Summer Learning Academy Information

Emmaus Summer Learning Academy is an academic program designed with the goal to provide a broad learning experience for all students.  The program contains multiple course offerings that result in a greater academic experience for all students and help to ensure a successful tenure at Emmaus High School.

Courses will be offered in the following manner:

Acceleration– A course that serves as a prerequisite to prepare students for the subsequent sequential course. These classes will be delivered via hybrid online learning. Students must pass the course, and score an 80% or higher on the midterm and final exams to earn credit. Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry will be offered for acceleration. These math courses are meet NCAA Clearinghouse Regulations.

Remediation – A course being taken to improve the grade from the course taken during the regular academic year and earn the missing requirement. The student will be taking it to attain a passing grade. Remediation for core classes will be delivered via hybrid online learning. Remediation for half-year experiential courses (aquatics & wellness/fitness) requires a time commitment of 90 minutes per day for two and a half weeks.

Grade Improvement – A course being taken to improve the grade from the course taken during the regular academic year. The student will be taking it to attain improvement of a low grade, but who has already received credit for the course. Grade improvement for core classes will be delivered via hybrid online learning. Grade improvement for half-year experiential courses (aquatics & wellness/fitness) requires a time commitment of 90 minutes per day for two and a half weeks.

Accelerated Graduation Requirement Courses – A one-half or one-quarter credit course that is a graduation requirement and does not fit readily into the student’s schedule during the regular academic year. Wellness/fitness and aquatics: these courses will require a time commitment of 90 minutes per day for five weeks. Health, and Driver’s Ed. are offered for graduation requirement and are available via hybrid online learning over a period of five weeks.

Please Note: Courses may be cancelled or subject to change based on enrollment and/or teacher availability.

Important Information: REGISTRATION

Students registering for summer school should follow the procedures listed below:

1. Make an appointment with your counselor to complete the registration form on or after May 14, 2018.
2. Bring Student/Parent Contract and payment to the counseling office.  Make checks payable to Emmaus High School.  50% of total payment is required upon registration.
3. Registration for all courses closes on June 18^th, 2018 at 10am.