This acceleration program is an opportunity for current, highly motivated high school students to take a full-length course for transcripted high school credit over the summer. This summer we are offering three courses: Geometry Honors, Computer Science with Python and Personal Finance, all of which will be taught by our own PTHSD teachers!

Why take a summer course? There are several reasons why you might choose to take a course over the summer. Many students are preparing themselves for college and want to reach the highest level of courses available by senior year. Taking Geometry over the summer can help ensure that you are eligible to take the highest level math course possible as a senior in high school. (Taking higher level math a little earlier than usual may also help improve SAT scores.) Other students are interested in taking Personal Finance to fill a graduation requirement over the summer to “make room” for an additional elective during the school year. 

Prior to applying, students and parents must review the FAQ/Policies & Expectations documents.

To apply click HERE. The application will open on January 23rd and close on March 5th. Make sure to speak with your school counselor regarding this during your scheduling meeting in February. Once you apply and receive approval you will be notified to make your payment. Payments can be made via PaySchools HERE and are due by May 15th. Instructions on how to create a new PaySchools account can be found HERE.

Note: We make staffing decisions and purchase materials based on enrollment, so there are no refunds after May 30th if you decide not to participate. If we cancel a class due to low enrollment, or if a student does not meet the prerequisite for the summer course by the end of the year, your full tuition will be refunded.