Summer Semester 9-12
Academic Program Description
Lake Zurich High School offers a comprehensive, engaging, and appropriately challenging curriculum with a variety of core courses to meet graduation requirements and electives that allow students to explore subjects of personal interest. During Summer Semester, students may engage in coursework for credit advancement or credit recovery, based upon individual needs. Courses are offered in a variety of instructional formats, as described below.
Lake Zurich High School Summer Semester operates in two separate sessions, with each session providing an intense concentration of the summer learning curriculum. One day of summer learning is the equivalent of a five-day week in the regular school year. A student will be awarded one-half (.5) unit of credit for successful completion of one session of summer learning.
The mission of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 is to "Empower every learner to achieve personal excellence"
Academic Leadership
Academic Leadership
Click on the name(s) below to contact via email.
Mr. Zach Gimm
Summer Semester Co-Principal
Dr. Andrew Lambert
Summer Semester Co-Principal
Program Details
Location
Lake Zurich High School
300 Church St., Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
Dates
- Session 1: June 9–26, 2025, no school June 19th. Makeup day June 20th.
- Session 2: July 7–24, 2025
Registration for D95 Students
The window to register students attending Summer Semester will be April 7 through May 16, 2025. Student enrollment in courses on a first-come, first-serve basis, determined by the date & time of payment.
To register for summer courses through ParentVUE:
- Login to ParentVUE. (If needed,see the Registration Page on the district website for further instructions.)
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Click on Online Registration in the top right.
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Select the Summer Semester Registration K-12.
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You will select your student's courses based on their 25 - 26 school year grade (for example, if your student is in 1st grade in 2024-25, then you would select 2nd grade for summer school which is considered part of the 2025-26 school year)
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Fill out the registration and submit for any/all students attending.
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Fee payments can be made in PushCoin and are due prior to confirming a student's seat in the class.
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Registration is considered complete when fees are paid in full.
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Please contact aubrey.allen@lz95.org if you have any academic questions or emailsupport@lz95.net for assistance with online registration.
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Students who are registering for ESY will have an extended window for registration.
Registration for Non-District 95 Students
Parents/guardians of students from outside school districts will complete registration through ParentVUE. Please see instructions under Registration. Students from outside school districts will be able to register starting May 1, 2025. Registration will close on May 16, 2025 (Payment can only be in check). Student enrollment in courses is on a first-come, first-serve basis, determined by the date and time of registration. Students are allowed to register for one course per session.
Attendance Policy
Due to the intense concentration of the summer learning curriculum at LZHS (one day is the equivalent of a five-day week), it is imperative that students attend class every day. Students will be dropped from the course they are enrolled in, without refund, for any combination of tardies and/or absences greater than two days per session. Students who are dropped due to attendance will receive a withdrawal failure (WF) as a grade for the summer course. To report a student absence, please call the LZHS Office at 847-540-4470.
ATTENDANCE DEFINITIONS:
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Full day absence: Any absence in excess of two hours in a given day.
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Half-day absence: Arriving to class between 15 minutes to two hours late.
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Tardy to class: Arriving to class up to 15 minutes late, either at the beginning of class or returning from any class break.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for High School Summer Learning are detailed under each course title.
- Please pay on Push Coin or make checks payable to Lake Zurich CUSD95. Checks can be sent to the District 95 Administration Center (832 S. Rand Rd.,Lake Zurich, IL 60047), Attn: Business Office
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Board policy does not allow for the waiving of summer semester fees or costs.
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Student’s enrollment in a course will not be guaranteed until payment is received. You will be billed through Push Coin within a week of registering your student. Payment must be made prior to Monday, June 9, 2025.
Transportation
Please note that transportation will not be provided for high school students participating in the summer learning program. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Lake Zurich High School each day. Transportation for ESY is included for all ESY students.
Refund Policy
The High School Summer Learning Program is self-supporting. Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet minimum enrollment guidelines. Families will be contacted by May 30, 2025, if their student’s course request cannot be accommodated due to limited enrollment. All fees will be refunded if a course is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Registration will close on May 16, 2025. Once a summer session begins, there will be no refunds issued for that session.
Academic Integrity
Lake Zurich High School remains steadfast in promoting individual thought and growth, preserving intellectual property and academic integrity by developing trust, rapport, and moral academic behavior and practices among all stakeholders. We are committed to an inclusive learning environment, providing scaffolded and differentiated support, treating one another with fairness, kindness, and respect as partners in the learning process.
Please read through the guidelines thoroughly.
Assessment & Grading:
Grading practices for LZHS credit-based summer courses follow the same guidelines as during the school year.
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A student’s grade will be calculated as Summative (80%) + Formative (20%)
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Final exams may be given at the end of each session
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A passing grade shall not reflect a percentage lower than 60%
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District 95 students and parents will be able to view academic progress on Canvas
Instructional Levels
Advanced Placement (AP): The Advanced Placement Program provides students with an opportunity to study college-level courses. By taking AP examinations in the spring, students may receive credit for college. AP credit is awarded at the highest instructional level at LZHS.
Honors: Honors courses provide students with the opportunity to pursue a program of study which challenges one’s ability, encourages and cultivates one’s academic interests, and allows entrance into Advanced Placement classes. Grades, test scores, demonstrated effective effort, and other criteria will be used to determine eligibility for honors classes.
College Preparatory (CP): College Preparatory courses provide students with strong preparation for college placement and post-secondary success. Grades, test scores, effective effort, and teacher recommendations are the criteria used to determine placement.
Instructional Formats
Self-Paced Online Learning:
While Lake Zurich High School online summer learning offerings do not require students to be at LZHS (unless specified in the course description), they do follow the same start and end dates as in person options. The online learning opportunities provide students with the most flexible learning experience when summer commitments limit a student’s ability to attend blended or face-to-face classes at LZHS.
These courses require a similar time commitment to the live summer learning offerings at LZHS (20 hours per week). Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS) used by District 95 will be the platform for online courses. Students have access to teacher office hours, which are posted at the start of the course. Students must complete assignments by the due dates posted within the class page. Teachers are expected to host three hours of office hours per day of the course to be available for student support.
In-Person Learning:
Our most traditional model, face-to-face offerings are five hours in length unless otherwise specified in the course descriptions below. Classes will be held from 8am-1pm at LZHS. All credit recovery courses are in person. Transportation is not provided for the high school summer learning program.
Summer Semester Programs
SAT Prep
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Department
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General Course
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Dates
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Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/20/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25)
Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/17/25
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Hours
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8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Cost
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$100
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Course Number
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9910-00
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Instructional Level
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Non-Credit
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| Open to Grade Level(s) | Recommended for 10th grade (11th grade in 2025-26) |
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Instructional Format
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In-Person
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Credit Amount
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0
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Prerequisite
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None
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Program Description
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The SAT Prep Course concentrates on SAT reading, vocabulary and writing skills along with math practice. The course includes practice in taking the SAT test, as well as strategies for the question types (sentence completion, vocabulary, critical reading, and writing –finding errors / revision).
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ACT Prep
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Department |
General Course |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/20/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/17/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Cost |
$100 |
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Course Number |
9920-00 |
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Instructional Level |
Non-Credit |
| Open to Grade Level(s) | Recommended for 10th grade (11th grade in 2025-26) |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
0 |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
The ACT Prep Class is designed to prepare students to take the ACT by equipping them with skills and test-taking strategies to improve their score. The class will cover content and strategies for English, Math, Reading, Science, and the optional essay. Upon completion of the class, students should have an understanding of the ACT exam structure, general and section-specific test-taking strategies, and the ability to identify and handle difficult or tricky questions. |
Consumer Education Online
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Department |
Business |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
Self-Paced Online |
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Cost |
$250 |
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Course Number |
7150-05 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
| Open to Grade Level(s) | 10-12 |
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Instructional Format |
Self-Paced Online |
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Credit Amount |
.5 |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
The objective of this course is to give students a sound understanding of the marketplace and how to function in it as a wise and thoughtful consumer. Students will learn the free enterprise system, advertising, management of the buying process in the marketplace, dealing with salespeople, money management, consumer rights, insurance, credit, banks and managing your own checking account. This semester-long course is a graduation requirement and will be conducted online using the Canvas Learning Management System platform. All assignments must be completed by the deadlines provided within the Canvas Course. |
Driver Education
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Department |
Driver Education |
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Dates |
Classroom: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Behind the Wheel: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 & 7/7/25 - 7/17/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$400 |
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Course Number |
6225-00 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person: 3 weeks classroom instruction with 4 weeks scheduled of behind-the-wheel |
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Credit Amount |
.5 |
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Prerequisite |
In order to be eligible for the course, students must:
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Program Description |
All students are required to attend thirty clock hours of Driver’s Education classroom (Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/27-23). Students will be instructed in vehicle safety and in their ability to identify, predict, decide and properly react to various driving situations. If a student, for any reason, fails to meet this attendance requirement they will be dropped from the class. Students must also meet the state requirement of six hours behind the wheel and six hours of observation, over the summer. Behind the Wheel is only available to those students who are concurrently taking Driver’s Education classroom and are students in the Lake Zurich School District. The classroom portion runs from 8am-11am during Session 1. Behind the Wheel driving dates will be scheduled with the instructor and will extend into Session 2. The instructor will contact those students that qualify to take the course to arrange dates for driving. |
English I Credit Recovery
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Department |
Literacy |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
1100-08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
9-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
English I is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). English I is an introduction to world literature and includes the study of grammar, composition, vocabulary, and communication skills. Students will complete a writing process which will prepare them for the level of critical thinking and the organizational skills relevant to the required compositions in subsequent English courses. |
English II Credit Recovery
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Department |
Literacy |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
1200-08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
10-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
English II is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). English II is a survey of literary forms, interpretations, and personal and critical reactions to world literature. This course introduces students to a writing project which emphasizes literary analysis, documentation, research, and editing. A continuation of English grammar and a study of vocabulary will build upon those skills introduced in English I. |
English III Credit Recovery
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Department |
Literacy |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
1300 - 08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
11-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
English III is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). English III is an introduction and examination of American literature. This course explores all types of American literature including short stories, essays, poetry, and novels. This course continues to build upon the skills of vocabulary, grammar, and writing techniques taught in English I and II. A major research project utilizing library and computer facilities is also a requirement of this course. |
Algebra I Credit Recovery
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Department |
Mathematics |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
2110-08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
8-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
Algebra I is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). The curriculum is the same as the normal school year. Topics in this course include: solving equations and inequalities, graphing linear, exponential, and quadratic functions, solving systems of equations, polynomial operations, and solving quadratics. Applications and word problems are studied throughout the course. Students are required to bring a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator to class on a daily basis. |
Algebra II Credit Recovery
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Department |
Mathematics |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
4300-08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
11-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
Algebra II is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). The curriculum is the same as the normal school year. Topics in this course include: families of functions, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic modeling, and quadratics. Students are required to bring a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator to class on a daily basis. |
Geometry Credit Recovery
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Department |
Mathematics |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$0 |
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Course Number |
2210-08 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
9-12 |
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Instructional Format |
In-Person |
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Credit Amount |
.5 per session |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
Geometry is available to students who need to retake a semester or year of the course (if a student only needs to complete a semester, they can enroll in either session one or two whichever is appropriate). The curriculum is the same as the normal school year. The course develops skills in the area of constructions, transformations, formal proof, congruence, similarity, right triangles, parallel lines, perpendicularity, Pythagorean applications, circles, area, volume, coordinate geometry and probability. Students are required to bring a calculator to class on a daily basis (scientific or graphing). |
Geometry Online
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Department |
Mathematics |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
Self-Paced Online |
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Cost |
$500 ($250 per semester) Must be signed up for both sessions |
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Course Number |
2210-05 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
9-12 |
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Instructional Format |
Self-Paced Online |
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Credit Amount |
1 |
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Prerequisite |
None |
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Program Description |
This online version of College Prep Geometry is available to students who are looking for advancement credit in Geometry. Students must be diligent and self-motivated, as the majority of learning and formative work will be completed online. All summative assessments will be taken online. Students may work at their own pace within the confines of the session, but all summative assessments, including the final exam must be completed by the assigned deadlines and/or by the end of each respective semester. Teacher(s) will be available on Zoom during designated office hours. The curriculum used is the same as the normal school year. The course develops skills in the area of constructions, transformations, formal proof, congruence, similarity, right triangles, parallel lines, perpendicularity, Pythagorean applications, circles, area, volume, coordinate geometry and probability. Students will need a scientific or graphing calculator to complete assignments in this course. This course will be conducted online using the Canvas Learning Management System platform. |
Government CP Online
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Department |
Social Studies |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
Self-Paced Online |
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Cost |
$250 |
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Course Number |
4400-05 |
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Instructional Level |
CP |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
12 |
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Instructional Format |
Self-Paced Online |
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Credit Amount |
.5 |
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Prerequisite |
Successful completion of U.S. History |
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Program Description |
Online Government examines the principles of the United States representative democracy by studying the United States and Illinois Constitution, as well as the three branches of American government. Students will be using critical thinking skills to examine civic responsibility, voting and political parties. The course will fulfill the senior requirement for American government. All assignments must be completed by the deadlines provided within the Canvas Course. |
Government Honors Online
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Department |
Social Studies |
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Dates |
Session 1: 6/9/25 - 6/26/25 (No class 6/19/25; Makeup 6/20/25) Session 2: 7/7/25 - 7/24/25 |
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Hours |
Self-Paced Online |
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Cost |
$250 |
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Course Number |
4410-05 |
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Instructional Level |
Honors |
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Credit Amount |
.5 |
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Open to Grade Level(s) |
12 |
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Instructional Format |
Self-Paced Online |
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Credit Amount |
.5 |
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Prerequisite |
Successful completion of U.S. History |
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Program Description |
Online Government examines the principles of the United States representative democracy by studying the United States and Illinois Constitution, as well as the three branches of American government. Students will be using critical thinking skills to examine civic responsibility, voting and political parties. The course will fulfill the senior requirement for American government. All assignments must be completed by the deadlines provided within the Canvas Course. |
Extended School Year (ESY)
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Grades |
9th - Transitions |
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Dates |
6/9/25-7/17/25 |
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Hours |
Monday-Thursday (8:30-11:45) |
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Cost |
No Cost, By Recommendation Only |
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Program Description |
ESY services are provided to eligible students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who show signs of regression or struggle to recoup skills after a long break. The student’s IEP team reviews relevant data to determine eligibility for ESY. If your child qualifies, you will be notified by their case manager. |