Summer School Classes
The courses listed below are offered by Carmel Catholic High School for Summer School 2010. The courses actually taught will be determined based on the enrollment in the courses. There are limited places available in each class. Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Dates and Times
The dates and times for each course are listed in the course description.
Registration
The registration deadline for Summer School 2010 is Thursday, May 6, 2010. In some courses there are limited places available. Students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. A course may be closed prior to May 6, 2010.
Registration may be completed by bringing the registration form and tuition/fees
to Mr. Brian Tekampe in room 206. Registration
is not complete until full payment is received. The forms may also be mailed to:
Mr. Brian Tekampe , Carmel Catholic High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL
60060.
There will be an opportunity to register at the 8th Grade Registration, March 11, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Registration for a course after May 6, 2010 will only be accepted if there is room in
the course.
Tuition and Fees
All tuition and fees must be paid in full at the time of registration for the class. The
cost of each course is listed in the course description.
Refund Policy
- If you are registered for a course and you are unable to take the class, you must notify the Summer School Director prior to May 6, 2010 in order to receive a complete refund for the class.
- If you notify the Summer School Director after May 6, 2010, there will be no refund.
- If you are dropped from a course because of attendance or discipline issues, there will be no refund.
- If Carmel Catholic cancels a course because of insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund.
Attendance Policy for Credit Classes
Attendance is extremely important in all credit classes. You are expected to be there for every day of class.
If there is a legitimate illness and you must miss one day, you must notify the Summer School Principal on the morning of the day you are ill. Either call Mr. Brian Tekampe at (847) 388-3425 and leave a voice mail message or e-mail Mr. Tekampe at btekampe@carmelhs.org.
Depending on the course, missing class could affect your grade. Doctor appointments, job requirements, vacation days, court, and such are not acceptable excuses to miss at any time.
The semester exam must be taken at the scheduled time for the class. You may
not leave early on the last day of class. If you miss more than one day, for any reason, you will be dismissed from the class. Chronic tardiness (time in minutes) will be deducted from the one absent day allowed.
Discipline
All of the regular discipline policies apply during Summer School except for the dress
code. Students who fail to comply with the discipline policies will be dismissed. If a student is dismissed from summer school because of discipline, there will be no refund of tuition or fees.
Dress Code
Casual dress is permitted for summer school classes. Jeans and shorts of walking length are permitted. Appropriate shirts/blouses are required. No halter tops, bare midriffs, see-through blouses, or sun-dresses are permitted. Shoes are required. Sandals and athletic shoes are permitted. Young men are expected to be clean shaven. Shaved areas on the head are not allowed. Hair is to be kept neat and clean, and young men may not wear their hair longer than collar length. Hair color other than natural colors is not allowed.
Grades
Grades in the credit classes will be mailed home by the end of July 2009. The summer school grade will appear on the first semester report card and the credit will be included in the cumulative credits and cumulative GPA at the end of the semester following the summer school session.
Books
Books, when required, are need on the first day of class, Monday, June 8. You will
receive information for ordering books in the summer school letter sent to participants in mid-May.
Non-Credit Classes
Sun College-Bound Program – S111
June 14-24, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Thursday
Grades: 9 – 11
Cost: $275 Payable to SunThis is a class focusing on learning strategies for success in high school.
Through this course students can reduce their study time and improve reading speed and comprehension no matter what grades they are currently achieving. An additional benefit is that students will save time by learning efficient, scientific study systems that begin to work immediately. Students will learn how to utilize and manage their time better. Skills include preparing for tests, earning higher grades, taking useful notes and reducing test anxiety. More information will also be sent in a mailing at the beginning of May.If you have any additional questions for this course, please contact Mrs. Cathy Smolka at (847) 388-3312 or e-mail her at csmolka@carmelhs.org.
High School Algebra and Composition Skills – S214
June 14-25, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Grade: 9
Cost: $160 Payable to Carmel Catholic High SchoolThis class focuses on the math and writing skills that students need to thrive in high school. During one week students will be introduced to and/or review college-prep algebra and its concepts. In the other week, they will work on composition skills and terminology necessary for writing confidently across a high school curriculum.
Drumline Camp – S217
Camp: June 21-July 2nd, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $160 Payable to Carmel Catholic High SchoolThis class is designed to further develop the students’ understanding and ability to perform rudimental drumming. The top forty Percussive Arts Society Rudiments, technique of drumming and eye hand coordination will be covered in this class. This class is a continuation of the Instrumental Program at CCHS. If you are planning on playing in the CCHS Instrumental program as a percussionist, it is required that you take this class, including incoming freshmen.
Credit Classes
Introduction to Computers - #754
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 9 – 10- 11-12
Credit: .5 One Semester
Cost: $575 plus Lab Fee of $45.00. Total: $620 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Book: a state book, will be given on 1st day of class
Prerequisite: Placement Testing*The basics of Windows Operating Systems are discussed with emphasis placed on vocabulary development and file management. Students acquire the skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. Students will create a movie in this class using Movie Maker. Students develop internet searching skills with an emphasis on Internet safety, ethics, and cyber bullying. Students will develop a project that integrates multiple Microsoft Office Programs.
*Students must pass a placement test in order for admission to this class. Students will be expected to key 30 w.p.m., use correct keystrokes; no backspace key, and key without looking at the keyboard.
Introduction to Computers with Keyboarding - #752
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 9 -10- 11- 12
Cost: $575 plus Lab Fee of $45.00. Total: $620 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Book: A state book, will be given on 1st day of class
Prerequisites: NoneStudents learn to key alphabetic information, alpha/numeric information and the keypad. Emphasis is placed on correct technique to develop accuracy and speed. The basics of Windows Operating Systems are discussed with emphasis placed on vocabulary development and file management. Students acquire the skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite with the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will create a movie in this class using Movie Maker. Students develop Internet searching skills with an emphasis on Internet safety, ethics, and cyber bullying.
Physical Education (Co-ed) - #826
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $575 plus Activity Fee of $30. Total: $605 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Book: None
Credit: .5 One semesterThis course fulfills one-half of the PE requirement. It focuses on lifetime activities including fitness, golf, tennis, bowling, strength training and much more.
Students will walk to some locations that are not on campus to engage in some of the required activities. In some cases, the students will meet at locations which are off campus to participate in required activities. It will be the responsibility of the student/parents to provide transportation for these activities.
Health - #827
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 9 – 12
Cost: $575 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Book: none
Credit: .5 One semesterHealth is a semester course that focuses on personal health, with emphasis on identifying, implementing and maintaining health-enhancing behaviors. Health presents a broad range of topics: Leading a Healthy Life, Activity and Health, Nutrition and Healthy Living, CPR and First Aid, Safety Education, Substance Use and Abuse, and Safe and Healthy Relationships.
Film Appreciation - #165
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grades: 11 – 12
Cost: $575 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Credit: .5 One semesterFilm Appreciation explores the history of cinema with a focus on film as an art form. Narrative structure is emphasized, with ample time given to studying the craft of filmmaking. Skills such as screenwriting, editing, directing, lighting and cinematography are examined.
Introduction to Journalistic Writing - #172
June 9-July 2, 8:00 to 11:45am, Monday to Friday
Grades: 9-10-11-12
Cost: $575 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School
Book: Inside Reporting
Credit: .5 One semesterThe student who enrolls in Introduction to Journalistic Writing will be publishing, communicating, creating, critically thinking, analyzing and writing throughout the course. The course covers the entire process of journalism: history, legal and Christian ethical components and the organization of a publication. Newsgathering, writing, editing, interviewing, deadlines, layout, design and current publication trends are emphasized. The student’s work may be published in Crossroads, the school newspaper.
American Government Honors - #542
June 8 – July 1, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: At least one semester of U.S. History Honors #530 or U.S. History Advanced Placement #520 and signature of U.S. History teacher
Book: None
Cost: $525 plus course materials fee and transportation fee of $20. Total: $545 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School.
Credit: .5 One SemesterThis course fulfills the Social Studies American Government requirement. It examines the American political system, the key concepts of the democratic process and the elements of responsible citizenship. Students engage in a study of the government of Illinois and are required to pass a comprehensive examination on the U.S. and Illinois constitutions.
Because this is an honors level course, students are expected to relate primary source readings to contemporary political issues and events. This course covers more information at a deeper and more thorough level than American Government #543. This course provides a strong background in government for the college bound student planning to major in one of the social studies.
U.S. Government Honors - #542
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: At least one semester of U.S. History Honors #530 or U.S. History; Advanced Placement #520 and signature of U.S. History teacher
Book: None
Cost: $575 plus course materials fee and transportation fee of $20. Total: $595 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School.
Credit: .5 One semesterThis course fulfills the Social Studies U.S. Government requirement. It examines the American political system, the key concepts of the democratic process and the elements of responsible citizenship. Students engage in a study of the government of Illinois and are required to pass a comprehensive examination on the U.S. and Illinois constitutions.
Because this is an honors level course, students are expected to relate primary source readings to contemporary political issues and events. This course covers more information at a deeper and more thorough level than American Government #543. This course provides a strong background in government for the college bound student planning to major in one of the social studies.
U.S. Government - #543
June 9 – July 2, 8:00 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: World History #511; at least one semester of U.S. History #533
Book: None
Cost: $575 plus course materials fee and transportation fee of $20. Total: $595 Payable to Carmel Catholic High School.
Credit: .5 One semesterThis course fulfills the Social Studies U.S. Government requirement. It examines the American political system, the key concepts of the democratic process, and the elements of responsible citizenship. The students engage in a study of the government of Illinois and are required to pass a comprehensive examination on the U.S. Constitution and the Illinois Constitution.
