OSD Summer School 2017
Held at the ORLA Campus
2400 15th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
For Grades 6-12 July 3- August 3, 2017
NO Payments will be accepted until your student is physically in attendance on their first day. Payment is expected to be made on
the first day (credit/debit is preferred) and make checks out to: Olympia School District. The middle school cost is $100, and the
high school cost is $100 per class. Tuition assistance is available for qualified students.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
Student ID:
Birth Date:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Last School Attended:
School Attending in the Fall:
Zip Code:
Graduation Year:
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
Email:
Phone Contact:
Counselor:
Student Health Conditions:
Please return registration form to:
Janet Anderson, Summer School Secretary
c/o Capital High School, 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502
HS Algebra Prep (Elective): ______
World History:
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
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____
English 11th Grade:
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
Algebra II:
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
HS ELA Foundations (Elective): ______
English 9th Grade:
Sem 1____
English 12th Grade:
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
Physical Science:
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
Middle School Program: _____
Psychology:
Sem 1____
Civics:
Sem 1____
3rd Year Math (Financial Algebra)
Sem 1____
Sem 2____
Washington State History:
Sem 1____
Work Based Learning: ______
.5 credit (initial or retrieval)
CTE or elective
ORLA Auditorium
Mandatory mtg. 10am July 3
Fit-for-Life PE: ______
.5 credit (initial or retrieval)
OHS campus Weight Room
Mandatory mtg. 8am July 3
HS Elective: _____
HS Health: ______
Summer School Information
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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 [email protected] for further information.
NO Payments will be accepted until your student is physically in attendance on their first day. Payment is expected to be
made on the first day (credit/debit is preferred) and make checks out to: Olympia School District. The middle school cost
is $100, and the high school cost is $100 per class. Tuition assistance is available for qualified students.
I understand I am required to attend class four days per week and maintain a pacing schedule of course
requirements as supplied by the teacher. My coursework must be completed by August 3, 2017, 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 (all Olympia School District rules apply).
Student’s Signature_______________________________________ Date______________
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________ Date______________
(Required signature if student is under 18)
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 students.
Pre-Registration Dates / Times / Location
If you would like to pre-register and have any questions:
Monday, June 5 Capital HS Counseling Center, 6-8 p.m.
Monday, June 12 Capital HS Counseling Center, 6-8 p.m.
Monday, June 19 Capital HS Counseling Center, 6-8 p.m.
Late registrations for the high school program, due to OSD’s
grades expected on Sunday June 25th & 4th holiday.
Walk in Wednesday-Friday, July 5-7 ORLA, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
When are classes held?
Classes are 9am-noon Monday- Thursday. Students will study
on campus at ORLA four days per week. No lunch served.
Exception NO SCHOOL July 4 (this day will be made up Friday
July 7). Unless noted by the instructor.
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.
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.
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 4
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 hours and
to complete written assignments. Failure to maintain APEX
teacher-assigned pacing schedule may cause a student to be
dropped from the class.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
APEX Psychology
0.5 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
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
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
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
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: M/W/F 8-10 a.m. in the Weight Room;
T/Th 5-7 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym
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 on July 3 at 8 a.m. in the OHS Weight Room.
APEX 3rd Year Math (Personal Finance)
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.
Work Base Learning
.5 CTE or Elective credit
Earn elective or occupational CTE credit if you have a
job with verifiable wages and hours during the summer
months and you will work between 90-180 hours.
Mandatory meeting 10 am at ORLA Auditorium July 3.
APEX Science
.5 core credit
Physical Science offers a focused curriculum designed
around the understanding of critical physical science
concepts, including the nature and structure of matter,
the characteristics of energy, and the mastery of critical
scientific skills.
Washington State History
Graduation Requirement
This course is designed for high school students who did
not study Washington State history in middle
school or failed Civics in high school and need to
complete the requirement for WA State graduation.
Throughout the course, themes such as social history,
the effects of migration, the principles
of a democratic government, and the relationship
between humans and their environment are examined
to allow students to draw connections between the
past and the present, across cultures in Washington,
and among multiple perspectives.
Middle School Program
Summer School helps students to obtain and reinforce
important skills, fill in gaps in learning, and become
better prepared for the upcoming school year.
Recommendations for students to attend Summer
School are based on a handful of factors: learning
deficiency, teacher/counselor/administrative/parent
referrals, and classroom performance.