Summer School
Students must be officially registered at PAUSD before being accepted into our summer school program.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. This year, all summer school programs will be offered online using a variety of models for elementary, middle and high school. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
In addition to the academic programs offered beginning July 6th, all students in grades K-8 will have access to a summer online resource that will focus on social-emotional learning.
Best,
Judy J. Argumedo
Director of Academic Supports
Contact Information:
- Summer elementary and middle school program registration: Wendy Velez.
- Summer high school program registration: Natalie Skelton.
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Staff Employment Information
- Resource Links
- Work Permits
Elementary School
Main office: 25 Churchill Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94306
| Contact | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinator: Nikole Manou |
(650) 329-3958 | 8:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday |
| Summer School Secretary: Amy Love |
(650) 329-3958 | 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday |
Vision
We believe in developing a summer program that equitably supports and challenges students who experience an opportunity gap through an engaging and integrated curriculum that blends academic instruction with enrichment.
Eligibility Criteria
PAUSD eligible students will be identified and invited to participate. An invitation will be sent out by the end of February.
Curriculum
The summer school program will not follow the traditional academic intervention model. Our goal is to provide students with a highly engaging and hands-on curriculum to maintain their skills over the summer and develop a positive attitude towards school. We believe that this can be done through a curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) using a project-based learning approach for the purpose of developing high engagement levels in students.
For those registered K-2
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
This year, all summer school programs will be offered online for rising 3rd-6th grade students. This program is offered through FEV Tutor and will be delivered by a live teacher. Eligible students will receive a minimum of 10 hours of 1:1 tutoring in reading and/or math. In addition, beginning July 6th, all students in grades K-8 will have access to a summer online resource that will focus on social-emotional learning. Additional details about this course will be sent before the school year ends.
It is especially important during this time that students read or be read to daily to continue to build important literacy and math skills. Resources to access books online and practice math skills are listed below. If you are having trouble accessing books or need assistance getting books or other resources for your child, please contact: Miguel Fittoria.
For questions about summer school please contact: Judy Argumedo.
Included are multiple multilingual sites:
For those registered 2-5
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
This year, all summer school programs will be offered online for rising 3rd-6th grade students. This program is offered through FEV Tutor and is delivered by a live teacher and will include 1:1 tutoring in reading and/or math. Here's information about FEV tutoring.
If you would like for your student to participate please respond to Wendy Velez to allow permission for the FEV Tutoring program to reach out to you to set up online tutoring. If your student is currently receiving services from FEV tutoring, please respond to this email stating you would like for your child to continue.
For questions about summer school please contact: Judy Argumedo.
For those invited to summer school but did not register
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Your student was invited to participate in the summer school program, but PAUSD did not receive your registration forms. If you sent it the week before school closure it is possibly at a site and staff does not have access to sites at this time. This is a second opportunity to register for a summer school option.
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
This year, all summer school programs will be offered online for rising 3rd-6th grade students. This program is offered through FEV Tutor and is delivered by a live teacher and will include 1:1 tutoring in reading and/or math. Here's information about FEV tutoring.
If you would like for your student to participate please respond to Wendy Velez to allow permission for the FEV Tutoring program to reach out to you to set up online tutoring. If your student is currently receiving services from FEV tutoring, please respond to this email stating you would like for your child to continue.
For questions about summer school please contact: Judy Argumedo.
Special Education ESY Program
Extended School Year (ESY) Summer School Program follows its own preset criteria for participation and registration is by invitation only. If a child has participated in this program in the past, please contact Megan Hsu or your child's case manager to inquire about this year's ESY program.
Elementary Summer School Site Information and Dates
Elementary Program This year, all summer school programs will be offered online. The elementary summer program is invite only, for rising 3rd-6th grade students who have been identified by the district summer school office. Identified students already received an invitation prior, to school closure. This program is offered through FEV Tutor and is delivered by a live teacher and will include 1:1 tutoring in reading and/or math. Here's information about FEV tutoring.
| Dates | Focus Groups | Target |
|---|---|---|
| July 6 - July 31 | Rising 3rd-6th underperforming students, identified by Research Evaluation and Assessment | Rising 3rd - focus on reading with FEV tutor and continued access to Dreambox program Rising 4th, 5th & 6th will continue focusing on reading and mathematics with FEV tutor |
| July 1 - July 30 | Open to all students | Online Schoology course in Social Emotional Learning |
Summer School Principal: Kevin Rouse.
Summer School Secretary: Alicia Gonzales.
- All K-8 students will have Lexia and Dreambox access through June 30th.
- Elementary students will receive ten hours of FEV Tutor (online, one-to-one tutoring) over 4 weeks, with assignments to complete between sessions.
- Social Emotional Learning class will be available for all students K-8 through Schoology.
- Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department.
Middle School
Main office (pre-season): 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto CA 94301 (Paly HS, Tower Building-Rm. 8)
| Contact | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer School Coordinator: Dave Hoshiwara (pre-season) |
(650) 329-3752 | 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday |
| Summer School Secretary: Natalie Skelton |
(650) 329-3754 | 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday |
The Middle School Summer School Program for 2020 is designed to support rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Registration is by invitation only.
Vision
We believe in developing an engaging summer program that provides opportunities for our students to advance, equitably supports and challenges students experiencing an opportunity gap.
Eligibility Criteria
PAUSD eligible students will be identified and invited to participate. An invitation will be sent out by the end of February. Middle school students will rotate through three classes: English, Mathematics, and an elective.
- Online Bridge to Algebra 8* Course: June 22 to July 31 through Schoology
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Bridge to Algebra 8 is ONLINE (Rising 8th Graders ONLY: downloadable signature sheet. Please log in to your PAUSD account to register. Students' accounts will work with the form. If you have difficulty, please have your student reach out to a math teacher while at school to help with registration.)
Please contact your school counselor for more information.
Middle School Program
Dates
Grades
Focus Groups
Target
July 6 - 31
7th & 8th
Underperforming students
Math curriculum and reading online software program
TBD
6th grade
Underperforming students
Math curriculum-currently pending
June 22 - July 31 (6 weeks)
7th
Bridge to Algebra
Online course
Starting July 1st
6-8th
All students
Online Schoology course on Social Emotional Learning
Summer School Principal: Kim Lohse.
- Middle school programs will go to 2 hours of class instruction and focus on underperforming students, with time to assess for learning loss.
- Social Emotional Learning class will be available for all students K-8 through Schoology.
- Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department.
Middle School Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the dates for summer school the same as before?
No, the new dates are July 6 - 31. - Originally summer school was 4 hours per day (2 hours of Math, 1 hour of English, and 1 hour of Elective). Will this continue?
No, this program will focus on math through Schoology and reading through an online software program, Lexia. Lexia is a self-paced program, with lessons embedded for your student's level. - Is the video platform through Zoom?
Yes, teachers will use Zoom, Screencastify and Schoology. - Is there an elective component?
No, however, all students K-8 will receive information about an upcoming optional course that focuses on Social Emotional Learning. - Who are the teachers of the Math class?
The teachers are PAUSD middle school math teachers. The teachers information will be updated in the next few weeks.
For those registered
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
The summer middle school online program will focus on math and will be a live course on Schoology, similar to your student's current math course. The online program Lexia, which focuses on literacy will also be offered. Please respond to Wendy Velez to confirm you would like to register your child in the online summer program.
For questions about summer school please contact: Judy Argumedo.
For those not registered
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our school community and our way of life, I wanted to inform you on how we're approaching Summer School this year. Our summer school administrative team is working diligently to design program options to best serve our students under the current conditions while ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
The summer middle school online program will focus on math and will be a live course on Schoology, similar to your student's current math course. This is a second opportunity to register your child for this program. The online program Lexia, which focuses on literacy will also be offered. Please respond to Wendy Velez to confirm you would like to register your child in the online summer program.
For questions about summer school please contact: Judy Argumedo.
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Special Education ESY Program
Extended School Year (ESY) Summer School Program follows its own preset criteria for participation and registration is by invitation only. If a child has participated in this program in the past, please contact Jennifer Baker, Cynthia Loleng-Perez, or your child's case manager to inquire about this year's ESY program.
High School
Main office (pre-season): 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto CA 94301 (Paly HS, Tower Building, Rm. 8)
| Contact | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Summer School Coordinator: Dave Hoshiwara (pre-season) |
(650) 329-3752 | 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday |
| Summer School Secretary: Natalie Skelton |
(650) 329-3754 | 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday |
Updated Summer School Information available through the PAUSD parent portal as of May 2020:
High School - English (Please use your PAUSD account to access)
High School - Spanish (Utilice su información de PAUSD para accedar)
High School - Mandarin (Qǐng shǐyòng nín de PAUSD xìnxī jìnxíng fǎngwèn)
High School Program
PAUSD has been working hard to streamline your summer school experience this year. Partnering with UC Scout, summer credit recovery and econ classes will now all be online, and you will have time to complete your course through August. The online UC Scout summer program is only for credit recovery and Economics. Living Skills will be offered through the Schoology platform for those students already signed up prior to school closure. New registrations for Living Skills will not be accepted.
| Dates | Focus Groups |
|---|---|
| July 6 - August 14 | Credit Recovery: Students missing credit |
| June 15 - July 24 | Chemistry: Students missing Chemistry credit (1st or 2nd semester Chemistry) |
| July 6 - July 31 | Living Skills: Juniors & Seniors who already signed up through the summer school office. |
| July 6 - August 14 | Economics |
Summer School Administrators: Dave Hoshiwara and Judy Argumedo.
Credit Recovery
- UC Scout will be used for credit recovery only. Only kids who need credit recovery will be invited to participate in summer school. Credit recovery courses will be limited to two online courses for the summer.
- Students cannot register with UC Scout to level up a math or science course. Registration with UC Scout must go through PAUSD Summer School. Students will receive instructions from the PAUSD Summer School Office on how to register with UC Scout.
- Chemistry is not offered through UC Scout. PAUSD will provide an online course through Schoology.
- Economics will be offered through UC Scout. Only students previously enrolled can access. For those enrolling in the PAUSD's Summer Economics program:
- Your UC Scout course will open on July 2nd and be ready for enrollment. The class is self-paced; however, you have until August 14th to complete all requirements. The classes will have an assigned teacher that you can access. The next step in beginning the course will be to sign up for the course through UC Scout through PAUSD procedures. UC Scout is creating courses with only PAUSD students enrolled, and is experiencing a heavy volume of requests for summer courses, which has resulted in a delay sending out the instructions on how to create a PAUSD enrollment. We apologize for the delay.
- You will receive an email from PAUSD summer school on July 1st or July 2nd with specific instructions on how to create an enrollment, and use the PAUSD reservation ticket to gain access. DO NOT CREATE AN ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU RECEIVE THE EMAIL.
- Student Enrollment Zoom Link, Password: 2D+=85J&
Register for your UCScout course
Please follow the steps below
- Use Chrome, Firefox, or IE as a browser, do not use Safari.
- Create or log into your existing account using this link
- Click the Enrollment tab
- Copy and paste the reservation ticket from your email
Class Name: Code - Click register and answer your profile questions.
- After you register, it can take up to one hour for the systems to sync up so that you are able to log in.
- Once the systems sync, you can access the online classroom here.
If you still have issues, please contact PAUSD Summer School or UCScout.
Classes not offered
- Geometry A
- Contemporary World History
Grades/Credit/No Credit
- Students retaking a semester one course for credit recovery can use UC Scout to replace a D/F.
- Students retaking a semester two course can use UC Scout to replace the course with credit. All summer courses intended for semester two credit recovery will receive credit/no credit only.
Registration
- REGISTRATION MUST GO THROUGH YOUR STUDENT'S COUNSELOR.
- Summer School will not be using or organizing registration through UC Scout to take classes for leveling up a math course or to take an extra course, ONLY for students who did not receive credit for semester 2, or received a D or F for semester 1.
- Once students are confirmed by the summer school office for credit recovery the summer school office will send email instructions on how to create an account with UC Scout and access the customized PAUSD course. Reservation tickets will be required to access course.
- Please note that students cannot sign up for UC Scout on their own to receive credit. Registration must go through the student's counselor and the summer school office.
Credit Recovery Summer Courses
- On Demand is for students who need a UC Scout teacher. All teachers hold the appropriate California credentials to teach their respective subjects. In On Demand, students can progress at their own pace, however the course must be completed by the section end date.
- Your UC Scout course will open on July 2nd and be ready for enrollment. The class is self-paced; however, you have until August 14th to complete all requirements. The classes will have an assigned teacher that you can access. The next step in beginning the course will be to sign up for the course through UC Scout through PAUSD procedures. UC Scout is creating courses with only PAUSD students enrolled, and is experiencing a heavy volume of requests for summer courses, which has resulted in a delay sending out the instructions on how to create a PAUSD enrollment. We apologize for the delay.
- You will receive an email from PAUSD summer school on July 1st or July 2nd with specific instructions on how to create an enrollment, and use the PAUSD reservation ticket to gain access. DO NOT CREATE AN ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU RECEIVE THE EMAIL.
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Student Enrollment Zoom Link, Password: 2D+=85J&
Courses Offered
Math Steering Recommendations Summer 2020
- Bridge to Geometry A: Practice with Khan Academy. Any student with credit can go to Geometry A, students should work on Algebra I book chapters that they struggle with during the school year. Resources are online. No credit students will have to repeat the course.
- Geometry A credit-cannot replace. However, next summer Alg 2/Trig A course will be offered to give students the opportunity to move up a level.
- IAC Focus for Calculus, courses that are recommended by the Math Steering Committee:
- De Anza Community College: Math 43 at DeAnza
- BYU online: PreCalc II Course
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Living Skills
- Living skills will be offered to those who already signed up.
- Students will receive notification of class mid-June.
- Living skills curriculum is currently being created by high school living skills teachers.
Possible Living Skills High School Daily Schedule
8-9 Prep
9-10 Session 1 Zoom
10-11 Session 2 Zoom
11-12 Office Hours
The high school summer program is mostly for credit recovery. There are two ways to register for summer classes: either through your counselor's recommendation or online through our ASAP software.
In an effort to give teachers access to email students, Infinite Campus (IC) opened the course early, which is reflected in IC, but the course will begin on July 6th. Many families are concerned about the 9-3pm course commitment. Please note that the traditional in person Living Skills class is an 8:30-2:00pm time commitment. In order to have students on the Living Skills waitlist served throughout the summer online, Summer School opened additional sections and that has made the schedule unique to each teacher within the 9-3pm block. Students will not be expected to be on the computer the entire 9-3pm block, but should participate in discussions, assignments, or Zoom meetings.
PAUSD students will be registered by their counselor for recommended classes and be notified of their enrollment in June.
You may register online at ASAP without counselor permission for the following classes (subject to change):
- Economics (rising 12th graders only)
- Living Skills (rising 11th and 12th graders only)
Please note the changes for your summer school curriculum. Living Skills will be offered through the Schoology platform for those students already signed up prior to school closure. New registrations for Living Skills will not be accepted.
This is all the information that we have as of now, but more details will come soon. Thanks again for all of your patience and take care.
FOR ALL OTHER SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES, YOU MUST BE APPROVED AND ENROLLED BY YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR. CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE 2020 SUMMER COURSE CATALOG (NOT ALL SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES ARE SHOWN ABOVE).
Bridge to Geometry A(Rising 9th Graders ONLY): Here's the downloadable signature sheet.Please log in to your PAUSD account to register. Pleaseprint the document, fill it out, then take it to your school for the admin staff to sign. The school staff member will then give it to your middle school counselor who will sign you up.
All students MUST create an account to use ASAP. If you have an account from last summer, you do not need to create another account. Click here to create an ASAP account and register for the classes below(ASAP online registration is NOT mobile friendly). If you have an account from last summer, students will need to update it and enter their rising grade in order to meet enrollment criteria.
Course registration links will go online on ASAP on March 11 at 6am.
**STUDENTS MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES AND REGISTER ONLY ONCE. IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN A CLASS, YOU MUST REGISTER.**
***Students who have 10 units or less can sign-up for Units Shy with their counselor. Classes will be held June 15 - July 24***
Students who registered for Living Skills will be notified of their enrollment VIA EMAIL in June.
If you do not receive an email confirmation, you are not enrolled in the class. Be sure to check your spam/junk mail.
ONLY RISING 11th & 12th GRADERS CAN REGISTER FOR LIVING SKILLS STARTING MARCH 11 ON ASAP
Online registration is available through ASAP for the following classes only (subject to change) :
1. Economics - Session IA (rising 12th graders only)
2. Living Skills - Session I or II (rising 11th and 12th graders only)
Please note: The Living Skills class is only open to rising 11th and 12th grade students from Gunn High School and Palo Alto High School. (No rising freshmen or sophomores). Only one session is required. The class will run Monday - Friday, five days a week.
Special Education ESY Program
Extended School Year (ESY) Summer School Program follows its own preset criteria for participation and registration is by invitation only. If a child has participated in this program in the past, please contact Jennifer Baker, Cynthia Loleng-Perez, or your child's case manager to inquire about this year's ESY program.
Summer School Attendance Policy
Each school day (5.5 hrs) represents one week of instruction. Therefore, missing three days equates to three weeks and fulfilling the necessary hours for credit. Summer school classes are offered in a very short time frame and regular attendance is crucial.
STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED FROM ANY COURSE AFTER MORE THAN THREE ABSENCES DURING A SUMMER SESSION. ONE TARDY AFTER TWO ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING DROPPED.
Three tardies will be counted as one absence. A tardy is defined in California Education Code as less than 30 minutes. No exceptions will be made.
Staff Employment Information
Resource Links
- Palo Alto Unified School District Summer School Catalog 2020 (The Complete Listing of Summer School Classes)
- Math Summer School Recommendation Form (Bridge to Algebra - Rising 8th Graders Only)
- Math Summer School Recommendation Form (Bridge to Geo A - Rising 9th Graders Only)
- Summer Community and Resource Programs
- Licensed Childcare Centers & Family Homes in Palo Alto Resource & Referral Listings
- Free and Reduced Meals Lunch Application
- Work Permit Application
- ESY Calendar (please contact your child's case manager for details)
- City of Palo Alto Walk and Roll Maps
Work Permits
Please do not take the work permit application to the District Office or the Adult School. See this page for information on work permits.