Summer Education Academy, SEA
Session Dates
| Session | Dates | Final Exams | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 1– 12, 2026 | June 12, 2026, 8 AM–2 PM | Marcos de Niza |
| Session 2 | June 15–26, 2026 | June 26, 2026, 8AM– 2PM | Marcos de Niza |
Graduation
June 26, 2026 — Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM — Marcos de Niza High School
Registration Process
Two steps required: course selection and fee payment.
Step 1: Course Selection
Choose one of the SEA programs. Your school counselor will place you in the appropriate SEA course once payment is confirmed.
- Credit Recovery
- Credit Advancement
- In-Person DV Math Advancement Camp (link to website)
Step 2: Fee Payment
FYI: EVIT students, incoming 9th grade students, or new TUHSD students must pay at the bookstore. See the SEA Course Types & Fees section for details.
Online Payment: Payment Link
Current TUHSD students: use your ParentVUE account.
SEA Course Types & Fees
| Program | Financial Assistance | Cost (per session) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Recovery | Free Lunch | $87.50 | 50% reduction |
| Credit Recovery | Reduced Lunch | $131.25 | 25% reduction |
| Credit Recovery / Advancement | EVIT Enrollment | $87.50 | Proof of EVIT enrollment required — payment required in the bookstore to access reduced rate. |
| SEA Enrollment | None | $175.00 | Pay online or at the bookstore. |
Financial assistance is available for qualifying students — contact your counselor for details.
Course Formats
Credit Recovery — Hybrid / Synchronous
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Final Exam: In-person at Marcos de Niza
Designed for students who have previously failed the course.
Daily Structure- 8:30 AM — Virtual attendance (camera on)
- 8:45 AM — Whole-group unit lesson
- 9:45 AM — Unit pre-test
- 10:15 AM — Break
- 10:30 AM — Small group instruction until 12:30 PM
Hybrid courses blend live lessons and independent work for real-time engagement and flexibility.
Credit Advancement — Asynchronous Online
Access: 24/7 course access with teacher support | Recommended time: 4–6 hours per day | Final Exam: In-person at Marcos de Niza
- Flexible, self-paced structure
- Pre-recorded lessons and discussion boards
- Ideal for independent learners
Refund Policy
Refund Deadline: June 3, 2026
Submit the Refund Request Form to TUHSDSEA@TempeUnion.org. A $30 processing fee applies. Course changes are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Registration Dates
- Regular Registration: March 2 – May 1, 2026
- Late Registration (Session 2 / Credit Recovery only): May 25 – June 3, 2026
Confirmation will be sent by email after registration.
Attendance Policy
Credit Recovery
Since Summer School hours are limited, daily attendance is extremely important.
- A minimum of ten (10) days per session is required to earn credit.
- Tardiness or early departures in excess of 15 minutes will constitute one (1) absence.
- Students will be dropped after the second (2) absence. There are no refunds after June 3, 2026, due to the compacted schedule and required instructional hours.
Online Credit Advancement
- Online students must start their course within the first two (2) days of the session or they will be dropped from the course (no refunds after June 3, 2026).
- If a student starts a course but does not complete it by the end of the session, a grade of “F” will be assigned on the student transcript.
- Students wishing to withdraw must have a parent or guardian withdraw them by June 10, 2026 (Session 1) or June 25, 2026 (Session 2).
Final Exams
All final exams are administered in-person on the dates listed below.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Marcos de Niza High School |
| Session 2 | June 26, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Marcos de Niza High School |
Summer Graduation
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Marcos de Niza High School
2025 SEA Class List
Interactive PDFs
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Summer Education Academy Contacts

tuhsdSEA@TempeUnion.org
SEA Administration Team:
- Alternative Education Program Manager - Amie Hickel
- Principals -TBD
- Administrative Assistant - Michele Thompson
