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Academic Offerings for Grades 9-12

"THE American ideal of lazy summers filled with fun has an unintended consequence: If students are not engaged in learning over the summer, they lose skills in math and reading. Summers off are one of the most important, yet least acknowledged, causes of underachievement in our schools.

Decades of research confirm that summer learning loss is real. According to a report released [in June 2011] by the RAND Corporation, the average summer learning loss in math and reading for American students amounts to one month per year."

© New York Times, July 27, 2011

Avoid Learning Loss!
Sign Your Student Up for a Class at Groves this Summer!

Click here to see the 2013 Groves Academy Summer Programs Catalog!

Learning loss is real for all students, and students with a learning disability are even more vulnerable. Avoid learning loss for your high school student by enrolling him or her in a Groves Academy summer academic program. Open to students entering the 9th through 12th grades, Groves Academy's summer program will help prevent learning loss and keep your student engaged and learning. Groves Academy teachers, who have an expertise in working with students with learning disabilities and attention disorders, teach all classes.

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Mark Your Calendar for Groves Academy's Summer School in 2013

On the heels of our most successful summer school program ever, Groves Academy is pleased to announce the dates of our Summer School Program for 2013:

Grades 2-8: June 17 through July 12, 2013
Grades 9-12: July 29 through August 9, 2013

Click here to see the 2013 Groves Academy Summer Programs Catalog!
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Algebra Readiness Overview
This class includes operations with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, integers, graphing, and introduction to algebraic concepts. This course provides a high-level overview of important pre-algebra concepts but is not intended to replace a year-long, pre-algebra class.

Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a complex process that results from thoughtful interaction between reader and text. Readers must monitor their understanding, engage in problem-solving and apply strategies to gain meaning from text. In this class, students will learn strategies to support reading comprehension. They will receive direct, explicit instruction in these strategies, as well as guided practice so they can apply strategies independently to academic reading. Students who have difficulty with independent fluent reading will be able to practice comprehension strategies using Kurzweil 3000 (assistive technology reading software).

Study Skills, Writing, and Assistive Technology
Learn to maximize learning in this interactive class, which orients students to vital elements of learning such as note-taking, active reading, academic writing, and organization of time and materials. Students will explore methods of note-taking with both low and high tech tools, learn strategies to enhance comprehension through active reading and summary writing, explore strategies for organizing materials and managing time, and will save the opportunity to use assistive technology to support reading and writing. Students will reflect on and discuss together the learning strategies presented in class.

ACT Test Prep at Groves Academy
Groves Academy is pleased to offer the Twin Cities' first and only ACT test prep classes designed specifically for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders. Groves Academy has partnered with Breakaway College Test Prep, a leading ACT and SAT test prep organization with locations in New Jersey and Minnesota, to create an innovative, new test prep service that helps students with learning issues improve their performance on the ACT. To learn more about ACT Test Prep at Groves Academy, please click here.