2023 High School (Grades 9-12) Summer Learning Programs
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Programs begin June 26, 2023.
Important! Students should bring their fully charged iPads to school every day.
- Current SPPS Student Enrollment Process & Timeline
- Students work with their school year counselor to apply.
- Transportation information will be mailed to students through U.S. Mail two weeks prior to the start of session.
- Student schedules will be available through Student Portal the Friday prior to the start of session.
- Non-SPPS Student Enrollment Process & Timeline
- A student's school counselor enrolls a student using Non-SPPS Grades 9-12 2023 Credit Recovery Enrollment Form.
- Transportation information will be mailed to the address entered on the form two weeks prior to the start of the session.
- Student schedules will be sent to the email address entered on the form the Friday prior to the start of session.
- Current SPPS Student Enrollment Process & Timeline
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Grades 9-10 Experiential Credit Recovery
Credit recovery that looks and feels different from the school year by active participation in multi-disciplinary courses with an emphasis on hands-on, real life applications. Examples of courses include Wilderness Inquiry, Farm to Table, Culinary Arts, Welding, Art History, and Construction. Experiences include related field trips. Students take four courses within the session for a total of eight credits. Each course will be co-taught by two teachers licensed in two different content areas. Daily in-person attendance supports learning and earning credits.
Dates & Times: June 26-July 20 (17 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4
Location: Humboldt High School, 30 Baker St. E, Saint Paul (All Areas)
Summer Principal: Heidi Koury
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
Grades 9-10 Credit Recovery & 9-12 EL Language Development
Students participate in credit recovery courses in which academic content is taught using alternative education methods. Students relate learning to interests such as K Pop, climate change, or soccer. English language learner students continue to develop literacy skills. Community partners enrich learning, while summer staff build a thriving environment focused on student success. Daily in-person attendance supports learning and earning credits.
Session One
- Dates & Times: June 26-July 20 (17 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4
- Location: Humboldt High School, 30 Baker St. E, Saint Paul (All Areas)
- Summer Principals: Fatima Lawson, Tamiko Montgomery
Session Two
- Dates & Times: July 24-August 16 (18 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Location: Humboldt High School, 30 Baker St. E, Saint Paul (All Areas)
- Summer Principal: Teresa Vibar
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
Grades 11-12 Credit Recovery Intensive
Students work with a team of teachers and a counselor to complete coursework based on their individual needs. Once the coursework is completed, students earn credit and can either be done for the summer or enrolled in another course, if needed. Students are assigned either a.m. or p.m. classes. The other half of the day, students are supported in a Learning Lab providing internet access, a quiet place to work, and help from their teachers. Daily in-person attendance supports learning and earning credits.Session One
- Dates & Times: June 26-July 20 (17 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4
- Location: Como High School, 740 Rose Ave. W, Saint Paul (All Areas)
- Summer Principal: Winston Tucker
Session Two
- Dates & Times: July 24-August 16 (18 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Location: Como High School, 740 Rose Ave. W, Saint Paul (All Areas)
- Summer Principal: Diana Brown
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
Grades 9-12 Credit Recovery Network
Students work independently on course content material that is online and self-paced to stay on track for graduation. Teachers will be available online to help students during a scheduled time. Once the student has completed all assigned material with a grade of 60% or higher, they will be awarded the credit. Coursework must be completed by the end of each session and will not roll over. This option is recommended for motivated, independent learners with grade-level reading skills. Students must finish a course within the session.
Session One
- Dates & Times: June 26-July 20 (17 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- No School Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4
- Location: Online (All Areas)
- Summer Principal: Ryan Eggers
Session Two
- Dates & Times: July 24-August 16 (18 days), 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
- Location: Online (All Areas)
- Summer Principal: Jayson Spence
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I find my student's information?
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If buses are provided for the program my student is attending, when will transportation information be available?
Transportation information will be mailed to families via U.S. Mail two weeks prior to start of program.
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If buses are provided for the program my student is attending, how do I find out about late buses?
Download MySPPS Bus App.
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Can my Grade 9-12 student register once the program has started?
Possibly. It depends on how much time is left in the session. Go to Humbolt High School (Grades 9-10 & Grades 9-12 EL Language Development) or Como High School (Grades 11-12) to get more information.
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How do I find out program choices?
See the descriptions above.
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How do I communicate a change of address?
Call 651-632-3764 or contact your student's summer site.
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What if my student does not attend an SPPS school during the school year?
Call 651-632-3764 to register.
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What is the timeline for enrollment and communication?
See dates below:
- March 16: School counselors begin working with students to determine what courses to take and to get them enrolled.
- March 16 - May 5: Enrollment for both Summer Session One and Summer Session Two continues
- May 5: Due date for Summer Session One enrollment
- May 5 - June 14: Enrollment for Summer Session Two continues
- June 2: Student schedules available on Student Portal (Blackboard Connect Messages will be sent as reminders)
- June 14: Due date for Summer Session Two enrollment
- July 7: Student schedules available on Student Portal (Blackboard Connect Messages will be sent as reminders)