With the new school year starting this morning, some may find that it is important to reflect on the summer activities the Convent study body has been partaking in. Although summer allows for time spent away from school, Convent makes sure to offer a wide variety of summer engagement for educational and service purposes.
“I worked at Convent doing the after school program for over a week this summer,” junior Maya Paine said. “I had such a great time and I loved working with little kids in our community,”
The after school program (ASP) works to facilitate a fun, exciting place for kids to spend time after school, if they are unable to be picked up or would like to stay at school past dismissal. ASP is an opportunity for students to complete their homework, while also providing space for fun activities and play, according to sacredsf.org. Along with a space to explore new hobbies and interests, ASP along with the summer school provides an opportunity to further one’s education during the summer time.
“Teaching summer biology was an exciting experience,” Lovejoy said. “I enjoyed teaching that class and feel I prepped my students for their future courses,”
Ms. Lovejoy’s summer biology class had co-ed students in grades ranging from 10th to 12th, and lasted three weeks from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., according to sacredsf.org. In these three weeks, students covered topics like cell theory and genetics through slideshows and videos, and were tested with a quiz or exam almost everyday, according to Lovejoy. However, this course was not the only option, as Convent offered classes like Art, Coding, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry.
“I really liked my summer geometry class,” said freshman Charlie Donohue. “I was able to orient myself on the Convent campus and I really recommend freshman taking a summer class for this reason,”
A part of Convent and Stuart Hall’s educational mission to continue learning during summer. For students who would like to level up in a math class, summer math is an amazing option. Geometry, for example, is only a two week course, coed and includes many teachers to guide students through the learning process.
“It was fun going down to Siboni and seeing my friends taking summer classes during lunch time,” Paine said. “I loved interacting with the summer classes.”
