Bridges
$440
8/4 - 8/8
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This course is open only to incoming Lakeside 9th graders.

Bridges provides structured support for rising Lakeside 9th graders transitioning to high school. The one-week program is designed to help students prepare for coursework and student life at Lakeside Upper School. The activities, panels, and workshops scheduled during this week emphasize effective studying, organizational strategies, digital literacy, and self-advocacy skills. The program features morning workshops followed by several afternoon community-building activities.

Bridges is geared toward students who would benefit from increased familiarity with the Lakeside campus and school culture leading into their 9th-grade year, as well as students who would like to improve their organizational and study skills. No prerequisites. This is a skill-building course that is ungraded and earns no credit. 

College Essay Writing
$650
6/23 - 6/27
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ever wonder what admissions officers really look for in a personal statement? Intended for rising seniors who want to devote a full week to the college essay writing process, this course offers students support and guidance through what can be an intimidating enterprise. This course provides a structured environment for students to brainstorm, draft, and revise their college essay. With personalized support from a Lakeside college counselor--and using models taken from successful essays--students will work through all stages of the writing process. By the end of the week, students who participate fully should have at least one strong draft of their personal essay completed. Open to rising seniors only. This is an ungraded course earning no credit.

SAT Prep (in-person and online sessions)
$950
7/7 - 7/18 - in-person session; mock exams 7/8 and 7/15
7/21 - 8/1 - online session; mock exams 7/22 and 7/29
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This two-week course will be taught by professionals from Applerouth Tutoring Services. The course will focus on all the new digital adaptive SAT and will be dynamically tailored to meet the needs of individuals and the group. The curriculum includes content and strategies for reading, writing, and math, alongside strategies specific to the digital adaptive test. Students will learn how to manage their attention, working memory, and other mental resources to approach the test methodically and consistently. The course will provide a variety of opportunities to practice these strategies through classwork, homework, and two full-length practice tests. Every student will receive Applerouth's Guide to the Digital SAT and Applerouth Online Prep program; all practice tests will be digital. Open to rising juniors and seniors only. This is an ungraded course earning no credit.

K581 Intro to Computer Science 
$1165
6/23 - 7/11
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

This course is open to all students with little or no programming experience who want to go beyond just using computer applications. Computer Science I is an introduction to how computers work and how to write software. Technical expertise or prior programming experience is not required, only an open mind and a willingness to experiment, explore, and have some serious fun. Students will learn some basics of programming in the Python language by writing a series of programs defined by their instructor. They will then have the opportunity to follow their own interests and pursue more complex projects that may require them to learn new, more advanced programming techniques. Quizzes will be used to check understanding of basic programming concepts, but the majority of the grade will be determined by successful completion of teacher- and student-defined projects. This course is designed as an introductory experience for students who are curious about computers and programming, but who have limited or no formal training. No prerequisites. This is a graded course earning one semester of credit.

K585 Intermediate Computer Science 1 (FULL)
$1165
6/23 - 7/11
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

This fast-paced course introduces students to computer programming through the Java language. The course begins by studying elementary algorithms, data types, flow of control, user input, file input/output, recursion and some graphical applications using procedural programming techniques. Problem analysis, planning, coding, and debugging will be emphasized for each project. This course will also teach principles and techniques of software engineering (software life cycle, programming practices, etc.). Students with a programming background in Java or another language can refine their skills by choosing to complete more complex projects. This course when combined with Computer Science III prepares students for success on the AP Computer Science Exam in May. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Computer Science or by department placement. This is a graded course earning one semester of credit.

K586 Intermediate Computer Science 2
$1165
7/14 - 8/1
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

This course is a continuation of Computer Science II covering object-oriented programming and inheritance in Java, more advanced data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees), and the efficiency and complexity algorithms (particularly searching, sorting). Problem analysis, planning, coding, and debugging will be emphasized for each project. This course prepares students for success on the AP Computer Science Exam in May. Students also design and complete an independent project, culminating in a presentation to the class at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Computer Science 1 or by department placement. This is a graded course earning one semester of credit.

9th/10th Grade Writing
$950
7/14 - 8/1
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

This course will provide training in different modes of writing, particularly analytical writing, to help students at the 9th- and 10th-grade levels. Special attention will be paid to critical thinking, organization, clarity, proper use of grammar and punctuation, and citation protocol. Students will study various short works of literature (stories, poems, plays, and essays) to orient writing tasks and will engage in conferencing as well as peer-editing workshops to work through various drafts. No prerequisites. This is a skill-building course that is ungraded and earns no credit.

Please see our Lakeside Summer Institute: Making History course at the top of this page.

K510 Algebra 2
$2,325
6/23 – 8/1
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

The course focuses on the analysis of functions and their applications while introducing students to a variety of topics in discrete mathematics. After exploring the algebraic, graphical, and numerical properties of general functions, specific types of functions will be examined from these perspectives. The course will examine each of the following families of functions: linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric. Additional topics in discrete mathematics such as statistics, matrices, combinatorics, and probability will give students the tools to analyze interesting, highly relevant problems. Both computers and graphing calculators will be used throughout the course. Students will also learn dynamic spreadsheets to further their understanding of the mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or by department placement. This is a graded course earning one year of credit.

K530 Precalculus 
$2,325
6/23 - 8/1
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

The focus of Precalculus is on the concept of function and the use of functions as mathematical models. Topics necessary for success in either a calculus or a statistics course (including conic sections, regression techniques, trigonometry and limits) will be studied. Students should anticipate some review of material from previous courses as a bridge toward more advanced understanding. Topics in computer programming including variables, expressions, scripts, and conditional loops and functions will be reviewed and used regularly to explore mathematical content. Prerequisite: Any Geometry or by department placement. This is a graded course earning one year of credit.

Personal Finance
$435
7/7 - 7/11
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

In this one-week course, students will learn the basics of money management, budgeting, borrowing, credit, taxes, and investment fundamentals. Students will engage in activities that develop healthy money management skills and that deepen their understanding of finance and investing. This is an ungraded course earning no credit.

K610 Biology
$3875
6/23 – 8/1
IslandWood Trip: 7/7 - 7/11
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

As Lakeside’s introductory science course, Biology provides students an initial opportunity to become familiar with science as a way of thinking. Students will learn to collect, analyze, and interpret information, as well as how to effectively communicate scientific concepts. Student-focused discussions, exploratory activities, and laboratory exercises are designed to enhance scientific literacy. The class will introduce students to a broad range of biological concepts, including ecology, gene expression and cell structure/function, with a particular emphasis on the core concepts of evolution and genetics. Students will also spend one week at IslandWood Environmental Learning Center on Bainbridge Island immersed in their studies and doing field research. No prerequisites. This is a graded course earning one year of credit.

K620 Physics 
$2,325
6/23 – 8/1
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This is a for-credit, grade-earning class. The High School For-Credit course application is required for non-Lakeside students. 

This lab course is an introduction to the physical world through hands-on and theoretical investigations. Students will be challenged to derive physical meaning from patterns in the data they collect and analyze. Students will investigate ideas surrounding motion, force, momentum, energy, circuits, magnetism, and various topics in modern physics. Students will also learn authentic professional skills such as technical communication (reading, writing, speaking, listening), proportional reasoning, computational thinking, time management, and how to collaborate successfully in a group. Prerequisites: Biology and Algebra 2 or any Geometry. This is a graded course earning one year of credit.

Service Learning Experience: Environmental Solutions for Seattle
$440
7/14 - 7/18
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This week-long course explores how organizations are implementing solutions to improve the ecosystems in and around Seattle.  We will learn from environmental professionals in the field and in our classroom about how land use, consumption and waste, food production, and transportation impact our natural environment, including our air and water quality. Potential service-learning projects include improving salmon habitat, weeding invasive species, stenciling storm drains, beach clean-up, and a cleanup of the Duwamish River via kayak. Our work will largely be outside, rain or shine, so be ready for all kinds of weather and to get your hands dirty! This is an ungraded course earning no credit, but 20 service hours may be applied to graduation requirements (check with your school).

Service Learning Experience: Food Insecurity in Seattle
$440
6/23 - 6/27
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What does it mean for a family to be food insecure here in Seattle? What do individuals and families do when they don't have the money or resources to pay for food? Where do they go for food assistance in Seattle? What are the some of the underlying conditions that are driving food insecurity? What's being done, and what can we do as individuals, to help bring food security to more families? In this week-long course we will explore these questions and more by meeting with a range of non-profit organizations and the communities they serve. Each day, we will work with a different organization and to learn about the problems their community members face. We will visit and learn from partner organizations that may include Family Works, Food Lifeline, PCC Community Market, local shelters, and community gardens.

According to a recent University of Washington study, as many as 27% of families are experiencing food insecurity in the state of Washington, with almost a third of those families seeking food assistance. If you want to gain deeper insight into the issues surrounding food insecurity, while also making friends, completing service hours, and getting to know different communities in and around the Seattle area, then this is the course for you! This is an ungraded course earning no credit, but 20 service hours may be applied to graduation requirements (check with your school).

Service Learning Experience: Issues within the Latino/a/x Community in Seattle
$440
7/21 - 7/25
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This week-long course delves into the prevalent issues and needs within Seattle's Latino/a/x community. Through their own research and exploration, students will gain insights into the demographics, historical challenges, and contemporary issues faced by the Latino/a/x community in Seattle. Potential service-learning projects will involve daily visits to organizations such as Lake City Collective, Casa Latina, and Centro de la Raza, where students contribute assistance based on identified needs. The course concludes with students reflecting on their experiences, sharing insights, brainstorming potential solutions to specific challenges, and inspiring each other to continue to learn about and engage with the work of these organizations. This is an ungraded course earning no credit, but 20 service hours may be applied to graduation requirements (check with your school).