High School Classes

In order to receive a refund, students must withdraw in writing at least two weeks before a course begins. Withdrawals are subject to a $25.00 non‐refundable processing fee.

Refunds will not be issued for withdrawals within two weeks of a course start date.

Contact: Email refund requests to summerprogram@smapdx.org.

The first deadline to drop a class with no transcript consequences is three weeks from the start of the course. If students withdraw after three weeks, they will receive a W mark on their transcript. A withdrawal mark only shows that a student withdrew but does not factor into their GPA. Read the class descriptions below for course-specific dates.

Courses cannot be dropped after July 26, 2023. All students still enrolled in the course as of July 27 will receive the grade earned in the course on their transcript, and this will factor into their GPA.

Contact: Email the Registrar (liz.olsen@smapdx.org) and the class instructor to withdraw from a class after the start of the course.

American Government | 11th-12th grade

June 12th- August 11^th with finals week occurring August 14-18

Course Fee: $340

This asynchronous online course examines the formal institutions of government, emphasizing the process of government in the United States. Students will have the opportunity to work ahead at their own pace or follow an instructor-provided calendar for work completion. SMA students will earn 0.5 credit. All students must attend a 15-minute in-person orientation session afterschool on either Tuesday 6/6 or Wednesday 6/7 after school. Students unable to attend one of the planned sessions must schedule another time during finals week to meet with the instructor via Zoom. 

Other Requirements: Class is open to St. Mary's Academy students only. Students must have access to a computer and the internet on a regular, ongoing basis throughout the summer to complete and submit assignments.

Instructors | Donald Housley and Francesca Duncan, St. Mary's Academy Faculty

Withdrawal Deadlines | If a student withdraws before or on July 2, they can withdraw with no transcript consequences. If they withdraw between July 3 - July 26, they will receive a W on their transcript. This course cannot be dropped after July 26.

Health 2: Women's and Public Health | 10th-12th grade

June 26- August 25 with finals week occurring August 21-25 

Course Fee: $340

  This online course explores health on a community, national, and global scale. Students will examine health problems and solutions affecting the communities we live in and the larger world around us using websites, readings, and a project. Students will also learn about college life and readiness from a health perspective. In person hands-only CPR and first aid are required at an additional cost. SMA students earn 0.5 credit and must have access to a computer and the Internet on a regular, ongoing basis throughout the summer to complete and submit assignments. There are weekly deadlines. 

All students must attend a mandatory orientation with the instructor in June to enroll in this course. Students unable to attend this mandatory informational meeting must schedule another time during finals week to meet with the instructor. 

Instructor | Cindi Hounton, St. Mary's Academy Faculty

Withdrawal Deadlines | If a student withdraws before or on July 16, they can withdraw with no transcript consequences. If they withdraw between July 17 - July 26, they will receive a W on their transcript. This course cannot be dropped after July 26.