St. Paul Summer
St. Paul Christian Academy summer camps run for eight weeks during the months of May, June, and July. St. Paul Summer offers camps to children ages 4-12 and most programs are open to the entire Nashville community. Registration is now open! Use the drop-down menus below to browse and register. Have questions? Contact Kevin Connelly, Summer Camp Director. We can't wait to see you this summer!
St. Paul Summer 2024
- Week of May 20
- Week of May 27
- Week of June 3
- Week of June 10
- Week of June 17
- Week of July 8
- Week of July 15
- Week of July 22
- Week of July 29
Week of May 20
St. Paul Tree Tops Adventure Camp
Instructors: Emily Carletello & Josh Ledyard
Dates: Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
If you're looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure and exploration camp, look no further. We are taking our popular St. Paul Adventure Camp and bringing it to Tree Tops. Each day, campers will be bused to our Tree Tops campus for a spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games, go on wooded adventures, and channel that inner explorer in this four-day camp that's sure to be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
St. Paul's One Crazy Camp
Instructors: Cheryl Phillips & Bobby Huff
Dates: Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-7th
Join us for a crazy week of camp filled with sports, games, crafts, and more! Each day will bring a balance of indoor and outdoor activities along with fun themes such as sports, color, water, and glow! So come make memories with us at “One Crazy Camp.”
St. Paul Super Summer Camp
Instructors: Katie Holliday & Shannon Mizell
Dates: Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 5th-7th
Join Shannon Mizell and Katie Holiday to kick off your summer with fun and adventure. Students will explore a different local outdoor site for outdoor activity each day before returning to school to make and enjoy a homemade summer treat. Each day will also include fun activities like kickball, games, and even a slip and slide obstacle course on the final day of camp. For rising 5th-7th graders, including this year’s graduates.
Morning Camps
JK Play Camp
JK Play Camp
Instructors: Emily Yanes & Anna Morgan
Dates: Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising JK
JK Play Camp is a fun week full of crafts, games, outdoor play, and more! This is a wonderful way for incoming junior kindergarten students to get to know some of the teachers, the campus, and start making friendships with their future classmates.
Week of May 27
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex & Michelle Florez
Dates: Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd
A spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games of capture the flag on campus, take virtual reality trips to anywhere in the world, go on a wooded adventure and exploration to new places, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
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Morning Camps
Saints Basketball Camp (4th-6th)
Saints Basketball Camp
Instructors: Jonathan Barfield & Laquanda Gooch
Dates: Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 31
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Keep your basketball skills fresh this summer, get in the extra practice, and have fun all at the same time. This camp is structured to work on skills, teamwork, and decision-making through drills, competitions, and scrimmages. Campers will be met at their ability level and pushed toward the next level by Coach Barfield and Coach Quandie. Campers should come ready to work hard and have fun!
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Week of June 3
St. Paul Tree Tops Adventure Camp
Instructors: Emily Carletello & Josh Ledyard
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
If you're looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure and exploration camp, look no further. We are taking our popular St. Paul Adventure Camp and bringing it to Tree Tops. Each day, campers will be bused to our Tree Tops campus for a spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games, go on wooded adventures, and channel that inner explorer in this four-day camp that's sure to be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
Morning Camps
- Test Taking Strategies Week One (6th)
- Princess Camp (JK-1st)
- Saints Cheer Camp (4th-6th)
- JK Play Camp (JK)
Test Taking Strategies Week One (6th)
Test Taking Strategies Week One
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.
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Princess Camp (JK-1st)
Princess Camp
Instructor: Sarah Mitchell
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising JK-1st (Must be four-years-old by the start of camp)
Hear ye, Hear ye… Gowns, Crowns and Castles too … nothing short of a royal time will do! Princess stories and crafts galore, will have you sparkling and wanting more!
Saints Cheer Camp (4th-6th)
Saints Cheer Camp
Instructors: Molly Nickels & Claire Franklin
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Join Miss Nickels and Mrs. Franklin for Saints Cheer Camp this summer as we emphasize new skills, routines, and team building. If your child is considering joining St. Paul Cheer, or has previously been a part of the team, we highly recommend signing up! This camp is a great way for them to experience what our squad is all about. We will get a jump start on the fall season, while having tons of fun together! On Thursday, we will end the camp with a performance for parents to showcase their hard work from the week. We're looking forward to spending the week with our girls. Go Saints!
JK Play Camp (JK)
JK Play Camp
Instructors: Emily Yanes & Anna Morgan
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising JK
JK Play Camp is a fun week full of crafts, games, outdoor play, and more! This is a wonderful way for incoming junior kindergarten students to get to know some of the teachers, the campus, and start making friendships with their future classmates.
Afternoon Camps
Showtime Performing Arts Camp (2nd-5th)
Showtime Performing Arts Camp
Instructors: Music Studio Staff
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd-5th
This camp is great for any student who loves acting, singing, and dancing! Students will work on age-appropriate monologues and fun, collaborative pieces. Students learn choreography from a Broadway musical and gain self-confidence through movement. Students are also coached as they learn a Broadway musical song, while working on technique and early fundamentals. Confidence will grow as students rehearse and collaborate with others in creative ways.
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Create a Canvas Art Camp (1st-6th)
Create a Canvas Art Camp
Instructor(s): Caroline Patton
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Thursday, June 6
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-6th
A fun week creating amazing art with Mrs. Patton! Students will have the chance to create an amazing 24x24 canvas featuring a picture collage of themselves or do an abstract painting! Student's will also have the opportunity to create several mixed media projects and crafts! A week full of color, mess, and fun!
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Week of June 10
St. Paul Fun Camp
Instructors: Jessica Williams & Molly Nickels
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
St. Paul Fun Camp will be all about...FUN! Join Mrs. Williams and Miss Nickels for games like balloon basketball, capture the flag, catch the cane, charades, and more. Boys and girls will engage in active games like egg toss, use their imagination, collaborate, and have a blast with friends! This four-day co-ed camp will foster new friendships and strengthen old ones. On Thursday, we will end the camp with a field trip! Additional information and field trip cost will be provided closer to the start of camp.
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Morning Camp
- All Sports Camp (K-3rd)
- Robotics (4th-6th)
- Test Taking Strategies Week Two (6th)
- Second Grade Math Readiness Camp (2nd)
All Sports Camp (K-3rd)
All Sports Camp
Instructor: Kevin Connelly
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
Campers will learn and review skills related to all sports such as throwing, catching, kicking, and dribbling. Basketball, football, soccer, and hockey will be among the many sports activities offered at this camp. Other games and activities will include dodgeball, tag-style, and chasing & fleeing games. Interactive drills will include engaging agility and speed training. No equipment is required from the campers for this non-competitive camp.
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Robotics (4th-6th)
Robotics
Instructor: Josh Ledyard
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Get a jumpstart into the world of middle school robotics! Each day will consist of a skills lesson, skills challenge, and creative build time, which all lead up to the culminating event of a points-based robotics competition! This camp will engage students of all levels to build deeper problem-solving, computer science, collaboration, and engineering skills, while also encouraging friendly competition.
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Test Taking Strategies Week Two (6th)
Test Taking Strategies Week Two
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.
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Second Grade Math Readiness Camp (2nd)
2nd Grade Math Readiness Camp
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 2nd grade year. Don’t worry though, we’ll play plenty of math games to make sure we have plenty of fun along the way.
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Afternoon Camps
STEM Club (1st-3rd)
STEM Club
Instructor: Josh Ledyard
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Become an exclusive member of the STEM Club with Mr. Ledyard! As a member, you will get to do summertime science experiments, take virtual field trips, build contraptions and structures, and create coding patterns, along with much more! Lots of make-and-take STEM projects to inspire and continue learning at home!
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Cupcakes & Crafts (K-6th)
Cupcakes & Crafts
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-6th
This camp is all about creativity! The campers will create cupcake masterpieces as they transform an ordinary cupcake into an animal, or maybe a high heel shoe using various treats and frosting. They will also make crafts like homemade sugar scrubs, paint masterpieces using shaving cream, and other fun crafts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get creative!
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Third Grade Math Readiness (3rd)
3rd Grade Math Readiness Camp
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 13
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 3rd grade year. Don’t worry though, we’ll play plenty of math games to make sure we have plenty of fun along the way.
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Week of June 17
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex & Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd
A spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games of capture the flag on campus, take virtual reality trips to anywhere in the world, go on a wooded adventure and exploration to the St. Paul Tree Tops Campus, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
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St. Paul Chess Camp
Instructors: William Dean & Vishal Parikh
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-6th
Join Montgomery Bell Academy graduating seniors William Dean (St. Paul alum) and Vishi Parikh for St. Paul's summer chess camp! Back for their second year, William and Vishi are both experienced chess players and coaches and are excited to incorporate a mixture of lessons, free play, tournaments, and time outside each day. This camp is open to rising 1st-6th graders. They look forward to providing a fun and educational experience for your kids!
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Morning Camps
Saints Soccer Camp (4th-6th)
Saints Soccer Camp
Instructor: Lelia Jones and David Eshak
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Join Coach Lelia Jones and David Eshak this summer to help take your soccer game to the next level. Whether you're an experienced player or still developing your game or, this camp is sure to help your child build their confidence and skills.
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Math Madness (6th)
Math Madness
Instructor: Amy Stone
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
We will complete all of our assigned math summer work, prepare for 6th-grade math and teaching styles, and begin ISEE (the 7th-grade entrance test) preparation as well!
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Mixed Media Art Camp (K-4th)
Mixed Media Art Camp
Instructor(s): Caroline Patton
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising K-4th
A fun week creating amazing art with Mrs. Patton! Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques including painting, printmaking, and collage! A week full of color, mess, and fun!
Register Here
Afternoon Camps
Grammar Camp (6th)
Grammar Camp
Instructor(s): Anne Smith
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
Rising sixth grade students will review and reinforce their grammar skills in preparation for their final year at St. Paul. Emphasis will be placed on subjects, predicates, and sentence structure. Students will focus on the parts of speech by analyzing and diagramming sentences. Finally, they will practice writing with attention to the rules of capitalization, punctuation, and use of quotations.
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Inklings Writing Workshop (4th)
Inklings Writing Workshop
Instructor(s): Monica Gurley
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th
This summer, students will participate in the writing process in an engaging, meaningful way. Students will gain confidence in their writing and learn to better express their ideas as they examine mentor texts, work in small groups, and receive encouragement and feedback on their writing as they create a writing notebook. We will experiment with both creative and essay writing and have fun in the process. Plus, we’ll devote some time to completing one of the writing assignments students need to do over the summer!
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Wild About Words (5th)
Wild About Words
Instructor(s): Katie Holliday
Dates: Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 5th
Let’s have fun with grammar! Rising 5th grade students will review and reinforce their grammar skills in preparation for 5th grade at St. Paul. Students will play games to focus on the parts of speech, sentence structure, and diagramming! Additionally, students will complete the grammar and writing summer work packet.
Week of July 8
Barefoot Republic Camp
Instructors: Barefoot Republic Counselors
Dates: Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11
Time: 9 to 4 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-6th
St. Paul is partnering with Barefoot Republic to offer an immersive camp experience on our campus to St. Paul students as well as children from the broader Nashville community. This Christ-centered camp will be focused on fun but also team building, collaboration, and partnering with children that makeup God's full kingdom.
Registration Coming Soon!
Week of July 15
St. Paul Fun Camp
Instructors: Jessica Williams & Molly Nickels
Dates: Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
St. Paul Fun Camp will be all about...FUN! Join Mrs. Williams and Miss Nickels for games like balloon basketball, capture the flag, catch the cane, charades, and more. Boys and girls will engage in active games like egg toss, use their imagination, collaborate, and have a blast with friends! This four-day co-ed camp will foster new friendships and strengthen old ones. On Thursday, we will end the camp with a field trip! Additional information and field trip cost will be provided closer to the start of camp.
Register Here
Morning Camps
Tabs
Wild About Words (5th)
Wild About Words
Instructors: Katie Holliday
Dates: Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 5th
Let’s have fun with grammar! Rising 5th grade students will review and reinforce their grammar skills in preparation for 5th grade at St. Paul. Students will play games to focus on the parts of speech, sentence structure, and diagramming! Additionally, students will complete the grammar and writing summer work packet.
Grammar Camp (6th)
Grammar Camp
Instructor(s): Anne Smith
Dates: Monday, July 15 to Thursday, July 18
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
Rising sixth grade students will review and reinforce their grammar skills in preparation for their final year at St. Paul. Emphasis will be placed on subjects, predicates, and sentence structure. Students will focus on the parts of speech by analyzing and diagramming sentences. Finally, they will practice writing with attention to the rules of capitalization, punctuation, and use of quotations.
Afternoon Camps
Math Madness
Instructor: Amy Stone
Dates: Monday, July 15 to Thursday, June 18
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
We will complete all of our assigned math summer work, prepare for 6th-grade math and teaching styles, and begin ISEE (the 7th-grade entrance test) preparation as well!
Register Here
Week of July 22
Morning Camps
- Test Taking Strategies Week One (6th)
- Princess Dance Camp (JK-K)
- Fourth Grade Math Readiness (4th)
- Mixed Media Art Camp (K-4th)
Test Taking Strategies Week One (6th)
Test Taking Strategies Week One
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.
Register Here
Princess Dance Camp (JK-K)
Princess Dance Camp
Instructors: Music Staff Studio
Dates: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising JK & K
This camp is a magical dancing experience for rising JK through 1st grade students. Your little princess will learn all about ballet through enchanted fairytales— she will experience beginner fundamentals and creative storytelling through dance. Curriculum includes a variety of activities, including structured dance time, imaginative movement, games, and arts & crafts. Your little girl will enjoy spending time with friends and making new ones before the school year begins.
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Fourth Grade Math Readiness (4th)
4th Grade Math Readiness Camp
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 4th grade year. Don’t worry though, we’ll play plenty of math games to make sure we have plenty of fun along the way.
Register Here
Mixed Media Art Camp (K-4th)
Mixed Media Art Camp
Instructor(s): Caroline Patton
Dates: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, June 25
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-4th
A fun week creating amazing art with Mrs. Patton! Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques including painting, printmaking, and collage! A week full of color, mess, and fun!
*If there is interest in a rising 4th-6th grade mixed media camp, please email cpatton@stpaulchristian.org. An afternoon camp the week of July 22-25 will be considered!*
Afternoon Camps
All Around Dance Camp (1st-4th)
All Around Dance Camp
Instructors: Music Staff Studio
Dates: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-4th
This camp is perfect for any rising 1st-4th grade student who wants to learn a little and rehearse a bit of everything! Class curriculum includes a variety of dance genres including Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, and Musical Theatre. Dancers will also have fun playing games and working on arts & crafts. Come enjoy spending time with friends and making new ones this summer!
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Fifth Grade Math Readiness (5th)
5th Grade Math Readiness Camp
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 5th
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 5th grade year. Don’t worry though, we’ll play plenty of math games to make sure we have plenty of fun along the way.
Register Here
Week of July 29
Test Taking Strategies Week Two
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2
Time: 9 to Noon
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.