Summer School Accelerated Courses Summer School accelerated courses are offered through a partnership with BSD Online to serve students wanting to increase their level of coursework in a content area beyond what they could accomplish within a standard 4- year high school schedule. These courses provide the same breadth, depth and rigor as their classroom counterparts but in a highly accelerated summer format. They demand proven ability and knowledge in the subject, discipline and time management. Students successfully completing these courses will gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed for success in the next course in the sequence. BSD Online curriculum allows students a chance to work from anywhere, anytime. There are interactive lessons, printable study and practice assignments and quizzes with instant feedback. This blended online and physical classroom model provides the needed supports to finish an entire year of curriculum in the short timeframe. Audience Any BSD incoming 9th or 10 th grader who has a plan for an additional year of the subject. Upperclassmen are considered on a case-by-case basis Prerequisites Proven track record of success in the subject - A s in prior coursework and strong standardized test scores Highly organized, persistent and disciplined. Proven attendance record. Counselor recommendation and approval required Credits and Grading Accelerated courses receive 1.0 credit (full year) and the marks earned will be placed on the student s permanent transcript. BSD Online courses are graded A, B, C, F. There are no D grades awarded. Students who fail the course may retake the class during the school year for grade replacement. Summer School Enrichment Courses Summer School enrichment courses are offered to help supplement current school coursework. SRHS Enrichment courses are two weeks long. Most enrichment courses at Southridge High School are geared towards incoming 11 th and 12 th graders, however, any student is eligible. Enrichment courses do not earn credit and will not be listed on the student s transcript.
Southridge High School Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Eligibility: Acceleration and enrichment courses are open to qualifying 8th 11th grade students at any comprehensive high school in the district. All acceleration courses are graded and transcribed at 1.0 credit. Enrichment classes do not qualify for credit. Attendance: A parent/guardian must call 503-259-5400 the day of the absence to excuse all student absences and tardies. A student will be considered absent if they are more than 30 minutes tardy. If a student accumulates 2 absences or 2 tardies, a program coordinator will require a meeting with the student and her/his parent/guardian to determine if the student will be allowed to remain in the course. There is no fee refund if a student is dropped because she/he accumulates more than 2 absences or 2 tardies. Transportation: No district transportation will be provided, however, passes for public transportation can be arranged upon request. Homework Policy: All students will have daily homework. The teacher assigns due dates to all assignments and students must turn in assignments on time. Dates & Time: Monday Thursday, June 27 July 21 Breakfast: 8:00am-8:25am Classes: 8:30am-12:25pm Lunch: 12:30-1:00pm Behavior Policy: The program director may drop a student who violates any of the academic, attendance, and/or behavior expectations detailed in the BSD Student Parent Resource Handbook. There is no fee refund if a student is dropped for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Cancellation Policy: Individual course sessions may be cancelled or consolidated if they do not fill to capacity. Refunds will be given for courses which are cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Before Registering: If you have any questions, please call Megan Schmidt at 503-259-5400. Cost: Acceleration courses $700; 2-Week Enrichment $175. See Megan Schmidt for financial assistance information. To Register: Step 1: The parent/ guardian and student fill out their section of the application. Step 2: The student's home school counselor fills out their portion of this registration Step 3: Student mails registration and check payment to Southridge High School, 9625 SW 125 th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008 Attn: Summer School. Make check out to Southridge High School. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY FRIDAY MAY 29, 2015. Your Records: Before mailing this registration, make a copy for your records. Note the times and dates of all class meetings. Refund Policy: Full refund, if a course session cancels. Refund of 50% of overall tuition per course if a student cancels before 3:00 P.M. the first Friday June 3. No refund, if a student quits or is dropped by the program director after 3:00 P.M. Friday June 3. In the event that the demand for any course exceeds the capacity all registrations will be placed in a lottery and the first 30 names drawn will be given a seat. All remaining registrations will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they were drawn. The order applications are received does not determine a seat in the course in the case of a lottery.
BSD Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Welcome to the Beaverton School District s Summer Session! Through our summer acceleration program, you will have the opportunity to choose from a handful of courses which will enable you to accelerate through our math sequence, or prepare for rigorous coursework in the coming year. Our accelerated math courses are designed to meet State of Oregon Common Core Learning Targets, as well as BSD Learning Targets. They are specifically designed to prepare students for success in the next course sequence, and every attempt will be made to have courses taught by your home high school math teachers to ensure continuity. Please see below for our course descriptions. We look forward to spending time with you this summer! Course Descriptions - Acceleration AGS II Prerequisite: A grade in AGS I, Counselor and Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1.0 Math Tuition: $700 This is a six-week course that uses a blended model of instruction, combining direct teacher instruction with the APEX online curriculum. In addition to the daily class time, students are expected to work on curriculum at home prior to the June 22 st art date. Students will receive permission to access the curriculum at the mandatory class meeting on May 26, 2015. Successful completion of this course will serve as pre-requisite for Algebra II for the 2015-2016 school year. This course is credit bearing, will appear on students transcripts. Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 with a mandatory meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2016. AGS III Prerequisite: A grade in Algebra, A grade in Geometry, Counselor and Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1.0 Math Tuition: $700 This is a six-week course that uses a blended model of instruction, combining direct teacher instruction with the APEX online curriculum. In addition to the daily class time, students are expected to work on curriculum at home prior to the June 22 st art date. Students will receive permission to access the curriculum at the mandatory class meeting on May 26, 2015. Successful completion of this course will serve as pre-requisite for Pre-Calculus for the 2015-2016 school year. This course is credit bearing, will appear on students transcripts. Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 with a mandatory meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Spanish I Prerequisite: A Counselor and Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1.0 AA/EL Tuition: $700 This is a six-week course that uses a blended model of instruction, combining direct teacher instruction with the APEX online curriculum. In addition to the daily class time, students are expected to work on curriculum at home prior to the June 27 start date. Students will receive permission to access the curriculum at the mandatory class meeting on June 7 th, 2016. Successful completion of this course will serve as pre-requisite for Spanish II for the 2016-2017 school year. This course is credit bearing, it will appear on students transcripts. Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 27 July 21, 2016 with a mandatory meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
Course Descriptions 2-Week Enrichment Courses IB Extended Essay Workshop Pre-requisite: IB Diploma Plan Credit: No transcribed credit Tuition: $175 HIGHLY Recommended for current IB Diploma Juniors This course is designed to give all IB Diploma juniors the opportunity to work on their Extended Essay (due in September of t heir senior year) under the guidance of the IB Extended Essay Advisor. This two-week intensive workshop will give students access to the SRHS Library for research and writing. The IB EE advisor will help students stay on track and make progress towards completi on of the required 4000-word essay required of all IB Diploma candidates. Students will be able to work at their own pace and address individual research needs. Dates: 6/27 7/7 (M-Thursday) Per 1: 8:30 10:20 or Per 2: 10:30 12:20 AP US History Prep Course Pre-requisite: Forecasted AP US History course Credit: No transcribed credit Tuition: $175 HIGHLY Recommended for current freshmen registered for AP US History This course is designed to give future AP US History students study techniques, note-taking skills, vocabulary, and background information to be successful in Southridge s challenging AP US History course. Taught by one of SRHS APUSH teachers, this enrichment course will ready students for the work to come and allow them to jump in fully prepared for the fall. This cours e is not required for participation but is highly encouraged in AP US History. Dates: TBD (M-Thursday) 8:30 10:20 am only SAT Test Prep Prerequisite: None Credit: No transcribed credit Tuition: $175 Recommended for Current Sophomores and Juniors who will be testing prior to March 2016 These two-week test prep intensives are designed to concentrate on the essential test elements. Students will focus on key content and test-taking techniques and improve pacing skills using practice tests. Course content includes: Critical test-taking techniques, Realistic testing practice with proctored exams, drills and homework assignments to practice outside of class. Course materials and test book are included. Dates: Session 1: 6/27 7/7 (M-Thursday) Session 2: 7/11 7/2 (M-Thursday) Per 1: 8:30 10:20 or Per 2: 10:30 12:20
Southridge High School Summer School 2016 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Registration Form Student's Name (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Student ID # Home Phone # Parent Work Phone# Student s Mailing Address: Street or PO Box City State Zip Parent Email Address: Student s Current Counselor & School Graduating Class of Date of Birth I will need a Trimet bus pass for transportation to and from SRHS Summer School I have an IEP on file with the district I have a 504 on file with the district. No student may register without the permission of his/her high school counselor. Student Signature (Date) Parent/Guardian Signature (Date) Counselor Signature: Date: Note: If counselors and/or parents have any questions, we strongly advise a contacting Megan Schmidt at 503-259- 5460 / megan_schmidt@beaverton.k12.or.us before registering a student. Counselors: Check box(es) next to approved courses. Please pick ONE course per period. Enrichment Courses No Credit/ $175 Period 1 Instruction time 8:30-10:20 Enrichment Courses No Credit/ $175 Period 2 Instruction time 10:30-12:20 IB Extended Essay 2 wk (6/27-7/7) SAT Prep (6/27 7/7) SAT Prep ( 7/11 7/21) IB Extended Essay 2 wk (6/27 7/7 only) SAT Prep (6/27 7/7 ) SAT Prep ( 7/11 7/21) AP US History Prep Spanish I (Dates TBD) Spanish I Acceleration courses 1.0 Credit / $700 Instruction time 8:30 12:20 AGS II AGS III Spanish I This Space for Office Staff: Date Fees Paid: Amount Paid: Check #: Payment Received by: Please print this form and send with payment to Southridge High School 9625 SW 125 th Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008. Attn: Summer School. Please make checks payable to Southridge High School
Trimet Transportation Permission Slip (Student s Full Name) has my permission to receive a Trimet Bus Pass from Southridge High School Summer School 2016. I understand that the pass is the responsibility of my student and if the pass is lost or stolen, it is not the responsibility of Southridge High School Summer School to replace the lost pass. All attendance policies still apply, even in the event of a lost or stolen transportation pass. Student Signature Parent Name (Print) Parent Signature