HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMER SCHOOL 2015

Online Registration Available March 15th!

www.troyceonline.com
Be sure you have discussed your summer courses with your
counselor before you go to the website to register.
You MUST have counselor approval.

Classes held at Troy High School

4777 Northfield Parkway
Troy, MI 48098
Session 1: Wed., June 17 - Thur., July 9 (no class July 3)
Session 2: Fri., July 10 - Fri., July 31
QUESTIONS? Call 248-823-5100 (ext 3) or 248-823-5162

TSD HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL 2015

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT CLASSES
The three-part Student Registration Form must be completed to finalize registration unless you are registering online at
www.troyceonline.com. All waivers, course selections and payment can be made online until June 8. Students must review their
summer school selections with their school counselor or administrator before registering. If registering online, you must indicate your
counselors name and click on the waiver that indicates you have met with your counselor. If registering by mail or walk-in, your
school counselor or administrator must sign this form. The counselor/administrator signature does not indicate a recommendation for
enrollment. Final enrollment decisions are up to the student and parent. Counselor/Administrator signature is not required for TROY
DISTRICT INCOMING 9th GRADERS to take Fundamentals of Art, World History, Health, or Introduction to Physical
Activity. After the 9th grade schedule card for the next school year is turned in, however, a signature is required by your high school
counselor or administrator to enroll in other summer school classes.

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

Wed. June 17 Thur. July 9 (no class July 3)

7:50am12:00pm

Fri. July 10 Fri. July 31

7:50am12:00pm

CLASS #

CLASS NAME

CLASS #

CLASS NAME

73043
73063
73093

Algebra 1 (1st Semester)

Geometry (1st Semester)
Algebra 2 (1st Semester)

73043
73063
73093

Algebra 1 (2nd Semester)

Geometry (2 nd semester)
Algebra 2 (2nd Semester)

72072
72012
72232
72242
72062

Government and Civics

American History/Geography 1
World History/Geography 1
World History/Geography 2
Economics

72072
72022
72232
72242
72062

Government and Civics

American History/Geography 2
World History/Geography 1
World History/Geography 2
Economics

76202

Fundamentals of Art

76202

Fundamentals of Art

78852
77952

Health 1
Intro Phys Ed 1

78852
77952

Health 1
Intro Phys Ed 1

70212

Film & Literature

Students may take only one class per session whether virtual or in-seat two classes total.
If a class must be cancelled due to low enrollment, affected students will be notified the day before their class is scheduled to begin.

TIMELINE

Incomplete Registration Forms Will NOT be Processed.

Sunday, March 15

Online registration is available.

Monday, March 16

Mail-in and walk-in registration

begins for Troy School District
residents.

If not registering online, please check form before mailing

to verify that all fields are complete all signatures are
present - all information is entered. (Student ID is not
required for Out-of-district students.)

Tuesday, March 17

Out-of-district resident
mail-in and walk-in registration
begins.

QUESTIONS?
Call 248-823-5100 or 248-823-5162

Monday, June 8

Online and mail-in registration

ENDS. Walk-in registrations
ONLY at the Niles Center.

Friday, June 12

Walk-in registration ENDS at

Niles Center at 3:30pm.

Wednesday, June 17

Registrations at THS Summer

School Office only at 7:30am.

HOW TO DO MAIL-IN REGISTRATION IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERING ONLINE AT WWW.TROYCEONLINE.COM

1.

Obtain registration packet and registration form from your school counselor.

2.

Get counselors signature for class(es). If registering online, you will need your counselors name and check the waiver.

3.

Fill in all information neatly with a ballpoint pen so that information is legible on all three copies of the form. Counselor
will keep the bottom (pink) copy. PRESS FIRMLY.

4.

Read summer school rules/policies. Student and parent signatures are required to indicate compliance with rules.

5.

Include payment. Check, MasterCard/Visa accepted. Make checks payable to Troy Continuing Education. Please
include students name and student ID in memo section of your check.
Tuition Cost: Troy District residents: $219.00 for one class / $438.00 for two classes
Non-District residents: $257.00 for one class / $514.00 for two classes

6.

Mail white copy of registration form and payment to:

High School Summer School

Troy Continuing Education
201 W. Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48098

7. Yellow copy of registration form is the student receipt and schedule. Bring the yellow copy to first day of classes.
HOW DO I KNOW IM REGISTERED?
Students will be placed in their first choice class for each session unless the first choice class is filled. If the first choice is filled,
students will be placed in their second choice class. A confirmation letter will be mailed to you within two to three weeks.
FIRST DAY OF SESSION CLASSROOMS AND INSTRUCTORS
Students should arrive early on the first day of each session to check for classroom location. Classes, room numbers, and instructors
names will be posted in the hallway outside the Summer School Office. If you registered for a class that has more than one section,
your name will be listed on a class roster with the room number and instructors name.
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY important information
On the first day of class, students will meet their instructor at 7:50am in the Troy High School main gym. Students receive both a
final grade for the course and a pass/fail grade for the swim test.
FINAL DAY OF EACH SESSION
The final day of each session is a full day. All students will take their finals during the last half of the day. No Early Dismissal.
REASON FOR TAKING CLASS(ES)
AUDIT (AU)
- For personal improvement only. No grade or credit will be granted.
NEW CREDIT (NC)
- New or first time credit earned.
REPEAT (RE)
- Earned C, D, or E previously in this course. All retakes involving change of grade must be completed
prior to enrolling in the next sequential course.
DROP POLICY
Grades will be recorded for classes dropped after five (5) days. This means an E will be placed on the report card if the class is
dropped after the first five (5) days, regardless of whether voluntarily or involuntarily dropped.
REPORT CARDS - STUDENT AND SCHOOL COPIES
Report cards will be mailed home approximately two weeks after the session ends. Grades will also be sent to each students district
guidance office. Students should advise their counselors when they meet in the fall semester that they took classes in summer school.

ABSENCE POLICY
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION -- Parents/Guardians must call the Summer School Office (248-823-2753) between 7:00am and 7:45am if the
student will be absent.
TARDIES/SLEEPING -- Three (3) tardies equal half an absence. Students who sleep in class will receive half an absence.
LEAVING EARLY -- Students must bring in written permission from a parent/guardian in order to sign out of summer school before the
end of the school day. Students must sign out at the Summer School Office if they need to leave early. Leaving before 10:00am is a full
absence; leaving after 10:00am is a half absence. There are no excused absences.
NO CREDIT OR REFUND IF STUDENT HAS THREE (3) ABSENCES -- Students will be dropped from the program if they reach
three (3) absences. There are NO exceptions. There are NO excused absences. Grades will be recorded with a drop after five (5) days of
class.
FINAL EXAMS Attendance is mandatory for final exam days.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ALGEBRA 1 (1st and 2nd Sem)
This is a college prep course. The content
includes multiple representations of
linear, quadratic, polynomial, power and
exponential functions. Students will do
calculations with real and complex
numbers, solve various equations and
inequalities. Prerequisite: None.
GEOMETRY (1st and 2nd Sem)
This is a one-year course of geometry in
the college-prep sequence. The course
begins by establishing definitions and
familiarizing students with the language of
geometry. Postulates and theorems are
introduced and students learn to write
formal proofs. Included in the course are
triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, areas of
plane figures, areas and volumes of solid
figures, and coordinate geometry.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1.
ALGEBRA 2 (1st and 2nd Sem)
This is a college-prep course offering a
second year of algebra. Content includes
the real number system, equations and
inequalities, operations with polynomials,
rational expressions, irrational and
complex numbers, quadratic equations,
functions, analytical geometry, and
logarithms. Prerequisite: Geometry.
GOVERNMENT and CIVICS
The Government and Civics
course prepares students for
informed
and
responsible
participation as citizens of our
constitutional
democracy.
Students
deepen
their
understanding of the democratic
values
expressed
in
the
Declaration of Independence, the
Constitution,
and
other
foundational documents of the
United States. They learn the
purposes and structures of
government within the federal
system. They also learn how
citizens exert influence on public
affairs and decisions. As a result
of this course, students are
prepared to exercise the rights
and responsibilities of American
citizenship. Prerequisite: None.

AMERICAN HISTORY/
GEOGRAPHY 1 and 2
This class provides students an
opportunity
to
comprehend
fundamental themes in history,
geography, and economics that
explain the development of the
United States as a nation from
1877. It fosters an understanding of
how our history has affected
relationships between the United
States and other nations and among
the branches and levels of
government, and groups of citizens
here at home. Students will study
how diversity in American culture
and democratic values, which unify
the nation, will be explored. Both
orally and in writing, students
carefully construct reasoned views
on persisting public issues facing
Americans. Issues are analyzed
from economic, social, and political
perspectives. Prerequisite: None.
WORLD HISTORY/
GEOGRAPHY 1 and 2
These
courses
help
students
understand the development of the
modern world.
World History 1
begins with pre-history and ends with
the Renaissance. World History 2
begins with Enlightenment and ends
with the current issues of today.
Students
construct
meaningful
understandings of fundamental themes
in history, geography, and economics
regarding persisting world problems
and
issues.
The
course
is
chronologically
organized
and
worldwide in scope. It enables
students to view themselves as
members of a global community who
appreciate diversity in the world and
are prepared to make decisions about
world affairs. Prerequisite: None.

ECONOMICS
This course is designed to give the
student an overview of the forces at
work in a free enterprise system.
Study will focus on economic
systems, demand, supply, consumers
and savers, trade, and the role of
government. Financial choices that
must be considered by individuals and
businesses will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: None.
FILM AND LITERATURE
This course is designed as an English
elective for students in grades 10-12. The
focus of the course will be on the study of
film genre, film history, film as an art
form, and film as a style of
communication
in
our
society.
Assignments will focus on film viewing,
outside reading, and critical and analytical
writing assignments on films viewed. At
least two writing activities will be
assigned each quarter. Prerequisite: None.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART
This is an introductory art course
designed to develop basic skills in
drawing, color, and three-dimensional
design. Included are the use and care
of art materials and tools and the
introduction and understanding of art
terminology. Prerequisite: None.

NEW THIS YEAR!

REGISTER

ONLINE
UNTIL
JUNE 8

Register Early to Ensure

Your Classes Run!
Online registration for district
residents begins March 15, 2015.

www.troyceonline.com

GO TO
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HEALTH

Register Early at
www.troyceonline.com
to Ensure Your Classes Run!

This class is designed to introduce a

variety of current health concerns to
todays teens. The course includes
information and discussion of the
following topics: healthy lifestyles,
violence, sexual harassment, nutrition,
fitness and weight control (including
steroids/eating disorders), alcohol and
drug abuse, tobacco, human sexuality,
birth control and sexually transmitted
diseases
(including
HIV/AIDS).
Textbook work, reading, videotapes,
case studies, and projects will be part of
the coursework. Students will be
provided the opportunity to consider
and personally apply course content.
THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR
GRADUATION. Prerequisite: None.

Registration for district residents begins

online March 15, 2015 at www.troyceonline.com.
Some classes fill quickly, so be sure to register early!

INTRODUCTION PHYS ED
This course is a required one-semester
class. It will count as one half of the
one-year
physical
education
graduation requirement. The course
will also include CPR training,
physical fitness, swimming testing,
and team sports. The importance of
physical activity will be taught.
Prerequisite: None.

Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment

beginning two weeks before classes start.

Dont wait until the last minute to register, as the
class you need may already be cancelled or full!

Virtual Class Opportunities

If in-seat class dates dont work for you, or classes you need
are not available in this brochure, be sure to check
out Troys virtual class options in the green
brochure or online!

All classes are available for

online registration at www.troyceonline.com

SUMMER SCHOOL POLICIES

GENERAL POLICIES

SUMMER SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

Classroom disciplinary problems and/or concerns should and will be

minimal. All students are expected to behave in a mature and
responsible manner. Because each summer school session is an
intensive 16-day course of study, it is recommended that students limit
or curtail their work hours or other activities that would prevent them
from giving their best effort to class work and homework.

CLOSED CAMPUS
Students may not leave campus during break.
1st offense: A warning/referral is issued to the student, and the parents
are contacted.
2nd offense: The student is dropped from the program with loss of credit
and loss of tuition.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

DRESS CODE
Students may wear shorts, skirts, or dresses that fall below mid-thigh.
They must be below the students fingertips when their arms are at their
sides. No halter-tops, bare midriffs, tank tops, or spaghetti strap tops
may be worn by either boys or girls. See-through or open mesh tops
are unacceptable when worn alone. Acceptable tops must have straps
that are approximately three fingers wide. No clothing with
inappropriate messages may be worn. This includes sexual references,
profanity, alcohol, or drugs. No hats or head covering may be worn in
school (prior to the start of school through the end of the school day),
unless religiously mandated. Clothing should be of proper fit and not
revealing. Baggy pants, which display underwear, are unacceptable.
For safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times. Students who wear
inappropriate clothing will be asked to change or call their parents to
bring them appropriate clothing. This is a Level I violation as outlined
in the Troy School Districts Rights and Responsibilities Code of
Student Conduct handbook.

Regular attendance for all classroom sessions is required.

Two and one half (2 ) absences and two (2) tardies are the
maximum absences permitted. When a student reaches three (3)
absences, they will be dropped with loss of tuition and loss of
credit. There are NO excused absences.
TARDIES:
Three (3) tardies equal one half (1/2) an absence.
Start of class: 1-10 minutes late is a tardy,
11 minutes or more is half (1/2) an absence.
After break: 1-5 minutes late is a tardy,
6 minutes or more is half (1/2) an absence.
SLEEPING IN CLASS:
Students who sleep in class will receive one half (1/2) an absence.
PLANNED ABSENCES:
Students must bring a written approval note from their parent(s) and
must sign out at the Summer School Office if they need to leave before
the end of the school day. Leaving at break time is a half an absence.
Leaving anytime before break time is a full absence.
FINAL EXAMS:

Attendance is mandatory for final exam days.

COURSE SELECTION/ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY
Based on the new Michigan Merit Curriculum standards required by
the State of Michigan, students are limited to select only from an appropriate category of course offerings based on their scheduled graduation
date. Students must review their summer school selections with their
school counselor or administrator before registering. The counselor or
administrator signature does not indicate a recommendation for enrollment. Final enrollment decisions are up to the student and parents.
REFUNDS
Refunds must be requested before the second class meeting and are
assessed a $15 processing charge. NO REFUNDS will be given for
classes dropped after the second class begins.
DROP POLICY
Grades will be recorded for classes dropped after five (5) days. This
means an E will be placed on the report card if the class is dropped
after the first five (5) days, regardless of whether voluntarily or
involuntarily dropped.

SUMMER SCHOOL SITE

Troy High School
4777 Northfield Parkway
Troy, MI 48098
Session 1: Wednesday, June 17 through Thursday, July 9

FOOD and DRINK

Food and beverages are permitted only in designated areas. Glass
bottles are NOT allowed in the school.
SMOKING POLICY
1st offense: A student caught smoking on campus during Summer
School will receive a warning/referral. Parents will be contacted.
2nd offense: A student caught smoking a second time will be dropped
from the program with loss of credit and loss of tuition.
CELLULAR PHONES - (Level 1 Violation)
Student cellular phone use during the school day is prohibited. As a
consequence for illicit use, cell phones in plain view or in use may be
confiscated by Summer School staff members.
OTHER VIOLATIONS
Violations as indicated in the Troy School District Code of Conduct
will be enforced as follows:
Level I Violations
1st offense: A warning/referral is issued to the student, and the parents
are contacted.
2nd offense: The student is dropped from the program with loss of credit
and loss of tuition.
Level II and Level III Violations
Students will be dropped from the program with loss of credit and loss
of tuition.

QUESTIONS?
CALL 248-823-5100
or 248-823REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
5162
Register online through June 8th or complete registration form
and mail or drop off to the Niles Center (address below).
Counselor, parent, and student signatures required.
Tuition/class: District Pupil $219/ non-District Pupil $257

Session 2: Friday, July 10 through Friday, July 31

Online registration begins March 15.
Mail-In/Drop-Off begins March 16 for TSD District residents.
Mail-In/Drop Off begins March 17 for non-District residents.
Online/Mail-In registration ends June 8. Then register in
person only at Niles Center. Drop-Off registration ends June
12. Then you may register in person at the THS Summer
School Office June 17 beginning at 7:30am.

Include full payment with registration form. Cash, check,

MasterCard or Visa accepted. Make checks payable to Troy
Continuing Education. Include student name in memo area.
Mail to:

High School Summer School

Niles Center
201 W. Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48098