SCAT I (2nd - 3rd Grade)

English:
At an early age, these students learn English skills like grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing which are slightly above their level. These classes are designed for slightly higher level students who can be challenged further to accelerate. Vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar are all covered within this course. Each topic of English is presented in a way in which the students will be challenged and required to use the skills that they have been learning.

Math:
This group class offers to help understand and learn solid computation skills, and gradually provides training in word problems. This class covers all steps of numeration: addition, subtraction: 2, 3, 4-digits. Multiplication: up to 3, 4-digitsby 3-digits. Division: up to 2, 3 and 4 digit dividends. Measurements will also be covered: time, linear, capacity, and weight. Throughout this course, computation skills and word problems are developed to motivate and encourage the student and to show how math is used effectively in everyday life.

SCAT II (4th - 5th Grade)

English:
In CTY-Plus Class, concentration is on preparing the students for the Johns Hopkin’s Achievement Test, as well as the State-Mandated TerraNova Test. Emphasis is on Reading Skills, including Literal and Inferential Comprehension, Interpretation and Evaluation; Grammar and Usage- Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure, Capitalization and Punctuation; Language Usage- Vocabulary Skills- Word Parts, Roots and Derivatives, Work Origins, Synonyms, Antonyms and Homophones, Words with Multiple Meanings, Using Context Clues, Analogies, Spelling Rules, Confusing and Tricky Works; Identifying and Interpreting Various Sources of Information and Library, Research and Study Skills.

Math:
Throughout this group class, the student will work on several topics that connect math ideas to various interest areas, in order to gain a thorough understanding of math concepts through word problems. This class covers all steps of numeration (addition and subtraction: 1, 2-digits through 6 digits), multiplication (up to 4-digits by 3-digits), division (2, 3, 4 and 5-digit dividends), decimals (all numeration), measurements (linear, area, capacity, weight, time, temperature, and money), fractions (fractional numbers, proper and improper fractions, mixed number fractions, and common denominator), all numeration of fractions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), percent, ratio, proportion, and some key geometric concepts (line segment, angles, polygons, circles, and three dimensional objects). This group class emphasizes problem solving and word problems as they constitute a very important part of the student learning process. These everyday life applications are established to strongly encourage and motivate the student to think how math can be used effectively.

SCAT III (6th Grade).

CTY (7th - 8th Grade)

English:
This course focuses on preparing the students for a more advanced level of English than what they are learning in their schools. Although many of the topics are similar, it is taught and geared towards the CTY test and is more intense. This course challenges students to go beyond what they normally study in school and focus on reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension at a higher level.

Math:
This course prepares the students to take the SSAT exam which consists of many SAT questions. The test will identify academically able students who will qualify to go to Johns Hopkins for their summer program. The students go over subjects in math like algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and solving word problems. The skills that they will learn in this class help them to prepare for future exams like the SAT’s as well as apply math on a daily basis.