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

Eighth Grade Opportunities

S-Term 1 is not available to students in grade 8. In S-Term 2, 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 S-Term 2 OR CDF Freedom Schools.

Credit Recovery

Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by six or fewer credits can register for S-Term 1 OR S-Term 2. Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by more than six credits should attend BOTH S-Term 1 AND S-Term 2. Online classes are available through Saint Paul College for students who are 16-21** years old. AGAPE and Harding students currently using SPPS childcare will attend S-Term at Gordon Parks with AGAPE as the childcare site. Talk with your student’s school counselor to find the best S-Term options and to register.

S-TERM TIMES AND LOCATIONS

This a list of times and locations of S-Term 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 for a student's current grade.

DIGITAL CREDIT RECOVERY

Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by six or fewer credits can register for S-Term 1 OR S-Term 2. Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by more than six credits should attend BOTH S-Term 1 AND S-Term 2.

MULTI-DISTRICT SUMMER 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 an S-Term site based on the Area of the student’s home or alternate address.