Powered by Grafix Web Works © 2012 - Saint Mary’s Catholic High School 2525 North Third Street - Phoenix, AZ  85004 - Phone: (602) 251-2500 calendar | parents | alumni | faculty Summer School The Saint Mary's Summer School program is conducted in two sessions.  Each session represents one semester of study.  The tuition fee for each session is indicated on the registration form.  Tuition is due at the time of registration. Textbooks can be rented for $20 extra where indicated.  Students are required to wear their school uniform. Students will be allocated to a session on a first-come-first-serve basis. When sessions reach their maximum size, enrollment in that session will be closed.  Please note: The maximum number of classes a student can take during a session is one.  If a student needs or wants to take two courses, they are committed to taking both sessions.  Registration forms are available in the Main Office and should be returned to the Business Office by Friday, May 18, 2012. The First Session runs from Tuesday, June 5, to Friday, June 22, Monday through Friday each week, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm The Second Session runs from Monday, June 25, through Friday, July 13 Monday through Friday each week, 7:30 am to 12:30 pm NOTE:  Wednesday, July 4 is a holiday and no classes will be held. The cafeteria is open from 9:45-10:15 for the daily snack/drink break. Art 1-2 (drawing, painting, sculpture) (9, 10, 11, 12):  Two separate sessions of Art 1-2 are offered.  Students may enroll in one or both of the sessions.  Session One is not a prerequisite for Session Two.  Students will earn one-half credit for successful completion of each session, which counts toward fulfilling the one credit Arizona university and Saint Mary's High School Fine Arts requirement.  Credit: one-half credit per session.  NOTE:  There is a $20 Materials Fee required for this course, included with the registration fee.  No textbook is required. Geometry (9, 10, 11, 12): This course is available to students who have completed Algebra 1-2 with a grade of C or better and who have not yet taken Geometry; these students must take both semesters of Geometry and will earn one full credit. This course also is available to students who have a deficiency in Geometry; these students must take the session which corresponds to the semester that they failed.   NOTE:  For students who began their mathematics studies as freshmen at the Pre-algebra level - taking two semesters of Geometry in summer school will enable these students to meet the entrance requirements of the three Arizona universities, which require a year of mathematics beyond Algebra 3- 4/Trigonometry.  Credit: one-half credit per session.  Textbook:  Required.  There is a $20 Textbook Rental available for this course, due at the time of registration.   Guitar (9, 10, 11, 12): This course is for beginners, but the instructor will also accommodate more advanced players.  There will be a strong emphasis on learning how to read music.  In addition, students will be exposed to various guitar styles, techniques, music theory, individual practice, and playing in large and small ensembles.  Students will earn one-half credit for successful completion of one session, which counts toward fulfilling one-half of the one credit Arizona university and Saint Mary's High School Fine Arts requirement. Guitars are provided for in class use only.  Credit: one-half credit. Textbook:  There is a $20 Textbook Rental/Materials Fee required for this course, included with the registration fee. Language Arts (9):  This course is offered both sessions. It is required for some incoming freshmen but open to any incoming freshman who wishes to improve and enhance their language arts (reading/writing) skills.  Credit: none.  Textbook:  There is a $20 Textbook Rental/Materials Fee required for this course, included with the registration fee. Music Theory (9, 10, 11, 12):  This course will present students with the fundamentals of music and how they are applied through the use of chords, scales and rhythms. Theory will be presented not only in written form but also through ear training. This class is perfect for an instrumentalist, vocalist or anyone who is curious about the inner workings of music.  Students will earn one-half credit for successful completion of each session, which counts toward fulfilling the one credit Arizona university and Saint Mary's High School Fine Arts requirement.  Credit: one-half credit per session.  NOTE:  There is a $20 Materials Fee required for this course, included with the registration fee.  No textbook is required. Pre-Algebra (9):  This course is offered both sessions. It is required for some incoming freshmen, is optional for others, and is necessary for students needing to satisfy a deficiency in Pre-Algebra from the 2010-2011 school year. Only students taking the course to satisfy a deficiency in Pre-Algebra will earn one- half credit for the successful completion of a session.  Otherwise, this course does not earn high school credit.  Credit:  none.  Textbook:  Pre-Algebra, Glencoe, ISBN # 0-02-825031-1 distributed the first day of class.  There is a $20 Textbook Rental available for this course, due at the time of registration. Course Registration Forms are available at the Main Office Desk.You may also download, print, and complete the appropriate form and mail or bring it to the Business Office with the summer school fee, by Friday, May 18, 2012. Art 1-2 Class Registration Form Geometry 1-2 Class Registration Form Guitar Registration Form Language Arts Registration Form Music Theory Registration Form Pre-Algebra Registration Form