Our co-ed Academic Mini-Mester offers flexible pathways for students entering grades 9–12 in Fall 2026 to get ahead academically. Students can earn high school honors credit, recover credits, or prepare for the ACT. Open to both boarding and day students, the program features a mix of online courses and on-campus mini-mester classes built for motivated learners who want to make the most of their summer.
Please note that class will not be held on July 3rd.
Explore our summer courses designed for accelerated learning or credit recovery. Southern Prep’s Academic Mini-Mester runs from June 1 – July 17, 2026.
Morning Classes
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
ACT Prep*
Honors Algebra II
Honors US History
Honors World History
*ACT Prep ends on July 11 with the exam on campus. Course cost includes the ACT test ticket. This course also includes additional e-learning days.
Afternoon Classes
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM CT
Honors American Literature
Honors British Literature
Honors Geometry
Online Credit Recovery & Courses
Students enrolled in online credit recovery or other online courses may work at their own pace and complete the course within the 7-week timeframe. There is no in-person requirement for these courses.
Please click the button below to start the application process. You will be redirected to a third-party site, RenWeb. To apply for the 2026 Academic Mini-Mester, please select the Summer 2026 Application. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee.
$1,200 (ONE COURSE)
$2,000 (TWO COURSES)
$4,000 (ONE COURSE)
$6,500 (TWO COURSES)
$800 (PER CLASS)
Please complete the following form in order to receive updates when we are enrolling for Summer Advancement Academy in 2025. If you have an immediate question, please call the Admissions Office at 256-790-9202 or 256-496-8864.