The Summer Institute, an initiative of the John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, welcomes rising 7th and 8th graders from archdiocesan, charter, and public schools who have a variety of talents and interests. Student applicants must maintain a target 3.0 GPA+ or the standard based equivalent.
Summer Institute 2026
July 6th - 24th
One Program. Six Sites.
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
906 S Soto St. Los Angeles, 90023
Program Director
Mrs. Yvette Serrano
yvette.serrano@onward2highschool.org
Sacred Heart
High School
2111 Griffin Ave. Los Angeles, 90031
Program Director
Mr. Angel Yanes
angel.yanes@onward2highschool.org
St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy
7851 Gardendale St, Downey, 90242
Program Director
Mrs. Vanessa Yanez
vanessa.yanez@onward2highschool.org
Cathedral High School
1253 Bishops Road. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Program Director
Ms. Edna Ramirez
edna.ramirez@onward2highschool.org
St. Anthony High School
620 Olive Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802
Program Director
Mrs. Katie Pierce
katie.pierce@onward2highschool.org
St. Mary’s Academy
701 Grace Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
Program Director
Ms. Katie Vahl
katie.vahl@onward2highschool.org
Important Dates:
Summer Institute Dates: July 6th -24th 2026