July 5 to August 12, 2011

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At SPEAR your child will prepare for the rigors of middle school, enliven intellectual curiosity, and have fun!

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July 5 to August 12, 2011

SPE AR

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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Scholars Preparing for English, Arithmetic and Reading

Student Learning Center AND Berkeley Summer Sessions

At SPEAR your child will prepare for the rigors of middle school, enliven intellectual curiosity, and have fun!

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Middle School Scholars’ Academy

BERKELEY

July 5 to August 12, 2011

SPE AR

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

R

Scholars Preparing for English, Arithmetic and Reading

Student Learning Center AND Berkeley Summer Sessions

At SPEAR your child will prepare for the rigors of middle school, enliven intellectual curiosity, and have fun!

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CA

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Middle School Scholars’ Academy

BERKELEY

UC Berkeley’s SPEAR is a unique six-week

summer program specifically designed for students

entering 6th grade. The program will focus on

developing students’ critical reading and writing

skills, honing their conceptual understanding of

mathematics, and building effective study strate-

gies. SPEAR will provide a supportive and engaging

learning environment where students can discover

their love for learning.

SPEAR scholars enroll in four courses:

literature and writing, pre-algebra, study

strategies, and physical and mental agility.

To help prepare for the shift between elementary

and middle school settings, students will change

classes throughout the day with each teacher spe-

cializing in a different subject.

Location:The program is held at the ABSW Building, 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, next to the UC Berkeley campus.

Who Can ApplyStudents entering the 6th grade in fall 2011 with a C average or better are eligible to apply.

How To ApplyVisit our website at summer.berkeley.edu/spear for more information about the program and to download an application.

Application period is February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011.

For more information:Cara Stanley

143 Cesar Chavez Student CenterBerkeley, California 94720-4260

510-643-8818

summer.berkeley.edu/spear

SPEAR scholars will learn and develop skills in:• close reading techniques• critical inquiry• quantitative analysis• self-editing• collaboration

In addition, SPEAR scholars will prac-tice developing a mind-body connection through dance, yoga, and other physical activities.

*Fees:The cost of the six-week program is $3000 plus a non-refundable $50 application fee. *Fees are subject to change.

UC Berkeley’s SPEAR is a unique six-week

summer program specifically designed for students

entering 6th grade. The program will focus on

developing students’ critical reading and writing

skills, honing their conceptual understanding of

mathematics, and building effective study strate-

gies. SPEAR will provide a supportive and engaging

learning environment where students can discover

their love for learning.

SPEAR scholars enroll in four courses:

literature and writing, pre-algebra, study

strategies, and physical and mental agility.

To help prepare for the shift between elementary

and middle school settings, students will change

classes throughout the day with each teacher spe-

cializing in a different subject.

Location:The program is held at the ABSW Building, 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, next to the UC Berkeley campus.

Who Can ApplyStudents entering the 6th grade in fall 2011 with a C average or better are eligible to apply.

How To ApplyVisit our website at summer.berkeley.edu/spear for more information about the program and to download an application.

Application period is February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011.

For more information:Cara Stanley

143 Cesar Chavez Student CenterBerkeley, California 94720-4260

510-643-8818

summer.berkeley.edu/spear

SPEAR scholars will learn and develop skills in:• close reading techniques• critical inquiry• quantitative analysis• self-editing• collaboration

In addition, SPEAR scholars will practice develop-ing a mind-body connection through dance, yoga, and other physical activities.

*Fees:The cost of the six-week program is $3000 plus a non-refundable $50 application fee. *Fees are subject to change.

UC Berkeley’s SPEAR is a unique six-week

summer program specifically designed for students

entering 6th grade. The program will focus on

developing students’ critical reading and writing

skills, honing their conceptual understanding of

mathematics, and building effective study strate-

gies. SPEAR will provide a supportive and engaging

learning environment where students can discover

their love for learning.

SPEAR scholars enroll in four courses:

literature and writing, pre-algebra, study

strategies, and physical and mental agility.

To help prepare for the shift between elementary

and middle school settings, students will change

classes throughout the day with each teacher spe-

cializing in a different subject.

Location:The program is held at the ABSW Building, 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, next to the UC Berkeley campus.

Who Can ApplyStudents entering the 6th grade in fall 2011 with a C average or better are eligible to apply.

How To ApplyVisit our website at summer.berkeley.edu/spear for more information about the program and to download an application.

Application period is February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011.

For more information:Cara Stanley

143 Cesar Chavez Student CenterBerkeley, California 94720-4260

510-643-8818

summer.berkeley.edu/spear

SPEAR scholars will learn and develop skills in:• close reading techniques• critical inquiry• quantitative analysis• self-editing• collaboration

In addition, SPEAR scholars will practice develop-ing a mind-body connection through dance, yoga, and other physical activities.

*Fees:The cost of the six-week program is $3000 plus a non-refundable $50 application fee. *Fees are subject to change.