In-person Summer School (High School)

Contact Information:

For questions regarding high school summer school programs, contact:
Melissa Porraz, Summer School Specialist
summerschool@cherrycreekschools.org

Jamie Weber, Summer School Principal/District Coordinator
jweber4@cherrycreekschools.o rg

CCSD In Person Summer School for Credit Recovery is for students who received a D or F in the equivalent class taken during the school year. Students who received an A, B, or C during the regular school year are NOT eligible to repeat the class in summer school to improve their grades. (Students seeking credit advancement/progression should refer to the online course information.) The in-person Hybrid Health and PE class will be available for any student who needs credit recovery -or- credit progression. CE Photography will be available for credit progression. 3 college credits from Arapahoe Community College

The grade received in summer school will replace the initial grade, regardless of whether the summer school grade is higher or lower. The grade earned during summer school will be reflected on the student transcript and be calculated into the student GPA.

Students who receive an F in a class are eligible to take a summer school course that is equivalent to the course in which they received an F. Students may take a summer school class to retrieve .50 of a credit, provided that they receive a summer school grade that is higher than an F. The grade earned during summer school will be reflected on their transcript and be calculated into their GPA

Please Note: If your student is on hold status with the Cherry Creek School District for any reason (Change-of-Address Needed, Renewal of Co-Residency or Temporary Guardianship, etc.), then the hold status needs to be cleared with District Admissions prior to the start of summer school classes.

District Admissions

General Summer School Information

In Person Session I

In Person Session II

Summer School Attendance Policies

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Summer school hours are from 8:00AM -12:15 PM and are divided into two sessions with a break in-between. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session.
There are no excused absences in Summer School.
Any student arriving ten minutes after each session has begun will be assessed a tardy. There are no “excused” tardies in Summer School, and three tardies equals one day of absence.
If a student accrues more than two absences, they will be automatically withdrawn from Summer School on the third absence. No refund or course credit will be granted.
Summer school classes are equivalent to semester classes compressed into 60 hours.
Online quarter classes are compressed into 30 hours.
Attendance for Online Classes will not be taken.
Online teachers will hold a virtual class once weekly which is optional, but highly recommended.

Tuition and Pricing

In-District 9th-grader who received an F: $125.00 (Grade recovery reduced rate during 9th grade summer ONLY)
In-District 9th-grader who received a D: $250.00 (Grade replacement)
In-District Students Grades 10-12: $250.00
Class size is limited and registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Payment must be made at the time of registration.
Payment can be made by either debit card or credit card.
$75.00 cancellation fee will be applied once you register for a course and cancel for any reason.

Scholarships

A limited number of CCSD scholarships are available for CREDIT RECOVERY only. Please speak with your high school counselor for details as ONLY your counselor can award a scholarship. During registration, if the scholarship button is checked and your student has not been approved, the registration will show an error and the registration cannot be completed. Please do not select the scholarship option if your student has not been approved.
9th-graders who received an F during the regular school year receive an automatic 50% reduced rate. Students MUST take the summer school class for credit recovery before they enter the 10th grade to receive the reduced rate.

In-Person Course Selections

CP ALGEBRA I

The content of Algebra 1 deepens and extends students’ understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and identifying and exploring the underlying mathematical structures that they share. Students explore many examples of functions, including sequences, and analyze them graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Students apply linear models to data and analyze how well the models fit the data. Additionally, students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and applying quadratic functions.

3SSAL1CPS1 (Semester 1): Equations and Inequalities, Numeric Expressions, Algebraic Expressions, Exploring Quadratic Functions in Context
3SSAL1CPS2 (Semester 2): Structure of Quadratic Functions, Modeling with Quadratic Functions, Linear and Exponential Functions, Statistics

CP ALGEBRA II

CP ALGEBRA II

Students in CP Algebra 2 develop a deeper understanding of all aspects of functions: graphing, analyzing, transforming, performing, operations with, composing new functions, and solving equations using them. Functions studied include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, trigonometric, and radical. Students further develop their statistical knowledge by studying the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the connections to probability. Throughout the year students strengthen their use of the common core standard math practices, with a particular emphasis on making sense of problems and modeling with mathematics.

3SSAL2CPS (Semester 1): Functions with unrestricted domains: polynomial functions – key features of graphs (end behavior, relative min/max, intervals where increasing/decreasing, etc.); zeros/ factors relationship (including Remainder Theorem and synthetic division of polynomials); geometric series; function operations (including the composition of functions); transformations on functions; inverse functions; complex numbers
3SSAL2CPS2 (Semester 2): Functions with restricted domains: rational functions, radical functions, exponential functions and logarithms, trigonometry, statistics

CP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

2CPGVAMS: (Only offered in Session I): This course helps students attain Civic competency. It focuses on the vital role of the citizen and the Democratic Society. Students gain an understanding of government in the United States and participate actively in the political process. This course covers the foundation of American government, political behavior, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and Colorado state and local government. This class focuses on participation in government and political Behavior. Current events and issues concerning government in the United States will be integrated throughout the course.

CP BIOLOGY

This college preparatory biology course integrates the many areas of the life sciences and is recommended for those students who intend to pursue college studies or major in the biological sciences. The course emphasizes the role of humans in the biosphere and recent advances in biotechnology. Practical topics of biology as they relate to the human organism are covered. Daily preparation outside of class is required.

4SSBIOCPS1 (Semester 1-only offered in Session I): Biochemistry, Cells, Genetics
4SSBIOCPS2 (Semester 2-only offered in Session II): Ecology and Evolution

CP ENGLISH 10

Semester 1 (1SSCPEN10S1) & Semester 2 (1SSCPEN10S2):

CP English 10 is a one-year course that expands the student’s understanding and appreciation of American, English, and continental literature. Course content emphasizes critical thinking skills in both reading and writing. Expository essays, creative writing assignments, and a library paper are included in the writing program that continues the focus on the writing process.

CP ENGLISH 11

Semester 1 (1SSCPEN11S1) & Semester 2 (1SSCPEN11S2) – Offered during Session I only:

CP English 11 is a one-year course which concentrates on strengthening the student’s skills and writing with emphasis on developing an in-depth and refined writing style. Literature-based writing assignments emphasize critical analysis and argumentative defenses of thesis positions. Students study a wide range of literary types: novels, short stories, poetry, and drama, both contemporary and classical, that reflect their diverse cultural heritage.

CP ENGLISH 9

Semester 1 (1SSCPEN9S1) & Semester 2 (1SSCPEN9S2):

CP English 9 is a one-year course emphasizing the development of essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The content includes an introduction to the various literary styles, vocabulary, applied grammar, and the structure of paragraphs and short essays. The pre-writing, writing and revising process is stressed throughout the year.

CP GEOMETRY

CP Geometry formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students will develop geometric concepts using an inductive and algebraic approach. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments and proof. In this course, rigid and non-rigid transformations are the frame through which students build and prove the concepts of congruence and similarity. Previous experience with proportional reasoning and the Pythagorean Theorem leads students to understand the trigonometry of right triangles in order to find unknown measures in general triangles. The geometry of 2 and 3-dimensional figures is the focus, including work and analysis on the coordinate plane.

3SSGEOCPS1 (Semester 1): Structure of Geometry, constructions, triangle congruence proofs (CCSD Unit 1, Unit 2, sections 1-2)
3SSGEOCPS2 (Semester 2): Similarity, right triangle trigonometry, circles, polygons (CCSD Unit 2, sections 3-4, Unit 3, Unit 4)

CP U.S. HISTORY

Colorado State law requires that students complete a full year of U.S. history covering the entire span of U.S. history from the reconstruction until the present day. In addition to mastering the content of history, students develop communication skills.

2CPUSHSTS1 (Semester 1-only offered in Session I): Colorado State law requires that students complete a full year of U.S. history. This course is for students who need to complete the first semester of United States history, which covers the pre-colonial era through reconstruction.
2CPUSHSTS2 (Semester 2-only offered in Session II): Colorado State law requires that students complete a full year of U.S. history. This course is for students who need to complete the second semester of United States history, which covers World War I to the present.

HEALTH - Hybrid

Students will learn about the components and principles used in physical
fitness. This hybrid class meets once a week in the classroom. Students will
use various forms of technology to collect, evaluate, and share their fitness
activities and assignments. This information is used to document fitness
levels and goals as students take ownership of their health and lifetime fitness
levels. This class is intended for self-motivated, high-academic students.

Session I: Students will meet on June 3, June 10, and June 17. All work will be completed through Schoology. Final work submission must be completed by 12:00, noon on June 21, 2024
Session II: Students will meet on June 24, July 1, and July 8. All work will be completed through Schoology. Final work submission must be completed by 12:00, noon on July 12, 2024.

PERSONAL FITNESS- Hybrid

Students will learn about the components and principles used in physical

fitness. This hybrid class meets once a week in the classroom. Students will
use various forms of technology to collect, evaluate, and share their fitness
activities and assignments. This information is used to document fitness
levels and goals as students take ownership of their health and lifetime fitness
levels. This class is intended for self-motivated, high-academic students.

CE Digital Commercial Photography

This course concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop as an illustration, design and photo retouching tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics, and videos. The course competencies and outline follow those set out by the Adobe Certified Associate exam in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop. This dynamic, hands-on, project oriented photography course challenges students to think critically, learn professionalism, and produce critically acclaimed art. Assigned projects prepare students to strengthen their creative eye and see life from a different perspective. Students learn both film and digital photography, use a darkroom and learn the industry standard professional software: Adobe Photoshop. Students will explore career possibilities, develop a resume, and meet photographers, all while preparing for college and industry. This course will include understanding the commercial photography business, composition theory, digital ethics, and competition events, where students produce a portfolio. This course aligns with the Colorado Community College course Adobe Photoshop (MGD 111). Students will have the opportunity to earn high school credit while at the same time enroll in and
earn community college credits with the opportunity to transfer credit to an
institution of higher education. If the student is interested in earning community college credit, an additional free application is required. More information can be found at www.cherrycreekschools/cte on the Concurrent Enrollment tab.