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 sixth, seventh and eighth 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.
Browse the Summer 2025 Catalog for full course descriptions and schedule.
- 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 - a.m.
YEHSC-0005-200 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-202- Session 2 - Geometry - p.m.
YEHSC-0005-204 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-206 - Session 2 - American Sign Language- a.m.
YEHSC-0005-205 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-211 - Session 2 - Biology - a.m.
YEHSC-0005-207 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-213 - Session 2 - Environmental Science - p.m.
YEHSC-0005-220 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-215 - Session 2 - English Literature - a.m.
YEHSC-0005-209 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-217 - Session 2 - Exceptional Essays - p.m.
YEHSC-0005-220 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-222 - Session 2 - Speech and Debate - a.m.
YEHSC-0005-212 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-214 - Session 2 - Global Economics - p.m.
YEHSC-0005-208 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-210 - Session 2 - Spanish 1 - p.m.
YEHSC-0005-218 - Session 1
YEHSC-0005-219 - Session 2
Some courses required a textbook to be purchased. Visit codbooks.com for current textbook requirements the the Continuing Education Summer 2025 term.
Students entering grades sixth, seventh or eighth grade 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. If test scores are unavailable please request a teacher recommendation form from youthacademy@cod.edu.
Registration for Session 1 classes has ended. Registration for Session 2 classes ends on Thursday, June 26 at 5 p.m. Classes will close once they meet capacity so early registration is encouraged!
Getting Started
- Send any supporting documentation (test scores, report card, etc.) to youthacademy@cod.edu with the subject line “Junior High Achievers Request”. Please include the course (s) your child is interested in enrolling.
- A Youth Academy staff member will evaluate the student’s eligibility and will respond within two business days.
- Upon receipt of approval, call (630) 942-2208 to register. Fee: $299
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.
Required Forms
Registration is not completed until the Medical/Photo/Behavior Release form is submitted.
The form must be emailed one week prior to course start at youthacademy@cod.edu
Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, closed