Summer School/LEAD

This is an intervention program focused on learning recovery and acceleration based on teacher recommendation or IEP team referral. All classes will be held at Top of the World Elementary School.

Dates:

June 22 - July 17, 2026 (No school July 3rd)

Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Questions:

For questions regarding elementary/middle summer school you can contact the Summer School Coordinator, TBD.

Course Offerings:

The Laguna Beach Unified School District is providing summer school interventions for students entering Grades 1-8 in Fall 2026, who are referred by their teacher for additional skill practice over the summer to best prepare them for success next school year.

Only students who are referred by their teacher due to specific skill development needs are invited to summer school.

Extended School Year (ESY) in grades PK-8 is offered for students who require an extension of the regular school year as part of their individualized education program based on IEP team recommendations.

LBHS Summer School instruction will be delivered via in-person instruction on the Laguna Beach High School campus.

Dates:

Session 1: June 22 - July 7, 2026 (No school July 3rd)Session 2: July 8 - 22, 2026

Hours:

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Questions:

For questions regarding LBHS summer school you can contact the Summer School Coordinator: TBD

Course Offerings:

• Students in grades 9-12 who need to repeat a course to earn credit toward earning a high school diploma or who want to remediate a course due to a “D” or “F” grade to meet minimum UC “a-g” requirements. Courses offered are for remediation or credit recovery only and are not offered for advanced credit.
• Additional English Language Development Academy 9th-12th grade courses are offered to select students.
• Jumpstart Algebra enrichment course offered to select students
• Extended School Year (ESY) in grades 9-12 is offered for students who require an extension of the regular school year as part of their individualized education program based on IEP team recommendations.
• Students may only take one course at a time each session for a total of two maximum courses.
• Please contact your school counselor for specific course recommendations for summer school.

Welcome to the 2026 LEAD summer program! The mission of LEAD is to give students in the Laguna Beach Unified School District the opportunity to learn, enrich, advance, and discover by exploring a new interest or passion. LEAD courses are open to all students who were enrolled in LBUSD during the 2025-26 academic year and are continuing enrollment in 2026-27, at no cost to families.

Our classes go beyond academics, offering opportunities to explore social-emotional wellness, physical fitness, the arts, technology, career preparedness, and other high-interest areas. LEAD courses are designed and taught primarily by LBUSD teachers who bring their own passions to life in creative and engaging ways. Each course is built to inspire and excite students, making learning fun, meaningful, and more connected.

All LEAD classes will be held on the Thurston Middle School campus during the weeks of July 20-24 (“Week One”) and July 27-July 31 (“Week Two”). Students may attend one, two, or three classes per week. They can register for one or both weeks of the program.

The day is broken into three periods: A, B, and C. Period A runs from 8 to 10 a.m. and includes a 20-minute nutrition break. Period B runs from 10:05 to 11:45 a.m. Period C runs from 12:20 to 2 p.m. Students registered for both Periods B and C will stay on campus for a 30-minute supervised lunch period from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and will receive a free lunch daily. Students who do not take a Period C class need to be picked up by a parent at 11:45 am.

Registration:
LEAD is a popular program, and we know families are eager to secure a spot in their top-choice classes or with friends. To help ensure a smooth and stress-free registration process, please review the details below and mark your calendar for your child’s registration date. 

Registration is based upon the student’s incoming grade level in the Fall of 2026.
Incoming grades 1-2: Registration will open at 6 p.m. on April 7, 2026
Incoming grades 3-5: Registration will open at 6 p.m. on April 8, 2026
Incoming grades 6-8: Registration will open at 6 p.m. on April 9, 2026

We have a new registration system this year, which will simplify and expedite your registration experience. Details about this system will be sent directly to families via ParentSquare. Please ensure that you receive ParentSquare messages so that you do not miss important updates and instructions related to LEAD registration.

Attendance Expectations:
Attendance expectations in the LEAD program are aligned with those of the academic school year. Due to the structure of the program, students who are enrolled are expected to attend the full week of classes, to arrive on time, and to stay for the duration of the classes they are attending, except in the case of illness. Late arrivals after the first 10 min. of class are not permitted due to the short-term nature of the program.

Transportation:
Busing will be available for the 8 a.m. arrival time and the 2:00 p.m. departure time for a flat fee covering both weeks of LEAD. Transportation to the Boys and Girls Club will be available for students needing extended-day programming. Bus passes will be available for purchase in May on the LBUSD Transportation page. Students who receive a district-paid bus pass during the school year must request a summer LEAD pass by emailing transportation@lbusd.org. Busing is HIGHLY encouraged due to the high volume of students enrolled in the LEAD program, and the heavy congestion of the TMS parking lot. Bus passes do sell out, so please purchase your bus passes early!

For more information, please contact LEAD Program Coordinator Randi Beckley at rbeckley@lbusd.org. We look forward to welcoming your child to LEAD classes this July!