Westview High School Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program

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1 Westview High School Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Eligibility: Acceleration and enrichment courses are open to qualifying 8th 11th grade students at any comprehensive high school in the district. All acceleration courses are graded and transcripted at 1.0 credit. Enrichment classes may or may not qualify for credit. Credited enrichment courses will receive 0.5 pass/fail credits. See course descriptions for credit information. Attendance: A parent/guardian must call the day of the absence to excuse all student absences and tardies. A student will be considered absent if they are more than 30 minutes tardy. If a student accumulates 2 absences or 2 tardies, a program coordinator will require a meeting with the student and her/his parent/guardian to determine if the student will be allowed to remain in the course. There is no fee refund if a student is dropped because she/he accumulates more than 2 absences or 2 tardies. Transportation: No district transportation will be provided. Passes for public transportation can be arranged upon request. Homework Policy: All students will have daily homework. The teacher assigns due dates to all assignments and students must turn in assignments on time. Dates & Time: Monday Thursday, June 27 July 21st Breakfast: 8:00-8:25 Period 1: 8:30-10:25 Period 2: 10:30-12:25 Lunch: 12:30-1:00 Behavior Policy: The program director may drop a student who violates any of the academic, attendance, and/or behavior expectations detailed in the BSD Student Parent Resource Handbook. There is no fee refund if a student is dropped for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Cancellation Policy: Individual course sessions may be cancelled or consolidated if they do not fill to capacity. Before Registering: If you have any questions, please contact Christine Nutters or Jeff Giberson at , or by christine_nutters@beaverton.k12.or.us jeffry_giberson@beaverton.k12.or.us Cost: Acceleration courses $700; Enrichment (4-week) $325; Enrichment (2-week) $175. See Christine Nutters or Jeff Giberson for financial assistance information. To Register: Step 1: The parent/guardian and student fill out their section of the application. Step 2: The student's home school counselor fills out his/her portion of this registration Step 3: Student mails registration and check payment to 4200 NW 185 th Ave/Portland, OR Attn: Summer School. Make check payable to Westview High School. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED May 27, Your Records: Before mailing this registration, make a copy for your records. Note the times and dates of all class meetings. Refund Policy: Full refund, if a course session cancels. 50% of overall tuition per course if a student cancels before 3:00 P.M. on May 27 th. No refund, if a student quits or is dropped by the program director after 3:01 P.M. May 27 th In the event that the demand for any course exceeds the capacity all registrations will be placed in a lottery and the first 30 names drawn will be given a seat. All remaining registrations will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they were drawn. The order applications are received does not determine a seat in the course in the case of a lottery.

2 Summer School Accelerated Courses Summer School accelerated courses are offered through a partnership with BSD Online to serve students wanting to increase their level of coursework in a content area beyond what they could accomplish within a standard 4- year high school schedule. These courses provide the same breadth, depth and rigor as their classroom counterparts but in a highly accelerated summer format. They demand proven ability and knowledge in the subject, discipline, and time management. Students successfully completing these courses will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for success in the next course in the sequence. BSD Online curriculum allows students a chance to work from anywhere, anytime. There are interactive lessons, printable study and practice assignments, and quizzes with instant feedback. This blended online and physical classroom model provides the needed supports to finish an entire year of curriculum in the short timeframe. Audience Any BSD incoming 9th or 10th grader who has a plan for an additional year of the subject. Incoming 8th graders may take a summer accelerated class for enrichment (no credit is earned) or advancement into a higher level middle school course. Upperclassmen are considered on a case-by-case basis Prerequisites Proven track record of success in the subject - A s in prior coursework and strong standardized test scores Highly organized, persistent and disciplined. Proven attendance record. A track record of success in advanced (AP, IB, Honors, etc.) coursework. Teacher and counselor recommendation and approval required Credits and Grading Accelerated courses receive 1.0 credit (full year) and the marks earned will be placed on the student s permanent transcript. BSD Online courses are graded A, B, C, F. There are no D grades awarded. Students who don t pass (earn the equivalent of a D or lower) may retake the course during the school year for grade replacement.

3 BSD Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Welcome to the Beaverton School District s Summer Session! Through our summer acceleration program, you will have the opportunity to choose from a handful of courses which will enable you to accelerate through our math sequence, prepare for the SAT exam, explore the world of fine art, learn about college application process and/or college essay writing in preparation for what is next on your academic horizon. These courses are designed to meet State of Oregon Common Core Learning Targets, as well as BSD Learning Targets. Our math courses are specifically designed to prepare students for success in the next course sequence, and every attempt will be made to have courses taught by your home high school math teachers to ensure continuity. Please see below for our course descriptions. We look forward to spending time with you this summer! Course Descriptions - Acceleration Geometry Prerequisite: A grade in Algebra I, Counselor and Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1.0 Math Tuition: $700 This is a six-week course that uses a blended model of instruction, combining direct teacher instruction with the APEX online curriculum. In addition to the daily class time, students are expected to work on curriculum at home prior to the June 27 start date. Students will receive permission to access the curriculum at the mandatory class meeting at 7:00 pm, on June 6, Successful completion of this course will serve as pre-requisite for Advanced Algebra II for the school year. This course is credit bearing, will appear on students transcripts, and meets NCAA eligibility requirements. Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 mandatory meeting Monday June 6, 2016, 7:00 pm. Advanced Algebra II Prerequisite: A grade in Algebra, A grade in Geometry, and Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1.0 Math Tuition: $700 This is a six-week course that uses a blended model of instruction, combining direct teacher instruction with the APEX online curriculum. In addition to the daily class time, students are expected to work on curriculum at home prior to the June 27 start date. Students will receive permission to access the curriculum at the mandatory class meeting at 7:00 pm, on June 6, Successful completion of this course will serve as pre-requisite for Pre-Calculus for the school year. This course is credit bearing, will appear on students transcripts, and meets NCAA eligibility requirements. Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 mandatory meeting Monday June 6, 2016, 7:00 pm.

4 Course Descriptions 4-Week Enrichment Courses Pre-AP Writing Prerequisite: None Credit:.5 Elective Credit Tuition: $325 Recommended for current 8 th, 9 th and 10 th Graders This Pre-AP writing class is intended for any student interested in pursuing Honors or AP Language during high school, and/or any student interested in improving his/her analytical and expository writing skills. This course will offer an introduction to rhetoric, logical reasoning, and analysis as well as analyzing others arguments while learning to polish their own written argument. Students can earn.5 elective credit by completing this 4-week course. Grade will be P/F Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 Introductory Art Sampler Pre-requisite: None Credit:.5 Elective Credit Tuition: $325 plus $20 materials fee Recommended for anyone! This is a wonderful introductory class for any student looking to explore a variety of artistic mediums. Students will spend a week on each of the following: Digital Photography, Ceramics, and Drawing/Painting. In the final week, students will choose their favorite of the three mediums, and focus on producing a project in that area. Students will begin by learning fundamentals in each medium, and will have the chance to find their favorite form of artistic expression! Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, Week Enrichment Courses SAT Test Prep Prerequisite: None Credit: No transcripted credit Tuition: $175 Recommended for Current Sophomores and Juniors These two-week test prep intensives are designed to concentrate on the essential test elements. Students will focus on key content and test-taking techniques and improve pacing skills using practice tests. Course content includes: Critical test-taking techniques, Realistic testing practice with proctored exams, drills, and homework assignments to practice outside of class. Course materials and test book are included. Dates: Session 1: 6/27 7/7 (M-Thursday) Session 2: 7/11 7/21 (M-Thursday) College Application Personal Essay Writing Pre-requisite: None Credit: No transcripted credit Tuition: $175 Recommended for current Juniors College Application Personal Essay Writing is the perfect compliment to our test prep courses and is ideal for your new high school senior! This two-week writing intensive will focus specifically on the narrative writing style that is required for college applications. Students will have the chance to work on Common Application essay prompts, and will spend focused time developing and editing a great college essay. Dates: Session 1: 6/27 7/7 (M-Thursday) Session 2: 7/11 7/21 (M-Thursday) College Application Process Pre-requisite: None Credit: No transcripted credit Tuition: $75 Students will learn about the college planning process, including organizing information, resources and checklists. They will complete an inventory of skills and extracurricular activities, understand post high school options, match their skills

5 to areas of study, and will create a list of potential colleges. Individual outlines will be created, covering SAT/ACT tests, applications, and paying for college. For current 9th-11th grade students. Dates: Session 1: 6/27 7/7 (M-Thursday) Session 2: 7/11 7/21 (M-Thursday) Westview High School Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Registration Form Student's Name (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Student ID # Home Phone # Parent Work Phone # Student s Mailing Address: Street or PO Box City State Zip Parent Address: Student s Current Counselor Graduating Class of Date of Birth No student may register without the permission of his/her HS/MS counselor or administrator. Student Signature (Date) Counselor or Administrator Signature: Math Teacher Signature (For math only): Parent/Guardian Signature (Date) Check box(es) next to approved courses. Please pick ONE course per period. Acceleration courses Instruction time 8:30 12:20 Geometry Advanced Algebra II Enrichment Courses Period 1 Instruction time 8:30-10:20 June 27 th July 21 st (4 week courses) Pre AP Writing (6/27-21) Art Sampler (6/27 7/21) June 27 th July 7 th (2 week courses) SAT Prep Session 1 (6/27-7/7) SAT Prep Session 2 (7/11 7/21) College App Essay Writing Session 1 (6/27-7/7) College Application Process Session 1 (6/27 7/7) College App Essay Writing Session 1 (6/27 7/7) July 11 th July 21 st (2 week courses) College Application Process Session 2 (7/11 7/21)] Note: Geometry and Advanced Algebra II are very rigorous courses that will require substantial homework on a daily basis. Students enrolling in these courses need to have strong math skills, exceptional work habits, as well as the ability and desire to work independently. If counselors and/or parents have any questions, we strongly advise you to contact Christine Nutters (christine_nutters@beaverton.k12.or.us) or Jeff Giberson (jeffry_giberson@beaverton.k12.or.us) before registering a student. Enrichment Courses Period 2 Instruction time 10:30-12:20 June 27 th July 21 st (4 week courses) Pre AP Writing (6/27-21) Art Sampler (6/27 7/21) June 27 th July 7 th (2 week courses) SAT Prep Session 1 (6/27-7/7) SAT Prep Session 2 (7/11 7/21) College App Essay Writing Session 1 (6/27-7/7) College Application Process Session 1 (6/27 7/7) College App Essay Writing Session 1 (6/27 7/7) July 11 th July 21 st (2 week courses) College Application Process Session 2 (7/11 7/21)]

6 Tri-Met passes are available to students that live 1.5 miles or farther from the school. Passes will be issues each month. Please indicate below whether or not you plan to use Tri-Met passes or will provide transportation on your own. Yes My students lives outside of the 1.5 mile radius and will need a Tri-Met bus pass No, I have arranges alternative transportation for me student. This Space for Office Staff: Date Fees Paid: Amount Paid: Check #: Payment Received by: