What is Summer Foundations?

At De La Salle, your child is more than a test score. Summer Foundations is a fourweek program for incoming students that provides us the opportunity to better understand your child’s learning style, study and homework habits, and social skills. We use what we learn to create a stronger fit for your child within the De La Salle community.

Students will
Develop social skills that will help them succeed through their high school career  •  Participate in practical skills building that will ease the transition to high school  •  take academic classes so that we may assess skills and abilities  •  MAKE NEW FRIENDS!

Academics: Students participate in four classes.

• Algebra I – Emphasis on individual assessment
  
  
• English – Writing skills and grammar
  
  
• Reading – Mandatory summer reading book
  
  
• Life/Study Skills – savvy strategies for high school success