Summer School At Burlington High School |
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CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 25 & END AUGUST 6, 2008 The Summer School Program offers many courses in all disciplines that include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computers and Physical Education. Credit: The Summer School Program RECOMMENDS one diploma credit for successful completion of each course. It will be up to the student's home school's Principal or Guidance Department to either accept or reject these credits. Prior approval, from the student's guidance counselor, MUST be obtained. Courses are accelerated; students should anticipate two hours of homework for each two hours in class. ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A FULL COURSE FOR FULL CREDIT. PARTIAL CREDITS WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Attendance: No more than SIX (6) hours absence is allowed if ONE credit is expected for any SIXTY(60) hour course. Credit will be DENIED to students who exceed these maximum allowable absences. Homework and other outside study and work should be anticipated! Book Cost: Textbooks for most courses, which earn High School Credits, are furnished for use to students by the Summer School Program. No course grades or credits will be released until ALL books and materials are returned. Lost or damaged books must be replaced by the student at actual cost. This includes Library books and materials. NOTE: Books for Basic Math, American Government and Law, and United States History MUST be purchased by the student.
001 Algebra I______________________________60 hours Fundamental skills are emphasized. Topics such as linear equations, polynomials, fractions, factoring, powers and roots are covered. Tuition $200 003 English 10______________________________60 hours This course will help students understand the need for communication. Students will evaluate what they read and say and learn how to read more skillfully as well as evaluate other media. Tuition $200 004 English 12______________________________60 hours Students will develop a working knowledge of grammar, parts of speech, sentence structure and Tuition $200 009 World Civilizations______________________________60 hours This course serves as a survey of the development of Western Civilization. Primarily the history and culture of European Nations. Tuition $200 012 Math, Basic Refresher______________________________60 hours Basic skills will be developed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as fractions, percentages and computing interest. Tuition $200 013 Introductory Biology______________________________60 hours This course will concentrate on the Life Sciences and their relation to everyday living. Tuition $200 040 Physical Education (PE)______________________________60 hours This course is designed to assist students in completing the Physical Education
requirements for graduation. Students will participate in a Tuition $200 046 Read-Write-Spell Improvement______________________________60 hours Development of a meaningful vocabulary, review of word and sentence structure, writing clearly, Tuition $200 057 American Government And Law______________________________60 hours This course is concerned with the shaping of the American Nation and the people, ideas, forces and institutions which shaped it.In addition, students will be given an overview of the American Legal System and how it works. Tuition $200 078 Computer Literacy______________________________60 hours The student will develop computer-keyboarding techniques while exploring
various software to acquire Tuition $200 087 Pre-Calculus______________________________60 hours This course is designed for students who plan to
study Calculus. Students will become involved with exponential, logarithmic, Tuition $200 095 Introduction To General Science______________________________60 hours This course is designed to help prepare students
for the ever changing and more complex scientific developments of the
future. Tuition $200 |
Pasquale DiLego, Continuing Education Director |