Summer School

District 99 offers Summer School to provide opportunities for students who want to enrich their regular programming. Doing so provides additional flexibility in scheduling courses for the regular school year. Summer School also allows students who need to repeat a course and earn credit for graduation, or repeat a course to increase understanding and place a previous grade earned. (Our summer program option for students with special needs is Extended School Year.)

Registration for Summer School will open (pending board approval):

Drivers Education: February 2
First Semester: February 9

About Summer School 2026

2026 LOCATION

Downers Grove North High School (pending board approval)

DATES

Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17
Semester 2: June 22-25 & 29-30, July 1, 6-9

SCHEDULE

Most classes meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the days listed above. (Exceptions are Drivers Ed and AP Chem Prep)

ATTENDANCE

All students are expected to observe the regular school rules, as stated in the district handbook. Regular attendance is mandatory because each class represents a significant portion of the total class time. Vacations, training camps, or competitions are not valid reasons for absences.
In any course except Drivers Education, if a student is absent more than two days per semester, regardless of reason, the student will be dropped from the class with no refund of tuition or fees. Additionally, three tardies accumulate to count as one absence.
For Drivers Education, any absence may result in failure to meet State Driver Education guidelines for attendance and the course.

FINAL EXAMS

Final Exams will be conducted on June 17 and July 9 during the later half of the day. Final Exams will not be allowed prior to these days.

Registration

All current D99 students, incoming 9th grade students, and students who live outside the D99 district are eligible to enroll, but some classes do have age requirements or prerequisites. Preference is given to students who live in District 99. Summer school is considered high school course work. Grades are included in the student’s overall grade point average and appear on transcripts.

Students who do not attend Downers Grove North or Downers Grove South must confirm with their schools first that the credit they would earn here would transfer. They must contact the District 99 registrar, Kirk Fisher, to have a transcript sent to their schools after completing summer school.

FEES

Course	In-District Learner	Out-of-District Learner
Consumer Education, English, Math, Science, Social Studies	$210	$420
Driver’s Education	$250	$670
AP Chem Prep	$125	Not Offered to Non-D99 Students
Keys to Academic Success	$125	$150

For students who receive a fee waiver, fees will be reduced or waived during the registration process.

REFUNDS

Students may drop a summer school course and receive course tuition refunds on or before April 10, 2026 for Drivers Education and on or before May 15, 2026 for all other courses. In order to drop a course and be refunded prior to that date, email summerschool@csd99.org or call Ryan Doherty (630-795-7116), Kelly Zuerner (630-795-7119), or Vicky Miles (630-795-7122).

Drivers Education

The program consists of classroom instruction and "behind the wheel" driving with an instructor and runs fluidly through both semesters (details below). The classroom phase will cover basic information on Illinois traffic laws, insurance, the fundamentals of driving, decision-making skills, the impact of alcohol on driving, and basic car maintenance. Actual on-street driving involves driving in a dual-control car, allowing students to experience real-world driving conditions.

The registration fee for in-district learners is $250, and $670 for out-of-district learners (addresses are verified by staff).
Class dates:
- Classroom and Behind the Wheel: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17
- Behind the Wheel Only: June 22-25, 29-30 & July 1, 6-9
Class Times: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Class Location: Downers Grove North High School

Note: Students will be given a schedule as we get closer and will not need to attend the entire 8AM-2PM sessions. However, all enrolled students are expected to be available during that entire time period for scheduling purposes. No exceptions.

Please read all the following information carefully before registering.

Student must be 15 years old by May 1, 2026

Vacations, camps, etc are NOT allowed. An absence may result in failure to meet State Driver Education guidelines for attendance and of the course. There are no exceptions.
District 99 residents will be charged $250 to complete the course, and non-residents will be charged $670. All payments will be made online (see below).
No refunds will be issued after April 10, 2026.

To enroll in the class, your student must have their permit prior to the first day of class. Families will receive an email in March about a mandatory informational meeting for Summer Driver Education. This meeting is mandatory because students begin their permit application on a state-secured website, and they take their vision test. Students finish their application and take their permit test during their resource period in April.

Technically, there is no bus service specifically for Driver Ed students. Regular buses serving summer school arrive prior to the 8 am start, and depart following the 2 pm end of day. However, as noted above, your student may not be required to start at 8 a.m. or stay until 2 p.m., depending on their individual schedule for that day.

Registration Instructions

Registration opens February 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM and is completely online. Please be aware that spots fill up quickly. While we will maintain a waitlist, we cannot guarantee that any additional spots beyond those initially accepted will become available.

Academic Courses

Consumer Education

Consumer Education introduces students to such topics as establishing credit and using it wisely, investing, buying or leasing an automobile, establishing and maintaining savings and checking accounts, choosing an apartment, filing federal and state income tax forms, as well as smart shopping techniques. This class provides experience through class projects and is supplemented with guest speakers from the community. Consumer Education will provide the skills necessary to allow students to make sound financial decisions intelligently as they transition to independent living. Development of job seeking and job keeping skills such as dependability, cooperation, and initiative are important components of this course.

CONSUMER EDUCATION

Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prerequisites: Must be entering grade 10, 11, or 12

English

District 99 requires 4 years of English to graduate, including both a reading and writing course in senior year.

All courses below are designed to offer credit recovery for students who did not earn credit during the regular school year or would like to work to grade replace their credit from the previous year. Students cannot take English in order to advance credits. Speak to your counselor if you have any questions.

Note: You may enroll in either summer school semester regardless of what school year semester grade you are replacing. For example, if you would like to replace your English 2 semester 1 grade, you may enroll in English 2 summer school semester 1 or semester 2. All classes will be held on the following dates & times:

Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Semester 2: June 22-25, 29 & 30, July 1, 6-9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION I

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION II

ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION III

ENGLISH IV: TRANSFORMATIONS & TRIUMPHS

This course does not run in semester 2.
This course will satisfy the reading requirement for senior year.

ENGLISH IV: EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION

This course does not run in semester 1.
This course will satisfy the writing requirement for senior year.

Math

District 99 requires a minimum of three years of math to graduate.

All classes will be held on the following dates & times:

Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Semester 2: June 22-25, 29 & 30, July 1, 6-9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATH 1

A scientific calculator is required; the TI-30X model is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites: This course is open to incoming 9th graders and current D99 students

Note: You MUST enroll in the specific semester you want to earn credit for. For example, if you ONLY failed semester 1 of this course, you must enroll in semester 1. You cannot choose to attend semester 2 and replace your grade or earn credit, as the content is not the same. If you are an incoming 9th grader looking to take Math1/Math1S next school year, you must enroll in both semesters.

MATH 1

A graphing calculator is required for this course; the TI-83 or TI-84 model is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites: This course is being offered for credit recovery for those students that were enrolled during this past school year but did not earn credit, for grade replacement for those who passed but would like to improve their grade and deepen their knowledge, as well as for advancement purposes for incoming freshmen that have successfully completed either a) an Algebra I course or b) a grade 8 mathematics course based on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and get pre-approval from mathematics department chair prior to May 8, 2026.

Note: You MUST enroll in the specific semester you failed and/or want to grade replace. For example, if you ONLY failed semester 1 of this course, you must enroll in semester 1. You cannot choose to attend semester 2 and replace your grade or earn credit, as the content is not the same.

MATH 2

A graphing calculator is required for this course; the TI-83 or TI-84 model is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites: This course is being offered for students that were enrolled during this past school year but either a) did not earn a passing credit, or b) did not earn the grade they desired and wish to better solidify their understanding. Enrollment in this course for the first time over the summer for advancement purposes is strongly not recommended and must be approved by the Department Chair prior to May 8, 2026.

MATH 3

A graphing calculator is required for this course; a TI83 or TI84 model is strongly recommended.

Science

In District 99, students are currently required to have two years of science to graduate.

All classes will be held on the following dates & times:
Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Semester 2: June 22-25, 29 & 30, July 1, 6-9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

BIOLOGY 300

Prerequisites: must be entering grades 10, 11 or 12

Social Studies

All classes will be held on the following dates & times:

Semester 1: June 1-4, 8-11, 15-17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Semester 2: June 22-25, 29 & 30, July 1, 6-9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Prerequisites: This course is only open to students entering grades 10,11,12.

US HISTORY

This course satisfies the graduation requirement in the U.S. History and Federal and State Constitutions.

Prerequisites: This course is only open to students who have previously attempted this course and did not pass and/or would like to consider grade replacing and deepening their knowledge.

Summer Enrichment Program

District 99 is pleased to offer noncredit-bearing enrichment experiences that are designed to extend and expand thinking and learning and improving academic success. Consider enrolling one or more of these courses this summer. The costs include all required materials.

AP CHEMISTRY PREP

Targeted Grade Levels: 10-12
Session: 6 weeks, from June 1 – July 9, 2026
Times: Online with face-to-face meetings once a week for check in and laboratory activities
In person sessions Wednesdays, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 – 8am to 10am
Cost: $125 in district
Prerequisite: Enrollment in AP Chemistry for 2026-2027

Note: This course is only open to students who attend DGN or DGS.

Taking AP Chemistry next year? Pre-AP Chemistry is an enrichment course designed to help prepare students for the rigor of AP Chemistry. This 6-week course will reinforce student’s knowledge of 6 key topics: Nomenclature, Measurement and the Mole, Stoichiometry, Gases, Solutions, and Thermochemistry. While the majority of the course is taught online, a weekly in-person meeting will be strongly recommended. This in-person meeting is crucial for building the laboratory skills that are critical to a student’s success in AP Chemistry. Upon completion of the course, students will be exempt from the mandatory summer assignment that accompanies enrollment in AP Chemistry. For more information, click here for AP Chem Prep FAQs.

THE KEY TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Course Code: C371
Targeted Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11
Session 1: June 1, 2, 3
Session 2: June 8, 9, 10
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Cost: $125 in district ($150 out of district)

This 3-day course is built to help develop Mathematical and Literacy based skills to help students achieve greater academic goals. The course will offer students the opportunity to answer the common question, “What do I do when I do not understand?” This interactive class will allow students to practice a variety of learning strategies applied to different content areas and a variety of types of text encountered in high school and college. Topics include: Cornell note taking; visualization strategies; strategies to focus and connect with podcasts, videos, lectures and other media; comprehension of challenging text; Costa's questioning; writing effective summaries; strategies to learn academic vocabulary; identifying author's purpose and claim; along with speaking and listening skills. All learning styles and all levels of high school students are welcome to work with our math and reading specialists.

If any session has low enrollment, the session may be cancelled and students will have the opportunity to switch to a different session.

FAQ

What will my students need to bring to summer school?

All students will need their Chromebooks, chargers, and school ID in summer school. Incoming 9th grade students and students outside D99 will be given Chromebook/ID on their first day of school (or we will reach out sooner if there is a sooner pickup date). They should also bring a pen/pencil and folder/notebook.

If they are in a math class and have a graphing calculator, they should bring that.

NOTE: We do our best to keep all rooms cool, so your student should dress in layers and bring a sweatshirt in case it is needed.

Is lunch served?

All students will be given a 30 minute lunch break. Students can choose to bring their own sack lunch or get a cold lunch from the school Cafeteria for $5. Some a la carte options may be available as well for purchase, but we encourage kids to bring their own snacks if they are counting on a specific item. To purchase lunches, you may use cash or your cafeteria account just as you would in the typical school year.

Please note that students CANNOT order in their own lunches or accept deliveries. If students choose to order in food, it will sit at the front desk for the remainder of the school day.

How important is attendance?

Attendance is extremely important. In any course except Drivers Education, if a student misses more than 2 days of school per semester, regardless of the reason, they will need to be withdrawn from summer school and no refund will be issued. Official documentation will not excuse an absence like in regular school year. Each day of summer school is roughly equivalent to an entire week of regular school curriculum. Please plan vacations, sports, camps, etc. outside of the summer school program.

Every tardy (being late to class between 1 minute and 19 minutes) counts. If you receive 3 tardies, that is counted as an absence.

For Drivers Education, any absence may result in failure to meet State Driver Education guidelines for attendance and the course.