Johnson Academic Center Summer Learning

Each summer, the Johnson Academic Center at Forsyth Country Day School features one of the most exciting academic development summer programs in the Winston-Salem area. This summer opportunity is designed to teach, develop, and enhance each participant's learning. 

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • Math Skills

    The Math Skills course is designed for rising 5th through rising 7th graders, to review basic skills. These skills include: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals, solving inequalities, and estimation, basic calculator skills, solving word problems, identifying prime numbers, understanding probability, using measurements, solving mental math problems, and many other math skills that will help to improve their basic understanding of mathematics. 45-minutes/one-on-one, $69 per session; Offered June 12-15 (AM), June 19-22 (AM); July 31-Aug 3 (AM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (AM)

  • Pre-Algebra

    The purpose of this course is to prepare students with strong foundational skills and begin to introduce algebraic problem-solving. Students will review basic math skills and strive for mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students will continue working with graphs, exponential and scientific notation, and multiplying using powers of ten. For 7th or 8th graders;  45-minutes/one-on-one, $69 per session; Offered June 12-15 (AM), June 19-22 (AM); July 24-27 (AM and PM), July 31-Aug 3 (AM and PM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (AM and PM)

  • Algebra I

    The JAC offers a jumpstart to the specific math courses that students are scheduled to take in the fall. These classes will cover basic skills to prepare students, as well as familiarize them with mathematical vocabulary. These classes are not graded, and they are presented so students will have some exposure to the material before actually participating in the course. For rising Algebra I students, 45-minutes/one-on-one, $69 per session;  Offered June 12-15 (AM), June 19-21 (AM); July 24-27 (AM and PM), July 31-Aug 3 (AM and PM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (AM and PM)

  • Geometry

    The JAC offers a jumpstart to the specific math courses that students are scheduled to take in the fall. These classes will cover basic skills to prepare students, as well as familiarize them with mathematical vocabulary. These classes are not graded, and they are presented so students will have some exposure to the material before actually participating in the course. 45-minutes/one-on-one, $69 per session; July 24-27 (AM and PM), July 31-Aug 3 (AM and PM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (will only schedule with enough interest)

  • Algebra 2

    This course is designed to review basic algebraic concepts including an overview of exponents, polynomials, a review of factoring, rational expressions, negative and rational exponents, and a review of radicals. 60 minutes/ one-on-one, $69 per session; July 24-27 (AM and PM), July 31-Aug 3 (AM and PM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (will only schedule with enough interest)

  • Precalculus

    Students will review and solidify key skills from Algebra II that will be needed moving forward into Precalculus. Students will be introduced to the initial material taught in Precalculus and provided with a good foundation to start the school year. 45-minutes/one-on-one, $69 per session; July 24-27 (AM and PM), July 31-Aug 3 (AM and PM), Aug 7-Aug 10 (will only schedule with enough interest)

  • ACT Prep

    This four-session (8 total hours) seminar will provide a comprehensive introduction to each ACT subsection. In addition to content review and practice, students will learn time management strategies, how to overcome test anxiety, strategic guessing, the psychology of standardized tests, and dynamic study habits. Sessions are 2 hours each and all materials are provided. Small-Group class. 10th-12th graders, Offered the week of June 26-29, Monday-Thursday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; $456 per student

  • SAT Prep

    This four-session (8 total hours) seminar will provide a comprehensive introduction to each SAT subsection. In addition to content review and practice, students will learn time management strategies, how to overcome test anxiety, strategic guessing, the psychology of standardized tests, and dynamic study habits. Sessions are 2 hours each and all materials are provided. Small-Group class. 10th-12th graders, Offered the week of July 10-13, Monday-Thursday from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; $456 per student
Questions about JAC Summer Learning
Email Megan Newbauer or Tatum Fishel
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

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5501 Shallowford Road
Lewisville, NC 27023
Phone: 336-945-3151