Summer Programs
General Info
Contacts: Director of Summer School, Zach Schwarz 713-512-3487 | email or Assistant to the Deans, Cyndi Boren 713-512-3482 | email
Registration and Enrollment: Registration for Summer School is now closed. Registration for Athletic Camps will continue up through camp start dates.
Registration and Tuition Payment: Registration and payment of courses is completed online.
Financial Aid: Students who currently receive financial aid for tuition may be eligible for financial aid for Summer School. Please check the appropriate box at the end of the summer school registration form if you would like to request financial aid and follow the instructions in red.
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be on-time for class with 100% attendance. Please do not schedule appointments during classes.
Books: No textbooks are required for Summer School classes. All course materials will be provided by instructors.
Exams for Credit Classes will take place on the final day of the summer session. Final exams will not be given early.
Dress Code: Casual. At the discretion of the Director of Summer School, an inappropriately dressed student may be sent home to change.
Refunds and Cancellations: If a student cancels before the end of registration a full refund will be given. If a student cancels after May 19, no refund will be given. Episcopal High School will notify parents if the Summer School is unable to accommodate their child's registration. A course may be canceled if there is insufficient enrollment.
Credit Courses
Course Offerings |
Cost |
Time |
Duration |
Old Testament |
$500 |
10:30 AM - 12:55 PM** |
May 30 – June 23
|
New Testament |
$500 |
8:00 AM - 10:25 AM** |
May 30 – June 23
|
Health |
$500 |
8:00 AM - 10:25 AM |
May 30 – June 23
|
|
$500 |
1:00 PM - 3:25 PM |
May 30 – June 23 |
|
$500 |
10:30 AM - 12:55 PM |
May 30 – June 23 |
|
$500 |
1:00 PM - 3:25 PM |
May 30 – June 23 |
|
$500 |
8:00 AM - 10:25 AM |
May 30 – June 23 |
Economics - Online Course |
$500 |
Asynchronous |
May 30 – June 23
|
U.S. Government |
$500 | 8:00 AM - 10:25 AM or 10:30 AM to 12:55 PM |
May 30 – June 23
|
|
$500 |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
May 30 – June 16 |
Speech |
$500 |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
May 30 – June 16
|
Ceramics |
$600 |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM** |
May 30 – June 16
|
** Course / Section has reached maximum enrollment. While families may opt to join a waitlist, it may also be worth exploring other course offerings.
No textbooks are required for Summer School courses. All course materials will be provided by instructors.
RELIGION
Old Testament: An exploration of the stories, themes, and theology in the Old Testament, with an emphasis on biblical literacy. Key doctrinal concept studies include call, community, covenant, and creation. Scriptural content includes texts from the Pentateuch, Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel, and 1&2 Kings, as well as major and minor prophets.
New Testament: (course available to rising sophomores only) An exploration of New Testament texts and teachings, with emphases on biblical literacy and basic scholarly exegetical skills. Key concepts include messianic expectation, discipleship, and the kingdom of God. Scriptural content includes texts from the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and selected epistles. (Prerequisite: Old Testament)
WELLNESS
Health: This course will help to better inform students of decisions they make in their nutritional intake, relationship dynamics, and a sense of their place in the larger community. Topics include but are not limited to nutrition, substance abuse, anatomy and physiology, relationships, sexuality, and first aid.
Physical Education: This course introduces students to activities that will allow them to prepare for a lifetime of physical movement. A general knowledge of fitness and its importance is included. Through active participation, students are taught valuable life lessons about the importance of cooperation and sportsmanship, as well as respect for equipment, facilities, and others.
SCIENCE – Courses available to rising juniors and seniors only
Astronomy: In this course students will explore the study of stellar and planetary motions, the development of stellar objects, and evolutionary models of the universe. Students will also study the history, key information, and current developments in Astronomy at such a level that they will be able to comprehend and synthesize current articles in the popular press.
Marine Biology: In this course students will study the marine environment, oceanography, marine diversity (survey of marine plants and animals), and marine ecology. Lab exercises will be conducted to emphasize laboratory skills, proper technique, safety, report writing, and analysis.
ENGLISH – Course available to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors only
Creative Writing: This course offers students a chance to experiment with writing in many forms including fiction, personal narrative, and poetry. Contemporary literature will also be analyzed in discussions about writing process. (This course may be used to satisfy an Arts required, but not an English requirement.)
HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – Courses available to rising juniors and seniors only
Economics (Online Course) This online course will give students the knowledge and skills they need to master the fundamentals of economics, keep them on top of economic current events, and provide them with a new set of tools they can use to analyze the world around them. This course is an intense online learning opportunity that requires disciplined study habits, active online participation, and significant personal responsibility. There will be a required on-campus meeting in which students must be present at EHS at 10:00 AM on May 30.
U. S. Government: This course provides students with a survey of American government and politics, with an emphasis on the federal government; relationships among federal, state, and local governments; and the roles, effects, and influences of non-governmental institutions on the governing process.
PERFORMING ARTS
Computer Music: This course, open to all grades, will provide students with an introduction and continuing development and techniques associated with a composition production and recording of music using a computer-based platform. Students will learn to compose and create new music exclusively through digital means using professional audio software. In addition, students will also gain experience with recording techniques for more traditional acoustic performances and how these might be integrated into the digital platform.
Speech: An introductory course with emphasis on public speaking (development, organization, and delivery of four basic types of speeches), interpersonal and small-group communication, and drama-based oral presentation.
VISUAL ARTS
Ceramics: An introductory course with emphasis on the basic building methods and techniques of clay, where students will have an opportunity to create functional and sculptural work. Materials fee: $100.00.
Tutorials and Academic Workshops
Tutorials |
Cost |
Time |
Duration |
English |
$500 |
10:30 AM - 12:55 PM |
May 30 – June 23
|
Math
|
$500 |
10:30 AM - 12:55 PM |
May 30 – June 23
|
Spanish |
$500 |
8:00 AM - 10:25 AM |
May 30 – June 23
|
Academic Workshops |
Cost |
Time |
Duration |
Computer Science
|
$500 |
8:00 AM - 10:25 AM |
May 30 – June 23 |
TUTORIALS:
The parents of any EHS student who needs to remediate a course will be notified at the end of the Spring Semester. Remediation courses are optional. Students who earn a grade of D+, D, or D- in English I, II, or III; Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II (if they plan to go on in math); or Spanish I or II (if they plan to go on in language) may remediate the course in summer school and raise their grade to a C-.
ENGLISH
English I: This course emphasizes basic language skills, vocabulary development, paragraph-writing, rules of grammar and punctuation, and interpretation of literature.
English II: This course continues the emphasis on basic language skills, vocabulary development, paragraph, and longer essay writing, punctuation, and rules of grammar; it also focuses on interpretation of literature.
English III: The goals of this course are to strengthen the student's understanding of representative American and world literature, to reinforce language skills, and to engage in expressive and analytical writing.
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I: A review of the algebra of real numbers, with emphasis on evaluating, simplifying, and factoring polynomials and radical, rational, and exponential expressions; solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; and solving related story problems.
Geometry: A review of geometric figures and measures, with emphasis on parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence, similarity, area and volume, and coordinate geometry.
Algebra II: A review of the algebra of real and complex numbers, with emphasis on evaluating, simplifying, and factoring algebraic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic expressions; solving and graphing linear, quadratic, and rational equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations; and solving related story problems.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish I: A review of basic Spanish constructions, and a remediation of students' grammar skills.
Spanish II: A review of the grammar skills taught in Spanish II to prepare students for a third year of Spanish, with an emphasis on oral and written communication.
ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS:
Computer Science - Coding for Beginners and Experienced Students: In this workshop, students will have intensive training in writing programs in the language of Java. Instruction will be individualized based on the student's prior experience. Beginning students will write programs each day dealing with concepts and structures involving primitive data types, conditionals, loops, arrays, and more advanced topics. While more experienced students will have an individual curriculum designed to meet their needs involving data structures, writing classes, and advanced programming techniques. This is a perfect opportunity for both students who are about to take their first class of Computer Science at EHS, as well as more experienced students who desire to become stronger programmers.
(This workshop is an ungraded and not for credit offering)
Arts Workshops
Workshops |
Cost |
Time |
Duration |
Yearbook |
$450 |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
May 30 – June 8
|
ETV: Screenwriting |
$450 |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
May 30 – June 16
|
|
$450 |
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
May 30 – June 16 |
|
$150 |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
May 30 – June 2 |
Yearbook Workshop
Instructor: Mr. David Framel, Student Publications Coordinator
Location: Room C304
Dates: May 30 – June 8 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch period included)
Cost: $450
This Workshop is a labor-intensive eight days during which the staff will gain a head start on a yearbook produced for spring delivery. Theme, cover design, front end sheet concept, senior template design, page ladder, divider spread design, and staff member assignments will be completed in preparation for the start of the school year, when time is limited. Current trends and ideas in yearbook design will be introduced, along with instruction in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software use. Additionally, the Workshop is an opportunity for the staff to jell as a team working toward a common goal.
This course has a closed registration. Only members of next year’s Yearbook staff, who have applied and been accepted, can apply to take this workshop.
ETV workshopS
Prerequisite: Moviemaking 1 and Teacher Approval
The ETV Summer Workshops will take place from May 30th - June 16th. Each course is $450. The two courses together are $900. It is
highly recommended that students sign up for both workshops as they complement each other.
ETV Workshop 1: Screenwriting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Writing is a craft. As with most crafts, skills improve with practice. In this workshop, students analyze scripts, short films, and movie clips from feature films to discover how story structure, character development, cinematic language and dialogue are used to convey meaning to an audience. They learn how to conceive, develop, and, write scripts using industry-standard formatting.
ETV Workshop 2: Advanced Cinematic Tools and Techniques 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM In this workshop, students focus on elevating their production and post-production skills to be better prepared to create highly polished, personal, and collaborative pieces in ETV. Students take on a variety of roles, learning the fundamentals of manipulating mirrorless and DSLR cameras, technical skills with double-sound workflows, and experimentations with lighting and camera movement. By the end of this workshop, students will have the confidence to step into the school year in ETV to be able to use advanced tools and cinematic techniques to bring their creative visions to life.
Photojournalism WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $150 (includes lab and material costs as well as visiting artist fees)
Supplies: Digital camera and lenses (provided), memory card, EHS laptop
This exciting workshop is a hands-on photography “boot camp” to learn about digital cameras, lenses, Lightroom and Photoshop editing techniques, inkjet printing, storytelling in photography, and much more! In addition to mastering digital camera controls, this course will also include virtual artist visits/discussions with professional photographers. We will also meet the EHS yearbook staff for next year, design the 2023-2024 photojournalism t-shirt, and plan next year’s photojournalism photo trip! This will be a fun, unifying photography experience!
This course has a closed registration. Only members of next year’s Photojournalism staff, who have applied and been accepted, can apply to take this workshop.
Athletic Camps
2023 Athletics Summer Camps
Athletic Camps are open to EHS and non-EHS students in various age groups. If you have questions, please contact Jason Grove at (713) 512-3457 | email
KNIGHT POWER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CAMP
Coach: Marc Klinkerman | email
Date: May 30 - June 22
Days: Monday - Thursday (first week will run Tuesday to Friday)
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Grades: Rising 9th graders
Location: EHS Weight Room
Cost: $300
GIRLS LACROSSE TWO DAY TRAINING CAMPS
Coach: Stephanie Colson | email
Session 1: June 1 – 2 (Rising 5th and 6th graders)
Session 2: June 5 – 6 (Rising 7th and 8th graders)
Session 3: June 7 – 8 (Rising 9th graders)
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Brown Field
Cost: $150
COED VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMP
Coach: Cydryce McMillian | email
Date: June 5 - 8
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades: Rising 4th - 8th graders
Location: Alkek Gym
Cost: $300
COED VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION CAMP
Coach: Cydryce McMillian | email
Week 1: June 5 - 8, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (In Alkek Gym)
Week 2: June 12 - 15, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (In Alkek Gym)
Week 3: June 20 - 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In Scurlock Gym)
Grades: Rising 6th - 9th graders
Location: Scurlock Gym
Cost: $300
COED VOLLEYBALL BALL HANDLING CLINICS
Coach: Cydryce McMillian | email
Week 1: June 12 - 15, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (In Alkek Gym)
Week 2: June 20 - 23, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (In Scurlock Gym)
Grades: Rising 6th - 9th graders
Cost: $150
COED VOLLEYBALL SETTER/HITTER CLINICS
Coach: Cydryce McMillian | email
Week 1: June 12 - 15, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (In Alkek Gym)
Week 2: June 20 - 23, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (In Scurlock Gym)
Grades: Rising 6th - 9th graders
Cost: $150
BASEBALL CAMP
Coach: Matt Fox
Date: June 12 - 15
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades: Rising 2nd - 8th graders
Location: EHS Baseball Field
Cost: $300
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
Coach: Chelsea Bass | email
Date: June 26 – 29
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grades: Rising 3rd – 9th graders
Location: Alkek Gym
Cost: $300
BOYS BOX LACROSSE CAMP
Coach: Mike Donnelly | email
Date: June 12 - 15
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Grades: Rising 4th - 9th graders
Location: Scurlock Gym
Cost: $300
SOCCER CAMP
Coach: Rachel Stelter | email
Date: June 12 - 15
Days: Monday - Thursday
Session 1: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Coed, Rising 1st - 5th graders)
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Girls, Rising 6th - 9th graders)
Location: Brown Field
Cost: $300
SOFTBALL CAMP
Coach: Caitlyn Cain | email
Date: June 6 - 8
Days: Tuesday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grades: Rising 3rd - 9th graders
Location: Softball Field
Cost: $150
COED BASKETBALL CAMP
Coaches: Wayne Jones | email Johnny Kwok, and Mike Hodgson
Date: June 20 - 23
Days: Tuesday - Friday
Session 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Rising 3rd - 5th graders)
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rising 6th - 8th graders)
Location: Alkek Gym
Cost: $300
CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
Coach: Julius Michael | email
Date: July 18 -July 28
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grades: Rising 5th - 9th graders
Location: Simmons Track
Cost: $150