Vision
We believe in developing a summer program that equitably supports and challenges students through an engaging and integrated curriculum that blends academic instruction with enrichment.
Mission
Support for students: Provide academic and enrichment classes for students most in need.
High engagement: Actively engage students in the learning process through thematic teaching and project-based learning.
Innovative teaching: Provide summer school teachers with the opportunity to pilot and test Common Core curriculum and innovative teaching strategies to improve their practice.
Challenging curriculum: Maximize use of teaching and learning time by providing opportunities to develop critical thinking skills through an engaging curriculum.
Eligibility Criteria
PAUSD eligible students will be identified and invited to participate.
Curriculum
The summer school program will not follow the traditional academic intervention model. Our goal is to provide eligible 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 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) using a project-based learning approach for the purpose of developing high engagement levels in students.
The elementary summer program is invite only, for rising first through fifth grade students who have been identified by the district summer school office. Eligible students will receive an invitation to register.
| Dates |
Focus Groups |
Target |
| TBD |
Rising 1-5 grade levels
- struggling students identified by teachers using benchmarks
- students with limited opportunities to access summer programs
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Struggling students will receive targeted intervention, with an opportunity for enrichment.
Students with limited access will receive an enrichment opportunity |
*Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department
