High school is an important time for all students. During Summer session, eligible eighth graders can prepare for high school. Students in grades 9-12 can stay on track for graduation through credit recovery during Summer Session 1 and/or Summer Session 2.

Eighth Grade Opportunities (offered both sessions this year)

Eighth grade students participate in leadership opportunities, prepare for the transition to high school, and work on higher level math and reading skills. Students in grade 8 may register for Summer Session 1 OR 2 OR CDF Freedom Schools.

Credit Recovery

Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by six or fewer credits can register for Summer Session 1 OR Summer Session 2. Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by more than six credits should attend BOTH Session 1 & 2. Digital options (using computer-based curriculum) are also available for students who are 16-21** years old. AGAPE students currently using SPPS childcare will attend Summer session at Gordon Parks with AGAPE as the childcare site. Talk with your student’s school counselor to find the best Summer options and to register.

**Student must be 16 by the last day of a Summer session to qualify.  Students who reach their 21st birthday during Summer session may finish the session, but not enroll in another one.

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS SCHEDULE

This is a list of times and locations of Summer Learning Programs sites for elementary, middle and high schools. The list also includes Digital Credit Recovery and CDF Freedom School sites. Sites are listed by grade levels (student's current grade).

CREDIT RECOVERY

Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by six or fewer credits can register for Summer Session 1 OR Summer Session 2 through their regular school counselor. Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by more than six credits should attend BOTH Summer sessions. There are both options to learn in the traditional classroom and with a blended format (digital curriculum with class meetings twice a week).

OTHER SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS

Students currently in grades K-11 can participate in sports, arts, environmental and cultural programs with other students from across the metro area. These summer programs are offered at no cost to students.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is available to most students attending a Summer Learning Program based on the Area of the student’s home or alternate address.