Olathe District Schools Senior High Summer School 2011

Olathe District Schools Senior High Summer School 2011 Senior High (9-12) recovery credit classes Summer eacademy classes Weight Training & Fitness classes ACT Preparation classes Driver Education Classes

2011 Senior High Summer School

Mission Statement The Olathe Summer School program is an extension of the regular school year, providing students the opportunity to earn credits, and improve skills and understanding in a variety of subject areas. Credit Classes maintain the same instructional content as during the regular school year, although learning will be motivated by special strategies, innovative instruction, and active participation by the students. In relation to this standard, the ultimate goal is student academic progress for future success in conjunction with earning credits for graduation. Contacts Director of Senior High Summer School (Grades 9-12) Ken Taylor Mission Trail Middle School 1001 Persimmon Dr., Olathe, Kansas 66061 780-7260 taylork@olatheschools.com Weight Training and Fitness Tim Anderson 780-7240 tandersoncst@olatheschools.com Driver Education Ken Taylor 780-7260 taylork@olatheschools.com Summer eacademy Randy Warner 780-7110 rwarnerirc@olatheschools.com Recovery Credit Krista Dueringer 780-7150 kdueringeronw@olatheschools.com ACT Prep Ken Taylor 780-7260 taylork@olatheschools.com High School Summer School Locations Frontier Trail 780-7210 15300 W. 143rd Olathe, Kan. Instructional Resource Center 913-780-7006 14090 Black Bob Road Olathe, Kan. Olathe East 913-780-7120 14545 W. 127th Olathe, Kan. Olathe North 913-780-7140 600 E. Prairie Olathe, Kan. Olathe Northwest 913-780-7150 21300 College Blvd. Olathe, Kan. Olathe South 913-780-7160 1640 E. 151st Olathe, Kan. 5

General Information Summer Recovery Credit Classes Session 1 Session 2 May 31-June 14 June 15-30 Each session equates to one semester or.5 unit credit. All classes are 10-day sessions and may require work outside of the class. Class Dates and Times Session 1 (.5 credit) Date Days Class Time May 31-June 3 Tues.-Fri. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 6-9 Mon.-Thurs. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 13-14 Mon.-Tues. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Session 2 (.5 credit) Date Days Class Time June 15-16 Wed.-Thurs. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 20-23 Mon.-Thurs. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 27-30 Mon.-Thurs. 7:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Location Classes will meet at Frontier Trail Middle School 15300 W. 143rd, Olathe, Kansas 66062 How to Enroll Enroll at Frontier Trail Session 1 - Wednsday, May 11 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Session 2 - Tuesday, June 7 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Students may enroll in first or second session for.5 credit, or both sessions for 1 unit credit. Tuition Recovery Credit and Summer eacademy Classes $185 per session or.5 credit. Tuition includes textbook rental. ACT Preparation $80 for all five days Weight Training (Open Gym) $55 per student Driver s Education $225 Fee Payment Tuition is due at time of enrollment. For Recovery Credit classes, a $45 non-refundable processing fee will be part of the payment. All checks should be payable to the USD #233. You will receive a copy of your enrollment form as your receipt when paid in full. Please retain this receipt as your record of payment and enrollment. Withdrawal Policy There is a 50% refund if the student drops before the student s session begins. Fees are not refundable once the student s session begins. NO FEES WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE SESSION. Attendance Students enrolled in credit classes must maintain regular attendance. The accelerated schedule of Summer School requires frequent assessment. Making up missed work is difficult. Examinations or class work missed during unexcused absences may not be made up. The attendance policy will be discussed extensively the first day. The attendance and tardy policy is strictly enforced and violations of the policy will result in loss of credit and/or withdrawal. Attendance will be kept for each student. All missed class time will be made up in study/detention hall starting at 12:20 p.m. More than 1 absence will result in loss of credit. (Driver Education - more than 3 absences will result in loss of credit.) *Recovery Credit Tardy Policy Students tardy 1-30 minutes will serve detention starting at 12:20 p.m. Students tardy up to 30 minutes will make up time in detention. Students tardy over 30 minutes will be considered absent. Time missed will be made up in detention. This will count for the one allowed abscence. 3 tardies are considered an absence 4 tardies are a loss of credit. * If a student must leave class for an appointment, time missed will be made up in detention. Bus Transportation Available for recovery credit classes only. Bus transportation will be available for all 9th grade students ONLY as part of their $185 tuition. Morning Pick-Up Afternoon Drop-off West Bus 7:00 Oregon Trail 12:30 Chisholm Trail 7:10 Indian Trail 12:40 Indian Trail 7:20 Chisholm Trail 12:50 Oregon Trail East Bus 7:10 California Trail 12:30 Pioneer Trail 7:00 Pioneer Trail 12:40 California Trail North Bus 7:10 Prairie Trail 12:30 Santa Fe Trail 7:20 Santa Fe Trail 12:40 Prairie Trail Parking Frontier Trail s east parking lot is available for those students driving to classes. Parking in front of the building is for staff and visitors ONLY. Minimum Class Size/ Cancellation of Classes A minimum number of students is required for each class to be offered. Enrollment at the specified dates will help to assure placement. Students will be notified if a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Student Grade Reporting Credit Recovery classes will be graded only as pass or fail. Advanced Credit, elearning and Driver s Ed classes will be assessed with grades A through F. Library Services Frontier Trail library will be available to all students enrolled in Summer School classes during the hours of normal class time. Special Education Special Education services is available for students having an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and enrolled in Recovery Credit classes. Guidance for Enrollment Junior high and high school counselors can provide specific guidance for enrollment. Please consult student s counselor regarding classes for graduation. For information regarding grades 9-12 call Ken Taylor, Senior High Summer School director, at 780-7210. The summer school office at Frontier Trail will be open May 27. 6 7

Summer Classes Summer Classes Recovery Credit Classes These classes will be offered contingent on minimum enrollment. Students may earn.5 unit credit each session, or both sessions for 1 unit credit. Some courses may require homework. A school counselor should be consulted if there is a question about fulfilling graduation requirements. Language Arts English I LA 310 This is a required class for graduation. This class includes the study of literature, composition and the writing process, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and other communication skills. English II LA 410 This class is required for all sophomores and must be passed before enrolling in English III. This class emphasizes the writing process and different types of literature while reviewing basic language skills. English III LA 420 This class is required for all juniors. It is a study of American literature emphasizing a writing process, thinking skills, usage, grammar, and vocabulary. English IV LA 430 This senior-level, general English class requires study of literature, vocabulary, composition, life application skills, language structure, and usage. (Students may take this makeup class as a contract for credit. Please see your high school counselor for information.) Science Fiction LA 610 Science Fiction is a class focusing on the reading, writing, and discussion of the speculative genre of science fiction. Mathematics Applied Algebra I MA 542 This class will also fulfill the requirement for Integrated Algebra/ Geometry I and Pre-Algebra. It is the first year class of a two year sequence. Applied Geometry MA 544 This class will also fulfill the requirement for Integrated Algebra/ Geometry 2. It is the second class of a two year sequence. Algebra I MA 520 This class teaches the techniques of Algebra through logical reasoning. Geometry MA 540 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I. This class covers Plane Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Mathematical Logic and Deductive Reasoning. Algebra II MA 550 Prerequisite: Successful completion of a geometry class. This is a class designed to meet the needs of students completing Algebra I and a geometry class and would benefit from advanced algebra concepts covered at a slower pace. Science Physical Science SC 210 This class will also fulfill the requirement for Science 9. Students will study matter, chemical change, energy, motion, sound, and light. Biology I SC 410 The emphasis of this class is on the molecular level with such topics as biochemistry, genetics, and cellular processes. Astronomy SC 440 This semester class is a survey of the study of the universe. It fulfills an elective.5 credit in science. Social Science Modern World Studies SS 210 This class will also fulfill the requirement for Social Studies 9 for.5 credit. Geography SS 410 Session 1 only. This class emphasizes man s relationship to his physical environment. Special emphasis is placed on studying physical geography, cultures, and problems of the regions of the world. Activities include map studies, films, multi-media programs, and special classroom activities. World History I SS 420 This is a survey class designed to help students understand the history of our world from pre-historic times through the Reformation. Topics include early man, ancient civilizations, feudalism, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. World History II SS 430 This is a survey class designed to help students understand history from the end of the Reformation period to present times. Topics include industrialization, the growth of democracy and nationalism, the two World Wars, and our contemporary world. Contemporary Issues SS 440 Session 2 only. This class is designed to help students read, evaluate, and understand current news as reported in the newspapers, magazines, and on TV. Local, national, and international news stories are covered. American History I SS 510 This is a required class for graduation. This class provides a chronological, narrative treatment of American history from the Civil War period (1860) to the Great Depression (1933). American History II SS 520 This is a required class for graduation. This class covers the period of American history from the Great Depression to the present. American Government SS 710 Session 1 only. This is a required class for graduation. This class treats the origins, development, organizations, power, and actual working of American government and emphasizes the change and developments in recent years at the local, state, and national level. (Students may take this makeup class as a contract for credit. Please see your high school counselor for information.) Summer eacademy Advanced Credit Classes The Summer eacademy offers advanced credit classes online. In order to take these classes a student will need to have access to a home computer that has internet access and availability for several hours a day. A student should expect to spend 2 hours a day online. Students will need to contact their home school counselor for an application, and will need to obtain the counselor s signature of approval. For further questions, contact Summer eacademy director, Randy Warner, at 780-7110, rwarnerirc@olatheschools.com. United States Government SS 710 Grade 12 This is a required class for graduation. This course treats the origins, development, organizations, power, and actual working of American government and emphasizes the change and developments in recent years at the local, state, and national levels. American History I SS 510 Grades 11-12 This is a required class for graduation. This course provides a chronological and/or thematic treatment of American history from the late nineteenth century to the mid-20th century. Guided Enrollment Note: A research paper is required in either American History I or II. American History II SS 520 Grades 11-12 This is a required class for graduation. This course provides a chronological and/or thematic narrative treatment of American history from the mid-20th century to the present. Guided Enrollment Note: A research paper is required in either American History I or II. World Geography SS 410 All Grades This course emphasizes man s relationship to his physical environment. Special emphasis is placed on studying physical geography, cultures, and problems of the regions of the world. Activities include map studies, films, multi-media programs, and special classroom activities Introduction to Psychology SS 630.5 Credit Grades 10-11-12 This course includes the introduction of terminology, methodology and experimentation in the field of psychology. The units emphasized include approaches and theories sensation and perception, principals of learning, personality and psychological disorder. Computer Applications CP 410 All Grades This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and skills involved in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. The integration of these applications will also be introduced. Topics such as basic computer ethics, e-mail, the Internet, and various types of computer careers will also be discussed. Health Education PE 415.25 Credit Grade 9 This course includes the teaching and learning of concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention and how to use goal setting, decision-making, and advocacy skills to enhance health. Guided Enrollment Note: Health Education is required for graduation and is intended to be taken with Physical Education Concepts during the freshman year. Physical Education PE 410.25 or.5 Credit All Grades This advanced placement PE requires principal approval based on demonstration of a scheduling need. Students wear a hear rate monitor during daily independent workouts and then meet with the instructor weekly to download data at a designated location. Students are limited to a.5 credit per summer, and must take the three PE modules in sequence in combination with the online health course. English IV-B LA 430X.5 Credit Grade 12 Students will strengthen their communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This course requires study of literature, vocabulary, composition, life application skills, language structure, and usage. Creative Writing LA 520.5 Credit Grades 11-12 This course offers highly motivated students an opportunity to become disciplined writers by writing in a variety of forms, including poetry and fiction. Because the student must generally have a sound knowledge of basic mechanics of writing and literary styles, the class is reserved for juniors and seniors who are serious about writing. Advanced Creative Writing LA 530.5 Credit Grades 11-12 This course is open to students who have completed Creative Writing, Pre-AP Honors English II, or a Quest project in writing and who exhibit skills in writing poetry and short stories. Three projects will be required during the semester: one in poetry, one in short story, and a third of the student s choice. Projects might include a oneact play, a humorous monologue, or a children s book. Students will learn about publishing and will be encouraged to submit to schoolrelated publications. This is a class for the advanced student who is committed and serious about writing. Career and Life Planning HE 450.5 Credit Grades 11-12 This course is ideal for the college-bound and career-oriented student who will be learning to make decisions while living on his/her own. Course concepts include career and lifestyle management, financial planning, housing selection, furnishing and caring for an apartment,wardrobe maintenance and food preparation. NOTE: A student may only take one semester credit or less of advanced courses. 8 9

Summer Classes Driver s Education Driver s Education WW 500.5 Credit Emphasis is on social responsibilities of driving and defensive driving. Students will pass minimum competencies of driving skills, which include 34 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of actual driving experience. Successful completion of this class enables the student to procure a Kansas Drivers License (16-17 year-olds) or Restricted License (15-16 year-olds). Enrollment is open to students that are 14 years or older on January 1, 2011. Each session equates to one semester.5 practical arts credit. Session Date Location Fee Session 1 May 31-June 27 OSHS, ONHS, or OEHS $225 Session 2 June 28-July 27 OSHS, ONHS, or OEHS $225 No class on July 4. How to Enroll: An application form and information will be distributed to each secondary school the first week after Spring Break. The application information sheet must be mailed in the attached envelope by the due date. Schedules will be reserved for each session on a chronological birth date basis, giving priority to the oldest students. Students that are accepted in the program will be notified by mail as to the final processing of the enrollment, paying fees, and acquiring schedules. It is recommended that students obtain their student instruction permit prior to enrolling in Driver s Education. State regulations require that a student driver posses an instruction permit ( learners license) for at least one year and log 50 hours of actual driving experience before they can obtain their license. *Students living outside the Olathe School District will be allowed to sign up for this Driver Education program ONLY if space is available after May 1. If you have any questions call Ken Taylor at 780-7208. Non-Credit Classes Weight Training and Fitness (Open Gym) Open Gym classes at OEHS, ONHS, OSHS, ONWHS. This class is designed to increase individual strength, speed, and endurance. The program is individualized with a goal setting session for each enrollee. Weight training is supervised by a knowledgeable teacher who is also a coach. All safety precautions are taken. Activities include all forms of weight training lifts on both machines and free weights. Running exercises improve speed as well as endurance. High school students should see an increase in strength, size, speed and endurance. *Check with your high school coaches for specific dates and times. Dates Location Fee May 31-June 30 OEHS, ONHS, OSHS or ONWHS $55 ACT Preparation Grades 11-12 This class is designed to help students successfully prepare for the ACT test by teaching pertinent skills, strategies, and methods. Classes will be held at California Trail. The Olathe District Schools is offering an ACT preparatory workshop to provide students strategies for improving their ACT test scores that will help them feel more confident in the testing process. Test item analysis and specific strategies to handle the different test question types will be included in the workshop. This session will be filled based on the following criteria: 1) priority will be given to Olathe USD 233 seniors/students enrolling in the session, 2) all other registrations will be processed on a first come first serve basis, and 3) space available (we are limited to 80 participants per session). Please complete and return the registration form below. Dates Time Location Fee Tues., May 31 8-11 a.m. Olathe East $80 covers all Wed., June 1 8-11 a.m. Olathe East four sessions Thrs., June 2 8-11 a.m. Olathe East Fri., June 3 8-11 a.m. Olathe East How to Enroll: Sign up on May 11, 2011, 4-7 p.m. at California Trail Junior High School, 13775 W. 133rd St., Olathe, Kan. 66062. If you have any questions, call the Assessment and School Improvement Department of the Olathe District Schools at 913-780-8162. 10 11

Notice of Non-discrimination: The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admissions, access, treatment or employment, in its programs and activities as required by: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with applicable civil rights statutes related to ethnicity, gender, the ADA or age discrimination may be directed to Staff Counsel, 14160 Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. All inquiries regarding compliance with applicable statutes regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent General Administration, 14160 Black Bob Rd. Olathe, KS 66063-2000, phone 913-780-7000. Interested persons including those with impaired vision or hearing, can also obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by disabled persons by calling the Assistant Superintendent General Administration. (06/10)