Ravenscroft Summer School

• Session 1 Dates: Friday, June 6, 2025 through Friday, June 27, 2025. There will be no classes on Thursday, June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday.

• Session 2 Dates: Monday, July 7, 2025 through Friday, July 25, 2025

• Daily Class Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday

• Tuition: $1200 per session, except for Geometry which is $2400 because it covers both sessions.

• All summer school courses are listed on the transcript and the grades are included in the cumulative GPA.  Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued an official transcript displaying the course, final grade, and credit.

• Minimum enrollments are required for courses to run, and class sizes are limited; however, after reviewing initial registration requests, course offering dates and the number of sections may be adjusted.

• Online Registration for Session 1 classes and Geometry closes on June 2nd. Registration for Session 2 classes closes on June 27th.

Enrollment is open to students in the relevant grades from Ravenscroft, other independent schools, and area public schools.

Prospective students should take note of subject-specific course prerequisites. 

Students who successfully complete a six week summer course (Geometry) will earn 1.0 Ravenscroft credit; those who successfully complete a three week summer course (American Government, Composition, Economics, Intro to Comp. Science I & II) will earn 0.5 Ravenscroft credit.

For Ravenscroft students, summer courses (1) will be included on the Ravenscroft transcript, (2) will be factored into the cumulative GPA, and (3) will count toward total graduation credits, assuming successful completion of the course.

For the American Government, Composition, and Economics courses, successful completion will satisfy graduation requirements for these mandatory classes.

Non-Ravenscroft students should check with their current school’s registrar to ensure that they will receive academic credit for successful completion of Ravenscroft summer courses.

Course tuition is set by Ravenscroft School. For Summer 2025, tuition will be $1200.00 per student per term or $2400.00 for courses spanning both terms.

Tuition remission for children of faculty/staff members will apply.

Need-based financial aid, for Ravenscroft students, will be determined by Ravenscroft based upon a family’s demonstrated need for the prior year. No financial aid is available for non-Ravenscroft students.

All Summer School registration is online, please use the appropriate link to register your student.

Click here to register Ravenscroft students for Summer School.

Click here to register non-Ravenscroft students for Summer School.

Please contact Aaron Sundstrom with any questions.

Per the Ravenscroft Upper School Parent/Student Handbook, students will be required to attend at least eighty percent of all class periods (twelve of fifteen class sessions per term) AND earn a passing final grade in order to receive Ravenscroft credit.

However, given the compressed nature of the course offering, missing even a single day could jeopardize both a student’s performance in the class and his/her ability to earn academic credit for the course.

Missed classes are the responsibility of the student. The teacher will be available for limited tutorial help but will not reteach material on an individual basis.

Given the intensive nature of summer courses, students should expect approximately two hours of homework per class meeting.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Session 2 Dates: July 7-25, 2025

Ages:  Rising 10-12th Grade Students

Location:  Ravenscroft Upper School

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructors: Ravenscroft History and Social Studies Faculty

Cost:  $1200

Course Description: Across an intensive three-week summer session, this course introduces students to the American governmental and political system. Students begin by examining the origins of government, the development of representative government, and the emergence of the United States as a democratic republic.  Particular attention is paid to the historical basis and development of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. 

Other topics of study and discussion include, but are not limited to, the party system, federalism, campaigns and elections, the role of the press, current events, the changing roles and relationships between the three branches of government, and the duties and expectations of citizenship. The culminating project encourages students to consider their emerging roles as citizen leaders, enabling them to put into practice many of the concepts developed in the course.

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Session 2: July 7-25, 2025

Ages:  Rising 11-12th Grade Students

Location:  Ravenscroft Upper School

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructors: Ravenscroft English Department Faculty

Cost:  $1200

Course Description: This rigorous three-week session of Composition satisfies the Upper School’s Composition requirement and prepares students for writing requirements in the Upper School curriculum and beyond through extensive immersion in regular writing practice, feedback through the editing and revision processes, and opportunities to share with peers. The course emphasizes writing as a multi-stage process wherein the best results are achieved through thoughtful, disciplined prewriting and revision. While the core English courses generally require students to write about fiction and/or poetry, Composition offers them the opportunity to write about their own lives and about subjects that have inherent interest to them. The first half of the course focuses on writing from personal experience; the second half centers on argumentative and persuasive essays in which MLA formatting is emphasized. Ultimately, students choose a topic for in depth, independent research that culminates in a research paper. Students should anticipate intensive and extensive out-of-class writing time devoted to putting into practice modeled skills and practices.

Prerequisites: CP or Honors English II (Note: Ravenscroft will verify students' prerequisites upon registration. If a student does not meet the prerequisite, the registration fee will be refunded.)

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Session 2: July 7-25, 2025

Ages:  Rising 10-12th Grade Students

Location:  Ravenscroft Upper School

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructors: Ravenscroft History and Social Studies Faculty

Cost:  $1200

Course Description: Across an intensive three-week summer session, this course develops a studentʹs knowledge of basic economic principles, with a special emphasis of the American economic system.  Major topics include economic fundamentals and systems, the market economy, supply and demand, business organizations, market structures, money and monetary policy, fiscal policy, poverty, and international economics.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the background, vocabulary, and analytical tools to comprehend and critique economic problems and policies. 

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Session Dates:  June 6-July 25, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday.

*There is a one week break in this program for the week of June 30-July 4, 2025.

Ages: Rising 10th-12th Grade Students (See requirements below for rising 9th grade students)

Location: Ravenscroft Upper School

Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Instructor: Amber Whitney, Ravenscroft mathematics faculty member

Cost: $2,400

Course Description: This intensive summer credit course allows students, if successfully completed, to fulfill the Geometry requirement during the summer and enroll in Algebra 2/Trig the following school year. See the criteria below for students interested in enrolling in Honors Algebra 2/Trig following Summer Geometry.  This course investigates mathematical reasoning through technology-based exploration and the integration of algebra skills. Topics include geometric vocabulary, reasoning and proof, lines, triangles, polygons, circles, similarity, area, volume, and transformations. With the use of TI nSpire investigative activities and methods of proof, students will continually be challenged to cooperatively and individually formulate conjectures which develop critical thinking skills to increase conceptual understanding. A graphing calculator is required for this course (preferably the TI nSpire CX). 

The Ravenscroft Math Department uses the following criteria for placement into Summer Geometry from Algebra 1 (Middle School).

1. The student must be a rising 9th grader.
2. CTP5 scores for reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, and math 1 & 2 are all 6th stanine or greater using the Independent Norms.
3. The student’s test average is at least a 93 by Mid-semester 2.
4. The student earns at least a 93 on the cumulative test at the end of the year.
5. The student receives a recommendation from their math teacher.

The Math Department uses the following criteria for placement in Honors Algebra 2/Trig following Advanced Algebra and Summer Geometry.

1. The student must be a rising 9th grader. 
2. CTP scores for Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning, and Mathematics (Part 1 & Part 2) are all sixth stanine or greater.
3. The student’s test average is at least 90 in Advanced Algebra by Mid-semester 2 to enroll in Summer Geometry and Honors Algebra 2/Trig for the following year.
4. The student receives a recommendation from their math teacher.
5. The student meets the attendance requirements to receive credit for Summer Geometry.
6. The student independently (or with a tutor) covers required Honors Geometry topics (a list of topics and problem sets will be provided by Ravenscroft) and demonstrates proficiency by earning a 90 or above on an Honors Geometry final exam administered by Ravenscroft (in addition to the Summer Geometry exam).

Note: Upon completion of Summer Geometry, if a student has not met criteria six listed above, they will be enrolled in CP Algebra 2/Trig.

 

Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Departmental Approval (Note: Do not register for this course before receiving approval. Ravenscroft will verify students' prerequisites upon registration. If a student does not meet the prerequisite, the registration fee will be refunded.) 

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a one credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Please contact Meagan Stone, Ravenscroft Upper School Mathematics Department Chair, with questions regarding credit and promotion.  She can be reached at meagan.stone@ravenscroft.org.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Session 2 Dates: July 7-25, 2025

Ages: Rising 9th-12th Grade Students

Location: Virtual Course- Fully Online

Instructor: Ravenscroft IDE Faculty

Cost: $1,200

Course Description: Introduction to Computer Science I is an entry-level course that introduces students to the various applications of computer science and inspires them to see technology as a way to change their world. Students will enhance their understanding of fundamental computer science concepts through projects incorporating hardware and software. By learning about Design Thinking, projects will focus on empathic design, collaboration, and feedback. Students will discover how to approach problems and solutions in a world increasingly rich in data that relies on computing tools and techniques. (This course is a prerequisite for Honors Computer Science.)

*Introduction to Computer Science I, II, and the Seminar in AI Foundations & Prompt Engineering will be offered in a blended format. Students will complete some work asynchronously (on their own time) in the Canvas LMS and meet synchronously online with their instructor 1 to 2 times per week via Zoom. To maximize the effectiveness of the synchronous sessions, they are expected to finish assignments in online modules and come prepared to discuss their progress and troubleshoot any issues they are experiencing during these meetings. 

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Session 2 Dates: July 7-25, 2025

Ages: Rising 9th-12th Grade Students

Location: Virtual Course- Online

Instructor: Ravenscroft IDE Faculty

Cost: $1,200

Course Description: Drawing on computational concepts in Introduction to Computer Science I, Introduction to Computer Science II invites students to see themselves as computer scientists, change makers, and leaders. Students learn about the ethical impacts of technology and explore ways they can use it to further a passion and create social change. As they build empathy through their Social Impact Project topic, students are empowered to create a game design in Pygame and an Arduino hardware project that furthers their vision. In addition to advanced programming in Python, students explore accessibility and graphic design to enhance their projects.

*Introduction to Computer Science I, II, and the Seminar in AI Foundations & Prompt Engineering will be offered in a blended format. Students will complete some work asynchronously (on their own time) in the Canvas LMS and meet synchronously online with their instructor 1 to 2 times per week via Zoom. To maximize the effectiveness of the synchronous sessions, they are expected to finish assignments in online modules and come prepared to discuss their progress and troubleshoot any issues they are experiencing during these meetings. 

Prerequisites: Intro to Computer Science I or permission from the instructor to register.
(Note: Ravenscroft will verify students' prerequisites upon registration. If a student does not meet the prerequisite, the registration fee will be refunded.)

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.

Session 1 Dates: June 6-27, 2025

*No class on 6/19/25 due to the Juneteenth Holiday

Ages: Rising 9th-12th Grade Students

Location: Virtual Course- Online

Instructor: Ravenscroft IDE Faculty

Cost: $1,200

Program Description: New for Summer 2025, this foundational course in AI teaches students about technology, communication, data analysis, and problem-solving. Students will start by exploring how AI is rooted in the four components of computational thinking—decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. They will then learn principles and strategies for crafting effective prompts to optimize AI-generated outputs.

Students will gain hands-on experience with leading AI models, learning to design, test, and refine prompts while understanding how intentional inputs can produce specific outputs across various content areas. As jobs evolve due to AI, this course will illustrate how the skills required for these jobs may continue to adapt by examining the impact on outputs such as creative writing, coding, art, and customer service. The course prioritizes critical thinking, ethical considerations, and the role of prompt engineering in enhancing human-AI collaboration.

By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills to harness AI and effectively adapt their techniques to meet the needs of various industries and use cases.

*Introduction to Computer Science I, II, and the Seminar in AI Foundations & Prompt Engineering will be offered in a blended format. Students will complete some work asynchronously (on their own time) in the Canvas LMS and meet synchronously online with their instructor 1 to 2 times per week via Zoom. To maximize the effectiveness of the synchronous sessions, they are expected to finish assignments in online modules and come prepared to discuss their progress and troubleshoot any issues they are experiencing during these meetings. 

This course will appear on the Ravenscroft transcript and be included in the cumulative GPA. It will be recorded as a half credit course. Non-Ravenscroft students will be issued a transcript showing the course and final grade.