The Summer Institute, an initiative of the John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, welcomes rising 7th and 8th graders from archdiocesan, charter, and public schools who have a variety of talents and interests. Student applicants must maintain a target 3.0 GPA+ or the standard based equivalent.
One Program. Two Locations.
Sacred Heart
High School
2111 Griffin Ave., Los Angeles, 90031
Program Director
Ms. Alexis Herrera
alexis.herrera@onward2highschool.org
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy
7851 Gardendale St., Downey, 90242
Program Director
Mrs. Katie Pierce
katie.pierce@onward2highschool.org
Important Dates:
Early Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Early Application Decision Day: May 16, 2025
Regular Application Deadline: June 6, 2025
Regular Application Decision Day: June 13, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025
Summer Institute Dates: July 7th -25th 2025