High School Classes

SMA students have the opportunity to take Health 2 and/or American Government as online summer classes.

Students entering grades 10-12 are eligible to take Health 2. Students entering grades 11-12 are eligible to take American Government. Students should NOT take both classes in one summer.

The first deadline to drop a class with no transcript consequences is July 12^th. If students withdraw after July 12^th, 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.

Courses cannot be dropped after July 24^th. All students still enrolled in either course as of July 25^th 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.

Online Course Descriptions

American Government
Health 2

American Government

American Government | 11th-12th grade

June 10th- August 9th with finals week occurring August 12-16

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 after school on either Tuesday 6/4 or Wednesday 6/5 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 Foley, St. Mary's Academy Faculty

Health 2

Health 2: Women’s and Public Health | 10^th-12^th Grade

June 24- August 23 with finals week occurring August 19-23

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 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