Academy
Summer 2025
June 16-August 14
For over 35 years, Peninsula Academy has been providing comprehensive tutoring and college counseling to students in the South Bay. Our rigorously selected, high caliber tutors and counselors include graduates of Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Chicago and USC, as well as former and current school teachers and college professors. Together, our tutors and counselors have decades of combined experience in education. Whether it is helping students master difficult concepts, improve test scores, plan for college, write stellar application essays, or simply gain confidence in school, Peninsula Academy has the expertise to help you reach your goals.
Test Prep
Online SAT | Wed/Sat 10 am-12 pm
Master SAT Coach Luke has taught over 1,000 students to perform at their best on test day. In this results-oriented course, students will learn the most essential strategies for maximizing their scores on all sections of the SAT. Topics include how to handle time pressure, speed reading, multiple-choice decision making, how to identify the most common patterns in “trap” answers, and more. All course materials are drawn from real SAT tests over the past five years, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
SAT Boot Camp
Students will practice for the SAT using the COGNOS methodology developed at Peninsula Academy. This system has students practice with real SAT tests from past years to build mental stamina and develop effective test-taking strategies. Tutors break down the sections of the test and teach students how to think and reason the way test makers do.
Practice Test | Mon 9 am - 12:30 pm
Class | Tue-Thu 10 am - 12 pm
College Application (Seniors)
Our dedicated college application program helps students prepare for the entire college admissions process. Our certified college counselors help with narrowing down college lists and provide in-depth assistance with writing/editing personal statements, securing letters of recommendation, and overall college planning. Leave the stress of application season behind and start looking toward your acceptances!
Young Writers’ Workshop | 2nd–5th
6/16-8/7(8 weeks)| Mon - Thu 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Our young writers’ workshops are each designed for a particular grade range, but they all share a common goal: to awaken the creative spirit within all students. This year’s program will see students engaging with a wide range of writing genres through weekly writing projects. Students will practice grammar fundamentals as well as brainstorming, outlining, and editing skills. Workshops are divided into two levels: 2nd–3rd, 4th–5th. Students are free to enroll weekly!
Middle School Writers’ Workshop - New York Times and John Locke Writing Competitions Prep | 5th -8th
June 16th - August 8th (8 Weeks) | 9-12 pm
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Building on the foundation of our Young Writer’s Workshop, this course empowers Middle School students to develop their writing skills and deepen their appreciation for literature and academic writing. Students will strengthen their command of writing fundamentals, focusing on two essential essay forms: persuasive and analytical. While literary fiction serves as the core of our curriculum, students will also explore nonfiction and poetry to expand their writing repertoire.
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Additionally, they will gain valuable experience preparing for prestigious writing competitions, such as the New York Times and John Locke competitions, helping them refine their craft and build confidence as emerging writers.
Online Greek Mythology | 4th-7th
In this workshop, students discover why myths were created by many of the world’s ancient civilizations, and explore how mythology appears in contemporary literature, film and other media today. Students explore the art of storytelling, discuss mythology, and examine oral traditions as they experiment with creative performance, and gain a deeper understanding of literary and dramatic themes.
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Schedule: TBD
STEM Previews
June 16-August 7 (8 weeks)
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Our course previews are intended to introduce material that students will see during their next academic school year. Each Preview will cover the entirety of the first semester’s material and utilize the textbooks that students will be using during the school year. This course requires enroll minimum 4 weeks.
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Previews Schedule:
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Biology H: Monday/Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Chemistry H: Monday/Saturday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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AP Physics 1: Monday/Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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Pre-Algebra: Monday/Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
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Algebra 1: Monday/Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
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Algebra 2: Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
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Geometry: Monday/Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Pre-Calculus: Monday/Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Advanced Math Club | 4th-8th
6/16-8/7 (8 weeks)
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4th-5th Grade | Mon/wed 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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6th-8th Grade | Tue/Thu 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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This program is designed for those who aspire to higher-level math. Our students have been invited to Math Field Day and received awards including "Top Independent Scorer" in the middle school competition, math counts. Also, several students scored 23 on Math Olympiads 2020-2021 season and earned high honor from AMC 8 2020.
Speech and Debate | 1st-8th | 4 weeks
Regardless of your academic aspirations, the oral and written communication skills you develop through public speaking help you excel in every walk of life! You become a better listener, note-taker, writer, speaker, and critical thinker. Be a Part of the Incredible Success of our Speech and Debate Program!
Schedule:
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Mighty Voices(1st/2nd) | Tue/Thu 1:30-3 pm(6/16-7/10)
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Elementary Speech & Debate(3rd-5th) | Mon-Thu
Session 1: 9-12 pm, Session 2 1:30-4:30 pm -
Middle School Speech & Debate(6th-8th) Mon-Thu 1:30-4:30 pm
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Intro Policy/LD Debate(6th-8th): Mon-Thu 1:30-4:30 pm(7/14-8/7)
The Linguistics Class | 7th & up
This summer, we are excited to offer our Linguistics Prep Course once again, led by Coach Luke, a seasoned instructor who studied at Harvard and Stanford, with over 15 years of experience coaching students for the IOL. In this course, students will:
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✅ Develop a strong foundation in linguistic concepts
✅ Master associative, scientific, and algorithmic thinking
✅ Learn to decode patterns and analyze complex puzzles
✅ Review past competition problems and participate in team practice & mock competitions
This is a fantastic opportunity for students who enjoy logic-based challenges and want to enhance their problem-solving abilities in an engaging and competitive environment.
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Schedule:
Competition Prep Class (10 weeks) : TBD
Beginning Class( 8 weeks): TBD
Back-to-School English & Math Preview | 2nd-5th
Session 1: July 21-July 31(2 weeks)
Session 2: August 4-August 14(2 weeks)
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This course is intended to preview and reinforce the new concepts and methods through Common Core materials that help students achieve academic success during their school year.
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English - 2nd/3rd M,W 2:30-5:30 p.m.; 4th/5th T,Th 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Math - 2nd/3rd T,Th 2:30-5:30 p.m.; 4th/5th M,W 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Early Bird Special 10% off until May 3rd, 5% off until May 31st
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Contact the office to learn more!
For English, Zach 310-377-1297
For English and Korean, Kay 310-989-7557
For English and Mandarin, Eebin 310-377-1297
office@penacad.com | www.penacad.com