Ol ent angy Local School s
Sum m er Sem ester
2016 Cour se Guide- CURRENT gr ades 8- 11
Why at t end Summer Semest er ?
Olentangy Local Schools offers summer opportunities for students to
extend their learning beyond the traditional school year and to ensure
that young adults have access to quality education that is tailored to
meet their individual needs. Summer courses are offered for students
seeking to retake course content or accelerate their learning through
new course material.
What cour ses ar e avail abl e and when
ar e t hey of f er ed?
WHO
SHOULDTAKE
SUMMER
SEMESTER?
- Interested and motivated
students
- Students who want to
create flexibility in their
full-year course schedule
- Students who like
independent, virtual
learning environments
- Students who need to
recover credits to meet
graduation requirements
- Students who want to
take courses before the
traditional time frame
The following course
guide provides details
for each course offered
during the summer
semester including the
course description,
dates, course format,
student eligibility, and
credit. Please read
through the guide
carefully and contact
your school counselor if
you have additional
questions about
registering.
Cour se del iv er yAPEX & school ogy
Courses are primarily delivered through
online instruction. We use two different
systems for content delivery. Courses
offered through APEX are available to in
and out of district students. School ogy
is onl y avail abl e t o Ol ent angy st udent s.
Please see the course descriptions
for which delivery is used.
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COURSEOFFERINGS
SCHOOLOGY COURSES
OPENTOOLENTANGY
STUDENTS ONLY
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Col l ege Pr ep En gl i sh
CP9*
CP10*
- CP11
- CP12
Soci al St u di es
US Hi st or y si n ce Ci v i l
War *
FEBRUARY 1
- Registration closes
COST& REGISTRATIONMAY 31 - Mandatory orientation
MAY 26
@OHS 675 Lewis Center Rd
$ 210.00/ course
(not credit hour)
Cal l Linda Meade t o cancel a
course.
740-657-5800
Deadl ine f or a f ul l ref und is June
10.
You may drop a course af t er t his
dat e but t here wil l be NO ref und.
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Physi cal Edu cat i on / Fi t n ess
APEX COURSES
OPENTOALL STUDENTS
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M at h
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Heal t h
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- APEX
Al gebr a I *
Geom et r y*
Algebr a II
Pr e-Calculus
Schoology Courses 5pm
Apex Courses 6pm
JUNE 2,7,9,14,21,23,28 - APEX help
sessions
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@OA 7774 Graphics Way
9 am to noon.
JULY 7
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APEX closing, all work must be
completed.
Jul y 12
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- Registration opens
APEX grades posted in
PowerSchool, out of district
students notified
Schoology closing, all work must
be completed.
*Please note: Students
registering for the following
courses will be required to take
the applicable Ohio's State
Test: CP English 9, CP English Jul y 22
10, Algebra 1, Geometry, U.S.
Schoology grades posted
History since the Civil War
and/ or U.S. Government and
Ol ent angy St udent s Onl y:
Politics. Olentangy students
will have an opportunity to
JULY 25 - CP English 9 & 10 Testing
take the test(s) at the end of
JULY 26 - Algebra1 and Geometry
July 2016 or in the Fall of
2016. Students from outside Testing
the district should contact their JULY 27- US History and US
home school to schedule
Government Testing
testing during the 2016.17
school year
Soci al St u di es
- Wor ld Histor y since
Renaissance
- Geogr aphy and Wor ld
Cultur es
- US and Global Econom ics
US Gover n m en t an d
Pol i t i cs*
Jennif er Bl akl ey
Pr i n ci pal , Ol en t an gy Academ y OASI S (APEX)
740-657-4054
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CP En gl i sh 9,
CP En gl i sh 10,
US Hi st or y si n ce t h e
Ci v i l War ,
US Gover n m en t an d
Pol i t i cs,
Geom et r y an d / or
Al gebr a 1
ol ent angy academy
7774 GRAPHICSWAY, LEWISCENTER, OH
Please dir ect your sum m er school questions as follow s:
APEX - Jen n i f er Bl ak l ey
Chel sea Eismon
Pr i n ci pal , Ol en t an gy Academ y STEM (Sch ool ogy)
740-657-5801
Sch ool ogy - Ch el sea Ei sm on
Qu est i on s r egar di n g paym en t an d l og i n i n f or m at i on Li n da M eade 740-657-5800
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Note: These English courses are
available to Olentangy students
only.
School ogy Col l ege Prep 9 (05110) 1 credit : This course introduces freshmen to high school-level literacy study. Reading
instruction includes strategies to comprehend and analyze features of fiction and non-fiction through study of varieties of
genres representing different authors and cultures. Students will apply the reading process to achieve a deeper understanding
of authors?purposes and to analyze literary and rhetorical elements of texts. Writing instruction includes development of skills
in pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Students will write narrative, expository, and persuasive compositions
as well as informal and functional assignments. Instruction will also focus on acquisition of vocabulary and writing conventions
skills. Students will be introduced to research skills and resources and will develop communication skills that include listening
and speaking strategies. The reading of a novel will be required in the summer, and the purchase of one or two paperbacks may
be required. * MUST TAKE APPLICABLE STATE TEST/ END OF COURSE EXAM ON JULY 25 OR DURING THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
School ogy Col l ege Prep 10 (05210) 1 credit : This course continues study of literacy skills begun at the freshman level,
utilizing literature and more advanced writing. Reading instruction continues building comprehension and analytical skills for
varieties of fiction and non-fiction genres. Students will evaluate literary and rhetorical techniques used to develop authors?
purposes, with special focus placed on recognizing and developing persuasive techniques in both reading and writing
assignments. Students will develop arguments through speaking and writing applications, continuing to take compositions
through prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing phases of the writing process. They will also continue to develop
skills in using writing conventions and building vocabulary. The course will focus on using the research process to develop a
research paper and/ or presentation. The reading of a novel will be required in the summer, and the purchase of several
paperbacks. Additional written genres will also be practiced. * MUST TAKE APPLICABLE STATE TEST/ END OF COURSE EXAM ON
JULY 25 OR DURING THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
School ogy Col l ege Prep 11 (05310) 1 credit : This course continues building literacy skills necessary for success in
students?post-secondary education through a critical exploration of American literature. Reading instruction focuses on
higher-level comprehension and analytical skills of fiction and non-fiction texts. Through a variety of genres, students will
analyze characteristics of various American myths of identity and the influence of historical context on the writers of American
literary periods. They will also continue study of literary and rhetorical techniques writers use to achieve purpose. Writing
instruction focuses on a variety of strategies to take compositions through stages of the writing process, and writing
assignments focus heavily on interpretive, analytical, and evaluative responses to literature, as well as personal, persuasive,
responsive, or functional writing assignments. Study of writing conventions, vocabulary, research skills, and communication
strategies will continue in students?vertical learning process. Summer reading is required as is the purchase of paperback
novels .
School ogy Col l ege Prep 12 (05410) 1 credit : This course is designed for college-bound seniors and focuses on intensive
building of literacy, writing, and critical thinking skills. Reading instruction continues building higher-level comprehension and
analytical skills of fiction and non-fiction texts. Students may analyze characteristics of a variety of genres. They will also
continue study of literary and rhetorical techniques writers use to achieve purpose. Writing instruction focuses on a variety of
strategies to take compositions through stages of the writing process, and writing assignments focus heavily on interpretive,
analytical, persuasive and evaluative responses to literature, as well as personal, responsive, and functional writing
assignments. Students will complete an extensive research project. Study of writing conventions, vocabulary, and
communication strategies will continue. This writing intensive course is supported by an array of fiction and non-fiction texts.
Summer reading is required as is the purchase of several paperback texts.
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APEX Al gebra I (11110) 1 credit : Algebra I builds students' command of linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships.
Students learn through discovery and application, developing the skills they need to break down complex challenges and
demonstrate their knowledge in new situations. Course topics include problem-solving with basic equations and formulas;
measurement; an introduction to functions and problem solving; linear equations and systems of linear equations; exponents and
exponential functions; sequences and functions; descriptive statistics; polynomials and factoring; quadratic equations and
functions; and function transformations and inverses. This course supports all students as they simultaneously develop
computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply Common Core's 8 mathematical practice skills. Students
begin each lesson by discovering new concepts through guided instruction, and then confirm their understanding in an interactive,
feedback-rich environment. Modeling activities equip students to use tools and analyze a variety of real-world scenarios and
mathematical ideas. Journaling activities allow students to reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct arguments, critique
reasoning, and communicate precisely. Performance tasks prepare students to synthesize their knowledge in novel, real-world
scenarios that require the student to make sense of multifaceted problems and persevere in solving them. Throughout the course
students are evaluated through a diversity of assessments specifically designed to prepare them for the content, form, and depth
of the Common Core assessments. * MUST TAKE APPLICABLE STATE TEST/ END OF COURSE EXAM ON JULY26 OR DURING THE
2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
APEX Geomet ry (11210) 1 credit : Geometry builds upon students' command of geometric relationships and formulating
mathematical arguments. Students learn through discovery and application, developing the skills they need to break down
complex challenges and demonstrate their knowledge in new situations. Course topics include reasoning, proof, and the creation
of sound mathematical arguments; points, lines, and angles; triangles and trigonometry; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles;
congruence, similarity, transformations, and constructions; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional solids; and applications of
probability. This course supports all students as they simultaneously develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual
understanding, and apply Common Core's 8 mathematical practice skills. Students begin each lesson by discovering new concepts
through guided instruction, and then confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback-rich environment. Modeling
activities equip students to use tools and analyze a variety of real-world scenarios and mathematical ideas. Journaling activities
allow students to reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct arguments, critique reasoning, and communicate precisely.
Performance tasks prepare students to synthesize their knowledge in novel, real-world scenarios that require the student to make
sense of multifaceted problems and persevere in solving them. Throughout the course students are evaluated through a diversity
of assessments specifically designed to prepare them for the content, form, and depth of the Common Core assessments. * MUST
TAKE APPLICABLE STATE TEST/ END OF COURSE EXAM ON JULY 26 OR DURING THE 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
APEX Al gebra II (11310) 1 credit : Algebra II introduces students to advanced functions, with a focus on developing a strong
conceptual grasp of the expressions that define them. Students learn through discovery and application, developing the skills
they need to break down complex challenges and demonstrate their knowledge in new situations. Course topics include quadratic
equations; polynomial functions; rational expressions and equations; radical expressions and equations; exponential and
logarithmic functions; trigonometric identities and functions; modeling with functions; probability and inferential statistics;
probability distributions; and sample distributions and confidence intervals. (continued)
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APEX Al gebra II (11310) cont inued: This course supports all students as they simultaneously develop computational fluency,
deepen conceptual understanding, and apply Common Core's 8 mathematical practice skills. Students begin each lesson by
discovering new concepts through guided instruction, and then confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback-rich
environment. Modeling activities equip students to use tools and analyze a variety of real-world scenarios and mathematical
ideas. Journaling activities allow students to reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct arguments, critique reasoning, and
communicate precisely. Performance tasks prepare students to synthesize their knowledge in novel, real-world scenarios that
require the student to make sense of multifaceted problems and persevere in solving them. Throughout the course students are
evaluated through a diversity of assessments specifically designed to prepare them for the content, form, and depth of the
Common Core assessments.
APEX Pre-Cal cul us (11420) 1 credit : Pre-calculus is a course that combines reviews of algebra, geometry, and functions into a
preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for
success in subsequent math courses. The first semester includes linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial,
and rational functions; systems of equations; and conic sections. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions;
inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors and laws of cosine and sine; polar functions and
notation; and arithmetic of complex numbers. Within each Pre-calculus lesson, students are supplied with a post-study "Checkup"
activity, providing them the opportunity to hone their computational skills by working through a low-stakes problem set before
moving on to a formal assessment. Unit-level Pre-calculus assessments include a computer-scored test and a scaffolded,
teacher-scored test.
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APEX Heal t h (08210) .5 credit : Topics to be covered: mental health, including personality, emotions, and mental illness; the
nature of disease; body systems, substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol and drugs; physical fitness and nutrition; human
sexuality and reproduction; first aid and CPR, along with making healthy choices and current health issues.
School ogy Physical Educat ion and Fit ness (08110) .25 credit : This course is available to Olentangy students only. The class
targets the fitness component of physical education, along with an activity focus. During the fitness part of the class, students will
participate in the five fitness components as they learn to design, and make healthy lifestyle choices as a part of an active life.
Activities may include, but are not limited to: weight training, walking, jogging, circuit training, tae-bo, yoga and Pilates. During the
activities part of the class, students will focus on the etiquette, technique and skills related to sports. The activities may include, but
are not limited to: golf, bowling, Frisbee.
Sat isf ies PE course requirement
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APEX Worl d Hist ory since t he Renaissance (15210) 1 Credit : This course covers the development of civilizations around the
world from the Renaissance to the present. The course covers major themes in world history, including the development and
influence of human-geographic relationships, political and social structures, economic systems, major religions and belief systems,
the effects of science and technology, the vital role of the arts, and the importance of trade and cultural exchange. Topics covered in
this course include the Reformation and its legacy, the Scientific Revolution, European exploration, the Enlightenment, political
revolutions, the rise of nation-states, the industrial era, the spread of imperialism, and the issues and conflicts of the 20th and 21st
centuries. Primary source documents, which appear frequently, encourage students to make connections to evidence from the past.
Writing skills are honed through a spiraled sequence of short analytic pieces.
School ogy US Hist ory since t he Civil War (15220) 1 credit : This course is available to Olentangy students only. The course
traces the nation's history from the end of the Civil War to the present. It describes the emergence of the United States as an
industrial nation, highlighting social policy as well as its role in modern world affairs. Students evaluate the attempts to bind the
nation together during Reconstruction while also exploring the growth of an industrial economy. Moving into the 20th and 21st
centuries, students probe the economic and diplomatic interactions between the United States and other world players while
investigating how the world wars, the Cold War, and the "information revolution" affected the lives of ordinary Americans. Woven
through this chronological sequence is a strong focus on the changing conditions of women, African Americans, and other minority
groups. The course emphasizes the development of historical analysis skills such as comparing and contrasting, differentiating
between facts and interpretations, considering multiple perspectives, and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. These skills are
applied to text interpretation and in written assignments that guide learners step-by-step through problem-solving activities. *
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APEX Geography and Worl d Cul t ures (15861) .5 credit : This course offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that
enables students to explore how geographic features, human relationships, political and social structures, economics, science and
technology, and the arts have developed and influenced life in countries around the world. Along the way, students are given
rigorous instruction on how to read maps, charts, and graphs, and how to create them. Geography and World Cultures is based on
standards from the National Council for History Education (1997), the National Center for History in the Schools (1996), and the
National Council for Social Studies (1994) and is aligned to state standards. Geography and World Cultures is designed as the first
course in the social studies sequence. It develops note-taking skills, teaches the basic elements of analytic writing, and introduces
students to the close examination of primary documents.
APEX US and Gl obal Economics (15420) .5 credit : This course offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that provides
an introduction to key economic principles. The course 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. U.S. and Global Economics is designed to fall in the fourth year of social studies instruction. Students perfect their analytic
writing through a scaffolded series of analytic assignments and written lesson tests. They also apply basic mathematics to economic
concepts. Students read selections from annotated primary documents and apply those readings to the course content.
APEX US Government and Pol it ics (15410) .5 credit : This course offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that uses
the perspective of political institutions to explore the history, organization, and functions of the U.S. government. Beginning with
basic theories of government, moving to the Declaration of Independence, and continuing to the present day, the course explores
the relationship between individual Americans and the governing bodies. It covers the political culture of the country and gains
insight into the challenges faced by presidents, congressional representatives, and other political activists. It also covers the roles of
political parties, interest groups, the media, and the Supreme Court. U.S. Government and Politics is designed to fall in the fourth
year of social studies instruction. Students perfect their analytic writing through a scaffolded series of analytic assignments and
written lesson tests. Students read annotated primary documents and apply those documents to the course content.
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