1. Where Will Summer School Be Held?

JPPSS Summer School FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. Where will summer school be held? Summer School will be held at Grace King on the east bank and John Ehret on the west bank.

2. What are the dates of summer school? The 2015 summer school session will be conducted May 28, 2015 through July 22, 2014. There are 2 semesters of summer school: Semester A May 28th – June 24th and Semester B June 25th – July 22nd.

3. When is summer school registration? Summer school registration will be held from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Grace King and John Ehret as follow: Semester A (1st session) on May 28, 2015 and Semester B (2nd session) on June 25, 2015.

4. What are the summer school hours of operation?

The summer school sites are opened Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

5. What are the summer school site addresses and phone numbers?

EB - Grace King High – 4301 Grace King Place – Metairie, LA 70002 – 504-383-1920 WB - John Ehret High – 4300 Patriot Street – Marrero, LA 70072 – 504-383-2020

6. What do I need to register for summer school? The following documents are required for summer school registration: 2014-2015 Final Report Card, Summer School Permission Form, and a proof of residence (e.g. utility bill, driver’s license, passport and/or etc.)

7. Where are Summer School Permission Forms issued? Summer School Permission Forms are issued by the school. Please see an administrator, guidance counselor and/or academic dean at your school to request a form.

8. How much does summer school cost?

$30.00 summer school registration fee + (1 x $265.00 per course = $265.00) for residents of JP = $295.00 $30.00 summer school registration fee + (1 x $365.00 per course = $365.00) for non residents of JP = $395.00 or $30.00 summer school registration fee + (2 x $265.00 per course = $530.00) for residents of JP = $560.00 $30.00 summer school registration fee + (2 x $365.00 per course = $730.00) for non residents of JP = $760.00

9. What are the accepted forms of payment for summer school fees?

Cashier Check or Money Order made payable to Jefferson Parish Public School System or (JPPSS). 10. When are the summer school fees due?

All summer school fees must be paid in FULL on the day of registration.

11. Is transportation provided to and from summer school?

No, students, parents or guardians are responsible for transportation to and from summer school.

12. Are students allowed to attend summer school at either summer school site? Yes, students are allowed to attend either summer school site.

13. What grade levels are allowed to attend JPPSS summer school?

JPPSS summer school is ONLY open to students currently enrolled in grades 8th through 12th.

14. What courses are offered in summer school?

8TH GRADE COURSES HIGH SCHOOL NEW COURSE WORK HIGH SCHOOL REPEAT COURSE WORK

English English II III IV World Geography English I II III IV Chemistry World Geography Math Geometry World History Algebra I II Physical Science World History Reading Civics American History Geometry Civics American History Science Biology Social Studies

15. Are students required to attend summer school classes every day? No, students have the option of attending class at the summer school site and/or accessing the PLATO Online Learning System at home to complete their PLATO coursework via high speed internet. A Summer School Online Learning Agreement is required to exercise any of those options. However, tests, mid-semester exams and final exams must be taken at the summer school site.

16. Can 8th grade summer remediation students attend summer school? Parents of Grade 8 students who are required to attend summer remediation and summer school must consult with their attendance school principal to determine which summer program to attend.

17. What schools are offering summer camp?

Title I Summer Arts Camps - Jeannine Prejean via email [email protected] or phone 504-349-8932

Summer Camps – Priscilla Barnes via email [email protected] or phone 504-365-5368

18. Where do I register my child for the Middle School Initiative?

Contact Ismae Girard via email [email protected] or phone 504-349-7832

19. Where do I register my (4th, 5th, 6th or 7th grade) child for summer school? Contact your child’s elementary | middle school for information about summer school. JPPSS summer school is ONLY offered to students currently enrolled in grades 8th through 12th.