Rich Township High School District 227
Summer School 2021
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Summer School at Rich Township High School District 227! Due to the COVID-19 shelter in place order, all summer school classes will be held both remotely and hybrid this summer. In-person classes will be held at the Rich East Campus (300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, IL 60466), with the exception of Extended School Year, which will be held at the transition center. Summer School for credit recovery will be virtual and will run from June 7 to July 15.
AP Boot Camp will be virtual.
The following in-person programs will run from June 7 to July 15 (6 weeks): Senior Intensive, Star Academy, Driver’s Ed, and Extended School Year (ESY).
The following programs will run from June 14 to July 15 (5 weeks): RAMP, Freshmen on Track, ELL, and Special Education Enrichment. This is a change from what was previously communicated.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) summer program will be in-person and run from June 28 to July 15 (3 weeks).
Summer School is an opportunity for current students to take classes for enjoyment and enrichment. It also gives students a chance to experience success in courses in which they have not done well in the past. Please look over the course offerings and choose one per semester that interests you. Students may earn ½ credit upon successful completion of the semester.
Credit recovery classes will be offered through Edgenuity, which is an online platform that we currently use at District 227. Classes offered in this format will be self-paced and predominately independent. Students taking a Edgenuity course will have access to support within the online platform. A District 227 facilitator will also be available to assist students with issues that they are experiencing. A teacher will monitor student progress in the course and keep students on track to complete the course within the allotted time. All students will need access to technology. Additional information regarding technology distribution is forthcoming.
Students recommended for extended school year (ESY) as a part of their I.E.P. should contact Ms. LaRhonda Taylor at [email protected] or 708-679-3100.
Tuition Per Semester
Summer School 2021 will be offered free to all district residents. Out of district student fees will be $200.00 per semester. All courses must be chosen at the point of registration and will be approved by your school counselor. Registration will be held online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Are0OqdxL-iczA0_xA5YIhLhAgP3oXjfs8o_vuwnUnA/edit. Please note that registration ends June 3, 2021 for session 1 and June 24, 2021 for session II.
Course Offerings for Summer 2021:
English 9, 10, 11, and 12 Geometry
History of World Civilization Algebra II/Trigonometry
U. S. History Algebra I
American Government Biology
Driver’s Education Earth Science
Physical Education Chemistry
Health Personal Finance
Driver’s Education Summer Schedule:
Session I June 7 – June 30, 2021 Mondays and Wednesdays (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) at Rich East
June 8 – July 1, 2021 Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) at Rich East
Session II July 6-July 15 (Monday- Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
No class on Monday, July 5(In observance of the 4th of July)
**Students will be required to pay a $20.00 fee at the DMV office to obtain a permit.
(Residency verification through the Registrars Office will have to be processed prior to registering if student is not currently attending STEM or FAC Campus. Please bring with you a photo state id or driver’s license, copy of your current mortgage statement or lease, and three additional proofs dated within the last 60 days such as utility bills, car insurance, bank or credit card statement.)
NO course credit will be applied if a student is dropped for any reason.
**To ensure that you are registered for the correct course, please email your Guidance Counselor prior to May 28th for approval.
Eligibility/Behavior
Current District 227 students, incoming freshmen, and out-of district students are eligible for Summer School. District 227 behavioral rules and regulations apply.
Teacher Availability Schedule
Monday—Thursday
8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Semester I (60 hours) June 7 - June 24, 2021
Semester II (60 hours) June 28- July 15, 2021
(No school July 5th –Observing 4th of July Holiday)
Elective credit courses will not fulfill graduation requirements in core areas. Summer School courses are offered for both semesters. Each semester is awarded one-half credit upon successful completion of the course.
On-Line Edgenuity Summer Program
The Online Summer Program is a computer-based, online learning system.
Who is eligible for the program?
Students who either have incomplete course work or would like to use summer school as a credit recovery option
OR
Students who need multiple credit recovery courses and who would like to use the online services as a credit recovery option.
STAR Academy Summer Program
STAR Academy will be in-person for the summer program.
Who is eligible for the program?
STAR Academy students who were enrolled in STAR Academy for the 2020-21 school year are required to attend summer school. Students who are recommended to STAR Academy for the Fall semester may also participate. STAR Academy students will participate in the comprehensive program who are in need of multiple credit recovery courses and who would like to use the online services as a credit recovery option. STAR Academy online summer program will be delivered via Edgenuity and is for credit recovery only!!
Looking forward to a productive summer!