Welcome to MWSM Summer School!
 Our summer school is a 6-week program, located at our school building in the Historic District of Framingham. It runs for 6 weeks starting immediately after the 4th of July weekend and ending mid-August. Morning and afternoon classes are available. Each class usually meets twice a week for 2-4 hours depending on the grade level. The exact dates and class schedules will be posted here by February 2012.. In the meantime, please check out our regular program!
Who Can Benefit From Our Summer Program?
- The program is intended for any students
who recently joined the school and wish to catch up with their peers. The
students taking MWSM classes during the summer may
be able to skip the beginner level or
jump to a higher level next year.
- Students looking
for more unusual math problems
and exposure to more advanced topics may
wish to try our Summer Math Challenge classes. These
classes will also offer exposure to
problems from math competitions all over the world.
- For students preparing to take the SAT,
summer school is a great way to practice and improve
their scores without the distraction and pressure of
activities during the school year. Summer school SAT
preparation class will also provide opportunity for
the students who wish to prepare more thoroughly
for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented
Youth test.
- For students who feel challenged by the math
curriculum in the past academic year this
is a perfect chance to boost their confidence and
address their shortcomings in 6 short weeks.
- Those who are
new to MWSM, can try our
program in summer without a long-term commitment and decide whether they would like to continue.
Summer Class Description
| Class Name |
Class description |
| Kids and Numbers |
This is a quick introduction to our year-long Kids and Numbers. Recommended for students entering Level 1 class in the fall, or as a stand - alone summer enrichment course. Students compare, combine, analyze, continue the pattern, group, explore the number line, and look for the missing number (next year we will call it an equation with a variable). |
| Level 1 |
This class provides an accelerated overview of the year-long entry-level Level 1 class. It is recommended a) as a stand alone summer enrichment program for students entering 1st or 2nd grade in their regular schools, b) for those who joined a Level 1 class at MWSM late in the year and need to review the Level 1 material, and c) for new students entering Level 2 at MWSM in the fall. The class starts with basic operations, and shapes and their perimeters. Students solve puzzles, and get their first introduction to variables and word problems—all while having lots of fun. |
| Level 2 |
This class provides an accelerated overview of the year-long entry-level Level 2 class. It is recommended a) as a stand - alone summer enrichment program for students entering 2nd or 3rd grade in regular schools, b) for those who joined a MWSM Level 2 class late in the year and need to review the Level 2 material, and c) for new students entering Level 3 at MWSM in the fall. This class may also be considered for MWSM Level 1 students desiring to skip Level 2 and enter a Level 3 in the Fall. The emphasis of the class is on development of abstract and critical thinking. Topics include multiplication and division, order of operations, area and perimeter. Students are introduced to equations and variables via games with balance scales, magic squares, etc. They first encounter functions through the "guess my rule" games. |
| Level 3 |
This class provides an accelerated overview of the year-long entry-level Level 3 class. It is recommended a) as a stand - alone summer enrichment program for students entering 3rd or 4th grade in regular schools, b) for those who joined a MWSM Level 3 class late in the year and need to review the Level 3 material, and c) for new students entering Level 4 class at MWSM in the Fall. This class may also be considered for MWSM Level 2 students desiring to skip Level 3 and enter Level 4 in the Fall. Students get their first introduction to laws of arithmetic and order of operations, and learn to find area and perimeter of compound shapes. Also covered: more functions, equations, logical problems, and word problems, and first Introduction to fractions. |
| Level 4 |
This class provides an accelerated overview of the year-long entry-level Level 4 class. It is recommended a) as a standalone summer enrichment program for students entering 4th or 5th grade in regular schools, b) for those who joined a MWSM Level 4 class late in the year and need to review the Level 4 material, and c) for new students entering Level 5 at MWSM in the Fall. The motto of the class is—“Don't do it hard – do it smart!” using laws of arithmetic. Other topics include word problems, equations, algebraic transformations and functions, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and their areas and perimeters; fractions and still more logic problems. |
| Level 5 |
This class provides an accelerated overview of the year-long entry-level Level 5 class. It is recommended a) as a standalone summer enrichment program for students entering 5th or 6th grade in regular schools, b) for those who joined a MWSM Level 5 class late in the year and need to review the Level 5 material, and c) for new students entering Level 6 at MWSM in the Fall. Students will progress from “guess and check” to formal translation to an equation. They will also cover elementary distance, time, and rate problems; the notion of divisibility and divisibility rules; logical problems; and some elements of geometry. |
Pre- Algebra
(Gr. 6-8) |
This class is intended for 6-7th graders seeking a boost in their math skills and planning to take an honors class in the fall at their regular schools. It is also recommended for those MWSM students who joined Level 6 Algebra late in the year and need to strengthen their footing in dramatically important pre-algebra topics before entering Level 7 in the fall. It is also highly recommended for new students who are planning to join MWSM Level 7 in the fall. The course covers pre-algebra topics such as ratios, proportions, percents, and absolute values, with an emphasis on word problems and equations. Fluency in these topics is crucial for success in the SAT in the future. |
Algebra 1
(Gr. 7-9) |
This class is intended for 7th graders who are looking to take Algebra 1 in the fall, as well as for 8th or 9th graders with gaps in their Algebra 1 knowledge. New students who are looking to join MWSM Algebra Level 8 in the fall are encouraged to take this class. The class covers linear equations, word problems, algebraic expressions, exponents, and basic operations with polynomials. |
Algebra 2
(Gr.8-10) |
This second course in algebra covers advanced topics including review of polynomials, special products, and quadratic equations. This class will be helpful for new students entering Algebra 9 at MWSM in the fall, as well as for 8th and 9th graders needing some help in Algebra 2 topics in their regular schools. |
Geometry 1
(Gr. 6-9) |
This is the introductory course in geometry covers the notions of angles, parallel lines, triangles, and polygons. It is highly recommended for MWSM students who are going into Level 7 at MWSM in the fall but who did not take Geometry Level 6. It is also recommended for new MWSM students planning to enter Level 8 Geometry. Even students who do not plan to join MWSM in the fall, will benefit from this class to get ahead of the curve in high school geometry and enjoy a low–stress way to prepare for about 40% of the math SAT I questions. |
Geometry 2
(Gr. 8-10) |
This course will help high school geometry students survive one of the most difficult courses of the high school curriculum. This course covers congruent and similar triangles and quadrilaterals, geometric inequalities, areas of plane figures, and area/volume of solids. This course requires having taken Geometry I as a pre-requisite. MWSM students going into Level 9 who have taken Geometry 7 only will benefit from this class, as it will allow them to join Geometry Level 9 (Geometry section of Pre-Calculus 1) in the fall. The topics covered in this course are heavily used in SAT. |
| Chess |
This popular class accepts students of all ages and chess proficiency, with the minimum requirement of knowing the basic chess moves. Students enjoy this class where they get an opportunity to learn and play with the pro. |
Math Challenge (grades
2-3, 4-6 and 7-9) |
Our Math Challenge classes target students who thrive on challenge, love puzzles, and enjoy math games. They offer a variety of age-appropriate puzzles, a selection of problems from olympiads all over the world, and age-appropriate topics in mathematics not usually covered in regular programs. This is an excellent class for MWSM students who are doing well in our regular program and seek a different challenge in summer, as well as students new to MWSM who wish to have a taste of the intellectual challenge our school is all about. Students who plan to participate in various math competitions in their schools next year will find this course an excellent warm-up. The class is offered at three levels: grades 2-3, 4-6 and 7-9. |
| SAT-1 Math |
This class is intended for those students who plan to take SAT I in the fall. Offered as an intense four-times-a-week intense 4-hour session for 6 weeks, it will give participants a chance to practice real SAT tests and get intensive help in the areas of math needed to succeed in this important milestone on the road to college. |
Summer School Payment Policy
- Full Summer Tuition payment is due at the time of the Application to reserve your child's seat.
- If your plans change, a full refund will be provided up to 30 days before the start of the school year. If you withdraw 2 weeks before the start of Summer School, a late withdrawal fee of $100 will be retained, and the rest of the payment will be returned to you. There will be no refunds after 2 weeks before the school starts.
- There are no refunds or make-up dates for classes missed for any reason, including illness.
- If you sign up after Summer School already started, your tuition will be prorated based on the remaining lasses from the date of your registration.
- A late registration fee is due for all current MWSM students who register for summer school after July 1st. Late registration fee is waived for new students who join MWSM after July 1st.
General Policies and Procedures
- MWSM accepts all students kindergarten age and up providing
they agree to abide by our rules and policies.
- E–mail is a preferred method of communication with
the school administration; however, if you wish, you
can contact the administration during the regular office
hours by phone or in person.
- All the special announcements (except weather
cancellations) are made through e–mail.
Please make sure you provide your current e-mail
and notify the administration of any changes, and please check your email regularly.
- Weather cancellations will be announced by 2 PM on
weekdays or by 8 AM on weekends on our web
site, and as a pre-recorded message on the school
phone. Please check the web site or call the school. Please
do not e–mail school administration or the teachers, as you may not get a reply in a timely manner. Please use your own discretion if the school has
not been canceled but the roads in your area are in
bad condition. As always, safety first!
- We discourage parents sitting in the classroom during
the lessons as it is disruptive to the class. If you
have a strong reason to request a sit-in, please contact
the school administration before contacting the teacher.
- We encourage parents to discuss their child’s
progress with teachers, but please limit it to the
time before or after class.
- The minimum class size at MWSM is 5 students. MWSM reserves the right to cancel any class with less than 5 students enrolled.
Referral Bonus
We offer a $50 referral bonus for each new referral to our mainstream program (Fall 2011-2012). The bonus is paid when the referred child registers for the SY 2010-11. There is no referral bonus for summer-school-only registrations. Please note that the family who is referred must list the referring family in their application. Please note that the referral bonus cannot be paid if the application of the referred family does not contain the source of referral.
Pick-up and Drop-Off Policy
- For the safety of your children please bring your children to class and stay with them until the class starts. MWSM is not responsible for children dropped off before class. At the end of the class, please come to the reception area to pick up your child. Children will not be allowed to leave the building without their parent.
- If you arrange a carpool or have someone else pick up your child, please notify us in writing.
- Students must be picked up promptly after the end
of their class. If you are late, our teachers
or office staff will stay with your child until the
child is picked up. However, $1/min charge is applied
to the student’s account for every minute after
the courtesy period of the first 5 minutes of delayed pickup.
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Summer School FAQ
Q: My child is new to MWSM. For which
class should I sign him up?
A: Please contact info@metrowestschool.com to
schedule a placement test.
Q: What is the relationship between MWSM summer program classes and regular classes?
A: As a rule of thumb, a MWSM summer math class is an accelerated overview of the corresponding regular class.
Q: My child is currently
a MWSM student, but we joined late and she is struggling
a bit. Which class should I sign her up for?
A: You should sign
her up for the same class as she is taking right now. For
example, if she is in Level 2 now at MWSM, you should sign her
up for the summer Level 2 class.
Q: My child
is doing very well at MWSM. Will she still benefit
from summer school?
A: If your child
does not want to skip a level and does not need to catch
up on any material, we recommend
signing up for the appropriate Math Challenge class.
Q: My child is new to MWSM. Can she
still join a Math Challenge class?
A: Please contact us to schedule
a placement test.
Q: What is the fee for the Summer
School?
A: Please Consult Course Description and Fees table
Q: What is the
time commitment for summer school?
A: All regular Math classes meet twice a week for 6 weeks. Of course, there is homework as well. Match Challenge classes meet once a week.
Q: I am leaving on vacation in the middle of the summer school. Can I pay a pro-rated fee?
A: No, according to our Payment Policy, you commit to the entire Summer School program fee. However, we will provide you with the homework and class assignment for the time you are away, so that your child can keep up with the program. Many of our families have successfully used this option over the years.
Referral Bonus
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