2018 Pgcps Summer Programs Guide 2018 Guia De Programas De Verano De Pgcps
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018 PGCPS SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE 2018 GUIA DE PROGRAMAS DE VERANO DE PGCPS Board of Education of Prince George’s County Segun C. Eubanks, Ed.D., Board Chair Carolyn M. Boston, Vice Chair, District 6 David Murray, District 1 Lupi Quinteros-Grady, District 2 Dinora A. Hernandez, Esq., District 3 Patricia Eubanks, District 4 Raaheela Ahmed, District 5 K. Alexander Wallace, District 7 Edward Burroughs III, District 8 Sonya Williams, District 9 Mary Kingston Roche, Board Member Curtis Valentine, M.P.P., Board Member Donna Wiseman, Ph.D., Board Member Amanya Paige, Student Board Member Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Secretary/Treasurer TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GENERAL INFORMATION 3-4 ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS Adelphi Judy P. Hoyer Center Extended Year 5 Early Childhood: Jump Start to School Readiness 6 Transition to Kindergarten School Readiness 7 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS Credit Recovery Middle School 8 STEM Middle School Project Summer Program 9 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology Bridge 10 Academic Validation: High School Assessment 11-12 Coding as a Second Language (CSL) for High School 13 Credit Recovery and Original Credit High School 14-15 Educational Online Program: Blended Learning Credit Recovery 16-17 JROTC Cadet Officer Leadership Program (COLP) 18 Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) Summer Bridge 19 Science and Technology Bridge - First Steps to Success 20 Summer Melt and College Preparation Boot Camp 21 CROSS LEVEL PROGRAMS CTE Career Explorers Summer Camp 22 M-NCPPC Teen Adventure Camp @ Camp Schmidt 23 Nature Camp: Chesapeake Camp @ Camp Schmidt 24 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Services 25-26 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Summer Mathematics Mastery Academy 27 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Math Mastery Academy 28 Wilderness & Outdoor Skills Camp 29 WRAIR Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Program 30 SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS 31-34 2 2018 Summer Programs Prince George’s County Public Schools General Information Introduction Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Summer Programs offer students opportunities for acceleration, enrichment, credit recovery, or original credit. This 2018 Summer Programs Guide should be used to review the available options and learn how to apply. Program availability will depend on enrollment. Space is limited – apply early! This 2018 Summer Programs Guide is available at www1.pgcps.org/summerschool/. Information in this publication may change after printing and posting. For more details, please consult with your school counselor or contact the Summer Programs Office by phone at 301-808-1124. Registration For credit recovery, students must obtain a registration form from the counselor at the base school. For some enrichment programs, the registration form will be available to download at www1.pgcps.org/summerschool/. Dates, times, and registration are listed in this guide under the individual summer program. Additional records may be required depending on the program. Locations Program location addresses are available at http://www1.pgcps.org/schools/. Tuition Waivers Tuition waiver forms are available for credit recovery programs only. Tuition may be waived by 25 percent or less of the full price of one course per student for students who are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program only. Completed waiver forms, signed by the base school principal must be submitted at the time of registration. Only PGCPS students are eligible for tuition waivers. Refunds Refunds are granted to students who must withdraw during the first week of school. Requests for refunds must be submitted on the appropriate form with the original receipt to the summer school site where the student was registered to attend. Attendance Students having more than two (2) absences or six (6) tardies will be withdrawn and will not be eligible for credit, grade, or refund. In accordance with the PGCPS summer schedule of opened and closed days, most programs will meet Monday through Thursday. See the individual program for scheduled meeting dates. All schools and offices are closed on June 26 for Election Day. If the PGCPS calendar is altered, summer dates will be adjusted. All changes to dates and locations will be posted on the PGCPS website (www1.pgcps.org). 3 Student Rights and Responsibilities Students must adhere to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Please refer to Administrative Procedure 10101 at www1.pgcps.org/administrativeprocedures/. Dress Code Students must dress in a clean, neat, and safe manner. Uniforms are not required. Progress Reports SchoolMAX is not available during the summer for progress reports. Please email the teacher to request a progress update for credit recovery and original credit programs. There are no grades for enrichment and bridge programs. Final Grades Grades for credit recovery and original credit programs will be posted to SchoolMAX one week after the summer program is completed. There are no grades for enrichment and bridge programs. Summer Curriculum Program curriculum is developed by content-area staff and aligned with content standards. Forms of Payment for Summer Programs All programs accept money orders. Many accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card through the MySchoolBucks online payment application. Payment may not be made by check. Students Not Enrolled in a Prince George’s County Public School Students outside of PGCPS are eligible to enroll in credit recovery and original credit programs only. At registration, these students must submit a transcript and a letter from the school stating the credit course taken during the summer is equivalent to the credit course that is needed. Transportation If you have any transportation issues or questions, please call 301-952-6570 or email [email protected]. Program Definitions Bridge programs prepare students with the academic skills to successfully transition from middle to high school. Enrichment programs provide students with an extended learning experience. Original Credit programs offer credits that count toward fulfilling requirements for graduation. Credit Recovery allows middle and high school students the opportunity to earn previously attempted credits to meet promotion or graduation requirements. 4 Adelphi Judy P. Hoyer Center Extended Year Program The Adelphi Judy P. Hoyer Learning Center will provide a five-week Description summer school enrichment program for prekindergarten and kindergarten students. The purpose of the program is to provide high quality instruction in literacy and mathematics as well integrating science, social studies, social foundations, arts, and physical development in the learning. Who Should Apply Students who are enrolled in prekindergarten and kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year at Cool Spring Elementary School are eligible for this program. The program will be held at Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary School due to construction at Cool Spring Elementary School. How to Apply Register at Cool Spring Elementary School for prekindergarten or kindergarten. All entering prekindergarten and current prekindergarten students at Cool Spring Elementary School are eligible for the program. A limited number of slots are available for current kindergarten students. Contact Andrea Hall [email protected] 301-408-6860 Location(s) Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary School Class Sessions July 2 - August 2, 2018 Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost/ Accommodations There is no fee. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Transportation will be provided. 5 Early Childhood: Jump Start to School Readiness Program The Early Childhood: Jump Start to School Readiness is for children Description ages four and five who will be entering prekindergarten and kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. To attend school at Carmody Hills and Samuel Chase Elementary Schools. The summer program is designed to give students exposure to daily instructional experiences that will support the student's transition into prekindergarten and kindergarten in the fall. Who should apply Prekindergarten students who are currently enrolled at Carmody Hills and Samuel Chase Elementary Schools who need support with school readiness skills, based on classroom assessments and teacher referrals. How to apply Early Childhood teachers at Carmody Hills and Samuel Chase elementary schools will provide recommendations for participation in the program based on criteria of needs derived from report cards and teacher recommendation. Contact Lisa Sampson [email protected] Sandra Jiles [email protected] Locations(s) Carmody Hills Elementary School Samuel Chase Elementary School Class Sessions July 2 - July 26, 2018 Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost/ There is no fee. Accommodations Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Transportation will not be provided. 6 Transition to Kindergarten School Readiness Program The Early Childhood Office will offer a summer program for students who Description were enrolled in Prekindergarten during the 2017-2018 school year and will be transitioning to Kindergarten. The summer program aims to provide high-quality academic learning opportunities to children working to master essential skills in language, literacy, math and social emotional development in order to demonstrate school readiness upon entry to kindergarten. Who Should Apply Students who were enrolled in Prekindergarten during the 2017-2018 school