OSD Summer School 2018 Held at the ORLA Campus 2400 15th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

For Grades 9-12 June 25- July 25, 2018

STUDENT INFORMATION

Last Name: First Name: Student ID Birth Date:

Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Last School Attended: School Attending in the Fall: Graduation Year:

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Last Name: First Name: Phone Contact: Counselor:

Email: Student Health Conditions:

Please return registration form to: Janet Anderson, Summer School Registrar c/o Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502

NO Payments will be accepted until the first day of summer school. Parents may send their student with payment if unable to attend first day. No refunds will be given. Make checks payable to: Olympia Summer School.

• Credit for all classes is denoted as Pass/No Credit. ALL APEX CLASSES ARE CREDIT RETRIEVAL UNLESS NOTED.

• Please check online for information about possible class or schedule changes at http://osd.wednet.edu.

• Please contact Jane Allaire at 360-596-8029 or eallaire@osd.wednet.edu for further information.

I understand I am required to attend class every day and maintain a pacing schedule of course requirements as supplied by the

teacher. My coursework must be completed by Jul 25, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. No refund for loss of credit due to absence, disciplinary

issues, or failure to maintain pacing schedule. I am expected to consistently adhere to Summer School policies.

Student’s Signature_______________________________________ Date______________ Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________ Date______________ (Required if student under 18)

Language Arts Foundations (Elective) Algebra Prep (Elective) World History:

Sem 1____ Sem 2____

English 9th Grade: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

Algebra I: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

US History: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

English 10th Grade: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

Geometry: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

Psychology Civics

English 11th Grade: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

Algebra II: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

ELECTIVE

English 12th Grade: Sem 1____ Sem 2____

3rd Year Math (Financial Algebra): Sem 1____ Sem 2____

Principles of Technology Lab Science

Health: ________

Work Based Learning: ________ .5 credit (Initial CTE or elective)

Email instructor for info: kboyer@osd.wednet.edu

Fit-for-Life PE: ________ .5 credit (initial or retrieval)

At Captial HS Mon-Thur 9-11am Main Gym entrance -Cardio room

General Information

LOCATION OF SUMMER SCHOOL?

All classes will be held at the ORLA campus 2400 15th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Who can attend summer school?

Olympia School District 9-12 grade

students.

When is registration?

June Mondays from 5-7 pm (June 4, 11, 18).

Parents and students can come to the

Capital High School Counseling Center to

register, fill out, or drop off paperwork.

There will be a counselor available to decide

which classes shall be taken. LATE

registration will be available June 26

TUESDAY ONLY at 9 am at ORLA. Paperwork

may also be dropped off or mailed to

Capital High School registrar.

When are classes held?

Classes are 9am-noon Monday- Friday.

Exception NO SCHOOL July 4.

Students will study on campus at ORLA 5

days per week. No lunch served. Students

are encouraged to work at home too.

How many classes can I take?

Students may register for one APEX class at

a time. Once completed, they may register

for another. There will be a counselor on

staff to help decide the next needed class

per the student’s transcript.

What are the attendance policies?

Olympia Summer School expects regular

and punctual attendance. More than 2

absences, excused or unexcused, may cause

a student to be dropped from the class.

Although extenuating circumstances may

exist, special arrangements for vacations or

camps must be made with individual

teachers. Students are released from class

when all coursework is complete.

What is an APEX course?

APEX courses combine elements of online

independent learning with some class time.

Students will attend class 5 days per week

for three-hour sessions. During this in-class

time, students will be expected to complete

written assignments and online work.

Outside of class, students are expected to

complete a pre-determined number of

written assignments. Failure to maintain

APEX teacher-assigned pacing schedule may

cause a student to not pass the class or be

dropped from the class.

How is Summer School funded?

The cost for each course is $100, OSD

subsidizes the rest.

Is financial assistance available?

The Olympia School District may offer

tuition assistance to those who qualify.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

APEX Language Arts Foundations 0.5 Elective Credit For students working to build skill and develop strategies in reading and writing. Helps struggling readers develop mastery in the areas of reading comprehension, vocabulary building, study skills, and media literacy. Helps struggling writers build confidence in composition fundamentals by focusing on the areas of composing, grammar, style, and media literacy. APEX English 9th Grade A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve 9th Grade English credit from First or Second Semester Offers a valuable introduction to the study of literature and the reading of informational texts, and it offers ample opportunity to practice composition writing. Students read literature from around the world in the following genres: short story, poetry, memoir, autobiography, drama, and epic. They also read examples of informational writing, such as letters, Web sites, magazine and newspaper articles, speeches, and movie or book reviews. APEX English 10th Grade A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve 10th Grade English credit from First or Second Semester Students work with their knowledge of literary elements to read critically and practice effective composition writing. Students read literature from around the world in the following genres: short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. They also read examples of informational writing, such as letters, websites, magazine and newspaper articles, and speeches. APEX English 11th Grade A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve 11th Grade English credit from First or Second Semester Offers a literature and composition course organized as a survey of American literature. The course builds literary and communication skills, including reading, writing, language appreciation and aesthetics, listening and speaking, viewing and representing, and research. APEX World History A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve World History credit from First or Second Semester Covers major events in world history, including the development and influence of human-geographic relationships, political and social structures, economics, science and technology, and the arts. Students investigate the major religions and belief systems throughout history and learn about the importance of trade and cultural exchange. Other topics include the development of agriculture, the spread of democracy, the rise of nation-states, the industrial era, the spread of imperialism, and the issues and conflicts of the 20th century. APEX U.S. History A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve U.S. History credit from First or Second Semester Traces the nation’s history from the pre-colonial period to the present. Students learn about the Native American, European, and African people who lived in America before it became the United States. They examine the beliefs

and philosophies that informed the American Revolution and the subsequent formation of the government and political system. Students then investigate the economic, cultural, and social motives for the nation’s expansion, as well as the conflicting notions of liberty that eventually resulted in civil war. Students probe the economic and diplomatic interactions between the U.S. and other world players while investigating how the world wars, the Cold War, and the “information revolution” affected the lives of ordinary Americans. APEX Economics 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve social studies credit Covers fundamental properties of economics, including an examination of markets from both historical and current perspectives; the basics of supply and demand; the theories of early economic philosophers such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo; theories of value; the concept of money and how it evolved; the role of banks, investment houses, and the Federal Reserve; Keynesian economics; the productivity, wages, investment, and growth involved in capitalism; unemployment, inflations, and the national debt; and a survey of markets in areas such as China, Europe, and the Middle East.

0.5APEX Psychology

Core Credit For students working to retrieve social studies credit Provides a solid overview of the field’s major domains: methods, biopsychology, cognitive and developmental psychology, and variations in individual and group behavior. Each topic clusters around challenge questions, such as “what is happiness?” Students answer these questions before, during, and after they interact with direct instruction. APEX Algebra Prep A/B 0.5 Elective Credit For students who are working to build readiness skills to prepare them for future algebra courses. Provides a curriculum focused on beginning algebraic concepts that prepare students for success in Algebra I. Topics include integers; the language of algebra; solving equations with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; fractions and decimals; measurement; exponents; solving equations with roots and powers; multi-step equations; and linear equations. APEX Algebra I A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve Algebra I credit from first or second semester Students will deepen their conceptual understanding of key algebraic concepts, work toward computational fluency, and extend their knowledge of problem-solving applications. Topics include an Introductory Algebra review; measurement; an introduction to functions; problem solving with functions; graphing; linear equations and systems of linear equations; polynomials and factoring; and data analysis and probability. APEX Algebra II A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve Algebra II credit from First or Second Semester * A scientific calculator is required; a graphing calculator is optional. Students will deepen their conceptual understanding of key ideas and solution strategies, and extend their knowledge in a variety of problem-solving applications. Topics include functions, relations, and their graphs; quadratic functions; inverse functions; and advanced polynomial functions. Students also cover topics relating to rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequences and series; and data analysis and probability.

APEX Geometry A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve Geometry credit from First or Second Semester

Students will deepen their conceptual understanding of key ideas and solution strategies, and to extend their knowledge in a variety of problem-solving applications. Course topics include reasoning, proof, and the creation of a sound mathematical argument; points, lines, and angles; triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; coordinate geometry; and three-dimensional solids. APEX Health 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve Health credit Helps students develop knowledge, attitudes, and essential skills in a variety of health-related subjects, including mental and emotional health; nutrition; physical activity; substance use and abuse; injury prevention and safety; and personal health, environmental conservation, and community health resources. Fit-for-Life (at Olympia HS) 0.5 Core Credit For students working to earn PE credit Schedule/location: TBD This physical education class offers a combination of fitness activities to help students increase their current levels of fitness in areas of strength, endurance, and flexibility. Activities will include weight training, running, jump rope, basketball and other strengthening activities. Students will complete 40 hours of class time and also contract with the instructor to complete an additional 30 hours of lifetime sports activities. There will be a mandatory first class meeting date/location TBD. APEX 3rd Year Math (Personal Finance) A/B 0.5 Core Credit For students working to retrieve Personal Finance or other 3rd-year Math credit from the 1st or 2nd semester For students with a High School and Beyond Plan. These courses will not meet minimum math requirements for 4-year colleges. Students taking these courses typically have alternative plans to a 2 or 4-year college. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge required to make some of life ‘s most

important financial decisions such as finding a job, money management, apartment and house hunting, buying a

car, budgeting, protecting yourself as a consumer, wise use of credit, and gaining insight into the world of investing

and banking. This course will also inform students of their financial responsibilities as citizens, students, family

members, consumers, and active participants in the business world through a fun and entertaining computer

simulation. This class can qualify for a student ‘s third year of Math, if all criteria are met.