Programs by Topic: High School Academics: Courses for Credit

High School Academics: Courses for Credit

Summer courses allow students to make up credit lost due to failure or poor attendance, accelerate within a course sequence, or satisfy credit requirements in order to free up their schedule during the school year for other courses. Each one-credit course covers the same material as a full-year course, condensed into a 6 week program. The .5 credit courses and .25 course are condensed into a 3 week program. Please see the Staples Program of Studies for more information. 

Staples High School students seeking to enroll in a for-credit summer course must obtain prior written approval from: 1)the subject area department coordinator and 2)their school counselor. Students outside of Westport Public Schools should obtain the equivalent of the above. 

Deadline to register: Friday, June 2, 2025

Classes follow Westport Public Schools curricula and are taught by WPS certified teachers. 

Unless noted otherwise, classes will be held in person at Staples High School. 

Registration Form below: 

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Instructions and Application to Register
Students must obtain prior signature and written approval from 1) the curriculum coordinator and 2) their school counselor. 

1) Kindly sign up your child on our website for the selected class. A position is not guaranteed until the completed application and payment are received. You will receive a confirmation email once your full application is received.

2) Make sure to sign and initial the appropriate spots on the high school credit application (PDF attached). Please fill it out completely. - Please make sure your student's grade level is correct.

3) When the office receives your completed application, the WCE Financial Coordinator will get in touch with you to arrange a credit card payment.

Please note: All payments are final - there is no refund.

1 Credit Classes: Chemistry A, Geometry A, Physics A = $1,575.00

.5 Credit Classes: U.S. Government, Personal Financial Management = $1,050.00

.25 Credit Class: Physical Education = $660.00

Deadline to register: Friday, June 2, 2025                        *No class on Friday, July 4