Summer School

WELCOME TO SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2024 Summer School Session I June 3rd - June 27, 2024 Click here for the Summer School Registration Form

The following applies to ALL in-person and online courses:

Please check with your assigned high school counselor to ensure you register for the appropriate course(s). It is the student’s responsibility to check with their counselor to verify that the courses taken during summer school meet their home school’s requirements for graduation, replacement credit, and the potential impact of the course on their GPA.

ATTENDANCE:

The attendance policy for summer school is set by the Colorado Department of Education and allows three absences in any course (3 tardies = 1 absence), after which students will be withdrawn from summer school and will receive a failing grade and no credit for the course(s). Students who do not complete a course within the allotted time for each session will also recieve a failing grade and no credit for the course(s). Any breach of conduct can result in removal from the program.

SUMMER SCHOOL SESSIONS: All classes are worth 0.5 credits.

Session I

June 3 - June 27

Monday-Thursday

In-person math courses will be at ThunderRidge. All other courses are online.
Students who register for in-person math courses have the opportunity to receive grade replacement but must complete the grade replacement form to receive credit.

$300/course until May 28th. After May 28th, the cost increases to $325/course.

Session II

July 1 - July 22

All Session II courses are online and are for grade recovery only.

$300/course from June 15 - June 22. After June 22, the cost increases to $325/course.

REGISTRATION

Registration will open for Session I on May 2, 2024. It is highly recommended that students limit registration to no more than 2 courses per session, due to time constraints and work loads. Students will receive login information for online Edgenuity classes by the first day of class or within 24 hours of registration.

Students entering 9th grade as well as students finishing 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades may enroll in the summer semester. One semester’s elective and/or required credit (0.5 Carnegie Unit) toward graduation may be earned for each course taken.

GRADE REPLACEMENT VS. CREDIT RECOVERY

Grade Replacement: Summer school courses with course numbers identical to courses offered during the traditional school year may be taken for grade replacement. With grade replacement, both grades will be reflected on the student’s transcript, however, only the summer school grade will factor into the GPA calculation. Grade replacement courses are much more time consuming, approximately 60+ hrs to complete, and require at least 4-5 hours per day, 5 days a week to complete (NCAA approved). Students attending Session I Math, in-person classes are eligible for grade replacement. Students who would like grade replacement MUST have approval from their counselor and administrator before registering for courses. Grade replacement form.

Credit Recovery: Summer school courses with course numbers NOT identical to courses offered during the traditional school year are offered for credit recovery. With credit recovery, both grades will be reflected on the student’s transcript and both grades will factor into the GPA calculation. Summer school coursework completed in person at a DCSD high school of a different level and online coursework through Edgenuity are offered with credit recovery.

COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING COURSES

For high school students who need to earn certain specific core credits or for those who need to earn elective credits to enhance fundamental skills, online coursework offers a powerful and engaging curriculum. Edgenuity coursework is self-paced, and can be accessed from home or anywhere the internet is available. Students will receive login information for online Edgenuity classes by the first day of class, or within 24 hours of registration. Students who complete online courses will receive credit recovery.

CREDITS

The high school summer semester is intended to:
• Provide the opportunity to earn credit for courses taken but failed during the previous year

• Provide remediation to improve specific skills

Summer school courses offer academic or elective credit toward graduation. One semester of credit and a grade will be recorded on a student’s high school transcript. This grade becomes part of the student’s grade point average (GPA) that is used in determining class rank in the Douglas County School District.

GRADE REPORTING

Final grades will be viewable on the parent portal at the conclusion of each session (July 3 for Session 1 and August 4 for Session 2); grades will be posted to transcripts by July 8 for Session 1 and August 5, 2024 for Session 2.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Douglas County School District Code of Conduct and Discipline will be enforced during the summer semester as it is during the regular school year. Any student who does not abide by classroom and Summer Semester expectations will be asked to leave the program. A parent may be requested to pick the student up immediately. No credit will be given.

Should you require a course not listed, or have questions about a particular course please contact Amie McCarty at [email protected].

Online courses can be found on the eDCSD website.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).