Elmbrook Schools 2022 Summer School Brochure - High School

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2022 Grades 9-12 Grade 8 for P.E. 9 and Transitioning to High School Students must register at their grade level during the 2021-2022 School Year


SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION Dates:

Monday, June 20 to Friday, July 22, 2022 There will be no classes on Friday, July 1 & Monday, July 4

Times/Class Periods:

Period 1: 7:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Period 2: 10:25 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Location: All classes are held at Brookfield East High School, 3305 N. Lilly Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

Registration:

• Registration opens on Wednesday, February 23 and closes Thursday, March 3 at 12 Noon via the Infinite Campus Portal. • For current Elmbrook District students you will log into your Infinite Campus Account and select 21-22 Summer School Registration. Follow the prompts to select your summer school courses. • Course placement is by lottery, every student has the same priority in course placement. Your Summer School Schedule will be posted in your student’s Infinite Campus Account on or about March 24 at 12 Noon.

High School Attendance Policy:

Due to the shortened time frame for summer courses: • A student who is absent (excused or unexcused) more than two periods in a 23-day course will be dropped from the course on the third absence. • Students arriving late to the start of class or returning late from a break will be dropped from that class on the 8th tardy in a 23-day course. • Students arriving 15 minutes late or more at the start of class, or who are 15 minutes late or more returning from a break will be considered absent for the entire period, and the absence policy above will apply. • All School District of Elmbrook policies and behavioral expectations are enforced during summer school.

Students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) If you feel your child with a disability may need access to the accommodation provided to them during the school year in their IEP to participate in a summer school course, please contact your child’s case manager.

Skill Building for Independence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 11:55 am

• Course Number 9036 • Grades 9-12 This course is for students who have an IEP and are going to be 9th graders or above. Students will participate in a variety of vocational, independent living, social and leisure activities in community settings. The focus of the class is for students to participate in tasks that will help develop their independent living skills, increase exposure to community-based activities and resources and to have fun! Examples of class topics include cooking, shopping, laundry, volunteering, exercising and recreational activities, planned with students and student interest in mind. Students will need to bring money as requested throughout the summer to pay for activities, not to exceed $150 for the entire session.

Project STRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 1:00 pm • Course Number 9075 • Grades 12+ Please note: Times will not necessarily align with the exact times of the traditional summer school hours. Students who have already been accepted and will be participating in Project STRIVE in the 2020-21 school year can take this course to receive instruction in cooking, shopping, budgeting, time management, cleaning, recreation and social skills. The STRIVE apartment will be utilized as the classroom, in addition to the Brookfield and surrounding communities. Students may spend time volunteering in the community, participating in recreational activities or working out at the local YMCA. Transportation for any community trips taken during the class time will be provided by STRIVE staff in district vehicles. Work Experience

• Course Number 9073 • Grades 11-12 • Mentorship Credit Gain work experience over the summer! This course is designed for high school students with special needs to develop employment skills in a community setting over the summer. Students need to be 16 years or older, with the ability to obtain a worker’s permit if necessary. Students/families are responsible for transportation to and from worksites. Times and locations will be determined based upon student interest and availability of work opportunities. Typical experiences are two hours per week, two days per week, for the five weeks of summer school. Teacher recommendation is also required. Contact Megan Rindal, rindalm@elmbrookschools.org, for more information and for the teacher recommendation letter form. Deadline to apply is May 3, 2021 to allow time to find placement and job coaches.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS English 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 1302 • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 English Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is designed for students who have not successfully completed English 9. Students must successfully complete work that addresses specific Wisconsin Model Academic Standards (WMAS). One-half credit will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of units related to the target standards. The English Language Arts Standards met by the proposed class would be the following: a) Reading/Literature b) Writing c) Oral Language d) Media & Technology.

English 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am • Course Number 1330 • Grades 10-12 • 0.5 English Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is for students who have not successfully completed English 10. Students will have the opportunity to read a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts and will be encouraged to connect their reading to themselves, other content disciplines areas, other fiction and nonfiction texts, and ultimately to their larger global community. In addition, students will learn a variety of different essay modes including argumentative, persuasive, and analytical, reader response, narrative, expository, and research writing. English 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 1333 • Grades 10-12 • 0.5 English Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is for students who have not successfully completed English 11. Students will read, respond to, and reflect upon rigorous literature and nonfiction texts as they explore various facets of American society, including the concept of the American Dream, and issues surrounding our understanding of freedom and democracy. Students will also read literature framing both past and present thinking regarding our technological future. Students will engage in various types of composition including literary analysis, expository writings, and a research project.

The Novel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am

• Course Number 1364 • Grades 10-12 • 0.5 Literature or English Elective Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is designed for each student who needs to take a literature course for make-up or needs to meet graduation requirements. This course can also be taken as a ½ credit elective. The grade replacement policy applies to any literature course. The course begins with an introductory unit on how to read and interpret literature. The materials will be drawn from short stories and novels. Evaluations are based on the content, vocabulary, and interpretation of the reading.

Algebra I – Term 1 or Term 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am • Course Number 1803B • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 Math Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is designed to assist students still struggling with basic Algebra concepts, such as integers, fractions, solving multi-step equations, slope, graphing linear functions, and solving system of equations through graphing. The grade received in this course will be used to replace the term 1 of Algebra I or either term of Algebra A.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Cont. Algebra II – Term 1 or Term 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm • Course Number 1804 • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 Math Credit • Grade replacement for C or D or F Only Algebra II is an extension of Algebra I. Algebra II topics are lines, logarithms, quadratic equations, conic sections, systems, statistics, matrices, probability and series sand sequences. This skill-building course is meant for the student who has a few, but not many, learning gaps in Algebra II. Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with a grade of C, D or F. The grade received in this course will be used to replace the term 1 of Algebra II or the term 2 of Algebra 11. Geometry – Term 1or Term 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 1807B • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 Math Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only This course is designed for students who have not successfully completed the first semester of Geometry. The course will begin with a review of basic algebra. The main concepts developed in this course are logic, congruence, parallel and perpendicular lines, polygons, similarities, and transformations and properties of triangles. The grade received in this course will be used to replace the Term 1 of Geometry or the Term 2 of Geometry

Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am; Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm • Course Number 2204 • Entering Grade 12 Only • 0.5 Social Studies Credit This course is a balance between “principle” and “practice.” Representative topics include taxation, business organization, the stock market, insurance, the law of supply and demand, career exploration, collective bargaining, unemployment, comparative economic systems, and consumer legislation.

Transitioning to High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 5006 • Grade 8 • 0.5 Elective Credit This course is going to be an interactive learning experience that will provide you with the tools to have a smooth and successful transition to high school by reviewing a variety of strategies, resources, and plans with the goal of making your move to high school seamless and successful. This course will focus on the following skills:    • Individual Learning Plans for High School per student    • Academic Development (Post-secondary education (WISCAREERS); Four year plans    • Culture and Environment (layout of schools, who are your resources, how you can get involved)    • Social and emotional support for the transition    • Learning strategies (RAP, Cornell notes, Literacy TA strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening)

Principles of American Democracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am; Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm • Course Number 2208 • Entering Grade 12 Only • 0.5 Social Studies Credit PAD provides students with a working knowledge of the structure and function of the Federal, State and Local Governments. Students will investigate the basic principles of our government, the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of the U.S. citizens, the adaptability of our democratic system to our changing world and society, the role of public opinion and special interests in policy-making, the nature of political parties and basic election procedures.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Cont. World History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am

• Course Number 2201 • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 History Credit • Grade replacement for D or F Only World History provides students with a working knowledge of world history beginning with the European Renaissance and Reformation and coming forward to the late 20th Century. Students will examine and understand the importance of historical, political, economic, and social changes during this period. A strong geography component is integral to the student of countries and issues. This course may be used to replace either semester of World History.

P.E. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am

• Course Number 2001 • Grades 8 & 9 to meet the graduation requirement • Grades 10-12 D or F credit replacement for Phy. Ed. 9 • 0.5 P.E. Credit Grade replacement for D or F in Physical Education 9, for non-participant in Physical Education 9 during freshman year due to medical excuse or to meet the Physical Education 9 Graduation Requirement. Students may take P.E. 9 one time only to meet the graduation requirement. Students who take the P.E. 9 during the summer may not take a physical education class during the next school year to count toward the 1.5 credits of physical education required for graduation. The required program is designed to address four district educational goals. They are 1) To develop and maintain a high level of physical fitness. 2) To develop a variety of psychomotor skills. 3) To develop a knowledge and understanding of physical education and 4) To develop positive attitudes and behaviors. These goals are pursued through a variety of games and skill-building opportunities. Opportunities intended to improve student’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and agility. As students progress through the required program, they have the opportunity to assess their individual growth and strive toward improvement. This course includes a swimming unit and a fitness assessment.

Personal Fitness & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am

• Course Number 2016 • Entering Grades 10, 11 or 12 • 0.5 PE Credit This course assists students in designing and monitoring a personalized workout and wellness plan. Unlike traditional physical education classes, Personal Fitness & Wellness leverages current fitness trends like group exercise, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, zumba and weight training to help achieve a personal fitness and wellness goal. Topics such as nutrition, hydration, sleep habits, and stress management for optimal personal well-being will be covered on a regular basis.


VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS The high school attendance policy DOES apply to the following courses.

Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Course • Course Number 1701 • Grades 9-10 • HG & D Instruction occurs as a part of this course • 0.5 PE Credit This course will be online with synchronous opportunities for teacher/student and student/student interaction at least 1/week. Synchronous opps may be via office hours or flexibly determined by the teacher to meet individual student learning needs. Students in this course should expect to complete approximately two hours of work per day on this course. As this may be the first time students are experiencing an online course, time management skills as well as the academic rigor are important success indicators. Students are discouraged from taking this course concurrently with international travel and/or camp experiences that might interfere with Internet access. A full calendar with a pacing chart, office hours, and deadlines will be sent the week prior to class.

Health Education is required for graduation. Students will be exposed to several topics including the seven dimensions of wellness, stress management, SMART goal setting, mental illness awareness, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, nutrition, basic first aid, CPR & use of AED, STI prevention, methods of contraception, and healthy relationships. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills through presentations, skits, projects, and student generated assessments. This course includes components of the district’s Human Growth and Development curriculum.

Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Course • Course Number 1209 • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 Elective Credit (Meets Financial Literacy graduation requirement beginning with the Class of 2019) This course will be online with synchronous opportunities for teacher/student and student/student interaction at least 1/week. Synchronous opps may be via office hours or flexibly determined by the teacher to meet individual student learning needs. Students in this course should expect to complete approximately two hours of work per day on this course. As this may be the first time students are experiencing an online course, time management skills as well as the academic rigor are important success indicators. Students are discouraged from taking this course concurrently with international travel and/or camp experiences that might interfere with Internet access. A full calendar with a pacing chart, office hours, and deadlines will be sent the week prior to class. Do you plan to live on your own? Will you apply for a credit card or a car loan? Will you use a savings and checking account? Financial literacy among teens has been recognized as a necessity. Become financially literate by creating a budget,studying long and short term savings options, using credit wisely, exploring housing options, making wise automobile choices, buying insurance, and filing your personal income taxes. This is recommended as a MUST take course. This course will be online.

Industry Immersive Learning and Skills Accelerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Course • Course Number 1263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Grades 11-12 The purpose of the Summer LAUNCH experience is to build the professional and life skills needed for their future of work. Students will build their credentials and create an experience that allows them to apply that credential. Students will have opportunities to engage in self directed learning on a variety of platforms to learn skills including but not limited to: Excel, Photoshop, PowerBI, Python, etc. and participate in seminar discussions related to skill application. .


ENRICHMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

The high school attendance policy DOES NOT apply to the following courses. Summer Strength, Speed & Conditioning

• BCHS: Course Number 2003 • BEHS: Course Number 2002 This course offering is a strength, speed, and conditioning course geared toward the highly motivated student who wants to improve their strength, power, speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility through a five week summer training program. The goal of this class is to improve student’s athleticism off the field so they can reach their potential on the field. All students will participate in specially designed weight workouts, agility and conditioning programs that best fit their desire to improve. Students will get the tools needed to be successful Lancer/Spartan student athletes through the daily hard work, sweat, and effort in the fitness activities offered to them in the course, as well as developing the platform to live a healthy lifestyle. EACH SCHOOL HAS DIFFERENT HOURS AND DOES NOT FOLLOW THE TYPICAL SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE/TIMES Brookfield Central Grades incoming 8-12 • Males 7:00-9:00 am and Females 9:00-10:30 am Dates: June 13-16; June 20-23; June 27-30; July 5-7; July 11-14 (Dates/Times are tentative and may be changed at coaches discretion.) The coaching staff will provide any updates and changes directly to the students before the program begins. Brookfield East Grades incoming 9-12 • Session 1: 7:30-9:00am • Session 2: 8:45-10:15am Dates: June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-30; July 5-8; July 11-15; July 18-22 (Dates/Times are tentative and may be changed at coaches discretion.) The coaching staff will provide any updates and changes directly to the students before the program begins.

ACT Prep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1: 7:45-10:15 am; Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 1306 • Grades 10-12 Students preparing to take the ACT for the first time their junior year or retaking the exam their senior year early fall will be provided with subject-specific test-taking strategies for Science, Math, English and Reading. In addition, students will collaborate in small groups, working through practice problems and questions that are similar to the actual ACT. This is a great opportunity for students to have questions on test formats, content, and preparation strategies answered.

AP Boot Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2: 10:25 am-12:55 pm

• Course Number 1305 • Grades 9-12 What’s the secret to success in Advanced Placement courses? You’ve been studying for years; you’ve been reading and writing since elementary school; you utilize your test-taking skills. But, AP courses are at a college level. Some of the knowledge and skills you will need for an AP course will be more complex and at a higher level of difficulty. This class will help you navigate your Advanced Placement classes. It is designed for students about to take their first AP class or students who would like to improve upon skills needed to be successful in future AP classes.

Teacher Assistant

• Course Number 1302-c • Grades 9-12 • 0.5 Mentorship Credit or non credit if student misses more than 2 class periods Gain work experience and course credit by assisting in a class or by supporting an individual student in a summer school course. Teacher’s assistants will be matched up with a class or student based on interest and abilities. Teacher assistants may work in the KG-8 grade courses, dependent on where assistants are needed. Teacher recommendation letter and interview with coordinator are needed to be considered for the course. Contact Megan Rindal, rindalm@elmbrookschools.org, for more information and for the teacher recommendation letter form. Deadline to apply is May 9, 2021.


ENRICHMENT COURSE OFFERINGS

The high school attendance policy DOES NOT apply to the following courses. Elmbrook Summer Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please see schedule listed below for dates/times

• Course Number AC1926 • Grades 7-12 • Dates and Times Below in Calendar This is intensive program to build confidence and self-esteem while strengthening skills in acting, production and aspects of technical theater. Each student will be working with a creative production team and other students to rehearse and perform a full-scale play. No prerequisites are required - it is designed for students who want to expand their theater experience or want to explore if they have a passion for this type of venue. This session is designed for each student to learn many different aspects of theater and work within an ensemble and will conclude with 6 performances in the Brookfield Central Black Box with live ticketed audiences. This unique summer program affords the students the opportunity to experience different roles of “live” theater including: acting, rehearsals, set design and construction, lighting and sound, props, costuming, makeup and production and house support - allowing them to enhance or polish their theater knowledge and skills. Please contact Dan Pronley with questions (pronleyd@elmbrookschools.org)

Elmbrook Summer Theater Program – 2022 – Thoroughly Modern Millie at Brookfield Central Black Box Theater

Sunday 5

12 Elmbrook Graduation 19

26 Orchestra PIT starts 3

10 HECK WEEK

June 2022 Monday 6

13 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Parent/Student Info Meeting 5:30 - 7pm 20 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 27 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 4 NO PRACTICE

11 All Cast Run Crew 2:30pm to 8pm

Tuesday 7 Auditions 3:30 to 6pm Crew info meeting 6 to 7pm 14 Cast 2:30 – 5:30

Wednesday 8 Auditions 3:30 to 6pm Crew info meeting 6 to 7pm

Thursday 9 Audition Call backs 3:30 to 6:30pm

Friday 10

Saturday 11

16 Cast 2:30 – 5:30

17 Cast 2:30 – 5:30

18 Crew 8am to Noon

23 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 30 Cast 2:30 – 6:00

24 Cast 2:30 – 5:30

28 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 5 Cast and Run Crew 2:30 - 7:30

15 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Headshots for Program Crew 5:30 - 8pm 22 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 29 Cast 2:30 – 5:30 Crew 5:30 - 8pm 6 Cast and Run Crew 2:30 - 7:30

JULY 1 Cast 2:30 – 6:00

25 Crew 8am to Noon 2

7 Cast and Run Crew 2:30 - 7:30

8 Cast and Run Crew 2:30 - 7:30

12 All Cast Run Crew 2:30pm to 8pm

13 All Cast Run Crew 2:30pm to 8pm

14 All Cast Run Crew 2:30pm to 8pm

15 All Cast Run Crew 2:30pm to 8pm

Crew 5:30 - 8pm 21 Cast 2:30 – 5:30

17 18 – Final Dress 19 – Show Night 20 – Show Night 21 – Show Night 22 – Show Day Show Week Cast A – Call 1pm Show Cast A Cast B Cast A Call at 1pm Cast B Call 1 pm Both Casts 3pm Call 5pm Call 5pm Show at 3pm Show at 3pm Show at 7pm Show at 7pm (after last Cast B – Call 5pm Cast B Call 5pm Cast A Call at 5pm Show 7pm Show at 7pm Shows at 7pm show all cast/crew tear down) *** please note, the calendar is an estimate only – it is subject to change. Orchestra PIT times are tbd (depends on total number of instruments)

9 Cast and Crew 8am to 1pm (maybe) 16 Cast and Crew 8am to 1pm (maybe) 23 – Final Show Cast A Call at 1pm Show at 3pm Cast B Call 5pm Show at 7pm


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