MCPS Summer Academy

May 4, 2021

Why?● Goal: ensure that every child is successful and prepared

for the next school year

● Pandemic impacted student learning in a variety of ways○ Reduction in instructional time○ Challenges with remote learning○ Challenges with increased reliance on technology

● Provide additional learning time and support so that students are ready to move to the next grade level

What?● Half day, instructional program● Intensive focus on essential skills in math and language arts

● Transportation provided● Grab and go meals provided

Elementary Middle

Math: 1 hour 15 minLanguage Arts: 1 hour 30 min

Math: 1 hour 15 minLanguage Arts: 1 hour 15 min

How?● Curriculum (essential SOLs) and supporting resources

provided and organized by grade level

● All teachers will have access to the curriculum for each grade level, allowing teachers to match instruction to students’ instructional level

● Students’ instructional levels will be identified by current teacher and communicated with summer school staff

When?● June 7 - July 1

● Monday - Thursday

Elementary Secondary

● 3 Hours of Instruction a Day

● Morning and Afternoon Sessions

○ 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

○ 12:45 PM - 4:15 PM

● 119 Total Sections

● 3 Hours of Instruction a Day

● 1 Session with 2 Instructional Blocks

○ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

○ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

● Mid-Day Break for Lunch and Activity

● 24 Total Sections

Elementary

Who?● 1,192 Students in grades K - 5 who

○ need some additional learning time○ have struggled completing work and/or are

working below grade-level expectations

● 89 Teachers● 42 Instructional Aides

Where?● Each elementary school will host their own program

○ Due to renovations, BES, CES, and CPS will hold their programs at FBES

Middle School

Who?● 209 Students in grades 6 - 8 who are not prepared for the next

grade level:○ Failed Math and/or English (below 50% avg)○ MAP scores indicate working below grade-level expectations ○ Performance level on Reading and/or Math SOL tests indicate

knowledge and skills are “Below Basic”

● 6 Math Teachers● 6 English Teachers● 7 Special Education Teachers ● 4 Instructional Aides

Where?

Middle School Summer Academy will be held at Christiansburg High School

for all students from AMS, BMS, CMS, and SMS

High School

Summer School CoursesRepeat Early Graduation New

June 7-25 June 1-25

Monday-Friday

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Montgomery Central

● English 9-12

● Biology

● Earth Science

● World History I & II

● US/VA History

● Algebra 1

● Geometry

● AFDA

● Other Courses TBD

● English 12

● Government

● HPE 9

● EPF (Virtual Virginia)

● Other Courses TBD