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