Entering 9th grade
This course is intended to both review and develops basic skills in preparation for college preparatory Algebra I. It will examine the properties of the real numbers, solutions of linear equations, inequalities, problem-solving techniques, graphing, factoring, polynomial computation, rational and irrational expressions, as well as an introduction to quadratics. Students should enroll in either session 1 or session 2 according to their scheduling preference; the same curriculum is covered in each session.

Summer 2021 Information - Summer school classes will be offered this upcoming summer.  We anticipate at this time that we will be able to offer the classes in the normal hybrid summer format with the class being a combination of in person and virtual instruction.  If, in June 2021, current state and local guidelines do not allow for in person instruction on campus, the class will still be offered in an entirely virtual format. All Chaminade summer school classes are UC/CS and NCAA approved classes.

Location: West Hills Campus

Session 1: June 21 – July 1
                     8:00 am – 9:30 am 
Session 2: July 6 – July 16
                     8:00 am - 9:30 am
Tuition: $325

Entering 9th grade
This course is designed to review and further develop basic reading, writing and critical thinking in preparation for college preparatory English. Emphasizing the interconnection among these skills, this course focuses on reading comprehension; basic compositional elements and grammar rules to serve coherent, effective written expression; in-depth discussion of literature to develop analysis and interpretation skills. Students should enroll in either session 1 or session 2 according to their scheduling preference; the same curriculum is covered in each session.


Session 1: June 21 – July 1 
                     10:00 am – 1:00 pm 
Session 2: July 6 – July 16
                     10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuition: $500

Entering 9th grade 
The demands of a college preparatory high school can be very challenging to new students who are learning about their new campus, meeting new people, and juggling demanding courses and extracurricular activities. But the challenge can be overcome. This summer session course offers students the tools they need to succeed. Students will acquire important skills including time management, library research, organization, note-taking, listening, critical thinking and writing. They will also familiarize themselves with the Chaminade block schedule and campus. Students will receive their Chaminade laptops as part of this course.

Summer 2021 Information - Summer school classes will be offered this upcoming summer.  We anticipate at this time that we will be able to offer the classes in the normal hybrid summer format with the class being a combination of in person and virtual instruction.  If, in June 2021, current state and local guidelines do not allow for in person instruction on campus, the class will still be offered in an entirely virtual format. All Chaminade summer school classes are UC/CS and NCAA approved classes.

Session 3: July 19 – July 23
                     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $325

Entering 9th grade
The health curriculum focuses on teaching students to make quality decisions on matters relating to their mental, physical, social and emotional health. The class will include units on decision making, self-esteem, healthy relationships, mental health, exercise and fitness, nutrition, human sexuality, substance abuse, bullying, and infectious diseases. This class is taught from a Catholic perspective, keeping in mind our Marianist philosophy. This course is a requirement for graduation from Chaminade for all students. This course is offered to students the summer prior to their 9th-grade year to allow students flexibility in their schedule during the regular school year, providing space for them to participate in programs such as speech and debate and band. Students will receive their Chaminade laptops as part of this course.

Summer 2021 Information - Summer school classes will be offered this upcoming summer.  We anticipate at this time that we will be able to offer the classes in the normal hybrid summer format with the class being a combination of in person and virtual instruction.  If, in June 2021, current state and local guidelines do not allow for in person instruction on campus, the class will still be offered in an entirely virtual format. All Chaminade summer school classes are UC/CS and NCAA approved classes.

Dates: July 6 – July 23
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Tuition: $950

This class does NOT appear on the high school transcript. Algebra 1 Review (ONLINE) is for the student that has already completed an Algebra 1 course in the recent past and needs to review the course before taking Algebra 2 or Geometry. This course is recommended for students who need review in solving equations, multiplying and factoring polynomials, graphing lines, finding slopes of lines and creative ideas of solving word problems. Each lesson gives several examples and explanation of the math topic. Most have videos or games to use to help you learn the topic better. Each lesson has 1 or 2 assignments for you to complete and submit to the teacher for feedback.

Location: Online
Dates: June 14 – July 22
Time: N/A – Class is online
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (virtual)
Tuition: $325

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course presents the traditional Algebra content with modern concepts. Topics for this course will be selected from the AB syllabus. Emphasis is placed on individual work and completion of assigned homework.



Semester 1: June 14th –  July 1
Monday/Wednesday: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm (dates and times for on in person, on campus meetings)
Final Exam: June 30th

Semester 2: July 6 –  July 23
Monday/Wednesday: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm (dates and times for on in person, on campus meetings)
Final Exam: Friday July 23

Location: West Hills Campus
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Virtual)
Tuition: $500 per semester

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course presents the essentials of traditional Euclidean Geometry with an introduction to some Modern Geometry. Topics for this course will include fundamental theorems, constructions, and area-volume type applications.

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course presents the traditional Algebra II/Trigonometry content with modern concepts. Topics for this course will be selected from the AB syllabus. Emphasis is placed on individual work and completion of assigned homework.

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course emphasizes the analysis of functions to provide a fundamental background for the study of Calculus. Topics for this course include solutions of polynomial equations, complex numbers, vectors and the extension on the study of trigonometric and logarithmic functions.

Entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
This class does NOT appear on the high school transcript. Algebra 1 Review (ONLINE) is for the student that has already completed an Algebra 1 course in the recent past and needs to review the course before taking Algebra 2 or Geometry. This course is recommended for students who need review in solving equations, multiplying and factoring polynomials, graphing lines, finding slopes of lines and creative ideas of solving word problems. Each lesson gives several examples and explanation of the math topic. Most have videos or games to use to help you learn the topic better. Each lesson has 1 or 2 assignments for you to complete and submit to the teacher for feedback.

Location: Online
Dates: June 14 – July 22
Time: N/A – Class is online
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (no office hours on July 2)
Tuition: $325

Entering 10th - 12th grade
This lab-based course is designed to give the student a basic but thorough introduction to biological science. Topics in this course include cells, biological chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and genetics. Class sessions are designed to complete lab requirements for the course. The bulk of written coursework will be conducted through Blackboard.

 Entering 10th - 12th grade
This lab-based course is designed to give students an introduction to the scientific method. Topics in this course include atomic theory, kinetic theory, solution, the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy effects in chemical reactions, equilibrium, acids, and bases, and oxidation-reduction. Class sessions are designed to complete lab requirements for the course. The bulk of written coursework will be conducted through Blackboard.

Entering 10th grade
This course is intended to focus on two major areas of study: literature and composition. The freshman writing program includes an intensive study of sentence structure, paragraph development, and early forms of the five-paragraph essay. Literature study is genre-based, including a unit on mythology.

Entering 11th grade
This course is designed to focus on five genres of American Literature: essay, novel, short story, drama, and poetry. The writing component emphasizes the longer expository essay and writing about literature. Students are also taught the basics of research skills.

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course includes the study of English epics, dramas, short stories, satires, and poetry from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twentieth century. The writing component includes literary analysis, essay tests, and research skills.

Entering 12th grade – Chaminade students only
This intensive accelerated writing course is most suitable for incoming seniors who are already strong, proficient writers. Condensing the regular 18-week curriculum into four weeks, the course is designed to reinforce and further develop the critical reading, thinking, and writing skills that students need for success in their college courses. In a process-centered writing program that includes feedback and revision, students write research-based argumentative essays in a variety of rhetorical modes encountered at the college level. Each day, students will have either a rough draft or a final draft of an essay due. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Critical Thinking and Composition graduation requirement. This course is taught in a blended format, which means students should have regular and dependable access to the internet, a proficient understanding of the course’s software, and the maturity and discipline to be a self-motivated learner.

Prerequisite Students must have an “A” or a “B” in their most recent Honors English course or an “A” in their most recent College Prep English course. Students who do not meet this requirement must apply with the prior signed consent of the English Department Chairperson or the Academic Vice-Principal.

Mon. June 7, Wed. June 9, Fri June 11 – Open Writing Lab (optional)
Mon June 14, Wed June 16, Fri June 18 – Open Writing Lab (REQUIRED) 
Mon. June 21, Wed. June 23, Fri. June 24 – Open Writing Lab (optional)
Final Exam: Monday, June 28 Mandatory

Location: West Hills Campus
Date: June 7 – June 28 
Monday/Wednesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am (dates and times are in person, on campus meeting times)
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (VIRTUAL X-BLOCKTIMES)
Tuition: $950

Entering 10th - 12th grade
The course develops an awareness of place; develops location skills and understanding; explores the interaction of humans and their environment; analyzes human movement; and develops an understanding of selected world regions and their cultural, economic, and political characteristics.


Dates: June 9 – June 25
Tuesday/Thursday: 11:15 am – 12:45 am (VIRTUAL LIVE SESSION TIMES)
Final Exam: June 25

Location: ONLINE/West Hills Campus
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuition: $500

Entering 10th - 12th grade
This course follows a chronological yet thematic approach that examines the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that occurred in the world from the Modern Era through the Post-Cold War Era.

Entering 10th - 12th grade
The curriculum of this course is designed to introduce students to an overview of the development, progression, and interconnectedness of ideas and events in the Americas, specifically the United States of America. The course begins with the resolution of problems in the Civil War and Reconstruction period. With greater focus, the course moves to explore and analyze the challenges presented to the American people with the Industrial Revolution and the causes and results of the World Wars. Finally, the course investigates the nature of the United States’ role in world affairs with its increasing involvement in international trade and diplomacy during the late nineteenth and the majority of the twentieth century. The course concludes with the examination of both the Cold War Era and its impact on the United States’ international position today and the Civil Rights Movement.

Entering 10th – 11th grade
Listening for comprehension and speaking within a limited scope is the goal of the course. Emphasis is on the correct use of basic language structures in speaking, reading, and writing.

Entering 10th – 11th grade
This course builds upon material from Spanish I. It expands reading and speaking skills and continues the practice of the correct use of grammar and verb forms, as well as idioms. Students’ listening comprehension is enhanced in a lab setting with the use of audio cassettes of native speakers. Almost all of the instruction is in Spanish.

Entering 10th - 12th grade
This course provides an introduction to the sacred scriptures and to the unfolding of salvation history, with a particular focus on Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of salvation history. Revelation, both Divine and natural, is explored, as are inspiration, interpretation, and exegesis. The course guides the students in coming to know the people of salvation history, including the early leaders of Israel; the judges, kings, and the prophets; and the history of salvation as revealed in the New Testament. The students also learn about the role of the scriptures in the life of faith for the individual as well as for the life of the Church.

Entering 10th - 12th grade
In this course, the students encounter Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of Divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus, salvation, and discipleship as a response to God’s love.

Summer 2021 Information - Summer school classes will be offered this upcoming summer.  We anticipate at this time that we will be able to offer the classes in the normal hybrid summer format with the class being a combination of in person and virtual instruction.  If, in June 2021, current state and local guidelines do not allow for in person instruction on campus, the class will still be offered in an entirely virtual format. All Chaminade summer school classes are UC/CS and NCAA approved classes.

Entering 11th - 12th grade
In this course, the students encounter Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity. This course leads the students toward a deeper understanding of Divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus, salvation, and discipleship as a response to God’s love.

Entering 11th - 12th grade
This course guides the students in exploring and understanding the Catholic Church, as well as its origin, structure, and mission. Additionally, the course addresses the roles of the hierarchy, those in religious life, and the laity in supporting the mission of the Church. Particular attention is paid to the global presence of the Church as a light to all people.


Location: ONLINE/West Hills Campus
Instructor Office Hours: Fridays 9:00 am – 11:00 am (no office hours July 3)
Tuition: $500

Entering 12th grade
Sacraments provide an opportunity to encounter Christ in a full and real way. The focus of this course is to help the students to learn about the Seven Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, in order to enable them to more fully participate in them. The course also explores the history, scriptural foundation, and current practices of the sacraments.

Entering 12th grade
Students face countless choices and challenges in their daily lives. This course addresses how a relationship with Christ and the Church can lead to choices that are in accord with God’s plan. The students learn what it means to live as a disciple of Christ and how the Church strengthens this discipleship.