Summer Booster Program

Cornerstone Academic’s Summer Booster Program helps students get a head start on fall semester classes. Our program is designed to minimize summer learning loss and put students on the fast-track to fall academic preparation. Students who enroll in the program will gain exposure to and familiarity with their fall semester content so that they’ll be ahead of the class on the first day of school.

Most students report feeling more confident in their fall semester classes as it’s the second time they are seeing the topics. 

Ideally, students should focus on subjects that they plan on taking in the fall semester. For example, if you are taking AP Physics in the fall semester, you should focus on a Physics curriculum. If you’re not sure or wish to discuss the best path for your student, please call our office at 404-919-7227 and we’ll be happy to advise you.

Students can also focus on a subject they struggled with previously: if you took Algebra I last year and struggled with it, it would be a good idea to review key concepts from Algebra 1 over the summer so that you’re ready for your fall semester math class. 

Sometimes, different subjects can be combined if it’s appropriate to do so. For example, students taking Algebra II in the fall can review certain concepts from Algebra I before diving into Algebra II concepts. We’ll speak with you, understand your student’s needs, and come up with a game plan for you! 

Students typically meet with their instructor for 1 hour per week per subject. We will create a custom schedule for you over the summer so you don’t have to worry about missing out on your vacation. 

We recommend registering as soon as possible. Most students have their Summer Booster Program schedules by the end of April. The sooner you register, the more likely it is that we’ll be able to give you time slots that work well for you. If you’re ready to register, please give us a call at 404-919-7227 and we’ll work with you to get your student on the calendar. 

Cornerstone Academic’s instructors for all of its programs, including the Summer Booster Program, are top-notch professionals who have graduated from universities like Georgia Tech, Emory, UGA, and more. Instructors have an intimate knowledge of the subjects they teach and, on average, have over 1,000 hours of teaching experience with us and our programs. Many already have–or are pursuing–advanced degrees in their respective fields. We’ll pair you with instructors who have expertise in the subjects you’re working on. 

Yes, there’s definitely homework! We do the best we can to assign 1-2 hours of homework per week per subject. We want you to enjoy your summer break, but the homework we assign serves an important role in reinforcing the concepts that we teach. We know that each student is unique in their learning, so if you feel that 1-2 hours per week is too much or too little, please let us know and we’re happy to make adjustments. 

Each student’s Summer Booster Program is uniquely designed to give the student exposure to the first 8 to 12 weeks of their fall curriculum to ensure that they get a head start on fall academics. The sessions are conducted 1-on-1 with an instructor to teach and review important concepts that students will face in their fall semester courses. We try our best to have each student work with the same instructor for the duration of the program. The sessions are interactive and engaging in nature while also ensuring students learn the concepts and get the practice they need to start fall ahead.

The Summer Booster Program provides a leg up on fall academics: students who have taken our courses speak highly about the information they have learned and many even use our materials as workbooks and supplementary study guides during the school year.

Students who complete our Summer Booster Program for Math perform, on average, a whole letter grade higher than their peers who do not participate in the Summer Booster Program according to data provided by the school districts we serve.