New Roads has some of the top Parliamentary debate teams in Los Angeles and Southern California. Focusing on the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation, students will learn to state a case, with an assertion supported by reasoning and evidence, and to refute by systematically and specifically answering the opponent’s claim; they will practice the art of listening and note-taking and will learn how to research a debate topic so that they can argue either side. Debate builds vital leadership skills; critical thinking, active listening, research, knowledge of public issues, the ability to organize thoughts, and the power to persuade. The first two weeks of the course will be dedicated to learning the craft. In the third week, students will exercise what they learned and debate with their peers. Students with experience will be appropriately challenged and invited to be leaders in the class. Families are welcome to spectate debates!

Dates: June 20 - July 7

Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Price: $675.00
Instructor: Aaron Marquette

Reading, Writing, and Grammar Workshop  provides enrichment, consolidation and extension designed specifically to support students in Language Arts. This class will enjoy direct instruction and discovery-learning across a variety of different skills for making sense of, and demonstrating, written expression. Students will develop strategies to approach their written work in English and Humanities disciplines -- including the processes of drafting, editing, proofreading and revising

Learn how to harness the power of visuals - color, shapes and icons - to level up your note-taking and study. In this workshop, we will build a visual toolkit to help you organize information visually in order to understand, remember and communicate it more effectively, as well as help keep you engaged and focused while you listen.

This is a hands-on, practical session that will support students to explore using color, visual hierarchy, containers and connectors in their notes, explore the power of visual metaphors, and start developing their own icon library. 

About your instructor

As one of Australia’s leading Graphic Recorders, Melbourne-based Jessamy Gee has developed a unique skill set in listening, synthesizing, capturing and communicating information visually. She is the Founder and Director of Think in Color, Founder and President of Graphic Recorders Australia, author of 'GR's Best Mate' and co-author of 'The World of Visual Practice'. In 2020, Jessamy became the first Australian Director to serve on the Board of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP).

Since launching Think in Color in 2011, Jessamy has become internationally renowned for her work, and has serviced a diverse range of clients all around Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and Europe across the corporate, community, education and government sectors.

Instructor: Jessamy Gee

Dates: July 24 - July 28

Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Total Price: $200

Foundational Math will focus on improving students' conceptual understanding of a variety of number types. Students will practice operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, while working towards procedural fluency. In addition, they will be asked to apply these skills to problem solving situations that will allow them to think creatively and teach them to justify their process.  

This course is best suited for students who took Foundations in Math A or B (or an equivalent 5th, 6th or 7th grade math class) during the previous school year.

Foundational Algebra will focus on reviewing students' knowledge of pre-algebra skills and helping them explore early Algebra concepts. Students will work flexibly with fractions, decimals and integers, and apply these skills to solve problems. In addition, they will begin to see how these fundamental ideas are essential for uncovering patterns and analyzing relationships between numbers that lay the foundation for Algebra. 

Instructor: Lauren Valla
Dates: June 26 - June 30
Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Price: $225.00

Reading, Writing, and Grammar Workshop  provides enrichment, consolidation and extension designed specifically to support students in Language Arts. This class will enjoy direct instruction and discovery-learning across a variety of different skills for making sense of, and demonstrating, written expression. Students will develop strategies to approach their written work in English and Humanities disciplines -- including the processes of drafting, editing, proofreading and revising

Learn how to harness the power of visuals - color, shapes and icons - to level up your note-taking and study. In this workshop, we will build a visual toolkit to help you organize information visually in order to understand, remember and communicate it more effectively, as well as help keep you engaged and focused while you listen.

This is a hands-on, practical session that will support students to explore using color, visual hierarchy, containers and connectors in their notes, explore the power of visual metaphors, and start developing their own icon library. 

As one of Australia’s leading Graphic Recorders, Melbourne-based Jessamy Gee has developed a unique skill set in listening, synthesizing, capturing and communicating information visually. She is the Founder and Director of Think in Color, Founder and President of Graphic Recorders Australia, author of 'GR's Best Mate' and co-author of 'The World of Visual Practice'. In 2020, Jessamy became the first Australian Director to serve on the Board of the International Forum of Visual Practitioners (IFVP).

Since launching Think in Color in 2011, Jessamy has become internationally renowned for her work, and has serviced a diverse range of clients all around Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and Europe across the corporate, community, education and government sectors.

Financial assistance for summer programs is limited and available only to current New Roads students. If you are interested in applying for financial assistance, please indicate this on your online registration. Your financial aid application on file will be reviewed to determine financial aid eligibility for summer programs.

For questions regarding financial assistance for Summer Programs, please email Yoon Mi Checchi at ychecchi@newroads.org.

The majority of Summer Program classes do not require specific materials or supplies for participation. Once a class has been approved to proceed, families will be notified of the materials or supplies required.

We recognize that summer plans can change, however, classes are green-lighted based on enrollment.

Please note the following dates for processing of any refunds:

June 5 - June 11: Withdrawals or dropped classes during this period receive a 50% refund.

June 12: No refunds are given for withdrawals made as of this date.

In the event of a canceled class or program, we will issue a full refund using the method of payment.