Preparatory Classes for High School Students

College Essay Seminar

Take this course to develop and workshop your college application essay. You will spend time developing, editing, and listening to feedback. No matter where you are in the process, this class is for you. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Benjamin Morgan

  • July 28 - August 1

  • 12pm PST

  • $250

 

Passionate Writers

Engage in activities that hone your skills and foster your love of writing as storytelling. Areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and Word Choice with the goal of cultivating descriptive language, specifically in employing similes, metaphors and other literary devices. Optional homework activities are provided. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Plots & Characters

  • August 11 - August 15

  • 1pm PST

  • $250

Descriptive Writing

  • August 25 - August 29

  • 5pm PST

  • $250

 

Public Speaking Salons

Being comfortable in front of an audience and able to express your ideas concisely are valuable skills to possess. Being able to capture the undivided attention of your audience and keep them in the palm of your hand as you rally them to action are skills that can transform both the audience and the speaker. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

Public Speaking: Informative

  • August 18 - August 22

  • 5pm PST

  • $250

 

Diagramming Sentences

Unlock the secrets of syntax and enhance your writing skills through our engaging course on sentence diagramming. This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of diagramming sentences, providing a visual framework to understand the relationships between words and phrases. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, learners will develop the ability to dissect complex sentences, identify parts of speech, and improve their grammar proficiency. This course will make sentence structure more clear and accessible. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

  • August 11 - August 15

  • 2pm PST

  • $250

 

Grammar Instruction

Join us for an engaging and interactive course designed for language enthusiasts and reluctant scholars. Participants will explore complex sentence structures (phrases and clauses), the intricacies of punctuation, and the subtleties of style and tone. All sessions are online, via Zoom. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell

  • August 25 - August 29

  • 2pm PST

  • $250

Summer 2025 Registration

Note: If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your junk box.

 

all times are pacific standard time (PST). All classes are online, via zoom. Limit 8.

 

Guest Teacher: Benjamin Morgan

Benjamin Morgan is a dynamic and innovative Language Arts teacher at Open Window School. Previous, he was assistant academic dean and English teacher at Suffield Academy. Mr. Morgan has experience and training in teaching AP Language and Composition, and he is passionate about the interplay between creativity and analysis.

Mr. Morgan is known for using theater techniques to unlock literacy skills and inspire writers. Past families note that their children advanced their reading and writing, and also experienced joy and belonging along the way. In his spare time, Mr. Morgan spends time with family, performs improv comedy, and cheers irrationally for the New York Knicks!

Individual Sessions

Mr. Morgan is available to work individually with students (elementary through high school) in reading, writing and executive functioning.