Summer Learning

Introduction to Eye Street is the cornerstone class for incoming students to Gonzaga. The course's purpose is to introduce new students to the many aspects of student life that may not fall under our standard academic curriculum. The class is centered around the five tenants of the Graduate at Graduation (Intellectually Competent, Open to Growth, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice). Working backward to their first days as an Eagle, the class creates an extended orientation to help students be better prepared for their first day of school at Gonzaga. Topics covered will help our young men understand: the history and importance of Gonzaga's location in its identity, why students attend Gonzaga, what our expectations are for Gonzaga students, how to use the many technological tools available to Gonzaga students, and how Gonzaga can plan to help them achieve their goals over four years on Eye Street.

The English Workshop will engage students in writing essential for subject writing in their high school courses. This course will include a review of basic composition with a strong emphasis on sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. A thorough introduction to the "Gonzaga Writing Project" will also be included.

The Mathematics Workshops are designed to meet students where they are in terms of arithmetic and algebraic skills. Students will be placed in the appropriate class based on the Gonzaga Mathematics Placement Exam. Every course is tailored to provide an ongoing general review and individualized help where necessary. Again, workshop placement is determined based on the placement exam taken in June. The following courses are available in the Freshman Transition Program:  Advanced Math, Algebra, and Geometry.

The Reading Workshop will provide the student with proven techniques for increased comprehension and retention of reading material. Students will concentrate on the analysis of Gonzaga's summer reading texts through structured discussion and short written responses.

In Gonzaga’s summer music enrichment program, students will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of endeavors; not only as a member of a large ensemble like band, orchestra, or choir, but also as a composer, soloist, and chamber musician of musical expression while preparing to become a productive member of the arts community.

Over the course of the program, students will work with the Director of Bands on a program of a large ensemble, small group, and solo music. Culminating in a featured performance in Gonzaga’s historic St. Aloysius Church, students will have an opportunity to showcase their efforts to the wider Gonzaga community and get a first-hand look at the concert preparation process.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) continues to be an essential component of the college selection and decision process for college-bound seniors. Gonzaga's review courses are open to male students from all area high schools and help students prepare for these important tests.

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) continues to be an essential component of the college selection and decision process for college-bound seniors.  Gonzagas review courses are open to male students from all high schools and help students prepare for these important tests.

 

The classes are intensive and comprehensive, devoted exclusively to reviewing and mastering test materials, and includes a simulated test.  

 

The SAT / ACT English (Verbal) class provides students with a review of logic problems and analytical readings.  Writing, vocabular-building and ongoing word review are stressed.  Review and practice for on-demand essay writing in the new format will be thoroughly covered.