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- THE SUMMER SCHOOL 2023 TERM HAS ENDED
- INFORMATION FOR SUMMER SCHOOL 2024 WILL BE POSTED BY MARCH 1 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION:
TYPES OF COURSES:
FAQs:
Why enroll in Mater Dei's Summer School?
- UC and Cal State approved- our Credit Advancement and Credit Recovery courses carry the same UC approval and Cal State standards noted in our main Course Catalog
- NCAA approved- our Credit Recovery courses carry the same NCAA approval standards noted in our main Course Catalog
- Accredited school- Mater Dei High School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and is co-accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Taught by highly qualified and supportive Mater Dei teachers
- In addition to having significant help from our teachers, enrollment in our courses comes with access to 24/7 tutoring in most subjects, as well as writing help
- Mater Dei students: if you take Credit Advancement courses through Mater Dei, the course is included in the body of your transcript and you earn credit towards graduation.
- Significant support from teachers, Summer School Administration, School Counselors, Tech Hub, and additional Mater Dei support staff
- Convenient, live on-campus help for coursework and technology
- Excellent learning management system and other advanced technologies for learning
- Additional support for all students through an online Student Zone
- Follows the Mission and Philosophy of Mater Dei High School
Who can enroll in Summer School courses?
- current Mater Dei students
- incoming Mater Dei Freshmen
- students from other high schools
- students entering grades 7 and 8 may attend select Workshop offerings and may reach out to the Summer School Office regarding the possibility of auditing our Incoming Freshmen High School Preparatory courses
Which type of course should my student take?
Credit Advancement courses to earn credits to get ahead in placement or to get requirements out of the way to pursue other interests during the school year (UC approved)
Incoming Freshmen High School Preparatory classes to prepare for success
Workshops to prepare for success and explore interests
A listing of tentative course offerings and course descriptions can be found here.
Will classes be on-campus or online?
- Incoming Freshmen courses:
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- HSP Reading, HSP Language, and HSP Math - ON-CAMPUS
- HSP Geometry Readiness and HSP Science Readiness - HYBRID (CLICK HERE for calendar)
- Credit Advancement courses:
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- Algebra 1B, Algebra II/Trig, Precalculus, Trigonometry - ON-CAMPUS
- Geometry, Physics, Spanish III, Spanish IV - HYBRID (CLICK HERE for calendar)
- Art 1 - ONLINE
- Credit Recovery courses:
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- Most Credit Recovery- HYBRID (CLICK HERE for calendar)
- Visual Arts Credit Recovery- ONLINE
- Workshops: all are ON-CAMPUS
What are the dates of Summer School?

Dress code for on-campus classes and online meetings
When on campus:
Blue or black jeans without any rips with a Mater Dei T-shirt and tennis shoes with socks is the best outfit to plan for.
When on campus, anything under Mater Dei Spirit Dress (section 708 in the Student Handbook) is also approved:
• Students may wear school uniform pants, uniform shorts, skirts (girls only), long blue, khaki, red, gray, or black
denim jeans or pants in good condition
• Jean Capri pants (girls only)
• Black leggings (girls only) and sweatpants.
• Any shirts or sweatshirts worn by students in spirit dress must be in the school colors and include the Mater Dei
name or logo. Vicki Marsha uniform shirts may be worn on spirit dress days.
If on an online webcam course meeting:
Mater Dei T-shirt or sweatshirt. Jeans, long pants, or shorts no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
Per the Mater Dei student handbook section 703 Unacceptable Dress at Any Mater Dei Event or Mater Dei Function
The following are never permitted:
• Writing and images on clothing not in accordance with Christian decency
• Any hemline more than 3 inches above the knee
• Clothes not tailored in accordance to Christian decency (i.e. pants/skirts/shorts not worn at the natural waist,
oversized clothing, baggy clothing, tight fitting, tank, halter, mini dress/skirt, low cut, exposed or bare midriff
or back, revealing neckline, backless, or spaghetti top)
• Clothing that is not clean, neat, and free from damage (i.e. no frayed edges, cut-off sleeves, holes, ripped/torn
etc.)
• Jeans not in accordance with Christian decency (i.e. hip huggers, jeggings or denim leggings, cut-off jeans)
• Jean/denim skirts of any kind
• Any kind of pant worn under a skirt
• Short shorts, cut-offs, P.E. shorts or beach type shorts
• Over the knee socks, fishnet stockings, leg warmers
• Wallet chains
• Gang/tag crew related clothing
• Excessive, extreme, or faddish jewelry
• Body piercing/facial piercings/tongue piercings
• Hat or bandana of any kind, including beanies and hoods(Mater Dei hats may be worn at athletic events only;
hats must be worn correctly and not facing backwards)
• Earrings (for boys)
• Extreme, two-toned hair color is never permitted
Please see our Campus Store for purchase of any Mater Dei apparel and gear. Please note: the Campus Store is only in session when school is in session. School is out the week before Summer School and resumes June 20th with the start of Summer School. The Campus Store will be open from 8:00-12:00 on all Summer School days.
What are the requirements for students who do not attend Mater Dei to join Mater Dei's Summer School? (Does not apply to incoming Mater Dei Freshmen)
We welcome students who attend other high schools to attend our Summer School. We want to ensure that we have all the proper information and to help you to ensure that your high school will accept our classes.
Please see the following for additional requirements for students who do not attend Mater Dei during the regular school year (does not apply to incoming Mater Dei Freshmen):
- A copy of student's current transcript (submit HERE)
- Approval from current High School to attend Summer School at Mater Dei (an email or note sent to [email protected])
- Health Form (submit HERE)
- All classes require a personal electronic device (laptop or tablet; Chromebooks may be used but laptops and tablets are usually best)
- If taking Art 1 for Advancement: need a personal tablet with stylus (device should have a working webcam and microphone)
- The above applies to ALL students taking Summer School. Mater Dei will not be able to check out an iPad to any student this Summer. If this presents a hardship, please contact the Summer School Office.

Why take Summer School courses through Mater Dei?
- Accredited school- Mater Dei High School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and is co-accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- UC and Cal State approved- our Credit Recovery and Credit Advancement courses carry the same UC approval and Cal State standards noted in our main Course Catalog
- NCAA approved- our Credit Recovery and Credit Advancement courses carry the same NCAA approval standards noted in our main Course Catalog
- Taught by highly qualified and supportive Mater Dei teachers
- Significant support from teachers, School Counselors, Tech Hub, and additional Mater Dei support staff
- Convenient, live on-campus help for coursework and technology
- Additional support in the form of a digital Summer Student Zone with links to all resources and helpful reminders to keep students on track for success
- Uses the same learning management system, Canvas, and many of the same books and software used for the regular school year- most returning students find quick comfort with the format of our courses and most new students gain comfort, which serves them well during the school year
- Follows the Mission and Philosophy of Mater Dei High School
Where can I find information on Summer Athletic Camps?
What academic supports are available to Summer School students?
- Teachers- our highly qualified teachers are students' best resource for support this Summer
- School Counselors- are available for consultations as needed this Summer
- Paper tutoring- this service provides all Summer School students with 24/7 access to tutors for help in most subjects, as well as essay review services
- Summer School Student Zone- stay on track throughout the Summer with helpful links, announcements, etc. provided through this Canvas course. All students taking Summer courses will be added to the Student Zone.
- Tech Hub- located in the MD Library, this service will help students troubleshoot technical issues
Can my middle school student participate in Summer School?
- Incoming Freshmen (the HSP Math, HSP Reading, and/or HSP Language courses could be taken by a middle school student. Middle school students are likely to find these courses challenging, but our teachers are wonderful at working with students of different levels)
- Workshops (please see Workshop page for specifics on which Workshops would work best for middle school students)
- please note their grade level when registering (**very important)
- please submit the following (required by June 16th):
- A copy of student's current transcript (submit HERE)
- If possible to obtain this, approval from current Migh School to attend Summer School at Mater Dei (an email or note sent to [email protected])
- Health Form (submit HERE)
My student has an IEP, 504 plan, or other learning accommodation. Are accommodations offered during Summer School?
- We are not able to offer accommodations during Summer School. These include, but are not limited to, additional testing time, testing in our Learning Center, test readers, note takers.
- Our Incoming Freshmen High School Preparatory and Credit Recovery courses are designed for students who need more help with the subjects and the pacing and exams take this into account.
COVID Statement
International Students
For short periods of recreational study, a Visitor (B) visa may be appropriate.Visitor Visas. A visitor (B) visa permits enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate. Learn more about
Study leading to a U.S. conferred degree or certificate is never permitted on a visitor (B) visa, even if it is for a short duration. For example, a student in a distance learning program that requires a period of time on the institution’s U.S. campus must obtain a student (F or M) visa prior to entering the United States.
ABSENCES & SCHEDULING REQUESTS


REFUND POLICY
To receive a full refund for dropped classes, the Summer School Office must be notified at [email protected] by June 19th, 2023.
If the student drops a class during the first week of summer school (June 20th- June 23rd), 50% of the fees will be refunded if the Summer School Office is notified that the student is dropping the class by June 23rd 2023.
There will be no refunds for class(es) dropped after June 23rd 2023.
How do I know if I've already registered for Summer School?
- you will fill out a page of information about your student and their course selection
- you will be directed to a payment page
- you would complete the payment page
- after payment, you will see a confirmation screen
- a receipt will be emailed to the email address you entered on the payment page
- Email is best or you may leave a detailed voicemail at the number below.
- Please allow at least two business days for a reply.
- Schedules will be emailed by June 16th.
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- If specific schedules are needed, please include requests and scheduling notes when registering.
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- Teacher emails will be provided when student Summer School schedules are sent