Summer Learning: High School Course Offerings

Course Offerings for Credit Attainment: All courses are graded and students can earn a .50 credit.

Comprehensive Health Education (9910) Credit .50 (1 Semester):

Comprehensive Health is an online course designed to provide students with an understanding of their own health and wellness. The topics covered are Goal Setting and Decision-Making, Mental and Emotional Health, Drugs and Addiction, Human Growth and Development, Fitness and Nutrition, First Aid and CPR. While abstinence is promoted as the preferred choice, the following is included; reproduction system, contraception, options after pregnancy, and confidentiality laws are discussed. This course meets the Health Education graduation requirement.

Personal Finance (6670) Credit .50 (1 Semester):

This online course designed to solidify a student’s understanding of their Academic Career Plan and better prepare them for life after high school. It provides students with the foundation necessary to make informed financial decisions in a global economy. Topics include income, money management, spending and credit, saving and investing. Students will design a personal and household budget, simulate use of checking and saving accounts, demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course meets the Personal Finance graduation requirement.

Independent Physical Education (9550) Credit .50 (1 Semester):

Students will work with their teacher to design a personal fitness plan. The plan will include a variety of fitness and nutritional meal planning activities. To earn credit, students must track a minimum of 45 hours of physical activity in their Activity Log. There will be a pre- and post-fitness assessment. Teachers will meet weekly with students to collect their Activity Logs and check on their progress. This course can be used as an acceleration option as graduation requirements include 1.50 credits in Physical Education that must be earned in three different years within the four-year high school schedule.

Strength and Fitness (9520) Credit .50 (1 Semester):

ACT Prep: Rising Juniors (1 Semester):

This is a focused three-week summer course designed to help students prepare strategically for the ACT. The course reviews key skills in reading, English, math, and science while building familiarity with ACT question types, timing, and test structure. Students will practice test-taking strategies, analyze sample questions, and learn how to manage time and reduce test anxiety. Instruction emphasizes identifying strengths, targeting growth areas, and using data from practice questions to set goals. By the end of the course, students will leave with increased confidence, practical strategies, and a personalized plan to support improved ACT performance during the school year.

College Preparation: Rising Seniors

This one-week workshop is designed to help students confidently complete and submit their college and university applications. With hands-on guidance from experienced staff, students will navigate the Common Application and other admissions platforms while receiving personalized support with requesting and submitting test scores and transcripts, identifying and applying for scholarships, and understanding financial aid options. Dedicated work sessions provide structured time to make meaningful progress, ask questions, and receive individualized feedback. In addition to completing applications, students will explore potential careers and the educational pathways that lead to them, helping them make informed decisions about their future. By the end of the week, students will be able to complete their college applications, gain a clearer sense of direction, and develop the confidence to take the next step toward their goals.