Albany High Summer School
Enrichment Courses for First-Time Credit
New this year we are also offering enrichment opportunities for students to take first-time credit in a variety of courses. These course are open to students entering grades 9-12, with the exception of those who need to attend our Credit Recovery Summer Program.
If you are looking for our Credit Recovery Summer Program needed for summer graduation, please visit that program's page.
These courses are open to City School District of Albany students entering grades 9-12, with the exception of those who need to attend our Credit Recovery Summer Program. Any student interested in participating should complete the pre-registration form below.
After students complete the form, guidance will register students and send out schedules via email and mail.
Apply to the program
Students wishing to particpate in the program who have not registered can sign up on Tuesday, July 6 with counselor Jill Lastarza in the Leadership Academy office in the new building.
Program details
| Apply by | Preregister by July 2 |
|---|---|
| Grades | entering 9-12 |
| Start date | July 6 |
| End date | Aug. 11 |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday only; no classes on Fridays |
| Location(s) | Albany High School |
- Computer Applications
- Digital Audio Workstation
- Health
- Journalism (UHS)
- Multicultural Studies
- Studio in Art
Course availability is subject to change based on budget, enrollment and/ or staffing issues.
Grades for students will be based on a minimum of 10 high priority assignments. Students in classes on the Apex online platform must earn a minimum of 65 to earn course credit.
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the New York State Education Department has cancelled the August 2021 Regents exams, meaning students will not be required to complete them in order to graduate.
All in-person City School District of Albany students are reminded to bring their district-issued Chromebooks with them each day.
Non-district students who reside in the City of Albany are responsible for meeting their own technology needs.
Please contact your school counselor for more information.
All students who attend in person summer school will receive one CDTA pass. The pass will be activated for the months of July and August. There will be a fee for lost passes.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all onsite students.
Have questions?
If you have questions about the program, you can contact your child's guidance counselor or:
Citizenship Academy Assistant Principal
Leadership Academy Assistant Principal
