2023 SUMMER KNIGHTS

Academic Courses 2023

Summer Knights Academic Courses

Summer Knights is a great opportunity for students to excel and equip themselves on their learning journey.
These courses are offered for academic credit either to advance or to enrich.  These courses will affect students’ NDHS transcripts.  Please read course descriptions carefully to clarify the requirements to receive credit for the courses.  
We strongly encourage students to discuss their plans for summer courses with their school counselor.  
Courses listed as (Year-long) require attendance during BOTH sessions to receive credit for the course.  

ALL courses are IN-PERSON unless specifically listed as ONLINE.
Before registering for any programs, please review the online registration policies and procedures for important dates and details.
Join us this summer by registering today!
ADVANCEMENT and ENRICHMENT
LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE COURSES

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  • SESSION ONE (S1) | ADVANCEMENT

  • S1 | Art 1

    ART 1 - FIRST SESSION ONLY
    ***Must receive a course approval code to register
     
    Instructor: Mario Davila
    Dates: June 12-June 30
    Times: 8:00 am-12:15 pm
     
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Materials: $25 supply fee is charged at registration
     
    Course Description: This is a year-long foundation-level course that explores the fundamentals of visual expression in a studio setting. Surveying the disciplines of drawing, design, and painting, the student begins to learn how to communicate thoughts and ideas visually. A dynamic interplay between theory, practice, and critique provides a unique learning experience. A portfolio will be developed as evidence of this growth.  This course is a prerequisite for many of our advanced visual arts courses.
     
    Credit Details: This course satisfies ONLY HALF of the one-year visual and performing arts graduation requirement and the UC/CSU VPA “F” requirement. Students will have to complete a second session to receive full credit.  Students should coordinate with their counselor to ensure they have properly planned for this.

  • S1 | Computer in a Digital Age (ONLINE)

    Instructor: Sabitha Chanduri (Online)
    Dates: June 12 - June 30 (no classes on June 19)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    ***Only available to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

    Course Description:  This course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of computing and computer devices, their use, and their impact on individuals and society. Students will study the development of technology and the digital revolution, basic computer design and function, how hardware and software work for the users, basic repairs and troubleshooting strategies, various operating systems, administrative and productive applications (Microsoft Office Suite), smartphones and other digital assistants and their applications and basic computer security. Students will develop an understanding of ethical and legal issues, digital copyright issues, digital citizenship, social media awareness, and how to be a consumer of information in a digital age.

    Credit details: This course satisfies the Notre Dame graduation requirement for computer science and is a prerequisite for many of our advanced computer courses.

  • S1 | Computing in the Digital Age

    Instructor: Nathaniel Hanna
    Dates: June 12 - June 30 (no classes June 19)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Description:  This course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of computing and computer devices, their use, and their impact on individuals and society. Students will study the development of technology and the digital revolution, basic computer design and function, how hardware and software work for the users, basic repairs and troubleshooting strategies, various operating systems, administrative and productive applications (Microsoft Office Suite), smartphones and other digital assistants and their applications and basic computer security. Students will develop an understanding of ethical and legal issues, digital copyright issues, digital citizenship, social media awareness, and how to be a consumer of information in a digital age.

    Credit details: This course satisfies the Notre Dame graduation requirement for computer science and is a prerequisite for many of our advanced computer courses.

  • S1 | Intro to Computer Programming

    Instructor: Dr. Vu Nguyen
    Dates: June 12 - June 30 (no classes June 19)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Description: This one-semester course introduces modern programming environments (Integrated Development Environments, or IDEs), as well as function and object-oriented program design concepts and techniques. Additionally, this course explores the relationship between human and machine logic and the development of programs from idea conception through the final program code.

  • S1 | Lifetime Fitness (Afternoon)

    Instructor: Nick LaFace
    Dates: June 12 - June 30 (no classes June 19)
    Times: 12:45 pm - 5:00 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Materials: $25 field trip fee charged at registration

    The class Lifetime Fitness, Recreation, and Nutrition is designed to introduce students to many different activities and nutritional topics that can be part of their everyday life and personal fitness plan. As students learn about new physical fitness and nutritional topics, the goal is to start incorporating the items they find interesting into their day-to-day lives. By doing so, they will become healthier and stronger physically and mentally.

    Credit Details: All Notre Dame students must take a full year of physical education as a  graduation requirement. Freshmen take a required one-semester course called Personal Fitness.   Lifetime Fitness would satisfy the second semester of physical education required for graduation.

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  • SESSION TWO (S2) | ADVANCEMENT

  • S2 | Art 1

    ART 1 - SECOND SESSION ONLY
    ***Must receive an approval code to register

    Instructor: Joseph Lee
    Dates: July 5-24
    Times: 8:00 am-12:15 pm
     
    Course Fee: $500
    Course Materials: $25 supply fee is charged at registration
     
    Course Description: This is a year-long foundation-level course that explores the fundamentals of visual expression in a studio setting. Surveying the disciplines of drawing, design, and painting, the student begins to learn how to communicate thoughts and ideas visually. A dynamic interplay between theory, practice, and critique provides a unique learning experience. A portfolio will be developed as evidence of this growth.  This course is a prerequisite for many of our advanced visual arts courses.
     
     
    Credit Details: This course satisfies ONLY HALF of the one year visual and performing arts graduation requirement and the UC/CSU VPA “F” requirement. Students will have to complete a second session to receive full credit.  Students should coordinate with their counselor to ensure they have properly planned for this.

  • S2 | Computing in the Digital Age (ONLINE)

    Instructor: Sabitha Chanduri (Online)
    Dates: July 5-24
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    ***Only available to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

    Course Description:  This course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of computing and computer devices, their use, and their impact on individuals and society. Students will study the development of technology and the digital revolution, basic computer design and function, how hardware and software work for the users, basic repairs and troubleshooting strategies, various operating systems, administrative and productive applications (Microsoft Office Suite), smartphones and other digital assistants and their applications and basic computer security. Students will develop an understanding of ethical and legal issues, digital copyright issues, digital citizenship, social media awareness, and how to be a consumer of information in a digital age.

    Credit details: This course satisfies the Notre Dame graduation requirement for computer science and is a prerequisite for many of our advanced computer courses.

  • S2 | Lifetime Fitness (Afternoon)

    Instructor: Michael Armas
    Dates: July 5 - July 24
    Times: 12:45 pm - 5:00 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Materials: $25 field trip fee charged at registration

    The class Lifetime Fitness, Recreation, and Nutrition is designed to introduce students to many different activities and nutritional topics that can be part of their everyday life and personal fitness plan. As students learn about new physical fitness and nutritional topics, the goal is to start incorporating the items they find interesting into their day-to-day lives. By doing so, they will become healthier and stronger physically and mentally.

    Credit Details: All Notre Dame students must take a full year of physical education as a  graduation requirement. Freshmen take a required one-semester course called Personal Fitness.   Lifetime Fitness would satisfy the second semester of physical education required for graduation.

  • S2 | Musical Theatre - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Instructor:     Tammy Jo Baston
    Dates: July 5-24
    Time: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Description: This course is a workshop designed to develop the student’s talent in the performance of musical theater. Students will participate in dance, singing, and acting sessions and will present group and solo performances from the canon of musical theater.

    Credit Details: This course satisfies only HALF of the 1 year visual and performing arts graduation requirement and the UC/CSU VPA “F” requirement.  Students must take another semester course in the Theatre genre to fulfill VPA requirements.

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  • YEAR-LONG (YL) | ADVANCEMENT

  • YL | Art 1 (Year-Long)

    Instructor: Joseph Lee
    Dates: June 12 - July 24 (no classes June 19, July 4)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $1000

    Course Materials: $25 supply fee is charged at registration

    Course Description: This is a year-long foundation-level course that explores the fundamentals of visual expression in a studio setting. Surveying the disciplines of drawing, design, and painting, the student begins to learn how to communicate thoughts and ideas visually. A dynamic interplay between theory, practice, and critique provides a unique learning experience. A portfolio will be developed as evidence of this growth.  This course is a prerequisite for many of our advanced visual arts courses.

    Credit Details: This course satisfies ONE YEAR of the visual and performing arts graduation requirement and the UC/CSU VPA “F” requirement. Students complete the first and second session (6 full weeks) to receive full credit. 

  • YL | Forensics Science (Year-Long) - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Instructor:     Amanda Savage
    Dates: June 12 - July 24 (no classes, June 19, July 4)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $1000

    ***Only to rising seniors

    Course Description: This course introduces students to the investigative process used by crime scene investigators, forensic pathologists, and medical examiners. Topics covered include DNA analysis, trace evidence, blood spatter, toxicology, ballistics, and lab techniques. A significant portion of the course will involve hands-on activities.

    Prerequisites
    The course is only available to seniors who have completed their Junior year Science course with a C- or above.

  • YL | Honors Precalculus (Year-Long)

    *Math Department Chair Approval required: Please see Mr. Toubal to receive an authorization code to register for this class.  
     
    *Course only available to students entering grades 11-12
     
    Instructor: Rebekah Alcaron
    Dates: June 12 - July 24 (no classes June 19, July 4)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
     Course Fee: $1000
     
    Course Materials: All students must have a TI-83 Plu or TI-84 graphing calculator
     
    Course Description: This six-week course is the equivalent of one full year-long course and requires students to apply the concepts of Precalculus at a more advanced level. Students will experience a more rigorous pace as they complete the topics covered in this accelerated curriculum. Additional topics include parametric equations, polar coordinates, and limits.
     
    Credit Details: This course satisfies one (1) year of the 3-year math graduation requirement and one year of the UC/CSU "C" requirement for mathematics.

  • YL | Honors Geometry (Year-Long)

    *Math Department Chair Approval required: Please see Mr. Toubal to receive an authorization code to register for this class.  
     
    *Course only available to students entering 10th grade
     
    Instructor: Joseph Spelta
    Dates: June 12 - July 24 (no class June 19, July 4)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
     Course Fee: $1000
     
    Course Materials: $30 ALEKS Subscription fee is charged at registration
     
    Course Description: This six-week course is the equivalent of one full year-long course and requires students to apply the concepts of Geometry at a more advanced level. Students will experience a more rigorous pace as they complete the topics covered in this accelerated curriculum. Additional topics in right triangle trigonometry and the complexity of proofs will necessitate a broader range of reasoning skills among students. This six-week course is the equivalent of one full year-long course and requires students to apply the concepts of Geometry at a more advanced level. Students will experience a more rigorous pace as they complete the topics covered in this accelerated curriculum. Additional topics in right triangle trigonometry and the complexity of proofs will necessitate a broader range of reasoning skills among students.
     
    Credit Details: This course satisfies one (1) year of the 3-year math graduation requirement and one year of the UC/CSU "C" requirement for mathematics.

  • YL | Photography 1 (Year-Long)

    Instructor: Leila May
    Dates: June 12 - July 24 (no classes June 19, July 4)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
     Course Fee: $1000
     
    Course Materials: $25 materials fee is charged at registration
     
    Course Description: This class will explore making photographs in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop and a traditional darkroom. Students will complete this class with a greater understanding of the history of photography, the photographic process (historical and contemporary), camera settings, composition, light, image resolution, color correction, how to selectively enhance their photographs, traditional darkroom techniques (developing film and making prints), current photographers images and important iconic photographers, students will also increase their critical thinking skills, learn to make choices to express their ideas, see and experience the world differently and most importantly have fun and make new interesting images.
     
    Credit Details: This course satisfies ONE YEAR of the visual and performing arts graduation requirement and the UC/CSU VPA “F” requirement. Students complete the first and second session (6 full weeks) to receive full credit. 

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  • ENRICHMENT (NOT FOR SCHOOL CREDIT)

    Our Summer Knights Enrichment offerings portray our commitment to educating hearts and minds at Notre Dame.  We are excited to offer courses to accomplish this goal while providing an exciting and engaging experience for high school students.  

    While these courses do not offer academic credit, they are wonderful opportunities to enrich their learning journeys.

    Some courses have special notes or material requirements.  Please read the descriptions carefully.

    To explore the many exciting options available, click on the program you are interested in for your student.

  • ER-S1 | Personal Finance and Wealth Generation

    Instructor: Visiting Financial Expert
    Dates: June 12 - June 30 (no classes June 19)
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Description: In this elective course, students will gain knowledge of introductory personal finance concepts and the applicable techniques used to acquire, manage, maintain, retain, and grow wealth.

    Several wealth generation accumulation streams of income, such as name-image-likeness contracts, inheritance/allowance, and paid internships, will be explored in this course to assess the most commonly accessible savings vehicles used in maximizing these revenue streams.

    The interactive lesson plan will enable students to make informed choices regarding personal budgeting, balancing, and goal-setting based on individualized wants versus needs assessments.

    Topics covered that influence spending and savings include understanding paycheck and payroll deductions, tax planning and deferred savings tools, credit card/loan debt, interest and fees, creditworthiness and its influences on insurance, housing, and employment, as well as the acquisition of large ticket items such as automobiles, real estate, and educational financing terms and options. These concepts will be compared with informing students how to create and generate wealth through informed choices and savings vehicles.

  • ER-S2 | Personal Finance and Wealth Generation

    Instructor: Visiting Financial Expert
    Dates: July 5 - July 24
    Times: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
    Course Fee: $500

    Course Description: In this elective course, students will gain knowledge of introductory personal finance concepts and the applicable techniques used to acquire, manage, maintain, retain, and grow wealth.

    Several wealth generation accumulation streams of income, such as name-image-likeness contracts, inheritance/allowance, and paid internships, will be explored in this course to assess the most commonly accessible savings vehicles used in maximizing these revenue streams.

    The interactive lesson plan will enable students to make informed choices regarding personal budgeting, balancing, and goal-setting based on individualized wants versus needs assessments.

    Topics covered that influence spending and savings include understanding paycheck and payroll deductions, tax planning and deferred savings tools, credit card/loan debt, interest and fees, creditworthiness and its influences on insurance, housing, and employment, as well as the acquisition of large ticket items such as automobiles, real estate, and educational financing terms and options. These concepts will be compared with informing students how to create and generate wealth through informed choices and savings vehicles.

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  • BOOTCAMP (BC) ENRICHMENT (NOT FOR COURSE CREDIT)

    Our Summer Knights Enrichment offerings portray our commitment to educating hearts and minds at Notre Dame.  We are excited to offer courses to accomplish this goal while providing an exciting and engaging experience for high school students.  

    While these courses do not offer academic credit, they are wonderful opportunities to enrich their learning journeys.

    Some courses have special notes or material requirements.  Please read the descriptions carefully.

    To explore the many exciting options available, click on the program you are interested in for your student.

  • BC | Art Portfolio Preparation

    Instructor: TBD
    Date:     June 12 - 16
    Time: 8 am - 12:15 pm
    Cost: $250

    Course Description: This summer intensive class allows students to develop their portfolio and art-making skills.  The Art Portfolio can be used as supporting material for potential colleges and internships.  Additionally, Junior students who are interested in the AP Studio drawing class and have not taken ART III are strongly encouraged to participate.  This class will entail strengthening life drawing skills with models, transitioning from watercolor to oil painting, creating a conceptual framework, and documenting existing work in visual and written form. 

  • BC | Intro to Catholicism and Holy Cross Mission (Incoming 9th) - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Intro to Catholicism and Holy Cross Mission

    Instructor:     Jurenne Belanio
    Dates:     July 10-21
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Cost: $250

    Course Description: This course will prepare incoming NDHS 9th graders to become familiar with the basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This course will cover topics like the history of the Catholic Church, the Sacraments, Christian spirituality,  morality, and the Church's social doctrine. Students will also learn about the mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the order that founded Notre Dame High School. 

  • BC | Dance around the World - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    DANCE AROUND THE WORLD
    Instructor: Tammy Jo Baston
    Dates: July 17-21
    Time: 12:30 pm-2:45 pm
    Cost: $250

    Course Description: This class is designed to introduce students to the various cultural dances around the world. Students will have the opportunity to learn such cultural dances as line dancing, Folklorico, Irish dancing, the haka, square dancing, and much more! A performance will be presented at the end of the week, showcasing students' work.

  • BC | Dance Camp - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Instructor:     Tammy Jo Baston
    Dates: June 20-23
    Time: 9:30 am-11:45 am
    Cost: $250

    Course Description:     Students will get the opportunity to learn various dance styles, such as jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, tap, ballet, and contemporary, and improve on the technique of each style. Previous dance experience is not required. The course will culminate in students presenting the material they learned in a performance at the end of the week.

  • BC | Empowered and Prepared: Social-Emotional Learning (Incoming 9th)

    Empowered and Prepared: Social-Emotional Learning for High School (Incoming 9th)

    Instructor:     Adrienne Colvin
    Date:     June 26 - June 30
    Times: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Cost: $125

    Course Description:     This course will help incoming high school students socially prepare for their high school experience. Topics covered will include effective communication styles, social media literacy, the difference between being an upstander and a bystander, how to have hard conversations, etc.

  • BC | Essay Writing (Incoming 9th)

    Instructor: Allie Turner
    Dates:     June 12 - June 23
    Times: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Course Fee: $250

    Course Description:  TBD

  • BC | Extemporaneous Public Speaking

    Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Convincing the Judge that You are the One

    Instructor:     James Reding
    Date:     July 17 - 21
    Time: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Cost: $250
     
    Course Description: Do you like to talk about current events? Do you want to work on your public speaking skills for competitive activities like speech individual events or academic decathlon? Extemporaneous speaking is a competitive public speaking event where students learn to prepare a 7-minute speech that answers questions of geopolitical, social, or economic importance with limited preparation. The instructor will review the basics of the event, and then students complete activities to work on their research, organization, and public speaking skills. Students will leave with several recordings of their speeches and a written reflection identifying their public speaking strengths and areas for improvement.

  • BC | Film School Intensive: Research and Portfolio Work

    Instructor: Elisia Harkins-James
    Dates: June 26 - June 30 (5 days)
    Times: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
    Course Fee: $500
     
    Course Description: This program is for students in incoming grades 9-12 who are interested in applying to Film School and in learning the admissions process and visiting various local colleges and their Film Programs. This intensive will include field trips to the following Film School Programs: USC, LMU, and Chapman. There will include presentations from Emerson, NYU, DePaul, plus more!

  • BC | InDesign Bootcamp - CANCELED

    Canceled due to low enrollment.

    Instructor:     Sabrina Landinguin
    Dates: July 17-21
    Time: 12:30 pm -2:45 pm
    Cost: $250

    Course Description: InDesign Bootcamp is designed for high school students interested in becoming proficient in using Adobe InDesign for desktop publishing. While the class is specifically tailored for students who will be in yearbook and/or magazine publication classes in the fall, all students interested in learning how to create designs for print or online use are welcome to attend. Ultimately, students will learn how to take advantage of a superior design environment that will help to make any publication look polished and professional. No experience with InDesign is needed to enroll in this class, but fundamental computer skills are recommended.

  • BC | ND Knights Middle School Debate Camp

    Instructor: Christina Phillips
    Date:     July 24-28, 2023
    Time:     9:30 am - 2:45 pm
    Cost:     $500

    Course Description: Does your son or daughter love to argue? Or do they want help shaking off shyness? Send them to train with the nationally and internationally competitive Notre Dame Debate Team! Students will work on logical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. Each student will also be able to show parents a video recording of their progress at the end of the camp and will participate in a culminating debate scrimmage at the end of the week.

    During this one-week camp, students will learn all the debate basics, including managing public speaking anxiety, identifying parts of an argument and techniques to respond effectively, delivering speeches purposefully with inflection, and researching credible support for cases. On Thursday, students will compete in a debate scrimmage at Notre Dame. On Friday, students will take a field trip to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley to apply their debate skills in a real-world simulation of presidential decision-making and then will present a final exhibition debate for a public audience. Parents are welcome to attend this field trip.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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  • S1 and YL | Registration and Tuition for 9th-12th Grade Academic Courses

    Online registration opens March 1, 2023 for current and newly admitted NDHS students on a first-come, first-served basis and should be completed by May 21, 2023 for first semester and year-long courses. Academic courses will not be available to students not enrolled at Notre Dame.

    Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their counselor before registering for any summer courses. Only courses taken at NDHS may be used to satisfy NDHS graduation requirements. Only courses taken at NDHS will be calculated in the NDHS GPA. Please refer to dates, times, prerequisites and costs and register accordingly. You must agree to the attendance policy found below prior to registering. Please read the section on attendance policy below. 

    All semester long courses are $500 each, and year-long courses are $1000. Some classes may have an additional lab, book, or material fee. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is included in the cost of each class.

    After May 21, 2023, there will be a late registration fee of $100 for all first semester and year long courses, provided there are spaces still available. The late fee will automatically be added to the course fee during the online checkout. 

    All tuition and fees must be paid in full during online registration. Tuition for first semester or year long courses is refundable on or before June 4, 2023 minus the $100 non-refundable registration fee per class. Refunds are not available after June 4, 2023 for any reason.

  • S2 | Registration and Tuition for 9th-12th Grade Academic Courses

    Online registration opens March 1,2023 for current and newly admitted NDHS students on a first-come, first-served basis and must be completed by June 11, 2023 for 2nd semester courses.
    Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their counselor before registering for any summer courses. Some courses are listed as separate semesters but students are encouraged to take both semesters and a prerequisite of the first semester may apply.

    Only courses taken at NDHS may be used to satisfy NDHS graduation requirements. Only courses taken at NDHS will be calculated in the NDHS GPA. Please refer to dates, times, prerequisites and costs and register accordingly. You must agree to the attendance policy found below prior to registering. Please read the section on the attendance policy below. 

    All semester long courses are $500 each, and tuition costs are the same for NDHS and non-NDHS students. Some classes may have an additional lab, book, or material fee. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is included in the cost of each class.

    After June 11, there will be a late registration fee of $100 for all second semester courses, provided there are spaces still available.  The late fee will automatically be added to the course fee during the online checkout.  

    All tuition and fees must be paid in full during online registration. Tuition for second semester courses is refundable on or before June 25, 2023 minus the $100 non-refundable registration fee per class. Refunds are not available after June 25, 2023 for any reason.

  • S1, YL, and S2 | Attendance Policies and Procedures for 9-12th Academic Courses


    Monday June 19 Notre Dame will be observing Juneteenth and summer school will be closed.  There will be no classes or camps.

    Tuesday July 4, 2023 Notre Dame will be observing Independence day and summer school will be closed.  There will be no classes or camps.

    Students may only miss one day of class to receive academic credit.  Please note that finals are taken on the last day of class and can not be taken online or rescheduled. Do not register for a class if you have conflicts that will affect attendance. Refunds will not be given after the refund deadline due to a failure to adhere to attendance policies.

    FOR ONLINE COURSES, please pay careful attention to in person meeting requirements.  They are on the first and last day of the semester and attendance is mandatory.  The course can not be completed if you will miss one of these meetings.

    If any student in grades 9-12 is going to be absent from summer school, a parent must contact the NDHS attendance office at (818) 933-3623 and leave a message. Alternatively, parents/guardians may email attendance@ndhs.org to report an absence from summer school.

    When the student returns from being absent he/she should bring a letter from the parent/guardian and check in to the attendance office (located in the Holy Cross Center) to receive a readmit slip before returning to the classroom.

    Once a course has started, the student only has 3 days to withdraw from the class, without a (W)ithdraw appearing on the transcript.  After 3 days, if a student withdraws from a class, a (W)ithdraw will be noted in his or her transcript.

    Students who are tardy must check in at the attendance office to receive a tardy slip.  Three tardies is the equivalent to one absence.  Any excessive absences and/or tardies will result in a loss of credit for the course.  If a student is more than one hour tardy, it will be considered an absence.

    If a student must leave class early, a parent/guardian must email attendance@ndhs.org in order to verify.  If a student must leave earlier than the last hour of the class, it will be considered an absence.

  • BC and ER | Registration, Tuition and Attendance for 5th-12th Grade

    5-12th Grade Camps and Enrichment Programs
    Online registration opens March 1, 2023 on a first-come, first-served basis and should be completed by May 28, 2023.

    Students entering grades 5-8 in Fall 2023 may enroll in either the full-day camp or individual programs on a weekly basis. 
      
    Individual programs are $250 each for five day weeks and $200 for four day weeks. To participate in the full day program students will register for both a morning and afternoon class and then add the appropriate full-day option to their cart.  There is no additional fee for the full day program. Some programs may have an additional book or material fee. Students participating in the full day program must sign up for both a morning and an afternoon program from the options available and add the full day option for the corresponding week to their cart.
    A $50 non-refundable registration fee is included in the cost of each camp or program session. Refunds, minus the non-refundable registration fee, are available until Sunday, one full week prior to the start of each camp or program.  Refunds are not available after this point for any reason.
    After May 28, 2023, there will be a late registration fee of $50 for all camps and programs, provided there are spaces still available. The late fee will automatically be added to the course fee during the online checkout.
    Students that enroll in individual programs may arrive only 10 minutes before the class begins and be picked up promptly after the end of the program.  Students in the full day program are provided supervision and activities during the extended hours. 

    Students entering 5th- 8th grade, who are enrolled in camps and enrichment courses, are encouraged to attend all days to take full advantage of their summer opportunities; however, attendance is more flexible for enrichment courses because none of the camps and programs are credit-bearing. In the event that your child is going to be absent due to a planned appointment or vacation, please contact summerknights@ndhs.org and the course instructor to discuss the situation. Please be advised, however, that we will not prorate tuition for camps and enrichment classes. 

    Courses listed are subject to change based on enrollment numbers.  You will be notified of any changes or cancellations to the courses you are enrolled in.  Please register early and share with friends in order to help ensure adequate numbers are reached by the normal registration closure.

    Students will receive a welcome email to the address provided during registration from their instructor by the Friday before the course begins.

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  • Cancellation of Classes

    • In the event that NDHS needs to cancel a class, students will receive a full refund including the registration fee. We reserve the right to cancel a class at any time.

  • Grades, Grade Reporting, and Course Credit

    • No grades or course credit are awarded for camps or enrichment courses for a student entering grades 5-8.
    • Summer school grades for NDHS students will be posted online via the school’s Student Information System (SIS). NDHS summer school grades are included on the NDHS transcript and are calculated in the NDHS GPA.
    • Credit-bearing high school courses are not available to non-Notre Dame students.
    • Semester-long courses receive 5 units of credit and yearlong courses receive 10 units of credit. Courses that are UC/CSU approved are indicated in the course description.

  • Student Behavioral Expectations

    In order for a student to be successful at Notre Dame it is essential that a spirit of cooperation, trust, and support exist between the school and the parents. The registration of students in the Summer Knights program at Notre Dame High School is deemed to be an agreement on their part, and on the part of their parents or guardians, to comply fully with all policies, rules, and regulations of the school as outlined in the dress code policy and these expectations of student behavior.  Should a student or family find that they are unable to comply with school policies or expectations they will be required to withdraw their student from the summer program and any tuition or fees that have been paid will be subject to the refund policy as outlined above.

    Notre Dame expects our students to be young men and women of integrity, therefore the following behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from the summer program:
    • Plagiarism, cheating, theft, profanity, dishonesty or rudeness to a faculty, staff member or other adult;
    • Misuse of technology, including downloading or distribution of hate literature or pornography;
    • Fighting, bullying, sexting, or harassment of any kind including online;
    • Possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, including “vaping” products;
    • Possession or use of fireworks, firecrackers, weapons of any kind--including airsoft or bb guns on or near the campus;
    • Acts of vandalism (i.e. graffiti, writing on desks, tables, walls, etc.); fighting;
    • And any behavior that is inconsistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church or the Mission of Notre Dame High School.

  • Dress Code

    • Students are not required to wear uniforms but must dress modestly and exercise good judgment in choosing their attire. Shorts, t-shirts, sweats, and jeans are all acceptable.
    • Clothes should not be ripped, torn, excessively revealing, too tight, or sagging.
    • No tank tops, low-cut t-shirts, bare midriffs, backless shirts, or strapless tops.
    • No clothing with inappropriate (i.e. alcohol or drug-related, gang-related, sexually explicit) messages, logos, phrases, etc. 
    • Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times.
    • No unusual hair color, body piercings, tattoos. Boys must be clean-shaven.

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  • Transportation, Parking, Drop-off and Pick-up

    • The school bus service doesn’t operate during the summer months, so you may wish to arrange carpools or consider public transportation.
    • Student drivers must display a school-issued parking permit on their vehicle at all times. See one of the deans for a parking permit if you do not have one.
    • Parent and Student drivers must refrain from cell phone use during drop-off and pick-up unless they are parked. There are many small children on campus during the summer months and they have a tendency to run out into the parking lot without checking to see if it is safe to do so. Please drive slowly and remain vigilant.
    • Most parking spots on campus are assigned so please don’t pull into one even “just for a minute.” If you must park please ask the guard to direct you to a visitor spot.
    • Morning drop-off is very crowded so please give yourself ample time in the morning.
    • Drop-off in the Riverside lot provides a safe and supervised drop-off location for your student. Enter from Riverside Drive, pull up near the speed limit sign to let your student exit quickly and then proceed to Huston Street. Turn right onto Huston.
    • To drop off on Riverside Drive, heading west, pull as far forward as possible. Do not block the entrance to the Riverside parking lot and do not stop on a red curb. Do not make a U-turn on Riverside.
    • The Woodman lot is very congested in the morning and drop-off is discouraged. However, drop-off is allowed along the red curb on the south side of the lot. Pull as far forward as you can and have your student exit the car quickly. Do not double park to drop-off.
    • If you drop-off along Huston, pull over to the curb, please do not block traffic. Do not make a left from Huston onto the Annex Road. Also, do not stop near the Riverside parking lot exit.
    • Do not drop off in the red bus zone on Woodman. We have been informed that citations will be issued in the amount of $255.
    • Please remind your students not to jaywalk. Students must use crosswalks.
    • Remember that curbs near driveways are painted red for a reason: no parking, please. A car parked too near a driveway completely blocks visibility. Help us be good neighbors to those who live near our campus.

  • Food Service

    Lunch will not be provided, and off-campus or delivery options can not be accommodated. 

    Please send lunch and any required snacks with your student if they are participating in the full-day program.

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  • What To Do In the Event of an Emergency During Summer School

    • If you have a family emergency during school hours, please call the main school number at (818) 933-3600 and listen for the prompt or stay on the line to speak with someone.
    • NDHS faculty and staff practice emergency preparedness drills every month. In the event of an emergency or disaster (i.e. earthquake or fire) we are responsible for the safety and security of students.
    • Students will only be released according to the instructions you have provided, and to the adults you have listed, on your Emergency/Medical Information Sheet.
    • Please make sure you review these instructions with your child prior to the first day of summer program.
    • During an emergency situation we must keep phone lines open to communicate with emergency and other governmental agencies so please do not contact the school. Stay by your phone and keep checking your email as we will try to contact you with an update as soon as we can. Please stay calm, be patient, and give us time to make sure that all students are safe and accounted for--that is our first priority.
    • If you are en route to campus during an emergency situation please park off-campus and proceed to any of the gates adjacent to the football field. We will be setting up our command post to release students from the field unless authorities advise us at the time that it is unsafe to do so. No student will be released without the signature of an authorized adult!

Contact Information

Ms. Hayley Murphy '12
Director of Summer Knights
summerknights@ndhs.org

Summer Knights Term
Session 1 Courses:
June 12-30 (no class on June 19)
Session 2 Courses:
July 5-24
Full-Year Courses:
June 12-July 24
Closed June 19, July 4 - Federal Holidays

Operating Hours
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Morning Session  |  8:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Afternoon Session  |  12:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Absences, Late Arrivals,
and Off-campus permits
summerknights@ndhs.org
or email the class instructor

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