The Summer Institute is an academic program offering credit-bearing and enrichment courses for students entering grades 7-12. The Institute is located at South Brunswick High School and is open to both in-district and out-of-district students.
2025 Summer Institute Dates:
6 week courses - 6/30 - 8/8
3 week courses - Session I: 6/30 - 7/18
3 week courses - Session II: 7/21 - 8/8
Online Personal Financial Management: 6/30 - 7/24
Classes run Monday through Friday. The Institute is open from 7:15-12:30 during Session I and 7:15-12:15 during Session II. Check the course booklet for individual class times. Friday classes in July and August are virtual. The Institute is closed 7/4/25.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Summer Institute.
Contact Information:
Austin Maitland
Head of School
austin.maitland@sbschools.org
District residents may register for courses through Community Pass.
Please note:
Students are allowed one absence for 2.5-credit courses and two absences for 5-credit courses. Before registering, please check the course booklet and ensure the scheduled course dates and times do not conflict with other obligations, including travel plans. Students who miss more than the allowed absences risk losing credit for the program.
Students must meet the prerequisites listed in the course booklet. Please ensure that your student meets the prerequisites prior to registering. We do not offer exceptions to the prerequisites.
Courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If a course reaches capacity, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available.
Families residing outside of the South Brunswick School District may register for the Summer Institute using a paper application. To register an out-of-district student, use the following procedure:
Print and complete the Out-of-District Student Application
Mail or drop off the application with full payment in a sealed envelope to the South Brunswick High School main entrance security desk. Checks must be made payable to the South Brunswick Board of Education. Mail should be addressed to:
Attn: Head of School
SBHS Summer Institute
750 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
You will receive a notification when your student is registered for the desired course.
Please note:
Students are allowed one absence for 2.5-credit courses and two absences for 5-credit courses. Before registering, please check the course booklet and ensure the scheduled course dates and times do not conflict with other obligations, including travel plans. Students who miss more than the allowed absences risk losing credit for the program.
Students must meet the prerequisites listed in the course booklet. Please ensure that your student meets the prerequisites prior to registering. We do not offer exceptions to the prerequisites.
Courses are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If a course reaches capacity, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available.
*Please keep in mind that the Summer Institute is not run by the Guidance Department. Reach out to the Summer Institute Head of School for questions or concerns, contact info listed above*