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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
Deposit
Refund policy
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:
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:
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
Refund policy
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.
