Algebra I (Honors)

Grade: 9 
Credit: 1.0 

Prerequisite: HSPT Entrance Exam scores, algebra readiness exam scores, and department recommendation. May elect to take this course over the summer for an opportunity to place out of Algebra I Honors.

Course Description: The student will be able to show a logical, systematic approach to solve problems using algebraic concepts and methods. This course covers the laws of algebra, sets, linear equations and inequalities, absolute value, polynomials with a focus on quadratics and factoring, exponentials, graphing, and statistics. This course moves at a faster pace than Algebra 1 (CP) and consequently includes topics not discussed in the CP-level course.

NOTE:  Students must maintain a 90% average in order to be placed in Geometry Honors, or an 80% average in order to be placed in Geometry College Prep for their 9th grade math course.  Students who earn less than an 80% average will be scheduled into Algebra I College Prep or Algebra I Honors for their 9th grade math course.

Any student who was placed in Algebra 1 CP is not eligible for this summer school course.  

Geometry (Honors)

Grade:  10
Credit:  1.0

Prerequisite:  A minimum grade of B- (80%) in Algebra 1 Honors or a grade of A (95%) in Algebra 1 College Prep both semesters, PSAT scores, and department approval.

Course Description: This course covers plane and solid geometry, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, congruence, similarity, surface area and volume. This course moves at a faster pace and will include more topics and challenging applications than Geometry CP.

Algebra II (Honors)

Grade:  10, 11
Credit:  1.0

Prerequisite:  Minimum grade of B- (80%) in Algebra 1 Honors and a B- (80%) in Geometry Honors both semesters with department approval. Students who do not complete Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors and seek a track change must meet the following criteria: Grade of A (95%) in Algebra 1 CP both semesters, PSAT scores, and department approval.

Course Description: The student will expand the knowledge obtained in Algebra 1 to do increasingly more complex problems and applications. The course also includes polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to statistics. This course moves at a faster pace and will include more topics and challenging applications than Algebra 2 CP.

Chemistry (Honors)

Grade: 10        
Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of A- (90%) in both semesters of Biology College Prep, and a minimum grade of A (93%) in both semesters of Algebra 1 CP, or a minimum grade of B- (80%) in both semesters of Biology Honors, and a minimum grade of B- (80%) in both semesters of Algebra 1 Honors.

Course Description: Students will learn about the existence of atoms, the building blocks of matter, and their structure. They will learn how these atoms make up all the known elements and compounds. Students will study the elements and their arrangement on the periodic table. They will study the dynamics that go into elements combining to form substances/compounds. They will study their properties both physical and chemical. They will learn to write the symbols of elements, the formulas of compounds, and express their reactions in the form of chemical equations. All of the measurements used in understanding the above are done in the metric system; therefore, students will study and use the metric system. Additionally, students will learn about chemical bonding, the quantum mechanical model of the atom, molecular structure, chemical reactions, and mathematical applications. 

American Government (College Prep)

Grade: 12       
Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of United States History

Course Description: This course is a one-semester required course for seniors and consists of a survey of the U.S. political system, focusing on the background, institutions, and processes of our governmental system. The course will cover topics such as the background and development of the U.S. Constitution, the roles of the three branches of government, political ideologies and parties, elections, voting, participation in political organizations, and a study of individual and civil rights. During this course, each student will take and pass the U.S. Constitution Exam, which is a graduation requirement. Successful completion of this course will provide students with the practical skills and the knowledge and confidence to promote positive change through engaged citizenship.

Economics (College Prep)

Grade: 12       
Credit: 0.5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of United States History

Course Description: Economics is a one-semester survey course designed to introduce the student to the key principles and theories of economics. The course will study how the government and the nation use their resources to satisfy the wants and needs of its people. The course will be broken down into two main areas of study - microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics will focus on how markets and business operate and the role the government plays in the economy. Macroeconomics studies the law of supply and demand and will cover classic economic theories such as Monetarist and Keynesian.

DePaul College Prep expects all students to submit work that is entirely a result of their own effort and to pursue academic achievement with integrity. Examples of these violations include cheating, plagiarism, use of AI, and obtaining and providing any kind of unfair advantage. All instances of academic integrity at DePaul College Prep are tracked by teachers and the Dean’s Office. Violations will result in a zero on the assignment or assessment and may result in the removal from the summer school course. Removal from a course will result in zero credit and the course tuition is non-refundable.

Attendance is essential and required each day in order to successfully complete a course and receive credit.  A student missing one day of a credit course is equivalent to a one week absence during the academic year.  Conflicts such as vacation, summer employment, doctor’s appointments, or team practices cannot excuse a student from a credit course. A student may not arrive late or be dismissed early from class. If a student accumulates more than a day’s absence, the student will be dropped from the course and the tuition will not be refunded. Three tardies are equivalent to a half day absence.

A $300 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration for the credit courses. The $300 deposit will be applied to summer course tuition and families will be billed the balance through their FACTS account. Families will have the option to pay in full at the time of registration. The registration, deposit, or full payment will be made online.

Summer school courses cannot be added or dropped after the first day of classes on June 9, 2025. Tuition will not be refunded after June 9, 2025.

All high school academic courses are credit courses and will be worth either 1.0 or 0.5 credit hours.

Homework is assigned each day and is due at the start of each class.  Students should expect 1-2 hours of homework each day.  Due to the pace and rigor of the courses, homework will be used to review and reinforce concepts from that day’s lessons or will serve as a preview for the next day’s lessons.  Incomplete homework or late homework will not be accepted and will result in a zero.

Students’ clothing must be neat, clean, and appropriate for school. School uniform shorts (golf or Bermuda style, or longer athletic style shorts) are permitted and polo style shirts or t-shirts are permitted. Jeans, jean shorts, running shorts, tennis skirts, tank tops, or crop tops are not permitted.

A final exam will be administered on the final day of the class.  All students must be present for the final exam.  The final exam will be worth 10% of the final grade. Reassessment of any exams must be taken before the final exam day; they may not be taken the same day as the final exam.

All high school academic courses are subject to the DePaul College Prep grading scale. The initial grading system is numerical which then equates to a letter grade:

Students are advised to refer to the Student Handbook and Schoology for a detailed description of the DePaul College Prep grading system, the explanation of failing grades, and cause for the dismissal of a student for academic reasons.

Grade point averages are weighted according to the degree of course difficulty.  College Prep classes are weighted as follows: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, and D = 1.   A plus (+) adds 0.33 points (except for the grade of A) and a minus (-) subtracts 0.33 points  (E.g. A grade of C+ earns 2.33 grade points and a grade of C- earns 1.67 grade points).  DePaul College Prep does not include A+ in its grading system. Honors classes receive an additional 0.5 weighting. 

DePaul College Prep is located at 3300 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618. All classes will be held in-person on the DePaul Prep Campus at the Mary A. Dempsey Academic Center.

The Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines along with the Cell Phone Use Policy outlined in the DePaul College Prep Parent-Student Handbook are applicable during all summer school school courses.

No transportation will be available for summer school courses.