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AI Camp with MIT and Stanford Instructors
Tuition: $400
Grades offered: 9-12
Dates: July 13, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What do self-driving cars, Alexa, iPhone's face recognition technology, and Chat GPT have in common? They are driven by modern advances in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re interested in law, healthcare, art, or economics, AI is poised to transform every discipline and industry in the future. AI is already all around us today, and by the end of the program, students will understand the underlying concepts and motivations behind technology such as computer vision, natural language processing, and neural networks.
In this course, we will explore the foundations of machine learning and explore different applications of machine learning models. In the first half of the course, students learn AI’s core technologies including applications, foundational concepts, and programming tools through live lectures and coding labs. Students will not only learn about different types of machine learning models, but also apply those models to real data sets. In the second half of the course, students will complete an instructor-led group project applying AI to the discipline of their choice (e.g., music, healthcare, astrophysics, finance, etc.), utilizing the programming skills they developed in the first half.
This course normally costs $1,400 per student, but with a grant D127 is able to offset all but $400. This incredible opportunity is only available for 25 D127 students. This does not count a high school credit or course.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE CLICK ON THIS LINK
Driver Education (Includes both Classroom and Behind the Wheel)
Driver Education (Includes both Classroom and Behind the Wheel)
Registration for Driver's Education courses ends on April 17th.
If you don't need classroom, only Behind the Wheel, do not sign up here. Contact your Driver's Ed teacher.
Classroom Driver Education
Credit: 0.5
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 courses the previous two semesters prior to the semester in which the student will be enrolling in Driver Education.
Age: A student must be fifteen-years-old on or before May 8, 2026. Age will determine who will receive classroom instruction and Behind the Wheel. The 20 oldest students who register for Classroom Driver Education will be selected. You will be notified on or before April 17 if you are one of the 20 oldest students and therefore made the roster. Please don’t assume that your initial registration guarantees you a spot on the class roster, only once notified you are one of the 20 oldest will your spot be guaranteed.
Session: Session 1 only
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 receive no credit for the class and no refund.
This one-semester required course covering all phases of the traffic environment: physical, social, psychological, moral, and legal. In order for students to qualify for all Illinois driver's licenses at ages 16 or 17, they must successfully complete this course or take it at a private facility.
This course will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Since this course ends earlier than typical summer school courses, students will need their own transportation home. Students may sign up for the morning bus run if they need a ride to school.
Behind the Wheel/Driver Education
Tuition: $350
Prerequisite: Enrolled or completed Classroom Driver Education and must be at least 15 years of age, and a passing grade in at least eight courses the previous two semesters prior to the semester in which the student will be enrolling in Driver Education.
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 - Don't sign up here.
Grades offered: Students who are 15 years old on or before May 8, 2026
Session: Session 1 only
Attendance: Although this program is more flexible than the classroom portion, excessive absences are not allowable. Poor attendance jeopardizes completing the course during the summer program and may result in the student not completing hours until well into the school year.
The scheduling of Behind the Wheel will be by age. Times for driving slots will be selected AND permit tests will be given at Grayslake Central in early May. A letter will be sent home with the details. This program is run in conjunction with the summer classroom course. Sign up for Summer Driver Education will begin on March 3, and will run for one month OR until slots are filled. At the time of registration all registrants will be put on a waitlist and not be immediately charged. Those who make the final class roster will be notified and invoiced for the cost of the class. Please don’t assume that your initial registration guarantees you a spot on the class roster, only once notified you are one of the 20 oldest will your spot be guaranteed. Enrollment in the classroom does not guarantee you a spot for Behind the Wheel lessons in the summer. If so, Behind the Wheel lessons may be completed in the fall.
Beyond the Bell: A Summer of Science, Culture, and Exploration
Credit: 0.5 General Elective Credit
This class does not meet the Science graduation requirement, but will go toward your general elective credit.
Session: 1
Tuition: $195
Grades offered: 9 - 12
This three-week interdisciplinary summer course invites students to explore the connections between science, social science, and English through hands-on, place-based learning. Students will examine how communities grow, express identity, and interact with their environments through a series of local and regional site visits.
A sample itinerary may include: Students will begin at Independence Grove, conducting environmental and water quality testing while studying how public spaces balance ecology, recreation, and community needs. The course then turns to the role of sports and storytelling in civic identity through architecture tours of Soldier Field (Chicago) and American Family Field (Milwaukee), where students analyze how design, history, and literature shape cultural meaning. The final week focuses on historical growth and scientific inquiry in Lake Geneva, including a boat tour exploring regional development and a visit to Williams Bay Astronomy, connecting observation, history, and scientific discovery.
Throughout the course, students will engage in field journaling, discussion, analysis, and reflective writing, developing critical thinking skills while learning beyond the classroom. This course is ideal for students interested in experiential learning, interdisciplinary connections, and real-world applications of academic skills.
Forensic Science
Credit: 0.5 General Elective Science Credit
Session: 1
Tuition: $195
Grades offered: 9-12
Step into the role of a forensic investigator and use science to solve crimes. In this hands-on summer course, students analyze mock crime scenes, examine evidence like blood spatter, DNA, fingerprints, ballistics, and trace materials, and explore the psychology behind criminal behavior, codes, documents, and poisons. Through labs and real cases, students sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills while discovering real-world forensic and criminal justice careers.
LEAF Honors (Land, Environment, Animals and Food)
Credit: 0.5
Tuition: $195
Materials & Lab fee: $75
Grades offered: 9 - 12 (including incoming 9th grade students)
Dive into the world of sustainable agriculture with LEAF Honors (Land, Environment, Animals and Food)! Get your hands dirty at the farm at Liberty Prairie and on campus as you learn to grow food, care for animals, and make a real impact on your community. Experience the changing seasons of farming, from planning and planting to harvesting and eating your own produce. Develop valuable skills in teamwork, business, and environmental stewardship while completing projects to support our community. Whether you're a freshman or a senior, this ever-changing course offers new challenges each semester, with opportunities for internships and repeated credits. This class is aligned with the Agriculture, Engineering & Culinary Pathways. Join L.E.A.F. to get outside, cultivate a greener future, and grow your potential!
The class will meet at the farm at Liberty Prairie (550 Harris Rd. Grayslake) on Tuesdays and Thursdays during both summer school sessions from 9-11 a.m. Students are required to have their own transportation to and from the farm for class sessions. There may be additional work opportunities at the campuses of Grayslake Central and Grayslake North throughout the summer to tend to each building’s respective gardens/courtyards.
Mathematics
Mathematics
Algebra
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is recommended for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: none
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course is designed for 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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you only need one semester of this class for credit recovery, please contact Jennifer Campbell (847)986-3449 or jcampbell@d127.org
Geometry
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is recommended. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100-$150. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: one credit of Algebra I
Grades offered: 9-12
This two-semester course incorporates a review of algebraic skills in the study of two- and three-dimensional figures and their measurements. Lessons are designed to enable students to 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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you only need one semester of this class for credit recovery, please contact Jennifer Campbell (847)986-3449 or jcampbell@d127.org
Geometry 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. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: one credit in Algebra or by teacher recommendation. Students who meet benchmark on PACT and have completed Algebra will automatically qualify for this course.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you only need one semester of this class for credit recovery, please contact Jennifer Campbell (847)986-3449 or jcampbell@d127.org
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
Credit: 1.0
A graphing calculator is recommended for class. We recommend a calculator from the TI-84 family.
Ancillary Fees: There is an approximate cost ranging from $100 to $150. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: one credit in Geometry
Grades offered: 10-12
This 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, 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 ACT and college mathematics entrance exams.
PLEASE NOTE: If you only need one semester of this class for credit recovery, please contact Jennifer Campbell (847)986-3449 or jcampbell@d127.org
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 to $150. In all cases, the items purchased are the property of the student and may be kept.
Tuition: $390
Prerequisite: one credit in Geometry. Students who meet benchmark on PACT and have completed Geometry will automatically qualify for this course.
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 Precalculus Honors for AB or Precalculus Honors for BC. 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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you only need one semester of this class for credit recovery, please contact Jennifer Campbell (847)986-3449 or jcampbell@d127.org
Personal Finance
Credit: 0.5 CTE credit
Meets the Consumer Education requirement for graduation.
Tuition: $195
Session: 2
Location: online only
Grades offered: 10 - 12
In this remote-only course offered during the second session of Summer School, students will develop the skills, habits, and practices essential to becoming financially literate, independent, responsible citizens and consumers in the 21st century. Through a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous instruction, students will demonstrate their skills and knowledge through a real life application project that will teach students how to navigate personal financial decisions in relation to earning and reporting income, buying goods and services, using credit, banking, protecting against risk, managing finances and budgeting. This course meets the consumer education requirement for graduation. This class is aligned to both the Marketing and Business Career Pathways.
Songwriting 101
Credit: 0.5 (general elective credit only-does not fulfill fine arts grad requirement)
Tuition: $195
Session: 1 or 2
Grades offered: 9 - 12
In this course, students will learn the foundations of song composition including form, melody, harmony, and lyric writing. Students will explore genres ranging from pop, EDM, country, Hip-hop, and rock.
Summer Chorus
Credit: 0.5 (general elective credit only-does not fulfull fine arts grad requirement)
Tuition: $195
Session: 1
Grades offered: 9 - 12
Open to any and all students, Learn more vocal technique and basic music theory and sight singing. Students will learn choral works and have a short performance at the end of the course.
Zoology
Credit: 0.5 - 1 science elective credit (does not count toward science graduation requirement)
Sessions: Students can take only the first session, or both sessions.
Tuition: $390
Session: Students can take only the first session, or both sessions. If you only want to take the first session, contact Jennifer Campbell at jcampbell@d127.org to register.
Grades offered: 10 - 12
In this course, students dive into the fascinating world of animals, from microscopic invertebrates to complex vertebrates. Students explore how animals are built, how they move, behave, and survive, and how they’ve evolved over time. Through the study of anatomy, adaptation, classification, ecosystems, and conservation, students connect animal biology to real-world environmental issues. Along the way, students will strengthen their understanding of biology, practice important science skills used in future science classes, such as applying biological concepts, analyzing data, thinking critically, and using evidence to explain ideas. Dissection may be included.
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