One Science and Technology Class To Boost Your STEM Qualifications
The opportunity to pursue a competitive STEM major greatly increases when you complete more lab sciences at the AP level by your junior year. Take an extra honors or AP class this summer to get ahead! Aspire to follow a technology track? Complete a programming class to pave the way!Summer Session: June 13 to August 6, 2022
Summer Classes Overview
Synchronous online classes meet via live-sessions two days per week for a 3.5-hour session.
Class schedules are in Pacific Time.
July 4, 2022, Monday is a holiday. The make-up class is scheduled on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Students are responsible for procuring a paper textbook for the classes they take unless it is specified under the course description that an access code/e-book will be purchased through the school.
For classes that require an access code/e-book provided by Legend, students will receive further instructions on how to access these materials via email closer to the beginning of the session.
Please note the class delivery format available for a course under its description:
- In-Person: Interact face-to-face with the instructor and fellow students at a designated meeting schedule
- Synchronous Online: Interact with the instructor and fellow students via live stream at a designated meeting schedule
- Asynchronous Online: Self-paced online class taught and supported by the instructor. Are you wondering if this is the right choice? Click here to find out. You are also welcome to contact an Academic Consultant by calling our office at (408) 755-9775!
Science
*PLEASE NOTE*
Total costs listed below may account for:
Class tuition – Including a 10% discount on the second semester of a class!
Required Access code/Ebook – Students are highly encouraged to obtain these through LCP to receive the maximum discounted price.
Required initial readiness examination – To take place prior to start of classes and may be waived for continuing LCP students.
Pre-AP Science Readiness
This is an introductory course to Science intended to prepare students for the expectations of a Pre AP Science course, such as Pre AP Biology, Pre AP Chemistry, and Conceptual Physics. Through a wide variety of engaging (and fun!) activities, such as learning to read a Scientific text, writing a Scientific report, designing and performing a lab experiment, and collecting, calculating, analyzing and interpreting data using multiple data representations, students will learn the basics of reading comprehension, evidence based writing, observation, and higher order questioning, which will be needed for those courses. The course will include some introductory concepts in line plotting and graphing, slope and y-intercepts, and some basic statistical methods such calculating an average and a variation, and plotting bar graphs, pie charts, and other useful data analysis tools.
Schedule: T/Th 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: In-person or Synchronous Online
Tuition: $2,278.10
Access Code/Ebook: $75
Total cost: $2353.10
Prerequisite(s): None
Pre-AP Biology
During this 2 semester course, students will learn to apply the principles of the Scientific Method, as well as laboratory and scientific practices to discover and understand important systems and relationships governing the natural world and living organisms. In accordance with the Pre AP Biology curriculum, students will learn to use analytical reading and writing, strategic use of Mathematics, and modeling in order to learn about ecological systems, the mechanism of evolution, cells structure and functions, and some basic techniques in genetics. The focus will be placed on “Learning by Doing,” especially performing engaging activities and performing experiments, rather than on theory and concepts. This course is an excellent bridge towards Biology Honors.
Schedule: M/W 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: In-person or Synchronous Online
Tuition: $3,038.10
Access Code/Ebook: $106
Total cost: $3,144.10
Prerequisite(s): None
Biology
This course is an introductory course to Biology. It emphasizes cell structure and function, molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, organism interdependence, matter, energy, and organization of living systems, and behavioral regulation of organisms. Major topics are enhanced by laboratory experience.
Schedule: M/W 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: In-person or Synchronous Online
Tuition: $3,038.10
Access Code/Ebook: $106
Total cost: $3,144.10
Prerequisite(s): None
Biology Honors
This course is an accelerated, lab-oriented introduction to Biology and recommended for students intending to take AP Chemistry or AP Biology. It emphasizes cell structure and function, molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, organism interdependence, matter, energy, and organization of living systems, and behavioral regulation of organisms. Major topics are enhanced by laboratory experience.
Schedule: M/W 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: Synchronous Online OR Asynchronous Online
Text: Biology by Kenneth Miller and Joseph Levine 2018 Edition 9780328995028
Tuition: Synchronous $3,038.10; Asynchronous $2,399
Access Code/Ebook: $35
Total cost: Synchronous $3,073.10; Asynchronus $2,434
Prerequisite(s): None
AP Biology
AP Biology is a rigorous and demanding course, which is the equivalent of an introductory college biology course.
Content is covered with high expectations placed on interpretation and analysis of information than other biology courses. In addition, statistical analysis of data and modeling of concepts will be required. A significant amount of studying must be completed at home to allow time for discussion, labs, and inquiry during class time. Students will be prepared for the AP exam at the conclusion of this course.
Schedule: T/Th 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: Synchronous Online OR Asynchronous Online
Text: Modified Mastering Biology for Campbell Biology 12th Edition AP Edition for Advanced Placement Author(s): Urry, Lisa | Cain, Michael | Wasserman, Steven | Minorsky, Peter | Orr, Rebecca ISBN-13: 9780136486879
Tuition: Synchronous $3,228.10; Asynchronous $2,549
Access Code/Ebook: $50
Total cost: Synchronous $3,278.10; Asynchronous $2,599
Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (preferred)
Pre-AP Chemistry
During this 2 semester course, students will learn to apply the principles of the Scientific Method, as well as laboratory and scientific practices to discover and understand important systems and relationships governing the physical world and chemical processes. In accordance with the Pre AP Chemistry curriculum, students will learn to use analytical reading and writing, strategic use of Mathematics, and modeling in order to learn about the structure and properties of matter, chemical bonding and interactions, chemical quantities, and chemical transofrmations. The focus will be placed on “Learning by Doing,” especially performing engaging activities and performing experiments, rather than on theory and concepts. This course is an excellent bridge towards Chemistry Honors.
Schedule: T/Th 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: In-person or Synchronous Online
Tuition: $3,038.10
Prerequisite(s): Biology
Chemistry
This is an introduction to the subject of chemistry. Through classroom discussion and individual investigation, reading and direct experiment, students are invited to discover and understand the chemical processes and systems governing the physical world around them. Students are guided through the understanding of the scientific method, atomic composition and structure, analysis of the Periodic Table and properties of elements, bonding of elements, chemical reaction and molarity calculations, theory of gases, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, and organic chemistry.
Schedule: T/Th 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: In-person or Synchronous Online
Tuition: $3,038.10
Prerequisite(s): Biology
Chemistry Honors
Chemistry Honors is designed for students who intend to take college level classes in Chemistry and Biology. Through classroom discussion and individual investigation, reading and direct experiment, students are invited to discover and understand the chemical processes and systems governing the physical world around them. Students are guided through the understanding of the scientific method, atomic composition and structure, analysis of the Periodic Table and properties of elements, bonding of elements, chemical reaction and molarity calculations, theory of gases, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, and organic chemistry.
Schedule: T/Th 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: Synchronous Online
Text: Modern Chemistry by Holt, Winston, and Rinehart ISBN: 0030565375
Tuition: $3,038.10
Prerequisite(s): Biology
AP Chemistry
This is an advanced placement course designed to prepare the student for the AP Chemistry exam, and covers the equivalent of one full year of college level General Chemistry. It is a rigorous math-based course, with a strong laboratory component. The primary goal of the course is to understand the principles of modern chemistry in greater depth, including stoichiometry, reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry, while also demonstrating the ability to use this understanding in the solution and meaningful communication of mathematically based laboratory and textbook problems.
Schedule: T/Th 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: Synchronous Online
Text: Modified Mastering Chemistry for Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition for Advanced Placement
Author(s): Brown, Theodore | LeMay, H. | Bursten, Bruce | Murphy, Catherine | Woodward, Patrick | Stoltzfus, Matthew ISBN-13: 9780134650951
Tuition: $3,228.10
Access Code/Ebook: $50
Total cost: $3,278.10
Prerequisite(s): Biology (required), Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (preferred)
Conceptual Physics
This course is designed for students seeking a strong foundation in Physics and better preparation for College-level Physics. It is intended to bridge the gap between Physical Sciences courses covered in the traditional Middle School curriculum and the more advanced Physics knowledge and understanding expected in AP Physics classes, while requiring no more than Algebra I and some Geometry.
Topics covered include: force and motion, work and energy, circular and rotational motion and dynamics, static equilibrium, electricity and magnetics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, vibration and sound, waves and optics, and nuclear physics. We will focus on theory as well as real world applications, with a special emphasis on understanding how physical phenomena manifest themselves, why they occur and what makes them relevant to everyday life. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project based on real world applications completes this course.
Schedule: T/Th 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: Synchronous Online OR Asynchronous Online
Text: Modified Mastering Physics for Conceptual Physics 12th Edition for High School Users
Author(s): Hewitt, Paul ISBN-13: 9780133498493
Tuition: Synchronous $2658.10; Asynchronous $2,099
Access Code/Ebook: $50
Assessment fee: $75
Total cost: Synchronous $2,783.10; Asynchronous $2,224
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I
AP Physics 1
This algebra-based course is designed for students seeking an introductory class in College-level Physics. Topics covered include: force and motion, work and energy, circular and rotational motion and dynamics, static equilibrium, electricity and electrostatics, waves and sound. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in-class competitions! Some preparation for the AP
Physics 1 examination is included in the class.
Schedule: M/W 1:30-5:00pm
Format: Synchronous Online OR Asynchronous Online
Text: Modified Mastering Physics for College Physics 11th Edition Author(s): Young, Hugh | Adams, Philip | Chastain, Raymond ISBN-13: 9780134876986
Tuition: Synchronous $3,228.10; Asynchronous $2,549
Access Code/Ebook: $106
Assessment fee: $75
Total cost: Synchronous $3,409.10; Asynchronous $2,730
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I (required); Algebra II/Trig or Trigonometry (recommended)
AP Physics 2
This course is designed for students seeking an introductory class in College-level Physics. It is a year long class, taken as the second part of a 2 year course on Physics. Topics covered include: temperature and kinetic energy, heat, laws of thermodynamics, fluid static and dynamics. electric charge field and potential, electric current and DC circuits, magnetics and electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves. geometry optics, photon theory of light, and nuclear physics.
We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics 2 examination is included in the class.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Text: Modified Mastering Physics for College Physics 11th Edition Author(s): Young, Hugh | Adams, Philip | Chastain, Raymond ISBN-13: 9780134876986
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (required), Algebra II/Trig or Trigonometry (preferred)
AP Physics C:
Mechanics (Semester 1)
This course is designed for students seeking an advanced class in College-level Physics. This course focuses specifically on Mechanics. Topics covered include: kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, system of particles, linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillation and satellite motion. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics C examination is included in the class.
Electricity & Magnetism (Semester 2)
This course is designed for students seeking an advanced class in College-level Physics. This course focuses specifically on Electricity and Magnetism. Topics covered include: electrostatics, electric circuits, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics C examination is included in the class.
Schedule: T/Th 1:30-5:00pm
Format: Synchronous Online
Text: Modified Mastering Physics for University Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition Author(s): Young, Hugh | Freedman, Roger ISBN-13: 9780135159705
Tuition: $3,228.10
Access Code/Ebook: $106
Assessment fee: $75
Total cost: $3,409.10
Prerequisite(s): AP Calculus AB or BC or equivalent college-level course
AP Environmental Science
Students cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.
Schedule: T/Th 1:30-5:00pm
Format: Synchronous online
Text: Modified Mastering Environmental Science for Environment: Science Behind the Stories 7th Edition for Advanced Placement Author(s): Withgott, Jay | Laposata, Matthew ISBN-13: 9780136451471
Tuition: $3,228.10
Access Code/Ebook: $50
Total cost: $3,278.10
Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry or Physics (recommended)
Human Body Systems
In the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases, and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Prerequisite(s): None
Medical Interventions
Investigate a variety of interventions involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Through these scenarios students will be exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics through case studies. Students practice problem solving with structured activities and progress to open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Electives
Our electives are for those who are determined to rise above the rest. These students set goals, build projects, research, and take time to create tangible results that show the world how serious they are. Legend College Preparatory also offers credited prep courses for programming certification tests. See our course listings below for what we have in store for you this summer!
Introduction to Java Programming
This course will provide an overview to basic concepts and techniques of programming in Java, a high-level, object-oriented language. We will focus on the fundamental areas of software development: syntax, control-flow mechanisms, keyboard and mouse interactions, file i/o, object modeling, and debugging. Through a series of practical exercises, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Object-Oriented programming, to the fundamentals of the Java language and to some of the more common Java libraries from the core Java API. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement and debug small Java programs and will be prepared for further programming courses.
Schedule: M/W 1:30pm–5:00pm
Format: Synchronous Online OR Asynchronous Online
Tuition: Synchronous $2,658.10; Asynchronous $2,098.50
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I
Requirements: Laptop required. Parents will receive an email on necessary setup prior to the first day of class. There is no textbook for this course as the teacher will provide materials.
AP Computer Science A
This course serves both as a second-level course in Java programming and as an introductory course for students who will major in disciplines that require significant involvement with computing. While a previous course in computer programming is not a prerequisite, this class is quite challenging and such a class is highly recommended. Topics include program design and implementation, algorithm analysis, standard data structures, and object-oriented programming design. AP Computer Science in Java emphasizes programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development.
Schedule: T/Th 9:00am–12:30pm
Format: Synchronous Online
Text: Java Methods A and AB, AP Edition, by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin ISBN 978-0972-7055-78
Tuition: $2,848.10
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Java or equivalent experience
Requirements: Laptop
AP Computer Science Principles
Students will learn the general principles of computer science by connecting the impacts of computing on people and society. Information, data analysis, and knowledge are presented in an abstracted manner for the purposes of problem solving. Skills learned will include the communication of justification and reasoning for design and solution implementation, analysis of algorithms, testing/debugging methods, and coming to conclusions to trends from data.
Schedule: M/W 9:00 – 12:30 PM
Format: Synchronous Online
Text: Computer Concepts 2018; ISBN-13: 978-1-305-95149-5
Tuition: $2,848.10
Prerequisite(s): None
Intro to Algorithms Honors
This course teaches techniques for the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice. Topics covered include: sorting; search trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer; dynamic programming; amortized analysis; graph algorithms; shortest paths; network flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations; caching; and parallel computing. Single semester class.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Text: Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen and Charles E. Leiserson 3rd edition ISBN 0262033844
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (required); Introduction to Java Programming (required); AP Computer Science (preferred)
MTA – Introduction to Programming Using Block-based Language
This course is intended for students new to programming and who would like to understand the principles of programming using an approachable and attractive method involving easy visualization and representation of coding mechanisms. Students will use Scratch in order to solve computational problems, design and develop algorithms, work with data representation, use modeling and simulation, implement solutions by coding various programs, understand the components of internet communication, implement encryption and authentication strategies, and understand and use the software development process in order to plan and develop programming projects. Students who complete this course successfully will have the option of taking the Microsoft Certification Exam 98-380 (MTA – Introduction to Programming using Block-Based Language). Single semester class.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Text: TBA
Prerequisite(s): None
Introduction to SQL using Oracle Database
This class is intended for students who wish to obtain an introduction to the SQL language and to understand simple principles of database management. Students will learn the following SQL concepts: basic concepts of relational database, retrieve rows and columns from tables. create reports of sorted and restricted data, create indexes and constraints, manage and alter existing schema objects, control database access to specific objects, create and query external tables, and control privileges at the object and system level. This course will teach students how to use queries and manipulate data within a database, use dictionary views to retrieve data and create reports about their schema objects. Some of the date-time functions available in the Oracle Database are also covered. Students who complete this course will have the opportunity to take the Oracle Database certification exam 1Z0-061. Single Semester class.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Text: TBA
Prerequisite(s): None
AP Art History
AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history through analyzing works of art and placing them in historical context as they explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Text: TBA
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
This course is designed for students interested in a future career in Biology, Medicine, or Engineering applied to Biological Sciences. It is intended as a broad overview of various topics which students will need to be familiar with as they consider their future goals and interests and is meant to allow students to explore important ideas, concepts, and principles which are of particular relevancy for Biomedical Engineering. In particular, students will be introduced to the history of Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Issues in Biology and Medicine, Basics in Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Bioinstrumentation, Bioelectric Systems, and Bioinformatics.
Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates
Tuition: $1899 (one semester class)
Text: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering by John D. Enderle, Joseph D. Bronzino, Susan M. Blanchard 2nd Edition
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II/Trig; AP Biology; Chemistry Honors
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