Shelton Summer 2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 26
Grades 9-12
Non Credit Course Descriptions
Essay Writing
Grades 9-10
Writing is an essential skill that students need to acquire. In this Essay Writing class, students review and apply
the fundamentals of writing mechanics, pre-writing, essay structure, citing resources, editing, and proofing
required to produce strong writing. Students will write several essays on a variety of topics, critique other
students’ work, and analyze the qualities of excellent writing. Computers in the Shelton mobile lab will be used
during class. Basic keyboarding skills are also required.
Essay Writing
Grades 11-12
This Essay Writing class is specifically for juniors and seniors. Students review and apply the fundamentals of
writing mechanics, pre-writing, essay structure, editing, and proofing required to produce strong essays.
Among essays the students will write, one will be a general college application essay and a response to a
prompt for a scholarship essay. Computers in the Shelton mobile lab will be used during class. Basic
keyboarding skills are also required.
Geometry Preview
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grades 9-12
If your child needs a review of Algebra I fundamentals before taking Geometry or the college entrance
examinations, this course will provide that strong preparation. Students will learn the essentials of Geometry
including basic vocabulary (including notation), measurement geometry (perimeter, area, volume), properties
of triangles, Pythagorean theorem, and introduction to quadrilaterals.
Grade levels refer to the grade students will enter in the fall.
Shelton students are given priority on or before April.
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