2015

LIVE Summer School

Courses Offered
Credit Recovery and/or Grade Improvement:
English

Lit Comp I

Lit Comp II

American Lit

Social Studies

World Studies I&II

European Studies

US History

Math

CC Algebra 1

CC Geometry

CC Algebra 2

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Dates:
Times:
Location:
Tuition:

NW Studies

Monday, June 29th Monday, August 3rd

1st period 7:30am-10:00am
2nd period 10:05am-12:35pm
Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
$375 per course (0.5 credit)

New Courses/Advancement:
There are options below for PE, Art, English and Science elective credits.
ART: Guided Study
(Art)
Ecology Research
(Science)
Archetypes in Literature
(English)
Food & Fitness A
(PE)
Food & Fitness B
(PE)
Northwest Fitness
(PE)

Dates:
Times:
Location:
Tuition:

Monday, June 29th Friday, July 17th

7:30am-12:30pm

Thursday, June18th Friday, June 26th

Varies

Monday, June 29th-Monday,August 3rd

7:30am-10:00am

Thursday, June 18th Wednesday, July 1st 7:30am-3:00pm

Monday, July 20th Friday, July 31st

7:30am-3:00pm

Monday, July 6th Friday, July 17th

7:30am-3:30pm

Varies by course*
Varies by course*
Varies by course*
Varies by course*

*See all course details on pages 3-5

Terms & Conditions

General:
Issaquah School District curriculum will be taught using district instructional materials and resources
Special education is not available as part of the regular summer school program; however, students with
disabilities who, with reasonable accommodations, are able to participate and derive educational benefit in
a regular classroom setting using regular curricula are eligible to register
ELL services are not available as part of the regular summer school program; however, ELL students who
are able to participate and derive educational benefit in a regular classroom setting using regular curricula
are eligible to register
District grading and attendance procedures will be followed. The attendance equivalent to the district
policy regarding loss of credit is 3 or fewer days of class can be missed without penalty. Any student who
misses more than 3 days of summer school may not be granted credit.
Student supervision will only occur in the times the classes are being held students may not remain on
campus outside of class time for safety purposes.
ALL COURSES are based on enrollment a course can be cancelled at any time due to low enrollment
ALL COURSES are first come, first served
Students and parents will be able to view and print their schedules online on June 25th
Registration/Tuition:
Registration closes on June 24th at 11:59pm
Registration is available online at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1quEuKu9Luqs9_aVGYETMHONdcuLCpD2qbIxUGWC7dnk/viewform
After completing registration, you will be billed according to the costs outlined in the course
descriptions within one calendar week. You will receive an email confirmation with the link for
payment.
Payment must be made by June 24th at 11:59pm or the student will be unenrolled.
Partial scholarships applications are available to eligible students enrolling in credit retrieval only. The
form is available at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rEx4RioA7C8HN5Phr0cADEBMdxqMO_Omzw_pHKOuTR0/viewform
Refund Policy:
*Cancellations must be received on or before the course start date for a full refund
*Cancellations within the first 2 days of the course may receive a 50% refund
*Cancellations made after the 2nd day of the course will receive no refund
*The above refund policies do not apply to the Ecology Summer Research Class this class is not eligible for
refunds.
Transportation:
Transportation is NOT provided for any course
All summer PE courses involve multiple off-campus sites. Transportation is NOT provided by the district.
Parents are responsible for all transportation

IMPORTANT: Students may improve a maximum of 4 semester grades during high school (Grades 9-12).
Per WAC 392-415-055 and WAC 392-415-070 the original grade earned must remain on the transcript
however, the credit will be removed so it is not calculated in the student's GPA. The new grade, if higher,
will be used in the GPA calculation.

Art: Guided Study

Description

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

This course allows students creative freedom to explore all that the art world has to
offer. Drawing, watercolor, mixed-media, pastel and charcoal are just a few of the many
mediums that will be explored. Students will be given an introductory overview of
techniques associated with many mediums and continue their exploration with their
own direction. This is an incredible opportunity for students interested in pursuing
their own, unique artistic interests. Students will be supported throughout the creative
process and encouraged to experiment with new mediums. The grade will be an
assessment of the varied techniques used correctly on the independent projects.
Monday, June 29th Friday, July 17th
7:30am-12:30pm + independent portfolio time
Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
$375 0.5 Fine art credit

Summer Ecology Research Program

Description

The Ecology Summer Research Program is a two-week summer course in which students
will design and perform an original and independent research investigation. Upon
completion of the course, students will have a complete scientific report suitable for
STEM research competitions or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Extended essay.
The field component of the course is the where students will discover firsthand the
complexities and inspiration of Northwest forests. Students will design and perform an
original and independent research investigation during a weeklong visit to the Olympic
National Park. While at the park, students will stay at the Nature Bridge educational
facility. Working with trained educators, students will learn about the methodology of
modern ecology and the natural history of the Pacific Northwests ecological
communities. Once back in the classroom, the students will learn background research
techniques and use statistical analysis to evaluate research results. Upon completion of
the course, students will have a final IB extended essay project or equivalent report.
The course is open to all 11th and 12th grade students interested in outdoor fieldwork
and further studies of life science. IB diploma candidacy is not a requirement.
Students will learn through a combination of:
Lecture/discussion
Inquiry based laboratory work
Critical thinking exercises
Multimedia offerings (computer simulations, video features)
Demonstrations
Student project and research
Cooperative learning
Interdisciplinary applications are used when appropriate/possible
Communication
Scientific inquiry

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

Thursday, June18th Friday, June 26th

June 18-24th overnight at Olympic National Park
June 25th-26th 8:00am-4:00pm
Skyline High School, 1122 228th AVE SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
AND Olympic National Park
TBD ($1000-$1500 depending on enrollment #s) 0.5 Science elective credit

Archetypes in Literature
Description

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

The Archetypes in Literature Course introduces students to the connections

between history, mythology, and iconic archetypes, and the influences these
relationships have had in literature, art, and our culture. Color symbolism is also
explored in order to better appreciate folklores, heroes, and monsters in the
literature of various cultures. In addition to composing original myths and stories,
students complete a comprehensive project detailing specific archetypal processes
and their cultural relevance to the societies which authored those myths. The course
also enhances students ability to analyze and evaluate information and to better
identify and describe authorial intent in writing.
Monday, June 29th Monday, August 3rd
7:30am-10:00am
Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
$375 0.5 English credit

Food & Fitness A

Description

The Food & Fitness PE course provides opportunities for students to develop and
improve skills to participate successfully in a variety of lifelong physical fitness
activities. Students will also gain knowledge in nutrition and have the opportunity to
prepare basic healthy snacks and meals in class. Students will experience many off
site activities such as golf, spinning, hiking, hot yoga, Crossfit, Body Pump, Zumba,
and bowling to name a few. They will also participate in on-campus team and
individual sports such as soccer, floor hockey, pickle ball, badminton and tennis.
Most days students will prepare a healthy snack or lunch to teach them basic
cooking skills to prepare healthy snacks and meals for themselves.
Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of
activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or
light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0
mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS

Thursday, June 18th Wednesday, July 1st
7:30am-3:00pm
Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
AND
On location (varies see description above)
$375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit

Food & Fitness B

Description

The design of this course will allow students the opportunity to experience team
and individual sports as well as a wide variety of fitness activities at Issaquah high
school and around the Issaquah community. Students will also prepare quick and
healthy lunches as a part of their individual fitness plans.
Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of
activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or
light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0
mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS

Monday, July 20th Friday, July 31st
7:30am-3:00pm
Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
AND
On location (varies see description above)
$375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit

Northwest Physical Education

Description

Students participate in lifetime activities that are unique to the Pacific Northwest
such as hiking, golf, fly fishing and archery. Students learn important lifetime fitness
skills such as yoga, weight training, heart rate training and apply these concepts
during class. Students also experience individual and team sports as part of the
Summer Olympics theme which includes sports such as soccer and tennis. Students
coordinate activities at the Pine Lake Club such as spin classes and core strength.
This course prepares students with skills and knowledge to lead a healthy and
active lifestyle.
Students should be prepared both physically and mentally for 7 hours a day of
activity. This can range from incredibly intense and rigorous to moderate and/or
light. On an average day, a student will walk a minimum of 4-5 miles at a 3.5-4.0
mph pace and must be able to keep up with the group for safety purposes.

Dates
Times
Location
Credit/Tuition

**PRIORITY GOES TO INCOMING 11th and 12th GRADERS

Monday, July 6th Friday, July 17th
7:30am-3:30pm
Skyline High School, 1122 228th AVE SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
AND
On location (varies see description above)
$375 + activities costs 0.5 PE credit