2011 Summer Session

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:

Wolf Creek Online High School is a continuous learning year (CLY) program based on status granted by the Minnesota Department of Education.  This means that students can attend school every month of the year.  Because of our CLY status, we assume that all students will take courses during the summer term.  Therefore, summer term is listed on the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) completed with your student’s learning manager. 

In an effort to prepare for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011-2012, we need the attached form.  This form will provide valuable information about your plans for this summer and next fall. All Wolf Creek students are required to return the attached form. 

Summer term is the shortest term in the school year; therefore, students take fewer courses. Take a look at it and see if you would like to accelerate your learning through this option. If you plan to take classes in summer session, review the course options with your student’s learning manager. Students choosing to opt-out of summer term, will be permitted to return to Wolf Creek in fall term.

Students who have been part-time OLL students using supplemental services option would  change their status to full-time Wolf Creek students by choosing to enroll in summer term. Because of our CLY status, students must be enrolled as a full-time Wolf Creek student to take classes during the summer term.  At the end of summer, we would hope that students would remain as full-time students of Wolf Creek.  Please be aware that transferring schools can cause issues for student athletes. Please consult with your district’s athletic director before making this decision.
Summer Session 2011 Dates:

  • First day of summer term 2011:  June 28th  (New student orientation June 28th at 9a.m.)
  • Last day of summer term 2011: August 2nd  (All work due by noon)  
  • Campus open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m (June 28, July 5,12,19,26 and August 2)

Classes Offered (Classes may be canceled due to lack of enrollment)

Artist Intensive                           Careers                                  Child Development                  Creative Writing
Criminal Justice                          Current World Issues               Digital Photography                 Foods  
Health I                                      Horticulture                            Intro to Studio Art                    Independent Living Sim
Junior Portfolio                            Literary Explorations               MN Mammals                         Music Appreciation A
Personal Fitness                          Phy Ed 9                                Sociology                                 Sports in Society             
(Core classes are by arrangement only)

In addition, if you know of anyone who is interested in Wolf Creek for summer session or next fall please  remind them to apply for admission now. Enrollment applications are available at triowolfcreek.com. As charter school law dictates, siblings of current students receive preference for enrollment.  The sibling lottery will be held on April 28th.  After this time enrollment will be open to any interested parties until enrollment is full and a waiting list is created. 

If you have any questions about admissions, please contact either of us at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Brenda Swanson                                                          Sandy Flint
(651)213-2037                                                              (651)213-2067
bswanson@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us                               sflint@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us          

Provisions Notice:

This letter is intended for all students enrolling in Wolf Creek Online High School’s Continuous Learning Year (CLY) Program by participating in summer session.  Continuous Learning Year is a program that allows for acceleration of credits for students.  The program is an incentive program for student who wish to graduate sooner from high school than they would have without participating in the CLY program.

Please be advised that, although early high school graduation is advantageous to some students, it may not be the right choice for all students. The following provisions should be considered when enrolling with Wolf Creek Online High School:

·              >Students will be a fully enrolled student with the assumption that enrollment will continue until a diploma is earned.

·              >Students participating in a CLY program may have limits placed on other additional credit options later in the school
      year, such as ALC credits.

·             >Some health insurance companies will not cover a student on a family health plan after the student has graduated from
     high school; please check this status with individual health providers.

·             >Early graduation means that students may no longer be eligible for PSEO options through the state of Minnesota.   
     Students who have concerns should contact their PSEO representative.

·            >Enrolling for summer means students are transferring from another school entity.  According to the MN State High  
    School League this transfer may result in the student being ineligible to participate in MSHSL sports for one full year at
    the varsity level. Students should discuss their situations with the MSHSL at http://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/index.asp.

We look forward to working with your student this summer and anticipate a successful term. We also wanted to make sure that this is the right option for your student before proceeding with enrollment.  Please note: by enrolling in summer term your student will be fully enrolled with Wolf Creek Online High School beginning June 28, 2011.