Prospective Parents

Tall Oaks Summer Enrichment Program

TOCS Students Welcome!
Tall Oaks Classical School offers four two-week summer sessions for students who wish to:
  • Make a smooth transition into the classical program at Tall Oaks
  • Strengthen academic skills for the upcoming school year
The mission at Tall Oaks Classical School is to assist parents in preparing their children to excel in every duty and calling God has for them throughout their lives by providing a classical and Christ-centered curriculum designed to equip our graduates with the tools to acquire, process, express and defend knowledge from a Biblical worldview.

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Session I: July 5 – 15
First Period: 8:45 – 10:15

Cursive Handwriting - Mrs. Andrea Baines
Grades 2 – 3
We teach cursive handwriting beginning in kindergarten at Tall Oaks, because this developmentally appropriate style of handwriting reduces letter reversals and left-right confusion. Students transitioning into Tall Oaks in grades 1 to 3 will benefit by this introduction to traditional cursive.

Summer Music - Miss Kathryn Lort     ***only $75!*
Grades 1 - 5
This class will involve singing, listening, dancing, playing instruments and musical games. This is a great opportunity for a child coming into the school without any musical background to have an introduction to what we do with music at Tall Oaks, as well as a fun summer refresher for anyone else.

Introduction to Latin I  (Grammar Level) - Mrs. Susan Palmer
Grades 4 - 7
Latin instruction begins in third grade at Tall Oaks. This course was designed to introduce Latin to those students who are transitioning into Tall Oaks at fourth through sixth grades who lack a Latin background. Fifth graders and up should also take Introduction to Latin II during Session II.

Introductory Logic - Mr. Stephen Rippon
Grades 8 to Adult
Logic is taught in the 8th grade at Tall Oaks Classical School. This course is an overview of the first semester of our Logic course. We recommend that all students entering Tall Oaks in grades 9 or higher attend this course. This course is also open to parents and teachers who are interested in obtaining a background in logic. Note: Intermediate Logic is offered in Session II.

 Second Period: 10:30 – 12:00

Spell to Write and Read - Mrs. Resna Brunson
Grades 2 – 3
This course is an introduction to the phonics program we use at Tall Oaks for spelling and reading. We recommend that students transitioning into Tall Oaks in grades 2 to 3 take this course.

Spell to Write and Read - Mrs. Dory Zinkand
Grades 4 – 5
This course is an introduction to the phonics program we use at Tall Oaks for spelling and reading. We recommend that students transitioning into Tall Oaks in grades 4 and 5 take this course.

Summer Music - Miss Kathryn Lort    ***only $75!* 
Grades 6 - 12
Enjoy a lyrical summer! We will spend the majority of our time working on vocal development and choral music, with a smattering of hand chimes, dance and music theory.

Academic Writing - Mr. Karl Mason 
Grades 7 - 12
One of the hallmarks of a classical education is our students' ability to read and write well. This course is designed to help incoming students do basic research, organize their ideas, avoid plagiarism and edit their own writing.

 Third Period: 12:30 – 2:00

PSAT/SAT Preparation Classes - Mr. Karl Mason
Students will hone the verbal and mathematical skills needed for PSAT and SAT tests. They will also learn test-taking strategies to improve their scores. Mr. Mason is an experienced SAT prep teacher who once worked for one of those expensive test prep centers, so this course is a real bargain!

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 Session II: July 18-29
First Period: 8:45 – 10:15

English Grammar Introduction - Mrs. Judy Brearly
Grades 2 – 6
This course is an introduction to the English Grammar program used at Tall Oaks Classical School. This course is provided to teach concepts that are necessary for success in our Language Arts and Latin curricula. Rising second graders need attend only one week of this course.

Introduction to Latin II  (Grammar Level) - Mrs. Susan Palmer
Grades 5 - 7
This course will build on Introduction to Latin I (Grammar Level), offered in Session I, by introducing more noun declensions, verb conjugations and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Introduction to Latin I (Grammar Level) from Session I.

Intermediate Logic - Mrs. Christina Schneider
Grades 8 to Adult
Logic is taught in the 8th grade at Tall Oaks Classical School. This course is an overview of the second semester of our Logic course. We recommend that all students entering Tall Oaks in grades 9 or higher attend this course. This course is also open to parents and teachers who are interested in obtaining a background in logic. Prerequisite: Introductory Logic from Session I.

 Second Period: 10:30 – 12:00

Basic Writing Mechanics - Mrs. Judy Brearly
Grades 3 - 4
In this course, students will strengthen basic writing skills, including writing complete sentences and organized paragraphs using proper capitalization and punctuation.

Basic Writing Mechanics - Mrs. Maria Donnelly
Grades 5 - 6
In this course, students will strengthen basic writing skills, including writing complete sentences and organized paragraphs using proper capitalization and punctuation.

 Third Period: 12:30 – 2:00

Introduction to Algebra - Mr. Don Post and Mrs. Dory Zinkand
Grades 5 - 8
This course will use concrete manipulative materials designed by Mr. Post and Mrs. Zinkand to teach concepts involved in manipulating balanced equations to solve for an unknown.

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Registration:

Registration is open to all students of grades K through 12, whether or not they are a student of Tall Oaks Classical School.

Tuition discounts apply to students who are enrolled as a full-time student at Tall Oaks Classical School for the 2011 – 2012 academic year.

The registration deadline is June 20, 2011. Late registrations will be accepted with a $10.00 late fee.

Classes may be cancelled for inadequate registration by June 20, 2011.

Grade designations refer to the grade the student will begin in August, 2011.

Parents who wish to learn along with their children may attend these courses without cost. 

Pricing for two-week courses
(Monday through Friday for 90 minutes):

  • Summer Music classes are $75 per student.

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  • Rising second graders who attend only one week of the English Grammar Introduction pay $90.

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  • All other courses are $225. ($175 for students enrolled full-time at Tall Oaks for the 2011 – 2012 school year).

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  • Payment is due with registration.

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  • There will be a $10.00 late fee for registrations received after June 20, 2011.

Parents, do you want to learn along with your children?
At Tall Oaks, our mission is to assist parents in their responsibility to educate their children. When the curriculum we use at Tall Oaks is unfamiliar, we understand that it can be difficult to help your children as they study or do their homework. Therefore, if your Tall Oaks student is enrolled in a summer course, we welcome parents to attend with their children at no additional cost so that you may learn about the methods that will be used in your child's classroom. 


Course Descriptions: All grade level indications refer to the student's grade as of the fall of 2011. Exceptions to grade level requirements will be considered upon request.

Behavior Policy: Students are expected to treat their teachers, their classmates and property with respect and abide by the policies of Tall Oaks Classical School.

Dress Code: Students may wear modest casual summer attire. No short shorts or tops that cover less than a tee shirt, please.

Please mail registration forms and payment to:

Tall Oaks Classical School

903 East Basin Road

New Castle, DE 19720