RVA-LEd live HIGH SCHOOL courses

We are offering these live, online summer school courses to any student in your district who has completed grades 8-11!
The cost is $150 per course. Courses will run Monday, June 2 - Thursday, June 26, 2025. Before summer school begins, students will also be required to attend an online orientation.

High School Credit Elective Courses with Live Instruction* – Students in these courses (other than Drivers Ed) are required to spend 1.5 hour per day online receiving daily direct instruction via Zoom and an additional 2 hours per day completing assignments. Students must have regular access to a laptop or computer with a camera, microphone and stable internet connection (not provided by RVA).

To assist us with planning purposes, please try to submit your course requests by May 9, 2025.

*Attendance Required: Students are allowed a maximum of 3 absences

Drivers Education

Drivers Education teaches teen drivers the facts, theories, and techniques of safe driving. This thorough Drivers Ed course will include driving laws, safe driving techniques, and other essential driving skills that will help students prepare for being behind the wheel. This course provides the 30 hours of classroom instruction required to apply for a Wisconsin Driver Learner’s Permit. Cameras are required to be on during the Zoom live sessions of this course.
(Open to ages 15 and older)

Instruction Time:
7:00-7:45 AM
OR
8:00-8:45 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:45-10:45 AM

Credit: 0.5 Elective

Digital Photography I

Have you ever wondered how photographers take such great pictures? Have you tried to take photographs and wondered why they didn't seem to capture that moment that you saw with your eyes? The Digital Photography I course focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students will be introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. Students will use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-up, and action photographs.
(Open to grades 9-11)

Instruction Time:
8:00-9:30 AM
Independent Work Time:
9:45-11:45 AM

Credit: 0.5 Elective

Outdoor Sports

This course provides students with an overview of dual and individual sports. Students learn about a variety of sports and do an in-depth study of hiking and orienteering, golf, and dual volleyball. Students learn not only the history, rules, and guidelines of each sport, but practice specific skills related to many of these sports. Students also learn the FITT principles, benefits of fitness, and safety and technique. Students conduct fitness assessments, set goals, and participate in weekly physical activity.

Students will be asked to submit video demonstrations of the following skills and will need equipment to do so: hiking, tennis (racket, tennis ball to demonstrate forehand, backhand, serve), golf (driver, putter, iron to demonstrate drive, put, chip), and volleyball (volleyball to demonstrate pass, set, serve).
(Open to grades 8-11)

Instruction Time:
8:00-9:30 AM
Independent Work Time:
9:45-11:45 AM

Credit: 0.5 Physical Education

U.S. Government

& civics exam

Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups and influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be effected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision making process. Discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy and human rights policy. As part of this course, students will take the state civics exam required for graduation. Completion of this course will allow you to act as an informed citizen who is ready to participate in the American democracy!
(Open to grades 9-11)

Instruction Time:
8:00-9:30 AM
Independent Work Time:
9:45-11:45 AM

Credit:
0.5 Social Studies

Medical Terminology

*Dual Credit

In this course, students will be introduced to basic medical language and terminology that they would need to enter a health care field. Emphasis will be placed on definitions, proper usage, spelling, and pronunciation. They will study word structure and parts, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as symbols and abbreviations. They will examine medical terms from each of the body's main systems, including skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and lymphatic systems, and sensory organs. In addition, students will learn proper terminology for common tests, procedures, pharmacology, disease, and conditions.
(Open to grades 10-11)

Instruction Time:
8:00-9:30 AM
Independent Work Time:
9:45-11:45 AM

Credit: 0.5 Science
(3.0 College Credits)

Personal and Family Finance

This course covers the same material as the dual credit Cents & Sensibility course, but is targeted to students who only prefer to earn high school credit for their financial literacy course. This course introduces students to basic financial habits such as setting financial goals, budgeting, and creating financial plans. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit, and money management. The course also addresses how occupations and educational choices can influence personal financial planning, and how individuals can protect themselves from identity theft.
(Open to grades 9-11)

Instruction Time:
9:45-11:15 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:30-9:30 AM &
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Credit: 0.5 English

Health I: Life Management Skills

Imagine the healthiest people you know? What's their secret? While some areas of health are genetically determined, the truth is we all have the ability to make positive changes in our physical lives. In Health 1: Life Management Skills, you will learn how to promote better health through decreasing stress and finding a fuller vision of life. Explore different lifestyle choices that can influence your overall health from positively interacting with others, to choosing quality health care, to making sensible dietary choices. You will have the opportunity to build your own plan for improvement and learn how to create the type of environment that will ensure your overall health, happiness, and well-being.
(Open to grades 8-11)

Instruction Time:
9:45-11:15 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:30-9:30 AM &
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Credit: 0.5 Health

Forensic Science I

Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes. Forensic science applies scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed.
(Open to grades 9-11)

Instruction Time:
9:45-11:15 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:30-9:30 AM &
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Credit: 0.5 Science

Career Prep

This course is designed to help students prepare themselves for life after high school. Students will discover possible career options, develop professional skills, and learn about themselves along the way. Topics and assignments covered in class include: learning styles, resume writing, and interview etiquette.
(Open to grades 10-11)

Instruction Time:
9:45-11:15 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:30-9:30 AM &
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Credit: 0.5 English

Skills for Success

This course is designed to promote student success in a virtual setting by exploring technology tools and learning to develop good study skills. Topics covered in this class included technology resources, time management, organization, reading strategies, communication skills, test-taking strategies, and more.
(Open to grades 8-11)

Instruction Time:
9:45-11:15 AM
Independent Work Time:
8:30-9:30 AM &
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Credit: 0.5 Elective