Self-Care
Class Number: E038
Class Dates: July 7–10
Class Times 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teacher: Faith Fiorito
Location: Rolling Meadows High School
Eligible Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11
Class Limit: 15
Cost: $75
Materials Fee: $20
Transportation option: Available. Please see the Transportation section of this website for important information.

This course will help students learn to identify stressors in their lives by completing a survey and reflecting on their personal results. They will talk about the importance of mindset and maintaining positive relationships, and learn how these impact wellness. Then, students will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of coping strategies that will help them to better care for themselves. Approaches to wellness may include reading, journaling, art, and movement, and students will engage in structured “check-ins” to identify how techniques are working so that they can develop their own self-care routine. Students will leave the class not only with life skills, but also with items to support self-care. For example, coloring books, face masks, fidgets, etc. Students entering grades 10-12 should bring their district-issued iPads; new students will receive their iPads on the first day of class.

All Creatures Great and Small
Class Number: E021
Class Dates: July 7–10
Class Times 9:00am - 12:00pm
Teacher: Kristen Eubanks
Location: Rolling Meadows High School
Eligible Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11
Class Limit: 15
Cost: $75
Materials Fee: $25
Transportation option: Available. Please see the Transportation section of this website for important information.

Foster your love for animals and explore a career in Veterinary Science in this TDP class! Designed to mirror what happens daily in a veterinary clinic, this experience is hands-on. Students will work with live dogs and learn the basic skills needed to work in a veterinary setting, including safely handling animals, completing physical exams, and collecting and evaluating microscopic samples. We will also explore various careers in the veterinary field.

My Fantasy College
Class Number: E011
Class Dates: July 7–10
Class Times 9:00am - 12:00pm
Teacher: Christopher Chiakulas
Eligible Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11
Class Limit:15
Cost: $75
Materials Fee: N/A
Transportation option: Available. Please see the Transportation section of this website for important information.

Did you know there are about 4,000 colleges in the United States? With so many options out there, researching the different aspects of a college can be overwhelming - and not always exciting. In this course, students will learn what makes up a college, including types of colleges, factors to consider when selecting a college, and ways to get involved on campus – all while creating their own “Fantasy College.” With the help of a D214 Postsecondary Counselor and College Admissions guest speakers, as well as through the use of popular fictional sitcom scenarios, students will become more familiar with the college process and will work in groups to create their own “Fantasy College” incorporating concepts covered throughout the week. Students entering grades 10-12 should bring their district-issued iPads; new students will receive their iPads the first day of class.