Shelton Summer 2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 17
Grades 5-8
Course Descriptions
A Taste of Europe
Grades 7-8
Pack your bags and bring your appetite! Students will take a fun and interactive introduction to the cultures
of France, Italy, and Spain. We’ll learn basic words and phrases in French, Italian, and Spanish while exploring
food, music, traditions, and daily life in each country. This class is designed to spark curiosity, build cultural
awareness, and give students a flavorful first taste of European languages and traditions. Perfect for curious
learners, this class blends cultural exploration with practical language exposure, making Europe come alive
one bite, word, and tradition at a time.
Art
Grades 5-8
Is your child artistic? Does he or she simply enjoy working or learning about a variety of artistic techniques?
Discover the excitement of creating through drawing, painting, and other mediums. Students will participate
in creative projects with an emphasis on individuality in expression and creative problem solving. This class
has an additional supply fee of $25.
Auditory Comprehension: Listen, Think, Learn!
Grades 5-8
Join us for a dynamic summer course designed to strengthen auditory comprehension skills—the ability to
process and understand spoken language. This engaging class offers targeted practice in essential listening
skills. Students will engage in structured activities including following directions, auditory sequencing,
identifying key details and main ideas, recalling and paraphrasing information, and drawing inferences from
context. Each class is packed with interactive exercises, challenges, and strategies to improve listening
accuracy and comprehension in a supportive and engaging environment.
Band-Intermediate/Advanced
Grades 5-8
This class is for musicians with at least one year of experience on their instrument. We will move beyond the
basic fundamentals of music performance and technique to focus on pop music and songs. We will expand
our range, study music scales, styles of music, and basic music. We will incorporate music technology
through Garage Band and Finale. Using these programs, band members will create a digital album featuring
original and performed music from our time together. This ensemble is for students who play the flute,
clarinet, saxophone, trumpet/cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, bass guitar, snare drum, or
drumset.
Please contact Ken Utz or Jerry Bishop at kutz@shelton.org or 972-499-0831 for information regarding
instrument rental or for questions regarding placement in this ensemble.
Brain Games and Critical Thinking Skills
Grades 5-8
This class uses a variety of formats to help students develop essential critical thinking skills. Critical thinking
skills will help students develop strategies to make good choices. The class uses the analytical side of the
brain to enhance problem-solving abilities. Students will use critical thinking games and other activities to
improve their ability to solve problems.
Book Report Writing Lab
Grades 5-8
This class guides students through the process of reading and annotating a novel, organizing their thoughts,
and preparing a well-written book report. The completed report will fulfill Shelton’s required written summer
book report. Students missing more than two days will be required to do outside work to complete all book
report requirements.
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