2025 CRLS Summer Learning Opportunities:

Rise Up
July 7 - 31 | 8 - 12:30PM | CRLS
The Rise Up program is a 4-week program for rising 9th graders identified by Upper School educator teams to help prepare them for a successful start to high school. Eligible students can register here. For more information, contact Rob Kelley.

CRLS Summer Math Preview Program (MPP)
For rising 9th-12th grade CRLS students identified by CRLS as being part of a population who have historically experienced racial or economic marginalization. Students and families will be notified of opportunities to enroll in the various classes. Subjects will include: Algebra I Honors, Algebra II Honors, Geometry Honors, Pre Calculus Honors, AP Calculus, AP Statistics.

For more information, contact your child’s Guidance Counselor or Alysa Breyer. Eligible students will be notified. Students can only sign up for one of these programs.

Bridge to Algebra 1 Program (previously CAMBridge)
June 9 - August 15, 2025
The Bridge to Algebra Program (Comprehensive Algebra Modules) is a self-paced program for all 8th grade students with the opportunity to demonstrate, deepen, and strengthen their mathematical understanding of Algebra 1 standards.

Under the guidance of Upper School and High School educators, you will:

Work through mathematics modules independently at your own pace to build confidence, skills, and understanding.
Attend and engage in guided mandatory synchronous check-ins to engage in mathematical discussions and ensure understanding of content.
Strengthen and deepen your understanding of mathematics to prepare for your 9th grade mathematics experience at CRLS.

For questions about the program Meghan Papalardo. Learn more >>

AP Physics: C Mechanics
An online summer prep course that explores Kinematics which is the first unit covered during the school year. It is open to students who are enrolled in AP Physics C: Mechanics course. Contact your child’s Guidance Counselor or Science Dean of Curriculum, Adelaide Porreca, for more information. Register online >>

CRLS Freshman Academy
July 7 - 29, 2025 | 9AM - 12PM
Rising 9th graders will have the opportunity to experience a 4-week, 4 days a week hybrid orientation designed with flexibility for participation. The purpose is to learn about CRLS and be able to ask questions and meet current staff before their first day of school. Participants will learn about school clubs, support programs, curriculum/classes, navigating the campus, and Google Suite tools/applications. They will also meet other rising 9th graders through this program. Our hope is that incoming 9th graders will feel welcome and part of the community before their first day of high school through this social in depth orientation. For more information, please email Kristin Kelley. Register online >>

Additional Programs:
Office of Student Services
In Person, CRLS | Start and End Times vary by program
Summer services through the Office of Student Services are provided to students with documented risk for significant regression during the summer months. These services are recommended by the student's IEP team, and cannot be signed up for without an IEP outlining the services needed. Questions about summer services eligibility should be directed to your school based IEP team.

Beyond CPS: Additional Summer Opportunities
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students can access Naviance for other summer programming. Once logged in, click on the “College” tab, and then “Enrichment.” Your guidance counselors will be adding information to this tab.

Summer Discovery: Open to all rising 9th-12th EL students
July 7 - August 1 | 8:30AM - 1PM
Summer Discovery is a four-week in-person program for English Learners (EL), entering grades 9-12. The Summer discovery Academy activities will help ELs improve their English and Math skills through project-based activities. Classes will meet 5 times a week, but one day a week, students will go on field trips in the Cambridge and Boston areas. Contact Vera Duarte, Teacher in Charge, EL Department/International Center, for more information.

Cambridge Harvard Summer Academy
July 1- July 29th
The Cambridge Harvard Summer Academy is designed for rising 10th-12th grade students. Eligible students will be contacted and enrolled by their guidance counselor. Direct questions to your child’s Learning Community Guidance Counselor. Eligible students will be notified.

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