MaineWestHigh School – Summer School 2009
                                                                                     1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
                                                               Main Number: 847.827.6176 Summer School Number: 847.803.5933
                                                     Mr. Dave Berendt, Summer School Director Marcy Petersen, Summer School Registrar

PLEASE READ ENTIRE BROCHURE CAREFULLY FOR 
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES.
 Open Registration from 3/2/09 – 6/12/09.  
 Classes fill up quickly.  Be sure to register 
 early for the best chance to secure the classes 
 you are seeking!  Mail-in registrations preferred, 
 or drop off in main office.

Welcome to Maine West Summer School!

The summer program at Maine Township High School West encompasses both academic and nonacademic areas.
Summer session courses taken for credit are acceptable toward graduation. This brochure includes a complete
listing of all courses offered at Maine West including course descriptions for Career Exploration Camps
(held at Oakton Community College), sponsored by NSERVE (North Suburban Educational Region for
Vocational Education) and Oakton Community College.  Back to top

If a course is not offered at Maine West, you may take the course at one of the other District 207 high schools.
Please refer to brochures from Maine East and Maine South for specific course offerings at those schools.
Registration procedures vary by school.

How Summer school Can Help You

You can use summer school to take courses you were otherwise unable to schedule into your program, to make
up credit that you missed during the regular school year, or to explore an interest or career field.
You should consult your counselor regarding course selection for summer school.

2009 Summer School Calendar

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Attendance – Be there!

Because coursework is concentrated and equals the work assignments that would be received in a regular school
year, attendance and punctuality are absolutely necessary. One day in summer school is equal to five or six
days in the regular school year; therefore, students must attend each and every day.

Students who are absent may be dropped from summer sessions with a “Failing” grade and no refund or
credit will be given. Students will be dropped upon the second absence in a 3-week course, and upon
the third absence in a 6-week course. Students with excessive tardiness to class may be dropped from
the course with no course credit and no refund. Students will not be excused for trips or vacations – please
plan your summer accordingly.

If a pre-arranged absence is necessary, it must be approved by the Summer School Director, not the teacher.
Approved pre-arranged absences will still count toward the number of allowed absences in Summer School.
 

Behavior and discipline

All District 207 discipline policies and procedures apply during the Summer School session. Students who violate
these policies may be dropped with no course credit or refund. During assigned break times, students must remain
in the assigned break area. Students are not allowed in other areas of the building, including but not limited to,
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Tuition and Fee Information

Tuition (minus a $10.00 processing fee) is refundable before summer school begins. Once class begins,
tuition is not refundable.
Tuition and lab fees must be paid at the time of registration by cash, check, money order or credit card.
Checks should be made payable to Maine West High School and include student’s ID# on the face of the check.
We accept Visa, Master Card or Discover.

Books are not included in tuition. In most instances, books are distributed in the classroom for a nominal rental fee.
As long as the books are returned in good condition at the end of the session, no other charges will be incurred.
In all other instances, on the first day of summer school, the classroom teacher will give students a list of required
books and/or supplies. Classes will be closed when maximum enrollment is reached. Classes with insufficient
enrollment will be cancelled on Friday, June 12. Students will be notified if a class for which they are registered
is cancelled, and their tuition and lab fee (if applicable) will be returned in full.

Financial assistance for academic courses is available to students who are enrolled in District 207 for the
2008-2009 school year and who qualify for reduced-price lunch or free lunch.  For most courses, students who
qualify for free lunch for the 2008-2009 school year will receive a discount of $90 for one course only; students
who qualify for reduced-rate lunch will receive a discount of $45 for one course only. Students on free OR
reduced lunch who take quarter credit classes will be eligible for only the reduced scholarship amount of $45. 
If a qualified student registers for more than one course, the discount applies only to one of those courses.
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2009 Summer School Academic Tuition Refunds & Course Credit

 Course credit will be given only for completed summer school courses in which a student earns a passing grade.
If a course is dropped prior to the first day of the summer session, a refund will be issued minus a
$10 processing fee. A refund check will mailed to the current address on file within 8 to 10 weeks from the request.

NO refund or course credit will be given for any course dropped due to attendance or behavior issues.
*An out-of-district surcharge will be added to all registrations for students not living in the District 207 attendance
area.  The surcharge will be $200.00 for 1 credit, $100.00 for a half credit and $50.00 for a quarter credit course.
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Academic courses for Summer School 2009

Summer school courses are offered based on sufficient enrollment, staff availability or until the class is filled.

English

English courses (1/2 credit each semester; $180)                                                                Credit Recovery Only

Prerequisite:  These courses are offered for remediation purposes; students who have received an unsatisfactory
grade in the corresponding English class during the regular school year may repeat in summer school.

These courses focus on the three areas of English: language, literature, and composition. The emphasis in language
is on developing and improving vocabulary, grammar, and mechanical skills. In literature, students are exposed to the
various literary genres and work on reading, understanding, and discussing pieces of literature. The focus in
composition is on developing good sentence writing, good paragraph writing, and finally, longer and more complex
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Physical Education

C.O.P.E. (1/4 credit; Cost for this class will be the same as a ½ credit class ($180)                                                                                    

Seniors Who Need Credit Recovery (in-district students only)

C.O.P.E. (Cognitive Only Physical Education) is used for credit recovery for senior students.  Students will complete
learning packets for P.E. credit.  Students are allowed to take ONLY one semester of C.O.P.E.

Health
Health (1/2 credit; $180)                                                                        Incoming Sophomores or Credit Recovery

Topics of study include:  disease prevention, nutrition, mental and emotional health, life management skills, human
sexuality, personal health and fitness, environmental health, community health, substance abuse and use, safety and
first aid, and conflict resolution. An information literacy project helps students develop the skills necessary to access
valid health information and health-promoting products and services.  This course is required for graduation. Back to top

Applied Arts and Technology/Business

Consumer Education (1/4 credit; $90) – 3 Weeks                                                   Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Consumer Education covers information in the following areas: preparing for consumer choice, managing your money,
banking, credit, and making spending decisions. Consumer Education is a required course for all students except those
who have taken and passed two semesters of Introduction to Business, two semesters of Home Planning and Interior
Design or one semester of Independent Living.

Keyboarding and Formatting (1/2 credit; $180)                                                                                  All Students

Keyboarding and Formatting is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to develop skills in using the
computer as a writing tool. The course includes a thorough teaching of the keyboard, development of speed
and accuracy, and the formatting of letters, outlines, reports, and navigating and searching the Internet for information.

Internship in Teaching the Young Child (1/2 credit; $180)                                                           Juniors, Seniors

This opportunity is offered to students interested in gaining experience in the teaching field.  Students are placed in
local elementary schools to assist a teacher in a chosen grade level.  They help with daily tasks, crate a bulletin
board and assist in teaching the children. 
Students must provide their own transportation to their assigned elementary school. 
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Mathematics

(NOTE) Pre-entry summer school courses, Algebra Loop and the invitation-only gifted Math course are not included
in this brochure.  Separate mailings will be sent home regarding these courses.

Mathematics Courses (1/2 credit each semester; $180)                                                                                      

Prerequisite:  Algebra 1 or equivalent with a grade of “D” or better.
Students learn and apply the basic properties and relationships of points, lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles,
transformations, and solid figures, with numerical problems that integrate arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
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Fine Arts

Oral Communications (1/4 credit; $90) - 3 Weeks                                                  Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Oral Communications is designed to give the student practical experience in speaking and listening. Each student will
participate in six to eight speeches, activities and research projects that are designed to develop the poise,
self-confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively. This course is required for graduation. Back to top

Social Science

Government & Constitution I (1/2 credit; $180) Offered Semester 1 only  Incoming Seniors or Credit Recovery

Focuses on the study of the structure and functions of the American political system at the federal, state and local
levels. The U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution and Flag Code examinations, which students are required to take
and pass for graduation, are given in this course.  Clinical Government is by invitation only and students will be
contacted directly through their Social Studies teacher.

U.S. History (1 credit, 2 semesters; $360)                                                   Incoming Juniors or Credit Recovery*

Covers the history of our country from the Age of Exploration to the present. First semester ends with the
Reconstruction period. Second semester covers the history of our country from 1877 to the present. Only
Credit Recovery students will be allowed to enroll for just one semester. 
Incoming Juniors must enroll for
both semesters.

World Cultures (1 credit, 2 semesters; $360)                                          Incoming Freshmen or Credit Recovery*

Traces the development of cultures in China, Japan, India, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.  The focus of
the course is the role of individuals, resources, and environment on the development of a culture.  Included in the
courseis skill development in the areas of geography, reading, and writing.  Note: Since World Cultures was made
a requirement in 2004, the curriculum has been changed. The World Cultures course offered during summer school
is regular level. Students recommended for the accelerated program, the Academy, or transitional
should not register for this course. Students that were recommended for accelerated and have the desire
to proceed in the accelerated track should take World Cultures Accelerated during the school year. Students
recommended for the Academy Program and transitional should take the appropriate course offered during the
school year.

Note* US History and World Cultures are year-long courses.  Only credit-recovery students may take the
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English As A Second Language (esl)

Basic Language/Reading (1/2 credit; $180) Offered Semester 1 only                                Level I ESL Students

Designed for our Beginning level students in the ESL program to further their development in reading, writing, speaking and listening.  This 3-week course will provide students with English skill training that will prepare them for Advanced Beginning ESL the following school year.

Designed for our Advanced Beginning level students in the ESL program to further their development in reading,
writing, speaking and listening.  This 3-week course will provide students with English skill training that will prepare
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Special Education

For more information regarding Special Education Summer School classes, contact your case
coordinator and counselor.  (All Classes 1/2 credit, $180 - ONLY ONE CLASS PER SEMESTER)

Semester 1                                                    Semester 2                                                   

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Summer School Registration Procedures

Please read all information carefully.

1. Registration for summer school will be on a first come-first served basis. Registration will be taken
   for all summer school academic courses except Driver Education. Sports camp information and
   registration instructions will be available from the Athletic Department at a later date.
2. Fill out the registration form found in this brochure.
3. Submit one registration form per student.  Drop off the completed form to the Main
   Office no later than Thursday, June 11, at 3:00 p.m.  Or you can mail it to: 

• Payment must accompany the registration form or the student will not be registered
  for Summer School. Payments can be made by cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard
  or Discover.
• Classes will be assigned in a first come-first served basis until all sections are full. Although we
  will do our best to accommodate your request, please note that class sizes are limited.  Your
  student will be placed on a waiting list when classes are full.
• A course or a section may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or unavailability of staff.
  In these cases, students will be notified by Friday, June 12, and they will receive a full refund.

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Career Exploration Courses for Summer School 2009


Career Exploration Courses are three-week programs that introduce students to challenging careers.
They offer students the opportunity to explore a variety of related career options, providing them with
realistic perspectives about the skills needed for success in the workplace while emphasizing the
connections between academics and the business world. Classes will meet at Oakton Community
College, Des Plaines campus. Transportation to and from each District will be provided by NSERVE.
Career exploration courses are open to students from Evanston, Glenbrook, Niles, Maine, and New
Trier Townships. Students will earn ½ elective credits.  Students and parents will be asked to attend
an evening orientation meeting at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines Campus, in early June.

Careers in Business and Law (1/2 credit; $180)
Offered June 15 – July 2                                                                                  Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

5580

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

June 15 – July 2

Students will gain an overview of American business today, including first-hand knowledge of entrepreneurship, information systems, finance, marketing, management and legal careers. They will
gain competencies in investment strategies, business processes and planning, communication, collaboration, resource management and leadership skills. In addition, students will visit sites such as the Chicago Board of Trade, Best Buy, Circuit Court of Cook County and a sports marketing site, meeting with a variety of professionals.

Careers in Health Care (1/2 credit; $180)
Offered June 15 – July 2                                                                                   Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

8690

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

June 15 – July 2

Students will perform patient assessments, utilize medical laboratory and physical therapy techniques, and
apply medical ethics in problem solving. They will travel to a variety of healthcare-related sites, such as
Lutheran General Hospital, The College of Optometry, UIC Medical Center and an emergency and
critical care center, meeting with professionals in a wide variety of healthcare careers.

Careers in Engineering and Robotics (1/2 credit; $180)
Offered June 15 – July 2                                                                                   Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

6500

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

June 15 – July 2

Students will have the opportunity to explore the related fields of engineering, electronics, robotics and
high-tech manufacturing. The course will include hands-on lab assignments, team collaboration and
problem-solving exercises, as well as a number of visitations to businesses such as Buhrke Industries,
Precise Technologies, Fermilab and Avon Products, where students will meet with a variety of industry professionals.

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