A High School Preview Experience
Give your student the opportunity to get ahead by introducing them to high school level curriculum. Summer courses in the Junior High Achievers program reflect the academic content of high school, delivered to high-achieving 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Participants are invited to explore their interests in non-credit academic high school courses. Classes offered are modeled after high school curriculum and are held to the same academic standards, policy, and rigor you expect from our High School classes. Sessions 1 and 2 cover the same course material. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Lunchtime supervision is available for those registering for a full day.
Summer 2025: check back for the full summer course catalog
Session 1: Monday through Friday June 9 to 27 (no class on June 19)
Session 2: Monday through Friday, July 7 to 25
AM Classes: 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
PM Classes: 12:30 to 3:20 p.m.
Lunch Supervision: 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Classes Offered:
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- American Sign Language
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- English Literature
- Exceptional Essays
- Speech and Debate
- Global Economics
- Spanish 1
Some courses required a textbook to be purchased. Check codbooks.com for current textbook requirements the the Continuing Education Summer 2025 term.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students entering grades 6th, 7th or 8th who have tested in the 85 percentile or higher
on appropriate standardized tests, previous participation in Talent Search or Elementary
Excellence Programs, or proof of participation in honors/accelerated coursework (i.e.
current report card) is needed to be eligible for enrollment.
Getting Started:
- Complete application found at cod.edu/junior-high
- Send any supporting documentation (test scores, report card, etc.) to youthacademy@cod.edu with the subject line “Junior High Achievers Request”
- Upon receipt of approval, call 630-942-2208 to register. Fee: $299
A Youth Academy staff member will evaluate the student’s eligibility and will respond within two business days.
Lunch Supervision Registration Codes
Session 1: YEHSC-0003-998, $90
Session 2: YEHSC-0003-999, $90
Registration closes one week prior to class start. Always use the parent email and parent cell when registering your student.
Registration is not complete until the Emergency/Medical/Photo release form is completed.
No student under the age of 16 can be left unattended on campus. A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must sign the student in and out of the classroom. For those registering for a full day, parents will sign in the first class and sign out for the last class.
Registration is not completed until all required forms are submitted.
Medical/Photo/Behavior Release Form
All forms must be submitted one week prior to course start to youthacademy@cod.edu
Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu
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- Fall 2024 Class Schedule (all classes)
- Spring 2025 Class Schedule (all classes)
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.