Summer Programming & Resources

The District 205 Learning and Teaching Department is also partnering with the Elmhurst Park District to offer EC-8th grade summer enrichment opportunities. The Park District is offering multiple enrichment opportunities for students as they typically do, but they also added several new courses such as a Spanish class and additional STEM classes.

Visit the Elmhurst Park District to learn more.

 

Note: Outgoing 8th grade students registering for this summer school  offering participate as incoming 9th graders and go to York High School for classes.

Available this summer to high school students, the York Summer School Program offers a variety of opportunities, including over 30 courses for students, to continue their formal learning during the summer months. More specifically, students can receive learning opportunities for acceleration, enrichment, exploration, and remediation. New this year are enhancements to a Freshmen Academy program to prepare and support incoming 9th grade students as well as the design of a lottery registration process.

Registration for the York Summer School Program is available until the date of start of each session (Session 1: June 14th and Session 2: July 6th)  

Register here:
 Elmhurst CUSD 205 Webstore (Revtrak)
Selecting "Summer High School Academic Courses."

Please note that any registrations occurring after June 11th should email yorksummer@elmhurst205.org to process the late registration.

Note: Outgoing 8th graders identified for this program participate as outgoing 8th graders and attend classes at Churchville Middle School.

This year District 205 will expand its normal elementary summer school offerings, using funds from ESSER and Title I to provide instruction for approximately 660 students from across the district who demonstrate the need for acceleration programming. In previous years, approximately 100 students participated in summer acceleration programs for students in grades K-5. Four sections for each grade level K-5 and three sections per grade level for students in grades 6- 8 are scheduled for the summer program, with a maximum enrollment of twenty students per class. Multiple data points helped identify students who would benefit from summer acceleration in math and reading, and the Teaching and Learning team collaborated with principals to further refine the list of possible participants.

Invitations were sent directly to families of students who were identified for the program. Families must respond by May 10th if they wish their child to participate in the four-week summer session. Online resources for each grade level in reading, writing, and math are being compiled by the Learning and Teaching Department for all families whose children would like additional learning opportunities this summer, whether or not the students are participating in any formal summer programs.

Click here to register

• Dates: All classes take place Monday – Thursday from June 14 - July 15 

• Learning Format: This program will be offered either fully in-person or in a hybrid/remote model depending on D205 health metrics. Students and families who choose to enroll in this program will be notified as early as possible. 

• Location: All classes are held at York High School 
  • Vacation Policy: The D205 Summer Fine Arts Program welcomes students who will be on vacation for some rehearsals and/or participate in other summer activities. (No prorated fees for missed classes) Students who can only attend part of the summer program are still strongly encouraged to register and attend as often as they can! 
• All students should enter the Academic Building at Door 1 and detailed signs will direct students to their classrooms. 
• Classroom doors open 15 minutes before class. Please remember to pick up your student promptly after their last class. 
• All participants will receive a Summer Fine Arts Program t-shirt. 

We are pleased to announce the return of summer fine arts enrichment opportunities here in D205 for incoming 5th - 9th grade students. This year, the program is expanded to include dance and visual arts courses in addition to band, choir, orchestra, music production, and ukulele. Below, you will find information regarding the program and each of the course offerings. 

Summer Fine Arts Program Information 

• Dates: All classes take place Monday – Thursday from June 14 - July 15 
• Learning Format: This program will be offered either fully in-person or in a hybrid/remote model depending on D205 health metrics. Students and families who choose to enroll in this program will be notified as early as possible. 
• Location: All classes are held at York High School 
  • Vacation Policy: The D205 Summer Fine Arts Program welcomes students who will be on vacation for some rehearsals and/or participate in other summer activities. (No prorated fees for missed classes) Students who can only attend part of the summer program are still strongly encouraged to register and attend as often as they can! 
• All students should enter the Academic Building at Door 1 and detailed signs will direct students to their classrooms. 
• Classroom doors open 15 minutes before class. Please remember to pick up your student promptly after their last class. 
• All participants will receive a Summer Fine Arts Program t-shirt. 

Daytime Sessions 

NEW! Introduction to Dance (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Hip Hop) (Zero experience is necessary) 

• Who: Incoming 7th - 9th grade students 
• Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) 
• Where: Black Box Dance Studio (C183) 
• Limited to the first 30 students 
• Dance/athletic attire must be worn: dance shoes optional 

NEW! Introduction to Visual Arts (Sculpture, Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media) (Zero experience is necessary) 

• Who: Incoming 7th - 9th grade students 
• Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) 
• Where: York Art Room (A141) 
• Limited to the first 30 students 
• All materials are covered in the registration fee

Band and Orchestra (Band and Orchestra Literature and Chamber Music Exploration) ● Who: Incoming 6th grade students 

• Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) 
• Where: York Band Room (A151) and York Orchestra Room (A153) 
• Concert: Thursday, July 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the York Auditorium - all are welcome! 

Ukulele Class (Learn Ukulele or Develop Existing Skills) 
(Zero experience is necessary) 

• Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students 
• Time: 2:15-3:15 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) 
• Where: York Band Room (A151) 
• Bring your own uke or use a school-owned instrument 

Music Production (Create, Record and Produce Your Own Music) ● Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students 

• Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) 
• Where: York Music Technology Room (A155) 
• Students may want to bring a flashdrive to archive their recordings 

Evening Sessions (for incoming 7th - 9th grade students) 

Band and Orchestra 

• Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) 
• Where: York Band (A151) and Orchestra Rooms (A153) 

Choir 

• Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday evenings) 
• Where: Orchestra Room (A153) 

Jazz Band 

• Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) 
• Who: Band and Orchestra students may participate at no additional cost 
• Where: York Band Room (A151) 

Concerts 

• Daytime Session Concert: Thursday, July 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the York Auditorium 
• Evening Session Concert: Thursday, July 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the York Auditorium 

Registration for the Dist. 205 Fine Arts Summer Program is open. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 26, 2021.