Summer Academy

Penn-Trafford High School now offers students the opportunity to recover credits during the summer months.  Students that were not successful during the regular school year can choose to repeat a course the following year or attend our Summer Recovery Program depending on their graduation status.  Click here to see the entire Summer Recovery Brochure

Grades 11-12, Credits - .5

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of personal economics and investment opportunities.  Topics will include consumerism, budgeting, use of credit, insurance, housing, frauds, financial institutions, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement plans, real estate and business investment opportunities. 

Grade 12;  Credits - 1

Students will broaden their philosophical and literary terminology through literature in historical and differentiated personal heritage.  Students will gain an understanding of the historical influences that the author was/is experiencing at the time of writing and discuss and relate it to the now.  Social, moral, and political/social views will be incorporated into discussions to understand and pursue general human problems and conditions.  Students will use a blended format in completing work for this course.  College credit is available through LaRoche College.  Proficient or Advanced on Literature Keystone Exam.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - .5

This course is based on activities involving swimming, team sports, individual sports and fitness activities. Co-Educational activities will constitute a part of the program.  Activities will take place on and off campus.  The course will consist of three weeks of face-to-face instruction (3 hrs per day) and 15 hours of online course work (at your own pace).   There is a  maximum of one semester that a physical education class can be taken during the summer.

Grade 10-12;  Credits - .5

A health course is required by the end of junior year.  This course will cover a variety of health areas including the human body, fitness for living, nutrition, personal health, emotional well-being, mental illness, stress management, relationships, violence, sex education, drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco, infectious diseases and CPR for certification.   Students will use an online format in completing work for this course.

Must be 16 years old.

Students are exposed to learning experiences such as fundamental skills and understanding the safe operation of the automobile.  The students must be of legal driving age and the course covers techniques, skills and maneuvers necessary in becoming a safe highway user.  This course consists of 6 hours of actual driving.  This course is offered only in the summer.   An announcement will be made regarding registration.  This course does not count towards graduation.

Grade 9-12;  Credits - 0

This course provides learning experience whereby students can acquire the knowledge, attitude and understanding of the rules of the road.  This course covers units such as Pennsylvania Laws and regulations, Knowledge of Vehicle Operations, Perceptual Skills Development, Decision-Making/Risk Reduction.  Driving Conditions and Influences Upon Driver Performance.  This course is thirty-two hours in length.  This course is offered only in the spring and summer and will be presented using a blended format of instruction.  This course does not count towards graduation.