Summer at Briarwood

Summer at Briarwood

Learning never stops at Briarwood. We offer special programs during the summer to enrich children's education to help them stay on track and prepare for the future.

Lower School

Project Briarwood

Project Briarwood is an academic summer enrichment and remediation program for students entering first through seventh grade for the 2024-2025 school year, with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and co-existing conditions such as ADHD. Project Briarwood combines explicit instruction related to language and math with a fun theme where the students can share what they have created on Fridays.

Project Briarwood is taught by a specialized staff of educators, using evidence-based academic strategies with reported outcomes, that can transfer to multiple settings. The program is designed to provide strategies to develop and build upon skills in the core areas of academics and help with organization and study habits. Each week has a different theme, using project-based learning. At the end of each week, the students create a product, presentation, or performance related to the theme. 

Dates & Times

June 3rd – June 28th, 2024 (4 weeks) 

Application Process

Entry Testing: Non-Briarwood applicants must schedule an interview prior to acceptance. You will be contacted to schedule a virtual screening. 

  1. Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable $100 entry testing fee via credit card.
  2. Forms to be submitted:
    1. Upload a teacher recommendation
    2. Upload the most recent report card
    3. Upload any recent testing- if available
    4. Upload the Authorization of Release Form
    5. Upload most recent vaccination record 

3. Families will be contacted for entry testing once records have been reviewed. At the discretion of The Briarwood School, additional references from teachers and administrators may be required.

You can send your forms via email to rmoore@briarwoodschool.org.

  • Registration is now open; first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration can be on a week-by-week basis; you can choose your week(s), or choose all four.
  • Briarwood Students Pricing: $800/week (5 days); $640/week (4 days) -This is a week with a federal holiday-06/19.
  • Non-Briarwood Students Pricing: $825/week (5 days); $660/week (4 days) (This is a week with a federal holiday-06/19.
  • $100 discount if a student is signed up for all 4 weeks. 10% sibling discount.
  • $100 deposit due upon acceptance into the program.
  • Remaining program fee balance due May 15, 2024.
  • All fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2024.

Note: There is a nurse available for all 4 weeks on campus.

Briarwood Plus

The Briarwood School is excited to offer a Summer “Boost” program for phonics and decoding for students entering first through seventh grade for the 2024-2025 school year, with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia and co-existing conditions such as ADHD. This 4 week long program will allow students to progress in reading and writing and will be taught by a specialized staff of educators, using evidence-based academic strategies with reported outcomes, that can transfer to multiple settings. The program is designed to provide strategies to develop and build upon skills in the core area of phonemic awareness, decoding, and encoding.

To register, please contact Riley Moore, rmoore@briarwoodschool.org

Dates & Times

June 3rd – June 28th, 2024 (4 weeks) 

Daily Schedule

Mornings:

  • 90 minutes of UFLI Structured Literacy instruction
  • 45 minutes for PE
  • 30 min break for snack and recess
  • 30 minutes for story time
  • 45 minutes of Oral Language instruction

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch / Recess

1:00- 4:00 p.m.: Enrichment Activities

Application Process

Entry Testing: Non-Briarwood applicants must schedule an interview prior to acceptance. You will be contacted to schedule a virtual screening. 

  1. Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable $100 entry testing fee via credit card.
  2. Forms to be submitted:
    1. Upload a teacher recommendation
    2. Upload the most recent report card 
    3. Upload any recent testing- if available
    4. Upload the Authorization of Release Form
    5. Upload most recent vaccination record 

3. Families will be contacted for entry testing once records have been reviewed. At the discretion of The Briarwood School, additional references from teachers and administrators may be required.

You can send your forms via email to rmoore@briarwoodschool.org.

 

  • Registration can be on a week-by-week basis; you can choose your week(s), or choose all four.
  • Briarwood Students Pricing: $2940
  • Non-Briarwood Students Pricing: $3035.
  • 10% sibling discount.
  • $100 deposit due upon acceptance into the program.
  • Remaining program fee balance due May 15, 2024. 
  • All fees are non-refundable after May 15, 2024.
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Upper School

ACT Test Prep

Prepare your high school junior for college applications with our comprehensive two-week ACT prep course! Our expert instructors will help them refine their test-taking skills, ensuring they’re fully equipped for success.

Non-Briarwood students must register through contacting Toni La’Zurs at tlazurs@briarwoodschool.org.

ACT Prep Course

Classes run Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Students take a practice test on the last Friday.

What We Offer

  • An intensive program of four class sessions, four-five hours per day
  • Specialized faculty
  • Unique testing strategies tailored to your student

Schedule

  • Wednesday, July 17: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M.
  • Thursday, July 18: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M.
  • Friday, July 19: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M.
  • Monday, July 22: 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.
  • Tuesday, July 23: 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.
  • Wednesday, July 24: 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.
  • Thursday, July 25: 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.
  • Friday, July 26: 8 A.M. – 3 P.M., ACT Practice Test

For more information, please contact Toni La’Zurs or call 281.493.1070.

Visit & Learn More!

The best way to learn about Briarwood and get all of your questions answered is to schedule a tour and speak with one of our admissions members.