Summer Advancement Program 2024

What are Summer Advancement Courses?

Credit Advancement classes are a great way for students to get acclimated to the Pinkerton Academy campus, get a head start, and help students complete graduation requirements.  This allows time during the school year for additional courses or a study hall. This program is intended for students who are taking these courses for the first time. Courses are not leveled and will receive a numerical grade that will count toward the student’s overall GPA at Pinkerton.

The credit-bearing courses fulfill Pinkerton Academy graduation requirements. They are the same courses that are offered during the regular school year and will be taught by Pinkerton Academy staff members. 

 

When? Where? How Much?

  • Classes will run Tuesday, June 25th - Tuesday, July 30 (20 days) 
    • No Classes on Fridays
    • No Class on July 4th 
  • Each class is 3 hours long and will meet either from 
    • 7:45 - 10:45 am (Session 1) or  11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Session 2).
  • The cost for each course will be $250 (Register and pay on MySchoolBucks)

Session 1: 7:45 - 10:45

Session 2: 11:00 - 2:00

PE 1

PE 1

Intro to Art: Digital Photography

PE 2 (Student must have passed PE 1 to register)

Economics (not for incoming 9th graders)

Computer Applications in Business

Academy Essentials 

 

Registration Information

Registration for classes will take place online from Monday, January 8, 2024, until classes are full or the first day of class.  To register, use the link below to select the class(es) you would like to register your student.  Once you pay for your selection in MySchoolBucks your student will be registered automatically for the class.

Register Here

IMPORTANT: For current 8th graders who do not have a Pinkerton ID number yet - please enter 202800. Payment will need to be made through MySchoolBucks. If you are a parent of an incoming 9th grader, you will need to create a new MySchoolBucks account with Pinkerton Academy.

There will be a maximum of 25 students per class and classes will only run if enough students register.  If a class does not run, you will get a full refund.

A full refund for a class cancellation can be offered if requested before Monday, May 1st. Any cancellations after that date cannot be refunded in part or whole.

Important Notes to parents and students

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Be open to taking a class in either session or a different class altogether in the event that one is full at the time you register.  Students may only miss ONE DAY of class and still receive credit. Family vacations, sports camps, day camps, and other events that conflict with classes will not be excused. Students who go over the allowed absences may be withdrawn from the class.  Refunds will not be issued for any course for which a student has been withdrawn.

 

Questions?

Please contact the Director of Alternative Learning.

email  |  (603) 437-5200 Ext. 5144

Course Descriptions

PE-1

This half-year (0.5 credit) course is designed to prepare students to live a physically active lifestyle and show the importance of regular physical activity. Students will participate in a variety of activities throughout the semester taken from each of the following areas: weight training and body dynamics, team building and group games, individual sports, team sports and fitness.

PE-2  Recreational Sports

Students must have taken and passed PE 1 to register for PE 2.

In this half-year (0.5 credit) PE 2 course, the student will participate in a variety of team and individual sports.. Students will utilize multiple alternative games to successfully demonstrate Self-Direction, Collaboration & Communication, as well as Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking.The student will be taught skills, rules, and strategies for these activities: cornhole, ladderball, bocce, badminton, nitroball, horseshoes, croquet, spikeball, kan jam, pickleball, tennis, table tennis, and pop darts

 

Intro to Art: Digital Photography

In this half-year (0.5 credit) course, students will use a digital point-and-shoot camera, or cell phone camera, to create projects that explore the basic elements and principles of design. Using the camera as a tool, students will learn basic photo-taking techniques, creatively solve design problems, and explore ways to enhance their images. The students will expand their knowledge of art and design while practicing basic photo-taking skills. Students may bring their cameras from home, but will also have the option to borrow one in class if needed.

NOTE: Students who select this course will not be eligible to register for Introduction to Art: Graphic Design or Intro to Art: Studio Emphasis.

NOTE: This course fulfills the 0.5 arts graduation requirement. If you would like this course to fulfill your digital literacy requirement instead, please contact your school counselor.


Computer Applications in Business

This half-year (0.5 credit) course combines computer skills needed for students to become Future Ready. Computer Applications is an introductory course that will serve as the first step in the successful application of practical technology.

Units of instruction will include word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software, including the use of basic formulas, personal finance, public speaking, current events, and file organization. Students will use a website to create their digital portfolio to showcase their progress and to use it as a digital resume in the future.

This course fulfills the 0.5 credit technology graduation requirement

 

Introduction to Economics

This half-year (0.5 credit) course provides an in-depth introduction to the tools, topics, theories, and individual decisions that make economics part of everyone’s daily lives. By the semester’s end, students should be familiar with economic terminology, understand certain models and their implications, and have developed analytical and quantitative skills (including the use of graphs) to explain, evaluate, and predict economic events. This one-semester course will cover the 20 National Standards and the 6 NH State Standards for Economic Education. Those standards include benchmarks related to scarcity, opportunity cost, international trade, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal finance concepts. Students will learn the art of the economic way of thinking (compare the benefits with costs) and apply this skill to solving problems and making decisions.

PREREQUISITE: Student has earned at least 1/2 credit of Social Studies.

NOTE: This course fulfills the 0.5 credit economics graduation requirement.

 

Academy Essentials

This course is designed to help students prepare for their freshman year at Pinkerton Academy. Each class would be limited to 25 students and would be team-taught by two current Pinkerton Academy staff. Incoming students will be assessed on their basic math and English skills to develop targeted work for the summer. English will focus on active reading and informative/argumentative writing basics. Math will focus on Pre-Algebra and the skills needed to succeed in Algebra 1. Students will also work to develop critical skills such as:

  • Time management and planning
  • Study skills and work habits
  • Effective use of technology.  

Current Pinkerton Academy student leaders will also run various activities with the students throughout the summer.  The activities will involve collaboration and team building. They will also give the students an idea of some of the clubs, organizations, and activities available at Pinkerton. These activities will take place across campus so students can acclimate themselves to campus and get to know some of our faculty and support staff.