Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES. 1 GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 3 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION. 15

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3 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES. 1 GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 3 Elementary and Middle School. 6 Reading and Mathematics Reading Recovery High School. 7 Credit Recovery Courses End-of-Course SOL Academy/Testing First-Time Credit Acceleration Courses English as a Second Language (ESL). 12 Elementary Secondary ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Multicultural Services. 13 Summer Book Club Special Education Programs. 14 Extended School Year (ESY) Services GENERAL INFORMATION. 15 Attendance Conduct Dress Code Eligibility for Attendance Transportation

4 Mission Statement The mission of the WJCC Summer Program is to provide students with an extended learning time that is challenging, innovative and highly supportive. Recognizing that students have a variety of educational needs and learn in different ways, the summer program will strive to help each student learn to think critically and creatively, master important skills and subject matter, achieve a sense of academic well-being and develop a life-long love of learning. Objectives Summer programs will provide opportunities for: Reinforcing and increasing academic progress. Introducing selected essential skills for the upcoming year. Engaging students in innovative learning experiences. 1

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8 Summer Programs 2016 Location: Dates: Registration: Kindergarten grade 5, programs are held at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary. Grades 6 8, programs are held at Lois Hornsby Middle. Grades 9 12, programs are held at Lafayette High School. Specific Summer Program dates are shown on the WJCC Summer School Program page. Students in grades K 8 are by invitation ONLY (see the building principal for additional questions). Students in grades 9 12 can register with the school counselor. Transportation: Attendance: Tuition: Examinations: Conduct: Dress Code: Food Service: Parking: WJCC division transportation will be provided for grades K 8. The transportation schedule will be available two weeks prior to the start of the summer programs. No absences are permitted in any of the WJCC Summer Programs. Tuition assistance is available for high school credit-recovery, credit-bearing and enrichment courses (forms available in the school counseling office). Parents must complete a Withdrawal Form and submit it to the Summer Program office by July 11. No refunds will be made for withdrawals after this date. All refunds will be given within 10 business days and must be picked up by a parent from their child s school. No refund of fees will be made if a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons or excessive absences. There are no exam exemptions during the Summer High School Program. The Williamsburg-James City County School Division Handbook and Student Code of Conduct will be enforced. The dress code, as outlined in the Williamsburg-James City County School Division Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, will be enforced. Breakfast is available during the Summer Program at the elementary and middle school level. Snack foods are available for purchase during the high school program. Students that would like to park on campus during the Summer High School Program must have a parking pass. A parking pass can be picked up during Open House. Rules will be issued with the parking permit. 5

9 Elementary and Middle School Summer Program Program Duration: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. (Monday Thursday) 15 instructional days Summer Program Description Program Goal: to provide short, but intense, instruction for students who struggle in the areas of English (reading/writing) and mathematics through Project Based Learning where students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Open House Tuesday, June 28, p.m. 5 p.m. J.B. Blayton Elementary School (grades K 5) Lois Hornsby Middle School (grades 6 8) Dates/Time/Location July 5 July 28, a.m. 12 p.m. (Monday Thursday) J.B. Blayton Elementary School (grades K 5) Lois Hornsby Middle School (grades 6 8) Registration Selected students in grades K 8 will attend the summer program and parents of these students will be notified by their child s principal by May 27, Selected students that fail to return signed summer program forms will be removed from the registration list and those on the wait list will be invited to enroll in the summer program. R e adi n g R e cov e r y Program Goal: to help students complete their Reading Recovery program which was near completion in June when school ended. Program Description: intensive 1:1 reading instruction will be given to rising 2 nd graders who were enrolled in Reading Recovery at the end of the school year, but failed to complete their week session due to school ending in June. Target Grade Level(s): rising 2 nd graders. Student Identification Criteria: rising 2 nd graders who have almost completed their Reading Recovery program. 6

10 High School Summer Program (Credit Recovery) Program Duration: 8 a.m. 1 p.m. (Monday Thursday) Summer Program Description Program Goal: to provide students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to regain a credit for a course for which they did not pass with mastery. Credit Recovery courses are taught by WJCC teacher facilitators through Compass Learning. Students are required to attend the summer program Monday thru Thursday. Credit Recovery is an online course for students who have completed the seat hours of a course and must repeat the course. Parents who wish to enroll their child in Credit Recovery must contact their child s school counselor to complete the online registration. Courses offered in High School Summer Program include: Credit Recovery Courses English 9 Algebra I Virginia & US History English 10 Geometry US Government English 11 Algebra II English 12 World Geography Earth Science World History & Geo I Biology World History & Geo II Open House Monday, June 27, 2016 from 4 p.m. 5 p.m. or Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Lafayette High School Auditorium Dates/Time/Location July 5 August 4, a.m. 1 p.m. (Monday Thursday) Lafayette High School Registration Students may register for only one course Students currently enrolled in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (grades 9-12) may register for the Summer Program Credit Recovery at their school from May 2-June 22, LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE JUNE 23 JULY 6, 2016 IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM OFFICE AT LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL. Non WJCC students may register on a space-available basis at a cost of $650 and must have the approval of their home school prior to registration. 7

11 High School Summer Program (SOL ACADEMY) Program Duration: Session A July 5 July 14 Session B July 18 July 27 Summer Program Description Program Goal: to provide students in grades 9 12 who passed a class but did not pass or did not take the corresponding end-of-course SOL test. Attendance Attendance for the SOL Academy sessions is mandatory in order to retest as it will best prepare the student to be successful on the SOL test. Instruction Each day will focus on the different reporting categories and elements of the SOL test in a blended learning model that involves working directly with the teacher as well as independent review and practice on the computer. Test Dates/Location Session A students will test on July 14 (the writing SOL will involve two days) Session B students will test on July 27 (non-writing SOL tests only) Retests and/or make-up testing will be on August 1, 2, or 3 (non-writing SOL tests only) Lafayette High School Cost No cost! Registration Eligible students must register with the School Improvement Specialist (SIS) at their school between the dates of May 2 June 22, Students that have not registered by June 22 must register Monday Thursday, June 23 July 6, from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. at the Lafayette High School Summer Program Office. Rising 9 th grade students that have passed the class but not the SOL will need to register with the SIS of their feeder school. 8

12 High School Summer Program (Acceleration) Program Duration: Blended and online learning. Specific blended and online learning expectations are outlined in the Summer Program Description. Summer Program graduation will be held August 4, 2016 at 3 p.m. in Lafayette High School Auditorium for students satisfying graduation requirements. Summer Program Description Program Goal: to provide rising 9 12 grade students the opportunity to earn original credit through online learning. Seniors may take additional original credit courses to meet graduation requirements. A computer lab will be available onsite during the Summer Program between 8 a.m. 1 p.m. (Monday Thursday) for students who need a more structured learning environment to complete online coursework. First-time Credit Students taking a class for the first time can earn original credit for the course. The tuition for an original credit course is $400 and tuition assistance is available for qualifying students (see school counselor for the tuition assistance forms). Parents who wish to enroll their child in a first-time credit course, must complete the online registration with their child s school counselor. Fees and forms are due together at the time of registration (May 2 June 22, 2016). Courses with low enrollment may not be offered (a minimum of eight students required). If the course is not offered, a full refund will be given within 10 business days. Last day for a student to withdraw from a Summer Program course is July 11, No refunds will be given after this date. Acceleration Courses (first-time credit) *English 10 Earth Science *Algebra I Oceanography Geometry Physics Algebra II **Health & Physical Education I (pg. 11) *Biology *Economics & Personal Finance Chemistry (WISE testing is MANDATORY) *Class is completely on-line (no face-to-face required) and computer labs are available on-site for student access. 9

13 **Health & Physical Education I (HPE I) Students enrolling in HPE I will report each day, Monday Thursday from 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. to complete required Physical Education requirements with a HPE teacher facilitator. Students will be required to complete the online health assignments via online learning modules. The computer lab will be available onsite during Summer Program hours of 8 a.m. 1 p.m. (Monday Thursday) for students who need to utilize the computer lab to complete online learning HPE modules. Open House Mandatory training is required for students enrolled in the Online Summer Program and can attend either training. Parents are encouraged to attend the Open House with their child. Monday, June 27, 2016 from 4 p.m. 5 p.m. or Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Lafayette High School Auditorium Dates/Time/Location July 5 August 4, 2016 Virtual class at home or 8 a.m. 1 p.m., Monday Thursday for students who need a more structured learning environment to complete online coursework at Lafayette High School. Health & Physical Education I, the PE portion of the class will be held from 9 a.m. 11 a.m., Monday Thursday. Registration Students may register for one course for original credit and no more than two courses (i.e., one core class and one non-core class). Seniors may take additional original credit courses to meet graduation requirements. Students currently enrolled in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (rising 9 12 grade) may register for the Summer Program Acceleration at their school from May 2-June 22, LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE JUNE 23 JULY 6, 2016 IN THE SUMMER PROGRAM OFFICE AT LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL. Non WJCC students may register on a space-available basis at a cost of $650 and must have the approval of their home school prior to registration. No refund of tuition will be issued if a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons or for excessive virtual absences (lack of daily login and participation). Expungement High school courses will not be expunged. Note: Non-residents should contact Dr. Kimberly Nunnally ( ) for registration and tuition information. 10

14 If I take an online course, how can I be successful? Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) will continue to expand and invest in online programs for the Summer Program. There are key characteristics that the online student should possess to be successful in an online environment. The following characteristics will enable students to be successful: Self-disciplined While on-line courses allow a great deal of flexibility for a student, they require more independence and self-monitoring. The online learner must be able to stay on task, start and finish assignments in a timely manner without someone keeping you focused, and follow course modules and meet deadlines. Organized Even though you may not have to be in class on a specific day and at a specific time, the online learner will need to follow course modules provided by the instructor and stay on task daily. Scheduling specific times during the day to login and study is important to the success of online learning. Never wait until the last minute to complete assignments. Committed This will require dedication on the student s part. Keeping up with class and completing and submitting all work on time is critical. It is easy to get behind and an even greater challenge to catch up. When a question arises, seek the support and assistance of the instructor. Critical Thinker Learning requires a process in which the online learner will make decisions about their own learning and experiences. The learner will need to analyze and evaluate the subject matter, raise questions, think open-mindedly and figure out solutions to complex problems. Proactive Successful online learners take responsibility for their own learning. In fact, the successful online learner takes control of a situation and asks questions before it s too late. Computer Literate and Unlimited Computer and Internet Access The online learner will need basic knowledge of computers and internet skills in order to be successful in an online course. This will require on-going access to a laptop/computer, an internet connection and an up-to-date web browser. 11

15 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Duration: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. (Monday Thursday) 15 instructional days Elementary Program Goal: Students will increase their English proficiency with regular classroom practice and related activities. Program Description: The summer ESL elementary program will extend the language instruction that students received during the school year. Students will continue to learn about American culture and traditions as they expand their everyday vocabulary and interact with other non-native English speakers. All four communicative domains reading, writing, speaking, and listening are emphasized in daily activities designed to challenge and encourage young English language learners. Target Grade Level(s): Three classes: grades K 1, 2 3 and 4 5 Student Identification Criteria: These classes are intended for students who were at English Language Proficiency levels 1 or 2 for the preceding school year. Those at levels 3 or above should be placed into the regular (non-esl) summer program with support from ESL teachers provided to regular summer program teachers. Secondary Program Goal: Students will increase their knowledge of post-secondary options with targeted emphasis on college and career readiness pathways. Program Description: This secondary summer program experience is designed to assist English Language Learners in exploring the college and career pathways available to them after graduation. Students will learn about coursework and extra-curricular activities that can help them prepare for post-secondary study. Additionally, the students will be made aware of the financial aid and the college admissions processes. Students will also be exposed to career opportunities that may be available to them after graduation with an emphasis on coursework pathways to prepare them for entry into the workforce. The program is designed to highlight college and career readiness t o meet the explicit needs of English Language Learners. Target Grade Level(s): One class: grades 7 10 Student Identification Criteria: These classes are intended for students who were at English Language Proficiency levels 2.5 or higher for the preceding school year. 12

16 Multicultural Enrichment Program Duration: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. (Monday Thursday) 15 instructional days Summer Book Club Program Goal: A summer reading enrichment program to help broaden students appreciation for books and reading that are of fiction and nonfiction texts. Program Description: Students will engage in hands on activities to make connections between books, celebrating books through various means. They will discuss book content to discover what they already know. Critical reading strategies will be reinforced through lessons and activities. Other study skill strategies will be introduced to students. Target Grade Level: Grade 8 Student Identification Criteria: This program will target students who are on or above grade level and those who are members of underrepresented minority populations. Classroom teachers and Multicultural Achievement Liaisons (MALs) will assist with the identification of students who are on grade-level. Program Duration (#week/days): 15 instructional days 13

17 Extended School Year (ESY) Services ESY services consist of special education and related services provided: beyond the normal school year or after school; according the child s IEP and as determined by the IEP team; at no cost to the parent; according to state regulations. ESY is not a separate planning process since it is part of the IEP process. An IEP meeting must be held to determine if a student meets criteria for ESY services. The meeting must be conducted like any other IEP meeting with appropriate prior notice. Factors to be considered when determining the need for ESY services: regression/recoupment; degrees of progress; emerging skills/breakthrough opportunities; interfering behaviors; the nature and/or severity of the disability; special circumstances or other factors. What Are Not Extended School Year Services? Because ESY services are uniquely designed to provide FAPE to students with disabilities, it is necessary to emphasize that these services are: not based on the category of the student s disability services must be based on the student s unique educational needs; not mandated twelve-month services for all students with disabilities; not a child care service; not necessarily a continuation of the total IEP provided to a student with a disability during the regular school year; not required to be provided all day, every day, or each day; not an automatic program provision from year to year; not summer school, compensatory services, or enrichment programs; not required to be provided in a traditional classroom setting; and not a service to be provided to maximize each student s potential. 14

18 GENERAL INFORMATION This guide provides teachers, staff and administrators with specific information about available summer programs. Staff should review this publication to determine which programs may be appropriate for students. When selecting a program, it is important to remember that all programs offered in the Williamsburg-James City Public Schools are available on a non-discriminatory basis. Staff should note that offering these programs is dependent on the following factors: sufficient enrollment availability of qualified and appropriately endorsed instructional staff availability of funding availability of equipment and space at a particular school ATTENDANCE Regular attendance at the summer program is very important because of the fast pace and high concentration of daily work. In order for the students to make sufficient progress, students are expected to be in attendance each day. Students with absences of two (2) or more will be dismissed from the Summer Program. K-8 The lack of academic progress for students experiencing many absences and /or tardies will be reflected through teacher s use of goal attainment check list Each day's work is the equivalent of a week's work in the regular term. A student who misses more than two days for 1.0 unit courses, excused or unexcused, will not receive credit. Each tardy to school will count as ½ of an absence. CONDUCT Any student whose behavior is disruptive and interferes with classroom instruction will be dismissed by the summer program principal. The WJCC Code of Student Conduct (available on the WJCC website) outlines the expectations for student behavior. Students will be subject to suspension or dismissal from classes if they violate policies with regard to student conduct. DRESS CODE Adherence to the School Board Code of Dress shall also be maintained: "All students are expected to wear dress appropriate to the occasion; extreme or ostentatious apparel or appearance is to be avoided. Any article of clothing or accessory which advertises alcohol or an illegal substance, depicts lewd graphics, displays offensive or obscene language, or is gang-related is forbidden." TRANSPORTATION Transportation is provided for K-8 (general education) students, ESL students and pre-k 12 special education students. General Education high school students will use personal or public transportation. 15

19 WILLIAMSBURG-JAMES CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Steven Constantino, Ed.D. Superintendent Olwen Herron, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent Valerie DiPaola Senior Director for School Performance Kimberly W. Nunnally, Ed.D. Division English Coordinator and Summer Program POC

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