Jump Start to First Grade
Offered through the Desert Christian Schools Summer School Program
Registration begins Wednesday, May 17
8-9:30 a.m. in the L Building, after 9:30 a.m. in the main office.
Students will make a smooth transition into 1st grade through a summer of fun activities
to stimulate their brains. Phonics, reading, and math will be reinforced through games and
activities.
If you are interested in or have questions about the first grade program at Desert
Christian Schools, please contact Lynda Royster at 948-5071, Ext. 208.
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-948-5071
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The Desert Christian Schools’ summer school program is open to children
who attend Desert Christian Schools and children who attend other
private and public schools. For children who attend school elsewhere, the
Art and Music
Amazing Art: Fee $15
Grades 1-2 / Grades 3-5 / Grades 6-8
Calling all artists! Come explore many different techniques and materials as you create your own masterpieces.
Party Planning: Fee $15
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Who doesn’t like a party? Students will plan events, make invitations and decorations, plan the activities and
food, and execute the fun!
Photography:
Grades 5-8
Students will learn basic photography tips and tricks as they take pictures of the world around them. Students
will need a digital camera.
Summer Extravaganza: Fee $15
Grades 1-8
Plunge into summer with creative learning activities! “Stinky socks, sidewalk chalk, don’t be caught without a
thought as to what can be taught.” Lots of laughter and fun!
Bible
Bible Stories and Worship:
Grades 1-2
Bible stories, music, dancing, acting, and sharing. Start your day off in God’s Word!
Bible Stories and Worship:
Grades 3-5
Come and enjoy Bible stories, songs, and devotionals. Start your day off in God's Word!
Computer
Visual Programming:
Grades 5-8
Students will be participating in a hands on computer lab class that teaches students to create their own arcade
games. Students will learn many computer skills while creating their games.
Microsoft Office:
Grades 5-8
Using the computer lab students will be introduced to Word, Excel, and Power Point. This is a project based,
hands on class.
Cooking
Disney Days: Fee $15
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Summer is a time for fun and what is more fun than Disneyland? We will spend a fun filled class doing Disney
themed activities including cooking, crafts and more. If you don’t have a day to go the park, let us bring the fun
to you!
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Let’s Whisk it Up: Fee $20
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Students will be cooking and baking kid-approved dishes of all kinds. And of course there will be taste testing
to check for excellence!
Language Arts
Beginning Korean:
Grades 4-8
Students will be introduced to the Korean language. Games and activities will help students learn to speak
basic words and how to write in Korean.
Readers Theater:
Grades 4-8
Students will learn how to make literature come to life through improvisation, drama, choral reading, and
script reading.
Sign Language:
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Students will explore basic sign language, which will include the alphabet, survival signs, songs, and sentence
structure.
Math
Middle School Math Workshop:
Grades 6-8
Small class size will give your student an excellent opportunity to brush up on math skills this summer.
Topics that will be covered are pre-algebra, geometry, integers, fractions, reasoning skills, and more. You will
have fun mastering your math skills and the best part is there will be no homework or tests!
Social Studies & Science
Celebrate America: Fee $10
Grades 4-8
What a great country we live in. Take video tours of our great landmarks, learn fascinating historical facts,
enjoy tasty regional treats, and enjoy arts and crafts!
I Want to be a Scientist: Fee $10
Grades 1-3
Come and explore how to be a scientist with these fun hands on science experiments.
Splish Splash:
Grades 1-3
Come explore the wonderful world of water! We will be doing experiments, making crafts, and taking virtual
tours of our waterways and how man uses the power of water.
Wild Adventure:
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Come and learn about the different animals on our planet: arctic, sea life, forest, jungle, wild, and tame!
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Sports and Fitness
Beginning Golf:
Grades 4-8
Students will be introduced to the game of golf. We will cover techniques and the rules of the game.
Sportsmanship, character, and values will be part of the class.
Cheerleading: Fee $15
Grades 1-2 / Grades 3-5
Have you ever wanted to try cheerleading? This class will cover cheers, stunts, tumbling, and dance. Please
wear shorts and tennis shoes and bring your smile. The class fee covers a T-shirt and bow.
Sports and Fitness Continued
Dance:
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Come explore the world of dance. You will be moving to Worship Dance, Zumba, Line Dancing, and more!
Extreme Sports:
Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-8
Students will enjoy this fast pace, sports centered class. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be incorporated
into all of our exciting games and sports.
Volleyball:
Grades 5-8
Students will learn the five basic skills of the game of volleyball: passing, setting, spiking, blocking and
serving. Rules and strategy will be taught and sportsmanship, character, and values will be reinforced. Each
student will need a set of knee pads.
Wrestling:
Grades 3-8
Are you interested in knowing what the sport of wrestling is all about? This class will teach you the rules and
techniques of the world’s oldest sport. Come have fun and wrestle your friends on the mat.
Jump Start
Jump Start to Kindergarten:
Give your child the opportunity to build new friendships and prepare for the beginning of the school year. In
an engaging and interactive environment children will work on following directions, auditory and visual
memory and discrimination, and fine/gross motor skills. Phonics and math skills will be worked on each day.
Jump Start to 1st Grade:
Students will make a smooth transition into 1st grade through a summer of fun activities to stimulate their
brains. Phonics, reading, and math will be reinforced through games and activities.
Jump Start to 2nd Grade:
Students will make a smooth transition into 2nd grade through a summer of fun activities to stimulate their
brains. Phonics, reading, and math will be reinforced through games and activities.
Jump Start to 3rd Grade:
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How To Register
Registration begins Wednesday, May 17
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Main Campus L Building (Knights Cafe)
After 9:30 a.m. on May 17:
Register in the main office at the main campus,
Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Each class has limited enrollment and we will not have waiting lists.
Registering early will ensure space for your child.
Complete the registration form and child’s class schedule on the attached page.
Full tuition for each class and class fees must be paid at registration.
We accept all major credit cards, except AMEX.
Tuition:
First class – $63; second class – $58; third-fourth classes – $53 each.
Any cancellations must be made before Monday, June 12 in order to receive a full refund.
Class sizes are limited.
Basic Information
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No class changes can be made after summer school begins on Wednesday, July 5.
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Students should report directly to their assigned rooms for class. At the end of class, they will be
released from their rooms to go on to their next class or to the elementary office to be picked up to go
home. Younger students may need help to get to their next class if they are new to our campus. Teachers
will be sensitive to students who need assistance between classes. Parents, please let teachers know if
your child will need assistance.
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Classes are 50 minutes in length beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be a five-minute passing period
between classes so students may change classrooms.
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Students enrolled in Peach Factory will need to go immediately to their assigned Peach Factory room
after their classes are completed each day.
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There will be a 15 minute recess/snack break each day from 10:15—10:30 a.m. During this time, staff
will supervise the playground. Students may play, use the restroom, and/or eat a snack from home. At
10:30 a.m., a whistle will blow to let students know to go to their next class.
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Shorts and T-shirts may be worn to summer school classes, but they must be modest and appropriate.
Due to our safety procedures, all students must have a back strap on their shoes.
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Grading reports are not part of the summer school program because the summer session is relatively
short. A letter can be written with a course description and proof of attendance when a written request is
made by the parent prior to the last week of summer school.
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Desert Christian Schools
Summer School 2017
Beginning Golf
4-8
Bible Stories &
Worship
1-2
Celebrate America
4-8
Amazing Art
$10
1-2 $15 Amazing Art
Beginning Korean 4-8
Cheerleading
1-2 $15
Bible Stories &
Worship
Dance
4-8
Disney Days
4-8 $15
Extreme Sports
4-8
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Jump Start to 1st
Grade
1
3
Jump Start to 2nd
Grade
2
Disney Days
3-5
1-3 $15
I want to be a
Scientist
1-3
Jump Start to 5th
Grade
5
Party Planning
1-3
$15 Jump Start to 3rd
Grade
Readers Theater
4-8
Summer
Extravaganza
Jump Start to 4th
Grade
1-8
Visual
Programming
5-8
Party Planning
4-8 $15
5-8
Visual
Programming
5-8
Volleyball
$10
3-5 $15 Amazing Art
Extreme Sports
Jump Start to
Kindergarten
$15 Jump Start to
Middle School
1-3
6
Microsoft Office
5-8
MS Math
Workshop
6-8
Sign Language
1-3
Wild Adventure
4-8
Cheerleading
3-5 $15
Dance
1-3
Let’s Whisk It Up 4-8 $20
Let’s Whisk It Up 1-3 $20
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6-8 $15
Photography
5-8
Sign Language
4-8
Splish Splash
1-3
Microsoft Office
5-8
Wild Adventure
1-3
Wrestling
3-8
Tuition: first class- $63; second class-$58; third, fourth class-$53 each.
Full tuition for each class and class fees must be paid at registration.
Your child’s schedule may be arranged to include one or more classes. Because of limited enrollment, please make several
possible schedules. The actual schedule will be confirmed upon receipt of fees and registration form.
Your Child’s Class Schedule
Student’s Name
Grade in Fall
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Phone
Office Use Only:
Class
Fee Pd.
8:30—9:20
$________
9:25—10:15
$________
10:35—11:25
$________
11:30—12:20
$________
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Tuition: Amount Pd________________ Cash/Ck#___________ Class Fee: Amount Pd________________ Cash/Ck#___________
Total Fees: Amount Pd
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