Summer Academy

Overview

Summer Academy is open to all current TCAPS High School students. Summer Academy is a great opportunity for students needing to recover credits to remain on track to graduate.

2025 Classes and Teacher Support

TCAPS Summer Academy is a hybrid model of an online platform with in-person teacher support and/or workspace. Classes combine the best of highly qualified TCAPS teachers with the effective use of interactive technology. The programs provide rich multimedia presentations that engage students in the learning process.

  • Hosted at Traverse City High School, Compass Learning Center

  • Online classes are open on July 1 and close on July 31 

  • In-person support sessions are available July 7 - July 31 on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Traverse City High School,  Compass Learning Center

2025 Summer Academy Orientation

  • A drop-in orientation session and computer pick-up will be held at Traverse City High School, Compass Learning Center on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • There is no cost for TCAPS Summer Academy

Credit Recovery Information (CR)

Credit Recovery classes are for students who did not receive credit for a course and earned a 50% or higher in the course. 

  • Attendance Requirement: Support session, daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Teacher Support: Highly-qualified TCAPS teachers will be available for questions and troubleshooting.
  • Pacing Support: Progress will be monitored with home communication twice per week to help support ongoing participation and pacing. 
  • Completion Requirement: Once a course is completed at the set proficiency level, the course is concluded and credit is awarded. TCAPS students will not need to follow-up. Students can finish courses prior to the end of Summer Academy. 
  • Course Allotment: Up to two courses can be taken at any given time.

Initial Course Information (IC)

Students that are interested in earning initial credit for a high school course, during Summer 2024, may do so via Michigan Virtual High School (MIVHS). Courses taken for the first time through MIVHS will allow students to fulfill a graduation requirement to either accelerate to the next course level or free up scheduling space for a different class during the school year. All of these courses will be done completely independently of TCAPS through the same online platform that TCAPS students take during the school year. MIVHS offers quality course credit and grades that will transfer to a student's TCAPS transcript and will be recognized by most colleges and the NCAA Clearinghouse. 

Please view the Original Credit Courses for additional information on enrolling your student through Michigan Virtual High School (MIVHS).


Courses Offered

Mathematics

  • Algebra 1 (A CR, B CR,)
  • Geometry (A CR, B CR,)
  • Algebra 2 (A CR, B CR,)
  • Personal Finance (one semester course, CR)

Science

  • Biology (A CR, B CR,)
  • Chemistry (A CR, B CR,)
  • Environmental Science (A CR, B CR,)
  • Physics (A CR, B CR,)

ELA

  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • ELA 9 (A CR, B CR,)
  • ELA 10 (A CR, B CR,)
  • ELA 11 (A CR, B CR,)
  • ELA 12 (A CR) -  B semesters are available by counselor request only due to the senior research project requirement.

Social Sciences and History

  • US History (A CR, B CR,)
  • World History (A CR, B CR,)
  • Civics (one semester course, CR) - Civic participation is a requirement

Registration

Current TCAPS students can register by filling out the 2025 Summer School Registration Form. Enrollment must be completed by June 12. 

Contact Information

  • Central High School Counseling Office, 231.933.6540

  • West Senior High School Counseling Office, 231.933.7703

  • Traverse City High School Office, 231.933.5860

  • Summer Academy Office, Traverse City High School 231.933.5890

  • Summer Academy Director, Michael Livengood 231.933.5907