Verona Area School District Distrito Escolar del Área de Verona

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1 Verona Area School District Distrito Escolar del Área de Verona Summer 2015 Verano de 2015 Online registration opens April 1st at 5:00 pm All other programs follow the same registration process as last year. Las inscripciones en línea (Internet) empiezan el 1 de abril a las 5:00 de la tarde Todos los otros programas de verano seguirán el mismo proceso de inscripción del año pasado.

2 English Summer School 2015 Manual - Pages 5-19 Español: Escuela de Verano 2015 Páginas

3 Summer School 2015 Dear Parents and Students, The Verona Area School District is committed to providing opportunities for a summer experience that is filled with academic exploration, enrichment experiences and curricular reinforcement for all students. The courses listed within have been proposed and designed to be as enriching as they are engaging. As you read through the Summer 2015 brochure with your child, you will find a listing and course description of courses for grades Pre-K to 12 th. When registering your student, please make sure that you are selecting courses based upon your child s CURRENT grade for the academic year. Please note that these courses are in addition to many of the same opportunities offered in years past, which will also continue this summer. Help fill your child s summer with learning, discovery, and fun. Consider taking advantage of these summer opportunities for students in the Verona Area School District. We look forward to working with you and your child. Enjoy your summer! Pamela K. Hammen Summer School Principal Beth Mason Summer School Secretary Registration Information Online registration will open on Wednesday, April 1 st at 5:00 pm and will end Friday, April 17 th at 11:00 pm. If you do not have access to a computer or would like some help with registration on April 1 st, we will have computer labs open at Savanna Oaks Middle School for parents to access from 4:45-8:00 pm. A paper copy of the Summer School Registration Form is also available at all school offices for those without computer access. Class requests submitted by paper registration will be added by VASD staff during the first day of registration. The district will strive to provide registration access to all families for summer school classes. Online web address for registration is located on the district webpage. Please click on the link titled, Summer School Payment Information Summer School 2015 course fees are collected on the first day of class. All fees will be waived for students receiving free/reduced lunches during the year. If paying by check, please make the check payable to the Verona Area School District. Payment in this manner is ONLY for summer school classes. Complete the separate registration and payment for any camps and Nat activities that may also be listed within this summer programming guide. Further Questions? Call (608) or VASD_summer@verona.k12.wi.us 1

4 SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM (For those without access to register for summer school online) Parent/Guardian Address City Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone #1 Emergency Contact Work Phone Cell Phone #2 Phone # Online registration is the preferred and quickest way to register for summer school. The summer school link is located on the district website. Simply click on the link titled, Summer School 2015 to register. Since some of our families do not have access to register online, a paper copy registration is available. Please use your child s current grade level when deciding on a class. Use the same form to register more than one child per family. A confirmation letter will be sent after the registration period closes. Please return the completed form to the school office or send it to: Summer School Registration, 700 N. Main Street, Verona, WI by April 10. Do not send fees with this registration 1. Student s Name Current Grade Age Current Attendance School Note any health concerns Bussing Needed? (Circle One) Yes No Pick-up/Drop-off Same as above? (Circle One) *Yes No *If Drop-off/Pick-up address is different, please note here: 1st choice: Class Title Session 2 nd choice: Class Title Session Have Further Questions? Give us a call at (608) or us at vasd_summer@verona.k12.wi.us 2

5 K-8 Summer School 2015 Savanna Oaks Middle School will be the location for Elementary and Middle Summer School programming, with possible over-flow at Stoner Prairie Elementary School. Classes will range in size from 18 to 36 students, depending upon the number of instructors for each course. Interested teachers have proposed courses that incorporate literacy, math, problem solving and technology experiences in their proposed offerings. These summer opportunities may also include time for drama, arts, hands-on investigations and experiential learning. All courses will be offered by certified teachers at no cost to students, with the exception of a small materials fee for certain classes using significant materials. All fees will be waived for students receiving free/reduced lunches during the year. Sessions/Times The 2015 Elementary/Middle Summer School session will run for 4 days/week for up to 4 weeks, from July 6th July 30th, During this 4-week session, available learning experiences will be offered in 3 time sequences: Session Length Dates Time A 8 days 7/6 to 7/16 8:30-11:00 am B 8 days 7/20 to 7/30 8:30-11:00 am C 16 days 7/6 to 7/30 8:30-11:00 am Student Drop-off/Pick-up All Elem/Middle school students are to be dropped-off at the front entrance of Savanna Oaks Middle School (address below). Classes begin at 8:30 am; please do not drop your child off prior to 8:20 am. Classes end at 11:00 am, please pick your child-up in the front of Savanna Oaks Middle School. Savanna Oaks Middle School 5890 Lacy Road Fitchburg, WI Bus Transportation School buses will be made available for students needing transportation to school through First Student Bus Company. Families will need to inform the district at the time of registration if bus transportation is needed. First Student Bus Company will arrange routes along with pick-up and drop off points to efficiently transport our students with bussing needs. Attendance Students attending Elem/Middle School Summer School must be present for all days of their chosen session. If your child is unable to do so due to other summer commitments, please do not register for that session. Your cooperation in this enables us to maintain full class-sizes and provide more opportunities to all VASD students. In the event of illness or a family emergency, please notify our office at (608) Thank you! 3

6 High School Summer School The Verona Area High School will be offering a small number of summer school electives, each worth a.5 credit towards graduation. Space within these classes is limited. Sessions/Times There is only one session for VAHS courses, which runs from July 6 th to July 30 th. Students meet Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm. (Week four ends on Thursday, July 30th). Please contact course instructors for further information. Bus Transportation School buses will be made available for students needing transportation to school through First Student Bus Company. Families will need to inform the district at the time of registration. First Student Bus Company will arrange routes along with pick-up and drop off points to efficiently transport our students with bussing needs. Attendance Students must adhere to the attendance/participation guidelines of each class in order to receive credit. In the event of illness or a family emergency, please notify our office at (608) Thank you! 4

7 2015 Summer Elementary Summer School Course Offerings Public Course Offerings The Five R s (Reading, writing, arithmetic, art and Recess) Instructor: Shrader, Kevin Session: A or B Grades: K-1 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in Kindergarten or grade 1. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Students will spend a portion of each morning reading "good fit" books, writing stories, solving math problems, creating simple art projects, and enjoying a little recess time. While not intended to be a remedial class, it will keep children actively engaged in learning experiences. Identical classes will be offered during both two-week sessions. Fee: $5.00 Kid Scientist Extraordinaire Instructor: Jones, Elizabeth Session: A or B Grades: K-1 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in Kindergarten or grade 1. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Students will be able to use first-hand experiences to gain scientific knowledge, conduct scientific experiments using the scientific method, make predictions and draw conclusions and explain the experiment results both verbally and in writing. Fee: $5.00 Coding with Kodable Instructor: Johnson, Geoffrey Session: A or B Grades: K-3 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in Kindergarten or grades 1, 2, or 3. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Coding with Kodable is an introductory course in programming. Kodable introduces basic coding concepts and logic used in every programming language such as sequences, functions, loops, conditions, and debugging. Additionally, Kodable makes programming fun for kids by transforming coding into a puzzle game, complete with furry characters called fuzzes, and an engaging storyline revolving around their adventures on a foreign planet. Fee: $0.00 5

8 Maker Madness Instructors: Otis, Amy & Huttner, Karie Session: B Grades: K-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in Kindergarten or grades 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: If you enjoy making and doing, this class is for you! During this summer school experience students will explore Minecraft, make circuits and program rolling robots and print in 3D all while letting their imagination run wild. In true Makerspace fashion, students will get down to the nitty gritty of how and why things work to be able to use the process for their own creation. Also, students will work with various forms of technology to document their creative process and tell stories relating to their creations. Fee: $10.00 World Explorers Instructor: McBride, Gabrielle Session: C Grades: K-2 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in Kindergarten or grade 1, or 2. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: In this 4-week course, students will learn about various countries around the world; from the artwork, food and music to the history, geography and culture. We will study two different countries/cultures every week. The countries of study (from five of the seven continents) include: South Africa, Australia, Mexico, Ireland, China, India, Spain, and Germany (please note: country selection subject to change). Students will gain a broader understanding of the many diverse cultures in our world and will better understand their fellow classmates, teachers and even people they will meet and interact with in their day-to-day lives. This crosscurricular course focuses on art, history, reading, writing, language and music. Students will participate in a wide range of activities, including (but not limited to): watching and responding to SmartBoard videos, assisting with food preparation and tasting, creating individual and group cultural art projects, learning new languages, listening, creating and dancing to music and reading/presenting about the various countries of study. Fee: $15.00 Science is Everywhere Instructor: Frei, Christine Session: C Grades: 2-3 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 2 or 3. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Dabble in science! Do you want to be a scientist? Come and join us! Fee: $0.00 6

9 Sports Spectacular Instructor: Rammer, Ryan Session: A or B Grades: 1-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: This course is perfect for the sports enthusiast or the kid who is looking for something new to play out at recess. We will focus on sportsmanship, basic skill development, rules of the game, and just plain having fun! We will include many variations of commonly played sports and also teach new and exciting games and activities. These may include and are not limited to: basketball, soccer, football, kickball, volleyball, relay races, obstacle courses, and more! A special water day is planned for the end of the class! Be sure to wear sports appropriate clothing, wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. We will use the gym in inclement weather. Fee: $0.00 Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor: Zimmer, Laura Session: A or B Grades: 2-3 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 2 or 3. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: I am excited to take your child on a fun summer school journey! We will spend two weeks learning yoga poses and practicing mindfulness activities through arts and crafts and storytelling. Yoga and mindfulness go hand-in hand. Yoga is an ancient practice, which helps to improve flexibility, strength and balance as well as increasing the ability to concentrate, improve body-awareness and self-image and reduces stress. Mindfulness is learning how to tap into the now and appreciate all things happening in the present moment. It also helps to reduce stress and become happier, kinder and more compassionate individuals. I look forward to providing your child with the tools they will use to achieve this! Fee: $ Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Reading, Writing, and Math with Technology and Nature Instructor: Feifarek, Jeanette Session: C Grades: 2-3 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 2 or 3. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Students will have many fun opportunities to review reading, writing and math skills with the use of technology, nature and books. We will observe and research summer life around us; including flowers, insects and birds. ipads and laptops will be available for literacy and math activities. Fee: $2.00 7

10 Art and More Instructor: Feiner, Lois Session: A or B Grades: 2-4 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 2, 3, or 4. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Take a fun-filled course this summer in the art room! Students will create art using a variety of media and topics as inspiration. Free choice time will also be offered focusing on reading for fun and games to practice with numbers, telling time and counting money. Fee: $5.00 Around the World in 8 Days - Trip 1 and Trip 2 Instructor: Miller, Jane Session: A or B Grades: 2-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 2, 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Around the World in 8 Days Trip 1 (Session A) All aboard! Take an exciting journey with us as we take a spin around the world. Together we will explore the following places: Kenya in Africa, the Arctic Polar Region, China in Asia, the Outback in Australia (with an Aboriginal focus), France in Europe, Mexico in North America, and Brazil in South America. Culture and language will be celebrated with literacy and the arts. The world is calling you! Fee: $5.00 for each class or $10.00 for both Description: Around the World in 8 Days - Trip 2 (Session B) Pack your bags and bring your passport as we travel the world. We will make stops on all seven continents: Egypt in Africa, Antarctica, Japan in Asia, Australia, Germany in Europe, Canada in North America, and Peru in South America. We will learn about unique customs through reading, math, art, music, and games. Your adventure awaits! Fee: $5.00 for each class or $10.00 for both Learn to Type Instructor: Speth, Erin Session: A or B Grades: 3-4 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3 or 4. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Students will be introduced to keyboarding and touch typing. Students will learn that they don't have to look at the keys to type and, through continued practice, will ultimately become faster at typing. We'll play fun typing games and create some projects using their new skills. Fee: $0.00 8

11 African Drum and Dance Instructor: Kansteiner, Avery Session: A or B Grades: 3-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Students in the African Drum and Dance class will learn the basics of West African drum and dance as well as cultural and historical aspects of this tradition. They will learn how to play the hand drum called a djembe and the dunduns, which are played with sticks. They will learn some basic African Dance moves and practice with music. They will also engage in activities and discussions where they reflect on the role of culture and identity in the world. Students should be willing to participate in all activities listed, including drumming, dancing, and some more reflective and academic activities. Fee: $5.00 Drama Club Instructor: Moldenhauer, Katy Session: A or B Grades: 3-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: In Drama Club students will be working together to put on a live theater performance. All students will have an important role in the show, either as an actor, set designer, costume designer, sound designer, or stage grip. Most students will perform multiple roles. Students will learn speaking and listening skills, work on reading with fluency and expression, and gain confidence in speaking in front of an audience. Students will be able to use their creativity in creating sets and costumes for the final performance. This is a course designed for any child interested in theater (on stage or behind the scenes) and for all ability levels! Fee: $5.00 Multicultural Art Experience Instructor: Adams, Ciera Session: A or B Grades: 3-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: This course will give 3-5th grade students the opportunity explore art themes and methods from non-western cultures. The skills that they will gain will include, but are not limited to identifying and creating styles of art from cultures other than their own, being able to communicate about art in an anthropological point-of-view, and understand how their own art influences society and culture. Fee: $

12 Folk Tales Around the World Instructor: Shaw, Sarah Session: A Grades: 3-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: Students will explore folktales from around the world. Throughout the course choose a folktale to present in the form of a brief reader's theater play. Students will also research the history of the folk tales and the country from which it came to share with their peers as part of the final class presentation. Students will work on their reading fluency and comprehension, researching and writing skills, and speaking and presentational skills. Fee: $0.00 Crazy Cubing Class Instructors: DeWerd, Kayleen and DeWerd, Kyler Session: A Grades: 3-5 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students registered by incorrect grade will be automatically disenrolled. Description: In this class you will learn how to solve a 2x2, 3x3, and pyraminx Rubik s cubes! The $20 course fee will include one of each of these high-quality cubes to begin your cube collection. In our two weeks together we will discuss how to effectively solve three cubes using strategies, notations, and algorithms. These fun techniques will help you solve all other cubes. You will continue to get faster as you practice to become a speedcuber! You will even create your own cube out of LEGOS. Let the cubing begin! Fee: $

13 2015 Middle School Summer School Course Offerings Courses Open to Public Registration Introduction to Woodworking Instructor: Smith, Phill Session: A or B Grades: 5-7 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 5, 6, or 7. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: ***Class held at Verona Area High School! Bus riders will need to ride high school buses*** This course will introduce students to woodworking machines, processes, and materials used in the woodworking industry. Students will construct a small woodworking project in this two week course. Examples of projects may include, bird houses, gumball machines, or small shelves. Fee: $10.00 Math Lab Mania! Instructor: Leibfried, Andrea Session: A Grades: 5-7 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 5, 6, or 7. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Math Lab Mania! Did you think science was the only class you should be doing labs in? Well, you are wrong. If you want to complete hands-on labs that require you to stretch your brain and think mathematically, this is the section for you. Math labs will include: catapults, bouncy balls, cars, kites, towers, dice, games, a summer Olympics and much, much more. Come to have fun and learn some unique mathematical concepts all at the same time. Fee: $0.00 Bling! Bling! Money is my thing! Instructor: Leibfried, Andrea Session: B Grades: 5-7 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 5, 6, or 7. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Bling! Bling! Money is my thing! Like money? Want to make the most out of your allowance and birthday checks? Come to class to learn how to budget to have the things you want. Complete a checkbook challenge, invest in a mock stock market, learn how to save money for college or your next cool cell phone, learn how credit cards work, and much, much more. If you re curious about money and want to learn more, I ll see you soon. Fee: $

14 Kids Be Fit Instructor: Lehnherr, Diana Session: C Grades: 5-8 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 5, 6, 7, or 8. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Do you like to cook? Do you like to create things? Kids Be Fit is a class that combines nutrition and cooking with a focus on local, seasonal foods. Each participant will learn how to cook healthy meals and snacks as well as understand what foods have a positive and negative effect on the body Fee: $15.00 Gardening & Growing 101 Instructor: Cohen, Ross Session: C Grades: 5-8 Notice: Please only enroll your child if they are CURRENTLY in grades 5, 6, 7, or 8. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: ***Class held at Badger Ridge Middle School! Bus riders will need to ride high school buses*** Students will help build and maintain the new Badger Ridge Community Garden and Edible Forest. Students will learn about growing produce from seeds and will learn how to use the food they grow. Getting dirty and physical work such as weeding and planting seeds will happen daily. Much of each day will be spent outside. Students are responsible for their own sun protection. Fee: Understanding Social Issues through Media Literacy Instructors: Mulryan, Mindy & Burandt, Tracy Dates: July 6 th to July 30 th Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 8, 9, 10, or 11 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. ***Class held at Verona Area High School! Bus riders will need to ride high school buses. This class is for credit *** Description: Learning about and understanding past and current social issues through the use of television, movies, music and written works. Students will learn how to analyze media messages and become more informed consumers and citizens as a result. (Social Studies or English credit) Credit:.5 Fee: $

15 Lit and School Success Instructors: Koenig, Danielle, Kasten, Kyle, and Elms, Sarah Dates: July 6 th to July 30 th Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 8 or 9 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. ***Class held at Verona Area High School! Bus riders will need to ride high school buses. This class is for credit *** Description: Get a head start on next year in high school! Literacy & School Success is designed to boost your success in high school by improving the skills needed to do just that! Read to succeed: learn, practice, and apply the reading skills and strategies needed to succeed in your classes next year. Boost grades: complete reading and work on assignments now for your courses in the fall. Freshman~ you will start the year knowing more than 7 high school teachers, know your way around the school, work in all the labs, and know how to use key technology, apps, and tools at the high school. All students will increase their grades and achievement in less time with proven systems to organize, track, plan, and complete your high school and life workload. Credit:.5 Fee: $0.00 BY TEACHER INVITE ONLY SEE TEACHER IF YOU THINK THIS COURSE APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENT. (ann.fredrickson@verona.k12.wi.us) Algebra 1B (Invite Only) Instructor: Fredrickson, Ann Dates: July 6-July 30 (4 weeks) Times: 8am-12pm Notice: This course is intended for incoming freshman who need to complete Algebra. Description: Invitation only for students who require time and resources to complete Algebra in order to be appropriately enrolled in Geometry as a freshman. Class offered at VAHS with successful completion earning.5 general math credit. Credits:.5 Fee: $0.00 BY TEACHER INVITE ONLY SEE TEACHER IF YOU THINK THIS COURSE APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENT. (julie.jenewein@verona.k12.wi.us) ELL Summer Literacy & Orientation to High School Instructor: Julie Jenewein Dates: July 6 th to July 30 Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grade 8 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled 13

16 Description: Current 8th grade ELL students are invited to attend this summer skill building and orientation to high school opportunity. We will be working on literacy, math and study skills in this four week course, as well as providing information as to what is like to be a freshman at Verona Area High School. Each Friday we will also take a trip to the Verona Public Library where students can check out summer reading materials. Credit:.5 Fee: $

17 2015 High School Summer School Offerings Open to Public Enrollment NON-CREDIT OPTION Engineering Fundamentals Instructor: Boehm, Rick Dates: July 20 th to July 30 th (9 Days Only) Time: 8am-12pm Prerequisites: None Description: Students will learn the engineering design process, learn a 3D modeling program called inventor and solve a problem by the end of the session using engineering and stem principles. Fee: $0.00 AP Skills Boot Camp Instructor: Domres, Sarah Dates: July 20 th to July 30 th (9 Days Only) Time: 8am-12pm Prerequisites: None Description: Are you considering taking an AP (Advanced Placement) class? Are you new to AP? Do you feel you could have stronger study skills to succeed in your high school classes? AP Boot Camp might be just what you need. This is a team taught class with Ms. Bailey and Ms. Domres. We will work on study habits, reading & writing strategies, group work skills, note-taking, memory strategies and more! Plus, it's summer so we will be sure to have some fun. If you are taking AP Psychology or AP Lang, this class is strongly recommended. It is only for two weeks and lasts for the first two hours of the day. Following boot camp, those enrolled in AP Psych or AP Lang should sign up for those summer school classes for the following two hours. This is a not for credit offering. Fee: $0.00 AP Psych Boot Camp Instructor: Domres, Sarah Dates: July 20 th to July 30 th (9 Days Only) Time: 8am-12pm Prerequisites: You should be enrolled in AP Psychology for the school year. Description: Anyone interested in taking AP Psychology for the upcoming year is encouraged to take this class. We will work on summer work, psychological thinking, how to read and take notes specifically from the AP Psych textbook, how to watch our AP videos and learn from them, and much more. This class is especially encouraged if this is the first AP class you've taken. You will be introduced to the high expectations of the AP program and how to navigate 15

18 available psychology resources. This is not covered in the traditional classroom setting so AP Psych Boot Camp is the one place to get it! This class is taught by Ms. Domres. This is a not for credit offering. Fee: $0.00 AP Language Boot Camp Instructor: Bailey, Jaren Dates: July 20 th to July 30 th (9 Days Only) Time: 8am-12pm Prerequisites: You should be enrolled in AP Language and Composition for the school year. Description: Students in AP Language Boot Camp will have an introduction to some of the foundational skills necessary for success in the AP Language classroom. Students will work on analyzing speeches and essays for argument and stylistic elements, writing both argumentative and rhetorical analysis essays, practice taking AP practice tests and work through the summer reading assignment. This is a not for credit offering. Fee: $

19 FOR CREDIT OPTIONS Health Education Instructors: Verhelst, Greg & Hasse, Carly Dates: July 6th to July 30th Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 9, 10, or 11 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: This course is required for graduation. This is for credit and will meet each day from 8am to noon. Class will be held in Room D137 in the high school. This course is a required course for graduation for all high school students. The curriculum for this course is the same as the course offered during the school year. Students that complete and pass this course will be given.5 credits required for graduation. This must be a four-week course Mon. through Friday for 4 weeks (except the last week, which ends on Thursday). If a student misses more than three classes they will not pass the class. Credit:.5 Fee: $15.00 Understanding Social Issues through Media Literacy Instructors: Mulryan, Mindy & Burandt, Tracy Dates: July 6 th to July 30 th Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 8, 9, 10, or 11 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Learning about and understanding past and current social issues through the use of television, movies, music and written works. Students will learn how to analyze media messages and become more informed consumers and citizens as a result. (Social Studies or English credit) Credit:.5 Fee: $0.00 Lit and School Success Instructors: Koenig, Danielle, Kasten, Kyle, and Elms, Sarah Dates: July 6 th to July 30 th Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 8 or 9 may take this course. Students registered by incorrect grade will automatically be disenrolled. Description: Get a head start on next year in high school! Literacy & School Success is designed to boost your success in high school by improving the skills needed to do just that! Read to succeed: learn, practice, and apply the reading skills and strategies needed to succeed in your classes next year. Boost grades: complete reading and work on assignments now for your courses in the fall. Freshman~ you will start the year knowing more than 7 high school teachers, know your way 17

20 around the school, work in all the labs, and know how to use key technology, apps, and tools at the high school. All students will increase their grades and achievement in less time with proven systems to organize, track, plan, and complete your high school and life workload. Credit:.5 Fee: $0.00 Algebra Part I, Part II and Geometry Part I, Part II Instructor: TBD Dates: July 6th to July 30 Time: 8am-12pm Notice: Only students CURRENTLY enrolled in grades 9, 10, or 11 may take this course. Description: Students can enroll in Algebra or Geometry to finish credits not completed in the school year or to advance to the next course. For example, a student may wish to take Algebra Part I so that they may enroll in Algebra Part II in the fall. Likewise, a student who passed one semester of Algebra or Geometry but failed the other semester can retake the semester failed so that they may continue in the math course sequence in the fall. Credit:.5 Fee: $