Summer semester classes, traditional and online, will be offered at eight of our district high schools! Online, off site classes will also be offered.

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1 Summer semester classes, traditional and online, will be offered at eight of our district high schools! Online, off site classes will also be offered. SUMMER SEMESTER GENERAL INFORMATION DATES: Session 1: May 30 - June 30, 2011 Session 1: May 31 - June 23, 2011 Session 1: May 31 - June 29, 2011 Session 1: June 1 - June 22, 2011 ThunderRidge High School Session 1: June 1 - June 30, 2011 Session 1: June 6 - July 1, 2011 Session 2: June 29 - July 22, 2011 ThunderRidge High School OdysseyWare only. Off site/self paced Session 2: July 5 - July 28, 2011 OdysseyWare only. Off site/self paced Session 2: July 6 - August 1, 2011 OdysseyWare only. Off site/self paced Please check with your assigned high school counselor in order to register for an appropriate course or courses. It is the student s s responsibility to ensure through their counselor that the courses they take in summer school will meet their home school s s requirements for graduation, replacement credit and the impact of the course on a student s s GPA. 1

2 TIMES: See course descriptions on the school web site. Page 5 of this summer school at-a-glance has the individual school web site links. Times will be specific to each site. LOCATION: The Douglas County School District High School Summer Semester will be held at most high school campuses in DCSD. COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING COURSES: For 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students needing to earn certain specific core credits or for those needing to earn elective credits which will enhance fundamental skills, online coursework offers a powerful and engaging curriculum. Most of the work needed to earn a given credit will be completed in a computer lab using OdysseyWare or NovaNet Computer- Based Learning. ON LINE LEARNING FROM HOME, HOTEL, OR ANYWHERE INTERNET CONNECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IS ALSO AN OPTION WITH ODYSSEYWARE LEARNING. COSTS: TEACHER LED COURSES REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 20 STUDENTS TO OFFER THE COURSE. Pre-Registration: Monday, May 2, 2011 Thursday, May 26, 2011 Pre-Registration cost: $ per course for in-district students and $ per course for out of district students traditional classroom, online/off site-self paced Late Registration: Begins Friday, May 27, 2011 Late Registration cost: $ per course for in-district student and $ per course for out of district student traditional classroom, online/off site-self paced REGISTRATION FORM: Each school will post their summer school registration form on their web site. Please turn in the registration form and payment to the individual school. STUDENTS: Students entering 9th grade as well as students finishing 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades may enroll in the Summer Semester. One semester s elective and/or required credit (0.5 Carnegie Unit) toward graduation may be earned for each course taken. CREDITS: The High School Summer Semester is intended to: Provide the opportunity to earn credit for courses taken but failed during the previous year; Provide remediation to improve specific skills; or, Provide enrichment and advanced work opportunities. Summer high school courses offer academic or elective credit toward graduation. One semester of credit and a grade will be recorded on a student s high school transcript. This grade becomes part of the student s grade point average (G.P.A.) that is used in determining class rank in the Douglas County School District. 2

3 GRADE REPORTING: Final grades will be sent home at the conclusion of each session. Parents are welcome to contact Summer Semester teachers to discuss their student s progress. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Consistent attendance is essential to course completion. Because of the length of Summer Semester classes, there are no excused absences. Any student absent more than three times will be removed from class. Three tardies equal one absence. Any combination of absences and/or tardies that exceed the above limits will cause a student to be removed from class AND FORFEIT CREDIT AND ALL TUITION. STUDENT DISCIPLINE: THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE WILL BE ENFORCED DURING THE SUMMER SEMESTER AS IT IS DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR. The staff will deal with all breaches of conduct. Any student who does not abide by classroom and Summer Semester expectations will be asked to leave the program. A parent may be requested to pick the student up immediately. No credit will be awarded and no refunds will be given. REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All student registration for the Summer Semester will be completed on each respective high school campus. Early registration deadline for all campuses will be May 26, Cost per course is $225 for in-district students and $275 for out of district students. Late registration for all campuses will be May 27, Cost per course for late registration will be $250 for in-district students and $300 for out of district students. Obtain a registration form on the individual school web site and return to the campus you wish to attend. Complete one form for each student. Students may register for a maximum of two courses each. Make tuition checks payable to (Name of School) Summer Semester. Tuition must be paid on day of registration. Cash, credit cards and checks will be accepted. (Returned checks subject to a $35.00 charge.) 3

4 NO PHONE-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. REFUNDS SHALL ONLY BE MADE IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED due to lack of enrollment (minimum 20 students). Refunds will be issued after Summer Semester ends. COURSE SELECTIONS: When selecting courses for the Summer Semester, students should consult with a counselor or advisor at their school to ensure that their selection of courses meets high school graduation requirements. DCSD SUMMER SEMESTER LOCATIONS Location: ThunderRidge High School Summer School Administrator Kevin Gardner Todd Voge l Bruce Wright Mari Farley Rob Ceglie Mike Loitz Gregg Sheehan David Shadwell Address 5254 N. Meadows Dr. Castle Rock, CO Brookstone Dr. Parker, CO Cresthill Lane Highlands Ranch, CO Hilltop Road Parker, CO Mountain Vista Ridge Highlands Ranch, CO E. Bayou Gulch Rd. Parker, CO McArthur Ranch Rd. Highlands Ranch, CO Wildcat Reserve Pkway Highlands Ranch, CO

5 Comprehensive Summer School Catalogs. (Complete with course description, date, location, time and course number.). Visit their site here. Visit their site here. Visit their site here. Visit their site here. Visit their site here. Visit their site here. Visit their site here ThunderRidge High School. Visit their site here 5

6 Traditional Classroom Courses. These courses will be teacher taught. COMMUNICATION Public Speaking Public Speaking LANGUAGE ARTS Elements of Writing AP English Preparation, Literature and Composition English I, 1st Semester ThunderRidge High School English I, 2nd Semester ThunderRidge High School English II, 1st Semester ThunderRidge High School English II, 2nd Semester ThunderRidge High School Focus on Reading Study Skills for Incoming Freshman Not for Credit 6 Reading and Writing Strategies

7 Traditional Classroom Courses. These courses will be teacher taught. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Team Sports Strength and Conditioning MATHEMATICS Algebra I, 1st Semester ThunderRidge High School Algebra I, 2nd Semester ThunderRidge High School Algebra II, 1st Semester ThunderRidge High School Algebra II, 2nd Semester ThunderRidge High School Calculus A College Algebra 7

8 Traditional Classroom Courses. These courses will be teacher taught. MATHEMATICS Geometry, 1st Semester ThunderRidge High School Geometry, 2nd Semester ThunderRidge High School Improving Numeracy and Computation Skills Math Readiness for Incoming Freshman Not for Credit Trigonometry 8

9 Traditional Classroom Courses. These courses will be teacher taught. SCIENCE Accelerated Earth/Environmental Science ThunderRidge High School Biology, 1st Semester Biology, 2nd Semester Earth and Environmental Science Standards Course Not for Credit SOCIAL STUDIES United States Government United States History, United States History, 1945 to Present World History, Ancient Civilization 9

10 NOVANET COURSES These courses will be completed in the school computer lab using NOVANET Online Learning courseware. The program is supported by a classroom teacher. Small offline projects may be required at the teacher s discretion. ENGLISH English 9 A English 9 B English 10 A English 10 B 10

11 NOVANET COURSES ENGLISH English 11 A English 11 B English 12 A English 12 B 11

12 NOVANET COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES United States Government United States History, United States History, 1945 to Present World History, Ancient Civilization World History II World History, Upper Level World Geography ECONOMICS Economics 12

13 NOVANET COURSES MATHEMATICS Algebra I, 1 st Semester Algebra I, 2 nd Semester Algebra II, 1 st Semester Algebra II, 2 nd Semester Consumer Math A Consumer Math B Geometry 1 st Semester Geometry 2 nd Semester Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Integrated Math III 13

14 NOVANET COURSES SCIENCE Biology, 1 st Semester Biology, 2 nd Semester Chemistry, 1 st Semester Chemistry, 2 nd Semester Earth/Environmental Science, 1 st Semester Earth/Environmental Science, 2 nd Semester Physical Science, 1 st Semester Physical Science, 2 nd Semester ELECTIVES Health 14 Psychology

15 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES OFFERED AT: CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL LEGEND HIGH SCHOOL ROCK CANYON HIGH SCHOOL These courses will be completed in the school computer lab using OdyssseyWare Online Learning courseware. The program is supported by a classroom teacher. Small offline projects may be required at the teacher s discretion. OFFERED THROUGH CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL OFFERED THROUGH CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL OFFERED THROUGH PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL OFFERED THROUGH THUNDERRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL OdysseyWare courses will be completed offsite using Online Learning courseware. Internet access is required. Students will be expected to use access to communicate with the teacher. Students selecting this option should be both self motivated and have the ability to work independently without any type of direct supervision or direction. LANGUAGE ARTS English 9 A, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced English 9 B, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced 15

16 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES LANGUAGE ARTS English 10 A, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced English 10 B, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced English 11 A, 1st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced English 11 B, 2nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced 16

17 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES LANGUAGE ARTS English 12 A, 1st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced English 12 B, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced 17

18 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES MATHEMATICS Algebra I, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Algebra I, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Algebra II, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Algebra II, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Pre- Calculus Calculus, 1 st Semester Calculus, 2 nd Semester 18

19 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES MATHEMATICS Geometry, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Geometry, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Consumer Math, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Consumer Math, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced 19

20 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES MATHEMATICS Integrated Math Level I, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Integrated Math Level I, 2 nd Semester Integrated Math Level II, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Integrated Math Level II, 2 nd Semester Integrated Math III Offered through, off site/self paced 20

21 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES SCIENCE Biology, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Biology, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Chemistry, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Chemistry, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced 21

22 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES SCIENCE Earth/Environmental Science, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Earth/Environmental Science, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Physical Science, 1 st Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site, self paced Physical Science, 2 nd Semester Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced SOCIAL STUDIES Modern World United States Government United States Government Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced 22

23 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES United States History, Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced United States History, 1945 to Present Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced World History, Ancient Civilization Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced World History II Offered through, off site/self paced 23

24 ODYSSEYWARE COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced ECONOMICS Economics Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced Offered through, off site/self paced ELECTIVES Health Offered through, off site/self paced Psychology Offered through, off site/self paced ACT TEST PREPARATION Prep Not for Credit 24