Students: Rising 9th - 12th Graders
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kevin Bellotti, GSB History Department
Cost: $725

This course is built around watching and talking about great movies. Over two weeks, students will screen ten films spanning nearly a century of cinema, from golden age Hollywood to modern horror, and dig into what makes each one work. Every session pairs a full film screening with a guided discussion exploring the movie's themes, its place in film history and what it tells us about the world it came out of. Students don't need any background in film studies. They just need to be willing to watch closely, think critically, and talk about what they see.

No Class July 3.

Students: Rising 8th - 12 Graders
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Instructor: GSB Faculty
Cost: $315

This introductory course gives students a preview of concepts and problem solving in Geometry in preparation for the full-year academic course.

Students: Rising 8th - 12 Graders
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Instructor: GSB Faculty
Cost: $315

This introductory course gives students a preview of concepts and problem solving in Honors Calculus or AP Calculus AB in preparation for the full-year academic course.

Students: Rising 8th - 12 Graders
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Instructor: GSB Faculty
Cost: $315

This introductory course provides a preview of concepts and problem solving in Precalculus to prepare for the full-year academic course.

Students: Rising 8th - 12 Graders
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Instructor: GSB Faculty
Cost: $315

This introductory course gives a preview of concepts and problem solving in Algebra II / Trigonometry in preparation for the full-year academic course.

Students: Rising 9th - 12th Graders
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kevin Bellotti, GSB History Department
Cost: $725

Sports are not merely a pastime. They are often an expression of the social, economic, political, and racial composition of the communities that play them and watch them. From the ancient Olympics to the modern World Cup, from Jackie Robinson to Colin Kaepernick, athletics have been tangled up in some of the most important fights in modern history. This course asks a simple question: what do sports tell us about the world? Students will explore how games have been used to build national identities, challenge racial hierarchies, fight for gender equality, and generate enormous wealth. Along the way, they’ll engage with primary sources, watch and critique sports media, and discover that the playing field has always been about much more than the final score. 

Students: Rising 9th Graders
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Instructor: GSB Faculty
Cost: $595

This course is designed for GSB rising ninth graders to ensure a smooth transition to the Upper School. Topics include schedule management, organization, note-taking, time management, and campus resources. It also provides social opportunities in preparation for the academic year.

Students: 18 and over
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kevin Bellotti, GSB History Department
Cost: $695

How did the United States end up as the most powerful country on the planet, and what does that actually mean today? This evening course is for adults in the GSB community who are curious about American foreign policy and want to understand the headlines a little better. Over two weeks, we’ll trace the arc of America’s engagement with the world, from its earliest imperial ambitions through two world wars, the Cold War, 9/11, and into the present, and talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, and what comes next. No background in history or foreign policy is needed. Just show up ready to think and talk.