2012 Summer Program - Center for Talent Development ...

LEAPFROG HALF-DAY COURSES (for students PreK–grade 3)SELECTING COURSESTo enroll in Leapfrog courses, studentsmust have a score in the 95 th percentile orhigher on an in-grade, nationally normedstandardized achievement test. If testscores submitted are more than 2 yearsold, CTD may request additional informationor updated test scores to completethe application. Students completinggrades 2 or 3 that do not have test scores,or that have scores below the 95 thpercentile, may submit an AdmissionPortfolio. Students completing grade threewho have taken the EXPLORE testthrough NUMATS may submit theirscores for admission (scores do not haveto be in the 95 th percentile for thisabove-grade-level test).• English & writing courses require averbal score in the 95 th percentile• Mathematics courses require amath/quantitative score at the 95 thpercentile• Science and technology courses require averbal OR math score at the 95 thpercentileIdentify the appropriate section for yourchild based on his/her current grade level.The course code and grade level precede eachcourse title.See page 16 for more information abouteligibility.LEAPFROG FAVORITES, JULY 2-6A select group of our most popular Leapfrogcourses will be offered at our Skokielocation. All courses meet from 9 a.m. to12 noon daily. There is no class on July 4.ENGLISH & WRITING FAVORITESStudents with strong verbal ability mayenroll in an English & Writing course.Students must have a verbal score in the95 th percentile or higher on an in-grade,nationally normed standardized achievementtest or submit an Admission Portfolio(portfolio option available only to studentscompleting grades 2 or 3). See page 16 formore information about eligibility.Identify the appropriate section for yourchild based on his/her current grade level.The course code and grade level precede eachcourse title.0-A (PreK/K) If I Ran the ZooStudents take on the roles of zookeepersand veterinarians to make important decisionsabout which animals to keep in theirzoo and how to care for them. The youngzookeepers conduct research and designanimal habitats, create signs and other zooliterature, and discuss ethical issues relatedto zoo life and endangered animals. Earlyliteracy skills are developed through drawing,dictation, and emergent writing.0-A (K/1) Click! Telling Stories withPhotosPhotographs are both inspiration and illustrationas students combine words andimages in the creation of original storiesand poems. Students take their own photosas well as collect photos from families,magazines, and other sources.0-A (1/2) Peter & the Wolf:When Orchestras Tell StoriesProkofiev’s Peter and the Wolf is just oneorchestral work that tells an entertainingstory. Young authors investigate the storiesbehind a number of famous orchestralpieces and write and illustrate the storiesthat they hear in a variety of well-lovedworks.“The CTD program was my daughter's favorite summeractivity. It provided the right amount of structure, fun,and education.”— 2011 Leapfrog parentThe best way to learn is by doing.0-A (2/3) Space StationA space colony is going to be establishedon another planet. Students take on theroles of young astronauts preparing to livetogether in space and in a strange newworld. What will they need to bring? Howwill they prepare for their journey?Students work together, researching andwriting their ideas and plans, to determinehow the colony will be established andthen blast off on their imaginary journey.MATHEMATICS FAVORITESStudents with an identified strength inmath, based on test scores or other academicmeasures, may enroll in a Mathematicscourse. Students must have a mathematicsscore in the 95 th percentile or higher on anin-grade, nationally normed standardizedachievement test or submit an AdmissionPortfolio (portfolio option available only tostudents completing grades 2 or 3). See page16 for more information about eligibility.Identify the appropriate section for yourchild based on his/her current grade level.The course code and grade level precede eachcourse title.8 CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY www.ctd.northwestern.edu 847/491-3782