Summer Of Learning 2021 At Seattle Public Schools

Press release from Seattle Public Schools:

July 6, 2021

Our summer programs will promote engagement, joy, and wellness in preparation for a full return to school in the fall. All in-person opportunities will follow current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Need to Know: In-person Summer Learning

The strong health and safety practices we have successfully used this spring will continue to be in place for students who are participating in-person this summer.

Daily Health Screenings

For in-person summer learning, students and staff will be required to complete daily health screenings before entering the building.

Paper copies will also be available at school sites.

Students in grades 6-12 can complete their own daily screening with parent/guardian permission.

Daily Health Screenings - Returning to In-Person School from Seattle Public Schools (SPSTV) Vimeo.

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Masks

Students and staff must wear masks while on school property. This requirement follows guidance from state and local public health officials. Specific exceptions may apply based on age, development, or disability.

Masks will be provided to students and staff who need them. Students may remove face coverings to eat and drink and when they can be physically distanced outside.

How to Wear a Mask at School from Seattle Public Schools (SPSTV) Vimeo.

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COVID-19 Illness at Home

If a parent or guardian suspects or knows of a COVID-19 illness at home, they should call or email the school to notify them of the student's absence. Front office staff will note any calls or emails related to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 symptoms/illness and will notify the COVID Response Team, who will do contact tracing.

Please see the Seattle Public Schools COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols for additional details.

If your student is attending in-person summer learning, you will need to review and complete a signed agreement.

Prior to beginning in-person services, your student's school will need to receive a signed agreement from a parent or guardian. Please complete the In-Person Learning Agreement and give to your student's school.

Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch will be provided to in-person students each day.

Students not coming to buildings for in person instruction can continue to access meals at meal sites across the district.

Staff will follow health and safety guidelines, including wearing a mask, completing a daily health screening, and disinfecting the vehicle after each service.

Students are required to wear a mask while riding school transportation. If a rider is unable to wear a face mask, appropriate accommodations will be made. Seating will be assigned to follow social distancing guidelines.

Summer Learning Opportunities

This summer families with children enrolled in preschool have two options: at-home family directed learning or in-person instruction lead by an educator. Learn more about these two options below. Families will receive an email from SPS to share their preference.

In-person Learning with Educators

On-demand learning

All students will have access to an on-demand Summer of Learning lessons in English language arts, math, and social emotional learning. A Summer of Learning lessons calendar will be updated weekly with new lessons and activities.

An Advanced Learning summer project packet will be available for all students on the Advanced Learning webpage. This packet will consist of a collection of projects that will offer K-8 students a variety of STEM activities that can be done from home. The Advanced Learning webpage's Summer Resources Showcase will also highlight recommended websites that offer free online resources and activities to further extend your student's learning.

Summer Staircase

Students who have been identified by their schools as needing extra support will be invited to join a targeted summer learning program, Summer Staircase. Due to staffing availability and social distancing in school buildings, these targeted options will have a limited number of seats available.

In-person instruction will follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Bridge Course: incoming 6th grade students

The 5th to 6th grade Bridge Program is designed to support students' transition from elementary to middle school and will be offered remotely through Schoology.

Activities will include social emotional learning (SEL) lessons aligned with weekly themes. Lessons will support unique experiences of middle school-aged students, so students feel ready for the transition to sixth grade. Additionally, educators and staff will provide weekly live events to address content and themes to engage students in important social interaction and help students build connections. Students will be able to register for this program starting in June on the Summer Learning webpage.

On-demand learning

All students will have access to an on-demand Summer of Learning lessons in English language arts, math, and social emotional learning. A Summer of Learning lessons calendar will be updated weekly with new lessons and activities.

An Advanced Learning summer project packet will be available for all students on the Advanced Learning webpage. This packet will consist of a collection of projects that will offer K-8 students a variety of STEM activities that can be done from home. The Advanced Learning webpage's Summer Resources Showcase will also highlight recommended websites that offer free online resources and activities to further extend your student's learning.

Credit Recovery

Students will have the opportunity to recover up to 1.0 credits (two .5 credits) this summer from the courses found on the registration form.

First time CTE Credit Coursework

First-time credit earning opportunities are available in Career and Technical Education (CTE) through the SPS Skills Center. Limited number and range of remote learning and in-person classes in which students can earn a .5 HS CTE credit will be available.

Registration information: (Open until June 20) Skills Center application page.

World Language Option 1 - Spanish

The International Education department will have a limited number and range of remote learning classes in which students can earn a .5 high school world language credit (1A or 1B) in Spanish 1.

For Information and to Register: (opens June 3) International Education webpage.

World Language Option 2 – Chinese, Arabic, Korean

The International Education department will partner with OneWorldNow! to offer a limited number of seats in the Summer World Language Program which students can earn a .5 high school world language credit or up to 1 high school world language credit.

For Information and to Register: (currently open)
One World Now website.

Community Partner Programming

Some SPS elementary, middle, and high schools will offer their own summer programs in partnership with community organizations. School staff will reach out directly with current and incoming students for site-based programming opportunities. Transportation will not be provided for site-based programming. You can read more about some of the summer programing offered by SPS partners.

This press release was produced by Seattle Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.