Accelerated Course
Students in the accelerated program are expected to log in daily to the online platform. Login information will be sent through the student’s school email prior to the start of summer school. Students will also be expected to participate in discussions and collaborate with classmates as directed by their teacher. As summer school approaches, students should regularly check their school email for important course updates and session information.
Registration
- Students can register online or with their school counselor.
- Families can use the following link to access instructions for completing online registration: Online Registration Instructions
- Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20
- Payment: $200 per session. (Year-long courses require two sessions)
- Payment can be made on Revtrak or with the school cashier.
- Payment Deadline: Friday, May 15
- No refunds will be issued once the course begins.
Course Offerings:
| Course (grade level) | Number of sessions | |
|---|---|---|
| English | American Literature (11-12) | 2 |
| Chicago Literature (12) | 1 | |
| Mythology (12) | 1 | |
| Science | Honors Biology (9) *Prerequisite: Math I Honors |
2 |
| Family and Consumer Science |
Consumer Economics (9-12) | 1 |
| Social Studies | American Government (10-12) | 1 |
| Economics (10-12) | 1 | |
| Psychology (11, 12) | 1 | |
| US History (11-12) | 2 |
Student Expectations
- Log in daily and practice active communication with your instructor - Connect and check-in often
- Manage your time accordingly
- Teachers availability will be communicated by each teacher
- Communicate schedule conflicts with your teachers
- Students must keep up with all course work and pacing of the course work
- Credit recovery students who fall below 70%, or behind on the pacing will be required to attend the onsite Help Center in the Media Center at Sandburg. Notification of this will happen by 11:00am the day before being required to attend the Help Center.
- Model appropriate digital citizenship - Acceptable Use Policy is in effect! Inappropriate use of technology can result in a zero or being dropped from a course. Think critically and submit original work. The use of AI generated work can result in the student being dropped from the course.
Technology
All students will need a device and internet connection to engage in the summer school courses. It is recommended that they should use a computer or Chromebook instead of trying to complete the course work on a cell phone. If a student does not have a school issued device and they would like to use one, please submit an email to the Technology Help Desk at help@d230.org. During summer school, if there is a problem with a D230 issued device, please contact the help desk. If the student has problems with a log in or website for the course, they should contact their assigned teacher.