Summer School
The Downingtown Area School District offers original credit and recovery credit courses over the summer.
Summer school registration will open on April 7, 2025.
Original Credit
The Downingtown Area School District offers an original credit program for students to take courses for the first time. Original credit courses include accelerated coursework that cover the same amount of material that students receive over the course of the school year. Original credit courses are reported on the official transcript and the grades are calculated into the student’s grade point average (GPA).
Important Dates for the Original Credit Summer Session
April 7 - May 15: Registration open for original credit summer school courses
May 21 - June 6: Students pay for original credit summer school courses in PaySchools
June 13 - August 8: Original credit summer school session
August 7th 10:00-12:00 pm or August 11th 1:00-3:00 pm or August 12th 9:00-11:00 am: Students take final exams in person at the DASD Central Administration Building. (Students pick one date.)
Original credit courses are completely online and asychronous. Students will receive work on a Friday and have until the following Friday to complete it. Teachers also provide an optional, daily schedule. There are optional Zooms offered each week for mini-lessons and opportunities to answer questions. The Zooms will be recorded.
Students taking a math or a world language course must take a mandatory in-person exam at the end of the summer session. The exam will be worth 25% of the student's final grade.
In the summer of 2025, we will offer the following courses for original credit:
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
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Geometry $375 1 credit |
Geometry is the systematic study of points, lines, planes, circles, congruence and similarity of polygons (with a focus on triangles and quadrilaterals), as well as area and volume of solid figures. In this course, students study deductive reasoning through the introduction of two-column formal proofs and paragraph proofs. In addition, students will extend their understanding of probability. Prerequisite: Algebra I |
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Spanish I, French I, or German I $375 1 credit |
This introductory course is designed to cultivate fundamental skills in the target language, encompassing reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The primary focus is grasping basic grammar structures and expanding vocabulary, establishing a solid groundwork for effective communication. Throughout the course, students explore and appreciate culture, deepening their knowledge and fostering cross-cultural understanding. |
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Driver Safety Education $225 .33 credits |
This course prepares students for the written exam taken before the learner's permit is granted. The course meets the state’s requirement of 30 classroom instructional hours. The class includes vehicle maintenance, vehicle purchasing and automobile insurance information. This course may enable families to receive lower insurance rates. Note: This course does not provide behind-the-wheel training. |
Please have the student's DASD email address and ID number before registering for an original credit course!
Questions about original credit summer school? Please email Dr. Kristie Burk, Supervisor of Teaching and Learning, at krburk@dasd.org.
Recovery Credit
The Downingtown Area School District offers a recovery credit program that includes coursework for a previously failed high school course. Recovery credit courses are reported on the official transcript and the grades are calculated into the student’s grade point average (GPA). Courses are aligned to the DASD curriculum and PA Core Standards.
Important Dates for the Recovery Credit Summer Session
May 15 - June 13: Registration open for recovery credit summer school courses
June 18: Final day to pay for recovery credit summer school course in PaySchools
June 23 - July 17: Recovery credit summer school session
Recovery credit courses are self-paced in Schoology over the four week period. A PA-certified teacher will be available in person and via Zoom to offer tutoring assistance.
High school recovery credit courses will be offered at Downingtown West High School from June 23 - July 17 from 9:00 - 11:00 am Monday-Thursday. Students who cannot attend in-person during this time can also connect with their teachers via Zoom. Both in-person attendance and Zoom attendance are optional.
Students may take the following courses to recover credit:
English 9, 10, 11, 12
Eastern Civ, World History, US History, American Gov/Soc
Eastern Civ, World History, US History, American Gov/Soc
Biology, Chemistry, Intro to Chem/Physics, Physics, Environmental Science, Natural Disasters
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Prob/Stat
Health
Courses cost $150. This fee is waived for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Students will need their DASD email address and ID number to register.
Questions about recovery credit summer school? Please email Dr. Kristie Burk, Supervisor of Teaching and Learning, at krburk@dasd.org.