Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there any residency requirements?
A. No, non-PVPUSD students, private school students and summer visitors are welcome.

Q. How do I arrange to have 2 or more students in the same classes?
A. Applications must be sent in the same envelope and list the same 6 class choices in the same order on each application, along with a request that students be assigned identical class schedules. NOTE: It is impossible to arrange some, but not all, classes together.

Q. What if it is absolutely necessary for my student to have a particular class?
A. That class should be listed as your first choice on the application form. You may indicate "must have or do not enroll".

Q. Can PEP tell me which classes are full before I enroll my student?
A. Until June 1, when class schedules are set, PEP can only estimate which classes are full based on number of students who have requested classes. After that date, check Class Description section of this web site for information regarding full classes.

Q. What happens if PEP is unable to give me 4 of my 6 choices because classes are full?
A. PEP will call you with additional class choices. If you are unable to select from the choices available, you may withdraw with a full refund.

Q. Can PEP send me or give me my child's schedule over the phone?
A. No, schedules are provided to the students on the first day of Summer School

Q. Is it permissible for a student to miss more than 3 days of PEP Summer School?
A. Yes, any absence approved by a student's parents if permitted. If you know your student will be starting after June 23rd, please indicate on the application. NOTE: Biolab, Woodshop Marine Biology and Chem Lab classes require attendance the first 3 days of Summer School for safety reasons.

Q. Does PEP provide transportation to and from Summer School?
A. No. Please contact the RTD or PV Transit for their schedules.

Q. What about crossing guards and campus security?
A. Crossing guards are provided before and after school at Miraleste Intermediate School. Campus security is provided from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at both schools. Please make arrangements for your student to arrive and leave between these times.

Q. Will there be a nurse at the school?
A. A PVPUSD Health Aide will be available during Summer School hours at each school.

Q. What about snacks for students during mid-morning break?
A. Under the direction of PVPUSD Food Services, a snack bar will be available. A schedule of prices will be posted on the first day of Summer School.

Q. Is it possible to hand deliver an application?
A. No, PEP uses only the post office box for applications. DO NOT send an application by registered or certified mail. It will be delayed until someone from PEP can make a special trip to the post office to sign for and pick it up.

Q. Does PEP offer any program after the hours of Summer School?
A. At Miraleste Intermediate School, Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp will run an after hours program. For more information, call (310) 541-3664 or check the web site at http://www.pbcdaycamp.com. There will not be an after hours program at Palos Verdes Intermediate School.

Q. What tuition help is available for students?
A. Tuition assistance is available to those students that qualify for the States Cal Works Supplemental Funding. Include your State Cal Works number on the application for verification of eligibility.