ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s 2022 Summer Semester is on!  Parents might find the idea of summer school difficult.  “My student has already gone through a year of school.  Why do they need more?”  This is a reasonable question – summer school often has a negative connotation.  Our summer school programs are not meant to make students or parents feel like they have missed something; instead, we offer additional resources to help students succeed, including themed and athletic day camps, graduation credits, credit recovery, and more.

Academic Programs

Our K-12 summer school program consists of three different formats: one for elementary (grades 1-6), another for junior high (grades 7 and 8), and one for high school students (grades 9-12).

The elementary summer school program consists of daily, one-hour sessions that run from June 27 – July 15.  Each course is designed to set our younger students up for success in the upcoming school year.  Students can join Support for Success in math and/or reading for three weeks of intensive, targeted skill support, or they can join Prep for Success: ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ 101 for an overview of grammar, writing, cursive, planner usage, and study and organizational skills. Any of these courses are a great way for new and returning students to prep for a rewarding school year.

At the junior high level, students can join on of two six-week intensive math courses that focus on bringing students to the appropriate level needed to succeed in appropriate math level.  A readiness test is administered at the conclusion of each program to ensure mastery.  High school students can participate in a wide range of courses, including readiness classes, credit recovery classes, and fine arts credit classes.  Classes are currently being offered for math and English readiness, history credit recover, and music and art history fine arts credit.

Enrichment Programs

In addition to academic courses, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ is also hosting two exciting enrichment programs, Custer’s Art Camp and Theater Camp:

Custer’s Art Camp, taught by Mr. Greg Custer, will help students develop their drawing skills. Students will spend the week developing their draftsmanship skills while having fun and making their own works of art. Students will learn the basic methods of drawing that has made our school one of the most successful drawing programs in the state. This instruction will serve all skill levels from the beginner to advanced artist.

Theater Camp will be taught by Coach Scott, who has written four plays, acted in forty plays, and was Director or Assistant Director on fifteen plays. The camp will include pantomimes, stage direction, how to be successful in auditions, developing improvisation skills, difference between movies and plays, costumes and make-up, principles of Method Acting, introduction to public speaking, and more!

Athletic Programs

In addition to academic and enrichment programs, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ hosts several sports camps for grade school students.  There are various sports that students can participate in, including lacrosse, cheerleading, and basketball.  In addition, there will be a 6-week SAQ (speed, agility, quickness) Camp that is intended to help students succeed in all athletics. There are age restrictions and specific dates for each sport listed .

Summer sports camps are the perfect complement to our summer school programs!  We encourage any students who have attended our camps before or are interested in sports to attend.

Enroll in Our 2022 Summer Semester

Please visit our for complete course descriptions and details. Registering your child for our Summer Semester is quick and easy.  to enroll your child or children in their selected activities.  Click the program or program you wish to add to your cart.  All of the associated fees with each program are already calculated for you.

Any questions about this program can be directed to our Summer Semester Coordinator, Joe Simboli, at Joseph.Simboli@TheÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵSchool.com

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The Benefits of Club Participation

When students participate in extracurricular activities and clubs, they are investing in, and expanding, their social and educational repertoire.  Clubs give participants the chance to build practical and technical skills, while also building a community of like-minded students who are able to grow and learn together.

According to the , club participation builds creative thinking, encourages communication skills, and helps students work effectively with others. These, and other important soft skills they continue to develop, will help students academically and socially now, and in the future.  Extracurricular activities allow students to dig deeper into their interests and potential career goals.  When used on college applications, active club participation gives admissions a clearer understanding of a student’s personality, goals, time-management skills, and even leadership ability if the student has taken on additional roles within a club.

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ High School Clubs

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ High School offers a wide array of clubs to meet the needs of our diverse student body.  Students will find inclusive, engaging, and active clubs that allow them to pursue passions, meet other students with similar interests, develop their skills and talents, educate the community, and even learn more about potential career paths.

2022 Approved Clubs

• Allies (LGBTQ+)
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• Chess
• Dungeons and Dragons
• FCA
• Future Healthcare Professionals
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• Jazz Band
• Latin
• Matchwits
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• Musical, Plays
• Nasa Tech Rise
• NHS
• Philatelic Society
• ±Ê³ó¾±±ô´Ç²õ´Ç±è³ó²âÌý°ä±ô³Ü²ú
• Poet Society
• Pop Culture Club
• Refuge
• ³§³¦¾±±ð²Ô³¦±ðÌý°ä±ô³Ü²ú
• Service / Leadership Club
• ³§±è²¹²Ô¾±²õ³óÌý°ä±ô³Ü²ú
• Star Wars Club
• Stretch Class
• Student Government
• TARC (Rocketry)
• °Õ°ù¾±±¹¾±²¹Ìý°ä±ô³Ü²ú
• Ultimate (Disc)

Every club is sponsored or supervised by our hardworking staff.  They invest many hours in helping students build these clubs and start new projects, and, in the process, students learn more about what makes a club effective through quality leadership and personal responsibility.

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Club Spotlight: HOPE Club 

HOPE stands for H³Ü³¾²¹²ÔÌýOpportunities for Preserving the Environment and the school’s HOPE Club was established in the fall of 2019.

Why was HOPE Club Created?

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ had a Recycling Club for over ten years that consisted of a small, but dedicated group of students committed to cutting back on the school’s waste.  As club membership grew to over 30 students, it became apparent that club members were interested in more than just recycling.  With broader interests, expanded projects, and a commitment to environmental education, the Recycling Club was re-established in the fall of 2019 as the HOPE Club.  The name change reflected the evolution of the club and the mission the students had for it going forward.

What is the HOPE Club Mission Statement?

With an interest in educating club members, the student body, school staff, and the community on environmental issues, the HOPE Club has established a mission statement that reflects their goals and values:

The mission of the HOPE Club is to reduce the environmental impact of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ while educating students on environmental issues and encouraging stewardship of the planet.

What Activities are Done in HOPE Club?

The HOPE Club has been involved in a variety of activities and projects since its inception.

¸é±ð³¦²â³¦±ô¾±²Ô²µÌý– Management of the recycling at the Corona Campus, as well as recycling used writing utensils through the Terra Cycle program, are two major recycling projects that club members have worked on.

Environmental Education – Members and the club sponsor give frequent educational talks.  This is one of the most important ways that the club is able to spread awareness and education of environmental concerns.

Experimental Composting – Using reactors and worms in the biology lab, this experimental compositing project aims to reduce both food waste from the cafeteria and paper waste from restrooms.

“Bottle Brick” Production – Bottle bricks are aimed to reduce single-use plastic waste.  When single-use bottles are filled with compressed inorganic matter, they can create a dense, strong “brick” used for the building of various structures.

Energy Tracking – The club’s participation in tracking the school’s energy usage was implemented to allow the club to propose plans to reduce usage, and, in effect, reduce the school’s carbon footprint.

Fundraising – Club members do fundraising for programs like Team Seas in order to raise funds and awareness for environmental issues.

What is the Impact of the HOPE Club?

The HOPE Club has a valuable impact due to the practical ways they serve the community, but also because they foster awareness and education of environmental issues for club members, the school, and the community.  The club strives to educate students in a way that will encourage them to take new ideas about caring for the environment home to their families and beyond to make a wider impact.

Why Join HOPE Club?

Students who are interested in environmental issues will find that the HOPE Club allows them to continue developing their environmental awareness and find new ways to educate others.  They will have the opportunity to discuss new ideas, participate in meaningful projects, and meet students with similar ideals.  If your student is interested in joining HOPE Club or one of the other great clubs at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, please reach out to us and we would be happy to discuss their options.

In addition to our extensive choice of clubs, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ also has several  and many opportunities to explore .  All students should have the chance to find an elective or extracurricular activity at which they can excel, and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ strives to provide many opportunities for them to do so.  today for more information about extracurricular activities or academics at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ.

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