Summer Academy
Summer Academy is available to middle and high school students interested in taking Academic or Physical Education (PE) courses for advancement credit.
Registration for Summer Academy 2026 is Open!
In-Person & Online Learning Models
Summer Academy offers high school students the chance to earn credits over the summer to free up time in their school-year schedule! Academic courses follow a hybrid schedule of in-person instruction and independent learning, and Physical Education (PE) courses are offered in an online learning model.
Benefits to Enroll!
Credentialed Teachers
WASC Accredited
NCAA Approved
Flexible Schedule
Summer 2026 Course Offerings
- Academic Courses
- $Hybrid schedule (In-person & Online)
- $June 16 - July 16
- $Classes earn 10 school credits*
10 Credits: 5-weeks
Dates: June 16 – July 16
10 credit Classes
Courses:
- Geometry (Grades 9-12)
- Honors Geometry (Grades 9-12)
- Spanish 1* (Grades 7-12)
- Spanish 2* (Grades 8-12)
- Spanish 3 (Grades 9-12)
Hybrid Schedule Only:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Sage Creek High School.
Independent learning Monday & Friday (no live, synchronous instruction).
*No high school credit will be granted for these courses taken by incoming 7th or 8th graders. The course and grade may be entered on the high school transcript, but under no circumstance will the grade be calculated into the high school GPA.
- PE I & PE II Courses
- $Online Course
- $6-week & 12-week durations
- $Classes earn 5 or 10 school credits
10 Credits: 12-weeks
Dates: May 18 – August 8
Course: PE I & PE II
5 Credits: 6-weeks
Dates: Session A May 18 – June 26, Session B June 29 – Aug 7
Course: PE I Session A or B, PE II Session A or B
Online Course Only:
Students learn via a combination of digital instructional videos, asynchronous online assignments, and independent physical activity. Grades 9 – 12.
Summer 2026 Pricing
10 Credit Academic Hybrid Class:
$645
$595 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
10 Credit 12- Week PE Online Class:
$445
$395 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
5 Credit 6-Week PE Online Class:
$245
$215 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
Have Questions? Start Here
Before you register, take a moment to review the Summer Academy Guide, your go-to resource for class details, policies, and eligibility requirements.
Before Registration:
Please check with your school counselor to ensure your selected course aligns with your student’s academic plan. CEF does not confirm or guarantee that its programs meet the individual needs of students or fulfill specific school requirements.
Forms & Documents
Financial Aid applications are due to the Carlsbad Education Foundation office by April 30, 2026 at 5 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I take more than one Summer Academy course?
You may only take one hybrid course per semester. Students enrolled in virtual P.E. are permitted to take one additional Summer Academy course.
Can middle school students receive high school credit for their Summer Academy course?
Middle school students will receive UC credit for each Summer Academy course they complete. No high school credit will be granted for courses taken in middle school; however, the course and grade may be entered on the high school transcript. These grades will not be calculated into the high school GPA.
For additional information please see the Summer Academy Handbook.
Do courses count for grade improvement or replacement?
No, Summer Academy is not permitted for remediation. The program is available for students who would like to accelerate their learning.
Are you UC approved?
In order for coursework completed at Summer Academy to be recognized by UC, the principal of the student’s home high school must certify that the course is comparable to other college-preparatory courses offered at the high school. Students should check with their school counseling department to be sure the course they are interested in taking meets their school’s graduation requirements
For more information, visit the University of California counselor’s webpage.
Can I make up for missed days with the instructor?
A typical Summer Academy day is roughly equivalent to one week of school during the normal school year. It is expected that students will attend class daily and be on time at the beginning of class and return after any class breaks. There are no “excused absences” during Summer Academy.
Regardless of the reason for the absence, any student who exceeds the allowable number of absences (see below) for the course will be dropped from the class and will not receive course credit.
In addition, students must complete the Withdrawal Request Form, found in the Summer Academy Handbook, to avoid failing the class. Refunds will not be given for unused days whether it is due to dropping the course, vacation, special events, short-term illnesses, or other personal commitments requiring an absence from class. Parents or guardians will be notified if a student has been dropped from a class.
More than three absences in a 10-credit course or 1.5 absences (8 hours) in a five-credit course will result in the student being dropped from the course. No exceptions will be made.
How is the transcript provided to the student?
An official transcript will be emailed to your student’s school and an unofficial transcript will be emailed to the parent/guardian. If your student attends a non-CUSD high school, parents must provide the email address of where official transcripts must be sent. For additional information please see the Summer Academy Handbook.
How many students are in each class?
Our average class size is approximately 15 students. Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirements of 12 students may be cancelled.
Who are the teachers for Summer Academy?
Teachers for Summer Academy are from the North County area and are credentialed in the subject area they are teaching.
Online Physical Education FAQs
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What is the online learning model?
Our virtual class takes place exclusively online. Students learn via a combination of digital instructional videos, asynchronous online assignments, and independent physical activity. Online classroom access, instructions for the physical activity log, and welcome email will be provided by the instructor in May.
When do the online classes meet?
There are no required weekly online meetings. Students will have the flexibility to complete assignments at their convenience prior to weekly deadlines. Online office hours will be available for students needing additional assistance.
Are there any specific times students must meet online with their teacher?
No, there are no specific dates or times where students will meet virtually with their teacher. Office hours will be available for students who want to meet with their instructor.
How is the health-ed component completed in PE 1?
Students taking PE 1 will complete the health-ed component through APEX. This is the same program CUSD utilizes for its PE students. All activities will be completed online mid-way through the 12-week course. Students will have the flexibility to complete assignments at their own pace prior to scheduled deadlines.
How does the independent physical activity time and exercise tracker work?
Students will be required to log their exercise each week in Google Classroom for the entire 12 week program. The directions for the form will be provided with each assignment. Students will be required to log 90 minutes of exercise and 30 minutes of stretching five days a week. Students will submit the Activity Tracking Log by Sunday after the completed week.
What kind of activities can be tracked? Can they select their own activities?
Students are expected to complete 90 minutes of physical activity and 30 minutes of stretching 5 days a week. Practices for after-school or extracurricular sports count as minutes toward a day’s activity. A current year’s PE time does not count towards the 120 minutes of activity. Exercises will also be posted in the Google Classroom at the start of class for ideas.
My student is in a middle school PE class, would that time spent count as activity logged?
No, that does not count as an activity for the PE 1 or PE 2 courses.
What Students Say
Summer Academy Principal
Dawn Kramer
Transcripts & Records
For CUSD Students
Official transcripts will be automatically sent to your student’s CUSD school following Summer Academy. No action is required.
For Non-CUSD Students
Students Attending a Non-CUSD School
Parents will receive an unofficial transcript by email following Summer Academy. If you need an official transcript sent to your student’s home school, please submit a request below. Please allow processing time following the conclusion of Summer Academy.
Summer Program Information
Cancellations and Refunds
If any summer program is canceled by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, a full refund will be available or a change of schedule may be made with no processing fee. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation respects the fact that life is unpredictable and that it may become necessary for you to withdraw from a summer program. In consideration to life’s uncertainties, we offer the following refund policies:
Summer Adventure
Receive a 75% refund if cancelled at least two weeks prior to weekly camp start date. If cancelling within two weeks, there is no credit or refund. Weeks are non-transferable to another week. Cancellations in writing must be submitted via email to Carlsbad Kids Care: KidsCare@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Enrichment
Receive a 75% refund when cancellation is submitted in writing at least two weeks before any half-day enrichment camp. Full-day enrichment camps must be canceled within four weeks of the start date for a 75% refund. No credit or refund if canceling within two weeks of a camp start date. You may transfer a purchased enrichment camp to another enrichment camp of the same price for no additional charge. Cancellations must be submitted via email to EnrichmentPrograms@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Academy
Once a class has begun, students may withdraw by completing a Withdrawal Request Form, available online here. and emailing it to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org. Final approval for dropping a class will be given by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation.
All enrollment cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org
Financial Aid
Carlsbad Educational Foundation awards financial assistance for Enrichment Camps and Summer Academy. A percentage of tuition assistance is discounted based on financial need and availability. Guardians must apply by the deadline assigned for each program. Applying for financial aid does not guarantee any financial aid will be awarded.