Whether it’s a for-credit class needed to round out a school schedule or an academic interest you’d like to pursue, Harker’s Summer Institute is the place to be for a seriously smart summer.
Summer Institute Upper School
Summer Institute allows students to choose from a variety of academic options, including rigorous for-credit high school courses and non-credit opportunities for enrichment and growth.
Most courses are open to qualified students enrolled in any accredited high school. Our dedicated faculty, combined with small classes, great facilities and a positive learning environment add up to a great summer experience!
June 7 – July 23 (Course sessions and fees vary by subject)
Upper School For-Credit Courses
These summer academic courses are equivalent to courses offered during the academic year and use the same texts and materials. Classes are small to ensure quality instruction and retention of course materials. Our teachers (many of whom work at Harker year-round) are caring and professional, and dedicated to providing a quality summer learning experience for each student.
At-A-Glance Course ListingIMPORTANT
Students who wish to double-load for-credit courses must go through an approval process. Please contact the upper school Summer Institute (408.345.9652) for information.
Transcripts will reflect participation in a for-credit course for students who remain in the for-credit course beyond the first two weeks of classes.
* Textbooks will be available to purchase through Harker Eagle Store as of May 14, 2021.
June 7-July 23 (Class Sessions Vary by Subject)
Upper School Enrichment Courses
These classes (designed just for high schoolers) provide an opportunity for students to expand their knowledge and interest in a favorite subject area. Our dedicated faculty, combined with small classes, great facilities and a positive learning environment add up to a great summer experience!
At-A-Glance Course Listing- Getting Ready for Geometry
- Getting Ready for Algebra 2: Connecting the Concrete with the Abstract
- Creative Writers Workshop*
- Expository Writing and Grammar Review
- Science Communication
- Writing for A-PUSH
- What Does it all Mean? Introduction to Philosophical Thinking
- American Popular Culture
- Basic Voice Class
- The Chef’s Institute
- Afternoon Club Café
Getting Ready for Geometry
Getting Ready for Algebra 2: Connecting the Concrete with the Abstract
Creative Writers Workshop*
Expository Writing and Grammar Review
Science Communication
Writing for A-PUSH
What Does it all Mean? Introduction to Philosophical Thinking
American Popular Culture
Basic Voice Class
The Chef’s Institute
Afternoon Club Café
Harker Supplemental Coursework (For current Harker Students only)
AP Biology and AP Chemistry are invitational courses. Invites will be sent via email to qualifying students late January.
Summer Lunch
Note: Due to remote learning, we will not be offering lunch this summer.
Regular and vegetarian entrees are offered each day and menus are designed to provide healthy, nutritious options.
Eligibility
Boys and girls entering grades 9-12 in fall 2019 are eligible. Most courses are open to qualified students enrolled in any accredited high school; some require prerequisites. High school options include both enrichment and for-credit courses. Students enrolled in for-credit courses should be prepared for rigorous instruction and two to three hours of homework each day. Attendance is crucial and students may miss no more than two days to qualify for credit. Students who miss more than one class period of a three-week course, or more than two class periods of a six-week course, will not be eligible for credit. International students must complete an additional recommendation form and may participate in institute programs if they have strong English skills and meet the class prerequisites.
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