Summer 2025: Academic Recharge
Our summer sessions are designed to help students learn and practice the skills necessary to excel in their upcoming courses.
Classes are small (eight students max) to ensure we meet everyone’s needs.
When students learn new content engagingly, have time to practice their skills, and receive personalized, timely feedback from our teachers, they will enter the year feeling confident. We can help you get the school year off to a great start.
Academic Recharge Course Descriptions:
AP Prep
(all classes are virtual via zoom)
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For high school students going into AP World
3-Week Course, Twelve 75-minute Sessions — $1278
Dates:
July 14-17, July 21-24, July 28-31
4-5:15 pm PDT
Our AP prep courses are taught by experienced teachers and designed to help students get a jump start on their courses, easing the beginning of the school year. We cover essential skills, including reading and note-taking for AP texts, planning for and tackling various DBQs and LEQs, active study strategies, and historical themes. This course is perfect for students taking their first AP history course or who want a little more ease in their school year.
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High School Students going into AP History Courses
1-Week Course, Four 1-Hour Sessions — $340
Dates:
August 4-7, 4-5pm PDT
August 11-14, 4-5pm PDT
Prep for the Written Portion of AP History Courses.
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Our AP prep courses are taught by experienced teachers and designed to help students get a jump start on their courses, easing the beginning of the school year. We cover essential skills, including reading and note-taking for AP texts, planning for and tackling various DBQs and LEQs, and active study strategies. This course is perfect for students taking their first AP history course or who want a little more ease in their school year.
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For all students taking AP Spanish
2-Week Course, Eight 1-Hour Sessions — $680
Dates: July 7-10, July 14-17
4-5pm PDT
This advanced Spanish course is designed for Spanish 4, 5, AP, or IB students to hone their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will read and analyze authentic texts like news articles, literature, and essays from Spanish-speaking cultures. They will participate in oral and written discussions on the global themes of identity, family, science, and contemporary life. They will develop advanced listening comprehension through podcasts, interviews, and cultural videos.
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HS Students going into AP US History
3-Week Course, Twelve 75-Minute Sessions
July 14-17, July 21-24, July 28-31
4:00-5:15pm PDT
Our AP prep courses are taught by experienced teachers and designed to help students get a jump start on their courses, easing the beginning of the school year. We cover essential skills, including reading and note-taking for AP texts, planning for and tackling various DBQs and LEQs, active study strategies, and historical themes. This course is perfect for students taking their first AP history course or who want a little more ease in their school year.
Middle School
(all classes are virtual via zoom)
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Middle School Reading and Writing Course
For all middle school students
2-Week Course, Eight 1-Hour Sessions — $680
July 7-10, July 14-17
Aug 4-7, Aug 11-14
July 21-24, July 28-31
4:00-5:00pm PDT
Reading and writing are the basis for high school, college, and career success. Our course is designed to build those fundamental skills and allow students to go into the school year with confidence. The course will cover reading and note-taking strategies, sentence structure, paragraph structure, embedding evidence, topic sentences, conclusion sentences, revising, and editing.
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Organizational Skills, Study Skills, and Executive Functioning for Middle School
For all Middle School students1-Week Course, Four 1-Hour Sessions — $680
July 21-24
July 28-31
August 4-7
4:00-5:00pm PDT
Executive functioning skills undergird success. Executive functioning skills allow us to plan, start, persevere, and finish every task in our lives. We will practice using EF tools and strategies during our sessions and set up systems for the upcoming school year, enabling students to start the year feeling confident and prepared. Seasoned EF coaches teach our course and cover self-awareness, planning and prioritizing, goal setting, task initiation, goal-directed persistence, and understanding your school's expectations. We aim to give students and parents practical tools and strategies that last a lifetime.
High School
(all classes are virtual via zoom)
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Organizational Skills, Study Skills, and Executive Functioning for High School
For All High School Students
1-Week Course, Four 1-Hour Sessions — $340
Dates:
July 21-24
July 28-31
August 4-7
5:15-6:15 pm PDT
Executive functioning skills undergird success. Executive functioning skills allow us to plan, start, persevere, and finish every task in our lives. We will practice using EF tools and strategies during our sessions and create systems for the upcoming school year, enabling students to start the year feeling confident and prepared. Seasoned EF coaches teach our course and cover self-awareness, planning and prioritizing, goal setting, task initiation, goal-directed persistence, and understanding your school's expectations. We aim to give students and parents practical tools and strategies that last a lifetime.
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2-Week Course, Eight 1-Hour Sessions — $680 (2 weeks)
High School Reading and Writing Course
For all high school students
July 21-24, July 28-31
July 7-10, July 14-17
4:00-5:00pm PDT
Reading and writing are the basis for success in high school, college, and career. Our course is designed to build those fundamental skills and allow students to go into the school year with confidence. The course will cover reading and note-taking strategies, sentence structure, paragraph and essay structure, embedding evidence, topic sentences, conclusion sentences, revising and editing.
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One Week, Four 1-Hour Sessions $340
August 11-14
5:15 - 6:30 pm PDT
Take your writing to the next level by focusing on clarity and higher-order thinking. After a brief review of sentence structure, students will practice writing right-branching sentences, introductory phrases, and transitions to improve flow and increase nuance. Students will also work on topic sentences, embedding evidence, conclusion sentences, and writing formats.
Language
(all classes are virtual via zoom)
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Spanish Review and Spanish Prep Course
All students taking Spanish 1 or 2 or need review and practice for 3
1-Week Course, Four 1-Hour Sessions — $340
2-Week Course, Eight 1-Hour Sessions — $680
Dates:July 28-31, August 4-7
August 4-7
4:00-5:00pm PDT
This Spanish course is designed for students entering Spanish 1 or 2 who want to brush up on their practical Spanish speaking and listening skills and get a jump on the school year. Students will learn basic vocabulary and expressions related to everyday topics like greetings, family, weather, and daily routines. They will practice simple conversations, including introductions, asking and answering personal questions, and ordering food. They will also practice reading simple texts like signs, menus, schedules, and basic descriptions and write brief sentences and personal information, including names, addresses, and simple messages.
Summer Academic Recharge FAQs
How many students will be in each course?
We aim to keep our classes small to meet each student's needs. Each course will have a minimum of four students and no more than eight students.
What will my student get out of this course?
Your students will be introduced to and practice skills to help them succeed next year. Based on the work they completed, they will end the course with a guide to use next year. They will also get personalized feedback and encouragement along the way.
Will we receive an outline for the course?
Yes! These will be in your inbox one week before the first session.
Will my student get HW during the summer course?
No, we will not be assigning homework.
How should my student prepare for the course?
We want students to arrive ready to work by being well-rested, having a stable internet connection, and sitting in a quiet workspace. They should also bring any information they have about their class.
Where are Academic Recharge sessions held?
All sessions are virtual via zoom.
How do payments work?
After you submit your inquiry form for your desired summer session, you will receive an email with an invoice you can pay with a credit card or ACH.
Once you have paid the balance, your student's place in the course will be secured.
What happens after we sign up? Where do we find the link to the course?
After you fill out this inquiry form to let us know which session you are interested in, you will receive an invoice to secure your spot within three business days.
You will also receive an email inviting you and your students to log-in to TutorBird which will allow you to see a calendar. In the calendar, you will find a Zoom link for the sessions.
Tutorbird allows you to sync its calendar to your regular online calendar.
What if my student misses a session?
Since the courses are so short and the classes so small, we cannot offer make-up sessions. However, your student can access the slide deck and work from the missed session.
What if my plans change and my student cannot attend?
We can issue a 50% refund up to four weeks before the start of the course. After that date, we will no longer be able to give refunds.
Our Mission
We provide personalized academic coaching to equip students with the confidence and skills they need to succeed as independent learners.
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K-5
With our younger students, we focus on strengthening the basics. From phonics to number sense, we employ a multi-sensory approach to keep learners engaged and ensure the concepts stick.
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Middle School
In middle school, we meet students wherever they are in their mid-level education. Whether it’s general comprehension, executive functioning, or advanced subjects, we find the right solution for each learner.
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High School
We understand that challenges in high school can be affected by the social environment. Our empathic approach helps students feel supported at every level, including AP and IB classes.
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College and Beyond
College looks different for everyone. No matter your age, we match advanced subjects with foundational cognitive skills. We welcome life-long learners at any level of education.
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Multi-Year Coaching
Learning isn’t limited to any one grade. Coaching is optimized when we can work with students over time, developing skills and growing with them. We are invested in everyone’s long-term success and love to be there at multiple stages of the journey.
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Educators
Teaching in the classroom brings specific challenges that often limit opportunities for individualized learning. Our coaches combine our customized one-on-one insights with in-school experience to lead training sessions for educators.