEGO parts, motors and sensors, students build at least two different robot models and use a computer to program their robots to move, react, and make sounds in order to solve challenges. This class is good preparation for kids or mentors interested in robotics competitions such as FIRST LEGO League. Previous LEGO Mindstorms experience or instructor approval is required for this workshop. Bring a sack lunch for 45 minute lunch break.
Steve Putz
Saturday, October 10, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: G-6
$105 (Additional $10 payable to instructor during class)
LEGO® Robotics NXT Workshop
(KIDS 080)
The next generation of LEGO Robotics is here! This class is an introduction to building and programming robots using the new LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics System. Students will practice construction and programming with the new NXT intelligent brick with servo style motors and ultrasonic sensor. In pairs, students build two different robots and program them with a computer to move, react, and make sounds in order to solve challenges. This class is good practice for kids or mentors interested in robotics competitions such as FIRST LEGO League. The minimum age is 8, and adults are welcome to register. Prerequisite: Lego Robotics RCX workshop or previous Mindstorms experience. Please bring a sack lunch for a 45-minute lunch break.
Steve Putz
Saturday, October 17, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: G-6
$105 (Additional $10 materials fee payable to the instructor during class)
LEGO® Animation Studio (KIDS 081)
In one day, build your own mini movie set and create your own animated movie using provided LEGO® mini figures or other objects you bring or make! Using LEGO® Cam and LEGO® Studios software, you use a computer and video camera to make your animated movie using stop-motion and live video techniques. You then edit your movie and add exciting sound effects, music, narration and titles with the LEGO Studios software. Your finished movie will be mailed to you on a DVD. Adults are welcome to register. Bring a sack lunch for 45-minute lunch break.
Steve Putz
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: De Anza College
Room: G-6
$105 (Additional $15 materials fee payable to instructor during class)
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