Summer Tuition Sessions

Spend Your Summer with GPS Global Academy!

GPS Global Academy is pleased to offer online classes to any 7th-12th grade student in the State of Arizona. Students may take Honors, on-level, and credit recovery core classes as well as a variety of elective offerings.

Classes are offered year-round, including the summer.

2025 Summer School Course Information (Enrollment Dates):

All courses, except Spanish I A/B and Spanish II A/B,are scheduled between May 29 - July 11.
Spanish I A/B and Spanish II A/B courses are scheduled between May 29- August 22.

Is your student planning to take two semesters of a single class over the summer?

Math and Spanish courses must be taken consecutively, all others taken can be taken concurrently.
Final exams must be taken by final day of summer session (Please note: there are no course extensions for summer sessions)

GPS Global Academy Attendance Requirements

Students must remain active throughout the duration of their class. Any student who is inactive for 10 consecutive days will be dropped with no refund.

Tuition Cost (per session)

$200 per class

Location Requirement

Students may only work on their classes within the United States. Our systems are not accessible outside the country.

Registration

How to Register for Summer School

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: Registration is to be completed through your home school counseling office. Payment and enrollment will open in late March 2025.

Contact your Junior High or High School counseling office to discuss your secondary summer school options and have up to two classes recommended through Infinite Campus.
In late March, pay for courses after receiving a recommendation email or checking your parent portal after 24 hours. (You do not need to wait for a confirmation email to pay, just for the fees to be available in the Parent Portal)
Receive enrollment confirmation email within 2 business days. Email Global Academy if confirmation is not received after payment, or if there are any concerns.

Once payment is received, you will be enrolled in your summer course. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of payment. All registration is completed online through Infinite Campus. Payment is required at the time of registration in order to be enrolled in the course. A recommendation from the counselor DOES NOT guarantee you a seat in the class, payment must be made first.

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit card: Visa, Discover, and Mastercard are accepted for payment.
Cash or check: Can be hand-delivered to GPS Global Academy (55 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert AZ 85233) or your home school office or bookstore.
*Tax Credit CANNOT be used for courses*

Refund Information

All refunds must be requested via email to GAonline@gilbertschools.net.

Refund requests must be received by the following deadlines:

Refund Request: June 6th, 2025.

Summer EVIT Scholarship Information

A limited number of EVIT scholarships are available to students who will be attending EVIT in the fall. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requirements

Students must attend EVIT in fall 2025
Students must complete the class(es) for which they are requesting a scholarship (note: an F is acceptable for the purpose of the scholarship, as long as the student completes the coursework and final exam)
If a student decides not to take an online summer class, they will lose their EVIT scholarship
If a student decides to switch to in-person summer school, they must reapply for their scholarship with that program. Scholarships are non-transferable between summer school programs.

Application Procedure

If students wish to apply for a scholarship, they will first pay for their class and then will be sent an email with a link to sign up for the EVIT reimbursement.
Upon completion of the application form, students will be sent a document that must be signed by both the student and the parent and scanned/returned to summer school. This document will contain the specific criteria for the scholarship.
Upon successful completion of the course, scholarship recipients will be reimbursed for their tuition payment.

Summer Course Recommendations

Students entering 9th grade in the fall have specific recommendations for summer school:

Junior High Courses

Any assigned junior high recovery course that is needed in order to be promoted to high school (assigned by your student's junior high counselor)

High School Courses (for HS Credit)

Spanish IA and IB [elective credit]
World Studies A and B [History & Social Sciences credit]
Online PE courses, including Personal Fitness, Fitness Lifestyle Design, and Health Opportunities through Physical Education. Click for more information on these online PE options. [PE Credit]
Social Media (online) [elective credit]
Digital Information Technology (online) [elective credit]
Foundations of Programming (online), for either a CTE credit or elective credit
Life Management Skills [elective credit]
Business Internship (if students are able to work at least 128 hours at an independent job, earning a formal paycheck) [CTE credit]

Are online summer school classes a good fit for me?

Summer school is traditionally a time to either get ahead with coursework to increase students’ flexibility in their high school schedules or to recover deficient credits. Online summer school condenses a semester-long online course into six weeks (see alterntative notes regarding Math and Spanish below) weeks, so students are expected to spend about 10 hours per week on their coursework. This is a significant commitment, so we only encourage this option for students who are truly ready.

All courses, except Spanish I A/B and Spanish II A/B,are scheduled between May 29 - July 11. Spanish I A/B and Spanish II A/B courses are scheduled between May 29- August 22. Math and Spanish courses must be taken consecutively, all others taken can be taken concurrently.

Online coursework is not for every student. Success has nothing to do with prior academic achievement or a student’s intelligence. Rather, online learning is a different method of instruction where the learning is student self-directed and the teacher assumes the role of facilitator. Students who opt to take online classes should be highly motivated, organized, persistent, and strong independent readers.

Summer School FAQs

What is the cost of online classes during summer tuition sessions?

Summer school classes are $200 per semester (0.5 credit). In order to complete a year-long class (such as English I), students will need to complete two semester classes, totaling $400.

What if I am taking a year-long course? Do I work on both semesters at once?

Students may register for a year-long course during summer tuition session, will be enrolled consecutively between May 29 - July 11, with the exception of Math and Spanish courses. For year-long math courses, students will be enrolled in the Part A from May 29 to June 18th and Part B from June 18 to July 11. For Spanish year-long courses, students will be enrolled in Part A from May 29 to July 11 and Part B from July 11 to August 22.

How long do classes take to complete?

For all courses, except Spanish, must be completed by July 11, inculding having completed the Final exams. Please note: there are no course extensions for summer sessions.

Students should expect to work about 2 hours per day on each class to finish on time. However, students may work more quickly and finish sooner, if they wish!

Do students have to log in at certain days or times?

Students must remain active throughout the duration of their class. Any student who is inactive for 10 consecutive days will be dropped with no refund. Dropped students may re-enroll at a later session date (for no additional fee) and continue from where they left off.

While students must remain active, there are not designated times at which they need to be logged in. The system does have suggested due dates for when students should turn in assignments if they wish to remain on track. There is no penalty for turning in assignments early or late.

Are online courses right for me?

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not to take an online class. Here are some things to think about:

Do you have the necessary resources and infrastructure to succeed in an online class? This includes a reliable internet connection, a computer or device that meets the technical requirements, and a quiet place to study.
Are you self-motivated and able to stay organized and on track with your work? Online classes often require more self-direction and discipline than in-person classes because you don't have the same level of in-person support and structure.
Do you have the time to commit to an online class? Online classes often have the same workload as in-person classes, so you'll need to make sure you have the time to complete all of your assignments and participate in class discussions.

Ultimately, the decision to take an online class is a personal one and depends on your individual circumstances. It's a good idea to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

How are online classes different from in-person classes?

In online classes, students are responsible for learning and making progress in their course. The teacher's role is to grade assignments and respond to student questions when asked.

There are no live class sessions, so students should set a daily schedule of when and where they will work on their online coursework.

Can I decide to drop my summer school classes if I learn they are not right for me?

GPS Global Academy's refund policy states that classes must be dropped within 7 days of their start date in order to be eligible for a refund. No refund will be issued if a drop is requested after the 7th day, even if the student has not started the class.

However, Global will accept drops with no grade penalty up until 30 days after the class started. After the 30th day, a WF grade will be entered for students who did not finish their course and an F will be entered for students who were not able to pass all parts of their final exam, which is a requirement for online classes.

Can parents have access to the course materials and their students' progress?

Yes! Parents may access our online platform by logging into their Infinite Campus parent account and clicking the gold and white 'Buzz' tile. Once logged in, they will see exactly what their student sees.