EHS Summer School 2023 Enrollment & General Information
Due to construction at Edwardsville High School, all Summer School 2023 classes will be at Liberty Middle School.
Enrollment:
Enrollment for Summer School 2023 will open at 8:00 a.m. on February 13, 2023, and close at 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2023. You will need your student’s ID number (found in TigerView) to enroll for courses.
Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis by their completed enrollment date and time.
Cost:
$180 per course (no cost for students receiving free or reduced lunch)
There is no cost for Classroom Drivers Education.
You will be billed once enrollment is confirmed.
Schedule:
Friday, June 9, 2023 – Teacher Workday
Monday, June 12, 2023 – First Day of Student Attendance
Monday, June 19, 2023 – No School, Juneteenth Holiday
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – No School, Independence Day
Friday, July 21, 2023 – Last Day for 6-Week Classes
Six Week Course Options: (June 12 – July 21)
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Civics
World Geography
Medieval World History
Semester PE
10:10 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Civics
World Geography
Health
Semester PE
Research & Analysis of Sports in Literature
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Classroom Drivers Education***
Wellness
8:35 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Classroom Drivers Education***
Wellness
***Students enrolled in Classroom Drivers Education must have completed 9th grade, have at least 4.0 credits, and be 15 years old by July 23, 2023.***
Three Week Course Options: (June 12 – June 30)
7:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Consumer Education
US History – Semester 1
Civics
Three Week Course Options: (July 3 – July 21)
7:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Consumer Education
US History – Semester 2
World Geography
Course Descriptions:
CIVICS 0.5 Credit
Grade: 9, 10
Civics is a one-semester required course designed to prepare students to be active participants in the democratic process. The government of the United States is compared to other forms of government. Students are required to pass tests on the US and Illinois Constitutions to meet graduation requirements. The Illinois and US Constitution tests are given as part of this course.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY 0.5 Credit
Grade: 9, 10
In this course, the five themes of geography (location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regions) are applied to regions around the world and across all continents. Emphasis is on physical and human geography and incorporates current issues and events. Through this course students will also have a better understanding of the increased globalization of the world. This course fulfills a graduation requirement.
CLASSROOM DRIVER EDUCATION 0.25 Credit
Grade: 10
If you have finished your freshman year, have successfully passed the equivalent of four year-long courses, and will be age fifteen by July 17, you are eligible to take this class. A graduation requirement, Classroom Driver Education prepares the student to drive safely and skillfully operate a motor vehicle. A student must, according to state law, be in attendance a minimum of 30 classroom hours and maintain a passing grade to complete the requirement. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
HEALTH 0.5 Credit
Grade: 10
Health is a course required of all students at the sophomore level. The focus of this class is to provide information on health issues that would enable students to make healthy decisions based on their total well-being. A variety of topics will be covered, including: CPR, responsible decision-making, weight management, mental and emotional wellbeing, stress management, substance abuse, violence prevention, sexuality, AIDS and other STD’s, and disease prevention
SEMESTER PE 0.5 Credit
Grade: 9, 10
Physical Education at EHS is designed to enhance the student’s overall fitness and appreciation of physical activity. The focus of physical education classes is on cardiovascular endurance, increased strength and improved flexibility as well as a development of skills in a wide range of activities. Classes will teach entry-level skills as well as lifetime fitness principles in a fun-filled, non-threatening environment. All students are expected to participate in class unless excused by a doctor. Grades are based on attendance, participation, skill, and written tests.
WELLNESS 0.25 Credit
Grade: 10
The units within this class include CPR and various other Wellness Activities. Completing the CPR unit is a graduation requirement and students may have the opportunity to be certified or re-certified in CPR while in this course.
US HISTORY A (1st semester) and B (2nd semester) 0.5 Credit
Grade: 11, 12
First semester (A) and second semester (B) of United States History are required for junior level students and fulfill a graduation requirement. These courses (A and B) are recommended to be taken together and enable students to gain a better understanding of how the American society developed.
CONSUMER EDUCATION 0.5 Credit
Grade: 12
This course is required for graduation and provides practical, usable knowledge from which the students can benefit as they move into the rigors and demands of independent adult living. Students will examine and research major buying decisions such as auto, housing, furniture, etc. Consumer Education provides training in insurance buying, credit buying, banking activities, investments, budgeting, and decision-making.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS IN LITERATURE/LITERARY NON-FICTION [R] 0.5 Credit
Grade: 11, 12
Research and Analysis of Sports in Literature/Literary Non-Fiction is a one-semester course composed of high- interest fiction and non-fiction, including novels, biographies, memoirs, poetry, and short pieces of literature and literary nonfiction. Literary works contain an emphasis in sport and competition. Writing experiences are linked to classic issues and themes, including fame, character, prejudice, and societal influence, and focus on the development of composition. A research paper is required, and all written work is subject to class presentation.
MEDIEVAL WORLD HISTORY 0.5 Credit
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Medieval World History traces the development of the Middle Ages civilizations, including Byzantium, Arabia, China, Japan, England, France, and the Americas. These include thee fall of Rome through the Renaissance and the development of Feudalism through Monarchy. Each unit involves a review of major events, historical figures, geographical details, and cultural advances. The course includes discussions of economic, political, and cultural changes as well as an analysis and comparison of historical events.
