Summer School

The following courses will be offered in the Credit Recovery program this summer:

• English
• World History
• US History
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• PE (Only eligible for Summer if you previously took the course and failed)
• Biology
• US Government (1st session only)
• Economics (2nd session only)

All classes are semester specific (except English and PE). A class that is failed during 1st semester must be taken during Session 1 of Summer Academy (first 3 weeks). A class failed during 2nd semester must be taken during Session 2 of Summer Academy (last 3 weeks).

The summer credit recovery program is available to eligible students who need to recover credits towards graduation or to gain college eligibility by replacing a "D" grade earned in a required course. Priority will be given to students who have failed a previous course that is required for high school graduation. Please see your student's guidance counselor for additional information about the summer credit recovery program.

Step 1: Course Request - Student must see guidance counselor to submit a course request.

Step 2: Course Confirmation - Summer Academy office will send a letter as well as an electronic message to families to inform them that they are enrolled in a specific course.

Only eligible for current FUHSD 9th Grade Algebra 1 Students.

• Students who are eligible will receive an informational letter for registration via IK12. Students and families will be able request the course via google link in the letter.
• Enrollment is not guaranteed due to staffing or student interest numbers. Students may be selected via lottery.

Registration is through Assistant Principal Paula Mockler at Homestead High School and Phyllis Flanagan at Fremont High School.

This program is designed for students who are interested getting a head start in high school and earning five (5) elective credits. Students will having have the opportunity to have fun, meet new friends, learn with one of the 9^th grade teachers, study how the human brain works, and build English and math skills known to promote success in high school. During the 15 days of the course, students will:

• Collaborate with new classmates on a variety of challenging tasks in small teams
• Learn how the human brain can grow over time and develop strategies to get smarter in things like organization, memory, problem solving, writing, and public speaking.
• Study ancient Mayan culture in a narrative-based educational adventure.
• Develop a positive self-identity through effort, persistence, collaboration, and risk‐taking.

Students who complete the program will be placed in at least one class with an Allies teacher so that they can continue to:

• Reinforce concepts and strategies learned in the summer.
• Develop stronger connections with each other and their teachers.
• Show leadership by demonstrating the skills and habits of effective learners.

Students will receive 5 units of high school credit upon completion of the program. Allies is open to incoming Fremont and Homestead High School 9th grade students only. This program is considered a "head start" and does not allow students to pass out of the course for a higher level math class in the fall

Classes will be held during Term 1 only, Monday through Friday.

Fremont Allies will be held at Fremont High School, located at 575 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale.

Homestead Allies will be held at Homestead High School, located at 21370 Homesetead Road, Cupertino.

ELD Summer Academy courses are free and open only to current or incoming FUHSD students who will be enrolled in an ELD 1, 2 or 3 course in the upcoming Fall semester. This 3-week course is an opportunity for students to enrich their English language development and prepare for the upcoming regular-year ELD course. It does not replace a regular-year ELD course. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive 5 elective credits.

Please check with your school’s EL Coordinator for registration deadlines.

The ELD Summer Academy will be held Term 1 only. 

Attendance in summer school is mandatory to earn credit. Students must attend the first day of summer school to keep placement or they will be dropped. In addition, absences and tardies will be counted. Missing more than two (2) days of a summer school class during a three-week session for any reason will result in the student being dropped from the class with NO credit. Consequently, arriving late to class three (3) times will equal one (1) absence. Please keep Summer Academy dates in mind when making vacation plans.

The Special Education Credit Recovery program is for students currently enrolled in Special Education SAI courses.

Who: All current FUHSD students in any secondary or post secondary Academic Community Transition program or Academic Communication

What: Summer ESY courses are an extension of the regular year program

Why: Continuing education for students currently enrolled in any Academic Community Transition program or Academic Communication as identified on an IEP

2025 ESY Calendar 

• ESY for all (ACT) Secondary and (AC) Programs at Cupertino High School (CHS): 3 weeks - (Mon-Fri 8:30-2:00) June 12th through July 2nd, *No school on 6/19   
• Gov/Econ Essentials with alternate curriculum (ACT Course) June 9th -July 3rd (Mon-Fri 8:30-2:00) *No school on 6/19   
• ESY for Post-Secondary Programs (WINGS/BRIDGES) at Educational Options (Ed Ops): 3 weeks - (Mon-Fri 8:30-2:00) June 13th through July 2nd, *No school on 6/19  
• ESY for Post-Secondary Programs (LYNCS) at St. Jude Location: 4 weeks - (Mon-Thu 8:30-2:00) June 30th through July 25th. *No school on July 4th

What: Enrichment program for 11th and 12th grade AC students, as identified by an IEP.

• Academic Communication (AC) ESY: June 13th - July 1st  (8:30-1:30) at Homestead High