1. Summer Programs Update Susan Grierson Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Presented September 21, 2015

2. Summer 2015 725 students spent time in our schools this summer in a variety of programs: Cougar Prep Summer Step Up Academic Advancement Academic Support Credit Recovery ELL Extended School Year FAST Program

3. Transitions Students were identified who were transitioning into middle school or high school and would benefit from structured support and strategies for success. # Invited# Participated Welcome to Middle School (rising 6 th grade students) 2010 Cougar Prep (rising 9 th grade students) 8139

4. Summer Step Up Middle School Math Rising 6 th graders who missed a higher math placement by a small margin were invited to participate. Families could also request to have their student participate. InvitedOpted InRegisteredCompletedMoved Up Accelerated7411444033 Honors8428735638

5. Summer Step Up & Academic Advancement Courses High School Math Summer step up courses provide students with an opportunity to qualify to advance to the next math level for the 2015-2016 school year. Summer academy courses provide high performing students with an opportunity to complete an additional year of math, and reach AP Calculus or another level of Calculus by their senior year. InvitedParticipatedMoved Up Summer Step Up1033428 Summer Academy1144341

6. Summer Step Up High School Science Step up programs are targeted at students who were scheduled to take a level 3 course, but whose grades and teacher feedback suggested they could be successful in an honors course with additional preparation and support. ParticipatedMoved Up Biology109 Physics87

7. Academic Support Provide middle school students with targeted academic support. PurposeParticipated Middle School Skills Math Boost Provide extra math instruction and practice to identified students to advance to the next instructional level 19 Middle School Summer Stars Provide academic support for identified students 23

8. Academic Support Provide elementary students targeted support in language arts and math. GradesPurposeParticipated Summer Stars Rising 4-5Provide targeted academic support in Language Arts and Math 29 Rising StarsRising 1-3Intensive, targeted academic program that supported the acquisition of reading, writing and mathematics skills. 76 Project Imagination Rising 4-5Teach problem solving skills using STEM principles. 47

9. Credit Recovery Opportunity for students who failed a course during the school year to re-take the course. Offerings included US History I and US History II, World History, English, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Health, and Physical Education. In addition, CHS Introduced a new Summer Foundations program which engaged at-risk students in long-term planning and developing strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges. TakenPassed% Passed On-Site40136590% On-Line17715084%

10. English Language Learners All 48 students eligible for and enrolled in the district’s English as a Second Language Program (ESL) were invited. 20 Students participated in daily English language development instruction designed to increase students’ background knowledge and vocabulary, as well as to strengthen reading, writing and conversation skills.

11. Extended School Year The Extended School Year program is for students with IEPs who have difficulty with sustained learning skills. – ESY – Grades PK K-5, 115 students Social Skills program is for students who have significant social skills deficits that impact their ability to interact appropriately with peers. – Elementary students – 49 – Secondary students – 22

12. “FAST” Program From July 13-August 20, students were offered “Flexible Academic Support Time” CHS: Students could work with teachers on summer math packets, writing assignments, AP assignments and other high school work. All CHS students were invited via phone and email. Targeted personal phone calls were also made to 1 st time AP takers, ELL students, and other students identified due to previous academic experiences. More than 100 students took advantage of this opportunity to work with content specialists to support their summer academic work.

13. Clinton Elementary & Camp Invention Camp Invention offers innovative curricula that are aligned with state and national standards. By implementing this program we strive to enhance each child’s ability to learn through teamwork, while providing exciting challenges and cultivating a new appreciation for discovery. 32 students going into grades 4 and 5 97% attendance over the course of the 10 day program

14. Summer Program Costs # ParticipatedCost Elementary Schools204$64,400 Middle Schools169$40,500 High School822$140,800 Special Services186$350,000