Summer at McQuaid


McQuaid Jesuit offers a variety of programs during the summer months for academic acceleration and enrichment, as well as athletics, music, service opportunities, and more.

Email the instructor/coach with any questions related to a specific course or camp. Email Mr. Shawn Nally with any questions regarding registration and payment.

FAQ/Refunds (PDF)

Academic Acceleration Courses

McQuaid offers academic acceleration courses for credit. Courses are designed to enhance students’ education in areas they wish to accelerate for the upcoming school year.

Dates: June 20 – August 6, 2022
Cost: 
$675
Instructor: Mr. Dan Brady
 

Students must have an 85% or higher average in pre-algebra, and a signed teacher invitation letter, as well as an approval letter signed by his or her current teacher as well as the summer algebra teacher, in order to qualify for the class. By completing this course, a student will accelerate one year in his or her mathematics sequence. While preference is given to students of McQuaid Jesuit and Our Lady of Mercy, all students are welcome to apply. A maximum of 12 students will be accepted.

Summer Algebra Course Outline & Syllabus 2022

Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

Please contact Mr. Shawn Nally, coordinator, McQuaid Summer 2022, for any questions regarding registration. For questions specific to the course, please contact the instructor.

Dates: June 27 – August 4, 2022
Cost: $675
Instructor: Mr. Matthew Rybak

Students must have a 90% or higher average in algebra, the permission of their algebra teacher and the summer geometry teacher in order to take this class. By completing a summer mathematics class, a student will accelerate one year in his or her mathematics sequence. An eighth grader will then take Algebra II/Trigonometry Advanced as a freshman and could complete two AP Calculus courses by the end of senior year. A freshman will then take Algebra II/Trigonometry or Algebra II/Trigonometry as a sophomore and could complete AP Calculus AB by the end of senior year. While preference is given to students of McQuaid Jesuit and Our Lady of Mercy, all students are welcome to register. A maximum of 12 students will be accepted.

Geometry Course Information and Dates (PDF)
Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

Please contact Mr. Shawn Nally, coordinator, McQuaid Summer 2022, for any questions regarding registration. For questions specific to the course, please contact the instructor.

Dates: June 20 – July 29, 2022
Cost: $675
Instructor: Mr. Christian Verghese, S.J., ’11

Students must have a 90% or higher average in geometry (85% or higher in advanced geometry), the permission of their geometry teacher and the approval of the summer trigonometry teacher in order to qualify for the class. By completing this course, a sophomore will then take Precalculus or Precalculus Advanced as a junior and could complete AP Calculus AB by the end of senior year. A freshman will then take Precalculus or Precalculus Advanced as a sophomore and could complete two AP Calculus courses by the end of senior year. While preference is given to students of McQuaid Jesuit and Our Lady of Mercy, all students are welcome to register. A maximum of 12 students will be accepted.

Trig Summer 2022 Information Sheet

Daily Schedule Trig Summer 2022

Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

Please contact Mr. Shawn Nally, coordinator, McQuaid Summer 2022, for any questions regarding registration. For questions specific to the course, please contact the instructor.

Athletic Camps

McQuaid Jesuit is pleased to be able to offer several athletic camps for our students this summer.

Coach: Mr. Joe Dugan ’08 and staff
Dates:
October 31 – November 2; November 7- November 9 at Paul Louis Arena
Sessions: 
Session 1: 3:15pm-4:15pm for players in grades 10-12
Session 2: 4:15pm-5:15pm for players in grades 6-9
Cost: $175 Player Cost, $90 Goalie Cost

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Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this camp, please contact the coach.

Specialty Programs

McQuaid offers a variety of specialty programs that address the unique needs or interests of specific groups within our student body. From seniors applying to college and emerging musicians to new Knights looking to get a head start on acclimating to McQuaid, we have a program for you!

Dates: August 15-18 (Mon – Thu) & August 22-25 (Mon – Thu); 9:00am-11:30am
Cost: $325
Ages: For McQuaid students taking Biology in Fall 2022
Instructor:
Mr. Bill Hochadel

Please note that registration for this course is open only to students who have received prior approval and an invitation by the Dean of Academics, Mr. Daniel Hershel. 

Financial assistance is available for qualifying families.  Please contact Mr. Hershel to inquire.

Bio Summer Prep Course Info 2022 (2)

Max 30 students. Please register online at the bottom of this webpage once given approval from Mr. Hershel.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Dates: August 8-12, 2022; 10am-11am in Room 055
Cost: $175
Ages: For students entering 7th grade in Fall 2022
Instructor:
Mr. Matthew Rybak

This course is designed to provide students going into 7th grade math a review of mathematical concepts and topics found in 6th grade math. The focus will be on basic algebra as well as building a strong numerical fluency.

Max 25 students. Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Dates: August 8-12, 2022; 11am-12pm in Room 055
Cost: $175
Ages: For students entering 8th grade in Fall 2022
Instructor:
Mr. Matthew Rybak

This course is designed to provide students going into 8th grade math a review of mathematical concepts and topics found in 7th grade. The focus will be on algebra as well as some basic geometry.

Max 25 students. Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Dates: August 8-12, 2022; 12pm-1pm in Room 055
Cost: $175
Ages: For students taking Algebra in Fall 2022
Instructor:
Mr. Matthew Rybak

This course is designed to provide students going into Algebra a review of mathematical concepts and topics found in 8th grade. The focus of this enrichment will be on linear algebra and functions.

Max 25 students. Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Instructors: Mr. Jeff Grifa and Mr. Dan Gorton ’90
Dates:
July 25-29, 2022, from 9 a.m. – noon; room TBA
Ages: Open to rising seniors from any school
Cost: $225

The best way to tell your story to a college admissions officer is through a well-written essay. The instructors will guide rising seniors in this focused college essay writing seminar, at the conclusion of which students will have a well-developed essay for their use on the Common Application. While preference is given to students of McQuaid Jesuit and Our Lady of Mercy, all students are welcome to sign up.

Max 15 students.  Please register online at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Instructors: Ms. Danielle Franca & Mr. Kevin Karnisky
Dates:
June 26 – July 25, 2022 (lessons scheduled once per week)
Ages: Open to McQuaid students
Cost: $150-$300 for five weeks of lessons; price dependent on length of lesson

The McQuaid Jesuit music department staff will offer music lessons this summer on woodwinds, brass, piano, strings, basic guitar, and percussion.  The program will be five weeks, with one 30 minute lesson per week.  Lessons can be upgraded to 45 minutes or one hour; see the informational flyer for more details.

Summer Music Lessons 2022
Please register online for lessons at the bottom of this webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact Mr. Shawn Nally. For questions regarding this course, please contact the instructor.

Registration