De Anza College Academy Summer 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the De Anza College Academy Summer Program and where does it take place?
The "De Anza College Academy" is a fee-based enrichment program for kids and teens. Our exceptional instructors come from a variety of educational institutions across the Bay Area, including universities, colleges, public and private high schools and K-8 districts. Our credentialed instructors possess expertise and passion for their specific instructional area and substantial experience teaching and working with young students. Our program offers enjoyable hands-on and project based learning. Classes offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum, De Anza Planetarium, Design & Manufacturing Technologies Department and De Anza College Athletics and it meets on the De Anza College campus.
This program is for students who are entering sixth to twelfth grade and is for enrichment only - students are not assigned letter grades nor receive school credit. Supplemental homework may be assigned in some classes. Please check course descriptions for specific details pertaining to each class.
What are the dates to register online?
Online registration opens: Tuesday February 18th, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Online registration closes:
- June 18 for online high school classes.
- June 26 for in-person middle school and high school classes.
- Art Camps registration closes the Friday before the camp is scheduled to begin.
When you're ready to enroll, follow the steps listed online to register. All student class registrations require a parent or guardian to complete the online waiver and information release form before completing the registration. Once payment is successfully processed, you will receive a class confirmation by email.
How do I know what level of class to select for my child?
Students should enroll at the grade level they will enter in Fall 2025 For example, if your student is completing fifth grade in June 2025, they should enroll in sixth-grade level classes.
When will classrooms be assigned?
Online classes: Online high school classes will meet online via the CANVAS learning system and Zoom sessions. Details will be sent before the start of class. Contact communityeducation@deanza.edu if you need assistance accessing your class or account.
In-Person Classes: For classes held in person, classroom information will be posted in our webpages and campus before the start of the program.
What are the rules for student conduct?
Students must observe all classroom rules, follow online class etiquette expectations
and adhere to Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board Policy 3250. Failure
to follow these rules or engaging in any form of bullying and harassment, whether
in person or online, may result in removal from the program without a refund.
Students may not use mobile phones during class. Phones should always remain in student
backpacks until classes have concluded for the day. De Anza College Academy is not
responsible for lost or stolen items. Students should secure their belongings.
What about breaks and supervision?
Students in classes for grades 6-8 will be supervised during morning break and passing periods. Students in classes for grades 9-12 will be supervised during class times only. For safety and supervision reasons, students must be enrolled in consecutive class periods. There is no supervision for students before or after the program.
Parents staying on campus MUST check-in at the Academy administration office, and
may not wait for their child outside classrooms or sit in class with their child.
Parents may not park in drop-off zones. Visitors may park free for a maximum of 30
minutes – in designated short-term spaces only – or purchase a one-day parking permit
from the yellow or gray machines in each student parking lot or structure.
Please send a snack with your student each day for morning break and/or lunch, as food service may not be available on campus during summer. Students may not leave campus to buy food. Please check deanza.edu/academy for the most current information.
What should I do with the class confirmation email?
Review the confirmation and transaction receipts that are emailed to you at the time of enrollment to ensure your student is in the correct class, please contact our office as soon as possible,if you see any errors. You may also log in to the academy’s registration system at any time, with your chosen username and password, to check your student's current enrollment.
What should I do if my student needs to be absent?
Please email attendance@deanza.edu to notify us when your student is unable to attend their online or in-person class(es), include the name of your student and the date(s) he/she will be will not be attending.
What are the rules for dropping classes?
To drop a class or classes you may submit a request through our registration system. Refunds are subject to service fees, and will be credited back to the original method of payment. Administrative drops due to disruptive and inappropriate student behavior will result in dismissal from the program without a refund.
In-Person Classes – Middle School and High School
- Before June 30: $50 service fee per dropped class.
- After June 30: No refunds will be issued*
Online Classes – High School
- Before June 23: $50 service fee per dropped class.
- After June 23: No refunds will be issued*
Art Camps
- Before the start date: $50 service fee per dropped camp.
- After camp begins: No refunds will be issued*
*All drop and refund requests for extenuating circumstances, received past final request deadlines, will be considered for a partial refund on an individual basis by the Dean of Community Education. Material and or lab fees are non refundable.
How can I add a class?
Students may add classes to their schedule anytime before the deadline dates listed
below. Please note: registration is based on availability, there are NO waiting lists
for classes that are FULL.
In-Person Classes – Middle School and High School
- Enroll through June 26: online via registration page for in-person classes.
- June 30 - July 2: Students who are enrolled in the program may add classes by contacting staff in person at the Community Education office in LC 141.
Online Classes – High School
- Through June 18: You can add classes with available space online. Registration will be closed for adding classes from June 13-17.
- June 23 - 25: Students who are enrolled in the program may add classes by emailing communityeducation@deanza.edu.
What are the rules for changing classes?
Class change requests are processed depending on seat availability and must be emailed to communityeducation@deanza.edu by the deadlines listed below:
In-Person Classes – Middle and High School
- Through June 26: No fee for course change requests.
- June 27-29: Registration will be closed for changing classes until July 1.
- June 30 - July 2: Change classes in person at school site. A 10% fee per class applicable for course change requests.
- No class changes will be processed after July 2.
Online Coding Camps (High School)
- Through June 18: No fee for course change requests.
- June 19-22: Registration will be closed for changing classes during these dates
- June 23-25: Change class requests via email. A 10% fee per class is applicable for course change requests.
- No class changes will be processed after June 25.
Have other questions or need additional information? Email us at: communityeducation@deanza.edu