Summer Academy Information

We are excited that you will be joining us for Summer Academy this year and wanted to share some vital information that previews events for new students, outlines expectations, and communicates information on needed forms.

The first day of Summer Academy is Monday, June 9 and the last day is Friday, June 27. There will be no Summer Academy on Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth). 

Morning classes: 
8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

All-day classes: 
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For New Students

New families – Join us for Summer Academy New Family Orientation on Wednesday, June 4 in the Student Union at 7:00 p.m. Student Dell Laptops will be available for pickup that evening, starting at 6:30 p.m. 

  • Students at Wheaton Academy have had a personal device since 2013, and students currently use Dell Latitude 3340 devices. 
  • All new students who are enrolled in a Summer Academy class can pick up their device before summer school begins in June and therefore keep the device over the summer. It will be the same device they use for the 2025-2026 school year. 
  • The devices will be available for pickup starting on Thursday, June 5 from 8:00am-4:00pm in the Front Office. They will also be available for pick-up at the New Family Orientation starting at 6:30pm in the Student Union. You will need to present an ID to pick up a device.
    • School IDs can also be picked up at the same time. Please note that we will use the picture you submitted at the time of your student’s admission application for your student’s Student ID. If you’d like to use a different picture, please email this picture to Rachel Chaney by June 2. 
  • Instructions for Dell Device set up can be found here. 
  • New students will receive training on how to use the new device and OnCampus (Wheaton Academy’s learning management system) in class.  A representative from the IT department will visit class for the training.  We ask that students spend time following instructions for device setup at home prior to the first day of class.

Wheaton Academy uses the OnCampus portal for classes, communication, and other log-in platforms. Both parents and students have separate log-in accounts.

Within this OnCampus system, families will find direct links to August Schools, Tuition Management, PushCoin, Scoir, student grades, & student schedules. Click here for the login page to OnCampus. If you have issues, please contact Angie Roberts in Student Services. 

Students will receive their own OnCampus login information along with their Dell Latitude. 

Once you log in to OnCampus, you will have access to the August Schools Portal, which is where we collect all of your student’s medical forms and school forms. All forms listed below need to be uploaded/submitted by June 5 (before Summer Academy begins). Once you log into OnCampus, you will notice a “August Schools” button on your Parent page. Click it and you will find the following forms: 

  • Vital Health Record
  • Consent to Treatment of a Minor
  • Parent Standards of Conduct
  • Annual Event Participation/Permission
  • Driving/Riding Permission Form
  • Permission for Over the Counter Medication
  • Care Plans (ex. Asthma, Severe Allergies, etc. if applicable)

The following exam forms are due by September 15 (if you are trying out for a Fall sport, physicals need to be in before August 11):

  • Dental
  • Eye
  • Physical

You may upload them now if they have them completed. You will receive reminders directly from August Schools as the deadlines get closer.

If you have any questions about forms, please contact:

IMPORTANT NOTE: All required August Schools forms MUST be complete BEFORE a student will be allowed to participate in athletics (including tryouts), retreats, or any school sponsored event.

If you have questions about completing these forms, please contact Jenn Sezonov, jsezonov@wheatonacademy.org.

Please consult our faculty and staff page to “meet your teacher” and access their contact information. 

Summer Academy Expectations

  • 1 absence is allowed for extenuating circumstances
  • 2 absences or more from class will be reviewed and could warrant removal from the class

Parents:

  • Any time a student does not attend school, the parent is responsible for notifying the school attendance line (630-562-7500, ext. 1).
  • If you have additional questions about attendance please contact Erin Carwell at ecarwell@wheatonacademy.org 

  • Class time will be a combination of direct instruction, independent work, and small group activities
    • AM Classes will start promptly at 8:00 AM
    • Day-Long Science classes will start promptly at 8 AM
    • Students should plan on 4 hours of engagement for AM or PM classes and 7-8 hours of engagement for the Science classes
    • “Engagement” includes direct instruction, independent work, and 1-on-1 check ins or group work
  • Students should plan on submitting work every day for class
    • A pattern of late work could warrant removal from the class
    • The timeliness policy is in effect for Summer Academy
  • Students will abide by the standards of the Human Dignity Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Please consult the Student Handbook to review our dress code policy and expectations.

Navigating Campus

For more information about drop-off and pick-up locations, traffic patterns, and parking, click here.

Lunch Information

Food service will not be available during Summer Academy. For all day classes, students may bring their own lunch or go off campus.

Contact Information

Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with your child during Summer Academy, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  

Vice Principal and Dean of Students
Erin Carwell, ecarwell@wheatonacademy.org

Vice Principal and Summer Academy Administrator
Brad Thornton, bthornton@wheatonacademy.org

Registrar
Angie Roberts, aroberts@wheatonacademy.org

Guidance Counselors
Hollee Ball, hball@wheatonacademy.org
Kermit Ellison, kellison@wheatonacademy.org

Youth Camps

Don’t miss out on these summer camp opportunities for rising K-8th grade students! Improve sports skills, learn to use a 3D printer and more. Registration is open now!

High School Sports Camps

Our Wheaton Academy Athletic Office is hosting Wheaton Academy High School summer camps. These camps are open to all students grades 9-12 in the fall of 2023.

Executive Functioning Summer Workshop

This two-day summer workshop helps students build the executive functioning skills they need to thrive. From organization and time management to planning and study habits, students will learn strategies to set them up for success before the school year begins