Summer Bridges

What is the Summer Bridges Program?

Mullen is excited to offer our incoming students the opportunity to participate in the Summer Bridge Program on campus during the summer of 2026.

We strive to build a community that creates opportunities for students to meet new people, build relationships, and enhance their academic skills before entering their first year at Mullen High School.

Below are the courses offered in summer 2025. We will release the Summer 2026 courses after the enrollment deadline of March 1, 2026.

Registration begins May 1

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

Will My Student Need Their iPad Daily?

Yes. Students will be working directly on their iPad.
How Will My Student Benefit Academically?

For our Math Enrichment session, your student will have the opportunity to retest for Honors upon completion. For our Jumpstart Sessions, students will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with our learning platform called MyMullen, practice working with an iPad, and familiarize themselves with our campus and our teachers.
Is Lunch Available?

No. However, students may bring snacks and are encourages to bring a water bottle.
Is Tuition Assistance Available?

Yes, please email Director of Summer Bridges for more information
When is Registration for the Summer Bridges Due?

Registration closes two weeks prior to the first session.
Is There a Dress Code?

No, just appropriate attire.
Will My Child Earn Credit for the Classes They Complete?

No. The classes are designed to introduce students to the campus, allow them to meet some of their peers and will expose students to the rigourous curriculum of Mullen High School.

Parent of the Class of 2027

My student will feel more comfortable and confident in her first year of high school. It helped her a lot, and as a parent, I feel more comfortable knowing that she will be ok at Mullen! This program helped my two kids get more comfortable. For our family, this is our second year participating in the Summer Bridges experience!

Student Class of 2028

Coming to Summer Bridges to the New Student Success Strategies and Math Jumpstart helped me to be able to get to know who my future classmates are going to be, but it also helped me get an idea of what my next 4 years here at Mullen are going to be like.

Summer Bridge Course Offerings

Honors Math Enrichment
June 2 to June 13 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fee: $250

This summer enrichment session is designed to allow the participants to review and reinforce the major concepts of the Algebra 1 Curriculum. These skills are necessary for all math courses succeeding Algebra I at Mullen High School. Students will review simplifying algebraic expressions (including powers and exponents, absolute value, rational and radical expressions), solving equations (linear, absolute value, quadratic, and radical), and solving linear inequalities and systems of linear equations. In addition, students will review graphing and writing equations for linear, absolute value, and quadratic functions and evaluate and write equations for exponential growth and decay functions.

* On the last day of the two-week session, students will have the option to re-test for placement in honors Algebra 1 or Geometry.

Jumpstart to Science
July 21 to August 1 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fee: $250

This summer enrichment session is a course designed to preview the scientific skills to be used throughout your 4 years at Mullen High School. Students will learn and practice the order of operations, math operations on powers of 10, and conversion between scientific and standard notation. Students will be exposed to the metric system, prefix notation, and unit conversion. Students will learn about significant figures, precision, and accuracy. In addition, students will work with scientific formulas and analyze graphs and data tables. Take this class to get a jumpstart on your science classes and prepare for your freshman year at Mullen!

“In The Beginning”
Theology Introduction Course
July 21 to August 1 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $250

“In The Beginning” is the first word in the Bible. This course is designed for students who are at their beginning with Roman Catholic Studies. Open to students of all faith backgrounds; this course is a welcoming opportunity for incoming freshmen to learn the basics of Catholicism. The teacher will facilitate group discussions, review theological concepts at an introductory level, and teach skills (such as navigating scripture) that will benefit students during their religious studies at Mullen.

Jumpstart to Math
July 21 to August 1 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fee: $250

This summer enrichment session is designed to allow the participants to review those concepts from Pre-Algebra, which will give them a “jump start” into Algebra 1 and preview Algebra 1 topics. The topics students will review and preview will include simplifying algebraic expressions (order of operations, distributive property, powers and exponents, and rational expressions), solving linear equations and inequalities, introduction to functional relationships, and graphing linear equations using slope and patterns.

New Student Success Strategies
July 21 to August 1 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $250

Students will be introduced to Mullen calendars, expectations, technology, and apps. In addition, they will engage in this quick workshop to learn about themselves as students (readers, test takers, study habits), while becoming familiar with their learning styles, personality traits, and self-advocacy skills. This two-week course aims to empower students to learn how they learn, study, and test and to develop strong success strategies to use as new students and throughout their time as Mullen students.

De La Salle Support:

De La Salle Summer Academy
July 21 to August 1
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $250

All students enrolled in freshman DLS classes are invited to attend the DLS Summer Academy. These sessions are designed to aid in the transition into their freshman year of high school. Summer Academy consists of a review session for English and Math and a study skills session. Students enrolled in the De La Salle program are invited to “Solid Grounds” for theological studies at Mullen. The teacher will prepare students by reviewing important foundational skills and front-loading information they will encounter during their four years of theology classes. Through direct instruction and group work, students will examine scripture, familiarize themselves with the meaning behind concepts, and explore the faith.

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Tradition of Excellence

Since 1931, Mullen High School has provided students with a sound college preparatory education in nurturing surroundings. We extend this spirit and dedication to our Summer Bridges Academy.
Personalized Programs

No two children are alike. Each comes to us with many interests and talents. He or she may excel in one area yet need to develop skills in another. Our summer programs offer diverse academics and workshops to satisfy each young person’s interests, passions, and goals. Our classes are small, averaging 12 students, and the variety of offerings allows them to stay on campus for an hour, part of the day, or an entire day.
Dedicated Teachers

Our teachers are selected for their creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication. They know how to work with children to bring out their best.