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2 HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY 4-6 INCOMING FRESHMEN 6 ENRICHMENT 7 GENERAL INFORMATION Courses for Incoming Freshman and High School Recovery cover a four week period from June 6 to July 1. Classes meet four days a week with the fifth day being set aside for office hours to meet with the teacher for the course as needed. Class size is limited to 25 students and a course may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Enrichment courses also cover a four week period but these courses have varying dates, times and grade level participation. GRADES Grades earned by Creighton Prep students from courses offered in summer school earn students appropriate credit for graduation and are included on the students transcripts. However, the grade does not replace the previous grade earned and is not included in calculating the student s cumulative average or GPA. Final grades for Creighton Prep students and non- Creighton Prep students will be reported to the respective schools as percentages. ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is imperative. Any student absent for more than 1 day or is tardy two times will be withdrawn from the course. Please do not ask for special consideration. No exceptions will be made for vacations or camps. There will be no refund of tuition when a student is dropped due to nonattendance. Students must be present for their final exams. Students may be asked to report on Fridays to make up missed class time. CALENDAR Monday, June 6: First day of classes Friday, June 10: Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, June 30: Last day of classes TUITION All tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration unless other arrangements are made with the Director of Summer Programs. A full refund, minus a $50 processing fee (non-creighton Prep students would receive a full refund, minus $75), may be obtained if a student withdraws from a course during the first week of Summer Programs (June 6-June 9). There will be no refunds after June 10. Please note that if tuition is not paid in full by Friday, June 10th, the student will be dropped from their course. Creighton Prep High School Students: $275/course Non-Creighton Prep High School Students: $275/course + $25 non-refundable registration fee Creighton Prep Incoming Freshman Students: $250/course Creighton Prep Enrichment Students: $275/course Non-Creighton Prep Enrichment Students: $275/courses + $25 non-refundable registration fee REGISTRATION Registrations for all courses except High School Recovery should be received by Friday, May 27, High School Recovery registrations will be accepted until Thursday, June 2, Registrations should be completed online at: CLASS HOURS Incoming Freshman Courses High School Recovery Courses Enrichment Courses Session 1: 7:30-8:55 Session 2: 9:05-10:30 Session 3: 10:40-12:05 Session 1: 7:30-9:45 Session 2: 9:50-12:05 Course times are listed on the registration form RULES & REGULATIONS The rules and regulations for the regular academic year as published in the Creighton Prep Student-Parent Handbook apply to summer programs, except for some dress code regulations, as described below. ABSENCE REPORTING Illness is to be reported before 9:00 a.m. to the Summer School Office by phone at: It is the responsibility of the student to stay current with their studies. Any deficiency in assignments, homework or testing must be resolved with the teacher. DRESS CODE REGULATIONS Student attire should be neat, clean and in good taste. All students must wear shoes or sandals. All shorts must be of a length that is within three inches of the knee. Clothes that are torn, shredded, tattered, in rags, full of holes or in poor taste, regardless of their current popularity in fashion are not considerable acceptable wear. Hats are never to be worn in the building during the school day (7:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.). Halter and tube-style tops for the female students are not allowed. Male students: earrings are not to be worn during the school day (7:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.). Violators will have their earrings confiscated by the teacher and turned over to the Director of Summer School. Hair should not exceed the collar, be of natural color and should be neat, clean and cut regularly. Punk hairstyles are not acceptable. Faces should be clean-shaven. Female students: Earrings may be worn on the ear and only on the ear. There should be no more than 2 earrings per ear. Hair is to be kept neat, of natural color and be clean. Punk hairstyles are not acceptable. DISCIPLINARY CODE VIOLATIONS Serious violations of the Disciplinary Code may result in immediate dismissal from Summer School with consequent loss of credit and tuition. The following are considered serious violations of the Disciplinary Code; however, this is not an all-inclusive list: Poor Classroom behavior Smoking on campus Leaving campus during the school day (students are not permitted in the parking lot during the school day (7:30-12:05) except upon arrival to and departure from school) Speeding or reckless driving Possession or use of alcohol or drugs (Alcohol or drug use or possession or possession of any drug-related paraphernalia will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate dismissal from Summer School). Truancy from any class or part of a class Any student expelled from the classroom will be sent to the Summer School Office and a call home will be made. Please note that students may be asked to report on Fridays because of disciplinary reasons throughout the week. INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE Each teacher maintains classroom discipline. The student must carry out reasonable corrective action the teacher may assign for classroom misconduct. Failure in this regard will be treated as a breach of school discipline and appropriate consequences will result. If a teacher expels a student from class, the student should report to the Summer School Office, demerits will be given, and a phone call to a parent will take place. STANDARD CONSEQUENCES Since Creighton Prep uses a demerit system the following consequences are guidelines for student actions. Repeated offenses may magnify these consequences. The demerit cards have a maximum of twelve demerits and students can earn them based on the following actions (please note this is not an exhaustive list). INFRACTION Lack of promptness to class Dress code violation Food or drink in classroom Out of bounds Inappropriate use of electronic devices Classroom misbehavior Other infractions CONSEQUENCE 1 demerit 1 demerit 2 demerits 2 demerits 5 demerits Discretion of teacher/ Director of Summer School Discretion of teacher/ Director of Summer School 2 Register online at creightonprep.org/register 3

3 The following courses are offered to any male/female students that are in grades Please note these courses are graded on a standard grading scale and the percentage grade will be reported back to the respective school. SCIENCE #33: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (SEMESTER 1) The course will introduce the student to the basic methods and concepts of scientific investigation by exploring the nature and interactions of matter and energy. This course is designed for students who need to make up one semester credit of a first semester Earth Science or 9th grade Physical Science Class. #34: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (SEMESTER 2) The course will introduce the student to the basic methods and concepts of scientific investigation by exploring the nature and interactions of matter and energy. This course is designed for students who need to make up one semester credit of a second semester Earth Science or 9th grade Physical Science Class. #35: CHEMISTRY This is a lab science course for students who need to make up one semester credit of high school Chemistry. #36: BIOLOGY This is a lab science course for students who need to make up one semester credit of high school Biology. HISTORY #25 WORLD HISTORY I: THE GREAT RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS TO 1600 (SEMESTER 1) A comprehensive study of world history from the development of the first four great river valley civilizations through the establishment of Greek and Roman civilization to the creation of nation states in Western Europe, the Renaissance, Reformation and age of exploration. Unit exams, weekly assignments, a short report, and a comprehensive final exam will serve as basis for evaluation. #26: WORLD HISTORY II: 1600 TO THE PRESENT (SEMESTER 2) European settlements of the New World through the Enlightenment, Age of Democratic Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Era of World Colonization into Changes of the 20th Century. Unit exams, weekly assignments, a short report, and a comprehensive final exam will serve as basis for evaluation. #27: U.S. HISTORY I: EARLY COLONIZATION TO 1876 (SEMESTER 1) A comprehensive study of American history from the early colonization period to the end of Reconstruction (1876). Special emphasis will be placed on the development of political and social institutions and customs which contribute to that character which is uniquely American. This course may use an independent study format depending on enrollment and teacher availability. Homework, unit exams, and a final exam will serve as a basis for evaluation. #28: U.S. HISTORY II: 1877 TO THE PRESENT (SEMESTER 2) This course covers the political, economic and social evolution of the United States of America from the Reconstruction to the 1980 s. This course may use an independent study format depending on enrollment and teacher availability. Homework, unit exams, and a final comprehensive exam will serve as the basis for evaluation. HUMANITIES #29: ENGLISH 9/10 This course covers basic grammatical skills and students will read a variety of literature. #30: ENGLISH 11/12 This course will focus on the areas of literature, writing, and public speaking. #31: THEOLOGY I & II This freshman course introduces students to the study of Sacred Scripture. Students will learn how to read and interpret the stories that are part of the Christian tradition and, through them, come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. Students will explore how God has called human beings to a covenant life based on abiding love and a deep sense of justice. #32 THEOLOGY III/IV The purpose of this course is to help students to understand that in and through the Church they Encounter the living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the way in which the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by Him throughout history through the Holy Spirit. Students will learn about the Church s 2,000 years of history and come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ, which has both divine and human elements. Students will learn how events in the life of the Church have contributed to the development of our understanding of the sacred nature of the Church. It is a suitable credit-recovery course for Ecclesiology (study of the Church) or Church History. This is a self-paced, computer-based course and the instructor will serve as a facilitator. #40: SPANISH I (SEMESTER 2) This course is designed for students who failed second semester Spanish I or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of a first year Spanish course. The course will emphasize grammar and vocabulary. #41: SPANISH II (SEMESTER 2) This course is open to students who failed second semester of Spanish II or anyone who wants to improve upon their knowledge of a second year Spanish course. MATH #21 HONORS GEOMETRY This course is for a high achieving math student who may have had previous experience studying Geometry. Students will receive one year of high school credit for this course. Please Note: All of the following math classes are student-paced programs. It is assumed that students have had one full year of instruction in the subject matter. Teachers will be in the classroom to provide individualized instruction to aid the students with the completion of the required units. Some students may be able to complete the course requirements in less than the four weeks allowed. No students will be allowed more than the four weeks. Students unable to complete the requirements in the time allowed will receive a failing grade. Students will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic core course requirements in the appropriate math level. Also Note: It is assumed that all students are taking the course for one semester credit and that it is the second semester of the course that needs to be completed. If a student s high school requires a full year credit in the class, special arrangements must be made with the teacher. #37: ALGEBRA I C This course is designed for a student who failed Algebra I or is recommended to receive further instruction or review. #38: GEOMETRY This course is designed for a student who failed Geometry or is recommended to receive further instruction or review. #39: ALGEBRA II This course is designed for a student who failed Algebra II or is in recommended need of further instruction. The focus will be on basic concepts of Advanced Algebra. B A 4 Register online at creightonprep.org/register 5

4 The following courses are offered to incoming freshmen by invitation only. Others seeking enrollment in these courses need approval from the Director of Summer School. Please note these courses are graded on a standard grading scale. ENRICHMENT COURSES INCOMING FRESHMAN COURSES #07 INCOMING FRESHMAN MATH This course will review the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division covering fractions and decimals as well as pre-algebra skills. #14 ART: TOPIC FOR THE SESSION: CERAMICS This course will teach students the basic vocabulary and techniques required for students to create pottery. The class size is limited to 12. The course is open to 5th and 6th grade students. #15 COLLEGE APPLICATION BOOT CAMP Get a jump on the college application process by polishing your resume, writing your college application essays, and exploring the Common Application. Students will work collaboratively to brainstorm ideas, write, and revise their essays so they make a great first impression. #08 INCOMING FRESHMAN ENGLISH This course is designed for students entering the 9th grade and will focus on reading comprehension, summary, and analysis through use of both fiction and nonfiction. It will also work with vocabulary acquisition and basic writing assignments similar to those experienced during freshman year. The work in this class will be intensive and will require students to work outside of class. #16 CSI: CP Have you ever wanted to be a crime scene investigator?! Use the science and techniques that real CSI investigators use in the field of forensic science. Activities include fingerprint lab, impression evidence, hair analysis, crime scene processing, analyses of blood and skeletal remains, identifying trace substances, and identifying forgeries. The final exam will be the processing of a simulated crime scene. There will be guest speakers and a field trip to the Douglas County Crime Lab. #19: WEIGHT TRAINING This course is designed to help the novice or the experienced weight lifter. A variety of weight lifting methods will be covered, including how proper weight training can help performance in a variety of sports. Methods of increasing muscular strength, power, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic fitness will also be covered. The class size is limited to 30. The course is open to incoming freshman. 6 Register online at creightonprep.org/register Register online at creightonprep.org/register 7

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