Summer Session
FOR CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Canisius offers several enrichment courses during its annual Summer Accelerated Learning Program. These courses are open to high school students from all over WNY (not just Canisius students) and allow them the opportunity to complete core requirements and/or electives in areas of interest during a more compact time frame.
Important Dates
- May 22: Registration forms and payment due
- June 22: Health class begins
- June 22: Physics and Precalculus classes begin
- July 3: Independence Day observed, no classes
- July 22: Last day of Health class
- July 24: Last day of Physics and Precalculus
Physics and Precalculus are held weekdays 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Summer Session Courses for 2026
Accelerated Courses
Health – In-person classes: June 22, 24, July 1, 8, 15, and 22. (8:30 am–10:30 am) (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
Absence on June 22 and/or July 22 will preclude a student from receiving credit.
Precalculus – June 22 through July 24 (8:30 am–12:30 pm daily)
Physics – June 22 through July 24 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm daily)
Summer courses are in person, and attendance is required.
Health ½ credit
In-class meeting dates:
June 22, 24, July 1, 8, 15 , and 22 (8:30 am–10:30 am) (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
Absence on June 22 and/or July 22 will preclude a student from receiving credit.
This course features a hybrid of in-class instruction and online coursework. It covers several topics, including emotional health, nutrition, disease and disorder, healthy lifestyles, and first aid. These topics are covered through in-class meetings and the use of Schoology. This course fulfills a student’s Health requirement.
Requirements: Eligible students must have an overall GPA of 80% or above.
Precalculus 1 credit
June 22 – July 24 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This course is intended to prepare students for Calculus. Students enrolled in this course may register for AP Calculus AB or BC in the fall, depending on teacher recommendation. This course fulfills the Canisius High School Precalculus requirement.
Requirements: Eligible students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Algebra II Trig and receive department approval.
Physics 1 credit
June 22 – July 24 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This course will meet the Canisius High School Physics requirement, and completion of this course will allow students to enroll in the next science course in his sequence. Students who successfully complete summer Physics will be eligible for enrollment in Advanced Placement Science for the 2025-2026 academic year which is based on space availability and department recommendation.
Requirements: All students must have successfully completed Biology, Chemistry and Geometry with an average of 85% or higher and receive departmental approval.
Writing the Common Application Essay Workshop
August 3 - 7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop is an intensive, five-day program that primarily focuses on writing the Common Application essay. The workshop will include: an in-depth look at the essay prompts, brainstorming essay ideas, writing the perfect hook sentence and introduction, structuring the body and incorporating specific details, and constructing a compelling clincher. The goal of the workshop is for students to produce a complete, polished, engaging Common Application essay that has been reviewed for content, structure, tone and readability, and spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
This course is offered to Canisius High School students currently in Grade 11, and is not a credit-bearing course. Space is limited.
Cost: $200.00
Attendance:
Students may not be absent more than TWICE during the course schedule, as absences undermine the program’s academic integrity. Course credit may be denied if a student has excessive absences. The attendance policy may not be modified or adjusted to meet personal needs or vacation schedules. Please note that ONE absence from the Health course is permissible, but discouraged.
Dress Code:
Summer Session is an academic program and it is expected that student attire corresponds. Young men may wear non-athletic shorts. T-shirts are permissible, but must have sleeves, and all footwear must be close-toed. Young women may wear shorts or skirts that come to the knee. Leggings, tank tops, and low-cut tops are not permissible.
Tuition
1 Credit Course……………. $500
½ Credit Course…………… $250
Important Notes:
- Payment for courses can be made via credit card after the registration form is submitted.
- Tuition will not be refunded for applications withdrawn after June 22, 2026.
- A student is not considered registered until tuition is paid in full.
- Canisius High School reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment.
- If you have questions about Summer Session, please contact Mrs. Michele Battin at battin@canisiushigh.org or 716.200.0219
Students may NOT be absent more than twice during the Physics or Precalculus course schedule. If a student is absent, the student must notify the teacher to make up the missed class material. Additional absences will result in credit being denied. Please note: The HEALTH course requires attendance on June 22 and July 22; absence on either date precludes a student from receiving course credit; refunds will not be issued.