Traditional High School Summer School The on-site, traditional high school summer school classes will be held at Henderson High School. The WCASD uses a traditional method of instruction for summer school with a teacher in the classroom. Application forms and information are available in the guidance office at each high school. Original credit courses o Register at your high school with your counselor o Registration window: Monday 5/14 Friday 6/1 o Registration deadline is June 1 st @ 12:00pm o Courses will begin June 25, 2018 o Tuition: $450/course Make-up credit courses (see below for unique directions for Math) o Register at your high school with your counselor o Registration window: Monday 5/14 Friday 6/15 o Registration deadline is June 18 th @ 12:00pm o Courses will begin June 25, 2018 o Tuition: $290/course On-Site Courses: The following courses will be held at Henderson High School and require a minimum of 12 students in order to run. In the event that fewer than 12 students enroll, the course may be offered virtually through an online platform. Students can register for each of these classes as an original credit or a make-up credit. 5-week classes run from June 25 th July 27 th (no school on July 4 th ) Course Name Class Hours Credits US Government and Economics 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1.0 9 th Grade Health Fitness 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 1.0 Health 10 Online.6 3.5-week Make Up Class run from June 26 th - July 19 th (no school on July 4) Course Name Class Hours Credits Health 10 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m..6 Registration Process Students may register for on-site traditional courses in person at their high school during the registration window (see chart above). Counselors will be available in schools to assist families during the registration period. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible so they may begin their course(s) on Monday, June 25 th. Registration will not be accepted via telephone or email. WCASD students may qualify for a reduced tuition rate based on family income. The reduced tuition rate will be determined by the District. Proof of income is required. Families requesting a reduced tuition must register in person. Registration fees must be paid in full using cash and check at the time of registration. Please make checks payable to WCASD at the time of registration. - 1-
Attendance Each day of summer school is equivalent to at least one week of regular school instruction. Attendance is mandatory. Students enrolled in the program agree to the following attendance guidelines: Vacations are not excused absences. Under no circumstances should a student expect to participate in a vacation during the time he/she is enrolled in the High School Summer School Program. Students violating this policy will be dropped from the program and will forfeit all tuition. Students may not accumulate more than three (3) excused absences during a 5-week course or two (2) excused absences during a 3-week course. Only absences for illness or a death in the family will be excused. If a student is excessively absent, he/she will be dropped from the program and will forfeit all tuition. Excuses, submitted on the approved West Chester Area School District form, are required for all absences and tardiness. The District reserves the right to require a doctor s note. Students who are chronically late to class are subject to being dropped from the program. Parents must call the summer school office if their child is going to be absent or late. Excessive Tardiness: Thirty (30) minutes late to class will be recorded as one day s absence. The accumulation of thirty (30) minutes late to class accrued over the course of the program will be recorded as one day s absence. Chronic Tardiness: Five (5) tardies, regardless of the number of minutes late, will be recorded as one day s absence. Tuition refunds will not be given to students who are dropped from the program due to poor attendance, lateness, or behavioral problems. Disciplinary Regulations Summer school students will be expected to adhere to the West Chester Area School District s Disciplinary Code. Violations of the Discipline Code will result in the student being suspended from summer school. All suspensions will be external and will count as an absence. The school administrator shall have the final authority for dismissal. Parents/guardians will always be informed. Progress Reports Teachers will prepare progress reports and give them to students. These reports will not be mailed home. Online course grades are available at any time within the student s online course. Progress reports for online courses are sent via email. Grades Grades will be mailed home and to the schools on or about August 15, 2017. Do not call the summer school office or ask summer school staff for final grades. All coursework must be completed by August 4. Incomplete coursework will be calculated into the student s final grade. All grades will be recorded on the student s transcript. Driver s Education Driver s Education classroom instruction will be provided by the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This course is 30 hours of instruction. Information on this program is available in the Guidance Offices. To register, please call the Chester County Intermediate Unit: 484-237-5189. - 2-
Information About Online High School Summer School Online make-up courses in the subjects of Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies are taken through Educere. Make-up courses in Mathematics are taken through PLATO for students who failed a subject during the school year who had a minimum grade of E (60-69%). If a West Chester Area School District student received a grade below 60%, he or she is not eligible to enroll in a make-up course for credit. The goals of online high school summer school program are to help students: 1. Make up a subject failed during the regular school year who earned a minimum grade of E (60-69%). 2. Improve a grade in a high school course already taken for credit. Online Make-up Courses Language Arts (via Educere) Math (via PLATO) Science (via Educere) Social Studies (via Educere) English 9 Algebra 1A Physical Science Africa and Asia History English 10 Algebra 1 Biology Western World History English 11 Geometry Chemistry American History English 12 (1 st semester) Algebra 2 Physics U.S. Gov t and Economics English 12 (2 nd semester) Pre-Calculus English 12 (full year) WCASD School Codes East High School: BFWD5CIS Henderson High School: 7IDNZFZ7 Rustin High School: KSCKT6AT 2018 Online Summer School High School Make-up Program West Chester Area School District will accept successful completion of the following virtual education courses for credit toward a diploma at their high schools. The courses are offered through Educere, a leading K-12 virtual education service organization with customers across 42 states and 22 countries. To register online, go to www.educere.net and follow the registration instructions. During the registration window, students may register online for approved Educere classes. A Counselor will be available at each high school for assistance, however, families are encouraged to register online. Students may qualify for tuition reduction based on family income please discuss this with the guidance office staff. Make-up course registration fee: $195/course Language Arts Course # Social Studies Course # Science - Course # English 9 DAFSP3432 American History DAFSP3716 Biology DAFSP3713 English 10 DAFSP3433 Africa & Asia History DAFSP3715 Chemistry DAFSP3714 English 11 DAFSP3424 Western World History DAFSP3504 Physical DAFSP3712 English 12, full year DAFSP3428 American Gov t and Economics DAFSP3717 Physics DAFSP3719 English 12, first DAHSP3428 English 12, second DAISP3428-3-
MATH Make-Up courses Starting in 2018, math make-up courses will be conducted using an online platform called PLATO. To register for a math make-up course, complete this form or scan the QR code. The following courses are available for make-up credit: - Algebra 1A - Algebra 1 - Geometry - Algebra 2 - Pre-Calculus The registration fee for a math make-up course is $100/course and will be submitted via the payforit system. Once registration is complete, parents will be notified via email (typically within a week) when they may use the payforit system to submit payment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Information Students access courses online and no additional course materials are necessary. Students may access the courses at any time through any computer with an internet connection. A virtual instructor teaches each course, and students communicate with the instructor via email, web-based text meetings, and/or a toll-free phone number. There will be six (6) mandatory exams listed in the class lessons that must be taken in the computer lab located at Henderson High School under the supervision of the summer school monitor between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on July 4 th ) in order to receive credit from WCASD. All other lesson tests can be taken at home. While an Educere Personal Learning Coach supports the student throughout the virtual education experience, the Coach is not a tutor. Computer Access For students who do not have access to a computer with an internet connection, the computer lab located at Henderson High School will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday until July 28 (closed on July 4th). A WCASD facilitator will monitor the computer lab during this time. Please note that the six (6) mandatory exams listed in the class lessons must be taken at in the computer lab located at Henderson High under the supervision of the summer school monitor in order to receive credit from WCASD. All other lesson tests can be taken at home. Schedule Start Date Approximately 7 days after the submission of the online registration and receipt of payment. End Date all coursework must be completed by Friday, July 27. There will be no extensions. Costs See above for course costs. Payment should be made to Educere LLC at time of registration. District Students may qualify for tuition reduction based on family income. Proof of income and verification by a counselor or administrator is required. The amount of tuition reduction will be determined by the district. - 4-
Registration Information Register online at www.educere.net through June 16 using the appropriate school code and course number. See below registration instructions. Payments to Educere are submitted at the time of online registration via credit/debit card, or a check/money order can be mailed to: Educere LLC, Ambler Plaza, Application Department, 12 East Butler Avenue, Suite 100, Ambler, PA 19002. Online Registration Instructions Educere's online registration process includes four steps. An overview of the process follows: Step 1: Course Selection - Enter the course # in the "Register Now" section found on the top-right of every web page at www.educere.net. After reviewing the course, to begin the registration process, click the "Add to Cart" link found in the right-column of every course overview page. Step 2: School Contact Information - Enter the appropriate WCASD school code (East: BFWD5CIS; Henderson: 7IDNZFZ7; and Rustin: KSCKT6AT) and select the student s guidance counselor from the drop down box. Step 3: Student/Parent Contact Information Enter student and parent contact information; including emails Step 4: Payment Information - Credit/Debit or Check/Money Order payments are accepted directly from the parent/student. Contact Information West Chester High School Guidance Departments: East High School: 484-266-3811 or 484-266-3824 Henderson High School: 484-266-3407 or 484-266-3408 Rustin High School: 484-266-4311 or 484-266-4318 Educere Personal Learning Coach: 866-EDUCERE (433-8237) - 5-
West Chester Area School District On-site Traditional High School Summer Program Admission Application High School Summer School Registration will take place in your student s guidance office from Monday, May 14 to Friday, June 1. Please print your answers below and return this form to your student s guidance office. Today s date: Full Name of Student: Last First Middle Name of Parent or Guardian: Home Address: Street City State Zip Telephone: Home # Parent Work # Course Application School Attended 2017-18 School you will attend in 2018-19 Grade Level 2017-18 Grade Level 2018-19 Course Desired Time Make-up/ Improvement Original 1. In registering my son/daughter for the West Chester Area School District s High School Summer Program, I understand the rules and regulations as listed in the brochure. Further, I understand that students will be dropped for absences in excess of the following: (a) for a 5 week course there is a three day absence maximum; (b) for a 3 day course there is a two day absence maximum. Note: absence for vacation is not permitted. By signing below, I hereby approve this application. Parent/Legal Guardian Counselor Signature Student Student ID # - 6 -