SUMMER 2026
AP Calculus Summer Readiness Program
A 7-week small-group course designed to help students transition from Pre-Calculus to Calculus with greater confidence, stronger foundations, and a head start on the most important topics they will see in the fall.
Calculus is one of the biggest academic jumps students make in high school, and many students are surprised by how quickly the course moves from the very beginning. In this program, we will build directly on the skills students developed in Pre-Calculus, strengthen the advanced algebra and function concepts that are essential for success, and spend the majority of our time previewing the first major topics students will encounter in Calculus. With guided instruction, a custom workbook, video support, extra practice, and a small-group setting limited to just 6 students, this course is designed to help students start the year prepared instead of playing catch-up.
Limited to 6 students
WHY THIS COURSE
Why Families Choose This Course
Local, in-person learning in Bend, Oregon
14 total class sessions taught in a focused small-group setting
Builds directly on what students learned in Pre-Calculus
Covers the foundations of Calculus and previews the first major units
Uses knowledge checks throughout the course to monitor understanding
7 weeks of structured support before the school year begins
Limited to 6 students for individualized support and accountability
Strengthens the advanced algebra and function skills needed for Calculus
Includes a custom workbook, guided notes, video lessons, and extra practice
Taught by a certified teacher with extensive experience helping students succeed in advanced math
COURSE OVERVIEW
A Stronger Start to Calculus
This course is designed for students who want more than a quick review before school starts. Our goal is to help students make the leap from Pre-Calculus to Calculus with a stronger understanding of the concepts, skills, and habits that will matter most when the year begins.
We will begin by revisiting and sharpening the most important ideas students learned in Pre-Calculus, especially the function thinking, graph interpretation, algebraic fluency, and analytical reasoning that Calculus depends on. From there, we will go deeper into advanced algebra concepts that often become stumbling blocks once students are asked to apply them in a more rigorous and abstract setting.
After establishing those foundations, we will spend the majority of the course focused on topics students will actually encounter in Calculus. This means students will not only strengthen prerequisite skills, but also begin developing familiarity with the language, notation, and types of thinking used in the first part of the course. By the end of the summer, students should feel more prepared, more confident, and better equipped to handle the pace and expectations of Calculus from day one.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who This Program Is For
This course is a great fit for students who:
Are finishing Pre-Calculus this spring
Could benefit from stronger fluency with functions, graphing, and advanced algebra
Will be taking Calculus next school year
Tend to do better with structure, accountability, and guided practice
Want to feel more confident before the year begins
Want a head start on the concepts they will see in the first part of Calculus
WHY THIS COURSE
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
Throughout the course, students will strengthen the foundational skills needed for Calculus while previewing the major topics they are likely to encounter early in the school year.
Strengthen advanced algebra skills essential for success in Calculus
Improve confidence with graph interpretation, rates of change, and multiple representations
Learn the core ideas behind Calculus as the study of change
Practice solving more complex, multi-step problems with greater precision
Review and apply function concepts developed in Pre-Calculus
Deepen understanding of the algebra and reasoning skills that support limits and derivatives
Preview major concepts related to limits, continuity, and early derivative thinking
Build the confidence and mathematical maturity needed for a fast-paced advanced math course
CURRICULUM
Topics Covered
Pre-Calculus Foundations Review
We will review and strengthen the most important prerequisite skills from Pre-Calculus, including:
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Function notation and evaluation
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Graphing and interpreting functions
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Multiple representations of functions
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Average rate of change
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Function behavior and transformations
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Algebraic simplification and solving strategies
Preview of Early Calculus Topics
We will spend the majority of the course working with topics students will see in Calculus, including:
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Limits
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Continuity
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Estimating and interpreting limits from graphs and tables
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Introduction to derivatives
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Derivative as slope and rate of change
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Early derivative rules and interpretations
Advanced Algebra for Calculus
We will go deeper into the algebra skills that often make or break early success in Calculus, including:
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Factoring and simplifying expressions
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Rational expressions
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Radicals
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Exponents and logarithms
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Solving equations efficiently and accurately
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Algebraic manipulation used in more advanced problem solving
Foundations of Calculus
Students will begin building a conceptual understanding of what Calculus actually studies, including:
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Change over time
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Average vs. instantaneous rate of change
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Interpreting behavior from graphs, tables, and equations
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Mathematical reasoning behind early Calculus concepts
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who This Program Is For
This course is a great fit for students who:
Length
7 Weeks
Class Size
Limited to 6 Students
Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays
Format
: In-person, small-group
Session Length
60 Minutes
Location
Bend, Oregon
EVERYTHING YOU GET
What's Included
Custom workbook created for this course
Video lessons that support the notes and instruction
A focused academic environment that helps students stay engaged and accountable
Regular knowledge checks to assess understanding
Detailed guided notes for each major topic
Extra practice to complete outside of class
Structured in-class instruction with opportunities for questions and support
PROGRESS MONITORING
Built-In Progress Checks
To help students monitor their understanding and identify areas for growth, the course includes short knowledge checks throughout the program. These checks are designed to reinforce learning, give students feedback on how they are doing, and make sure they are building real understanding as the course progresses.
PRICING
Course Tuition
Best Value
Early Enrollment
$795
Standard Tuition
$875
WHY THIS MATTERS
Why a Summer Head Start Matters
Calculus moves quickly, and students often have very little time to adjust once the school year begins. Those early weeks can set the tone for the entire course. Students who begin the year with stronger foundations, more familiarity with the material, and greater confidence are in a much better position to participate, keep up, and succeed from the start.
This course is designed to reduce that uncertainty by helping students enter Calculus with a clearer understanding of what to expect and a stronger command of the skills they will need right away.
Reserve Your Spot
Complete the form below to register your student for the AP Calculus Summer Prep Course. We'll follow up within 24 hours to confirm enrollment.