Summer Programs

Contacts: Summer School Director, Bob Matthews 713-512-3427 | email or Executive Assistant to the Principal, Cyndi Boren 713-512-3482 

Registration and Enrollment: Registration for Summer School and Athletic Camps will open on April 3, 2024.

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 follow the instructions in the Parent Portal. 

Attendance Policy: The Summer School attendance policy requires 100% attendance. Credit will not be given for any course if the student misses class for any reason (illness, travel, appointments, etc.)

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 31, 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.

** 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.


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 June 3. 

Psychology 1 :This course is designed to introduce students to the subject of psychology. Units of study will include: the history and science of psychology, biological bases of psychology, sensation and perception, variations of consciousness, memory, and social psychology.

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

Creative Writing: This course offers students a chance to experiment with writing in various forms including fiction, personal narrative, and poetry. Contemporary literature is also used to discuss the writing process.

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:

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.

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.

Yearbook Workshop

Location: Room C304
Dates: June 3 - June 12
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

Dates: June 3 - June 21st
Screenwriting: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced Cinematic Tools and Techniques: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost: Each course is $450. It is highly recommended that students sign up for both workshops as they complement each other. Week 3 will be full production during both workshops.

Morning Workshop: Screenwriting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ($450)

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.

Afternoon Workshop: Advanced Cinematic Tools and Techniques 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM ($450)

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 cameras, technical skills with dual-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 use advanced tools and cinematic techniques to bring their creative visions to life.

This course has a closed registration. Only members of next year’s ETV crew, who have applied and been accepted, can apply to take this workshop.
 

Photojournalism WORKSHOP

Dates: June 3 - June 7
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.

2024 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

Registration will open on April 3, 2024.