A New Look for Middle School Summer School Leading, Achieving, Unleashing, Navigating, Creating through a Healthy lifestyle in Partnership with United for Children and the community

WHAT: Half Day Summer Program 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Middle School WHEN: June 29 – July 28, 2016 WHO: SPS middle school students who did not meet promotion requirements HOW: Four week highly engaged environment centered around weekly

Transportation, Breakfast & Snack Provided 500 Students 9:1 Student-Adult Ratio 17 Day Program Block 1 (Academic) - 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Block 2 (Enrichment) - 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transportation, Breakfast & Snack Provided Can open up to more provided we have teacher interest

WEEKLY THEMES Week 1: Learning on the Move Week 2: Engineering Week 3: Biomedical Week 4: Digital Storytelling

ACADEMICS Engaging Curriculum Embedded Activities Thematic Hands-on Learning Learning Through Movement Connection to Real World Application Thrust of the Program – The Curriculum with activities

ENRICHMENT Health, wellness, physical fitness & nutrition Emphasis on International Awareness Exposure to Engineering Exposure to Biomedical Sciences Use of Technology to Enhance Instruction and Encourage Student Input Carol

EXPECTED OUTCOMES Improved Academic Performance Reduced Summer Learning Loss Improved Student Attendance Improved Student Behavior

EXPECTED OUTCOMES Enhanced Community Partnerships Enhanced Teacher Creativity Enhanced Student Engagement Improved Health and Wellness Awareness

Opportunities for Community Support Community Volunteers (Weekly Setup) High school student volunteers to earn community service hours Provide on-site outreach programs (Block 2) Before/after school childcare support Financial support

Partnerships United Way of South Hampton Roads / United for Children Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy Community Suffolk Parks and Recreation, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club Western Tidewater Community Services Board Virginia Aquarium Exploring Marine Technology – Marine science technology – Build a buoy, explore a shipwreck, follow a sea turtle.

Summer Program Comparison 2015 2016 17 Day Program Half Day Program Academic Only Cost: $74,790 17 Day Program Half Day Program Academic + Enrichment Engaging Curriculum with Embedded Activities Provided Weekly Themes with Focus on Real Life Experiences Community Partnerships Increased Material and Supplies Cost: $105,846 Summer Writing Team Additional Time to Plan Materials and Supplies (Popsicle Team) 9:1 Ratio – 25,500 to add para pro’s (5 hours per day) Build model and keep a journal of your progress Difference: $31,056