Ghost Summer 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Sunday May 10

Late Registration (+10% Cost of Course) Deadline: Friday May 29 

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ASL 4* - 1 Credit, $575, Synchronous Online / T, TH at 6:30pm

Engineering 2* - 1 Credit, $575, Online Self-Paced / Office Hours by Appointment

Finance and Investment - 1/2 Credit, $375, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am

Fingerspelling (ASL) - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 10:15am

Geometry Honors/Trig* - 1 Credit, $850, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 10:30am

History on Trial: Investigating Genocide in the 20th and 21st Centuries - 1/2 Credit, $375, On-Campus / T, W at 10:15am

Honors Trigonometry* - 1 Credit, $850, Synchronous Online / M, W, F at 10:15am

Intermediate Algebra* - 1 Credit, $850, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am

Journalism - 1/2 Credit, $375, Online Self-Paced / Office Hours by Appointment

Morality - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am or 10:15am

Mythology* - 1/2 Credit, $425, Online Self-Paced / Office Hours by Appointment

Personal Finance* - 1/4 Credit, $50, Online Self-Paced / Office Hours by Appointment

Tap Dance 1** - 1/2 Credit, $200, On-Campus / W at 6:45pm

Theater Dance** - 1/2 Credit, $200, On-Campus / W at 5:30pm

Video Game Design - 1/2 Credit, $375, Online Self-Paced / Office Hours by Appointment

World Religion*** - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am

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*Continues in Session 2

**Continues in Sessions 2 and 3

***Runs June 1 to June 19

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Sunday June 7

Late Registration (+10% Cost of Course) Deadline: Friday June 26

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Competitive Speech Workshop - 1/2 Credit, $375, On-Campus / T, TH at 10:15am

Morality - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am or 10:15am

Theology of the Body - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am or 10:15am

Early Bird Registration: Sunday June 28

Late Registration (+10% Cost of Course) Deadline: Friday July 17

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Theology of the Body - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am or 10:15am

Sophomore Survival Skills - NC, Free, Synchronous Online / M, W at 11:00am

World Religion - 1/2 Credit, $425, Synchronous Online / M, T, TH at 8:30am

Mrs. Daily / jdaily@holyghostprep.org

6 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / T, TH; 6:30pm to 8:00pm

1 Credit / $575

Students will continue their studies in American Sign Language. They will expand their conversational skills exploring topics such as navigating home, health, and life histories. Emphasis will be placed on explaining complex processes and advanced ASL grammar to describe people and events in detail. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2. 

Mr. McGhee / pmcghee@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / On-Campus

Session 2 (July 6 - July 24) / T, TH; 10:15am to 2:30pm

1/2 Credit / $375

This course seeks to offer academic credit to HGP students who wish to compete in regional and national Speech tournaments. Competitive Speech Workshop offers a study in best practices of time management, research methods, and rehearsal techniques so that any speaker or performer may feel confident and comfortable throughout the competitive process from preparation to performance. Meeting in-person, students will work to workshop their material. At the end of the 3-week course, a student will have a prepared performance to take to early competitions with the Speech team.

Mr. Bushek / kbushek@holyghostprep.org

6 Weeks / Online Self-Paced

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / Office Hours by Appointment

1 Credit / $575

This course is only available to students who have completed Engineering 1 and intend to take Engineering 3 during their junior academic year. Engineering 2 will equip the students with the ability to design and fabricate complex mechanisms virtually and physically. As a prerequisite, all students will have taken Engineering 1 before embarking on Engineering 2. Students will learn to work with advanced fabrication machinery including laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC machines. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2.

Mrs. Daily / jdaily@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / M, T, TH;  8:30am to 10:00am

1/2 Credit / $375

This course is only available to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors. This course will focus on students learning the basics of finance, develop their own investment strategies, and test them using real-world data. Students will also meet virtually with several experts in the field of finance to explore their area of expertise, learn from their experience, and ask questions. This course also assists rising seniors in learning the skills necessary to manage the Frank Frederico ’00 Student Investment Fund. Meeting days may change due to speakers’ availability. A trip to NYC is possible. Space is limited to 24 students.

Mrs. Daily / jdaily@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / M, T, TH;  10:15am to 11:45am

1/2 Credit / $425

The course provides intensive instruction and practice in receptive and expressive use of fingerspelling in American Sign Language. *Previous knowledge of ASL is not required for this course.

Mr. Profy / lprofy@holyghostprep.org

6 weeks / Synchronous Online

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / M, T, TH; 10:30am to 12:30pm

1 Credit / $850

This course fulfills the Geometry requirement for the 2026-27 academic year. Only students recommended to take both Geometry Honors/Trig AND Algebra II Honors for their sophomore year and students recommended to jump from Alg II Hon to Hon Precalc with Limits for their sophomore year are eligible to take this course. Students placed in only Geo Hon/Trig for their sophomore year are not eligible to take this course. This course approaches a traditional Plane Geometry course with greater sophistication of proof and more challenging problems than regular Geometry. Both 2- and 3-dimensional topics are covered. Some time is spent on coordinate (analytic) geometry and trigonometry. Problem solving and critical examinations of the theories involved are the most important elements in the course. Space is limited to 24 students. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2. Students must be recommended for this course. 

Mrs. Fortino / mfortino@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / On-Campus

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / T, W; 10:15 to 12:15pm

1/2 Credit / $375

This course provides an in-depth investigation into the historical and legal frameworks of genocide in the 20th and 21st centuries. Through case studies of major genocides—including the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur, Myanmar, and others—students will analyze patterns of mass violence, the role of propaganda, international responses, and mechanisms of justice. The course culminates in a court simulation where students will apply their knowledge to build and argue a case in an international tribunal, such as the International Criminal Court (ICC) or the International Court of Justice (ICJ), using a contemporary case study. The final week of the course is a court simulation. The case at hand will be determined by the class.

Mrs. Hill / mhill@holyghostprep.org

6 weeks / Synchronous Online

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / M, W, F; 10:15am to 11:45am

1 Credit / $850

Only students recommended to jump from Geo/Alg 2 to Hon Pre-Calc with LImits for their junior year are eligible to take this course. Honors Trigonometry is an accelerated course designed for students who are recommended for Honors Pre-Calc with Limits but still need the trigonometry topics covered in Honors GeoTrig. This course covers the study of trigonometric concepts and their applications. The course covers both right triangle and analytical trigonometry, including trigonometric functions, identities, equations, inverse functions, and graphical analysis. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and real-world applications. The course also includes a targeted review of advanced Algebra II topics—such as functions, transformations, and algebraic manipulation—to strengthen students’ readiness for the Honors PreCalculus with Limits and later AP Calculus AB. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2. Students must be recommended for this course.

Mr. Profy / lprofy@holyghostprep.org

6 weeks / Synchronous Online

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am

1 Credit / $850

Only students recommended to jump from Algebra 1 to Geo/Alg 2 for their sophomore year are eligible to take this course. Intermediate Algebra (Summer) covers advanced Algebra 1 topics and the beginnings of Algebra 2.  The graphing calculator will be used extensively to enhance the student’s base of understanding by showing the graphical aspect of the algebraic concept. The summer version focuses on the later topics such as quadratic, rational, and radical function and equations, regression models, types of variations and advanced factoring. An application driven review of the topics covered in Algebra 1 is scaffolded throughout the course with targeted review. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2. Students must be recommended for this course.

Mr. Goulet / jgoulet@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Online Self-Paced

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / Office Hours by Appointment

1/2 Credit / $375

This course will introduce journalism and media writing styles, focusing on traditional news stories to sports stories to blogs/message boards. It will also cover and explore photo journalism and broadcast journalism.The class will feature meetings with the writers and editors of Philadelphia Magazine. 

Mr. Scafidi / jscafidi@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am or 10:15am to 11:45am

Session 2 (July 6 - July 24) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am or 10:15am to 11:45am

1/2 Credit / $425

This course is only available to rising juniors and fulfills the Morality requirement for the 2026-27 academic year. This course in Catholic morality seeks to familiarize students more deeply with the sources of Catholic moral teaching that emerge from the teachings of Jesus, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition. A primary goal will be to make students more conversant with the content of Section 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (“Life in Christ”). Students will be encouraged to critique their own behavior and the behavior of our culture via the principles taught as a means of helping them to grow as Christian young men who take seriously the call to holiness that comes through faithfulness to Christ. There may be multiple sections of this course depending on enrollment. Space in each section is limited to 18 students. 

Dr. Scanlon / jscanlon@holyghostprep.org

6 Weeks / Online Self-Paced

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / Office Hours by Appointment

1/2 Credit / $425

This course is only available to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This course uses the well-known stories of the ancient Greeks and Romans to explore concepts which can be applied to myths from all cultures. By the end of the course students will be exposed to the themes, terminology, and concepts they would learn in a college-level mythology class.  Work will consist primarily of reading assignments, short reflection writings, listening to pre-recorded lectures, and electronically administered tests.  Work will be completed asynchronously, meaning students can move at their own pace and complete work as quickly or as slowly as they wish. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2.

Mrs. Daily / jdaily@holyghostprep.org

6 weeks / Online Self-Paced

Sessions 1 and 2 (June 8 - July 24) / Office House by Appointment 

1/4 Credit / $50

This course is only available to rising juniors and seniors and fulfills the state requirement that all Pennsylvania students must take a Personal Finance course in order to graduate that will begin in the 2026-27 academic year.  This course will introduce students to fundamental personal finance topics: budgeting, different types of financial accounts, credit cards (interest rates), and loans.  This will be interactive and application- based, as students will apply the fundamentals they learn to their own financial position. This course spans Sessions 1 and 2.

Dr. Pollock / apollock@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 3 (July 27 - August 14) / M, W; 11:00am to 12:00pm

No Credit / Free

This course is only available to rising sophomores. This course reinforces study skills, test-taking skills, and classroom approaches. After a student completes his freshman year, he has a better understanding of his academic weaknesses. As rising sophomores embark on a year that is very rigorous academically, it is important to build on the techniques and skills acquired from freshman year to turn those academic weaknesses into strengths. This course also has specific preparation lessons for Chemistry, Literature, and Math. The goal of these lessons is to get a head start on some important topics. They will focus on methods to approach these particular subjects while reviewing some past lessons that might be important for the upcoming course.

Mr. Profy / lprofy@holyghostprep.org

9 weeks / On-Campus

Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (June 8 - August 14) / W; 6:45pm to 8:00pm

1/2 Credit / $200

Tap Dance I introduces students to tap as both a percussive dance form and a theatrical storytelling tool. Tap develops musicality, coordination, rhythmic literacy, and performance confidence—skills that strongly support actors, dancers, and musicians alike. This course is designed for beginners and advanced beginners, emphasizing sound clarity, rhythm accuracy, and expressive performance over speed or complexity. Students learn to treat tap not only as technique, but as communication, making it especially valuable within a theatre or musical theatre program. Performance confidence is a focal point of this course. This course spans Sessions 1, 2, and 3.

Mr. Profy / lprofy@holyghostprep.org

9 weeks / On-Campus

Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (June 8 - August 14) / W; 5:30pm to 6:45pm

1/2 Credit / $200

Introduction to Theatre Dance is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of movement as a storytelling tool. The course emphasizes theatrical movement, character-driven choreography, musicality, and expressive intent while developing technical proficiency. Dance is a core component of theatrical performance, particularly in musical theatre, ensemble work, and physical storytelling. This course equips students—especially those interested in the arts—with the skills to move confidently, intentionally, and expressively onstage, enhancing both performance quality and ensemble cohesion. This course spans Sessions 1, 2, and 3.

Mr. Dembik / jdembik@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 2 (July 6 - July 24) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am or 10:15am to 11:45am

Session 3 (July 27 - August 14) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am or 10:15am to 11:45am

1/2 Credit / $425

This course is only available to rising sophomores and fulfills the Theology of the Body requirement for the 2026-27 academic year. This core course examines the dynamics of relationships and explores the physiological, psychological, and sociological dimensions of human sexuality from the perspectives of natural law, morality, Scripture, and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. There may be multiple sections of this course depending on enrollment. Space in each section is limited to 18 students.  

Mr. Petcaugh / bpetcaugh@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Online Self-Paced

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26) / Office House by Appointment 

1/2 Credit / $375

This course introduces students to video game design through creativity, experimentation, and hands-on play using the Godot game engine. Students will learn how games are designed by building and testing simple games while gradually developing their own original project, with no prior programming experience required. The focus is on player experience, game mechanics, and iteration rather than complex code. By the end of the course, students will have created a fully playable game and gained a deeper understanding of how games are designed, tested, and improved. Students enrolled in AP CS Principles for the 2026-27 academic year are recommended to take this course. Completing this course satisfies the summer assignment for AP CSP. Students enrolled in AP CSP for the 2026-27 academic year who do not enroll and complete this course will be required to complete an alternative summer assignment.

Mr. Whartenby/ mwhartenby@holyghostprep.org

3 Weeks / Synchronous Online

Session 1 (June 1 - June 19) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am

Session 3 (July 27 - August 14) / M, T, TH; 8:30am to 10:00am

1/2 Credit / $425

This course is only available to rising seniors and fulfills the World Religion requirement for the 2025-26 academic year. This core course seeks to introduce students to the beliefs, writings, and cultures of the world’s major religious movements.  It also hopes to promote appreciation for the diversity of religious experience in the world and to help students to better understand their Catholic Christian faith in comparison to other faith traditions.  Finally, this course attempts to better fulfill the Spiritan mission by preparing students to engage in inter-religious dialogue.  There may be multiple sections of this course depending on enrollment. Space in each section is limited to 18 students.