Mount Vernon Senior High School



Mount VernonHigh SchoolSummer School 2020Course Handbookcenter7620Classes will be offered for high school credit and may be taken by students who are entering the 9th-12th grades.Session BeginsJune 3th Welcome to Mount Vernon High SchoolSummer School ProgramPlease make sure you fill out and turn in all necessary forms.Check dates to make sure your student is available the scheduled dates of summer school.Credit will not be given if a student exceeds the number of absences allowed for courses.Once a class is full, enrollment for that class will be closed. Waiting lists may apply.We reserve the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.No discounts for more than one class per application.Summer School dates are subject to change if school year is extended due to calamity days.Students should be able to:Work independently.Analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and resources.Research independently and complete learning activities on time.Attendance policy: One (1) day absence for 1/4 and 1/2 credit course or two (2) days absence for 1 credit course is allowed.? Additional absences will result in no credit and no refund given unless medical verification is received.? Maximum number of days missed with medical verification is two (2) days per 1/4 or 1/2 credit course or four (4) days per 1 credit course.Summer School Closing and/or delays:Information regarding closing/delays will be announced on Knox Alerts and the high school website. Sign up for Knox Alerts by going to the District webpage.*Non-PE courses will make up any time missed by adding an hour(s) to the end of class until all time is made up. Adjusted class times will be communicated to students. The attendance policy applies to time being made up. *PE courses will make up any time missed by adding on days to the end of the course until all time is made up. Adjusted class schedule will be communicated to students. The attendance policy applies to time being made up. Make checks payable to Mount Vernon City Schools. Forms will be accepted in the main office at the high school or you can mail to: Heather Auker, Mount Vernon High School, 300 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Online payment accepted through . If you do not have an account currently, you will want to establish an account. Additional charges are applied for this feature and not refundable. Course drop policy/periods:Courses may be dropped until May 25th for full refund. Courses dropped after May 25th but prior to June 3rd will be eligible for a partial refund. Courses dropped after June 3rd require a medical notice for refund.All reimbursements will be handled by the Mount Vernon City School Treasurer’s Office. Course must be paid in full by the first day of summer school. This includes all payment plans.Paperwork and payment must both be received in order to secure a seat in class. Paperwork and no payment does not secure seat nor does payment and no paperwork.An Emergency Medical Form is required for all students. If you have not already done so, complete this form online at mvcsd.us. Click the “Parents” icon at top of page and then click on Parent Portal to set up an account. If changes need to be made to current EMF, please do so before May 29th. Registration will not be complete until EMF is submitted online. If you have any questions, contact Heather Auker at 740-393-5900 ext. 5918 or email hauker@mvcsd.us ALGEBRA 1 CreditGrade 9, 10Prerequisites: Previously attempted Algebra A – (This is not for acceleration) Algebra extends the principles of arithmetic by working with variables with an emphasis on the structure ofmathematics. Topics include signed numbers, equations, graphing, factoring, and exponents. Operations involving agraphing calculator will be explored. TI-84 calculator is required.Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – July 8 8:00am – 11:00am?????????????????????????????????????ALGEBRA B 1 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Algebra A. (This is not for acceleration)Algebra B is a comprehensive approach to more complex Algebra skills. ?It is intended for the student who took Bridges 9/Algebra A the previous year. ?This course includes equations of linear functions systems of equations, quadratic expressions, and equations, radical functions, and rational functions.Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – July 8 8:00am -11:00am?????????????????????????????????????GEOMETRY FUNDMENTALS 1 CreditGrade 10, 11, 12Prerequisites: Algebra I. (This is not for acceleration)This is a geometry course that helps student’s master geometric concepts in a rich contextual environment. Real-world and workplace applications throughout the program provide students with a relevant way of translating geometry from an abstract, theoretical approach to a concrete, applied approach. This program gradually introduces students to informal and formal proofs. TI-84 calculator is required. Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time. June 3 – July 8 8:00am – 11:00am??????????????????????????????????????ALGEBRA II FUNDAMENTALS 1 CreditGrade 11, 12Prerequisite: Algebra I and counselor recommendation. (This is not for acceleration) Algebra II Fundamentals is a survey of mathematics course. This course will cover concepts in proof, sequences, functions and their graphs, logarithms, symmetry, polygons and polyhedral, mathematical curves including sine, probability, statistics and topology. Additional Algebra II topics covered are linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, inverse functions, and polynomials. TI-84 calculator is required.Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – July 8 8:00am - 11:00am ?????????????????????????????????????BIOLOGY1 CreditGrades 9, 10Prerequisite: Previously attempted Biology 9-(This is not for acceleration.)Biology is the study of living things. In this foundation course, emphasis is placed upon the nature of science, chemistryof life, the cell, (types, structures and chemistry), ecosystems and the environment, genetics, evolution and thecharacteristics of plants and animals. Study includes microscopic examination of cells, their chemistry and geneticinformation; observation of various invertebrate animals; comparative studies of complex animals, including theirevolution; and the variety of simple and complex plants, including their evolution.June 3- July 88:00am- 11:00am?????????????????????????????????????ENGLISH 1 CreditGrade 9, 10, 11Prerequisites: Previously attempted English 9, 10, or 11 – (This is not for acceleration) This course provides an introduction to literature in its various forms and continues to work with basic skills in reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening. Special attention will be given to those skills necessary to pass the state mandated E.O.C. exams. Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – July 8 8:00am – 11:00am????????????????????????????????????????????COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS ? Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisites: None. This course fulfills the technology credit requirement for graduation classes 2021 and 2022.This course begins by teaching students how to perform tasks within Microsoft Word, such as creating and managingdocuments, formatting text, paragraphs and sections, creating tables and lists, applying references and inserting andformatting objects. After establishing the core skills within Word, students will become proficient using Microsoft Excelto perform tasks such as creation and management of worksheets and workbooks. Students will also learn developmentof formulas for calculation, cross-referencing, and reporting will follow into more advanced skills, includingPivotTables, and charting with data projections. These functions serve as the basis for understanding the fundamentals ofbusiness oriented communication and etiquette in a professional environment through text-intensive media and datareporting software.Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – June 19 8:00am – 11:00am; 12:30pm – 3:30pm?????????????????????????????????????HEALTH ? CreditGrades 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisites: None.The general areas covered are: physical health, social health, mental health, physical fitness, nutrition, heart disorders, cancer and other degenerative diseases, infectious diseases (including sexually transmitted diseases), Family Planning & Abstinence Education, sexual assault and bullying, drugs, including alcohol and tobacco. Outside homework – reading and assignments will be expected to be completed outside of the scheduled class time.June 3 – June 19 8:00am – 11:00am; 12:30pm – 3:30pm?????????????????????????????????????PHYSICAL EDUCATION ? Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisites: None.Students may participate in a variety of activities. Some of the possibilities are listed below. Students will be evaluated using the Standards 1 – 6 Benchmarks A & B Assessment Packet.Soccer Fitness Testing Pickleball Hiking SkatingTouch Football Volleyball Swimming Basketball JoggingGolf (Putt-Putt) Biking Softball BowlingPhysical Fitness/Wellness (Weight Training & Canoeing Tennis Center Conditioning) Courses are taught in a co-educational format. Attendance is very important and required. ?Please understand that each summer school day equals six (6) regular class periods and one (1) or more absences could affect your grade. Refer to page 2 of the summer school course handbook regarding additional absences with medical verification. Students absent due to medical needs will have a written packet or paper on the topic of teacher’s choice to complete for participation grade. Refusal to participate on any given day without a documented medical reason may result in a drop of one letter grade. The second?refusal would result in failure of the class.Bike, helmet, and ball glove will be needed for some activities. Own transportation is needed to some offsite activities.June 3 – June 19 8:00am – Noon; 12:30 – 4:30pm ................
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