MIHS Summer School Digital Catalog

The MIHS Summer School Program is a tuition-based service of the Mercer Island School District. This summer, MIHS Summer School will be held in-person only.

The program runs Tuesday-Thursday, June 25-August 1, with additional assignments to be completed during August. A student must be in the Class of 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 or 2028 to participate in Summer School 2024. Priority is given first to graduating seniors, then to incoming seniors. Summer School is intended to close learning gaps and provide opportunities for students to earn credits necessary for graduation. Summer School is not intended for students to “get ahead”.

Questions about summer school should be addressed to Carley Tallman, Summer School Coordinator, at
summerschool@mercerislandschools.org.

Tuition

Tuition is $375 for each course, or Online Course Registration is $750 and is due at the time of registration. MISD Summer School is funded entirely by tuition; therefore, availability of courses and instructor time depends on the number of students enrolled.

• Nominal fees for supplies, books, or labs may apply to some courses.
• Fees must be paid on or before the first day of class.
• Refunds for withdrawal will be authorized only up to July 3, 2024.

Full or Partial scholarships are available for students participating in the free/reduced lunch program.

Registration

Register online at online registration form.

Course Credits

0.5 credit = one semester
0.25 = one quarter (generally there are no .25 credit classes during the regular session.

Payment

Payment must be made online with a credit card at https://wa-mercerisland.intouchreceipting.com

Questions

Contact Carley Tallman, MIHS Summer School Coordinator, at summerschool@mercerislandschools.org, or
Kristin Brintnall, MIHS Summer School Registrar, at ssregistrar@mercerislandschools.org. 

Important Dates for Summer School

Students must:

• Attend all class sessions of Summer School.

• Complete at least 80 hours of assigned work to receive .50 credit.

• If taking an online or independent course, schedule appointments by contacting the Summer School Registrar.
• Plan ahead to start course work on the first day of the course.
• Make regular progress in their coursework throughout the 6 weeks of Summer School.
• Complete a minimum of 10 hours of work each week (50 hours total by the beginning of August).
• Complete an additional 30 hours of work after the 6-week Summer School session (work due August 28, 2024).
• The MISD Summer School does not offer AP, Honors, World Language, or Lab Science courses.

Most Summer School courses are offered for a grade; however, PE Directed Athletics and credit recovery
math courses are offered on a Pass/Fail basis only and do not calculate in students’ GPAs.

Credit Recovery Courses

These courses are designed for students who received a failing grade (F) in the course during the school year.

1. The intent of Credit Recovery courses is to build on knowledge gained in the first attempt at the course and to add to that knowledge by completing additional course work.
2. The student’s subject knowledge is assessed, and he/she works to learn course material not mastered in the first attempt.
3. The student may choose a pass/fail grading option in the course. (Pass/Fail is the only option available for math credit recovery).
4. The original grade (F) remains on the transcript, but it is not calculated in the GPA. The newly-earned Credit Recovery grade is added to the transcript.

Focus Courses (.25 Credit)

These courses are offered two hours per day on days that Summer School is in session (Tues, Wed, and Thurs).
This course is mostly for students who passed with a C or D.

1. The intent of the .25 Credit Focus Courses is to enable a student to strengthen basic skills in the subject area and enhance success in future courses.
2. A Focus Course grade will appear on the transcript and will be calculated into the cumulative GPA.
3. Any other grade earned in the subject area will remain on the transcript calculated in the GPA.

Students: Consult with your counselor for guidance about which Credit Recovery or Focus course to take in the Summer Session. The 2024 offerings are:

• English 9A, 9B, 1OA, or 1OB
• Geometry A or B
• Algebra 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B
• Students must commit to the 18 two-hour class meetings. You will risk losing credit if you are absent.

Enrichment Courses

1. The intent of Enrichment Courses is to offer high school students the opportunity to:
   • Complete courses to gain greater flexibility in the high school schedule.
   • Earn credit and/or address a credit deficiency.
   • Explore areas of interest not accessible during the school year.
2. Students may earn .50 credit and a grade (except where otherwise noted).
3. Classes are offered on an Independent Study/Contract basis or as online courses as listed within the Digital Catalog Above.

Independent Study Courses

Students may study independently through a mentor-teacher monitored Summer School Contract.

1. Register for the desired course.
2. Work with Summer School staff to establish a regular check-in with the mentor teacher.
3. Begin work as of the first meeting with the mentor teacher.

Courses offered in the past have included: Washington State History, US History, International Studies, Civics, and World History.

No credit can be awarded for course work completed before the first meeting with the mentor teacher and the signing of the Summer School Contract.

Online Courses through an outside provider

1. The intent of Online Courses is to offer the array of courses available through an outside provider. 
2. Course offerings are available, link TBD, check in with counselor. 
3. There are full semester options and credit-recovery options.
4. The student must meet with a mentor teacher for one-half hour per week during each week of Summer School.
5. The student must complete registration for MIHS Summer School that will include which online course/provider. Prior to starting the Summer School registration you must determine which course you will be taking.