An average workload expectation might look like this for summer courses. However, the actual time a student spends will vary significantly by student, especially if they pace faster than 6/12 weeks:
– Lower School courses: about 1.5 hours per day, per subject
– Middle School courses: about 2.25 hours per day, per subject
– College Prep level courses: about 3 hours per day, per class
– Honors level courses: about 4.5 hours per day, per class
– AP level courses: about 5 hours per day, per class

Due to the accelerated nature of summer courses, students may enroll in no more than two credits through summer school (two full-year courses or four semester courses).

Online students in grades 1 through grade 5 taking summer courses typically require a lot of support from their parents or home academic coaches, due to the condensed nature of summer courses. Parents may need to help guide coursework for middle school students taking summer courses. High school students taking summer courses should be able to set their schedules and work through their lessons with minimal supervision.

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Summer school students need a standard laptop or desktop computer running a current version of Windows or MacOS, an up-to-date browser, and access to high-speed internet. Some courses require speakers and a microphone, and some require a printer and scanner.

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Yes, Laurel Springs does offer NCAA-approved summer courses! This is noted within the course details. Laurel Springs also offers virtual camps and workshops for student-athletes!

Elementary, middle, and high school students can take summer courses online! Laurel Springs offers online summer programming for grades 1-12.