Summer School 2008

The following information reflects summer school information from last school year. Classes, registration information, fees and school hours are subject to change for the 2008-2009 school year.

Course Offerings

No Enrichment courses will be offered in Summer School.

Middle School Make-up Classes

Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies

High School Make-up Classes

English 2*, 3, 3J and 4
Algebra 1 Part 1
Algebra 2
Applied Chemistry
Geometric Concepts
Geometry
Earth Science
Biology*
General Chemistry
U.S. History
World History
Computer Utilization & Keyboarding/Wordprocessing
Introduction to Technology Education
Physical Education
Spanish 1 & 2
French 1 & 2

*These courses are offered only to CCPS 11th and 12th graders who have passed or are not required to pass the HSA and to Out-of-County students.

Make-up Extended Course

For Charles County Public School Students Only:
Any current 8th grader or student who entered the 9th grade for the first time in SY 05/06, or later, who fails English 1, English 2, Algebra 1 Part 2, Algebra 1, LSN Government or Biology must meet the following requirements in order to enroll in Summer School for the course failed.
*No more than 10 absences in 1st—3rd Quarters
*Must have minimum cumulative average of 50% by the end of the 3rd Quarter in the course.

Any of the students described above enrolled in English 1, English 2, Algebra 1 Part 2, Algebra 1, LSN Government or Biology in Summer School will be required to attend from 7:30 a.m.— 1:45 p.m.  The fee is $300.00.  These students are not permitted to enroll in NOVEL for the above listed courses.

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Registration

Registration forms and the Summer School Rules and Procedures are available in all middle and high school guidance departments. The registration form must be completed by the parent, verified by the school counselor, and signed by the principal before registration.  The Summer School Rules must be signed by the student and parent/guardian and must accompany the registration form.  Charles County Public Schools graduating seniors must provide a completed graduation release sheet from their school at the time of registration.  Out-of-County students are not eligible to participate in the Summer School graduation ceremony.

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Early Registration

Mail-In Registration is available to CCPS students only. Following the registration procedures above, all required paperwork must be mailed to the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center. Summer School Rules and Procedures must be signed by both the parent/guardian and student. Payment in the form of Money Order or Visa/MasterCard must be included with the registration form. Checks are not accepted. A confirmation of registration will be mailed to the parent/guardian once the registration form with payment has been processed. A student is not considered registered until confirmation is mailed.

Mail-In Registration Forms should be sent to:

Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
7775 Marshall Corner Road
Pomfret, Maryland 20675
c/o Sandy Rooney, Summer School

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Final Registration

Final Registration will be held at the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center (located at the former Charles County Career & Technology Center), 7775 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret, Maryland 20675.

Fees

$200.00 per course - Make-up class for Charles County resident students

$300.00 - Make-up extended class (English 1, English 2, Algebra I Part 2, Algebra I, LSN (Government or Biology) for Charles County Public School students only
*See course offering description for more details

$450.00 per course - Make-up class for non-resident students. Course fee is due at registration. Cash, Visa, Master Card and Money Orders are accepted at Final Registration. Checks and partial payments are not accepted at any time.

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Refunds

Refunds will only be made:

• If a course is canceled OR
• A written request is received by the Administration by the end of the school day Wednesday, June 25th.

NO refunds will be given if a student is removed from Summer School for a violation of the Charles County Public Schools Code of Conduct/Attendance policy.

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School Hours

First period class: 7:30-10:30
Second period class: 10:45-1:45
Extended Make-up Course*: 7:30-1:45
*See course offering description for more details

Classes will be Monday-Thursday.

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Attendance Policy

Two (2) absences, excused or unexcused, will result in failure and removal from the course with NO refund. Two (2) tardies, excused or unexcused, equals one (1) absence. Suspension days are considered absences.

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Summer School Phone Numbers

The following are the direct numbers to Summer School. These numbers will not be functional until June 23.

(301) 753-2099
(301) 934-7499

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Transportation

Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from Summer School.

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Summer School Graduation Program

High School Graduation is held on the last day of Summer School. The graduation will include CCPS students who have met the requirements for the Maryland High School Diploma. Any student enrolled in NOVEL and planning to graduate during Summer School graduation must provide a completed graduation release sheet from their school at the time of registration and have all NOVEL work/tests completed and turned in to the NOVEL staff.

Out of County students are not eligible to participate in the Summer School graduation ceremony.

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For more information, contact:

Jason Bursick, jbursick@ccboe.com
301-753-1753

Sandy Rooney, srooney@ccboe.com
(301)932-1003

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