MBX Summer School

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2024 MBX Summer School Registration

  • MBX Summer School is for incoming 9th graders and high school students
  • Academic and Credit Recovery Registration – Thursday, March 14, 9am (all students)
  • Athletics Registration – Thursday, April 18, 9am
  • Small Group in-Person Registration closes May 10, 2024 at 3pm.
  • Refunds:
    • Full refunds of tuition and fees are granted if a course is canceled by MBX.
    • If a withdrawal or course change is requested on or before Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3pm, full refunds will be granted.
    • After Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3pm, partial refunds (60%) are granted until June 12 at 3pm.
    • No refunds of either tuition or fees will be issued after Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3pm.
    • The withdrawal form must be completed for the refund.

2024 MBX Summer School Dates

STARTS Monday, June 17 – Thursday, July 25, 2024*
Academic courses –  8:30am to 2:00pm in person classes
*See below for specific dates due to holidays:

Semester 1: Monday, June 17 – Wednesday, July 3

  • Monday and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, June 17, 18 and 20, 21
  • Monday to Friday, June 24 – June 28
  • Monday to Wednesday, July 1 – July 3

Semester 2: Monday, July 8 – Thursday, July 25

  • Monday to Thursday, July 8–11
  • Monday to Thursday, July 15 – 18
  • Monday to Thursday, July 22 – 25

Semester 1 and Year-long Classroom and Teacher assignments will be posted in Aeries the Friday prior to the first day of class. Teacher change requests will not be granted.


Athletics/Activities TBD

Questions? Please review the MBX 2024 Summer School Presentation – March 5, 2024

  • Online Learning (self-paced – students may log in at anytime and any day. Students must finish each semester on or before the last day of each session)
  • Traditional In Person (8:30am to 2pm)
  • Small Group In Person (8:30am to 10:30am or 11:00am to 1:00pm, 8:30am to 11:30pm for biology and chemistry)

2024 Summer School Info:

Types of classes offered: 

  • Traditional In Person – Students meet on the MCHS campus, 8:30am – 2:00pm
  • Online learning – MBX Foundation has partnered with Imagine Edgenuity Online Learning Courseware to offer comprehensive asynchronous, self-paced online courses. Our course catalog is robust, featuring standards-aligned, interactive, and media-rich content designed to be personalized, engaging, and rigorous. Students have the flexibility to work on their courses at any time, with each semester comprising approximately 60 hours of coursework. This workload is equivalent to completing around 5 hours per day for a duration of 12 days. This means each DAY of summer equates to one WEEK of traditional classroom time. Our online learning platform allows students to work ahead and finish their coursework earlier if they wish. Please note, grades may not be finalized on the last day of the semester as teachers may require additional time to grade finals and evaluate final projects, leading to a grading delay.** The administrator of the program will reach out to each student weekly, help students get started and be available to help students if needed via zoom.
  • Small Group In Person – minimum of four students. Students will meet with the teacher for two hours daily from 8:30 am to 10:30 am  or 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In addition to the 2 hours a day, there will be three or more hours of asynchronous learning. Registration will end May 10 at 3:00pm.
  • Credit Recovery ** Students can only retake classes if they earn a D or F

Athletics

Student athletes meet in cohorts on the Mira Costa campus. Note athletics may have a different schedule from academic summer school due to CIF rules.

2024 Tuition

Traditional In Person

  • 1 semester course: $400 health
  • 2 semester course: $800 (biology, chemistry $850 for 2 semesters, art $1050, includes supplies)

          Online learning 

  • 1 semester course: $400
  • 2 semester course: $800

*Note some courses are priced slightly higher due to smaller class sizes and/or supplies fees.

         Small Group In Person 

  • 1 semester course: $950 (chemistry. biology $1425)
  • 2 semester course: $1900 (chemistry, biology $2850)

          Athletics 

  • Athletic class: $400/golf and tennis TBD
  • Alternating Athletic class: $450
    The summer school alternating activity class price is for freshmen taking 2 of the following activities; football, baseball, or soccer, which occur at the same time. Students attend the activities on alternate days, and work out the schedule with the individual coaches.

Course Credit (Academic)

MBX is a WASC accredited supplemental education program.  All MBX academic courses are accepted for credit on Mira Costa High School transcripts  for Mira Costa students.

Each semester course is equivalent to 5 high school credits. Successful completion of yearlong courses earns 10 high school credits.

All MBX academic courses are eligible for UC/CSU approval and meet A-G subject requirements once placed a transcript through Principal Certification (As described by UC Admissions)

If you attend a high school other than Mira Costa, you are responsible for ensuring that your grade will be accepted on your home school transcript and will subsequently meet the A-G subject requirement.

Technology

Students will be required to have WIFI and a device such as a laptop, chrome book or notebook computer (a cell phone will not be sufficient). If you do not have one, you may borrow a Chrome Book from MBX and will send out an email in June with the form.

Homework

Homework should be purposeful and related to the subject studied. It is intended primarily to give the student added practice in acquiring skills, insights, and understanding in a particular area of learning. Nightly homework requirements vary among classes and teachers. If a teacher does not provide a specific assignment, it is expected that students read, study or review for the class each night.


Make Up Exams – In Person classes

If you miss an exam or other required course work during the summer session because of absence, you may make up the exam or assignment within one day of returning to school. Arrangements to complete make-up work are your responsibility and must be made directly with your instructor. All work must be completed by the last day of classes (7/3/2024 at 2PM and 07/25/2024 at 2PM). There are no make-up days for final exams, nor may they be taken early. Instructors may not authorize exceptions to this rule. Any extenuating circumstances will be handled by the principal, no later than the last day of class.

Grade Reports

Grades in courses taken at MBX are automatically placed on the Mira Costa transcripts for Mira Costa students. Any student who does not wish to have his/her grade on their Mira Costa High School transcript must ask their parent to request this by August 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm by emailing

If you are not a full time Mira Costa High School student, please email to request a transcript. Please email the student name, school name and address for the sealed transcript to be sent.

Grade discrepancies must be reported immediately to the Summer School Principal. The appeal or challenge deadline for disputed grades is forty five days after the closing of classes. No changes, adjustments or corrections will be made after that date.

Prerequisites

You may not enroll in a course for which you do not have the prerequisite or its equivalent. Prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions. Instructors may not waive prerequisites within a department sequence and accept students into the next level. Please note the differentiation between original credit courses and review courses. Review courses require that the course has already been taken during the regular school year. Original credit courses have a prerequisite noted if applicable. Since the Summer School does not have access to the student’s grades, please ensure that the course prerequisite is met or consult your educational advisor.

Note: Certain Activities/Physical Fitness courses have tryouts. These are listed in the various course descriptions if available.

Scholarships

Need based scholarships are available for traditional in person and distance learning academic classes. Please consult your MCHS school counselor for more information.

2024 MBX Summer School Policies, Waivers and Releases

Privacy and Security Policy
This document outlines MBX Foundation Summer School’s commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of user information. By using the enrollment system, users accept the Privacy Policy. MBX Foundation Summer School pledges not to sell or rent user information and limits access to authorized personnel only. Data is encrypted to ensure security during transmission and access to information is controlled. Users are responsible for safeguarding their passwords and account access. Users confirm the accuracy of the information provided.

Attendance Policy and Medical Release
MBX Summer School classes are CONDENSED, which means the classes are RIGOROUS. A two-semester class (180 days during a school year) is taught in 24 days. 1 DAY OF SUMMER SCHOOL EQUALS 1 WEEK DURING SCHOOL YEAR. Because of this, MBX allows for no more than one day absence per semester class (3 week session), or two days for a two semester class (6 week session). There are no excused absences. This policy applies to in person traditional and small group. STUDENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE THE LAST DAY OF EACH SEMESTER. Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 25, 2024. ***FINAL DAY: The final may not be taken early and instructors may not authorize exceptions. For initial credit online classes, the last days of each semester are the same as above. For athletics, students cannot miss more than one day to receive grade if the class is for credit. Students should tell the coach if they don’t want a grade. I accept this policy. As the parent/guardian of a student, I have shared this policy with the student and I accept on their behalf. Summer School Medical Release (In Person, Small Group and Athletics Only) In the event I cannot be reached, permission is hereby given for the physician or designated hospital to provide emergency care of my child should serious illness/injury occur during school hours. I also authorize the principal or his/her designee (acting in representation for MBX Summer School) to offer consent to medical attention by calling 911 and/or to offer consent as needed. Medical permission acceptance: I give my consent.

Summer School Student Code of Conduct
A safe and positive learning environment will be maintained at all times. Students are expected to respect the personal rights of their peers and to abide by the expectation of MBX instructors, administrators, and staff. Students are expected to practice integrity. Cheating or dishonesty will not be tolerated. Students must remain on campus during their summer school class. This includes any breaks during the summer school day. No alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs are allowed on campus. In the event of misconduct for the following offenses, students will be withdrawn and expelled from the MBX summer program and tuition will not be refunded: 1- Possession of any illegal substance by a minor 2- Sale of any illegal substance to or by a minor 3- Use of illegal products for minors on campus 4- Distribution of illegal products to or by minors on campus 5- Inappropriate, derogatory or offensive use of technology or educational platforms 6 – Verbal or physical assault of a student or staff member 7 – Possession of a weapon Additionally, students found guilty of the above will be subject to citing by the Manhattan Beach Police Department School Resource Officer.

SUMMER SCHOOL ETHICS POLICY
To create an equitable and positive learning environment, the MBX Foundation Summer School Administration and Faculty require that students always act with honesty in their academic endeavors. To this end, the following policy has been established by a faculty committee to promote academic integrity and to establish consequences in cases of unethical behavior. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, plagiarizing, copying another student’s work, using notes, electronics, or other means of assistance on an assignment or test, passing answers or information to other students about an assignment or test, altering a teacher’s grade book/records, and taking a copy of a test to use it for personal advantage or for distribution to other students. Please note that teachers utilize software (such as turnitin.com), internet search engines, and references to other materials (including Spark Notes) to ascertain the authenticity of student work. Edgenuity utilizes an “academic scan” which identifies all websites to ascertain the authenticity of student work. HOW THE POLICY IS IMPLEMENTED Once the teacher determines that a student has violated the Ethics Policy: A teacher-student conference takes place to discuss the circumstances of the violation. The teacher then fills out a referral form to the principal detailing the offense. The principal meets with the student, contacts the parent, and implements discipline under the policy. MBX FOUNDATION SUMMER SCHOOL POLICY CONSEQUENCES First Offense: 1. Zero on assignment 2. Conference with student/family 3. Referral to Admin Second Offense: 1. Notify student/family 2. Referral to Admin 3. Removal from class with no grade and no refund IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have accepted this Waiver and Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement as parent/guardian of the child specified in this registration.

Summer School Students with Special Needs
MBX Foundation receives no Federal, California state, or MBUSD funding and operates solely using tuition paid. We make every effort to provide accommodations as outlined in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and in accordance with state law, we will always uphold all 504 Accommodation Plans when provided to us. If your student has a 504 Plan or IEP, please submit a copy of your student’s plan via email . Once we receive the documentation, we will provide a copy to your student’s teacher(s). Please note that summer school IS NOT required for graduation. MBX Foundation, as a private placement, is not bound by IDEA law to provide special education services.

Summer School Terms of Service and Refund Policy

MBX is committed to offering all students summer course options for
both remediation and initial credit in a rigorous and student-centered
environment. Registration is complete when an account is created, a
course is requested, registration is confirmed, and tuition is paid in full.
Full refunds of tuition and fees are granted if a course is canceled by
MBX. If a withdrawal or course change is requested on or before Friday,
May 10, 2024 at 3pm, full refunds will be granted. After Friday, May
10, 2024 at 3pm, partial refunds (60%) are granted until June 12 at 3pm.
This requires completing the withdrawal form. No refunds of either
tuition or fees will be issued after Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3pm.
As a private entity and non-profit organization, we are not bound to
public education practices. MBX summer school classes are not required
for Mira Costa graduation or matriculation. We strive to offer equity and
access for all students to courses that will support secondary planning
goals. In person and small group classes are held at Mira Costa High
School. However, our policies and expectations are separate and distinct
from the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
As the parent/guardian of a student, I have shared this policy with the
student and I accept on their behalf.
IN ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT, I voluntarily agree to assume all
risks and accept sole responsibility for any and all injury, illness,
disability, loss or damage to persons or property, expenses and/or death
to myself, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I hereby release,
covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless MBX Foundation, its
Board of Directors, officers, employees, officials, agents, volunteers,
employees, participants, other attendees, sponsoring agencies, sponsors,
advertisers and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to
conduct the Programs (“RELEASEES”), with respect to any and all
injury, illness, disability, loss or damage to persons or property,
expenses and/or death arising out of or relating to COVID-19 or any
other Infectious Disease. I understand this release includes any claims
based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the RELEASEES, and
whether an infection from COVID-19 or other Infectious Disease occurs
before, during or after my attendance at any MBX Programs. The terms
hereof shall serve as a release and assumption of risk for my heirs,
estate, executor, administrator, assignees, next of kin and all members of
my family, including but not limited to any minor children for whom I
have the capacity to contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have accepted this Waiver and Release of
Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement as the Attendee specified
in this registration.
FOR ATTENDEES OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE
TIME OF EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for
this attendee, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver and
release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and attendance
at MBX Programs and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to
the rules and regulations for protection against Infectious Diseases,
including but not limited to COVID-19. Furthermore, my child/ward
understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my
spouse/partner and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release
provided above for all the RELEASEES, and myself, my spouse/partner,
and child/ward do release and agree to hold harmless the RELEASEES
for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or
attendance at the MBX Programs as provided herein above, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided
by law.

SUMMER SCHOOL ETHICS POLICY

To create an equitable and positive learning environment, the MBX
Foundation Summer School Administration and Faculty require that
students always act with honesty in their academic endeavors. To this
end, the following policy has been established by a faculty committee to
promote academic integrity and to establish consequences in cases of
unethical behavior.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, plagiarizing, copying another
student’s work, using notes, electronics, or other means of assistance on
an assignment or test, passing answers or information to other students
about an assignment or test, altering a teacher’s grade book/records, and
taking a copy of a test to use it for personal advantage or for distribution
to other students. Please note that teachers utilize software (such as
turnitin.com), internet search engines, and references to other materials
(including Spark Notes) to ascertain the authenticity of student work.
Edgenuity utilizes an “academic scan” which identifies all websites to
ascertain the authenticity of student work.
HOW THE POLICY IS IMPLEMENTED
Once the teacher determines that a student has violated the Ethics
Policy: A teacher-student conference takes place to discuss the
circumstances of the violation. The teacher then fills out a referral form
to the principal detailing the offense. The principal meets with the
student, contacts the parent, and implements discipline under the policy.
MBX FOUNDATION SUMMER SCHOOL POLICY
CONSEQUENCES
First Offense:
4. Zero on assignment
5. Conference with student/family
6. Referral to Admin
Second Offense:
4. Notify student/family
5. Referral to Admin
6. Removal from class with no grade and no refund
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have accepted this Waiver and Release of
Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement as parent/guardian of the
child specified in this registration.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have accepted this Waiver and Release of
Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement as parent/guardian of the
child specified in this registration.
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