SUMMER SCHOOL 2004

SUMMER SCHOOL 2008

January, 2008

Dear Parents and Students,

As you begin to plan classes for next year, we hope you will consider the variety of learning opportunities included in Summer School 2008. We have worked hard to put together a broad selection of summer courses ever for Memorial and McBroom students. Whether you want to get an early start on high school, pick up a course you can’t squeeze into next year’s schedule, try to earn a higher grade in a class you’ve already taken, finish a credit to graduate, or just take a class for the fun of it, Summer School 2008 may be for you.

Mr. Ken Baker Mike Makley Tom Yingling

Superintendent MHS Principal Summer School Director

COURSE SCHEDULE

JUNE 2-20

AM CLASSES (8:00-12:00):

Physical Education Computer Literacy I & II

Health Art I

Personal Keyboarding American History Since 1865

Speech I Integrated Math

Summer English American Government

Applied Physical Science

PM CLASSES (12:30-4:30):

Physical Education

English

SUMMER SCHOOL FEES

St. Marys City School District Residents ................... $130.00 per course

Residents of Other School Districts ............................ $140.00 per course

# Summer school fees should be paid at the time of registration.

# Checks payable to: St. Marys City Schools

# Refund policy: Students who withdraw from a course after registering for it will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 registration charge. After the first three days of class, no refund will be available.

ATTENDANCE POLICY - (READ CAREFULLY!)

Missing just one summer school class is like missing an entire week of that class during the school year! Therefore, summer school students are expected to attend ALL class sessions. The only excused absences are those that would be authorized by school policy during the school year. Family vacations, sports camps, summer jobs, church and scout trips, etc. are an important part of many students’ summer vacations, but they will not be considered as excused absences from summer school. (If you cannot avoid such conflicts, summer school may not be for you. Remember, every course offered in the summer is also available during the school year.) Students who miss more than eight hours of course time, regardless of the reason, cannot be awarded credit for the course. Because teachers and course content will vary, students may not make up course time.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

To enroll for Summer School 2008 courses, just complete the registration form, have your parent sign it, and return the form with your registration fee to either the high school or junior high office.

Although we hope to hold every class listed in this brochure, classes with an enrollment of fewer than fifteen (15) students may be canceled. Fees paid for classes that are subsequently canceled will be fully refunded.

Occasionally, a class will have more students sign up than can be effectively taught. Whenever possible, students who are shut out of a class they wish to take will be assigned to another class of the same course held at a different time. Because classes will be filled in the order in which paid registrations are received, students are advised to register and pay as soon as possible. The date and time of registration will be noted on the student’s registration form so that classes can be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Only students who attend Memorial, McBroom, or Holy Rosary are permitted to enroll for Summer School 2008 classes prior to May 1. After May 1, available slots in summer classes will be opened to students in neighboring districts.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1/4 credit per session)

This 60-hour course provides an introduction to lifetime sports and fitness activities. Such activities may include archery, physical fitness, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, golf, bowling, swimming, tennis, volleyball, aerobics, weightlifting, in-line skating, self defense, line dancing, and hiking. The course will also include content materials (e.g. rules, safety precautions, etc.) and tests over these materials. This course is a graduation requirement.

Eligible: Students in grades 8-11 during the 2006-07 school year.

Requirements: See “Health and Physical Education” Page 29

HEALTH (½ credit)

This course covers a variety of health topics including safety, nutrition, body systems and their functions, CPR and the cardiovascular system, human sexuality, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The course includes speakers as well as some outside reading and report writing. This course is a graduation requirement.

Eligible: Students in grades 8-11 during the 2006-07 school year.

PERSONAL KEYBOARDING (½ credit)

The emphasis of this course will be to teach the proper use of the computer keyboard including proper positioning of the hands and fingers, proper posture, and eye concentration. Students will also be taught some of the basics of computer functions, including such word processing fundamentals as the set-up of letters, reports, and memos. Students will also be evaluated on their typing speed and accuracy.

Eligible: Students in grades 7-11 during the 2007-08 school year.

Note: Students currently completing grade seven can earn their first high school credit and begin building their high school GPA with this course.

SPEECH (½ credit)

The goal of Speech I is to help students become effective and confident in public speaking. The student will learn to develop and give certain types of speeches, including demonstrations, speeches to inform, persuasive speeches, group discussions, and other projects. This course provides an excellent introduction to speech theory and does include some outside research. This course is a graduation requirement. (For St. Marys students)

Eligible: Students in grades 8-11 during the 2007-08 school year.

INTEGRATED MATH (½ credit)