Enrichment & Academics

Algebra I | 4-Week Introduction Course

Non Credit. Intro To High School Algebra is for rising 9th graders who need some additional Math skills preparation prior to beginning Algebra 1 in the fall. Students will take a variety of diagnostic exams and then begin work on the skill sets that need attention. The goal is to provide the student with the subject skills necessary to succeed in Algebra 1 this Fall.   

Available for Grades 8-9

Introduction to Geometry | 4-Week Introduction Course
Non-Credit. Intro to High School Geometry is for those students taking Geometry in the fall who would like to get a head start on the skills and knowledge required for successful mastery of High School Geometry. This course is especially recommended for those students whom would like to advance from College Prep Algebra into Honors Geometry have been selected to skip Algebra 1 and advance directly into Geometry in the fall. 

Available for Grades 9-10

Introduction to High School Literature & Composition | 4-Week Introduction Course
Non-Credit. Designed for incoming 9th graders, this course focuses on both reading for understanding and writing with clarity and meaning. Students refresh the basics of grammar, sentence structure and effective writing technique. In addition, they practice deconstructing literary passages to extract the author's direct and implied meaning.

Intro to HS Lit/Comp is for those who want to hone their reading and writing skills to smooth their transition to High School academics and reduce their risk of falling behind.

Additional Information
Course limited to rising 8th and 9th graders by permission. Preference given to incoming PHS Students

Introduction to Trigonometry | 2-Week Introduction Course
Non-Credit. This Intro to Trigonometry course will focus on exposing students to the basic fundamentals of trigonometry, which include but are not limited to the unit circle, trigonometric graphs and translations, solving trigonometric equations, proving trigonometric identities as well as applications of trigonometry. This course benefits students that are considering taking Algebra 2H-Trig, Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calculus H and/or Physics courses.  

Algebra 1 | 4-Week Recovery & Repair Course
5 Credit Class. Algebra 1 Recovery is designed for those students who need to repair a "D" or "F" grade earned in a previous semester of Algebra 1.  The course is sufficiently individualized that either first semester (a) or second semester (b) credit may be earned.  Successful students (final grade of "C" or higher)  will earn 5 credits (one full semester) toward graduation. It is not possible however, to earn both a and b semester credit simultaneously. Also, it may not be taken for credit in lieu of a standard class nor may it be used for advanced standing (Pre-Credit) . However, rising 8th and 9th graders may take it for enrichment  subject to approval by the  Summer School Director.

Available to Grades 8-12

Geometry | 4-Week Recovery & Repair Course
5 Credits.Geometry Review a/b is for those students who need to repair a grade in either fist or second semester Geometry. Only one semester may be repaired and no advance credit may be earned.

Available to Grades 9-12

Additional Information
Students must declare which semester they are repairing on the first day of class

English I, II, & III | 4-Week Recovery Course
5 Credits. English 1 and 2 Rev a/b is designed for those students who must repair a grade of "D" or "F" in an earlier semester. English 1 refers to Frosh English and English 2 refers to Sophomore English. English 3 refers to Junior English. Instruction is sufficiently individualized that a student may repair a grade in either semester of either grade 9 or grade 10 or grade 11.

Additional Information
Students must tell the instructor which year and semester they are trying to repair.

Spanish I, II, & III | 4-Week Recovery Course
5 credit. Spanish 1,2,3 Review is for those students who wish to repair a "D" or "F" grade earned in a prior semester of first, second or third year Spanish.

Additional Information
Students must declare the year and semester they intend to repair on the first day of class.

Pre-Calculus | 5-Week Accelerated Course
This is a rigorous course designed to complete a year-long Pre-Calculus class during our 5-week summer school. Thus the students are taught at an accelerated pace and should expect to have a minimum of 1 hour of homework each night. In order to be successful in this course, students need a strong background in Algebra 2 and a consistent work ethic. Be aware that the course is not an introduction to Pre-Calculus.

Pioneer Health Course Online | 4-Week Accelerated Course
This required online four-week course for our rising sophomores, focuses on the following four themes, covering one each week:

1. Dignity & Miracle of the Human Body
2. Healthy Relationships: Self-Love, Respect, & Conflict Resolution
3. Healthy Habits: Importance of Sleep, Nutrition, & Exercise
4. Agents of Change: Responsible Digital Citizenship & Media Consumption

This course has the following requirements:

• Availability in late May or June for two-hour in-person orientation (date TBD).
• Availability to participate in the four-week online course June 17 – July 12 (students can be anywhere as long as they have internet access)
• Course completion will require an estimated time commitment of 3-4 hours per week (for a total of approximately 16 hours)
• Appropriate tech to participate (personal device with audio/visual capability)
• Provide feedback electronically and then in person (either at the end of the summer session or once school resumes in August)