MATHEMATICS
honors ALGEBRA 1 for advancement
dates: June 15-july 17 (no class on june 19 or July 3)
hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
course fee: $1,400
this program is open only to incoming serra freshmen.
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 Serra freshmen need to be approved to take this class for advancement. Assistant Principal: Academics, Mrs. Lee, will communicate directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class.
registration and cancellation policy
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day to withdraw from the class and get a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, is three days after the class starts (June 17, 2026). This gives you time to see if the pace of the course will be right for you. No refunds after June 18, 2026.
Textbooks:
Algebra textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.
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Geometry for Advancement
dates: june 15-july 17 (no class on june 19 or july 3)
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,400
this program is open to all students.
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.
Incoming Serra students: Incoming Serra freshmen need to be approved to take this class for advancement. Assistant Principal: Academics, Mrs. Lee, will communicate directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class.
registration and cancellation policy
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day to withdraw from the class and get a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, is three days after the class starts (June 17, 2026). This gives you time to see if the pace of the course will be right for you. No refunds after June 18, 2026.
Textbooks:
Geometry textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.
register here
Honors Geometry for Advancement
dates: june 15-july 17 (no class on june 19 or july 4)
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
Course Fee: $1,400
this program is open to all students.
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.
Incoming Serra students: Incoming Serra freshmen need to be approved to take this class for advancement. Assistant Principal: Academics, Mrs. Lee, will be communicate directly with families who qualify for this summer advancement class.
registration and cancellation policy
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day to withdraw from the class and get a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, is three days after the class starts (June 17, 2025). This gives you time to see if the pace of the course will be right for you. No refunds after June 18, 2025.
Textbooks:
Honors Geometry textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.
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honors pre-calculus for advancement
dates: June 15-july 17 (no class on june 19 or July 3)
hours: 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (10 units)
course fee: $1,400
this course is offered to rising serra seniors only.
Topics covered in this course include polynomials, inequalities, functions, exponents and logarithms, analytic trigonometry and trigonometric functions, advanced graphing including the use of polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors and determinants, infinite sequences and series, analytic geometry, probability and an introduction to calculus.
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, Ms. Stefanie Oudiz and completed the Mathematics Department Advancement Contract. You can obtain this form from Ms. Oudiz or from your counselor.
registration and cancellation policy
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day to withdraw from the class and get a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, is three days after the class starts (June 17, 2026). This gives you time to see if the pace of the course will be right for you. No refunds after June 18, 2026.
Textbooks:
Honors Pre-Calculus textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.
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SPANISH
spanish I for advancement
dates: june 15-july 17 (no class on june 19 or july 3)
Hours: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Course Fee: $700
this course is offered to incoming serra freshmen 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.
registration and cancellation policy
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The last day to withdraw from the class and get a refund, less a $100 cancellation fee, is three days after the class starts (June 17, 2026). This gives you time to see if the pace of the course will be right for you. No refunds after June 18, 2026.
Textbooks:
Textbooks are loaned to students for the duration of the summer session.
register here
