The document provides information about summer school courses offered through the Issaquah School District in 2015, including credit recovery, advancement, and elective courses. Credit recovery courses include core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies. New elective courses include art, ecology research, literature, and physical education options. Dates, times, locations, tuition costs, and registration details are provided for each set of courses.
The document provides information about summer school courses offered through the Issaquah School District in 2015, including credit recovery, advancement, and elective courses. Credit recovery courses include core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies. New elective courses include art, ecology research, literature, and physical education options. Dates, times, locations, tuition costs, and registration details are provided for each set of courses.
The document provides information about summer school courses offered through the Issaquah School District in 2015, including credit recovery, advancement, and elective courses. Credit recovery courses include core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies. New elective courses include art, ecology research, literature, and physical education options. Dates, times, locations, tuition costs, and registration details are provided for each set of courses.
The document provides information about summer school courses offered through the Issaquah School District in 2015, including credit recovery, advancement, and elective courses. Credit recovery courses include core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies. New elective courses include art, ecology research, literature, and physical education options. Dates, times, locations, tuition costs, and registration details are provided for each set of courses.
Courses Offered Credit Recovery and/or Grade Improvement: English
Lit Comp I
Lit Comp II
American Lit
Social Studies
World Studies I&II
European Studies
US History
Math
CC Algebra 1
CC Geometry
CC Algebra 2
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Dates: Times: Location: Tuition:
NW Studies
Monday, June 29th Monday, August 3rd
1st period 7:30am-10:00am 2nd period 10:05am-12:35pm Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 $375 per course (0.5 credit)
New Courses/Advancement: There are options below for PE, Art, English and Science elective credits. ART: Guided Study (Art) Ecology Research (Science) Archetypes in Literature (English) Food & Fitness A (PE) Food & Fitness B (PE) Northwest Fitness (PE)
Dates: Times: Location: Tuition:
Monday, June 29th Friday, July 17th
7:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, June18th Friday, June 26th
Varies
Monday, June 29th-Monday,August 3rd
7:30am-10:00am
Thursday, June 18th Wednesday, July 1st 7:30am-3:00pm
Monday, July 20th Friday, July 31st
7:30am-3:00pm
Monday, July 6th Friday, July 17th
7:30am-3:30pm
Varies by course* Varies by course* Varies by course* Varies by course*
*See all course details on pages 3-5
Terms & Conditions
General: Issaquah School District curriculum will be taught using district instructional materials and resources Special education is not available as part of the regular summer school program; however, students with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodations, are able to participate and derive educational benefit in a regular classroom setting using regular curricula are eligible to register ELL services are not available as part of the regular summer school program; however, ELL students who are able to participate and derive educational benefit in a regular classroom setting using regular curricula are eligible to register District grading and attendance procedures will be followed. The attendance equivalent to the district policy regarding loss of credit is 3 or fewer days of class can be missed without penalty. Any student who misses more than 3 days of summer school may not be granted credit. Student supervision will only occur in the times the classes are being held students may not remain on campus outside of class time for safety purposes. ALL COURSES are based on enrollment a course can be cancelled at any time due to low enrollment ALL COURSES are first come, first served Students and parents will be able to view and print their schedules online on June 25th Registration/Tuition: Registration closes on June 24th at 11:59pm Registration is available online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1quEuKu9Luqs9_aVGYETMHONdcuLCpD2qbIxUGWC7dnk/viewform After completing registration, you will be billed according to the costs outlined in the course descriptions within one calendar week. You will receive an email confirmation with the link for payment. Payment must be made by June 24th at 11:59pm or the student will be unenrolled. Partial scholarships applications are available to eligible students enrolling in credit retrieval only. The form is available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rEx4RioA7C8HN5Phr0cADEBMdxqMO_Omzw_pHKOuTR0/viewform Refund Policy: *Cancellations must be received on or before the course start date for a full refund *Cancellations within the first 2 days of the course may receive a 50% refund *Cancellations made after the 2nd day of the course will receive no refund *The above refund policies do not apply to the Ecology Summer Research Class this class is not eligible for refunds. Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for any course All summer PE courses involve multiple off-campus sites. Transportation is NOT provided by the district. Parents are responsible for all transportation
IMPORTANT: Students may improve a maximum of 4 semester grades during high school (Grades 9-12). Per WAC 392-415-055 and WAC 392-415-070 the original grade earned must remain on the transcript however, the credit will be removed so it is not calculated in the student's GPA. The new grade, if higher, will be used in the GPA calculation.
Art: Guided Study
Description
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
This course allows students creative freedom to explore all that the art world has to offer. Drawing, watercolor, mixed-media, pastel and charcoal are just a few of the many mediums that will be explored. Students will be given an introductory overview of techniques associated with many mediums and continue their exploration with their own direction. This is an incredible opportunity for students interested in pursuing their own, unique artistic interests. Students will be supported throughout the creative process and encouraged to experiment with new mediums. The grade will be an assessment of the varied techniques used correctly on the independent projects. Monday, June 29th Friday, July 17th 7:30am-12:30pm + independent portfolio time Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 $375 0.5 Fine art credit
Summer Ecology Research Program
Description
The Ecology Summer Research Program is a two-week summer course in which students will design and perform an original and independent research investigation. Upon completion of the course, students will have a complete scientific report suitable for STEM research competitions or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Extended essay. The field component of the course is the where students will discover firsthand the complexities and inspiration of Northwest forests. Students will design and perform an original and independent research investigation during a weeklong visit to the Olympic National Park. While at the park, students will stay at the Nature Bridge educational facility. Working with trained educators, students will learn about the methodology of modern ecology and the natural history of the Pacific Northwests ecological communities. Once back in the classroom, the students will learn background research techniques and use statistical analysis to evaluate research results. Upon completion of the course, students will have a final IB extended essay project or equivalent report. The course is open to all 11th and 12th grade students interested in outdoor fieldwork and further studies of life science. IB diploma candidacy is not a requirement. Students will learn through a combination of: Lecture/discussion Inquiry based laboratory work Critical thinking exercises Multimedia offerings (computer simulations, video features) Demonstrations Student project and research Cooperative learning Interdisciplinary applications are used when appropriate/possible Communication Scientific inquiry
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
Thursday, June18th Friday, June 26th
June 18-24th overnight at Olympic National Park June 25th-26th 8:00am-4:00pm Skyline High School, 1122 228th AVE SE, Sammamish, WA 98075 AND Olympic National Park TBD ($1000-$1500 depending on enrollment #s) 0.5 Science elective credit
Archetypes in Literature Description
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
The Archetypes in Literature Course introduces students to the connections
between history, mythology, and iconic archetypes, and the influences these relationships have had in literature, art, and our culture. Color symbolism is also explored in order to better appreciate folklores, heroes, and monsters in the literature of various cultures. In addition to composing original myths and stories, students complete a comprehensive project detailing specific archetypal processes and their cultural relevance to the societies which authored those myths. The course also enhances students ability to analyze and evaluate information and to better identify and describe authorial intent in writing. Monday, June 29th Monday, August 3rd 7:30am-10:00am Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 $375 0.5 English credit
Food & Fitness A
Description
The Food & Fitness PE course provides opportunities for students to develop and improve skills to participate successfully in a variety of lifelong physical fitness activities. Students will also gain knowledge in nutrition and have the opportunity to prepare basic healthy snacks and meals in class. Students will experience many off site activities such as golf, spinning, hiking, hot yoga, Crossfit, Body Pump, Zumba, and bowling to name a few. They will also participate in on-campus team and individual sports such as soccer, floor hockey, pickle ball, badminton and tennis. Most days students will prepare a healthy snack or lunch to teach them basic cooking skills to prepare healthy snacks and meals for themselves. Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0 mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS
Thursday, June 18th Wednesday, July 1st 7:30am-3:00pm Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 AND On location (varies see description above) $375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit
Food & Fitness B
Description
The design of this course will allow students the opportunity to experience team and individual sports as well as a wide variety of fitness activities at Issaquah high school and around the Issaquah community. Students will also prepare quick and healthy lunches as a part of their individual fitness plans. Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0 mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS
Monday, July 20th Friday, July 31st 7:30am-3:00pm Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027 AND On location (varies see description above) $375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit
Northwest Physical Education
Description
Students participate in lifetime activities that are unique to the Pacific Northwest such as hiking, golf, fly fishing and archery. Students learn important lifetime fitness skills such as yoga, weight training, heart rate training and apply these concepts during class. Students also experience individual and team sports as part of the Summer Olympics theme which includes sports such as soccer and tennis. Students coordinate activities at the Pine Lake Club such as spin classes and core strength. This course prepares students with skills and knowledge to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0 mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.
Dates Times Location Credit/Tuition
**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS
Monday, July 6th Friday, July 17th 7:30am-3:30pm Skyline High School, 1122 228th AVE SE, Sammamish, WA 98075 AND On location (varies see description above) $375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit
