Summer School - Academic
General Information
- Dates & Registration
- Credit Recovery course platform
- Accelerated courses platform
- Student Expectations
- Technology
Dates & Registration
Summer School 2025 will be available in an online and blended format for students.
Dates:
- Session One- June 9th- June 30th
- Session Two- July 7th- July 24th
Cost-$200 per course per session
Registration:
- Credit Recovery course registration will take place with the assistance of the School Counselors during the course selection process starting in January.
- Accelerated Course registration will be made available through Arena Scheduling in Skyward starting January 13, 2025. Students and families will be able to sign up for and submit payment for courses at that time.
- How to sign up for summer school courses (instructions)
Credit Recovery course platform
Students that are attempting to recover credits that were not completed during the school year will be using an online platform to complete the course requirements. They will be assigned to a District 230 staff member that will monitor and facilitate the course programming during the session that they were scheduled in.
Students in the credit recovery program are expected to log in daily to the Edgenuity platform. Students will receive this login information from the teacher through their school email account before the summer school session begins.
Students should also download the Remind App for additional communication from the staff member.
Course Offerings:
- English: Freshmen English, Sophomore English, American Literature
- English Learners: EL 2, EL 3/4
- Math: Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Consumer Math
- Physical Education / Health: Freshmen/Sophomore PE, Junior/Senior PE, Health
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science
- Social Studies: American Government, Consumer Economics, Economics, US History, Psychology
Accelerated courses platform
Students that are working ahead on credits will be working through our Canvas platform system with an assigned District 230 staff member to complete the course. To enroll for the full year course, register for both sessions one and two.
Students in the accelerated program are expected to log in daily to the online platform. Students will receive this login information from the teacher through their school email account before the summer school session begins. Students will be asked to participate in course discussions and collaborate with classmates as directed by their teacher.
Course Offerings (Grade Level):
- English:
- American Literature (11-12): register for both session one and two
- Chicago Literature (12)
- Mythology (12)
- Family & Consumer Science:
- Science:
- Honors Biology (9): register for both session one and two
- Social Studies:
- American Government (10-12)
- Economics (10-12)
- Psychology (11, 12)
- US History (11-12): register for both session one and two
Student Expectations
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Log in daily and practice active communication with your instructor - Connect and check-in often
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Manage your time accordingly
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Teachers availability will be communicated by each teacher
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Communicate schedule conflicts with your teachers
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Students must keep up with all course work and pacing of the course work
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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.
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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.
Contact
Jame Holt- Summer School Coordinator
Heide Lavaque- Summer School Assistant
Summer School Phone Number: 708-745-5261