Freshman Bridge Program: June 24-July 18 (four-week session)
(July 4-holiday) | Program ends on a Thursday

Hours: 8:15 a.m.-11 a.m.
Course Fee: $800

This program is open only to incoming Serra freshmen. The Freshman Bridge Program is built to better prepare students for academic success in Serra’s rigorous college preparatory program. This program is designed to help transition freshmen into high school by providing a supportive learning environment that reviews and introduces foundational curriculum. Coursework includes completing a portion of Serra’s required summer reading* and math. The Freshman Bridge Program also serves as an added opportunity to make new friends, receive teacher support and explore curriculum that will prepare students for the rigors of Serra’s college preparatory program. During your summer coursework, students will be expected to perform at a satisfactory level academically, as well as display good citizenship and a spirit of cooperation.

Unsure if this program can benefit your son? Please contact the admissions department.

* Summer reading requires students to read two books prior to starting school in the fall. Students enrolled in our Freshman Bridge Program will read one of the two required books.

Attendance:

Students who are enrolled in the Freshman Bridge Program as a condition of admission to Serra High School may miss only two days of class during the four-week summer session and must complete their final exams. Final exams will be given on Wednesday, July 17. The last day of school for students in this program is Thursday, July 18. Please address any attendance concerns or conflicts here.

Textbooks:

Math and English textbooks for the Freshman Bridge Program are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session at no additional cost.

honors algebra 1 for Advancement
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,250

Honors Algebra 1 for Advancement is a course for those students who have excelled in 8th-grade math. Students will be enrolled based on Administration recommendation and placement into Honors Algebra 1 for the 2023-2024 school year. Students earning a B+ or better in the course will be enrolled in Honors Geometry for the upcoming school year. Incoming Freshmen Serra students need to be approved to take this class for advancement and Mrs. Lee will be communicating directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class. 

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Geometry for Advancement
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,250

Current Serra Students: You may enroll in this class only after you have met with your counselor, received permission from Serra’s Dean of Studies Mr. Tom Sullivan and completed the Mathematics Department Advancement Contract. You can obtain this from Mr. Sullivan, or from your counselor.

Students not attending Serra in the fall: You may enroll in this class at your own discretion. However, if you are intending to take the class for high school credit, it is strongly advised that you speak with your high school counselor before registering.

Topics covered in this course include tools of geometry, reasoning and proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, area of polygons, surface area and volume of solids, circles and probability.

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Honors Geometry for Advancement
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,250

Current Serra Students: You may enroll in this class only after you have met with your counselor, received permission from Serra’s Dean of Studies Mr. Tom Sullivan and completed the Mathematics Department Advancement Contract. You may obtain this form from Serra’s Dean of Studies or your counselor.

Students not attending Serra in the fall: You must submit the Honors Placement Agreement prior to the first day of class. You may scan and email the completed form to email, or mail it to Junípero Serra High School, 451 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, attention Summer School.

Topics covered in this course include basic geometric concepts, inductive and deductive reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles and triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, transformations, area, surface area and volume, circles, and probability.

Textbooks:

Geometry textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.

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spanish I for advancement
Hours: 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Course Fee: $625

Open to incoming Serra students only: Students must have had at least two years of middle school Spanish (or are heritage speakers) and would like the opportunity to challenge into Spanish II or Spanish II Honors. The class will review and extend the student's prior knowledge of basic Spanish grammar and structure, vocabulary and culture at the novice-high to intermediate-low levels. The final assessment will determine the student's proficiency and readiness for a second year Spanish class at Serra.

Textbooks:

Textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.

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High school courses, open to boys and girls from any school, offer college preparatory curriculum that mirrors the curriculum taught at Serra during the regular school year. All courses are UC/CSU approved. 

Course Design:

Courses are designed for students seeking advancement or remediation (credit recovery). The first and second semester courses for remedial math and science classes run concurrently; therefore, you cannot take a second semester course for credit unless you have completed and mastered the skills for the first semester. Other courses are designed as “survey” classes for which you can earn credit for either the first or the second semester of the course.

Textbooks:

Textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.

Attendance:

All courses scheduled this summer will offer in-person classes only. In order to receive credit, you may miss only two days of class during the five-week summer session and you must complete the final exam. Final exams for high school courses will not be rescheduled to accommodate student absences. June 19 and July 4 are school holidays. 

Official Transcripts:

If you do not attend Serra High School during the regular school year and you want us to send an official transcript to your school, you must complete and submit the Request for 2024 Summer School Transcript form to the Serra summer school director no later than Friday, June 21. You also can pick up a copy of the form at Serra’s main office.

Important:

If you do not attend Serra High School during the regular school year, you are strongly advised to consult with your school counselor or academic dean to ensure that the classes you wish to take will meet the requirements for the credits you need. Pre-approval is required for students who wish to enroll in the Advancement classes (see details below).

course cancellations

The last day that you may cancel a class and receive a refund is Thursday, June 20, 2024. A $100 fee will be deducted from the refund for each class you cancel. No refunds will be given for classes cancelled after the June 20 deadline. In the event that Serra cancels a specific course or program due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be provided.

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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC COURSES

MATHEMATICS

honors ALGEBRA 1 for advancement
hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
course fee: $1,250

This is the first course in the honors college preparatory program and is a more in-depth approach to the Algebra 1 course. It extends beyond the topics from Algebra 1 to also introduce imaginary numbers, trigonometric ratios, circles, and ellipses. This course begins with the study of the real number system culminating with work on quadratic equations and integrates components of the CA Common Core State Mathematics Standards. The course is designed to develop critical thinking skills and demonstrate the relevance of mathematics to students’ lives. 

Incoming Serra students: Incoming freshmen Serra students need to be approved to take this class for advancement and Mrs. Lee will be communicating directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class.

Textbooks: Algebra textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.

Geometry for Advancement
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,250

Current Serra students: You may enroll in this class only after you have met with your counselor, received permission from Serra’s Dean of Studies, Mr. Tom Sullivan and completed the Mathematics Department Advancement Contract. You can obtain this form from Mr. Sullivan or from your counselor.

Students not attending Serra in the fall: You may enroll in this class at your own discretion. However, if you are intending to take the class for high school credit, it is strongly advised that you speak with your high school counselor before registering.

Topics covered in this course include tools of geometry, reasoning and proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, area of polygons, surface area and volume of solids, circles and probability.

Textbooks: Geometry textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.

Honors Geometry for Advancement
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,250

Incoming Serra students: Incoming freshmen Serra students need to be approved to take this class for advancement and Mrs. Lee will be communicating directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class.

Current Serra students: You may enroll in this class only after you have met with your counselor, received permission from Serra’s Dean of Studies, Mr. Tom Sullivan and completed the the Mathematics Department Advancement Contract. You may obtain this form from Mr. Sullivan or your counselor.

Students not attending Serra in the fall: You must submit the Honors Placement Agreement prior to the first day of class. You may scan and email the completed form to email, or mail it to Junípero Serra High School, 451 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, attention Summer School.

Topics covered in this course include basic geometric concepts, inductive and deductive reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles and triangle relationships, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, transformations, area, surface area and volume, circles, and probability.

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Supervised Student Support for Online Remediation Class

remediation subjects offered: english, math, science, social studies, world language
HOURS: 8:15 A.M.-11:15 A.M.
tuesdays, wednesdays, thursdays
COURSE FEE: $525

Examples remediation classes: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, World History 1, World History 2, United States History, Spanish I, Spanish II, English 1-2, English 3-4, Theology 1, Theology 2, Theology 3A, Theology 3B 

Students will take online courses through Flexpoint Virtual School in a Serra classroom with the support of a supervisor. Supervisors will oversee student progress and provide a setting that is free of distractions with reliable Wi-Fi. They will ensure that students will complete the online summer course by the end of the term. This is tailored for students who would benefit from doing their summer online course in a focused setting that fosters accountability. The supervisor will also register the student for the online course and request final transcripts at the end of the course.  

Please note: This is supervised support for online learning but it does not include tutoring. The supervisor will focus on pacing and completion of the online course. Theology courses are taken through Catholic Virtual, a different online provider (not Flexpoint).

Week 1: June 17-21 

summer christian service
8:15 a.m.-11 a.m.
(hours could vary based on needs of service organizations)
course fee: $250

It is impossible to live the Christian life fully without serving those in need. While service must ultimately flow freely from a generous heart, it is a practice that is best formed when it becomes a habit. Adolescence is a time of great energy and formation of the attitudes that will shape one's adulthood. The group will travel to several non-profit agencies in the local area and work to support those in need. These service hours will count towards fulfilling the freshman year requirement. There will be service opportunities on June 19. (Max class size is nine.)

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Week 2: June 24-28 

summer Christian service
11:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
course fee: $250 

It is impossible to live the Christian life fully without serving those in need. While service must ultimately flow freely from a generous heart, it is a practice that is best formed when it becomes a habit. Adolescence is a time of great energy and formation of the attitudes that will shape one's adulthood. The group will travel to several non-profit agencies in the local area and work to support those in need. These service hours will count towards fulfilling the freshman year requirement. There will be service opportunities on June 19. (Max class size is nine.)

robotics
11:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
course fee: $250 

This is an introduction to the fascinating world of robotics! Students will embark on a journey that merges science, technology and innovation. Robotics is not just about building machines; it’s about understanding complex concepts in a fun, hands-on way. You’ll be introduced to engineering principles, programming and develop problem-solving skills. Even if you’ve never touched a robot before, don’t worry! This class is designed to spark your curiosity. So, let’s gear up and step into the future with robotics!