Summer School 2016 Summer Freshmen Academy Additional Course Offerings o Credit Recovery Courses o Credit Bearing Courses o Enrichment Courses o Bridge Courses Calendar & Meeting Times Registration Materials Community High School District 117 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60046 847-838-7679 fax 847-395-7553 Jim McKay, Superintendent Antioch Community High School 1133 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-1421 fax 847-395-2435 Bradford Hubbard, Principal ACHS Summer School Principal: Omar Rodriguez, 847-838-776, omar.rodriguez@chsd117.org ACHS SFA Intervention Coordinator: Grant Murray, 847-395-9148, grant.murray@chsd117.org Lakes Community High School 1600 Eagle Way Lake Villa, IL 60046 847-838-7310 fax 847-838-3670 Dave Newberry, Principal LCHS Summer School Principal: Rebecca Holst, 847-838-7318, rebecca.holst@chsd117.org LCHS SFA Intervention Coordinator: Curt Onstad, 847-838-7623, curt.onstad@chsd117.org
General Summer School Information Focus The District 117 2016 summer school will offer five types of classes: Credit recovery for failures or incomplete grades. Credit bearing courses for a grade and credit. Enrichment courses. Bridge programs in preparation for the fall. Freshman Academy for selected students. Location Summer School courses will be held at both Antioch and Lakes High Schools. Students who enroll in the Freshmen Academy and Credit Recovery programs will attend their assigned school. All enrichment courses will be scheduled at each respective high school if enrollment allows and where the majority of the enrollment occurs. Registration To register for summer school classes, submit the course selection and registration forms along with payment to either high school s Student Services office. Registration deadlines vary see individual course offerings for details. Tuition and Fees Credit bearing and credit recovery courses are $220 (per.5 credit), except where noted. Full payment of tuition/fees is required at registration. If a student is eligible to change an incomplete from second semester, the cost is $50/week, with an initial deposit of $100. All outstanding school fees must be paid in full prior to enrolling in summer school courses. Class Limits/Cancellations Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is important since time slots and openings are limited. Classes without sufficient enrollment may be cancelled. Community High School District 117 students have first priority for enrollment purposes. Refunds No refunds will be made after Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Refunds will be applied toward future registration fees within District 117. Refunds will be issued only if the class is cancelled due to extenuating circumstances as determined by the principal. Summer School Calendar Dates, meeting times, and registration deadlines vary, based on the course. See Course Offerings and Calendar for details. Meeting Times Meeting times vary by course see individual offerings for details. Attendance/Tardy Policy Summer school is a voluntary regular education program, but students are required to attend all classes. Daily attendance is critical to a student s ability to be successful in summer school. If a student is ill, the parent/guardian should contact the school secretary at the respective buildings before 7:30 A.M. the day of the absence. At Lakes High School the number is 847-838-7623. At Antioch High School the number is 847-838-7762. Repeated tardiness will be cause for dismissal from class without credit or refund. NOTE: Since Summer School hours are limited, daily attendance is extremely important. For The Freshmen Academy a minimum of eighteen attendance days are required to receive credit. As a rule, students will be dropped from ANY summer school classes after two absences due to the compacted time and necessary instructional hours. Please plan vacations and camps accordingly. Exceptions should be appealed to each building principal. Transportation Bus transportation IS provided for ALL Summer Freshman Academy students. Any student displaying financial hardship my also qualify as well for free transportation with counselor or administrative approval. Students can be dropped off and picked up in the designated areas. Students who are licensed drivers may drive to summer school. Cars driven to campus should not be moved or entered until the students leave the campus at the end of their school day. Students must park in the student parking lots east of the respective buildings. Violators will be ticketed or towed at the expense of the owner. All vehicles parked on school grounds may be subject to search if the school administration suspects a violation of school rules. Students must register their vehicles with the main office on the first day of school. Closed Campus Both Antioch and Lakes High Schools are closed campus schools. Students must remain in the building until their last classes are completed. Students who leave campus during a session or during break will be considered unexcused and could be dropped from the course with a loss of fees and credit. Student Discipline Rules and regulations of the regular school year are in effect according to District 117 policies. Students removed from class for disruptive or inappropriate behavior may be dropped from the school program with a loss of fees and credit
Enrichment Courses: The Psychology of Marvels: Cost $50 June 6- June 10 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 9-12, no credit; no grade This non-credit course will examine the psychology of popular super heroes. Each day, there will be a different psychological focus relating to super heroes. Students will explore the psychological concepts as they relate to famous super heroes. Super heroes that will be examined include: Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, Batman, and Spiderman. ACT Prep: Cost $ 100 June 6- June 17 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 9-12; no credit; no grade This non-credit course will allow students to hone their ACT test preparedness. During the ACT Prep program, teachers will help students improve their knowledge base and test taking skills. Students will attend ten of sessions that will acquaint them with the expectations of the test, enable them to analyze their own results and sharpen their understanding of key skills covered on the test. Introduction to Film Studies: Cost $ 150 June 6- June 24 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 10-12; no credit; no grade This non-credit, three-week course introduces students to film study. As a class, we will view and analyze films representative of distinct genres. Questions we will consider include: How are film genres defined? What makes a film a classic? What separates art and entertainment in our culture? What does it mean to be culturally literate, and how do films play a role in this? Students will complete a creative final project, considering film adaptation from literary or dramatic sources. Bits and Bytes: Cost $150 June 6- June 24 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 9-12, no credit; no grade This non-credit, three-week course provides students the opportunity to explore Maker Spaces through 3D printing and laser engraving. The project-based hands on approach begins with an introduction to Rhino CAD software, an industry standard. Students will design and 3D print products within each unit, learning to troubleshoot and customize throughout each lab. Projects include making a flashlight and model rockets, both designed and built using computer software and hardware. This course is recommended for anyone interested in science, technology, or engineering fields. Art Drawing and Painting: Cost $150 June 6- June 24 7:45am- 12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 9-12, no credit; no grade Students will build skills in drawing and painting through a variety of media. The course allows students studio time for technique driven projects as well as independent study. Students will learn about and use the elements and principles of design. Students will develop their creative process and investigate new visual art concepts. This course will put emphasis on careers in the arts as well as discussion about Art in the world today.
English Course: Cost $100 June 13- June 24 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 9-12, no credit; no grade This two-week course is for any student that would like to improve their reading and writing skills. Students will be engaged in close reading strategies to improve their level of comprehension and their ability to infer meaning. Simultaneously, students will be guided through detailed stages of argumentative writing to produce a formal paper. All work will be done during class time. MATH AP Calculus Bridge Class: Cost $150 June 6- June 24 7:45am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non-credit, three-week course for incoming seniors is by teacher recommendation only. It is designed to bridge the curriculum between Algebra II Honors and AP Calculus AB or BC and requires a high level of mastery of all previous math classes. Students will be expected to make connections, think abstractly, and provide justifications while working numerically, geometrically, symbolically, and verbally. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. Integrated Math 2 Honors Bridge Class: Cost $150 June 6- June 24 7:45-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non-credit, three-week course is for recommended freshmen who meet the following criteria: NWEA math scores of 240-260 and/or EXPLORE math scores of 19-21. This course is required for students who have completed a middle school Algebra 1 course, and want to enroll in Integrated Math 2 Honors - the second-year course in D117 s integrated math curriculum. Units in basic geometry, geometric reasoning, one-variable statistics, and two-variable statistics will cover the standards aligned to D117 s Integrated Math 1 Honors course that are not taught in traditional Algebra 1 courses. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. SOCIAL STUDIES AP History Bridge Class: Cost $100 June 6- June 17 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May2 This non-credit, course is for recommended students who meet the following criteria: students interested in enrolling in either AP European History or AP United States History in the fall. The curriculum will focus on skills that will be successful in college level history courses. Skills such as effective reading, and note taking, thesis development, vocabulary development, document analysis, FRQ/DBQ, organization, and use of evidence to support claims will be emphasized. AP Human Geography Class: Cost $50 June 27- July 1 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non-credit course is recommended for students interested in enrolling in AP Human Geography in the fall. The curriculum will focus on skills including: writing Free Response Questions, analyzing data on maps, charts, and graphs in a college level history course, effective reading and study skills, and more. This course will support AP Human Geography students in being successful critical thinkers in a college level history course.
SCIENCE AP Physics 1 Bridge Class: Cost $50 June 6- June 10 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non- credit, one-week course is recommended for students enrolling in AP Physics 1 in the fall. The course will focus on re-learning the major content objectives students first learned freshman year in Physics and provides a review of the foundation needed for the breadth of information covered in AP Physics 1. AP Chemistry Bridge Class: Cost $50 June 6- June 10 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non- credit, one-week course is recommended for students enrolling in AP Chemistry in the fall. The course will focus on re-learning the major content objectives needed in order to begin the year in AP Chemistry. AP Biology Bridge Class: Cost $50 June 6- June 10 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 This non- credit, one-week course is recommended for students enrolling in AP Biology in the fall. The course will focus on learning the major Biology content objectives necessary to begin the year in AP Biology.
Credit Bearing Courses: Health: Cost $220 June 6- June 24 7:45am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Required 9, 1 semester,.5 credit Health education is a wellness-based class giving students an opportunity to develop life-long, healthy habits. Students will use problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they learn factual information to help them develop health behaviors. Topics include decision-making, stress management, nutrition, illegal drugs, wellness, communicable and non-communicable diseases; medicines; digestion and nutrition; drug, alcohol, and tobacco issues; human reproduction, pregnancy and basic structure and function of the human body. This course does not replace PE during the 2014-2015 school year. Life Resource Management (LRM): Cost $220 June 6- June 24 7:45am-12:00pm Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective 10-12, 1 semester,.5 credit This class is a must course for any student planning to live on their own. The majority of the topics will be project based experiences. Topics include: consumer rights and responsibilities, money management including checking and credit, and employment preparation. This course fulfills the Consumer Education graduation requirement. Driver Education: Cost $300 and a $20 permit fee to the Secretary of State in Illinois Location: Antioch Community High School) June 2 - July 14 Two-hour blocks, times will vary Registration Deadline: May 2 Students must be 15 by May 20, 2016 to enroll. A student may enroll in Driver Education at age 15, with parent permission. The course is a two-phase program consisting of at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 6 hours behind the wheel instruction including observation hours. Age will be the determining factor in receiving a seat in the program. Students must be 15 years old to be enrolled in Driver Education and to obtain an Illinois permit. Students must have passed eight courses within the past two semesters, this would include eighth grade year for freshman. Course fee of $300 and $20 permit fee to the Secretary of State of Illinois. Students will attend a 2-hour time block of classroom and behind the wheel/observation instruction. Classes will be offered at 7 a.m., 8 am, 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. Student attendance is critical for meeting curriculum and Illinois State law requires. After three days of absences, students will be dropped from the course, please notify teacher of any pre-scheduled absences as soon as possible. Classes will be held all week days in June; however, there will be no attendance on Fridays in July. Classes will be held at Antioch Community High School. Prerequisite: Successfully pass eight courses within the past two semesters and submit application to counselor.
Credit Bearing Courses - Continued: Summer Freshmen Academy Summer Freshman Academy (Invite only) (location: Lakes & Antioch Community High Schools) Registration occurs separately by building June 6- July 1 7:30am-11:45 am Registration Deadline: May 2 Elective,.5 credit Pass grade for those who complete the program satisfactorily This course is designed to foster reading, writing, math, and organizational skills for selected incoming freshmen. Students are reminded to please bring their summer read books each day. Incomplete Credit Recovery: For students with an Incomplete for Semester 2 May 27- June 3 Seating is limited - Times Assigned 7:45am-9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $50 Registration Deadline: May 26 Students who earn an Incomplete for a Semester 2 course (in lieu of a failing grade) may complete the course, according to the assignments given by the classroom teacher. These assignments will include independent work assigned by the original classroom teacher. A final grade of D will replace the incomplete upon satisfactory completion of the assignments. Full Semester Credit Recovery: June 6- June 24 as assigned - Seating is limited - Times Assigned 7:45am-9:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm For students who have failed a Semester 1 or 2 course Cost: $220 Registration Deadline: June 1 Students can recover.5 credits by completing 60 hours of course work. Satisfactory completion of a combination of online assignments and independent work will fulfill course requirements with a grade of P for Pass. No grade point value will be assigned.
District 117 Summer School Courses and Dates Incomplete Recovery Courses Friday, May 27- Friday June 3, 2016 Full Semester Credit Recovery Courses Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 24, 2016 Dates may vary by student and course Summer Freshmen Academy Summer Freshmen Academy (Invite only) Monday, June 6 Friday, July 1, 2016 Enrichment Courses Psychology of Marvels: Monday, June 6- Friday, June 10, 2016 ACT Prep: Monday, June 6- Friday, June 17, 2016 Bits and Bytes Monday, June 6- Friday, June 24, 2016 Film Course: Monday, June 6- Friday, June 24, 2016 Art, Drawing, and Painting Monday, June 6- Friday, June 24, 2016 English Monday, June 13- Friday, June 24, 2016 Bridge Courses AP Calculus Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 24, 2016 Integrated Math 2 Honors Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 24, 2016 AP History Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 17, 2016 AP Human Geography Bridge: Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1, 2016 AP Physics 1 Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10, 2016 AP Chemistry Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10, 2016 AP Biology Bridge: Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10, 2016 Credit Bearing Courses Health Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 24, 2016 Life Resource Management (LRM) Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 24, 2016 Driver Education: Thursday, June 2 - Thursday, July 14, 2016
Summer School 2016 Registration Student s School Student Name: LCHS/ACHS Year of Graduation: (Circle one) Address City Parent/Guardian Name Home Phone Daytime Phone Balance of School Fees as verified by Counselor: $ Drivers Ed Students: Birthday Students must have a counselor s approval to complete registration. Check with your counselor to be sure that your course selection meets your graduation requirements. Submit completed registration and payment to your school s Student Services Office no later than the registration date indicated. Counselor Name: Counselor Signature: Course Circle Choice of Time Slot Cost For all Enrichment, Bridge, and Credit-bearing Classes, the Registration Deadline is May 2 Bits and Bytes 7:45am- 12:00pm $150 Psychology of Marvels 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 Art, Drawing, and Painting 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 ACT Prep 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $100 English 10:00-12:00pm Film Course 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $150 AP Calculus Bridge 7:45am - 12:00pm $150 Integrated Math 2 Honors Bridge 7:45am - 12:00pm $150 AP History Bridge 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $100 AP Human Geography Bridge 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 AP Physics 1 Bridge 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 AP Chemistry Bridge 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 AP Biology Bridge 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $50 Health 7:45am - 12:00pm $220 Life Resource Management 7:45am - 12:00pm $220 Drivers Education Rank time preferences with 1 st -4 th choice 7 9, 8-10, 9-11, 10-12 Students will be notified of assigned time by June 1 $300, and $20 to Secretary of State Credit Recovery Registration Deadline: VARY Full Semester Credit Recovery Course Incomplete Credit Recovery Course List courses requested: 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm List courses requested: 7:45am- 9:45am or 10:00-12:00pm $220.00 $100 Deposit + $50/week, not prorated Payment: check # Date: Name on check: Credit Card: Visa/MasterCard # - - - Exp.: CVV: Name on card Address of cardholder: Fee Waiver approved for 2015-2016 school year: Checks will be processed mid-may once your student s chosen course is guaranteed to run.