Summer School

Dress Code

Summer means you can keep it casual; shorts, t-shirts, and sandals are allowed. Just make sure your outfit is still school-appropriate and ready for learning.

Drop-Off & Entrance

If you’re being dropped off, enter through the main entrance of the Battaglia Center (Door#1) after 8:00 AM.

Student Parking

Driving yourself? Park in the lot east of the main quad. Then head in through Door #3 near the library.

Reporting an Absence

If you’re going to be out, please have a parent email both your instructor and Mr. Large at jlarge@marmion.org. Summer School Dates & TimesClasses follow an accelerated format, so attendance and time management are key! All coursework must be completed by the final day of your session, or no credit will be given.

• Session 1: Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 25
• Session 2: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 23
• Library Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Some courses may have unique meeting times. Your teacher will share those details directly.

Attendance & Tardy Policy

Because of the fast-paced schedule, consistent attendance is critical.

• More than three absences and the student will not earn credit for the course
• Being more than 20minutes late counts as an absence
• Being less than 20 minutes late is considered a tardy—and three tardies equal one absence

If you know you have a potential schedule conflict, please do not enroll in a summer course.

Summer school courses are offered in an accelerated format, allowing students to earn a full academic credit in six weeks. Credits earned during summer school will appear on both report cards and official transcripts, and the grades will be included with those from the upcoming academic year.

Note: Only courses taught and graded by Marmion instructors are included in the student’s cumulative Marmion GPA. Courses that are completed online will count for credit, but will not be factored into the student’s cumulative Marmion GPA.   

• Students may enroll in only one summer course for credit
• Class size is limited to 25 students
• Details about textbooks and any additional materials will be shared before the class begins

Materials Needed: Notebook, Pencil, Calculator

Cost
$700

Dates
June 8-26 AND July 6-24 (Must attend both sessions, Extended absence not permitted)

Course Meeting Time/Location
In person 8:00am-12:30pm, Mon-Fri, Room 220

Instructor 

TBD

Algebra 2 (Honors/Regular) (6 Week Course, $700)

• Prerequisite (recommended): Geometry H (B- or higher), Geometry (A- or higher)
• iPads will be needed for this course. 
• Students will be required to purchase E-book/MyMathLab package through Pearson

In Algebra 2, the concepts from Algebra 1 are brought back and studied at a more in-depth level of understanding.  Topics include: solving and graphing functions and equations; systems of equations; matrices and geometric transformations; quadratic equations and parabolas; the complex number system; polynomials; the binomial theorem; radical functions; rational exponents; exponential and logarithmic functions; rational functions; conic sections; and arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. 

 

Cost
$500 for full-credit courses and $350 for half-credit courses

Dates
June 8-25 AND July 7-23

Test Center Times
Testing is available from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Students are only required to be on campus to take proctored tests.

Course Meeting Time/Location
Students are not required to be on campus except for testing. However, the library is open and available as a workspace for students who prefer a quiet environment or who may need additional support to stay on pace.

Contact
Mr. Malkowski (mmalkowski@marmion.org)

Special Notes

These courses are offered through an independent, self-paced online program. They provide an opportunity for students to work ahead and earn credit.

This option is recommended only for students who can manage a consistent work schedule and keep up with a heavy reading and writing workload. These courses are not recommended for students who struggle with deadlines, completing assignments, or reading and writing tasks.

Although in-person attendance is not required except for proctored tests, the library is available to any student who would benefit from a structured, quiet workspace. Students who fall behind may be asked or required to complete work on campus.

All semester exams must be completed in the library. Students should plan to visit the library before the end of each three-week session to complete midterm and final exams. Students will not be allowed to advance in the course until all required tests are completed.

Any assignment not completed by July 23 will be entered as a 0%. Missing major assignments or exams may result in failure and loss of credit. Students who do not complete all chapter assessments, including the final exam, will not receive credit and will need to retake the class during the regular school year.

Courses are administered through Educere/Founders Education Online. Because the content and grading are not managed by Marmion, these courses will not be factored into a student’s cumulative GPA. However, they will appear on the transcript and count toward graduation credit.

Grades for one-semester courses will appear in the first semester of the following school year’s transcript. Full-year course grades will appear in both the first and second semesters to reflect full credit.

Courses Available

Chemistry (Honors Only) (6 Week Course, $500)

Prerequisite (recommended grades):  Biology H (B+ or higher)

Max Enrollment: 15 students for Honors Chemistry

The objectives of this course in chemistry are to allow the student to recognize personal safety, distinguish between mixtures and solutions, calculate atomic mass, identify positive and negative charges, write balanced chemical equations, calculate chemical reactions using standard measurement techniques and the mole, understand the behavior of gases, fluids, and to classify subatomic particles. The student will be able to identify universal symbols utilized in this field as well as the pH scale as it applies to various substances affecting everyday life. Students will also have the opportunity to utilize laboratory simulations to reinforce the major concepts of this course.

Physics (Honors Only) (6 Week Course, $500)

Prerequisite (recommended grades):  Chemistry H (B+ or higher), PreCalculus AP/H (B+ or higher)

Max Enrollment: 15 students for Honors Physics

Honors Physics covers a broad knowledge base including Newtonian laws of mechanics, gravitation, vectors, basic trigonometry, forces, motion, acceleration, energy, heat, and waves. Students will investigate the laws of nature and utilize a variety of equations to predict the effect of different forces. They will calculate forces, paths of projectiles, electrical circuits, energy transfer, wave interactions, and more. Students will also have the opportunity to utilize laboratory simulations to reinforce the major concepts of this course.

 

U.S. History (Honors/Regular) (6 Week Course, $500)

Prerequisite (recommended grades): 

Honors = World History AP (B- or higher) or World History (A or higher) 

Regular = World History (C- or higher)

Max Enrollment: 25 students for US History (Regular/Honors combined)

US History is a chronological study of American history from the Industrial Revolution through to the present day. US History examines significant events such as Western Expansion, the Second Industrial Revolution, the Populist and Progressive Movement, the Spanish-American War, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, Watergate, Reaganomics, Desert Storm I, 9/11, and the 2000 and 2008 presidential elections. The final topics of the course deal with the modern United States and its ever changing role in the world and culture from within the nation.

American Government (Honors/Regular)  (3 Week Course, $350)

Prerequisite (recommended grades): 

Honors = AP US History (B- or higher) or US History (A or higher) 

Regular = US History (C- or higher)

Max Enrollment: 25 students for Government (Regular/Honors combined)

A high school level civics course that allows students to immerse themselves in governmental institutions of America on the National and Illinois level. Students will have the opportunity to discuss current societal issues and connect with how a democracy functions via citizen participation. Lastly, students will be able to gain a deeper knowledge of the workings of government via scenario consideration.

 

Economics (Honors/Regular)  (3 Week Course, $350)

Prerequisite (recommended grades): 

Honors = AP US History (B- or higher) or US History (A or higher) 

Regular = US History (C- or higher)

Max Enrollment: 25 students for Economics (Regular/Honors combined)

This is a survey course that covers macro- and micro-economics as well as the history of economic theory. This course will help students achieve a knowledge base in economics that includes a history of economic theory. Students are challenged to form and support their opinions on topics such as governmental roles, the importance of apportioning tax revenue, and trading in the global marketplace.

Art History (3 Week Course, $350)

Prerequisite (recommended grades): Art Appreciation (B or higher)

*This course can fulfill the general Fine Arts requirement for juniors and seniors

Max Enrollment: 15 students

 

Art History provides students with an introductory overview of art and art history. Students will develop critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in this course by analyzing art work of various mediums from different time periods. Students will examine elements of art, key design principles, and art history as they explore the world of art.

 

Music History (3 Week Course, $350)

Prerequisite (recommended grades): Art Appreciation (B or higher)

*This course can fulfill the general Fine Arts requirement for juniors and seniors Max Enrollment: 15 students

See General Summer School Policies. Pre-registration not required. Students will be automatically enrolled and billed to their financial account. Notices will be emailed during the week before summer school begins to those required to attend.

A student who fails a for-credit course is required to complete credit recovery during the summer. Once finished, full credit is given for the course on the student’s transcript for graduation purposes and college requirements. The grade on the transcript is changed from an “F” to a “P” (Pass), but there is no change in the GPA.

The credit recovery program utilizes a combination of the third-party online work and/or teacher-assigned work. The students are assigned to work for 4 hours per day on campus under the guidance of an instructor from that subject area. Once the coursework is completed, the student is no longer required to attend.

• Cost: $500 per full-credit course; $300 per half-credit course (Automatically charged to financial accounts)
• Contact: Mr. Malkowski (mmalkowski@marmion.org)
• Timeframe: All credit recoveries are individually paced. The student is finished once all coursework is completed and approved. Coursework may generally take around 3 weeks per semester recovery to complete. Students can shorten the timeframe by working longer either at school or from home on the material.
• Dates: 
• June 8-25 (excluding June 19)
• July 6-23
• Session Time/Days/Location: 
• 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
• Monday – Thursday
• Library, All Subjects
• Students are required to attend all sessions until their credit recovery work has been completed
• Completion: Students who do not complete the required coursework material by the end of summer school to regain credits will need to retake the full course during the school year for passing credit only. Students must complete all recovery work by the final day of summer school. If a student is not able to retake a course due to schedule restrictions, they will be charged an additional fee for the recovery to be extended into the school year.
• Required Materials: 
• Earbuds (for online courses)
• Notebook
• Pencil/Pen
• Calculator (for Math courses)
• iPad

These non-credit courses are designed to help students prepare for the academic expectations of Marmion. Students may choose to enroll in these courses on their own, or they may be recommended or required to take them based on their Admissions Exam or Math Placement Exam results.

Building Entry
Students should enter through Door #1 of the Battaglia Center

Dates

• Session 1: June 8-25 (excluding June 19), Mondays-Thursdays
• Session 2: July 6-23, Mondays-Thursdays
  Students should attend either the June or July session, not both.

Cost
$300 per course

Courses Available

Math Skills
3-week course, $300
Time/Location: Room B3, 8:30–10:25 AM
Contact: Mr. John Salomone (mailto:jsalomone@marmion.org)

This course provides targeted support for students who need to strengthen foundational math skills in preparation for Algebra I. Topics include:

• Computation with fractions, decimals, and signed numbers
• Number theory
• Solving linear equations and inequalities
• Graphing basic linear equations
• Ratios, proportions, and percents
• Basic geometry
• Area and volume
• Modeling with linear equations and inequalities

Reading/Writing Skills
3-week course, $300
Time/Location: Room B1, 10:35 AM–12:30 PM
Contact: Mr. Robert Rebenstorf (rrebenstorf@marmion.org)

Reading skills topics include:

• Cause and effect
• Compare and contrast
• Main idea and supporting details
• Fact vs. opinion
• Analogies
• Author’s purpose
• Inference and sequencing
• Summarizing and predicting
• Drawing conclusions
• Story elements (characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution)
• Literary terms

Writing skills topics include:

• Vocabulary development
• Basic grammar and punctuation review
• Writing fundamentals (topic sentences, paragraph structure, and conclusions)
• Drafting and editing
• Introduction to formatting paragraphs and key components of an academic essay