Summer School At Burlington High School




8:00-10:00 A.M. Daily
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Daily

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Daily
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Daily

June 29, 2006 ONLY
8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.
June 27, 2008 Only



CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 25 & END AUGUST 6, 2008

Print Registration Form (PDF Format)

Shamrock

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.



8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Daily

potshamrocks

 

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
the components of literature analysis such as style, content and form.

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.
Topics such as living things, the cell, continuity of life and Human Biology are covered.

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
variety of activities that may include Archery, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Weight Training, Table Tennis and Volleyball.

Tuition $200


046 Read-Write-Spell Improvement______________________________60 hours

Development of a meaningful vocabulary, review of word and sentence structure, writing clearly,
grammar and spelling are taught. This is a basic English course.

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
the basics for producing letters, tables and research papers with the correct format, accuracy
and speed. Terminology, file management, spreadsheets, word processing and internet usage are among the themes covered.

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,
trigonometric and circular functions. In addition students will study rectangular coordinates, parametric equations,
polar coordinates, curve sketching with emphasis on circles, parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas.

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.
Topics from the Life Sciences and the Physical Sciences will be covered. These will include: Living Things,
Human Biology, Energy and Matter as well as topics from Earth and Space Science.

Tuition $200



Adult Continuing Education Home Night Program Summer Program Registration Courses Burlington School District

Pasquale DiLego, Continuing Education Director
Brenda Racht, Continuing Education Assistant
52 Institute Road, Burlington VT 05408
Telephone: (802) 864-8436 Fax: (802) 864-8408



free web counter
Yahoo DSL Internet ISP


Web Master: E-Mail Dan Cox


TOP