Summer School 2025

There are TWO options for summer school classes:

Option 1:  Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA)

General Information:

• Cost for non-dual credit/cohort/credit recovery class: $40
• Cost for dual credit class: $75 per credit
• Students can use their Advanced Opportunities (AO) funds for classes except for Driver’s Ed and Recovery classes
• All classes paid for by AO funds will be transcribed onto the student’s North Star transcript

IDLA Summer School Important Dates:

IDLA Summer School Information:

• Students may take IDLA summer school for the following reasons: enrichment, recovery, Driver’s Ed
• IDLA SUMMER CLASS LIST: https://idla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Summer25Flyer.pdf
• REGISTRATION PROCESS: Check back soon!
• DUAL CREDIT CLASSES: Students taking a dual credit summer class will also need to register with the college providing the dual credit: https://idla.org/courses/advanced-opportunities/dual-credit/
• DRIVER’S ED: there are two sessions of Driver’s Ed that begins on June 2nd or July 15th. Please note that the DMV requires a Verification of Compliance (VOC) form. Please request this form from the secondary front office before the school year ends
  • AO funds cannot be used to pay for Driver’s Ed. A credit card link will be sent to the parent email on record. Payment for Driver’s Ed will need to be completed before the class can begin.
  • You need to secure a local in-car instructor who has availability during your IDLA Driver’s Ed session.
  • Click here for more info.

• RECOVERY CLASSES: Counselor-recommended summer classes (specifically for recovery and/or graduation requirement) will be communicated by email to students and parents
  • Students taking a recovery course through IDLA cannot use AO funds and will need to pay for the class out-of-pocket (through a credit card link) before starting the class
• SUMMER SUPPORT: If you need any help with IDLA summer classes for any reason, please contact our IDLA regional representative, Mindy Wilkins,  Mindy.Wilkins@idla.k12.id.us,  208-615-2353
  • The North Star Charter School IDLA Site Coordinator, Maria Chelko (counselor), will be unavailable during the summer months

Option 2: College of Western Idaho (CWI)

• Cost per college credit: $75
• NOTE: this is direct enrollment with CWI and is completely optional. Any classes taken at CWI is considered dual credit (grades earned will be reflected on a college and high school transcript) and will need to be paid for by the student/family or the student’s Advanced Opportunities funds

CWI Summer School Important Dates:

CWI Summer School Information:

• Course/Course Section Search:  https://selfservice.cwi.edu/Student/Courses/
  • Be sure to list the section number on the first page of your registration packet for the specific class you want to take
• Registration Process: Download the Dual Credit Registration Packet: (https://cwi.edu/file/dual-credit-registration-packet); fill out and return to Mrs. Chelko before the current school year ends
• Summer school support: Class instructor and/or Dual Credit Advisor: https://cwi.edu/dual-credit/dual-credit-advising-student-resources

• Request funds through your Advanced Opportunities (AO) account:
  • (https://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/StudentEnrollment/StudentLogin) for every dual credit class you take. *Any class for which you take AO funds will go on your NSCS transcript*