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1 Grayslake Community High School District 127 Summer School Registration Guide

2 Grayslake Community High School District 127 is offering a two-semester summer school program. Summer school is an extension of the district s regular academic program designed to provide students with opportunities to gain academic credit, to receive enrichment or remediation, and to explore new interests. Incoming freshmen are strongly encouraged to consider enrolling in summer school as it facilitates the adjustment and transition to high school. This user-funded program is available to all 9th-12th grade students who reside in District 127. Out-of-district students will not be accepted for the 2018 Summer School Program. Bus transportation is available for a $25.00 fee, per semester. You can register by completing the Summer School Google Form Link on the Summer School Webpage or by mailing in the registration form found on the Summer School Webpage. The summer school webpage will be updated for the 2018 sessions early in second semester. Below are key facts for 2018 summer school: Summer School will be held at Grayslake North High School this year. First semester dates: June 11, June 28, 2018 Second semester dates: July 9, 2018 July 26, 2018 Classes meet Monday-Thursday (unless otherwise noted). Hours are 8:00 am 1:00 pm. (unless otherwise noted). Registration will happen in two steps this year. Step 1: Register in the Google form linked on the summer school webpage. Your summer school fees will be automatically applied to your student s account. Step 2: Pay your fee online through your student s school webstore fees will be applied no later than 5 business days after registration. If you would prefer to pay by check, you may print the paper registration form found on the summer school webpage and mail it to: Grayslake Community High School District 127 c/o Summer School 400 N. Lake Street Grayslake, IL

3 DRIVER EDUCATION Classroom Driver Education This one-semester required course, which runs in conjunction with behind the wheel, will be covering all phases of the traffic environment: physical, social, psychological, moral, and legal. In order for students to qualify for an Illinois driver s license at ages 16 or 17, they must successfully complete this course and behind the wheel. This course will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m-11:00 a.m. This course will be offered only during 1 st Semester. Registration for Driver s Ed courses ends on April 27th. Please note: for Driver Education, optional bussing is only provided to class in the morning. If you are interested in morning transportation, please contact Jennifer Campbell at (847) Attendance: Students are required by law to be present for a minimum of 30 hours of instruction. If a student misses class for any reason and they fall below the standard, they will fail and receive NO credit and NO MONEY will be refunded. Age: A student must be fifteen-years-old on or before June 1, Age will determine who will receive classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. The 30 oldest students who register for Classroom Driver Education will be selected. You will be notified if you are one of the 30 oldest students chosen for the classroom. Scheduling Behind the Wheel Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite: On January 1, 1994, House Bill #0418 became law. This bill requires that a student must receive a passing grade in at least eight (8) courses the previous two sessions prior to the session in which he/she will be enrolling in driver Education. Session: Semester 1 only The scheduling of Behind the Wheel will be by age. Times for driving slots will be selected in early May. A letter will be sent home with the details. This program is run in conjunction with the summer classroom course. If you have already taken classroom Driver Education and you only need behind the wheel over the summer, please contact your Driver Education instructor at your respective school. Registration for Driver s Ed courses ends on April 27th. Attendance: Although this program is more flexible than the classroom, excessive absences will not be tolerated. Poor attendance jeopardizes completing the course during the summer program. Tuition: $350 Grades Offered: Students who are 15 years old on or before June 1, 2018 Session: This course will be offered only during 1 st Semester. 3

4 MATHEMATICS Algebra I Credit: 1.0 Geometry Credit: 1.0 Geometry Honors Credit: 1.0 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Credit: 1.0 This two-semester course is designed to enable students to learn and master the basic concepts of algebra. The goal of the course is to provide meaningful connections and increase problem solving skills. Modern terminology and concepts are used to study the real number system. Sets, variables, operations with polynomials, solving linear equations and inequalities, and solutions of quadratic equations are some of the many topics covered. A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family. Tuition: $ per semester Ancillary Fees: All students must have a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept. Prerequisite: Placement by teacher recommendation Grades offered: 9 12 This two-semester course incorporates a review of algebraic skills that will lead to the study of two- and three-dimensional figures and their measurements. Lessons are designed to enable students to learn and master essential concepts including points, lines, planes, angles, two and three-dimensional figures, area and volume, congruency, similarity, transformations, right triangle trigonometry, circles, and deductive proof. This course progresses from an understanding of critical terminology through the use of deductive or logical reasoning to prove ideas about the shapes and figures in the world. A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family. Tuition: $ per semester Ancillary Fees: All students must have a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept. Prerequisite: One credit in Algebra and by teacher recommendation Grades offered: This two-semester course involves the study of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their measurements, and is an accelerated geometry program. Lessons are designed for mastery of essential concepts including points, lines, planes, angles, two and threedimensional figures, area and volume, congruency, similarity, transformations, right triangle trigonometry, and circles. The course emphasizes deductive proofs. A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family. Tuition: $ per semester Ancillary Fees: All students must have a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept. Prerequisite: One credit in Algebra Honors and by teacher recommendation Grades offered: 9-12 This two-semester course includes a review of skills from Algebra I. The first semester emphasizes equation solving and its application to the solution of real world problems while second semester stresses trigonometry topics including right and oblique triangle laws. A graphing calculator is required for this class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family. Tuition: $ per semester Ancillary Fees: All students must have a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept. Prerequisite: One credit in Geometry and by teacher recommendation Grades offered:

5 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors Credit: 1.0 Exploring World Cultures Credit: 0.5 elective credit This two-semester course is an accelerated algebra program. The course includes a brief review of algebraic skills. Emphasis is on advanced equation solving and its application to the solution of real world problems. This course stresses the advanced algebra topics essential for success in Pre-Calculus Honors, Math Analysis and AP Statistics. The course covers the topics of the Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry course, but at a faster pace and in greater depth. Some trigonometry topics include right and oblique triangle laws. A graphing calculator is required for this class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family. Tuition: $ per semester Ancillary Fees: All students must have a TI-84 graphing calculator for this course. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept. Prerequisite: One credit in Geometry Honors and by teacher recommendation Grades offered: 9-12 This one semester, half-credit course is part of the larger Exploring World Cultures experience, which includes weekend/evening classes between January and June and culminates in an excursion to a selected country/region in June. We will seek to understand the culture, geography, government, and history of the country or region, emphasizing what we will experience on the trip in June. As a class, we will study the historical significance of the travel sites and seek to understand how the country/region s history and culture are interwoven into our own history and culture as Americans. Our goal is to analyze each country/region s engagement with globalization, particularly issues of geography, government, and culture. The major themes of the class are thus the geographical, governmental, social, and cultural connections between various countries/regions and ourselves. Because the course culminates in the trip to the selected country/region, it is only open to current students already participating in the trip. The country/region changes each year; more information is available from the Social Studies departments. Tuition: $ Grades Offered: Prerequisite: None Session: Semester 1 only 5

6 SUMMER BRIDGE Summer Bridge Pre- Algebra Credit: 0.5 elective credit Summer Bridge Reading Credit: 0.5 elective credit This is an invitation only program, free of charge to participating students. The goal of this course is to teach or reinforce essential pre-algebra skills to prepare students for success in high school algebra. In addition to learning fundamental math skills, students in this program will engage with other summer school students and staff in team building and other high-school readiness programming. The summer bus fee is waived for students enrolled in this class. Tuition: $0.00 Prerequisite: Invited students will fall into the identified math score band on their PSAT. Grade offered: 9 Session: Semester 2 only This is an invitation only program, free of charge to participating students. The goal of this course is to teach or reinforce cross-curricular reading and literacy skills essential for student success in high school. In addition to learning fundamental reading skills, students in this program will engage with other summer school students and staff in team building and other high-school readiness programming. The summer bus fee is waived for students enrolled in this class. Tuition: $0.00 Prerequisite: Invited students will fall into our identified reading score band on their PSAT. Grade offered: 9 Session: Semester 2 only 6

7 GENERAL INFORMATION Attendance Course Availability Chromebooks Discipline Equal Educational Opportunity Final Exams and Grading Due to the concentrated nature of summer school, regular attendance is crucial. More than one unexcused absence may lead to withdrawal from the course with no refund. Courses listed in this booklet will be offered if a sufficient number of students sign up for the course. Since summer school courses must be financially self-supporting, at least 14 students must be enrolled in each course. Decisions regarding the cancellation of a class will be made by May 18, Enrollment will be allowed until the start of class, if the course is running and space permits. Students without a Chromebook will be allowed to borrow one for the duration of their summer school course(s) which require regular access to technology. Students who choose this option will be required to submit a signed Chromebook agreement before the device will be distributed. During summer school, all school rules apply as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students are subject to disciplinary action and removal from the summer school program (without a refund) for inappropriate behavior. The dress code is also in effect for summer school. Students in violation of the dress code may be sent home for the day if alternate clothing is not available. All persons who legally reside within Grayslake Community High School District 127 attendance boundaries through age 21, inclusive (or until graduation) shall be afforded the right and opportunity to an equal education. No student shall be excluded, segregated, or discriminated against in the District s programs on account of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, disability, religion, or limited English speaking skills. District 127 affirms the human dignity and worth of each student to be free from discrimination and harassment. The District does not permit harassment in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IIA of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Grievance procedures have been established for student and employee complaints. The Non-discrimination Coordinators for District 127 are Associate Superintendent for Instructional and Personnel Services and Director of Special Education. The Section 504 Coordinator for District 127 is Director of Special Education. The Title IX Coordinators for District 127 are the Grayslake North Principal and the Grayslake Central Principal. Attendance is mandatory on the last day of each session, as final exams are scheduled for that day. All textbooks must be returned before the last day of class. Students will be billed for unreturned materials. If a student is failing or near failing at mid-term of summer school, parents will be notified in writing. Final grade reports will be sent upon the conclusion of each session. 7

8 GPA Homework/Study Refunds Registration Special Education Tardiness Transportation Tuition Summer school grades for all credited courses will be included in the student s cumulative grade point average (GPA). Pass/Fail courses follow the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook and the Registration Guide. All credited courses are regular level unless otherwise noted in the course description. Summer school classes cover a great deal of material over a short period of time; consequently, students must study outside of class. Approximately one week s study in the regular school year is covered each day of summer school. Books are to be taken home each day as no hall lockers will be available for student use. Work missed due to an absence must be made up within three days after returning to school. No late work will be accepted beyond the last day of class for each semester. Incomplete grades will not be given for summer school courses. Refunds will be made only in the event that a class is not offered. This year s summer school registration will function differently than previous years. Students and families must enroll using the Google Form Registration link that will be available on the summer school webpage when registration opens. Courses will be removed from the options when they are full. Once registered, the cost of summer school and transportation, if applicable, will be automatically applied to a student s account within 5 business days. Parents/Guardians will need to go to the webstore to pay the summer school bill. Any students with outstanding summer school costs by the start of the course will be dropped from the program. If you need to discuss payment options please contact Jennifer Campbell at jcampbell@d127.org or (847) Special Education support will be available for those students who qualify and who have a current IEP. All students are to be on time and in the classroom when the session begins and after the break. Instructors will track the number of times students are tardy. On the third tardy to class or after break, a meeting will be held with the Summer School Principal, parent and student. If a fourth tardy occurs, the student may be dropped from the class and no credit or refund given. Any student more than 15 minutes late may be considered absent for the day. Unavoidable circumstances which make a student late should be discussed with the teacher. Transportation will be offered for $25 per semester for students taking Summer School classes, except those enrolled in Summer Bridge for whom the fee is waived. Please choose your bus stop during the registration process. All classes will be held at Grayslake North High School, located at 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake, IL All course fees are listed under specific course information. All fees must be paid before the start of class or students will be dropped from the program. Summer school is an optional, non-mandated program; therefore, there will be no fee waivers or pro-rating of fees. If you need to discuss payment options please contact Jennifer Campbell at jcampbell@d127.org or (847)

9 Course Cost Summary Optional bus transportation cost is $25.00 per semester Dept. Course Number of semesters Semester Offered Tuition (per semester) Required Additional Fee: See Course Descriptions for more information. Some courses may have material costs once the course has begun. Driver s Ed Driver Ed Classroom and BTW 1 1st $350 none Math Algebra I 2 Both $195 none Geometry 2 Both $195 none Geometry Honors 2 Both $195 none Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry 2 Both $195 none Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors 2 Both $195 none Social Studies Exploring World Cultures-Invite only 1 1st $195 none Summer Bridge Summer Bridge- Invite only 1 2nd $0 none Registration will happen in two steps this year. Step 1: Register in the Google form linked on the summer school webpage. will be automatically applied to your student s account. Your summer school fees Step 2: Pay your fee online through your student s school webstore fees will be applied no later than 5 business days after registration. If you would prefer to pay by check, you may print the paper registration form found on the summer school webpage and mail it to: Grayslake Community High School District 127 c/o Summer School 400 N. Lake Street Grayslake, IL If you have any questions please call Jennifer Campbell at (847) or her at jcampbell@d127.org. 9

10 2018 District 127 Summer School Registration Form Student Information (please print) Name: ID# Birthdate: Phone: Address: City: Zip: School Attending (circle) North Central Grade (circle) Parent Information (please print) Name: **Signature: Phone: ** By signing this registration form, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the Summer School Guidelines and Expectations, specifically the Attendance Rules. Course Cost Summary Optional bus transportation cost is $25.00 per semester Dept. Course Number of semesters Semester Offered Tuition (per semester) Required Additional Fee: See Course Descriptions for more information. Some courses may have material costs once the course has begun. Driver s Ed Driver Ed Classroom and BTW 1 1st $350 none Math Algebra I 2 Both $195 none Geometry 2 Both $195 none Geometry Honors 2 Both $195 none Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry 2 Both $195 none Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors 2 Both $195 none Social Studies Exploring World Cultures-Invite only 1 1st $195 none Summer Bridge Summer Bridge- Invite only 1 2nd $0 none Course Requests Name of the course(s) for which you are registering: Semester one: Semester two: Is this class being taken for the first time, or is it being retaken for the purposes of credit recovery or grade replacement? Taking for the first time Taking for credit recovery or grade replacement ***please also fill out next page*** 10

11 Transportation Would you like bus transportation for your student? The cost is a flat $25.00 per semester. No, I don t want bus transportation Yes, I would like bus transportation. Please note: for Driver Education, optional bussing is only provided to class in the morning. If you are interested in morning transportation, please contact Jennifer Campbell at (847) Please select stop from predetermined list below: Park School Meadowview School Brittney Park (Brittney and Tower) Station Park Slusser and Wicks Prairie Crossing School Hunters Cove Park (Bob O Link and Mockingbird) Living Waters Church (Atkinson Road) Mainsail and Windjammer Windjammer and Sextant Valley Forge Park (Mt Vernon) Grayslake Central High School Fox Chase Park Ashford and Highgate Granada and Genoa Savannah Springs and Winddance Orchard and Cherry Cove Engle and Normandy Falling Waters and Falling Waters Country Place and Rosewood Clarendon and Kenmore Shorewood and Kenmore Hainesville and Lake Hainesville and Oak Alleghany and Hojem Lincoln and Jackson Lancaster and Peachtree Washington and Fieldale Summary of Costs Total Tuition Costs (refer to Page 9): $ Optional Bus Transportation Cost ($25.00 per semester) (waived for Summer Bridge Students): Total Amount Due: $ $ Make checks payable to: Grayslake Community High School District 127 Contact Jennifer Campbell at or jcampbell@d127.org with questions. Mail form and check to: Grayslake Community High School District 127 c/o Summer School 400 North Lake Street Grayslake, IL

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