Summer School
North Shore School District 112 each year holds a technology-rich summer school program called “Computer Camp & More.”
Technology is woven into just about every class, every day, which makes learning fun. Students spend up to half their class time using technology, including digital, still and movie cameras, and a variety of reading and math software programs.
The five-week program in the past has offered classes such as “You Ought to be in Pictures” and “Author Please” where students film and edit movies, and create books and journals using the latest digital/computer methods. In the “ Garage Band” class, students use the Apple software of the same name to compose music. “Digital Photography” students shoot pictures and use the computer to crop them, change them to black and white, and perform other photo alterations.
In addition to the technology-based classes the program offers several traditional offerings such as sports and cooking.
WHERE:
Oak Terrace School (Air Conditioned)
240 Prairie Ave., Highwood
PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
Enrichment classes, special education classes and a program for English Language Learners (ELL).
WHO CAN ATTEND:
The enrichment classes are open to all students entering first through eighth grade in the fall following the summer school program. Participants do NOT need to attend District 112 Schools to take part in the district’s enrichment summer school. Special education and ELL programs are limited to district residents.
WHEN:
The program typically runs from 9 a.m.-noon for five weeks, starting one week after school is out for the summer. The schedule is subject to change.