JUMPSTART

JUMP START at LAWRENCE SCHOOL

Is your child bright and academicallycapable, but falling behind due to organizationaland time management struggles?

Does your child know and understandcourse information when you study withthem at home, but perform poorly on tests in theschool setting?

Would your child benefit from learninga simple, research-based method for effectivenote-taking and improving their comprehensionof written text?

Does your child have naturalleadership tendencies – but could benefitfrom hands-on activities that can turn potentialinto performance?

2 Sessions: August 3-7 + August 10-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jump Start is for students entering grades 6-8.The program is geared towards students whomay have struggled in school during the previousyear, and who may benefit from a short-term“back-to-school readiness” program aimed at improving student skills for the upcoming academic year. Students will also make new friends and have fun engaging in hands-on leadership and communication activities.

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2 Sessions:August 3-7 and August 10-148:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

aboutLAWRENCE SCHOOL

Lawrence School is an independent, coeducationalday school serving students with language-basedlearning differences and challenges focusing attention.With our small classes, unique curricula, and hands-onlearning opportunities, we provide students fromnearly 70 communities and 10 counties throughoutnortheast Ohio with the tools and strategies theyneed to become successful learners.

Lawrence School has two campus locations. The LowerSchool campus in Broadview Heights serves students ingrades 1-6, while the 47-acre Upper School campusin Sagamore Hills serves students in grades 7-12. Bothlocations are central to the greater Cleveland andAkron areas.

whyLAWRENCE SCHOOL

At Lawrence School, our mission is to teach studentswho have distinct learning styles, ignite their potential,and inspire academic and social success.

We understand the unique needs of students withlearning differences. Our specialized programs andmethods are designed to help students build confidence,advocate for themselves, and reach their full potential.

Lawrence School accepts applications for admissionand regularly admits qualified students throughoutthe school year. If you think Lawrence might be agood fit for your child, please contact us. We willbe happy to discuss your child’s learning style,challenges, and specific needs.

2015 FEESn $295 for full day program [8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.]

n $195 for half day program [8:00 - 11:45 a.m.]

Fees based on entire week. A deposit of 50% of the total program cost will be required upon acceptance.

SPACE IS LIMITEDPROGRAMS FILL QUICKLY

For more information or an application, contact:Lawrence Upper SchoolPhone: 330.908.6800

acarter@lawrenceschool.org

Or fill out our online registration form atwww.lawrenceschool.org

Upper School/Summer School10036 Olde Eight Road

Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

www.lawrenceschool.org

Lawrence School welcomes students and staff of all races, colors, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, national or ethnic origins and religions to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available at the school. Lawrence School does not discriminate in

administration of its education or admission policies, hiring practices, tuition assistance or other school administered programs.

MORNING8:00 - 11:45 a.m. – Instruction in Academic [Student] Skills

The morning sessions of Jump Start are geared toward the improvement of student skills, such as:

n Organizational Skills and Time Management, including how they relate to homework.

n Study/Test -Taking Skills for classroom-based and standardized testing situations.

n Note-Taking and Summarization Skills to improve reading comprehension using Joan Sedita’s Key Comprehension Routine.

Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. daily

AFTERNOON12:15 - 4:00 p.m. –Activities and Special Events Effective Leadership Academy(ELA) delivers highly sought after self-leadership skills training to students in northeast Ohio. In this Jump Start Camp, your child will engage in a fun, highly interactive, life skill based holistic experience about personal responsibility, self-empowerment, healthy behaviors, interpersonal and communication skills. In other words, the 21st Century Skills identified by educators, as essential in producing a successful individual. ELA’s mission is to help young people turn their potential into performance by developing their most valuable asset – themselves!

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