1. HCS Summer Learning Opportunities
April 18, 2013
Dr. Barbara J. Cooper
Edith Pickens

2. Summer Learning Learning Labs Title I Summer School
Credit Enhancement, Access & Credit Recovery
Pinnacle Summer Learning
HCS Extended Day Learning
Summer Partners
Summer Reading

3. Learning Labs for Teachers
Learning Labs will be coordinated with Summer Academies at Dawson and Westlawn.
The labs will provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in content areas and technology.
The Dawson Learning Lab will be held Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Westlawn Learning Lab will be held Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm.
ELEMENTARY SUMMER ACADEMY (not for promotion) Title I Schools:
An exciting Summer Academy is planned for the month of June that will focus on Reading, Math and Science skills. This free four-week program is scheduled to begin June 3, 2013 and end June 29, Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Free Extended Day Learning will provide the afternoon activities from 12:00 to 5:30 . A hands on Math and Science camp, swimming, skating, library book mobile visits and field trips are some of the activities planned. Transportation will be provided to and from the Academy.
Students attending the Academy will be provided a hot breakfast, hot lunch and snack at no cost. In addition to students attending the academy, anyone age 18 and younger may also eat free. Adults will be charged $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
If your child is enrolled in any of the schools below, your child is eligible to attend the summer academy. Students will bring applications home during the week of March 18th. The deadline for returning the application is April 2, 2013.
Summer Academy sites and attending schools.
Host school Montivew (Schools invited to attend Highlands and UP)
Host school MLK (Schools invited to attend Lakewood and Rolling Hills)
Host School Morris (Schools invited to attend Ridgecrest and McDonnell)
Host School Highlands (The only school attending will be Dawson - this is due to roof repairs occuring at Dawson) - Dawson is a School Improvement Grant school and will not have other schools attending their Summer Academy session

4. Elementary Summer Academy Summer Academy sites and attending schools.
Title I
An exciting Summer Academy is planned for students during the month of June that will focus on Reading, Math and Science skills. This free four-week enrichment program is scheduled to begin June 3, 2013 and end June 29, Classes for students will be held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Free Extended Day Learning will provide the afternoon activities
from 12:00 to 5:30
Meals
Summer Academy sites and attending schools.
Host school Montview (Schools invited to attend Highlands and UP)
Host school MLK (Schools invited to attend Lakewood and Rolling Hills)
Host School Morris (Schools invited to attend Ridgecrest and McDonnell)
Host School Highlands (The only school attending will be Dawson –
Dawson is a School Improvement Grant school and will not have other schools attending their Summer Academy session.)
ELEMENTARY SUMMER ACADEMY (not for promotion) Title I Schools:
An exciting Summer Academy is planned for the month of June that will focus on Reading, Math and Science skills. This free four-week program is scheduled to begin June 3, 2013 and end June 29, Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Free Extended Day Learning will provide the afternoon activities from 12:00 to 5:30 . A hands on Math and Science camp, swimming, skating, library book mobile visits and field trips are some of the activities planned. Transportation will be provided to and from the Academy.
Students attending the Academy will be provided a hot breakfast, hot lunch and snack at no cost. In addition to students attending the academy, anyone age 18 and younger may also eat free. Adults will be charged $2.50 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
If your child is enrolled in any of the schools below, your child is eligible to attend the summer academy. Students will bring applications home during the week of March 18th. The deadline for returning the application is April 2, 2013.
Summer Academy sites and attending schools.
Host school Montivew (Schools invited to attend Highlands and UP)
Host school MLK (Schools invited to attend Lakewood and Rolling Hills)
Host School Morris (Schools invited to attend Ridgecrest and McDonnell)
Host School Highlands (The only school attending will be Dawson - this is due to roof repairs occuring at Dawson) - Dawson is a School Improvement Grant school and will not have other schools attending their Summer Academy session

5. Middle School Summer Academy
Title I
Dates: June 3, June 28, 2013
Free hot meals will be served at each middle school.
Students and parents will receive information in the upcoming weeks.
Students will receive enrichment and promotion opportunities
Summer Academy sites and attending schools.
Chapman Middle
Ed White and Davis Hills students will attend at Davis Hills. (Ed White will have major work done to the building this summer.)
Westlawn Middle
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER ACADEMY: Title I Schools:
Dates: June 3, June 28, 2013
Schools will release information in April. Free hot meals will be served at each middle school. Students and parents will receive information in the upcoming weeks.
Westlawn Middle
Chapman Middle
Ed White and Davis Hills students will attend at Davis Hills. (Ed White will have major work done to the building this summer.)
HIGH SCHOOL Summer Academy - Title I Schools:
(Even though the Title I High Schools are listed below, all high schools will have some type of summer program. The dates will be the same but the programs will vary based on needs.)
Butler High
Johnson High

6. High School Summer Opportunities
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
Credit Recovery
Participants: Students who have failed a course required for graduation with a final grade between 40% and 59% are eligible for credit recovery.
Description: Credit recovery is a self-paced, web-based program of study. Several web-based programs may be used for credit recovery and a certified teacher will offer additional support to assist students with skill remediation. When students take pre-tests for units of study, they may demonstrate proficiency in a unit and are able to move on to other units of study and content standards. Since credit recovery is self-paced, motivated students may be able to recover several credits during the summer. However, students may only be enrolled in one credit recovery course at a time. All credit recovery courses must be completed by the last day of the summer school term. Students who pass a credit recovery course will earn a grade of 70% and students who do not pass the credit recovery course by the last day of the term will earn a grade of 50%. Students are required to attend summer school every day for the full day until all course requirements are met. Students will be released from credit recovery upon successful completion of individual remediation plans regardless of the number of hours of instruction.
ACCESS Distance Learning for Credit Enhancement
Participants: ACCESS Distance Learning is a web-based program that a student may take to “get ahead” in a particular subject area. Students may take ACCESS courses in core courses or electives, such as foreign language. Students must have approval of the school guidance counselor to enroll in ACCESS courses. Counselors will ensure that the course is a part of the student’s four year plan.
Description: This program will feature supervised instruction via a web based setting where students will complete course assignments through the Alabama ACCESS distance learning program. The instruction and assigned work will be provided through the internet by a highly qualified teacher in the subject area who is working for the state of Alabama. This distance learning teacher will assign the final grade. The HCS personnel supervising the classroom will serve only as the facilitator between the students and the ACCESS teacher. Students who will be successful with this mode of instruction are able to work independently and are motivated to successfully complete assignments so that the course is successfully finished by the last day of summer school.
Credit Enhancement
Participants: Students who want to take a course to “get ahead” in a particular subject area may sign up for this mode of instruction that is teacher led in a face to face setting. These courses are not self-paced and the attendance requirements are not subject to change.
Description: Courses will be taught following the summer school schedule in which students must complete the entire term. Teachers may use the digital curriculum, textbooks, and other resources in the classroom to facilitate successful completion of the course. Students may wish to take Credit Enhancement courses to enable them to get ahead or make room in their future schedule for other opportunities.
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)

7. Credit Enhancement, Access &
Credit Recovery
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
Credit Recovery
Participants: Students who have failed a course required for graduation with a final grade between 40% and 59% are eligible for credit recovery.
Description: Credit recovery is a self-paced, web-based program of study. Several web-based programs may be used for credit recovery and a certified teacher will offer additional support to assist students with skill remediation. When students take pre-tests for units of study, they may demonstrate proficiency in a unit and are able to move on to other units of study and content standards. Since credit recovery is self-paced, motivated students may be able to recover several credits during the summer. However, students may only be enrolled in one credit recovery course at a time. All credit recovery courses must be completed by the last day of the summer school term. Students who pass a credit recovery course will earn a grade of 70% and students who do not pass the credit recovery course by the last day of the term will earn a grade of 50%. Students are required to attend summer school every day for the full day until all course requirements are met. Students will be released from credit recovery upon successful completion of individual remediation plans regardless of the number of hours of instruction.
ACCESS Distance Learning for Credit Enhancement
Participants: ACCESS Distance Learning is a web-based program that a student may take to “get ahead” in a particular subject area. Students may take ACCESS courses in core courses or electives, such as foreign language. Students must have approval of the school guidance counselor to enroll in ACCESS courses. Counselors will ensure that the course is a part of the student’s four year plan.
Description: This program will feature supervised instruction via a web based setting where students will complete course assignments through the Alabama ACCESS distance learning program. The instruction and assigned work will be provided through the internet by a highly qualified teacher in the subject area who is working for the state of Alabama. This distance learning teacher will assign the final grade. The HCS personnel supervising the classroom will serve only as the facilitator between the students and the ACCESS teacher. Students who will be successful with this mode of instruction are able to work independently and are motivated to successfully complete assignments so that the course is successfully finished by the last day of summer school.
Credit Enhancement
Participants: Students who want to take a course to “get ahead” in a particular subject area may sign up for this mode of instruction that is teacher led in a face to face setting. These courses are not self-paced and the attendance requirements are not subject to change.
Description: Courses will be taught following the summer school schedule in which students must complete the entire term. Teachers may use the digital curriculum, textbooks, and other resources in the classroom to facilitate successful completion of the course. Students may wish to take Credit Enhancement courses to enable them to get ahead or make room in their future schedule for other opportunities.
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)

8. Credit Enhancement Credit Enhancement
Participants: Students who want to take a course to “get ahead” in a particular subject area may sign up for this mode of instruction that is teacher led in a face to face setting.
Description: Courses will be taught following the summer school schedule in which students must complete the entire term.
Students may wish to take Credit Enhancement courses to enable them to get ahead or make room in their future schedule for other opportunities.
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
Credit Enhancement
Participants: Students who want to take a course to “get ahead” in a particular subject area may sign up for this mode of instruction that is teacher led in a face to face setting. These courses are not self-paced and the attendance requirements are not subject to change.
Description: Courses will be taught following the summer school schedule in which students must complete the entire term. Teachers may use the digital curriculum, textbooks, and other resources in the classroom to facilitate successful completion of the course. Students may wish to take Credit Enhancement courses to enable them to get ahead or make room in their future schedule for other opportunities.
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)

9. ACCESS ACCESS Distance Learning for Credit Enhancement
Participants: ACCESS Distance Learning is a web-based program that a student may take to “get ahead” in a particular subject area. Students may take ACCESS courses in core courses or electives, such as foreign language. Students must have approval of the school guidance counselor to enroll in ACCESS courses. Counselors will ensure that the course is a part of the student’s four year plan.
Description: This program will feature supervised instruction via a web based setting where students will complete course assignments through the Alabama ACCESS distance learning program. The instruction and assigned work will be provided through the internet by a highly qualified teacher in the subject area who is working for the state of Alabama. This distance learning teacher will assign the final grade.
Who: Students who will be successful with this mode of instruction are able to work independently and are motivated to successfully complete assignments so that the course is successfully finished by the last day of summer school.
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
ACCESS Distance Learning for Credit Enhancement
Participants: ACCESS Distance Learning is a web-based program that a student may take to “get ahead” in a particular subject area. Students may take ACCESS courses in core courses or electives, such as foreign language. Students must have approval of the school guidance counselor to enroll in ACCESS courses. Counselors will ensure that the course is a part of the student’s four year plan.
Description: This program will feature supervised instruction via a web based setting where students will complete course assignments through the Alabama ACCESS distance learning program. The instruction and assigned work will be provided through the internet by a highly qualified teacher in the subject area who is working for the state of Alabama. This distance learning teacher will assign the final grade. The HCS personnel supervising the classroom will serve only as the facilitator between the students and the ACCESS teacher. Students who will be successful with this mode of instruction are able to work independently and are motivated to successfully complete assignments so that the course is successfully finished by the last day of summer school.
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)

10. Credit Recovery
Participants: Students who have failed a course required for graduation with a final grade between 40% and 59% are eligible for credit recovery.
Description: Credit recovery is a self-paced, web-based program of study. Several web-based programs may be used for credit recovery and a certified teacher will offer additional support to assist students with skill remediation. When students take pre-tests for units of study, they may demonstrate proficiency in a unit and are able to move on to other units of study and content standards. Since credit recovery is self-paced, motivated students may be able to recover several credits during the summer. However, students may only be enrolled in one credit recovery course at a time. All credit recovery courses must be completed by the last day of the summer school term.
Students who pass a credit recovery course will earn a grade of 70% and students who do not pass the credit recovery course by the last day of the term will earn a grade of 50%. Students are required to attend summer school every day for the full day until all course requirements are met. Students will be released from credit recovery upon successful completion of individual remediation plans regardless of the number of hours of instruction.
Programs Include: Credit Enhancement, ACCESS and Credit Recovery
Dates: June 3 – June 14 (1st Semester)
June 17 – June -28 (2nd Semester)
Report Card Date: July 1, 2013
Credit Recovery
Participants: Students who have failed a course required for graduation with a final grade between 40% and 59% are eligible for credit recovery.
Description: Credit recovery is a self-paced, web-based program of study. Several web-based programs may be used for credit recovery and a certified teacher will offer additional support to assist students with skill remediation. When students take pre-tests for units of study, they may demonstrate proficiency in a unit and are able to move on to other units of study and content standards. Since credit recovery is self-paced, motivated students may be able to recover several credits during the summer. However, students may only be enrolled in one credit recovery course at a time. All credit recovery courses must be completed by the last day of the summer school term. Students who pass a credit recovery course will earn a grade of 70% and students who do not pass the credit recovery course by the last day of the term will earn a grade of 50%. Students are required to attend summer school every day for the full day until all course requirements are met. Students will be released from credit recovery upon successful completion of individual remediation plans regardless of the number of hours of instruction.
Summer School General Information:
Location: All Huntsville City Schools high schools will offer summer school. Course offerings may vary among high schools depending on the availability of staff and student pre-registration. Students who have medical needs will have a nurse available at a centralized location and may enroll in summer school at the schools where nurses are on staff.
Cost:
$300 per one credit course; $150 per one-half credit course
$350 per one credit course for non Huntsville City School students
$175 per one-half credit course for non Huntsville City School students
Times: 8:00 – 3:30 (A thirty minute lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch.)

11. Pinnacle Summer School
Credit Recovery students
RAISE Students
Promotional Students
June 3rd through July 31st
TPS Huntsville Campus Bob Wallace Avenue
RAISE/Promotional and Credit Recovery Students
6-12 Full Curriculum
Reading and Math Remediation Classes
Students failing any current enrolled coursework may be required to attend.
Summer reading and math skills are focus for students behind their cohort.
Group Therapy (Anger Management, etc.)
*Current students with behavioral challenges and/or lacking credits will be recommended to continue with their program.
Programs Include
Credit Recovery
(Huntsville City or Pinnacle Diploma)
Reading and Math Remediation
Optional: AHSGE, Prep ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Credit Advancement

12. Extended Learning Services
Summer Institute for Performance Enhancement (SIPE)
A tuition-based program for public, private, and others, ages 4-14 years old, SIPE offers students an opportunity to participate in Living Laboratories where learning is always an experience. The Stage is taken in dynamic fashion as the Core Curricula of Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies is transformed into applied learning that’s informed, inspired, and involved. It’s education with a twist of fun and flair!
May 28 – August 9, 2013
Chapman Elementary
Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary
Highlands Elementary
Providence Elementary
Weatherly Heights Elementary
Students will be socially engaged with the learning process through varying activities that remove them from the traditional learning atmosphere to one that is peer-centered and electric with enthusiasm!
Artistic activities:
Beautiful Art Projects; Energy-releasing Dance instruction; Musical opportunities with SingAlongs, Karaoke, and Concert Choir; and Dramatic Plays
Athletic activities:
Individual Fitness - Yoga & Tai Chi
Group Fitness - Synchronized Single Jump roping, Chinese Jump Roping, Double Dutch,
Long Jump Roping Games
Showcase Fitness - Rhythm & Rhyme Interactive Hand Play, Coordinated Juggling, Agility Rings Skill Demonstrations
Competitive Sports - co-ed Kickball leagues & All Star Tournament
Academic activities:
Reader’s Theatre, Phonic Power through Poetic Expressions, Mystery Theatre, Quiz Bowls for Math emphasizing problem-solving skills, Logic & Critical Thinking Activities, Science Detectives, CSI Club, Scientific experiments for all grades, Hands-On History, Geography, and Mock Court for upper grades
Recreational activities:
Weekly skating & private swimming, and monthly bowling
Field Trips:
After Hour Movie in the Park, Burritt On The Mountain, HSV, AL (May 31st)
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, Chattanooga, Tennessee (June 20th) – lunch served
Adventure Science Center/Nashville, Tennessee (July 11th) – lunch served
Point Mallard Water Park, Decatur, Alabama (August 1st) – lunch served
Parent Days:
R.E.D.O. (offering every adult the chance to Relive Early Days Optimistically with game night)
Wednesdays - June 12th, July 3rd, & July 24th
Celebrations:
Performance Showcase, Lee High School Auditorium, August 9th

13. Partnership Training
Hours for summer opportunities varied by partnership
Reading and Math focus
PreK-12th grade
Digital support
Software programs
Most of the day used to support academics
Wifi available
Desktops available
Summer Partners
Girls Inc
CADCH
Girl Scouts
United Say
Edmonton Heights Family Life Center
Valley Conservatory
AL Hispanic Association
Union Hill Church
Child Youth School Age Services
AAMU- CDC
Media Arts Institute
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
HMPCL- Library
TSF
MWR Library
Boy Scouts Troop 400

14. HCS Summer Reading The purpose of summer reading is to encourage
students to practice reading skills and to
develop an enjoyment for reading
contemporary novels.
Students, teachers, parents and others in our community have voted to select one novel for high school and middle school summer reading.

15. Middle School Voting
1397 voters participated in selecting the summer novel.

16. High School Voting
2989 voters participated in selecting the summer novel.

17. Thanks to our community partners and volunteers.

18. HCS Summer Reading Assignments will be available online to students.
Additional reading is required for students
enrolled in AP courses and Honors Reading or
English courses.

19. HCS Resources
HCS Pearson Weebly Page
HCS Summer Interactive Learning Page

20. HCS Virtual Volunteer Center
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