Summer School 2025

Summer School 2025 - June 2-June 26

As a Summer School student, you are still expected to abide by the basic Student Code of Conduct adopted by Cathedral High School. In addition, there are expectations and requirements of summer school. By taking part in summer school classes and activities you are agreeing to abide by these rules and expectations.

Summer School Hours

Morning Sessions 8:00-11:30 am
Afternoon Sessions noon-3:30 pm

Summer school courses cost $600 per course. All summer school charges will be billed and paid through your Cathedral school account.

Attendance Policy

Due to the shortened schedule for summer school. 100% attendance is expected. If an emergency arises and your student must be absent from school, please call the attendance line and report the absence at 317-968-7496, then option 1.

Missing more than two (2) days of any class will result in a grade reduction of 4% per day for each day missed beyond those two (2) days. If you are aware that you will miss more than two days or if you know you will be unable to attend final exams on June 26, you should not sign up for summer school! This would include family vacations, service trips, or extracurricular activities. Absences for school-related academic activities must be pre-approved by the administration.

Summer School Expectations

Summer School Cost

Online, Hybrid, and Asynchronous Expectations

Attendance, Participation & Communication
- Students are expected to attend each class. Attendance will be based on the student's presence and active engagement during the online class. If an emergency arises and your student must be absent from class, please call the attendance line and report the absence at 317-968-7496, then option 1.
- Students will submit work in a timely manner. Online classwork will be submitted by the end of the period. Homework will be submitted by the start of the following day’s class. (8a or 12p).
- Students will correspond with teachers in an appropriate manner. Teachers will teach the students proper communication methods on the first day of class to establish communication norms.
Online Dress Code
- Students are expected to be appropriately dressed with Christian modesty.

Drop Off and Pick Up Protocol

Drop off and pickup will be in the senior lot (the lot next to the Welch Activity Center). Please do not drop off or pick up on the circle. Below is a diagram of where you should drop off and pick up. Students will enter through door #2.

We cannot have students loitering on campus for extended periods of time unsupervised. Students should be picked up at the conclusion of their class unless they are transitioning directly to an extracurricular activity on campus. Students that take a class during the morning session cannot stay on campus unless the extracurricular activity they are staying for is immediately after the morning session.

Breakfast and Lunch Options

Freshman and new students will receive their lunch cards at the new student and freshman orientation. Click here for more Cathedral food service information.

Students staying on campus between the morning and afternoon sessions are permitted to either bring a packed lunch or purchase one from the cafeteria. The cafeteria and kitchen will be open and have limited options available each day for lunch between the morning and afternoon class sessions.

The cafeteria or outdoor dining areas are the only areas where food is allowed during summer school. Students are responsible for keeping the tables they use clean and tidy. This includes throwing away trash and wiping tables if necessary. Students must vacate the cafeteria before the beginning of the afternoon session at 12:00 pm.

Dress Code

All summer school students are to follow the "school year" dress code. All dress code items can be purchased in the Cathedral bookstore. This includes uniform shirts, hoodies and pants. For questions regarding uniforms, please call the Cathedral Spirit Shop at 317-968-7388 (open limited hours in the summer).

You can purchase all uniform items from our bookstore or online at cathedralspiritshop.com.

All students must wear the Cathedral long or short-sleeved logo shirts available only in the Cathedral Bookstore.
Only a Cathedral uniform sweatshirt or sweater may be worn over the logo shirt.
Cathedral's uniform pants are khaki pants that are purchased at Cathedral. Pants should be worn properly around the waist. Pants that are altered or cut in any way will not be permitted.
Hats, sunglasses, head wraps, dew-rags, beads and hair picks are not permitted.
As during the regular school year, Fridays will be "activity days" and Cathedral spirit t-shirts or sweatshirts may be worn with uniform pants.
PE students may wear any shorts with a Cathedral spirit shirt or a solid colored t-shirt. Socks and tennis shoes are required. Also, all belongings are locked up safely in a room inside the cafeteria during class. Students needing to change for Afternoon PE can do so in the locker rooms or in restrooms between the AM and PM sessions.

Class Materials

Phones/Valuables

While we understand students will want/need to have phones to be able to contact parents at the conclusion of classes, phones are not allowed to be out/used during class time unless allowed by their teacher. (8:00-11:30 & 12:00-3:30). Phones are permitted to be out and used in the cafeteria at the conclusion of classes. If a student does choose to bring a phone or other valuables to campus, they are responsible for them. PE classes will have a room available that is locked during class for bags.

Discipline

Summer school students are expected to follow all Cathedral rules and expectations that we adhere to during the regular school year. Students who fail to follow the Cathedral Student Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action by teachers and administrators. This can include the student being asked to not return in the fall if the administration does not feel the student meets the expectations of a Cathedral student.

Summer School Course Offerings

Apologetics

Prerequisite:

Open to juniors and seniors.

Course Description:

In this class, students will learn why the Church teaches what it does and how to defend the Church’s position on key issues. We’ll look at the fundamental questions that confront the faith, the history of disputes, and how the answers they came to, and learn how to address the biggest questions confronting the faith today. This course is for those who enjoy philosophy, debating, discussion-oriented classes, diving deeper into Church teaching, or questioning key teachings of the faith.

Composition

Morning - Hybrid Class

Open to juniors and seniors in College Prep or Academic level English.

This course focuses on correct grammatical usage, punctuation, and sentence structure by implementing them in the writing process. Students are assigned narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive compositions. Emphasis is placed on composing, editing, and revision. Journaling is incorporated as a writing strategy. As preparation for the college application process, one of the college advisors will talk to the class, disseminate information, and answer questions. Students will research three possible college choices and create a PowerPoint presentation on them. They will then choose one of the three colleges, do more in-depth research, and write an expository essay. Additionally, students will create a resume and write a college essay. These documents are then given to the college advisors to keep on file.

Debate

Online - Afternoon Class
Juniors & Seniors Only

Prerequisite:

This course is open to juniors concurrently enrolled in English Language and Composition, AP. This course is also open to seniors in any level of English who have completed one semester of Speech, have received an English teacher recommendation, and have approval from the Debate teacher.

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who want to learn the technique of competitive debating. Concentration will be on development of the skills of researching, speaking, listening, reasoning, and organizing. Students learn the art of facilitation and will devise and perform both policy and value debates over the course of the semester, writing outlines and constructive before each, as well as self-evaluations after. Students will participate in four to five debates over the course of the semester culminating in a final debate which will serve as their exam.

Economics

Online
Juniors and Seniors only

Prerequisite:

This course is a graduation requirement open to juniors concurrently enrolled in Academic English or AP English Language and Composition, and seniors concurrently enrolled in College Prep or Academic English.

Course Description:

This is the introductory course to the study of economics. This course is broken down into two surveys; roughly two weeks of microeconomics and two weeks of macroeconomics. The microeconomic section will focus on the allocation of scarce resources and the rational decision-making process involved to mitigate the situation. It will examine comparative economic systems, efficiency in production and allocation, supply and demand, international trade, and decisions made by firms and industries. The macroeconomic section focuses on the US national economy and the role and effect it has on businesses. There will be units covering the role of government, measuring the economy, national income, and economic stabilization through fiscal and monetary policy.

Etymology

Morning Class - Hybrid
Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Etymology is a language studies course which includes the study and application of the derivation of English words and word families from their roots in ancient and modern languages. Students analyze meanings of English words by examining and memorizing the meanings of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students analyze the connotative and denotative meaning of words in a variety of contexts and the reasons for language change.

This is a hybrid online course. Students will be required, at specified times, to attend class in person for the purposes of assessment and help with course work.

Faith in Film

Asynchronous
Open to Juniors and Senior only

Through the medium of film in the 20th and 21st centuries, this course will investigate the mysteries of Christian anthropology, the proper religious understanding of faith, the Paschal Mystery in everyday life, and the approach to the spiritual life. In conjunction with movies, students will also examine Church documents and writings pertaining to living faith in modern life.

Health

Online - Morning Class
In-Person - Morning and Afternoon

Prerequisite:

None. Open to freshmen and sophomores.

Course Description:

Analyze the importance of a commitment to lifetime wellness by exploring the effect of health behaviors on one’s quality of life. Exhibit first aid and safety skills, delve into proper nutritional habits, and personal health practices. Analyze universal health issues, such as environmental and community health, and broaden knowledge of emotional and mental health, substance abuse, and disease prevention and control.

Latin 3 Honors

Hybrid - Morning Class

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of Latin II or equivalent or permission of the teacher.

Course Description:

St. Augustine of Hippo remains as a foundational writer and thinker of the early church, only recently incorporated as the state religion of the Roman Empire. Augustine’s Confessiones traces his own conversion, outlining his theology and reflections on his own life and relationship to God. This class will read Augustine’s first book, with a focus placed on comprehensible input, grammatical development, and the evolution of Latin from the Classical Period. This class will serve as one semester of Latin 3, and can be taken in addition to or in place of the Spring Semester of Latin 3.

Personal Finance

Physical Education

In-Person - Morning and Afternoon

Prerequisite:

None. Open to freshmen and sophomores.

Course Description:

Promote physical activity as a lifetime commitment. Emphasize skill development and application of rules and strategies in the following areas: health-related fitness activities, aerobic exercise, team, and individual sports, outdoor pursuits, dance, and recreational games. Active participation in all activities is expected.

Speech

Hybrid - Morning
Sophomores and Juniors

Prerequisite:

This course is a Cathedral graduation requirement open to sophomores and juniors concurrently enrolled in College Prep or Academic English. Students may substitute ACP Public Speaking or Intro to Acting to satisfy the Speech requirement when taken senior year.

Course Description:

Students learn how to effectively use oral communication in all areas of public speaking. Students learn the fundamentals and techniques of organizing, researching and presenting material for individual speeches.

World Religions

Hybrid - Afternoon Class
Juniors & Seniors Only

Prerequisite:

Open to juniors and seniors.

Course Description:

This course engages students in an overview of the religions around the world, including, but not limited to, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, and Islam. Through an exploration of religious beliefs, students will be able to understand the basic similarities and differences of religious traditions and their relationship with Catholic Christianity. By strengthening the students’ own faith and developing more awareness for the cultural and historical worldviews, students will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Questions or Concerns

Use this guide for addressing concerns involving classes:

Classroom teacher (contact info provided on first day of class)
Summer School Administrator - Bill Peebles (bpeebles@gocathedral.com)
Summer School Administrator - Howard Fogel (hfogel@gocathedral.com)

We look forward to serving you!