SDP Summer Programs

Welcome

This summer, the School District of Philadelphia will offer:

• Programs for 12th graders who need to recover one or two credits to graduate
• Programs to fulfill Individualized Education Plan goals for students
• Programs to help students transition into select high schools

For general questions about Summer Programs please call the Office of Academic Enrichment and Support at 215-400-5872.

For information about various programs available to ESOL students through the The Translation & Interpretation Center this summer please click here.

City Summer Programs

Please visit http://www.phila.gov/YouthPrograms for information on additional student programs in Philadelphia this summer, and stay updated by following @Philly Summer, or checking out the City of Philadelphia Facebook.

GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer returns to the Greater Philadelphia-area libraries this June administered by an exciting new partner- The Franklin Institute.  Science in the Summer offers elementary school children entering 2nd-6th grades a fun and free of charge science experience at public libraries in Philadelphia.  Course descriptions, library-secific registration and course dates are available at www.scienceinthesummer.com, or at your local library.

Summer Program Descriptions

Senior Center: The Senior Center is a four-week program that will offer credit recovery classes. To be eligible, students must be able to earn the requisite number of credits (two or fewer) to meet graduation requirements by the end of the summer program and graduate in July 2012. High school roster chairs and guidance counselors will be identifying and enrolling eligible students during the month of May and June.  The courses offered are English, math, history, science, select world languages, select electives and senior projects.

Program Contact: Vicki Ellis (215-400-5872) or Joe Menta (215-400-6273)

Extended School Year (ESY): Extended School Year services will be provided on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from July 2 through August 9 to those students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) who require instruction based on state regulatory standards as determined by the IEP team. Defined IEP goals will be addressed during these programs.

Program Contact: Elizabeth Thompson (215-400-6564)

Bridge Programs

• Department of Labor (DOL) Grant:  Summer Bridge is a five-week summer academic and enrichment program that will be held in nine comprehensive high schools. All current 8th grade students in schools that fall within the feeder pattern and are scheduled to attend one of these nine high schools in September 2012 as 9th graders are invited and encouraged to attend Summer Bridge. The goals are to: (1) better prepare 9th grade students for the rigors and expectations of high school, and to excite and motivate them about their high school experience; (2) remediate and accelerate reading and math skills, provide college preparatory and cultural activities for all students and prepare them for how to successfully navigate a comprehensive high school; and (3) help students to better understand the relationship between their high school achievement and success in preparation for post-secondary options.  Students will improve study skills, time management, and social skills development.  For a complete list of schools participating in the DOL Bridge program click here.

• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP): Summer Bridge is a five-week summer academic and enrichment program that will be held in four comprehensive high schools. All current 8th grade students in schools that fall within the feeder pattern of those high schools and scheduled to attend one of these four high schools in September 2012 as 9th graders are invited and encouraged to attend Summer Bridge. The goals are to: (1) better prepare 9th grade students for the rigors and expectations of high school, and to excite and motivate them about their high school experience; (2) remediate and accelerate reading and math skills, provide college preparatory and cultural activities for all students and prepare them for how to successfully navigate a comprehensive high school; and (3) help students to better understand the relationship between their high school achievement and success in preparation for post-secondary options.  Students will improve study skills, time management, and social skills development.  For a complete list of schools participating in the GEAR UP program click here.

• Small Learning Communities (SLC) and STEM Grants: Summer STEM Academy is a five-week science, technology, engineering and mathematics program (Pre-STEM) for all 8th grade students who are currently in schools that fall within the feeder pattern of Martin Luther King High School and enrolled in M.L. King School for September 2012 At the completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to enroll in the rigorous STEM Academy at King High School.  For a complete list of schools participating in the SLC program click here.

        Program Contact: Leslie Maddrey (215-400-5927)