Summer Courses

In addition to classes scheduled during the school year, O’Connell offers summer courses for credit, for enrichment and for credit recovery. Please select from the tabs below to view our 2023 summer offerings.

Registration for 2023 summer courses will open on Monday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Questions? Contact Patty Canfield at 703-237-1460.

Summer Classes for Credit

Please note that perfect attendance is required to earn credit for summer classes. No classes will be held July 3-4.

Health 1 - 0.5 credit
June 20 - June 30 (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Tuition: $425
This 0.5 credit class is designed for freshmen who will be using their athletic participation to satisfy the P.E. requirement.

Driver's Ed/CPR - 0.5 credit
June 20 - June 30 (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $425
This 0.5 credit class is designed for students in grades 10-11 who will be using their athletic participation to satisfy the P.E. requirement.

Health/PE or Driver's Ed/PE 2 - 1 .0 credit
June 20 - July 19 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - No classes July 3-4
Tuition: $850

Geometry - 1.0 credit
June 20 – July 19 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - No classes July 3-4
Tuition: $850
This 1.0 credit course is designed for rising sophomores who have earned an A or A+ in Algebra 1/A and seek to study Calculus in their senior year. This course is an axiomatic approach to the basic theorems of Euclidean geometry. It uses an integrated approach to the study of plane and solid geometry, including proofs. A study of the area and volumes of the two-dimensional and three dimensional figures is included in the course. A thorough study of right triangle is taught as a brief introduction to trigonometry. This is a complete course in geometry using hands-on work to discover the concepts of geometry.

Survey of American Music - 0.5 credit
July 24 - Aug 5 (12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Tuition: $425
This 0.5 credit course challenges students to identify characteristics of types of music, a variety of folk music in American History including slave songs, classical music, the blues, jazz, country and western, rock and funk. Course curriculum includes reading, listening and writing assignments related to the music being studied. This class serves as a fine arts credit and social studies elective credit.

Personal Branding - ONLINE - 0.5 credit
June 20 - July 19 (Self paced course with weekly Zoom meetings as needed with teacher.)
Tuition: $350
This project-based course provides students with opportunities to create and utilize a digital portfolio, to develop a skill set essential for success in both college and work environments, and to appropriately communicate using digital tools. This course serves as a vehicle for students to present themselves to real world audiences more effectively. This course fulfills the computer requirement for graduation.

AP Comparative Government & Politics - ONLINE (Grades 11-12) - 0.5 credit
June 20 - July 19 (Textbook required and a lot of independent work.)
Tuition: $350
This 0.5 credit course introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global and economic changes. This is an intellectually challenging online course with readings at a college level. Self-paced with coursework due by certain date to keep students moving through the course. Students are required to take the AP exam in May.
Required Textbook:
Essentials of Comparative Politics With Cases, AP Edition
Edition: 6TH 18
Author: O'Neil, Patrick H.
ISBN: 978-0-393-63927-8

Academic Enrichment Opportunities

Introduction to High School English (Grade 9)
June 20 - June 30
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Tuition: $200 (or $350 total for those enrolling in both English and Math courses)
This non-credit, two-week course is designed for incoming freshmen to prepare for the rigors of high school English, with a focus on grammar, writing skills and summer reading. Emphasis is placed on class participation as well as developing a work ethic for success in 9th grade studies.

Introduction to High School Math (Grade 9)
June 20 - 30
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $200 (or $350 total for those enrolling in both English and Math courses)
This non-credit, two-week course is designed for incoming freshmen to prepare for the rigors of high school mathematics, with a focus on Algebra foundations. Emphasis is placed on reviewing math skills, as well as developing techniques and work habits for success in 9th grade studies.

Credit Recovery

Students must make up any failure or incomplete grade before beginning the next school year.

Dates TBD (Students will be told to report to class dependent upon the amount of work that needs to be completed)

Tuition: $600 for 1 course and $900 for 2 courses

Please do not sell your textbook if you need to make-up a course.

If you have any questions please contact the counseling office at 703-237-1460.

Summer online registration is only open to students who have enrolled at Bishop O'Connell High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Other students should contact Patty Canfield at 703-237-1460 for registration availability.