Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
The typical school year begins in mid-August and ends in late May, however there are many opportunities for students of all ages to continue learning during the summer.
Elementary S.A.I.L.
The Summer Adventures in Learning (S.A.I.L.) program is a fee-based program available to all interested Olathe District Schools students. The summer session provides opportunities for all students to continue their learning in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. A variety of sessions are offered including international language, computers, music / drama, science, cooking, reading, math, and swimming. Sessions are taught by certified teachers. These popular classes are offered for enrichment, remediation, or just to keep the brain working over the long summer.
Information is typically available during parent-teacher conferences in February. Enrollment for the S.A.I.L. program is conducted during April and May.
For information on the S.A.I.L. program, contact your building principal or call the S.A.I.L. hotline after April 1 at (913) 780-SAIL (7245).
Junior High Summer Trails
Summer Trails is a fee-based summer school program for junior high students. Students in seventh and eighth grade may enroll in Skill Builder classes to prepare for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies classes in the next school term. Academic enhancement classes for students interested in extending their school successes are an important feature of junior high summer school. For more information, contact Summer Trails Director Deb Jaeger, (913) 780-7280, djaegerprt@olatheschools.com.
Senior High
Students in ninth through 12th grades may enroll in sessions for select credit courses, make-up credit and enrichment opportunities for high school requirements. The high school program is offered in two sessions. Junior high and high school counselors can provide specific guidance for enrollment in credit or non-credit classes. Students may enroll in either session for a half credit, or both sessions for one unit of credit.
Students may also enroll in an ACT preparation class, which includes study skills and college testing preparation.
Ken Taylor, high school summer school director, can be reached at (913) 780-7210.
Special Education
The extended school year for special education students also runs June 5-30. Seven schools will host the programs: Heartland Learning Center, Meadow Lane and Sunnyside elementaries, and Chisholm Trail, Frontier Trail, Pioneer Trail and Prairie Trail junior high schools. Eligibility for enrollment in the extended school year is determined by each student’s IEP team. Questions about extended school year programs should be directed to Deb Chappell, director of extended school year, or Monica Duncan, extended school year coordinator, at (913) 780-7024.
Weight Training
Weight training is a five-week program offered at all four high schools. Interested students should follow the regular summer school enrollment process or contact the head football coach at their junior or senior high school. Tim Anderson, tandersoncst@olatheschools.com, is director of the weight training and fitness program.
Driver’s Education
Driver’s education is offered in the summer at Olathe East, Olathe North and Olathe South high schools. It is offered in two sessions. Twelve hours of driving experience and 48 hours of classroom instruction are included in each session. Students must have turned 14 by Jan. 1, 2007 to apply for the 2007 summer program. Enrollment packets will be available at each junior and senior high school after spring break. For more information, call Randy Salisbury or Ken Taylor at (913) 780-7208.
eAcademy (Online Learning)
Summer eAcademy will offers several courses in the summer. Fliers will be available in the spring and on the eAcademy Web site: http://schools.olatheschools.com/eacademyonw. For more information, contact Randy Warner, facilitator, (913) 780-7110.