class descriptions
Driver Education
Classroom Driver Education
Prerequisite: On January 1, 1994, House Bill #0418 became law. This bill requires that a student must receive a passing grade in at least eight (8) courses the previous two sessions prior to the session in which he/she will be enrolling in Driver Education.
Age: A student must be fifteen-years-old on or before June 8, 2021. Age will determine who will receive classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. The 30 oldest students who register for Classroom Driver Education will be selected. You will be notified if you are one of the 30 oldest students chosen for the classroom.
Session: Semester 1 only
Registration for Driver's Education courses ends on April 30th.
Attendance: Students are required by law to be present for a minimum of 30 hours of instruction. If a student misses class for any reason and they fall below the standard, they will fail and receive NO credit and NO MONEY will be refunded.
This one-semester required course, which runs in conjunction with Behind the Wheel, will be covering all phases of the traffic environment: physical, social, psychological, moral, and legal. In order for students to qualify for all Illinois driver's license at ages 16 or 17, they must successfully complete this course and Behind the Wheel.
This course will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Scheduling Behind the Wheel
Credit: 0.5
Tuition: $350.
Grades offered: Students who are 15 years old on our before June 8, 2021
Session: Semester 1 only
Registration for Driver's Ed courses ends on April 30th.
Attendance: Although this program is more flexible than the classroom, excessive absences will not be tolerated. Poor attendance jeopardizes completing the course during the summer program.
The scheduling of Behind the Wheel will be by age. Times for driving slots will be selected in early May. A letter will be sent home with the details. This program is run in conjunction with the summer classroom course. If you have already taken classroom Driver Education and you only need Behind the Wheel over the summer, please contact your Driver Education instructor at your respective school.
Mathematics
Algebra I
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150, including the cost of a calculator. In all cases the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $195 per semester. Unless a student is recovering credit for a single semester, students must take both semesters of the course to get full credit.
Prerequisite: placement by teacher recommendation
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course is designed to enable students to master the basic concepts of algebra. The goal of the course is to provide meaningful connections and increase problem solving skills. Modern terminology and concepts are used to study the real number system. Sets, variables, operations with polynomials, solving linear equations and inequalities, and solutions of quadratic equations are some of the many topics covered.
Geometry
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator, protractor, and compass are required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150, including the cost of a calculator. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $195 per semester. Unless a student is recovering credit for a single semester, students must take both semesters of the course to get full credit.
Prerequisite: one credit of Algebra I and by teacher recommendation
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course incorporates a review of algebraic skills that will lead to the study of two- and three-dimensional figures and their measurements. Lessons are designed to enable students master essential concepts including points, lines, planes, angles, two and three-dimensional figures, area and volume, congruency, similarity, transformations, right triangle trigonometry, circles and deductive proof. This course progresses from an understanding of critical terminology through the use of deductive or logical reasoning to prove ideas about the shapes and figures in the world.
Geometry Honors
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator, protractor, and compass are required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150, including the cost of a calculator. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $195 per semester. Unless a student is recovering credit for a single semester, students must take both semesters of the course to get full credit.
Prerequisite: one credit in Algebra and by teacher recommendation
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course involves the study of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their measurements, and is an accelerated geometry program. Lessons are designed for mastery of essential concepts including points, lines, planes, angles, two and three-dimensional figures, area and volume, congruency, similarity, transformations, right triangle trigonometry, and circles. The course emphasizes deductive proofs.
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator form the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100 - $150, including the cost of a calculator. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $195 per semester. Unless a student is recovering credit for a single semester, students must take both semesters of the course to get full credit.
Prerequisite: one credit in geometry and by teacher recommendation
Grades offered: 10-12
This two-semester course is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra skills working with polynomials, rational functions, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics, sequence & series, areas of probability, and statistics along with concepts that include the study of trigonometric functions. The course also introduces exponential and logarithmic expressions, equations, and graphing. The content of this course is important for students' success on both the SAT and college mathematics entrance exams.
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is required for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150, including the cost of a calculator. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $195 per semester. Unless a student is recovering credit for a single semester, students must take both semesters of the course to get full credit.
Prerequisite: one credit in geometry and by teacher recommendation
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course is an accelerated algebra program. The course includes a brief review of algebraic skills. Emphasis is on advanced equation solving and its application to the solution of real-world problems. This course stresses the advanced algebra topics essential for success in Pre-Calculus Honors or Math Analysis. The course covers the topics of the Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry course, but at a faster pace and in greater depth. Trigonometry topics include right and oblique triangle laws.
Engineering a Sustainable Future
Credit: 0.5
Tuition: $195
Grades offered: 9-12
The format of this course is blended with a mix of in-person and remote learning opportunities. Our time will include synchronous in person time on the farm, synchronous remote discussion over Zoom, and asynchronous time at school maintaining individual garden plots. Below is the schedule and tentative time commitment throughout the summer.
June 10th - August 12th
Thursdays on the farm from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays remote class via Zoom 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
And additional time (about 1 hour) during the week to maintain individual gardens at school. Students will get to choose a set schedule that works best for them.
Summer Bridge - invitations for Summer Bridge will be going out soon
Summer Bridge Pre-Algebra
Credit: 0.5 elective credit
Invitation only class
Tuition and bus: tuition and bussing for this class is free to invited students
Please register separately for the bus in the registration system.
Grade offered: 9
Session: Semester 2
This course is for invited incoming freshmen students only. Students will learn fundamental pre-algebra skills to set them up for success in high school algebra. We also incorporate social-emotional skills development to support the transition to high school through team building.
Successful completion of the course will result in 0.5 elective math credit. It does not count toward the math graduation requirement of 3 years.
Summer Bridge Reading
Credit: 0.5 elective credit
Invitation only class
Tuition and bus: tuition and bussing for this class is free to invited students
Please register separately for the bus in the registration system.
Grade offered: 9
Session: Semester 2 only
This course is an invitation-only course for incoming freshmen. Students will work on cross-curricular reading skills to help prepare them for high school coursework. Students are invited based on placement test scores. We also incorporate important social-emotional skill development to support the transition to high school through team building.