After School & School Vacation Week Programming
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***BLACKROCKET STEAM ONLINE PROGRAMMING***
Engage in online STEAM programming this fall, winter and spring. Courses are in the areas of coding, game design, e-sports and virtual reality. Weekday and weekend options available.
**NEW*** SAT & ACT Self-paced courses.
Receive a 20% discount when you register through MCC. Use the provided link to learn
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT YOUTH COURSES
Algebra l Review
These review courses are intended for students entering 7th - 12th grade that would like to strengthen their algebra skills. Classes will meet twice a week virtually for 1 hour where a MCC mathematics faculty member will review the concepts, do problems and answer questions. Content includes the following topics: Simplifying expressions, Definition of like terms, Combining like terms, Linear and Polynomial, Solving Linear equations, Graphing Linear equations, Equations of lines, Solving linear inequalities, Graphing linear inequalities. Students participating are required to have a solid foundation in arithmetic, including fractions and decimal operations. This class is being taught using Blackboard Collaborate. (10 hours) $150
9/14-10/26 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday Online With Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 786 75 CRN: 18163 Professor WEISMAN
Algebra ll Review
These review courses are intended for students entering 7th - 12th grade that would like to strengthen their algebra skills. Classes will meet twice a week virtually for 1 hour where a MCC mathematics faculty member will review the concepts, do problems and answer questions. Content includes the following topics: Systems of equations, Quadratics, Graphing, Factoring, Solving (with and without quadratic Equation), Absolute Value, Radicals. Students participating are required to have a solid foundation in Algebra 1. This course will be taught using Blackboard Collaborate. (10 hours) $150
11/16-12/21 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday Online With Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 787 75 CRN: 18164 Professor WEISMAN
How to Write a Thesis Statement
When your English teacher returns your essay, have you ever seen comments like, “I can’t find your thesis” or “What is the main point of your essay?” If you have, then How to Write a Thesis Statement is for you. This class shows students the proper way to write a distinct thesis statement which is usually a short sentence that sums up the main point or purpose of a student’s writing. Through a series of interactive activities, writing assignments, and visuals students explore various types of introductions that lead to the all-important “thesis statement”. (10.5 hours) $159
09/09 - 10/21 6:00pm - 7:30pm Thursday Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 803 75 CRN:18239 Professor BENT
Fundamentals of Grammar & Punctuation
This course is designed to include three major areas of the language arts curriculum: the Eight Parts of Speech, correct usage, mechanics, and the use of proper punctuation. These critical areas are the foundation of a well-written piece of creative writing to the more expository research types of works. Resource Recommended: The Best Grammar Workbook Ever by Miller. Zoom is the platform method to be used to teach the class. $150
09/28 – 11/30 6:00pm – 7:00pm Tuesday Online with class meeting times
Course Number: YTH 789 75 CRN: 18257 Professor: O'CONNELL
The Game of Writing: How to Become Effective and Creative in Essay writing
This course is designed to explore the Five Step Writing Process (Prewriting, Writing, Revision, Editing and Publication). Additional techniques to be highlighted are how to enhance vocabulary development, dictionary, and thesaurus
skills, speaking and listening skills. An introduction to literary terms and various genres will be shared to model the characteristics of timeless classics. Method used to teach the class: Zoom
10/6 – 12/8 6:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday Online with class meeting times
Course number: YTH 790 75 CRN: 18258 Professor: O'CONNELL
Strategies for Academic Success
This course is designed to provide students with strategies for strengthening academic support. These strategies will include: Organization, time management, communication with instructors, developing an academic mindset, managing stress, strategies for learning new information, strategies to prepare for all types of assessments including tests/quizzes/projects. (12 hours) $159
09/20 - 11/15 7:00pm - 8:30pm Monday Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 805 75 CRN: 18247 Professor SALMON
Brain Power Wellness for Youth
In this engaging 60 minutes sessions, we will provide tools and ways for the participants to deal better with the changes coming their way. We use fun, interactive, and challenging games and exercises to help them draw out their inner potential and improve their focus, memory, confidence and manage their emotions. Each class starts with physical activities and has areas that focuses on understanding the body-mind connection.
We will teach variety of exercises to tune into the interplay between physical health, focus and emotional well-being. These exercises are research-based brain exercises that are proven to improve the health and achievement of the students. (1 hours) $69
Activities will cover the following topics:
i. Mindfulness & neuroplasticity training to enhance physical, emotional, and cognitive health
ii. Improve productivity and learning efficiency
iii. Improve focus and memory
iv. Reduce anxiety & stress
v. Enhanced creativity & confidence
vi. Improve resilience and manage change
10/07 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 807 75 CRN: 18251 Professor GHARIB
11/18 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 807 76 CRN: 18252 Professor GHARIB
12/09 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: YTH 807 77 CRN: 18253 Professor GHARIB
If you have any questions please call Program Manager, Lauren Ellis, 781-280-3669 or send us an email.