Get Ahead Courses

  • Get Ahead courses are for students who want to satisfy a graduation requirement or participate in an enrichment experience outside of the school year. Courses may be offered in-person or online. Get Ahead courses include:

    • Courses that meet a graduation requirement, such as Consumer Education or Fine Arts.
    • Courses that allow students to explore a career pathway, such as healthcare, law or engineering. 

    IN-PERSON

    Art Survey - 01250
    Session 1 / In-Person
    Grade: 8-12

    Students will receive instruction in drawing, painting, and three-dimensional art. Students will also study how visual art interrelates with the other arts. This course meets the district’s fine arts graduation requirement.

    Driver’s Education: Classroom & Behind the Wheel - 09650/09660
    Session 1 AND Session 2 / In-Person
    Grade: 9-12

    Students participating in Driver’s Education must be 15 years old by May 1. Registered students will be given information about obtaining a State Learner’s Permit, which requires a permit application which is generated by District 214. Registered students must obtain their instructional permit prior to the first day of class.

    Classroom: Students will learn about the complexities of owning and driving an automobile. The class will focus on safe driving techniques and the dangers of impaired and/or distracted driving.

    Behind the Wheel: Students will receive 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction in conjunction with the classroom portion of the driver education curriculum. Each student must also hold a valid Illinois permit for nine months and turn sixteen years of age before they can obtain an Illinois driver license.

    Excelling in Honors & AP Course - 02320
    Session 1 / In-Person
    Grade: 8-9

    This class will prepare students for success in honors and Advanced Placement courses. Topics include: study skills, time management, test taking strategies, ACT/SAT skill development, document analysis, digital citizenship, and essay development. This class also incorporates guest speakers on topics such as Career Pathways, District 214 internship programs, TDP Summer Enrichment and the importance of getting involved in co-curricular activities. Students will receive 0.5 elective credit and a grade of P (pass) or NC (No credit). This is a one session course.

    Excelling in Honors & AP Course - 02320
    Session 2 / In-Person
    Grade: 8-9

    This class will prepare students for success in honors and Advanced Placement courses. Topics include: study skills, time management, test taking strategies, ACT/SAT skill development, document analysis, digital citizenship, and essay development. This class also incorporates guest speakers on topics such as Career Pathways, District 214 internship programs, TDP Summer Enrichment and the importance of getting involved in co-curricular activities. Students will receive 0.5 elective credit and a grade of P (pass) or NC (No credit). This is a one session course.

    Personal Finance - 06210
    Session 1 / In-Person
    Grade: 8-12

    Students will gain a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. Projects for this class involve interactive computer assignments that simulate real-life decision-making skills. This course satisfies the Illinois State Consumer Education graduation requirement.

    Please note: rising seniors are given priority registration for Personal Finance until March 15th, when registration will open for all students.

    Personal Finance - 06210
    Session 2 / In-Person
    Grade: 8-12

    Students will gain a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. Projects for this class involve interactive computer assignments that simulate real-life decision-making skills. This course satisfies the Illinois State Consumer Education graduation requirement.

    Please note: rising seniors are given priority registration for Personal Finance until March 15th, when registration will open for all students.

    ONLINE

    Consumer Education - 59940A
    Online
    Grade: 8-12

    Students will learn financial literacy, including installment purchasing, budgeting, savings and investing, banking, understanding simple contracts, state and federal income taxes, and personal insurance policies. This course meets the consumer education graduation requirement.

    Please note: rising seniors are given priority registration for Consumer Education until March 15th, when registration will open for all students.  

    Introduction to Fine Arts/Art Survey - 01250A
    Online
    Grade: 8-12

    Students will receive instruction in drawing, painting, and three-dimensional art. Students will also study how visual art interrelates with the other arts. This course meets the district’s fine arts graduation requirement.