Does my student need to be in full uniform to attend summer classes?
No, they may wear appropriate street clothes for class. We do not require students to be in full uniform for summer classes.
Does my student need to wear a PE uniform if they are taking the PE class over the summer?
No, they may wear appropriate athletic clothing if they are taking PE over the summer. You do not need to purchase a gym uniform for summer PE.
Is my student able to miss any classes? If so, how many may they miss?
Summer school students are permitted to miss one class with prior approval from the Dean of Academics, Sister Catherine Hill, IHM. Much is covered in class each day due to the condenses nature of the class which is why we have this policy.
Is lunch provided?
No, we do not provide lunch to students over the summer. We also do not have a cafeteria preparing daily meals for purchase during the summer months. Students may pack a lunch to bring with them if their class meets after 12:00 p.m. Otherwise, there isn’t a break for lunch.
When will we receive information on where the class meets so my student knows where to go on their first day of class?
You will receive classroom and teacher information closer to the start date of class. On their first day of summer school, students will enter through Bishop O’Connell’s main entrance (Door #1) and will proceed to the appropriate classroom based on the information they receive from us. They should not enter through any other doors of the school for security reasons.
When is the last day to register for a summer course?
The last day to register for a summer class is Friday, June 6, 2025. However, many classes will fill up before the last day of registration.
If plans change and I need to drop my summer course, what is the last day to do so?
If the student needs to cancel summer course registration for any reason, a parent/guardian needs to make the request by email to summerstudies@bishopoconnell.org at least one week prior to the start of the course.
What is the refund policy?
Full refunds are available for cancellations made one week before the first class meeting. If notice is given within the week prior to the first day of the course, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the summer course start date. Course fees will be refunded to the original payment method or credited to the student's FACTS account, as designated by the purchaser.
Do you offer financial aid for summer school?
No, financial aid is only offered for the standard school year. Summer school is not covered or included in financial aid awards.