The end of the regular school year is quickly approaching, but we believe it is important that learning continue through the summer.
We do not want students’ skills to “rust” over the summer. Students who keep up with the subject matter over the summer are better prepared to start a new school year. We are pleased to offer a summer school program with a diverse mix of learning opportunities for students. We encourage you to review the summer school guide at www.glenbard87.org/sitepages/summerschool/ and register your child today.
Our summer school program offers a variety of options, including enrichment classes, Bridge courses and classes in the core subject areas. This range of classes meets the needs of students who need an extra measure of support, as well as students who are looking to go into areas that they might not be able to explore during the regular school year.
We will offer exciting, challenging classes to students who excel academically and want to stretch themselves even further. For example, we will offer AP Chemistry Enrichment, AP Physics Enrichment and AP English Language and Composition Enrichment.
Our Bridge classes help students bridge to the next level and have an increased sense of what the course involves. Bridge classes help reduce students’ apprehension about going into the next level of a subject area.
We also are exposing middle school students to programs at the high school level. Students from our feeder school districts will gain experience in areas that they will study when they reach high school. This is particularly helpful to eighth-graders. The transition to freshman year is much better for students who enroll in summer school and become familiar with the school, staff and expectations. These students have an increased confidence as they begin their freshman year.
Our summer school academic offerings are scheduled to be compatible with our athletic camps. We recognize that students are interested in curricular and co-curricular opportunities over the summer, and we are pleased to offer both opportunities.
Visit our Web site for details about summer school dates, registration information and course descriptions. The deadline to register for first semester summer school is June 13, and the deadline for second semester is July 6.
Sincerely, Michael Meissen, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
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