Summer School

The Grauer School’s summer school program is designed to provide year-long learning, enrichment, remediation, and of course, fun! We specialize in helping students explore their academic and creative skills in our unique, relationship driven college preparatory environment.

Summer School at The Grauer School

As part of a small school advantage, we offer both week-long enrichment camps for middle and high school students as well as for-credit academic classes to students throughout San Diego County, not just matriculated Grauer School students.

This year’s summer sessions are scheduled to run from June 25 through July 13 and July 16 through August 3. Standard enrollment begins April 16 and closes June 15. Priority enrollment opens March 12 and includes a 5% reduction in tuition.

Week-long Enrichment Programs

With curriculums written by our caring, dedicated staff, our week-long enrichment programs are designed to encourage intellectual curiosity during the languid days of summer. The cost of each camp is $325 per week. Enrolling in three camps qualifies families for the discount rate of $950.

First Session Academic Enrichment Programs

Middle School Math Boot Camp (June 15 – June 29, Daily 9-12)

Algebra 1 Boot Camp (July 2 – July 6, Daily 9-12)

Geometry Boot Camp (July 9 – July 13, Daily 9-12)

Spelling Boot Camp (June 15 – June 29, Daily 9-12)

Middle School Study Skills (July 2 – July 6, Daily 9-12)

Geography Boot Camp (July 9 – July 13, Daily 9-12)

Second Session Academic Enrichment Programs

Middle School Math Boot Camp (July 16 – July 20, Daily 9-12)

Algebra 1 Boot Camp (July 23 – July 27, Daily 9-12)

Geometry Boot Camp (July 30 – August 3, Daily 9-12)

Spelling Boot Camp (July 16 – July 20, Daily 9-12)

Middle School Study Skills (July 23 – July 27, Daily 9-12)

Geography Boot Camp (July 30 – August 3, Daily 9-12)

Special Session Academic Enrichment Programs

Creative Writing (June 15 – July 6, Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3pm)

Technical Writing (July 9 – July 20, Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3pm)

Poetry (July23 – August 3, Mon/Wed/Fri 1-3pm)

First Session Visual Art Enrichment Programs

Multimedia-Digital Production (June 15 – June 29, Daily 9-12)

Drawing (July 2 – July 6, Daily 9-12)

Painting (July 9 – July 13, Daily 9-12)

Second Session Visual Art Enrichment Programs

Multimedia-Digital Production (July 16 – July 20, Daily 9-12)

Drawing (July 23 – July 27, Daily 9-12)

Painting (July 30 – August 3, Daily 9-12)

First Session Performing Art Enrichment Programs

Acting for Stage (July 2 – July 6, Daily 9-12)

Acting for Screen (July 9 – July 13, Daily 9-12)

Music Performance Workshop (June 15 – June 29, Daily 9-12)

Music Theory Workshop (July 2 – July 6, Daily 9-12)

Music Production and Engineering Workshop (July 9 – July 13, Daily 9-12)

Second Session Performing Art Enrichment Programs

Writing for Theater (July 16 – July 20, Daily 9-12)

Acting for Stage (July 23 – July 27, Daily 9-12)

Acting for Screen (July 30 – August 3, Daily 9-12)

Music Performance Workshop (July 16 – July 20, Daily 9-12)

Music Theory Workshop (July 23 – July 27, Daily 9-12)

Music Production and Engineering Workshop (July 30 – August 3, Daily 9-12)

* By taking three, week-long sessions in a particular art, you may qualify for academic units.

College Application Preparation Program

Open only to matriculated Grauer School seniors, the popular CAP (College Application Preparation) Program is a one-week summer workshop in which a Grauer college counselor and English teacher walk students through the multifaceted and sometimes daunting college application process. Students will develop an organizational system for keeping track of important dates and deadlines; work on the UC and CSU applications; complete the Common Application; have application essays edited and critiqued; and receive direction in resume writing.

Students who have participated in this program have found it invaluable as they prepare for their important college admissions obligations, combined with their senior year course work. Above all else, this program helps students along their path to successful college admissions.

Dates and times to be determined. This program costs $650 per student.

For-Credit Academic Programs

The 21st century student is a year-long learner. Students can get ahead or get caught up with for-credit academic courses, offered for students in grades 8 through 12. Courses meet UC standards and are approved by WASC.  We hold students accountable to the same standards as we do during our normal academic year, so students are expected to demonstrate resourcefulness and self-advocacy.

Our summer school classes are open to students who are not attending the Grauer School full-time. Classes are limited to nine students, so it is important to enroll early. Classes with less than 3 students enrolled will not be offered.

First Session Academic Courses (June 25 – July 13)

First Semester Biology (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

First Semester Chemistry (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

First Semester Physics  (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

First Semester Algebra 1 (Daily 9-12; $1050)

First Semester Geometry (Daily 9-12; $1050)

First Semester Algebra 2 (Daily 9-12; $1050)

First Semester Pre-Calculus (Daily 9-12; $1050)

First Semester Spanish 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester Spanish 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester French 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester French 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester ASL 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester ASL 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester World History (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester U.S. History (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester English 9 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester English 10 (Daily 9-12; $950)

First Semester English 11 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Session Academic Courses (July 16 – August 3)

Second Semester Biology (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

Second Semester Chemistry (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

Second Semester Physics  (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-12, Tues/Thurs 9-1:30; $1150)

Second Semester Algebra 1 (Daily 9-12; $1050)

Second Semester Geometry (Daily 9-12; $1050)

Second Semester Algebra 2 (Daily 9-12; $1050)

Second Semester Pre-Calculus (Daily 9-12; $1050)

Second Semester Spanish 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester Spanish 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester French 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester French 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester ASL 1 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester ASL 2 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester World History (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester U.S. History (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester English 9 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester English 10 (Daily 9-12; $950)

Second Semester English 11 (Daily 9-12; $950)

* A Fee of $200 will be added to each semester of any class being taken for honors credit.

Prerequisites

Students applying to take a full year of any course for the first time, or any honors-level course, must have a B- or better in both of the past two semesters of that subject area. A copy of the student’s last two report cards must be turned in with the summer school application. Be advised that attending two summer semesters (earning a year’s credit) is extremely demanding, for while it does not match the enrichment of the course that is offered during the school year, the rigor remains the same.

Independent Studies

Virtually all summer school classes can be offered in a one-on-one independent studies format. This option is ideal for students with busy or complicated schedules. Independent studies courses require students to exercise self-discipline as classes meet only two or three times per week. Each independent studies course includes 34 hours of one-on-one instruction per semester (40 hours for lab courses, and 38 hours for honors courses). Independent study courses cost $1675 per semester for Humanities courses, $1975 for Mathematics courses, and $2275 for Science courses. A fee of $200 will be added to each semester of any class being taken for honors. In compliance with NCAA regulations, all Independent Studies courses are marked PAC on transcripts to designate that these classes were taken at either a condensed or expanded pace set by the student, or different than a traditional class.

Transfer Credit

Grauer School units are accredited by the WASC. Units are only guaranteed if the student has permission in advance from his/her school guidance office to take the course. Acquiring permission is not the responsibility The Grauer School or any of its representatives. Be mindful when registering as each school or district has its own transfer credit policy, and there may be a cap on transferable units. Transcripts will be mailed to your school one week after completion of course(s). Extra copies of transcripts cost $20 each.

Enrollment

PDF Click for the 2012 Summer School Application

Enrollment is limited in all for-credit academic classes. A $75 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve your space for students new to The Grauer School. Final tuition is due prior to the first day of class. Tuition is non-refundable after classes begin. Checks should be payable to The Grauer School, and mailed with a completed application to:

The Grauer School
Summer School
1500 So. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

For any questions, please contact our Dean of Students, Clayton Payne, at (760) 274-2118 or ClaytonPayne@grauerschool.com.