Summer Academic Program

Westtown’s Summer Academic Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in courses that are rigorous, collaborative in nature, and emphasize critical thinking and self-reflection that are hallmarks of Westtown School’s program.

In order to include the broadest diversity of student voices and to expand the global reach of our courses, we have intentionally designed most of our courses in an online format so that students may continue to take advantage of these dynamic courses whether they live nearby or across the world.


Tuition

  • $800 for .5 credit course
  • $1550 for 1.0 credit course
  • $575 for 2-week enrichment course
  • $800 for 3-week enrichment course 

Deposit   

  • 50% of tuition is due at time of enrollment. 
  • The balance of tuition is due May 15.

Refund policy

  • If a student cancels registration by May 15, 50% of deposit will be refunded
  • If a student cancels registration after May 15, the  deposit and tuition are non-refundable. 

Financial Aid

Westtown Full Access students who wish to request financial aid for Westtown’s courses should reach out to Louisa.eganbrad@westtown.edu, Dean of Equity, Justice, and Belonging, to inquire about availability of financial aid.

Credit-bearing courses that broaden students’ opportunities beyond the limits of the semester:

  • Computer programming courses that introduce essential skills in coding and robotics
  • Religion courses that deepen engagement with diverse perspectives
  • Math courses to accelerate in Geometry and Statistics
  • New: Financial Literacy course to get a head start on a statewide requirement to be put into place beginning with the class of 2030.

Courses for credit require a substantial commitment. Because these courses cover material comparable to school-year courses, students should plan to devote 4-6 hours of work daily to the materials, projects, and writing assignments. Each course is delivered in a blend of synchronous meetings on Zoom (“in real time”) and asynchronous work time (self-directed, off-camera time). Teachers offer office hours to support students with questions and individual projects.

Enrichment courses in math offers opportunities to explore a passion or to solidify an academic skill:

  • Strengthen and refresh your math skills as you move up to Algebra 2 from Geometry 
  • Strengthen your math skills as you prepare for Algebra 1
  • Work on your College Essays with guidance from a member of the College Counseling Team

Attendance policy 

Because summer courses are fast-paced, covering a full semester of material in three weeks or a full year of material in six weeks,  students must plan to attend summer sessions without interruption for the full calendar. Students are not permitted more than one absence in a three-week course or two absences in a six-week course. Students who exceed these absence limits will not receive credit for the course. If students are facing an extenuating circumstance, it will be important to be in close connection with their teacher to discuss the challenge they are facing. In cases where extended absence is necessary, a student will need to withdraw from the class.

Cancellation Policy: enrollment 

Classes may be canceled if they do not meet a minimum enrollment number. If a class is canceled by Westtown, a full refund will be issued. 

Deposit   

  • 50% of tuition is due at time of enrollment. 
  • The balance of tuition is due May 15.

Refund policy

  • If a student cancels registration by May 15, 50% of deposit will be refunded
  • If a student cancels registration after May 15, the  deposit and tuition are non-refundable. 

For those students wishing to study courses not offered through Westtown Summer School, Laurel Springs School, Apex Learning and BYU Independent Study High School are three online programs that we recognize for credit-bearing course options. Students must request permission to complete non-Westtown summer courses for credit from the Department Chair and Dean of Academics.

College Guidance