High School Courses
Overview
Open to rising 8th – 12th graders from any school
We offer a variety of courses that mirror the Saint Francis college preparatory curriculum of the regular school year. As such, they are UC (a-g)/CSU and NCAA approved. The classes can be taken for advancement, remediation, or enrichment. All classes meet the graduation requirement in the subject area. Each semester course is taken in one Term and is worth 5 credits.
Registration for Summer 2024 will open at 9 AM on Feb. 14!
Tuition
- $700 per Term (Geometry and SFHS Only Trigonometry)
- $650 per Term (all other classes)
High School Summer Schedule 2024
Term 1: Tuesday June 11 - Friday, June 28 (June 19 Holiday)
Term 2: Monday, July 1 - Thursday, July 18 (July 4 Holiday)
Daily Schedule: 8:15am - 12:30pm (including day of Final Exam)
Note for Saint Francis High School students: Please view the "Information for Saint Francis Students" tab to learn about the options for Saint Francis Students.
Course List
Course List
- Saint Francis students should take on-campus courses in Geometry or Trigonometry for advancement ("jumping").
- Saint Francis students are welcome to take any of our courses for enrichment purposes, but courses cannot be taken for credit with the exception Geometry or Trigonometry for advancement, or courses for grade remediation.
- Semester 2 content builds off of Semester 1 material. Exposure to Semester 1 material is recommended in order to take Semester 2.
- Students must enroll in both semesters to receive a year's worth of credit.
- Students who planning on playing an NCAA sport should not enroll in our online (Edgenuity) "Credit Recovery" courses.
Mathematics
Algebra 1
The concepts needed for the further study of math are covered with the emphasis on problem solving. The student will develop the understanding of the real number system and perform the four basic operations on polynomial, rational and radical expressions. The concepts of simplifying and evaluating mathematical expressions, determining the solutions to equations and inequalities and the development of graphing are all used in the context of applications to real world situations. There will be constant emphasis on arithmetic skills and their applications.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 8th graders
Textbook: Algebra 1, Glencoe (0-07-825083-8)
Prepares students for: Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry, Geometry Honors
Note for rising 8th graders: 8th graders are not eligible for credit according to most Middle Schools and High Schools. For example, if the student is admitted to Saint Francis, Algebra will not be added to the student's official transcript, but taking this class may increase the student’s ability with Algebra sufficiently to enable him or her to place into Geometry upon taking the Saint Francis math placement exam after acceptance.
Geometry
Semesters 1 & 2
Using definitions, basic postulates and theorems, students will learn to solve problems involving triangles, other polygons, circles and solids. Other elements consist of areas of plane figures, areas and volumes of solids and the applications of coordinate geometry and basic trigonometry. The course includes a constant review of arithmetic and algebraic skills.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 9th graders
Course Number: 5211
Textbook: Geometry, Glencoe (0-07-829637-4)
Prepares students for: Geometry Honors, Algebra 2, Chemistry
Algebra 2
Semesters 1 & 2
This course is a continuation of the material studied in Algebra I. There is a review and further development of the structure of the real number system, the solving of equations and inequalities, the manipulation of polynomial and fractional expressions and graphing. This is followed by the study of radicals, complex numbers, quadratics, functions, analytic geometry, exponents, logarithms, and sequences. We will also introduce basic combinatorics and probability.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 9th graders
Textbook: Algebra 2, Glencoe (0-07-827999-2)
Prepares students for: Algebra 2 Honors, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus
This course includes the study of functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponents and logarithms, a review of trigonometry and its applications, polar coordinates, conics and inequalities.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 9th graders
Textbook: Precalculus, Glencoe (0-07-880273-3)
Prepares students for: Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus
Calculus
This course offers students the opportunity to explore the fundamental principles of Calculus at a pace that provides students time to understand, appreciate and apply these concepts ultimately preparing students for a first-year college Calculus course. After first reviewing some essential Pre-Calculus concepts, students will be introduced to Calculus through the study of limits. Then, students will learn differentiation techniques and applications using functional or graphical definitions. In the second semester, students will move on to integration, also discussing valuable graphical and functional techniques. At points in the course, students will also apply calculus to explore physics, economics, engineering, and other practical applications.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 9th graders
Textbook: Calculus, 9th ed., Brooks Cole (0-547-20998-3)
Prepares students for: Calculus, Calculus AB AP, Calculus BC AP, Physics AP
Science
Biology
Semesters 1 & 2
The basic concepts of biology are introduced: cell theory, genetics, evolution, the animal and plant kingdom, ecology and behavior. These topics are presented by means of lecture, class discussions, and selected laboratory experiments.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
open to rising 9th graders
Textbook: Biology, Prentice Hall (0-13-036701-X)
Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes it undergoes. Through this class, students will explore the atomic structure of matter, chemical composition and reactions, nomenclature, stoichiometry, modern atomic theory, energy in chemical reactions, chemical bonding, the states of matter, and acids, bases and solutions. Inquiry-based and laboratory activities will be an integral part of the coursework. Through their study of chemistry, students will become more scientifically and technologically literate in order to make better personal and societal decisions.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
Textbook: Chemistry, Addison-Wesley (0-13-054384-5)
Physics
Semesters 1 & 2
Physics is an upper level science course that studies the interaction of matter and energy. This course will introduce concepts of physical interaction that can be solved using mathematical formulas and analytical problem solving. All students will work on their skills of observation, analysis, organization, and computation throughout the course. Topics covered include measurement and vector analysis, kinematics, fluids, conservation of momentum, thermodynamics, optics, waves, and electricity and magnetism.
UC (a-g)/CSU + NCAA Approved
Textbook: College Physics, Dirks, Kim, et al. OpenStax, Rice University, 3 Mar. 2022, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics.
SFHS Students Only
Trigonometry
Any Saint Francis High School Algebra 2 student who had a solid “A” for the first semester is invited to take a one-semester Trigonometry course this summer. In order to remain eligible for this program, students are required to maintain a solid “A” in Algebra 2 through the entire year. Invitations will be extended to eligible students through their individual Algebra 2 teacher after the 12-week grading period second semester. Second semester 12-week grades will be re-verified at the end of second semester. Only students that finish both first and second semester with the letter mark “A” will be allowed to enroll in this summer course. This course will not open until after the 12 week grading period has ended.
**The course content is the same in sessions 1 & 2 students may take the class in either session to advance, but the course is limited to 28 students per session.
Students will be informed in late March of their eligibility for the course and next steps for enrollment.
Textbook: Trigonometry Solutions Manual, Prentice Hall, 1990 (0-139-31031-2) Prepares students for: Pre-calculus Honors, Physics Honors
Religious Studies
Our Religious Studies Department offers independent study courses to accommodate students who need to remediate a class for credit. Students will meet online with a Saint Francis Religion instructor daily during the first semester. The course is only available during the first Term.
Religious Studies will meet via Zoom fro 1 - 1:30 pm during the first semester.
Courses that this summer course fulfills:
| Religion 1, Sem 1 | Religion 1, Sem 2 | |
| Hebrew Scriptures | New Testament | |
| Moral Issues | Social Justice |
Are you interested in a class we don't offer? There are many more options available as a part of our Online Program!
Receiving Credit
Receiving Credit
In order to receive credit for a course, a student may be absent no more than 1 day per Term / semester class and must pass the final exam. Final exams are given on the last day of each Term and will not be rescheduled to accommodate absences. A student who has to leave early or arrives late will be given a tardy. Two tardies will result in an absence. If a student is more than 30 minutes late or leaves more than 30 minutes early, they will be credited with an absence.
Students must enroll in both terms in order to receive a full year's worth of credit.
Families who attend a high school other than Saint Francis should verify that the course will be accepted for credit.
A note for Saint Francis Students: While Saint Francis students are encouraged to take courses from Summer at Saint Francis for enrichment purposes, they will not receive credit for these courses with the exception of approved summer Geometry or Trigonometry advancement.
Transcripts
Transcripts will be mailed to your home, your child's school or an alternative address based on the information you provided during registration. Transcripts are mailed on the last day of the Second Term.
Information for Saint Francis Students
Information for Saint Francis Students
Summer at Saint Francis is delighted to offer courses for remediation/credit recovery, advancement or enrichment to Saint Francis students.
Credit Recovery/Remediation: Students may enroll in either our in-person or fully online programs for credit recovery or remediation. More information about student's options for remediating or recovering credit is available in the Master Grade Remediation Guidelines. Please note that remediation and credit recovery are for grades of D or F.
Advancement: Only students who meet the Math Department's requirements are eligible to take coursework for the purposes of advancement. Currently we offer Geometry for rising Sophomores and Trigonometry for rising Juniors. Registration for the courses open in March. Both parents and students will be notified via email about the courses opening for enrollment and a large number of seats are set aside for SFHS students.
Online Courses: Please view our approved list of online substitutes for Trigonometry. Geometry advancement requires two terms of in-person coursework in a UC/CSU approved program.
Credit: Geometry students must enroll in both terms in order to receive a full year's worth of credit. Trigonometry is a one semester course and students need only enroll in a single term.
Enrichment: Saint Francis students are encouraged to take courses from Summer at Saint Francis for enrichment purposes, they will not receive credit for these courses with the exception of the approved credit recovery/remediation or advancement options outlined above. No transcript is issued when a course is taken for enrichment.
Transcripts: Students taking classes for credit recovery/remediation or advancement should choose to have transcripts sent to Saint Francis High School at the time of registration.
Grading Policy: Due to the short duration of Summer at Saint Francis courses the Equitable Grading Policies of the regular school year are not used in summer courses.
Tuition Assistance: Students who receive tuition assistance through Saint Francis High School during the normal year will have that aid matched for any summer courses taken for remediation, advancement or enrichment. Just select the items you wish to purchase and put them in your cart and and go to make payment. You will be prompted to apply your tuition assistance at that time. Your order will be discounted 100% at the time of purchase and you will be charged for the remainder later.