
RECOVER, ADVANCE | ENRICH, EXPLORE
Support your summer learning goals with the Montgomery Virtual Program. Whether you are looking for Credit Recovery, Course Advancement, or want access to a unique Summer Enrichment program, MVP has curriculum offerings and teaching services to support your goals.
EARN COURSE CREDIT WITH MVP
We partner with school districts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to ensure students can stay on target and advance their personalized learning path throughout the summer.

Chart Your Path Forward
With MVP, the Summer of 2023 is an opportunity to explore your personal interests. The Montgomery Virtual Program offers a diverse summer enrichment course catalog that affords our students access to personalized learning experiences and a range of teacher supports.
HIGH SCHOOL
High School Catalog Examples:
CAREER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Introducing high school students to the working world, this course provides the knowledge and insight necessary to compete in today’s challenging job market. This relevant and timely course helps students investigate careers as they apply to personal interests and abilities, develop the skills and job search documents needed to enter the workforce, explore the rights of workers and traits of effective employees, and address the importance of professionalism and responsibility as careers change and evolve. This one-semester course includes lessons in which students create a self-assessment profile, a cover letter, and a résumé that can be used in their educational or career portfolio
HS Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
In this two‐semester introductory course, students learn the principles of business using real‐world examples—learning what it takes to plan and launch a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. This course covers an introduction to economics, costs and profit, and different business types. Students are introduced to techniques for managing money, personally and as a business, and taxes and credit; the basics of financing a business; how a business relates to society both locally and globally; how to identify a business opportunity; and techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business to respond to that opportunity.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
From geography to culture Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected. The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross-border business. Business structures, global entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and the challenges of managing international organizations will all be explored in this course. Students will cultivate a mindfulness of how history, geography, language, cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the 21st century.
HS Coding and Technology
INTRODUCTION TO CODING
Intro to Coding covers a basic introduction to the principles of programming, including algorithms and logic. Students engage in hands-on programming tasks in the Python programming language as they write and test their own code using the approaches real programmers use in the field. Students will program with variables, functions and arguments, and lists and loops, providing a solid foundation for more advanced study as well as practical skills they can use immediately.
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
This course introduces students to the essential technical and professional skills required in the field of Information Technology (IT). Through hands-on projects and written assignments, students gain an understanding of the operation of computers, computer networks, Internet fundamentals, programming, and computer support. Students also learn about the social impact of technological change and the ethical issues related to technology. Throughout the course, instructional activities emphasize safety, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency for workers within the field of IT.
HS Medical and Health Careers
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE
This high school course introduces students to a variety of healthcare careers, as they develop the basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. In addition to learning the key elements of the U.S. healthcare system, students learn terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and the fundamentals of medical emergency care. Throughout the course, instructional activities emphasize safety, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency for workers within the health care field.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This semester-long course introduces students to the structure of medical terms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to health care settings, medical procedures, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathology. The knowledge and skills gained in this course provide students entering the health care field with a deeper understanding of the application of the language of health and medicine. Students are introduced to these skills through direct instruction, interactive tasks, practice assignments, and unit-level assessments.
HS Digital Arts and Photography
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
Have you ever wondered how photographers take such great pictures? Have you tried to take photographs and wondered why they didn’t seem to capture that moment that you saw with your eyes? The Digital Photography I course focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students will be introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. Students will use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-up, and action photographs.
Required materials:
- Manual camera or digital camera with manual settings (the camera needs to allow for the mode, shutter speed, and aperture to be adjusted)
- A Smartphone may be used for most required tasks, however, appropriate applications will need to be installed to allow the student to make the necessary adjustments to the camera mode, shutter speed, and aperture.
- Tripod (or necessary item(s) to create a stable foundation
- Reflector (white paper, poster board, sheets, or a wall)
- Image editing software
- Access to a slideshow application, such as PowerPoint
DIGITAL ART & ANIMATION
This course focuses on building animation skills including realistic movement and lighting. Students learn the Blender® software workspace and tools; location and rotation properties; scripts; IP curves; vector handles; rendering and baking animations and simulations; and particle systems and emitters. Activities and projects promote key 3D animation concepts including frames and keyframes, squash and stretch, action strips, walk cycles and poses, and trajectories. Students develop the skills needed to design and create animations with an understanding of the skills needed to succeed as professional animators.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Catalog Examples:
CAREER EXPLORATIONS
This course prepares middle school students to make informed decisions about their future academic and occupational goals. Through direct instruction, interactive skill demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn how to assess their own skills and interests, explore industry clusters and pathways, and develop plans for career and academic development. This course is designed to provide flexibility for students; any number of units can be selected to comprise a course that meets the specific needs of students.
MS Coding and Technology
MIDDLE SCHOOL CODING
In this course, students will learn all about the technology they use in their day-to-day life as well as explore how the internet functions. The course includes an introduction to the basics of computer science as students discover how to create and build websites using HTML and CSS. They will also become familiar with programming languages like JavaScript and Python. Students will leave the course with a portfolio of work that will showcase their skills.
ONLINE LEARNING AND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
This one-semester course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to online learning, including how to work independently, stay safe, and develop effective study habits in virtual learning environments. Featuring direct-instruction videos, interactive tasks, authentic projects, and rigorous assessments, the course prepares students for high school by providing in-depth instruction and practice in important study skills such as time management, effective note-taking, test preparation, and collaborating effectively online. By the end of the course, students will understand what it takes to be successful online learners and responsible digital citizens.
MS Digital Arts and Photography
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN
Digital art and design involves everything from advertising to animation to photography and more. In this course, you’ll learn about the evolution of art; the basic principles of art and design; the role of art in politics and society; and how to create digital art and make it come alive. Required Materials:
- Unit 2: Digital camera or cell phone with a camera feature (requires uploading digital photographs taken by student)
- Unit 3: Drawing paper and colored pencils or markers or drawing software (requires creating a logo)
- Unit 5: Drawing paper and colored pencils or markers or drawing software or animations software (requires creating a character that could be animated)
- Unit 6: A computer or phone with a recording feature/app (will need to record a “radio” commercial)
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: DRAWING WITH LIGHT
Students see photographs every day on television, on the Internet, and in magazines and newspapers. What makes a great photograph? How did the artist capture a story? What makes a great picture? What are careers in photography? In this course, students learn and apply fundamental skills to use a camera and take photographs of animals, people, and landscapes. Students gain an understanding of how photography can be a means of documentation or high art. Students examine photographic careers and explore self-reflection to progress their creative growth as they develop a photographic portfolio. This course helps students select subjects, take a photograph, and print and display memories!
Required Materials:
- Digital camera: “point and shoot” or above
- A Smartphone may be used for most required tasks, however, appropriate applications will need to be installed to allow the student to make the necessary adjustments to the camera mode, shutter speed, and aperture.
- Paper and Pen/Pencil for note-taking
- Camera cord to transfer images to the computer
- Image Editing Software
- Lighting tools for side, front, and backlighting
new MVP Elementary Summer Camps
Our 3 week, virtual elementary summer camps provide K-5 students with an opportunity to explore an area of interest in-depth. Students will meet synchronously online with their teachers 3 days per week while exploring and creating on their own throughout the session.
ELEMENTARY
Summer Camps:
SCIENCE CAMP
This camp consists of 5 days of science activities for students in grades K-5. Students will meet 3 days per week (MWF) synchronously with their teacher for 45 minutes. Session dates: 6/12-6/30, 6/26-7/14, 7/10-7/28, and 7/24-8/11.
ART CAMP
This camp consists of 5 days of art activities for students in grades K-5. Students will meet 3 days per week (T,Thurs,F) synchronously with their teacher for 45 minutes. Session dates: 6/12-6/30, 6/26-7/14, 7/10-7/28, and 7/24-8/11
ROBOTIFY CAMP
This camp consists of 5 days of coding with robotics activities for students in grades 3-5. Students will meet 3 days per week (MWF) synchronously with their teacher for 45 minutes. Session dates: 6/12-6/30, 6/26-7/14, 7/10-7/28, and 7/24-8/11.
SPANISH CAMP
This camp consists of 5 days of Spanish language activities for students in grades K-5. Students will meet 3 days per week (MWF) synchronously with their teacher for 45 minutes. Session dates: 6/12-6/30, 6/26-7/14, 7/10-7/28, and 7/24-8/11.
ELA/MATH ENRICHMENT CAMP
This camp consists of 5 days of ELA/Math activities for students in grades 3-5 who need additional enrichment prior to entering the next grade. Students will meet 5 days per week, synchronously with their teacher for 45 minutes. Students should enroll in the grade level completed during the 22-23 school year. Session dates: 6/12-6/30, 6/26-7/14, 7/10-7/28, and 7/24-8/11.

Shore Up
Join us this summer to Shore-Up your skills and ensure you are ready enter the 23-24 school year confident in your learning from your previous grade level. Every course includes a certified teacher to support student learning.