High School Information
Overview
HIGH SCHOOL (9th – 12th) – will be offered on the Palos Verdes High School campus. Students attending high school in the fall will have the opportunity to enroll in either an “on campus” or an online distance learning program. All courses offered provide credit toward high school graduation and meet UC and CSU college entrance requirements through our WASC accredited program. Students who have met the prerequisite requirements, may enroll in a course for credit recovery or advancement.
It is important to consider that summer school may not be the best venue for all students. To successfully complete the equivalent of a semester or year long course during an abbreviated summer school session requires a student to demonstrate a high degree of focus, concentration, self discipline, motivation and time management.
Dates
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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Tuesday, June 21– Friday, July 8, 2022 First Week: T – F, June 21 – June 24 |
Monday, July 11 – Thursday, July 28, 2022 First Week: M – Th, July 11 – July 14
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Daily Schedule
All teachers on campus will adhere to the same time frame for providing instruction. However, online classes will have an asynchronous format, allowing students to learn with a curriculum-based program (UC Scout) and support/guidance from the teacher. This option will not have a set time frame for daily instruction, as the instructor will reach out with those details. All students, both in-person and online, are required to adhere to the teacher’s deadlines and policies. Also, the start and end dates are the same for all students.
Students will be required to receive 5.5 hours of daily curriculum and instruction over the duration of 24 school days. Students will also need to demonstrate competence in the assessments to earn the equivalent of a yearlong, accredited, UC approved high school course (12 days for the equivalent of a semester course).
Highly qualified and certificated teachers currently employed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District during the normal school year will be utilized exclusively to provide all curriculum, instruction and assessment of students.
Strict attendance guidelines have been established to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successful completion of the courses in which they are enrolled. No exceptions will be allowed.
Teachers will provide clear and concise expectations for student achievement including standards for grading, deadlines for completion of all work and a schedule of testing which will include mandatory midterm and final exam dates to be administered all of which will be contained within their course syllabus and distributed to students on or before the first day of class.
Tuition
| Online and Onsite at Palos Verdes High School (Year-long) |
Online and Onsite at Palos Verdes High School (Semester) |
| $900 | $450 |
Please review the High School Changes and Refunds page before purchasing your summer school class.
Discounts are available for HIGH SCHOOL students currently enrolled in the PVPUSD Free and Reduced Price Meal Program. You must fill out this google form (TBD) to receive a COUPON CODE prior to registration. No refunds will be given if you do not fill out the form and receive your COUPON CODE PRIOR to registration. This discount is not available for our Summer Break and PEP programs.
Program Offerings
Please see High School Courses page for details about course offerings.
Important Dates and FAQs
IMPORTANT DATES
| May 6 |
Last Day for FULL REFUND of tuition less a $50 administrative fee. The only means of requesting a refund for High School courses is to email help@pvpss.com, please include the below information in your email and copy both parent and student on the email: Student and parent’s first and last names (required if last name differs from parent named on registration account) No phone, voicemail or mailed requests will be accepted. Email date stamped no later than cutoff dates listed above. Upon receipt of the email, you will receive a google form from help@pvpss.com to complete the refund request. Refunds are processed according to the schedule below. In most instances refunds will be made within a 2-week period, however, during certain peak times the volume of transactions will delay the response to a request for a refund. Thank you for your understanding. |
| May 20 | Last day for 50% refund on yearlong and first or second semester classes. No refunds after this date. |
| June 10 | Online registration site closes at 3 pm. |
| June 21 | First day of classes |
| June 22 | Last day to add/change first semester classes |
| June 23 | Last day to add/change a yearlong class |
| June 28 | End of first quarter. Progress reports due end of school day (all students). |
| June 30 | Last day to withdraw/audit first semester classes |
| July 8 | Last day of first semester. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY* Faculty Meeting |
| July 11 | First day of second semester |
| July 12 | Last day to add/change second semester classes |
| July 19 | End of third quarter. Progress reports due end of school day (all students) |
| July 21 | Last day to withdraw/audit second semester classes |
| July 28 | Last day of classes – ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY* |
| Sept 1 | Deadline to challenge a recorded grade |
*All students are required to attend the last day of summer school – July 8th for 1st semester and July 28th for yearlong and 2nd semester classes.
FAQ
How does the program work for Online classes, do I need to be online every day?
Online classes will have an asynchronous format, allowing students to learn with a curriculum-based program (UC Scout) and support/guidance from the teacher. This option will not have a set time frame for daily instruction, as the instructor will reach out with those details. All students, both in-person and online, are required to adhere to the teacher’s deadlines and policies. Also, the start and end dates are the same for all students.
Will you provide a computer for my student? PVPSS does not provide loaner computers or Chromebooks for any online classes.
Students must have access to a working laptop or tablet with a working camera and audio features. Students must have reliable WiFi and face to face and voice/text contact with faculty.
Will I need to purchase a book for my summer course?
No. You will be contacted if you need to pick up a textbook for your class. Textbooks for those courses will be checked out from the high school library.
What do I do if I am in a different country?
If you are planning to attend class in a different country, please email help@pvpss.com.
What happens if I am late or miss a day of school?
Please refer to the High School Policy page for details on absences and tardies.
How do I register for summer school?
Please see the Registration page for detailed instructions on how to register for summer school.
What classes do you offer?
Please see our High School Courses page for Course offerings.
What is your policy on refunds and changes?
Please see our High School Changes and Refunds page for details.
Can I take more than one class for summer school?
You may only register for one yearlong class or one class per semester. You may not register for more than one first semester or more than one second semester review classes.
AP CLASSES: Why don’t you offer AP classes during summer school?
We work very closely with PVPUSD to ensure all our courses align with district expectations for credit toward high school graduation as well as meeting UC and CSU minimum entrance requirements. In the best interest of the students we serve, PVPUSD has requested that we do not offer AP classes due to the large gap of time that would exist between student exposure and completion of AP course work during the summer and the administration of AP testing to determine the level and degree of student understanding and proficiency, traditionally conducted in the spring.
IEP/504: Does my student’s IEP or 504 apply during Summer HS?
As a private and wholly separate entity, we are not legally bound by individual education plans in place with PVPUSD students requiring additional services. In fact, we would not have knowledge of any plans or arrangements that may exist with the district unless we are notified by the student and/or his or her parents. We encourage our teachers to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications, whenever possible and strive to provide the best summer experience for all.
It is important to note that summer school may not be the best venue for all students. To successfully complete the equivalent of a semester or year long course during an abbreviated summer school session requires a student to demonstrate a high degree of focus, concentration, self discipline, motivation and time management.
REVIEW: What is a “Review” class, who is eligible to take one, and how would the grade affect my transcript?
Review classes are offered by semester, and are intended for students who need to repeat the semester in order to obtain a passing grade for graduation. According to PVPUSD, “with the approval of the principal or designee, a student may repeat a course in order to raise his/her grade. Both grades received shall be entered on the student’s transcript, but the student shall receive credit only once for taking the course. The highest grade received shall be used in determining the student’s overall grade point average (GPA).”
WAITLISTS: Do you have waitlists for closed classes?
Yes, please see the bottom of the registration page for the Waitlist form. If a class if full, you will not be able to “Add to Cart”, the class will change to “View Item”. Should a cancellation occur, the open spot will become available, and the class will be posted again. Please check the registration site on a regular basis for class availability.
TRANSCRIPTS:
PVPUSD students will be able to view their PVPSS summer school transcripts on their Aeries accounts approximately 3 weeks after the end of the summer session.
OUT OF DISTRICT APPLICANTS:
Out of district students must register for a TEMP ID before registering for any summer classes. Please click here for instructions to obtain a TEMP ID: TBD
Disclaimer
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has been notified that funds have become available from the state of California to be used exclusively for providing additional support for current high school students who have experienced difficulty in performing at grade level during the pandemic crisis due to a multitude of issues that may have arisen. This additional funding is to be earmarked exclusively to assist such students in securing additional educational support at no cost to the students or their families.
Please be advised that PVPSS, as a private entity, does not receive such funding and therefore is required to charge tuition fees for instructional programs in order to cover the costs of our teachers, supplies, classroom rental fees, technology fees, custodial services, support staff, etc. As a non profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of providing additional funding to PVPUSD, all profits that exceed the costs of running our program are gifted to PVPUSD.
We recommend that you contact PVPUSD (help@pvpusd.net) before enrolling in our fee-based program, to determine if your current high school student may qualify to participate in their remediation program that would incur no costs to you.
PVPUSD DOES NOT PAY TUITION FEES FOR STUDENTS THAT ENROLL IN OUR PROGRAM.