Students who wish to enroll in a for-credit course must receive departmental approval before participation.
For-credit courses are only available to current and incoming Parker students. No action is required following registration. Should academic requirements or approval not be met before the start of the course, the Summer Program Office will contact the registered family.
Available Courses
All courses are for-credit, unless otherwise specified. Class teachers are named below each class description, where possible.
The Institute
For-credit courses are available to current and incoming Parker students.
Session 1–2
June 23 - August 1
For Credit
2-D Art and Design 1, 2, 3, and 4
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3-D Art and Design 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Ceramics
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about 3-D Art and Design 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Ceramics
3-D Art and Design 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Wood
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Algebra 1
June 23 - August 14 (8 weeks)
Algebra 2 Honors
June 23 - August 14 (8 weeks)
Classical Guitar Ensemble 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Engineering Honors 1, 2, and 3
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English 10
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Geometry
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Marine Science
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Physics
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about Physics
Pre-AP Science: Chemistry
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Preseason Strength and Conditioning
June 23 - July 11 (3 weeks)
Psychology Honors
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Session 3
August 4 - 14
Enrichment
Exploring Spanish Language and Culture*
Not for credit
Spanish Boot Camp*
Not for credit
For Credit
English Credit Recovery
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Math Credit Recovery
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Science Credit Recovery
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Social Studies Credit Recovery
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Spanish Credit Recovery
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Academic Credit Course Policies
- Students who wish to enroll in a for-credit course must receive departmental approval to be eligible for participation.
- Academic credit is applicable on the following basis:
- Full Year Credit: 6 weeks (120 hours of in-class instruction), 6 credits
- Trimester Credit: 2-3 weeks (40 hours of in-class instruction), 2 credits
Absence Policy
Due to the short duration of the Summer Program, absences must be avoided. For any absence, the student is responsible for making up all missed course work.
- A student who is absent for more than two (2) scheduled classes in a six-week session or one (1) absence in a three-week session will prevent the student from meeting the classroom attendance requirement and being in compliance with University of California standards for courses earning academic credit.
- Absences may not take place during a final exam or lab practical.
- For Credit Recovery courses, absences are not permitted.
The only extenuating circumstance will be if a student is absent due to illness or a medical emergency; in that instance, provisions will be made to make up that class, bearing in mind the following:
- A doctor’s note will be required to confirm the absence and presented to the teacher and the Summer Program office.
- The student will work with the teacher and the Associate Head of Upper School to promptly complete the make-up work and assessments.
- Should a student exceed the absence policy due to COVID, a meeting will be scheduled with the family to discuss the course of action.