Summer Programs at ND

Unleash your creativity in this dynamic mixed-media art course! Students will experiment with a variety of materials to produce original works while discovering what it means to think and work like an artist. Through collaborative critiques and personal reflection, they’ll refine their skills and artistic voice. The course culminates in a gallery-style art show showcasing student creations.

*This is a one-week course; however, students may choose to enroll in both weeks to further advance their work.

Discover your voice in our Creative Writing Summer Workshop, where you’ll explore fiction, poetry, personal prose, and dialogue. Through inspiring prompts, peer workshops, and models from great authors, you’ll practice new techniques and build confidence as a writer. The workshop concludes with a personal collection of your best writing pieces to showcase your creative growth.  

*This is a one-week course; however, students may choose to enroll in both weeks to further advance their work.

Step into the world of innovation in this hands-on engineering course where students will design, build, and problem-solve like real engineers. Participants will build and program robots, fly drones, and create original designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software for 3D printing. Working collaboratively, students will apply the engineering design process and learn to safely use power tools while engaging in the full manufacturing process. Best of all, students take all of their projects home with them at the end of the course.

*This is a one-week course; however, students may choose to enroll in both weeks to further advance their work.

Let your passion for music take center stage! In this inspiring course, students will refine their performance skills through daily practice, ensemble work, and personalized coaching. Along the way, they’ll deepen their understanding of musical fundamentals while exploring creative expression in a supportive and collaborative environment. The course culminates in a final performance where students showcase their talent and growth in front of an audience.

*This is a one-week course; however, students may choose to enroll in both weeks to further advance their work.

In the ND English Prep course, students will be introduced to high school-level reading and writing while working to complete Notre Dame’s freshman summer reading requirement. In addition, students will explore creative expression by incorporating multimedia into their written work.

*This is a one-week course.

In the ND Math Prep course, students will strengthen their Pre-Algebra skills and focus on developing the skills necessary to succeed in Algebra I at the high school level. Students will take a diagnostic test to determine areas that need to be addressed at the beginning of the course.

*This is a one-week course.

The Algebra 2 Summer Readiness course will help students strengthen their foundational algebra skills and build confidence in the key concepts necessary for success in Algebra 2. Through problem-solving activities and hands-on practice, they will review linear equations and explore polynomials with a special focus on quadratic functions. Through guided practice, collaborative learning, and inquiry-based real-world applications, students will develop both the mindset and algebraic reasoning needed to meet the demands of Algebra 2. Incoming freshmen who were not initially recommended for Algebra 2 must retake the math placement test at the end of the course for reconsideration.

*This is a two-week course.

The AP Modern World History Summer Readiness course will help students gain a comprehensive understanding of the exam's scope, structure, and requirements. The course explores significant global events and trends from 1200 CE to the modern era, with a focus on developing skills for tackling Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and mastering the writing requirements. Students will learn to analyze historical documents, draw connections between regions and time periods, and craft evidence-based arguments. This focused program is designed to provide students with the tools and insights needed to excel in both the AP Modern World History course and exam.

*This is a two-week course.

The IB/ECE Biology Summer Readiness course is designed for incoming IB and ECE Biology students to build a strong foundation for success. Students will review core biology concepts with an emphasis on scientific nomenclature, an introductory overview of biochemistry, and a first look at organic chemistry. The course also develops essential lab skills, scientific reading and writing, and data analysis techniques. By the end, students will feel confident and well-prepared to meet the challenges of advanced biology coursework.  

*This is a two-week course.

The IB Extended Essay Workshop will allow rising senior IB students the opportunity to research, write, edit, and polish their IB extended essays. Students will receive feedback on completed work and will be given samples of model essays to review.

*This is a one-week course; however, students may choose to enroll in both weeks to further advance their work.

This five-week course is intended for the gifted mathematics student. The geometry portion of the course teaches the use of logical skills with special attention to deduction and induction. The topics covered are points, lines, planes, angles, polygons, circles, and arcs. The relationships discussed are congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, area, length, distance, and ratio. Algebra applications are integrated into the course through problem-solving.  Also included is the study of volumes of solids and coordinate geometry. 

The trigonometry portion of the course will focus on trigonometry and how it is applied. Topics include triangle trigonometry, the Unit Circle, radians and degrees, applications of radians, special right triangles, graphing trigonometric functions, the law of sines, and the law of cosines. There will be an introduction to the trigonometric functions as well as inverse trigonometric functions. 

Attendance Policy: In order to be successful in this course, all students who register are expected to attend all in-person class meetings and to follow the suggested work schedule provided by the instructor. 

*Requirements for placement: 95 or above in Algebra II Honors for the year and teacher permission

The Spanish 2 Summer Readiness course is designed for rising 9th and 10th-grade students who have completed Spanish 1 or the equivalent middle school class. It offers a comprehensive review of Spanish 1 and an introduction to key Spanish 2 content, reinforcing foundational grammar and vocabulary while strengthening skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course aims to build confidence and fluency, ensuring a smooth transition into Spanish 2. Incoming freshmen who were not initially recommended for Spanish 2 must retake the placement test at the end of the course for reconsideration.

*This is a two-week course.

The College Admissions Boot Camp four-day course will introduce students to the full process of applying for college. Students will learn how to best position themselves for the college admission process. Topics will include crafting a good college list, writing the college essay, developing a resume, and completing the actual application. The financial aid process will also be discussed, along with tips on how to search for grants and scholarships. 

* This course meets Monday through Thursday in June and then virtually in August.

The SAT Math course will allow students to learn how to take the SAT effectively by teaching key strategies and approaches to answering math questions. Students will practice taking the test and will be given feedback on areas that need improvement in both approach and content. *Includes SAT Workbook.

*This is a one-week course.

The SAT Reading and Writing course will give students an opportunity to learn how to take the SAT effectively by teaching key strategies and approaches to answering the critical reading and writing component questions. Students will practice taking the test and will be given feedback on areas that need improvement in both approach and content. *Includes SAT Workbook.

*This is a one-week course.

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