Shelton Summer 2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 36
Back-to-School Prep Week
Course Descriptions
Summer Reading Finish Line
Grade 9
9:00-12:00
Prerequisite: Students must finish reading the required book for English I before taking this class.
Does your child need guidance as he or she completes their summer reading assignment? The Summer
Reading Finish Line offers students a structured, focused environment in which to complete the written
assignment due on the first day of school. Teachers will review the story, and guide students to
complete the written assignment. Daily attendance is important. Note: Students in Honors English may
have a different summer reading assignment not covered in this class. See the Shelton website for all
summer assignments.
Jump Start Algebra I: Building Essential Skills for Success
Grade 9
9:00-12:00
Prerequisite: 8th-Grade Math or Pre-Algebra
Master the foundational skills critical to excelling in Algebra 1. This comprehensive class covers key
concepts such as integer operations, solving equations, graphing and analyzing graphs, factoring,
simplifying expressions, rearranging variables, and solving systems of equations using various methods.
Equip yourself with the tools needed to confidently tackle Algebra 1 and beyond! Students will need a
TI 84 calculator.
ACT Prep Class
Grades 10 – 12
9:00-12:00
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
Getting ready for the ACT? This three-hour class is designed to help students prepare for the ACT
college entrance exam and will include review and practice for concepts and topics covered on the ACT
exam. Students will learn strategies for taking the exam, take a practice exam, and analyze their
answers with the guidance of the teachers. This class includes one teacher for the math portion and
one for the verbal portion.
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