Summer

Give your child the education and enrichment they need to be prepared for the next school year. Summer registration begins in March and courses start in June.

Make the most of your child's summer by enrolling them in a Barstow Global Online course. Just like courses during the regular school year, students have access to content on their own schedule, and two live hours per week with their teachers. You can choose from a short course (15 lessons), semester course (30 lessons) or year-long course (60 lessons).

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Summer Courses for Every Age

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A First Look: Conversational ASL

Middle and upper school. Explore American Sign Language in 15 self-paced lessons, learn the foundations and dive into conversational ASL.
Art Fundamentals

Grades 9-12. This course offers a sampling of two and three dimensional art processes in a variety of mediums and explores visual techniques with the elements and principles of art and design.
Coding in Python

Prerequisite: Algebra 1. In fifteen self-paced lessons, you can explore the foundations of programming and dive into Python as a coding language.

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Do Dinosaurs Run Through Space?

Ages 3-5. A short course for young learners that weaves together science, literacy, math, art and fine motor skills. Explore dig into the Jurassic era, then blast off into space exploration. Sure to spark their imagination and love of learning.
Music Appreciation

Grades 9-12. Students explore music's various functionalities to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of music. Learn basic music literacy and core elements such as melody and rhythm, and multi-cultural music history.

Summer Class Features

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Student–Teacher Engagement

Two hours of live contact time with experienced teachers every week for up to a full calendar year if needed.
Convenience & Flexibility

Students have the freedom and flexibility to complete their classwork during the day, in the evening or on weekends.

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Courses For Ages 3-Grade 12

Early childhood (ages 3 and 4), lower school (kindergarten-grade 5), middle school (grades 6-8) and upper school (grades 9-12).
Small Class Sizes

Maximum class enrollment of 20 students.

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How much does a BGO summer course cost?

Course fees range from $330- $1300 depending on the level and length of the course.
Do students receive course credit at their regular schools for completing a Barstow Global Online course over the summer?

For students in grades 6-12, we offer credit for courses successfully completed. Credit ranges from .25 for a short course, .5 for a semester course and 1.0 for a year-long course. A transcript will be issues to students in grade 9-12.

A grade report with teacher comments will be issued to students in grades 6-12. It will be the responsibility of the student to determine if the credit will be accepted in lieu of required coursework at the student’s school.
How much does a Barstow Global Online course cost?

Course fees range from $330-$1,300 depending on the level and length of the course.
What time will summer office hours be held?

Each course description lists the office hour days and times.
How much time is required for a course?
On average each course requires a two hours of "work" per lesson. Work can be completing interactive video lessons, reading, creating projects, researching or any other activity you can imagine.
- Short courses — 30 total hours
- Semester courses — 60 total hours
- Year-long courses — 120 total hours
What are the technology requirements for Barstow Global Online classes?
Student will need the following:
- Computer or tablet access
- A free Schoology account — This is set up by BGO and emailed to the family prior to the start of class.
- A free Zoom account — This is set up by the family prior to the start of class.
- If individual classes have a specific tool they will use, your teacher will email that information prior to the start of class.
Do Barstow Global Online courses have textbooks?

Sometimes. If a specific textbook is required it will be listed in the course registration confirmation email.

What Parents & Teachers Say

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Middle School Parent

"Our children benefit from the structure and expectations of online learning. It feels like a true college prep experience as they practice independence and time management and experience personal growth."
Upper school parent

“Our return on investment is far greater than the expense.”
Middle school parent

“Thank you for making sure our children are ready to continue to learn at a high level!”
Educator

“These classes are of such quality and caliber of content, it’s like having a private tutor.”