2. 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

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

4. Transportation, Breakfast & Snack Provided
500 Students
9:1 Student-Adult Ratio
17 Day Program Block 1 (Academic) :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

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

6. 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

7. 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
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8. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Improved Academic Performance
Reduced Summer Learning Loss
Improved Student Attendance
Improved Student Behavior

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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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