Summer

For-Credit Courses

For-Credit Courses

Enrollment in summer courses for credit will be done as part of the course scheduling process for next year. Students in grades 9-11 will be given the opportunity to request summer courses shortly after Spring Break. Students in 8th grade will be given the same opportunity when their course scheduling process takes place in early April.

Please contact Emmett Carlson, Upper School Math Teacher and Academic Scheduler, with questions. 

St. Catherine's students interested in taking a for-credit summer course at St. Christopher's should email Emmett Carlson, Upper School Math Teacher and Academic Scheduler. Available spots will be offered to St. Catherine’s students on or around April 1. 

Courses

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  • BIBLICAL STUDIES

    Rising 10th - 12th Graders 
    June 10 - July 8 (Hybrid) 
    June 10-14, July 1-3: On Campus (9 a.m. - Noon) 
    June 15-30: Online and Asynchronous (digital final exam due on Monday, July 8)
    $715 

    Students will focus on the backdrop provided by the Old Testament as found in Genesis and Exodus, as well as the fulfillment of God’s plan for mankind through Jesus Christ as related in the New Testament Gospels. This Biblical Studies course is typically taken for a semester in the 10th grade and is required of ALL St. Christopher’s students. 

    In order to receive credit for the course, students must attend all classes on campus (June 10-14, July 1-3) and be prepared to participate fully in online assignments (June 15-30). The final exam will be due electronically on Monday, July 8.

    Students will need access to the Bible (any format or version). Class size is limited. 

    Karen Wray, Upper School Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Upper School French Teacher, and Upper School Religion Teacher 

  • DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I*

    Rising 10th - 12th graders 
    June 10 - July 8 (On Campus, final project due electronically on Monday, July 8) 9 a.m. - Noon (Monday through Thursday**) 
    $715 

    This course fulfills half of the Upper School Arts requirement and is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of digital photography. Students will learn about the different parts of a camera, how to control camera settings, and how to compose beautiful photos. In addition, students will learn about the 
    basics of post-processing and photo editing. Weekly field trips to places around Richmond will help to both inspire creativity and get students out of the classroom. 

    To receive credit for the course, students are expected to attend all classes on campus (Monday through Thursday) and complete assignments each weekend (Friday through Sunday). The final project will be due electronically on Monday, July 8. 

    Students will need a 16GB SD card. Class size is limited. 

    *Students who have previously taken Digital Photography I during the school year are welcome to sign up and receive credit for Digital Photography II (coursework will be adapted appropriately). 

    **St. Christopher’s campus will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4.

    Amanda Livick, St. Christopher's Upper School Teacher of Multi-Media Arts

  • GEOMETRY

    Rising 10th - 11th Graders 
    June 10 - July 8 (On Campus, final exam on Monday, July 8) 
    9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    $1,175 

    This course fulfills the school's requirement and is intended for those students attempting to pursue an accelerated path in math. This fast-paced course covers the core topics of Euclidean geometry and is designed for strong, motivated students. Students must have taken Algebra I in order to enroll, and previous completion of Algebra II is strongly encouraged. St. Christopher’s students must get approval from the Upper School Math Department Head to take this course and must earn a minimum of a B in order to proceed to Honors Precalculus in the fall. 

    In-person attendance is expected on all class days. Class will not meet on Wednesday, June 19. The last class day will be Wednesday, July 3, and the final exam will be given on Monday, July 8. 

    A copy of the required text (Geometry for Enjoyment and Challenge) will be lent to each student.

    Alissa Yazinski, St. Christopher’s Upper School Mathematics Teacher

  • HEALTH 9

    Rising 9th - 12th Graders 
    July 8 - July 29 (On Campus, final exam on Monday, July 29) 
    9 a.m. - Noon
    $595 

    This course is intended to fulfill the Health requirements for the 9th grade year and covers all of the information contained in the regular school-year semester class. The course focuses on physical components of human health by studying human organ systems and behaviors that promote longer, happier lives. Students will be exposed to a variety of sources of information about human health and will be asked to think critically and show competency in identifying healthy behaviors in their own lives. 

    In-person attendance is expected on all class days. In order to receive credit for the course, students may miss a maximum of two non-consecutive class days. 

    There are no required texts for this course. Class size is limited.

    Clarke Miller, St. Christopher's Upper School Health Teacher

  • HEALTH 10

    Rising 10th - 12th Graders 
    June 10 - July 24 (Online) 
    $595 

    This course is intended to fulfill the Health requirements for the 10th grade year and covers all of the information contained in the regular school-year semester class. The class focuses on behavioral habits that students can use to help live longer, happier lives. Students will study a variety of sources of information about healthy habits for teenagers and will be asked to apply that information to decisions in their own lives. 

    Other than an initial meeting via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 10, all coursework will be completed remotely and asynchronously with weekly deadlines. Students will therefore need a reliable internet connection in order to complete the assignments.

    There are two required texts: The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make by Sean Covey and A Better High by Matt Bellace. Class size is limited. 

    Clarke Miller, St. Christopher's Upper School Health Teacher 

  • GOD’S CALL, AND OUR RESPONSE: AN EXPLORATION OF SCRIPTURAL THEOLOGY

    Rising 11th – 12th Graders 
    June 5 - June 28 (Hybrid) 
    June 5, 6, 7: On Campus (9:00 a.m. - Noon OR 1 - 4 p.m.) 
    June 8-28: Online and Asynchronous
    $715

    This course fulfills the St. Christopher’s upper school religion requirement and is designed for organized, self-motivated students. Students will read, reflect, write, and discuss what it means to:
    • Think theologically, 
    • Believe biblically, and 
    • Act accordingly.
    In order to receive credit for the course, students must attend all classes on campus (June 5-7) and be prepared to participate fully in asynchronous online assignments (June 8-28). A reliable internet connection is required.

    Students will be given physical copies of the required texts and a paper journal on the first day of class. In addition, students will need access to the Bible (any format or version). Class size is limited. 

    The Rev. John Ohmer, St. Christopher’s Upper School Chaplain, Upper School Teacher of Religion 
Summer

Summer Academics Guidelines for St. Christopher’s Students

St. Christopher’s offers summer Upper School classes to help students manage the scheduling of their academic course load.  Priority will be given to St. Christopher’s students whose scheduling needs create conflicts for taking required courses during the regular school year; whose course load would otherwise leave them with no free periods during the regular school year; or who are attempting to advance a level in an academic discipline (where available and approved).  Summer classes are neither required nor guaranteed.  

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  • Academic Standards

    Summer courses are conducted according to the same academic standards as courses during the regular school year. Grades will appear on a student’s transcript.

  • Honor Code

    Students enrolled in summer courses are subject to the Honor Code. 

  • Academic Plan

    Enrollment in summer courses should take place as part of the course scheduling process for the following school year and should fit appropriately into a student’s overall academic plan.

  • Maximum of Two Courses

    A student may enroll in a maximum of two summer courses in a single summer. Those students that request two courses will be asked to provide a brief explanation of why they are doing so with respect to their overall academic plan. This option should generally be reserved for students taking more than five full-year courses during the following school year.

  • Subjects of Courses

    Students may not take both health courses (Health-9 and Health-10) or both Religion courses (Biblical Studies and God’s Call and Our Response) within the same summer. With the exception of Health-9, rising 9th graders are not eligible for summer courses.

  • Religion Course Guidelines

    Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one religion course during the regular school year while in upper school. While unique situations may arise, it is generally not recommended that students fulfill their graduation requirement in Religion by taking summer courses exclusively. 

  • Health Course Guidelines

    Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one health course during the regular school year while in upper school. Only students with a demonstrated scheduling need, typically a sixth full-year course, will be permitted to take both health courses during the summer.

  • Geometry Requirement

    Enrollment in Geometry requires the permission of the Upper School Math Department Chair. Students must earn a B or higher to proceed to Honors Precalculus in the fall.

Questions about For-Credit Courses?

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    Emmett Carlson 

    Upper School Teacher of Mathematics and Academic Scheduler, Coach, Rives S. Hardy Chair of Distinguished Teaching
    (804) 282-3185 x4661
711 St. Christopher’s Road Richmond, Virginia 23226      Main Phone (804) 282-3185
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