Clipper Academy
Summer Academic Program
2026
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Overview of the Clipper Academy Summer Program
Overview of the Clipper Academy Summer Program
Clipper Academy is a program opportunity during the summer for incoming students in grades 9-12 to recover credit & build connections within the PHS community.
Clipper Academy is a program opportunity during the summer for incoming students in grades 9-12 to recover credit & build connections within the PHS community.
Clipper Academy offers students a variety of options to explore interests, grow as learners, recover credit, and extend learning throughout the summer months.
Clipper Academy offers students a variety of options to explore interests, grow as learners, recover credit, and extend learning throughout the summer months.
Dates: July 7th- August 6th
Times: Tues, Weds, Thurs; 9 am-noon*
*Note: Some Enrichment opportunities have additional/alternate meeting dates & times.
Clipper Academy enrollment is due by June 19th, 2026
Clipper Academy enrollment is due by June 19th, 2026
Clipper Academy offers THREE options for learning:
CREDIT RECOVERY: This option is for students who have failed a graduation requirement and need to recover credit.
ENRICHMENT: This option is for students who would like to take courses over the summer that are exploratory. These courses help students build connections within the PHS community and dive deeper into an area of interest. These experiences are for current 8th graders through current 11th graders.
VLACS (Virtual Learning): This option is facilitated by the Clipper Academy Coordinator as students are onboarded through the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School. Once a student is registered for the course, this is an independent experience.
Option # 1:
Credit Recovery
(in-person courses)
$250/Course
Option #3:
Advancement
Option #3:
Advancement
(through VLACS only)
No Cost
A certified summer teacher will work with students during assigned sessions to navigate the course in which they are enrolled. The assigned teacher will assess each student's strengths and establish learning goals together.
Dates: July 7th- August 6th
Times: Tues, Weds, Thurs; 9 am-noon*
*Students can enroll in one credit recovery option. Students can only miss 3 days of Credit Recovery.
Courses Offered In Person - Summer '26*
English: 9, 10, 11
Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I
Social Studies: Global Leadership, 10th Grade US History
Click here to register for a course(s) and to receive more information. Our Academic Coordinator will walk you through the process!
*Note: These courses are contingent on staffing & enrollment.
Consider taking an innovative enrichment course! The 2026 courses, taught by our PHS staff, are listed below. Click on each link for more info and enrollment details.
Consider taking an innovative enrichment course! The 2026 courses, taught by our PHS staff, are listed below. Click on each link for more info and enrollment details.
Option 1: Clipper Hiking*
Sign up now! *additional fee /cost
Option 2: Clipper Adventure
Option 3: Clipper Bucket Drumming
Option 4: Clipper Ecosystems
Option 5: Clipper Musical Theater Boot Camp
Option 6: Clipper Case of the Curious Chemist
Option 7: Clipper Automotive Engineering Experience
Option 8: Clipper Intro to Basic Automotive
Option 9: Clipper Kickstart
Option 10: Clipper Color Guard Boot Camp!
Option 11: Clipper Percussion Boot Camp!
VLACS (Virtual Learning Academy) is a free option to our students at PHS. These courses allow students a chance to achieve unique goals and earn credits in the summer. The Clipper Academy Coordinator will support the onboarding process. Once a student is enrolled in the VLACS course, the work is independently monitored with support from the VLACS instructor only.
Click here to register for VLACS Our Academic Supervisor will walk you through the process.
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