2015 Summer Semester
for
DCSD High Schools
Summer semester classes traditional and online, will be offered at all of
our district high schools! On-line and off-site course will be available.
Another option will be an intensive summer semester through eDCSD
Colorado Cyber School.
SUMMER SEMESTER GENERAL INFORMATION:
SESSION:
DATES:
SCHOOL:
Session 1
June 1st – June 26th
Chaparral High School
Session 1
June 1st – June 25th
Douglas County High School
Session 1
June 8th – June 26th
eDCSD Colorado Cyber School
Session 2
July 6th – July 24th
Session 1
June 1st – June 26th
Highlands Ranch High School
Session 1
June 8th - July 30th
Legend High School
Session 1
June 1st – June 25th
Mountain Vista High School
Session 1
June 1st – June 26th
Ponderosa High School
Session 1
June 1st – June 25th
Rock Canyon High School
Session 2
July 6th - July 30th
Session 1
June 3rd – June 24th
Session 2
June 29th – July 22nd
ThunderRidge High School
Please check with your assigned high school counselor in order to
register for an appropriate course or courses. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure through their counselor that the courses
they take in summer school will meet their home school’s
requirements for graduation, replacement credit and the impact of
the course on a student’s GPA.
TIMES: See course descriptions on the individual school web sites.
Times will be specific to each site.
LOCATION: The Douglas County School District High School Summer
Semester will be available through all of high schools. Also, eDCSD
Colorado Cyber School will be offering an intensive summer semester.
COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING COURSES: For 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th
grade students needing to earn certain specific core credit or for those
needing to earn elective credits which will enhance fundamental skills,
online coursework offers a powerful and engaging curriculum. Most of
the work needed to earn a given credit will be completed in a computer
lab using Odyssey Ware or Nova Net Computer-Based Learning.
ON-LINE LEARNING FROM HOME, HOTEL, OR ANYWHERE
INTERNET CONNECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IS AN OPTION WITH
ODYSSEYWARE LEARNING.
TEACHER LED COURSES REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 20 STUDENTS TO
OFFER THE COURSE.
TUITION:
$225.00 per course for in-district students and $275.00 per course for
out of district students – traditional classroom, online/off site-self paced
eDCSD Colorado Cyber School
Each semester (.5 credit) course is $300.00 – additional fees may apply
for specific books and supplies
REGISTRATION FORM:
Each school will post their summer school registration form on their
web site. Please turn in the registration form and payment to the
individual school.
STUDENTS:
Students entering 9th grade as well as students finishing 9th, 10th, 11, and
12th grades may enroll in the Summer Semester. One semester’s
elective and/or credit (.05 Carnegie Unit) toward graduation may be
earned for each course taken.
CREDITS:
The High School Summer Semester is intended to:
 Provide the opportunity to earn credit for courses taken but failed
during the previous year;
 Provide remediation to improve specific skills; or
 Provide enrichment and advanced work opportunities.
Summer high school courses offer academic or elective credit toward
graduation. One semester of credit and a grade will be recorded on a
student’s high school transcript. This grade becomes a part of the
student’s grade point average (G.P.A.) that is used in determining class
rank in the Douglas County School District.
GRADE REPORTING:
Final grades will be sent home at the conclusion of each session.
Parents are welcome to contact Summer Semester teachers to discuss
their student’s progress.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Consistent attendance is essential to course completion. Because of the
length of Summer Semester classes, there are no excused absences.
Any student absent more than three times will be removed from class.
Three tardies equal one absence. Any combination of absences
and/or tardies that excel the above limits will cause a student to be
removed from class and FORFEIT CREDIT AND ALL TUITION.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE:
THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE OF CONDUCT AND
DISCIPLINE WILL BE ENFORCED DURING THE SUMMER SEMESTER
AS IT IS DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR.
The staff will deal with all breaches of conduct. Any student who does
not abide by classroom and Summer School expectations will be asked
to leave the program. A parent may be requested to pick the student up
immediately.
No credit will be awarded and no refunds will be given.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
 All student registration for the Summer Semester will be
completed on each respective high school campus.
 Cost per course is $225.00 for in-district students and $275.00 for
out of district students.
 eDCSD Colorado Cyber School – each semester (.5 credit) course is
$300.00 – additional fees may apply for specific books and
supplies.
 Obtain a registration form on the individual school web site and
return it to the campus you wish to attend. Complete one form for
each student. Students may registrar for a maximum of two
courses each.
 Make tuition checks payable to (Name of School) Summer
Semester. Tuition must be paid on day of registration. Cash,
credit cards and checks will be accepted. (Returned checks
subject to a $35.00 charge.) NOTE: Please check with the high
school your student will be attending. Types of payment may
vary.
NO PHONE-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
REFUNDS SHALL ONLY BE MADE IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED due to
lack of enrollment (minimum 20 students). Refunds will be issued after
Summer Semester ends.
COURSE SELECTIONS:
When selecting courses for the Summer Semester, students should
consult with a counselor or advisor at their school to ensure that their
selection of courses meets high school graduation requirements.
Summer School
Administration
Address
Chaparral High School
Sarah Gagnon
Lauri Echer
15655 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80134
Douglas County High School
Trena Hand
Casey Turnbaugh
2842 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80134
Kristy Hart
312 Cantril Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Chris Ness
9375 Cresthill Lane
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Mari Farley
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
Rob Ceglie
4585 Mountain Vista Ridge
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Aron Weber
7007 East Bayou Gulch Road
Parker, CO 80134
Nick Latsch
5810 McArthur Ranch Rd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80124
Jess Broeker
Matt McGregor
1991 Wildcat Reserve
Parkway
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
LOCATION:
eDCSD Colorado Cyber School
Highlands Ranch High School
Legend High School
Mountain Vista High School
Ponderosa High School
Rock Canyon High School
ThunderRidge High School
DCSD SUMMER SEMESTER LOCATIONS