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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

R U L E S A N D R E G U L AT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JUNIOR HIGH AND INCOMING FRESHMAN ENRICHMENT COURSES

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INCOMING FRESHMAN CREDITED COURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

U P P E R C L A S S M A N C O U R S E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

S C I E N C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

M AT H E M AT I C S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SOCIAL STUDIES . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F I N E A R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

T R A N S F E R I N F O R M AT I O N A N D F O R M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dear Student: Loyola Academy is ready for another bustling and energetic Summer School Program. We are excited for you to join us this year. We are pleased to offer a variety of junior high enrichment courses and high school academic courses. Whether you choose a skill building class or a course for high school credit, we know that you will enjoy your summer experience with us. As always, Loyola Academy is committed to a rigorous and engaging curriculum to further your student growth. Our experienced faculty eagerly anticipates your arrival and prepares to join you in the learning process. Registration for summer school opens on Monday, January 26 and closes on Friday, May 22. For additional information, please email summerschool@loy.org. I look forward to assisting you in your summer school journey.

Tammy Butvilas Director of the Summer School Program

GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Summer school runs from Monday, June 15, to Friday, July 24. Fullcredit and half-credit courses run six weeks. Enrichment courses do not receive credit and run for one to three weeks. Explore Chicago! runs for one week. Classes meet five days per week. A course may also be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. TRANSPORTATION Current PACE and CTA public transportation schedules can be found at pacebus.com and transitchicago.com. Ventra cards for reduced student fare permits for the CTA are available in the Business Office, Room 173. GRADES Grades earned by Loyola Academy students for credited courses become part of their permanent record and are averaged into a student’s cumulative average at the completion of summer school. SEMESTER EXAM POLICY If a student is taking a course for full credit or half credit, the student is required to be in attendance for both their first semester exam on Thursday, July 2, and second semester exams on Friday, July 24. Literacy Essentials and Algebra 1 Essentials exam dates may differ. An excused absence from a semester exam requires documentation from a medical doctor. An unexcused absence from a semester exam will result in a grade of zero.

ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is imperative. Please do not ask for special consideration. Any student absent for more than twelve hours from a full-credit course or six hours from a half-credit course will be withdrawn from the course. No exceptions will be made for vacations or camps. There will be no refund of tuition when a student is dropped due to nonattendance. Loyola Academy must insist that students be present for semester exams. A doctor’s note will be required of students who are absent for final exams. CALENDAR

MONDAY, JUNE 15 First day of classes FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Juneteenth observed - No School FRIDAY, JULY 3 Independence Day holiday weekend No school FRIDAY, JULY 24 Last day of classes CLASS HOURS PERIOD 1 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PERIOD 2 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

All full-credit (four-hour) courses will meet periods 1 and 2 daily. Half-credit courses will meet periods 1 or 2 for six weeks. Enrichment courses will meet periods 1 or 2 for three weeks, except where noted in the course description. CREDIT All courses—with the exception of enrichment courses for junior high students and incoming freshmen— earn a half or full credit. Only

courses Z191 English 1 Prep, Z311 Introduction to Algebra 1 and Z431 Geometry Prep may be taken on an audit basis. TUITION All tuition and fees must be paid before Friday, May 29. A full refund, minus a $50 registration fee, may be obtained if a student withdraws from a course before or during the first week of Summer School (June 15–June 19). A 65-percent refund, minus a $50 registration fee, may be obtained if a student withdraws from a course during the second week of Summer School (June 22–June 26). There will be no refunds after Friday, June 26.

LOYOLA STUDENTS $1,900 for full credit $ 950 for half credit NON-LOYOLA STUDENTS $ 2,000 for full credit $ 1,000 for half credit LITERACY ESSENTIALS $ 950 6 weeks ALGEBRA 1 ESSENTIALS $ 950 6 weeks ENRICHMENT COURSES $ 600 two-hour, three-week course $ 200 two-hour, one-week course EXPLORE CHICAGO $ 600 per week STEAM $ 600 1 week REGISTRATION — Online Only Registration for all courses except repeat courses should be received by Friday, May 22. Registration should be completed online at goramblers. org/summerschool. ❂

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RULES AND REGULATIONS The rules and regulations for the regular academic year, as published in the Loyola Academy Student Field Guide, apply to Summer School, except for some dress code regulations, as described below. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY See Loyola’s Student Field Guide for information on Loyola’s Academic Integrity Policy. ABSENCE REPORTING Illness is to be reported before 8:30 a.m. to the Summer School Office by phone at 847.920.2707. It is the responsibility of the student to stay current with his or her studies. Any deficiency in assignments, homework or testing must be resolved with the teacher. See our attendance policy on page 2. DRESS REGULATIONS Student attire should be neat, clean and in good taste. All students must wear shoes or sandals with or without socks. All shorts must be at least fingertip length. All shirts must have sleeves; tank tops, off the shoulder, and crop tops are not permitted. Clothes that are torn, shredded, tattered, full of holes or in poor taste, regardless of their current popularity in fashion, are not considered acceptable wear. Hats are not to be worn in the building during the school day (8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.).

the teacher and turned over to the director of Summer School. Hair must be kept neat, clean, and of a natural color. Facial hair is not permitted. Students must be clean shaven. Female Students — Earrings may be worn on the ear and only on the ear. Hair is to be kept neat, clean, and of a natural color. Halters, off-theshoulder, tube-style, and exposed back tops are not allowed. Skirts are not permitted. DISCIPLINARY CODE VIOLATIONS Serious violations of the Disciplinary Code may result in immediate dismissal from summer school with consequent loss of credit and tuition.

• Leaving campus during the school day. Students are not permitted in the parking lot during the school day (8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.), except upon arrival to and departure from school. • Possession or use of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol or drug use or possession or possession of any drugrelated paraphernalia will not be tolerated and will lead to immediate dismissal from summer school. • Truancy from any class or part

of a class may result in dismissal from summer school.

TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY See Loyola’s Student Field Guide for information on Loyola’s Technology Use Policy. ❂

The following are considered serious violations of the Disciplinary Code; however, this is not an all-inclusive list:

• Poor classroom behavior. • Smoking and vaping on campus may result in dismissal from summer school.

Male Students — Earrings are not to be worn during the school day (8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.). Violators will have their earrings confiscated by

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JUNIOR HIGH AND INCOMING Junior High and Incoming Freshman Enrichment Program

This program is for students who successfully completed the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade and desire to explore new courses or improve skills. Loyola Academy faculty members teach these noncredit courses. Classes meet two hours per day for three weeks, unless noted in the course description.

OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE

Enrichment courses meet for three weeks, two hours each day (unless noted in the course description). Enrichment courses are noncredit courses. SESSION 1 June 15– July 2 8:00 a.m–10:00 a.m.

SESSION 1 June 15– July 2 10:10 a.m–12:10 p.m.

SESSION 2 July 6– July 24 8:00 a.m–10:00 a.m.

SESSION 2 July 6– July 24 10:10 a.m–12:10 p.m.

English Grammar Boot Camp

Successful Foundations: Building Paragraphs

Junior High Pre-Algebra

Speech and Communication

Biotechnology

Junior High Pre-Algebra

Mystery & Detective Fiction

Introduction to Forensic Science See course description for dates and times for Explore Chicago!, STEAM Team, Brain Boss Boot Camp, Songs as Storytelling, Echoes of the Gothic, and Every Day Writing. #Z115 English Grammar Boot Camp This is a three-week, two-hourper-day course offered to incoming seventh, eighth and ninth graders. Grammar Boot Camp focuses on the fundamentals of grammar, specifically establishing a more thorough understanding of the parts of speech, the parts of a sentence and word usage. Defining, identifying and applying the parts of speech and the parts of a sentence are key components to this course. Identifying subject/verb agreement along

with pronoun/antecedent will be reviewed over the course of the summer. OFFERED: Session 1, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (noncredit course)

Course may not be taken both sessions.

FRESHMAN COURSES #Z131 Junior High Pre-Algebra This is NOT a course for incoming freshmen. (PREREQUISITE: successful completion of seventh grade math) This course presumes mastery of elementary school mathematics and is intended for students who will be studying Algebra 1 in eighth grade. The course includes the study of fractions, decimals, percents and basic operations with numbers; work with algebraic expressions; and solving equations. Good study habits in math are stressed.

Session 1, 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (noncredit course) or Session 2, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (noncredit course) Course may not be taken both sessions.

#Z160 Introduction to Forensic Science Forensic courses involve handson investigations, with many applications in science, technology, art, engineering and math. Through experiments like DNA extractions, fingerprint analysis, paper chromatography, hair and fiber microscopy, blood spatter examples, handwriting labs and soil sample comparisons, students carry out investigations, analyze and interpret data, construct explanations and engage in argument from the evidence. For junior high summer school, forensics serves as a fun introductory STEAM class that can be adapted to the middle-school level.

#Z170 Mystery & Detective Fiction This three-week course is for junior high students who enjoy reading suspenseful stories. The course integrates various short stories and potentially a short novel. The class concentrates on tips for active reading and annotating, finding clues and foreshadowing and other literary techniques, as well as responding to a text both orally and in writing. OFFERED: Session 2, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (noncredit course)

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#Z176 Successful Foundations: Building Paragraphs This three-week course is for junior high students who want to improve their abilities to write solid paragraphs. The course integrates various writing methods that employ the PEAL and Double PEAL approach to paragraph writing. Students write paragraphs that range from descriptive writing to using text evidence as support while building cogent, meaningful paragraphs. The course concentrates on clarity, editing, peer editing, revisions and final, polished paragraphs. OFFERED: Session 1, 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (noncredit course)

#Z140 Explore Chicago! We invite junior high students and incoming Loyola freshmen to explore Chicago! This weeklong camp provides young adults the opportunity to discover great locations in Chicago, learn about the city’s rich history and culture and meet fellow Ramblers. Each day students head to Chicago to experience the neighborhoods, museums and attractions of the city. Students will visit locations such as Maggie Daley Park, Second City, Wrigley Field, Chinatown and more. We begin each day by learning about our destination before setting out on the bus or train to explore Chicago. It should be an exciting week!

#Z117 STEAM Team Rising junior high students will experience a rotation of STEAM oriented activities ranging from 3D modeling and printing, to working in one of our two buildshops, to Science labs and more. The focus of this class is creativity and creation led by veteran instructors and engaged student leaders.

OFFERED: Week 1, June 22–26 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

OFFERED: Session 1, July 6–10 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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#Z180 Biotechnology Students learn about DNA structure, DNA extraction, micro pipetting techniques, how to solve a crime scene using gel electrophoresis, changing DNA using restriction enzymes, learning how to find out whether or not a person has or has had COVID-19 using ELISA testing, growing bacteria using Bacterial Transformation, and learning how scientists have the power to cure people of deadly disease using CRISPER-Cas 9.

OFFERED: Session 1, 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (noncredit course)

#Z215 Speech and Communication Speech and Communication is a course that emphasizes the skills necessary to effectively communicate with others, including one-onone communication, group communication, debates and formal speeches. Students learn how to properly organize a speech and engage their audience while using proper nonverbal communication, including posture, gestures and paralanguage. The goal is to help students become effective communicators to help them both in and outside of the classroom.

OFFERED: Session 2, 10:10 a.m.–12:10p.m. (noncredit course)

#Z216 Brain Boss Boot Camp A fun, high-energy one-week course where students train to become the boss of their own brains. Through quick games, challenges, and real-life practice, students build essential executive functioning skills—like planning, organizing, managing time, staying focused, remembering important details, and controlling impulses. They’ll learn how to break big tasks into smaller steps, use simple tools to keep track of assignments, and develop strategies to handle stress and stay motivated. By the end, students walk away with real “brain powerups” they can use every day in school and beyond! This is a ONEweek course for two hours each day.

OFFERED: Session 1, June 22-26, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 am (grades 5-8) Session 1, June 22-26, 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. (Incoming Freshmen ONLY) #Z217 Songs as Storytelling This one-week course invites students to explore the stories hidden inside popular music. In Songs as Storytelling, students analyze lyrics for deeper meanings, themes, and literary devices, uncovering how artists use narrative, symbolism, and style to shape their songs. This course is intended for students who have a passion for music or are interested in learning more about how the music genre utilizes storytelling. From Lorde to Taylor Swift to John Lennon, there’s something here for every kind of music lover.

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OFFERED: Session 1, June 22-26, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. #Z218 Echoes of the Gothic: Literature of Fear and Mystery This one-week course gives students a chance to jump into the world of Gothic literature. Gothic literature dates back to 1792 with Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto. This genre includes an atmosphere of mystery or suspense, some supernatural element, and heightened emotions. Gothic literature makes for a spellbinding and mysterious read! In this oneweek course, students will learn about the genre and get to read some of the most classic short stories in Gothic literature.

OFFERED: Session 1, June 22-26, 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. #Z219 Every Day Writing: Emails, Letters, and Academics In today’s world, effective writing goes beyond the classroom—it’s an essential life skill. This dynamic, one-week course will equip students with the practical communication tools they need for success in school and beyond. Over five sessions, students will move from crafting casual messages to structuring formal academic responses. We will focus on clarity, tone, audience, and the specific conventions required for different types of writing, helping students feel confident and capable every time they put their thoughts into words.

OFFERED: Session 2, July 6- July 10, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Incoming Freshman Credited Courses

Incoming freshmen may take full-credit and half-credit courses. Full-credit courses meet four hours each day for six weeks. Half-credit courses meet two hours each day for six weeks. Half-credit courses will be graded on a pass/fail basis.

OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Half credit 8:00 a.m–10:00 a.m.

SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Half credit 10:10 a.m–12:10 p.m.

SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Full credit 8:00 a.m–12:10 p.m.

English 1 Prep

Introduction to Algebra 1

Algebra 1 - Level 6

Literacy Essentials

(invitation only)

Honors Algebra 1

Algebra 1 Essentials

World Studies

(invitation only)

Honors World Studies

Geometry Prep

Studio 1: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking

#Z191 English 1 Prep This course focuses on the development of reading comprehension in an integrated and holistic setting. Emphasis centers on practicing reading strategies and criticalthinking skills in the context of fiction and nonfiction materials. This approach also includes vocabulary enrichment, study skills and written experiences to develop and improve reading. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (half credit)

#Z201 Literacy Essentials This required O’Shaughnessy course addresses reading, writing. and learning. Enrollment in this course is by invitation only. The course focuses on the building of literacy skills through the development and practice of reading, writing and annotation strategies in conjunction with a text. Additionally, students will be introduced to the essential learning skills of note taking, organization and time management to aid in the transition to high school. This course requires an

iPad. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit)

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and inequalities. This course is an introduction to the Algebra 1, Level 1 course. It covers the first four chapters of the Algebra 1 text, plus supplemental materials. This course requires an iPad. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit) #Z311 Introduction to Algebra I This course is open to incoming freshmen scheduled to take Algebra 1, Level 6 or Level 9. This course is an introduction to the topics of algebra and includes, but is not limited to, a review of pre-algebra with an emphasis on fractions, decimals, percents, homework and study skills. The course prepares the student to continue with the study of Algebra 1 in freshman year. This course requires an iPad.

OFFERED: 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit)

#Z327 Algebra 1 This is a four-hour course offered to Level 6 incoming freshmen. The course is recommended for students who want to take a full credit Algebra 1 class and begin ninth grade with Geometry. Since this is a complete study of Algebra 1, students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by successfully completing a final exam. This course will cover all topics of a complete Algebra 1 course, and students must maintain a minimum grade of 80 to be placed in Geometry, Level 6. This course requires an iPad. (full credit) #Z320 Honors Algebra 1 This is a four-hour course offered to Level 9 incoming freshmen. This is a traditional high school course taught at the honors level. The course is recommended for students who want to take a full credit Algebra 1 class and begin ninth grade with Geometry. Since this is a complete study of Algebra 1, students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by successfully completing a final exam. This course will cover all topics of

a complete Algebra 1 course, and students must maintain a minimum grade of 80 to be placed in Geometry, Level 6, and a grade of 90 or above to be placed in Geometry, Level 9. This course requires an iPad. (full credit) #Z431 Geometry Prep This is a two-hour course offered to Level 6 and Level 9 students who have either received proficiency in Algebra 1 and will be studying geometry in the fall or for students who are required to complete this course successfully to be able to study geometry in the fall. This course reviews Algebra 1 topics that are most necessary to know for the study of geometry. Topics include, but are not limited to, solving linear and quadratic equations, operations with polynomials, systems of equations in two variables and rational and irrational numbers. The course prepares students for Level 6 and Level 9 Geometry.

OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (half credit)

Incoming freshmen may also take the following courses: #Z470 Studio 1: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking This course introduces students to a broad range of approaches to communicating visually. Students gain an understanding of the foundations of art and the principles of design while also developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be drawing, painting, printmaking and assembling using multiple techniques and media. No previous art experience is necessary. This course is offered to students in grades 9–12. (full credit) #Z600 World Studies The objective of this introductory survey course is to help students understand how the world has arrived at its present condition through studies of past developments. The themes of civilization-building; cultural, social, and political development; cross-cultural interaction; and the rise, fall and reorganization of states are addressed through a chronological and thematic global approach. Mastery of this content helps students learn to view the world through various social sciences— as geographers, historians, political scientists, economists and sociologists. This is the standard version of the required World Studies course taken freshman or sophomore year. Incoming freshmen are eligible to take this course. This course requires an iPad. Level 6 (full credit)

#Z609 Honors World Studies This introductory survey course helps students understand how the world has arrived at its present condition through studies of past developments. The course is organized by the themes of geography, population & migration, culture, economics, politics, and war & peace. In addition, there is an emphasis on skill development for subsequent courses in the department. Mastery of this content helps students learn to view the world through various social sciences - as geographers, historians, political scientists, economists, and sociologists.

This course is open to rising freshman or rising sophomore students who were placed into Honors English for the regular school year. Completion of Honors World Studies in summer school satisfies the same graduation requirement as AP Human Geography. Students who take Honors World Studies in summer may also elect to take AP Human Geography during the school year. This course requires an iPad. Level 9 (full credit) ❂

UPPERCLASSMAN COURSES Sophomore and Upperclassman Courses Upperclassman-credited courses run from June 15 to July 24. All classes meet from 8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. All students must be present for the first semester final on Thursday, July 2, and the second semester final on Friday, July 24. Upperclassmen can choose from science, math, social studies, and fine arts. ❂

SCIENCE #Z500 Biology (PREREQUISITE: Chemistry) Topics in this course include biochemistry, cells, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, human biology and ecology. A full laboratory experience is included. (full credit) #Z511 Biology Credit Recovery — One Semester. See course #Z500 for description. First or second semester will be scheduled for four hours a day for three weeks. Level 6 (half credit) #Z520 Honors Biology (PREREQUISITE: Honors Chemistry) Topics include biochemistry, cells, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, human biology and ecology. A full laboratory experience is included. (full credit) #Z530 Chemistry This course does not fulfill the prerequisite for AP Chemistry. This is a first-year high school course with topics including atomic structure, bonding, molecules, equations, mole relations, gas laws, pH and oxidation reduction. A full laboratory experience is included. (full credit) #Z541 Chemistry Credit Recovery — One Semester. See course #Z530 for description. First or second semester will be scheduled for four hours a day for three weeks. Level 6 (half credit) #Z590 Honors Chemistry (PREREQUISITE: Honors Algebra or Level 6 Algebra with a grade

of 90 percent or above) This is a traditional high school course taught at the honors level. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, molecules, equations, mole relations, gas laws,

pH, equilibrium and oxidation reduction. A full laboratory experience is included. Level 9 (full credit) ❂

MATHEMATICS

SOCIAL STUDIES

#Z370 Geometry, Level 6 (PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1, Level 6, with a grade of 80 or above) This is a four-hour course offered to Level 6 students who have successfully completed Algebra 1. This course includes a complete study of geometry with mathematical proof and a logical structure, as well as plane and solid geometry. (full credit)

Due to the popularity of Social Studies courses during summer school, enrollment in the courses will be capped if student registration exceeds our ability to staff sections. Students are strongly encouraged to register for courses as soon as possible.

#Z340 Honors Geometry (PREREQUISITE: Honors level for upcoming school year) This four-hour honors course includes a complete study of geometry with mathematical proof and a logical structure, as well as plane and solid geometry. (full credit) #Z390 Algebra 2, Level 6 (PREREQUISITE: Geometry, Level 6, with a grade of 80 or above) This is a four-hour course offered to Level 6 students who have successfully completed Geometry. This course includes a complete study of Algebra 2 including quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. (full credit) #Z400 Honors Algebra 2 (PREREQUISITE: Honors level for upcoming school year and approval from current math teacher.) This four-hour honors course includes a complete study of Algebra 2 including quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. (full credit) #Z454 Pre-Calculus (PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2, Level 6, with a grade of 80 or above) This four-hour course includes a complete study of Precalculus. Topics include polynomials; trigonometric

functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; polar equations and their graphs; and sequences and series. (full credit) #Z456 Honors Pre-Calculus (PREREQUISITE: Honors level for upcoming school year.) This four-hour honors course includes a complete study of Precalculus. Specific topics include trigonometric functions, equations, graphs, and identities; law of sines and cosines; logarithms and exponential functions; parametric equations; polar equations and graphs; sequences and series; and an introduction to limits. (full credit) ❂

#Z600 World Studies The objective of this introductory survey course is to help students understand how the world has arrived at its present condition through studies of past developments. The themes of civilization-building; cultural, social, and political development; cross-cultural interaction; and the rise, fall and reorganization of states are addressed through a chronological and thematic global approach. Mastery of this content helps students learn to view the world through various social sciences—as geographers, historians, political scientists, economists and sociologists. This is the standard version of the required World Studies course taken freshman or sophomore year. Incoming freshmen are eligible to take this course. Level 6 (full credit) #Z611 World Studies Credit Recovery — First Semester. A review of the first semester of the World History requirement for those students who failed to earn credit during the school year. (half credit) #Z622 World Studies Credit Recovery — Second Semester. A review of the second semester of the World History requirement for those students who failed to earn credit during the school year. (half credit) #Z670 United States History This course examines the history, culture and intellectual trends that have influenced the shaping of America. Primary source readings, seminar-style discussions and research papers and projects supplement the text. Students must pass the Federal and Illinois Constitution exams in this course. This is the standard version of the required U.S. History course taken sophomore or junior year. Level 6 (full credit)

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#Z681 United States History Credit Recovery — First Semester. See course #Z670 for description. Scheduled for three weeks, four hours per day. (half credit) #Z692 United States History Credit Recovery — Second Semester. See course #Z670 for description. Scheduled for three weeks, four hours per day. (half credit) #Z680 Honors United States History This course examines the history, culture and intellectual trends that have influenced the shaping of America. Primary source readings, seminar-style discussions and research papers and projects supplement the text. Students must pass the Federal and Illinois Constitution exams in this course. This is the standard version of the required U.S. History course taken sophomore or junior year. Level 9 (full credit)

Prerequisite: This course is open to sophomores and juniors after the successful completion of either Honors World Studies or AP Human Geography. Alternatively, students who took Level 6 World Studies and earned a qualifying grade of 90 or above, or who earned 80-89 and have their teacher’s endorsement, may also enroll. ❂

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FINE ARTS #Z470 Studio 1: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking This course introduces students to a broad range of approaches to communicating visually. Students gain an understanding of the foundations of art and the principles of design while also developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be drawing, painting, printmaking and assembling using multiple techniques and media. No previous art experience is necessary. This course is offered to students in grades 9–12. (full credit) ❂

TRANSFER INFORMATION AND FORM

A N IM P O RTANT MESSAGE F O R ALL N O N-LO YO LA S T UDENT S If you wish to transfer your summer school credit to the school that you will be attending in September, the Summer School Office must have the following information. Please scan and email this form to summerschool@loy.org or mail to the Summer School Office, Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. Thank you.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Last First M.I.

I am enrolled in the following course(s): ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

Please send my final grade(s) to the registrar of: School _________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ State ___________________ Zip ________________

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CALENDAR Monday, January 26

Registration opens

Friday, May 22

Registration closes

Monday, June 15

First day of classes

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth - No school

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Holiday weekend No school

Friday, July 24

Last day of classes

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