High School (Grades 9-12) Summer Learning Programs
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Summer Learning Programs begin Monday, June 27!
Important! Students should bring their fully charged iPads to school every day.
Q. Where can I find my student's information?
Q. How do I find out about late buses?
A. Download MySPPS Bus App.
Q. Can my Grade 9-11 student still register?
A. Yes. Go to Como High School or Washington Technology Magnet.
Q. Can my Grade 12 student still register?
A. Yes. Go to Gordon Parks High School.
Q. How do I find out program choices?
A. See descriptions below.
Q. How do I communicate a change of address?
A. Call 651-632-3764 or contact your student's summer site.
Q. What if my student does not attend an SPPS school during the school year?
A. Call 651-632-3764 to register.
Q. Where can I find out more information about online classes?
A. Summer Credit Recovery Network
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Summer Learning Programs offer multiple opportunities for Grades 9-12 students to earn up to 12 quarter credits and develop language skills. Hands-on learning, online courses, and community-based experiences offer alternative ways to learn. Getting students up and moving, working with each other, and meeting individual needs with increased staff support help students meet their credit recovery and language development goals.
Important To Know
- Grades 9-10 students attend classes in-person. Attendance, class participation, and work completion are required to earn credit.
- Grades 11-12 students have the option to enroll in either in-person or online learning, but not both. This option is recommended for ELL Level 4 and non-ELL students with grade-level reading skills. Requirements to earn credit include 20% synchronous online learning time with the teacher, working on course content during the scheduled class time, and work completion.
- Blackboard Connect messages are sent as reminders about start dates, attendance, and work completion throughout each session.
- Transportation information is mailed to families two weeks before the first day of each session.
Current SPPS Student Enrollment Process & Timeline
- March 17: School counselors begin working with students to determine what courses to take and to get them enrolled.
- March 17- May 6: Enrollment for both Summer Session One and Summer Session Two continues
- May 6: Due date for Summer Session One enrollment
- May 6 - June 15: Enrollment for Summer Session Two continues
- June 3: Student schedules available on Student Portal (Blackboard Connect Messages will be sent as reminders)
- June 15: Due date for Summer Session Two enrollment
- July 8: Student schedules available on Student Portal (Blackboard Connect Messages will be sent as reminders)
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12) SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS
Grades 5-11 Future Leaders & Sports
Student learning focuses on math, language arts, science, and leadership. Activities include daily athletics and an emphasis on college and career readiness. Themes of social justice and restorative justice practices build leadership and social emotional skills. The option to recover credits will be communicated to eligible enrolled Grade 9 students.
Program Dates: July 25-August 18 (19 days)
Location: Humboldt High School
Hours: 8:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Registration: Students who want to enroll complete Registration Form Grades K-8 SLP 2022. Email completed form to spc@spps.org OR Drop off in person or send by U.S. Mail to: Summer Registration, SPPS Student Placement Center, 2102 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN 55114.
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grades 9-12 LEAP Credit Recovery & English Learner Language Development
English Learners develop language skills and work toward graduation.
Program Dates: June 27-July 21 (18 days)
Location: Humboldt High School
Hours: 8:45-2:45
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grades 9-11 Experiential Learning Credit Recovery
Credit recovery done through experiential and project based learning. Environmental Studies, Arts, and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) careers are just several themes of learning experiences. Students will spend a significant amount of time outside of the classroom. Locations include parks and rivers, technical labs, and community businesses. Enrolled students will be contacted for participation based on credit recovery course enrollment.
Program Dates: June 27, 28, 29, 30; July 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 (15 days)
Location: Humboldt High School
Hours: 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Districtwide transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grades 9-12 Credit Recovery Session One
Students in grades 9-12 stay on track for graduation through credit recovery and Writer’s Institute for Levels 2 and 3 EL students.
Program Dates: June 27-July 21 (18 days)
Locations:
- Como Park Senior High
- Washington Technology Magnet
Hours: 8:45-2:45
*All Session One EL Language Development classes will be held at the Grades 9-12 LEAP Credit Recovery and English Learner Language Program at Humboldt.
Students are assigned a site based on their home address. Transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grades 9-12 Credit Recovery and English Learner Language Development Session Two
Students in grades 9-12 stay on track for graduation through credit recovery and English Learner (EL) Language Development, including Writer’s Institute for Levels 2 and 3 EL students.
Program Dates: July 25-August 18 (19 days)
Locations:
- Como Park Senior High*
- Washington Technology Magnet
Hours: 8:45-2:45
*All EL Language Development classes will be held at Como Park Sr. during Session Two
Students are assigned a site based on their home address. Transportation is available for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grades 11 & 12 APEX Online Credit Recovery Session One
Students in Grades 11 and 12 stay on track for graduation through credit recovery. There is a 20% synchronous attendance requirement for participants. Students are expected to work on course content during scheduled class time. In addition, students may spend additional time working on courses outside of scheduled class time.
Program Dates: June 27-July 21 (18 days)
Locations:
- Online
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Grades 11 & 12 APEX Online Credit Recovery Session Two
Students in Grades 11 & 12 stay on track for graduation through credit recovery. There is a 20% synchronous attendance requirement for participants. Students are expected to work on course content during scheduled class time. In addition, students may spend additional time working on courses outside of scheduled class time.
Program Dates: July 25-August 18 (19 days)
Locations:
- Online
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Grade 12 Gordon Parks Credit Recovery Session One
Students in grade 12 stay on track for graduation through credit completion.
Program Dates: June 27-July 21 (18 days)
Location: Gordon Parks High School
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Metro Transportation passes are provided for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grade 12 Gordon Parks Credit Recovery Session Two
Students in grade 12 stay on track for graduation through credit completion.
Program Dates: July 25-August 16 (17 days)
Location: Gordon Parks High School
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Metro Transportation passes are provided for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
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Grade 12 Gordon Parks Credit Recovery Session Three
Students in grade 12 stay on track for graduation through completion of limited credits leading to Summer Graduation.
Program Dates August 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 (6 days)
Location: Gordon Parks High School
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Metro Transportation passes are provided for eligible students. See SPPS Transportation Guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I help my student be successful?
Discuss credit recovery needs with both your student and your student's counselor and expect your student to do what it takes to fulfill course requirements.
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Can my student miss days and/or scheduled classes due to work or family vacations?
With the limited number of days available to complete coursework required to earn credit, attendance is necessary.
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What if my student gets ill?
Exceptions may be made for up to 3 days missed due to illness. Families work with the summer site administrator to determine if this is an option based on current status of course completion. Verification from a health care provider may be requested.
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How will my student's special education needs be met?
If your student has an IEP with accommodation for summer learning instructional support minutes, the Office of Specialized Services provides staff to meet that requirement.
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What if my student's IEP does not have any accommodations for summer learning?
Summer staff review IEPs At A Glance to best serve students in ways possible within a class of 20-30 students. Examples of possible accommodations include preferred seating and differentiated levels of reading materials. One on one aids and small class sizes are examples of what is not available unless specifically noted as summer accommodations on a student's IEP. Please contact your student's IEP Manager with questions.
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Will students be wearing masks this summer?
SPPS guidelines are set based on current recommendations and requirements.
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Will there be a Summer Graduation?
Yes, students who earn credits needed to graduate will participate in Summer Graduation on August 25.
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How can I get any other questions I have answered?
Email alted@spps.org, or call the Department of Alternative Education at 651-744-8020.
