Summer School and Summer Reading
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Summer SchoolBrowse our summer course offerings (Skills, Make Up, Advancement and College) below.
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Summer School Overview
SBHS offers a variety of support and enrichment opportunites for student engagement over the summer.
Summer School @ SBHS: (These are courses offered through SBHS and taught by our faculty.)
For Freshmen: For Incoming 10th-12th: For Make Up (1 Sem.): Health (class full) Art English (9-12) English & Math Skills Spanish 3 Honors, Spanish 2 CP Math (Alg. 1, Geo., Alg. 2) Bridge Program Geometry Honors Theology See below for more information about each of the courses. To register for any of the courses offered, complete the registration form. Please contact the Summer School Director, Mrs. Horan, with any questions.
Summer Dual Enrollment Courses:
Please refer to the Dual Enrollment page on the website for specific courses, prerequisites and registration information.
Summer Reading:
All students participate in the summer reading program each summer. Assignments differ based on grade level and English course. Please refer to the Summer Reading section below for specific information.
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Summer School @ SBHS
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Skills Courses at a Glance
The purpose of the skills courses is to help connect material learned in middle school with the skills needed to be successful in high school course work.- Classes offered in Math and English
- Admissions letter will explain required courses
- 3 weeks: 6/20 to 7/12
- English: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Math: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
To enroll in these courses, complete the online Summer School Registration Form.
- Classes offered in Math and English
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** Please Note: There will be no Summer School classes held on Wednesday June 19th or Thursday/Friday July 4th/5th **
Spanish 3 Honors Course at a Glance- Full Year Course (2 Semesters)
- 5 weeks: 6/17 to 7/23, online (synchronous class meetings in the morning + independent work)
- Available to incoming 10th-12th grade students
Geometry Honors Course at a Glance- Full Year Course (2 semesters)
- 5 weeks: 6/17 to 7/23, online (synchronous class meetings in the morning + independent work)
- Available to incoming 10th-12th grade students
Health Course at a Glance (class full)- Half Year Course (1 semester)
- Satisfies SBHS & CA High School Graduation Requirement
- Allows students to enroll in a year-long elective course during the school year
- 5 weeks to complete the self-paced course: 6/17 to 7/23
- Available to incoming 9th-12th grade students
To enroll in any of these courses, complete the online Summer School Registration Form.
Please consult with your counselor before enrolling in Spanish or Geometry.
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** Please Note: There will be no Summer School classes held on Wed. June 19th or Thurs./Fri. July 4th/5th **
Make Up Courses at a Glance
Make Up Courses are for students who have previously failed 1 semester of a course. Only one semester of a course can be made up during the summer (can enroll in multiple courses, if needed). All make up courses are 5 weeks long, however the individual course schedules may vary.
Course Dates: 6/17 to 7/23Art Make Up - Art 1 only
- On Campus, mornings + Independent work
English Make Up - English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
- On Campus, mornings + Independent work
Math Make Up - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
- On Campus, mornings + Independent work
Theology Make Up - Any SBHS Theology course
- On Campus, mornings + Independent work
If you are in need of another course, please contact your counselor to see if we can accomodate.To enroll in any of these courses, complete the online Summer School Registration Form.
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Bridge Course at a Glance
The purpose of the bridge course is to help prepare incoming freshmen for the requirements of their future classes. Topics include: classroom technology, test-taking strategies, campus procedures and digital citizenship
- 4 Morning Sessions: 8/5 to 8/8
- 8:30-11:30
To enroll in this course, complete the online Summer School Registration Form.
- 4 Morning Sessions: 8/5 to 8/8
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Summer Reading
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Each summer, students in each grade level are responsible for completing a summer reading assignment. These assignments involve reading a novel (or novels) and then completing corresponding activities during the summer, as well as into the school year. The list of summer reading novels can be found here. Students may use a digital or physical copy of the books (although a paper copy is recommended).
Please identify the correct class below and click on the link to read the summer letter for your class:Class English 9 CP English 9 Honors English 10 CP English 10 Honors English 11 CP AP English Language & Composition English 12 CP AP English Literature & Composition Happy reading!
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