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Meeting Date:
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12/17/2020 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Action
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Subject:
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1. Action on the 2021 Summer Academy Plan
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased to offer summer extended-learning opportunities that provide academic skills and enrichment experiences to the youth residents of the city. For the summer of 2021, MPS will offer June Academy for high school students (including rising freshmen), which will run June 7–July 1; July Academy for grade 7–12 students, which will run July 6–29; and Summer Academy for K5–grade 8 students, which will run June 21–July 29. K5–grade 8 students attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and high school students attend Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 5 is a non-attendance day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
High School Summer Academy is designed to engage students academically through recovery, acceleration, and career skill-building opportunities. Students will also participate in career-based learning experiences such as internships and the career exploration program.
Middle School Summer Academy offerings seek to provide a variety of interactive, academically engaging experiences based on student interests. Students have the option of participating in several career exploration programs.
Elementary Summer Academy curriculum is designed to prepare students in grade K5-8 for the rigor of the next grade level. Students will participate in six one-week themed camps focused on different content areas.
Elementary Enrichment Camps are held to give students exposure to new subjects, identify new areas of interests and abilities, encourage curiosity, and further learning. Camps may take place half-day, full-day, week-long, or overnight at school locations or community organizations.
Extended School Year services are provided to qualifying students during Summer Academy, as mandated in their Individualized Education Plans. Enrichment opportunities with community partners are built into programming.
Bridge programs are offered to assist in the transition of students to high school and sixth grade. Twenty two high schools will offer freshman bridge. Eight schools will offer middle school bridge.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Projected expenditures of $5.7 million. $3.2 million from extension funds for elementary. $2.5 million from board funds for both high school and extended school year. The cost is split between FY21 and FY22 budgets.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval, Administration will begin preparing for implementation in the summer of 2021. All summer programs are contingent upon funding, enrollment and facilities and maintenance building modification projects. Changes necessitated by these contingencies will be reported to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Academy Plan.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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