Upper School
Prepare. Enrich. Enhance.
Grades 9 to 12
In the Upper School summer program on our Linda Vista Campus, students prepare for academic enhancement while developing techniques to progress their personal growth goals while making a meaningful difference in the world.
SUMMER AT PARKER
Track Offerings
Every student is unique. Summer at Parker provides a plethora of course options to engage, inspire, and enrich every student’s learning experience within three tracks (right).
Each track is three weeks in length; students may choose a different track for each session (Session I, Session II, and Session III). This allows students to experience a variety of summer courses while also remaining with the same group of students during a given session.
PASSPORT TRACK
In this track, students “travel” through different disciplines providing a well-rounded summer experience, including: Educational Skill Building ~ Visual, Culinary, and Performing Arts ~ Science, Math, and Beyond ~ World Language ~ Sports and Movement
SERIES TRACK
Interested in exploring further into a specific discipline? This series allows students to engage in courses within the same field of study.
INSTITUTE TRACK
This series provides students an immersive experience or one that supports their academic journey with time to deepen their understanding and application of the concepts presented.
Sample Track Selections
For more tracks, please see the Upper School Printable Course Descriptions.
Passport Track:
Portrait in Motion
Week 1:
Musical Theater
Week 2:
The Mechanics of Writing
Week 3:
Design Team 100
Series Track:
Project Runway
Week 1:
History of Fashion
Week 2:
Graphic Design T-shirt Making
Week 3:
Sewing
Institute Track:
For-Credit Courses
US History
(6-Week Course)
Classes for Credit
Is your child interested in advancement classes or course reinforcement? For Upper School students, Parker’s Summer Program offers various courses to support your child’s growth and academic progress. These enriching hours will contribute to the upcoming academic year, at Parker and any other school program.
NOTE: Students who wish to enroll in a for-credit course must receive departmental approval prior to participation. No action is needed at this time. Should a student not be eligible to participate in the course, you will be notified by the Summer Program office.
“Summer at Parker was an excellent choice for our family. Far beyond what I hoped or wished for in a program.”
