Summer School

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
June 13 – July 8	Rising 1-5 grade levels struggling students identified by teachers using benchmarks students with limited opportunities to access summer programs	Struggling students will receive targeted intervention, with an opportunity for enrichment. Students with limited access will receive an enrichment opportunity

Addison Elementary 650 Addison Ave Palo Alto 94301 Summer Principal: Joseph Stendahl

Ohlone Elementary 950 Amarillo Ave Palo Alto 94303 Summer Principal: Brittany Gardner

*Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department

Dates	Grades	Focus Groups	Target
June 13 - July 8 8:30am - 12:30pm	Rising 6-8 graders	Open to all students (currently attending school in PAUSD)	The middle school program will focus on enrichment

Registration Link

Course Catalog

Location

Fletcher Middle School
655 Arastradero Rd
Palo Alto 94306

Summer School Principal: Rebecca Shen-Lorenson

Summer School Assistant Principal: Danae Clohan

Sample Schedule

• 8:30-9:40: Period 1
• 9:40-9:50: Break
• 9:50-11:00: Period 2
• 11:00-11:20: Brunch
• 11:20-12:30: Period 3

*Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department

PAUSD has been working hard to streamline your summer school experience this year. Students who need credit recovery will be invited to participate in summer school. Credit recovery courses will be limited to two courses for the summer.

Dates	Focus Groups
June 13 - July 1	Session I Credit Recovery: Rising 10-12 graders Students missing credit
July 5 - July 22	Session II Credit Recovery: Rising 10-12 graders Students missing credit
June 13 - July 1	Bridging Math Courses (tentative on student sign-ups): Geo A – This course will run for six weeks, from June 13 - July 22 (one session only). IAC Effect Calculus principles Registration link (available April 1, 2022)
Living Skills	Session I (June 13 - July 1) - rising seniors only Session II (July 5 - July 22) - rising seniors only Registration link (available April 1, 2022) This class is now full and we cannot accept any more applications. *Please note this is for STUDENTS to fill out. It will require a PAUSD email*
Work Experience Education Program	Work Experience offers students a unique opportunity to learn about their role in the development of their post-secondary career pathway and real world work experience. There are two options for the summer course: Letter grades are awarded by completing assigned work + completion of the job site visit (by the Work Exp. teacher). The letter grade will vary based on the work output and completion of all assignments. “Pass” grade will be awarded for completion of the required hours + a  job site visit by the Work Experience Teacher. Sing-up for Summer Work Experience Session I (June 13-July 1)
Economics June 13 - July 8	Separate registration through UCScout - rising seniors only Registration link (available April 1, 2022)

Course Catalog

Location

Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto 94301

Summer School Principal: Arvind Arya

Summer School Assistant Principal: Myesha Dickson

Summer School Assistant Principal: Marcus Jamison

REGISTRATION FOR CREDIT RECOVERY IS DONE AUTOMATICALLY FOR CREDIT DEFICIENT STUDENTS THROUGH THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

*Extended School Year summer program to be coordinated by the Special Education Department