Curriculum, Instruction & Staff Development
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- Secondary Summer Programs for Students
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Secondary Summer Programs 2023 for Grades 6-12
Denton ISD offers a wide variety of summer learning programs for students in grades 6-12. Jump Start programs are available for MS students and HS Algebra I students, and our current high school students wishing to recover credit for a course already taken can register online for the High School Summer Credit Recovery Program.
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Middle School Jump Start
The Jump Start program is designed to prepare students for success in the coming school year by “frontloading” new learning. The program provides students with additional time for intensive and explicit instruction, and it combats summer slide which could otherwise create significant setbacks for students. In many situations, students are able to learn with teachers at the next grade level and grow a sense of leadership and agency that will positively impact them in the coming year.
Dates
July 17 - July 27 (Mon-Thurs, 8 days) + July 13 PD (6 hrs) + 1 day of planning (6 hrs)
Times
Students: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Teachers: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mode
Face to Face Instruction, 1:15 teacher/student ratio
Instructional Focus
Math focus.Students engage in two complementary experiences/day: (1) “Math Skills” - skill focus and skill practice; (2) “Math Action” - strengths/leadership/ active engagement
Sections/Schedule
Each grade level is 2 sections of 15 students/ea.
Each section attends 2 sessions (2 teachers) each day @ 90 minutes each.
Location/Campus(es)
Operated at 7 campuses: Guyer Zone (combined Crownover/Harpool), Calhoun MS, McMath MS, Myers MS, Navo MS, Rodriguez MS, and Strickland MS
Meals/Snacks
Breakfast (AM) and snacks (PM) provided
Transportation
Provided
Fees
No student fees
Other Information
IEPs not implemented in the program; accommodations implemented
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High School Algebra I Jump Start
Algebra I success is essential for our students because it is a strong, reliable predictor of future success in high school mathematics. The Jump Start program is designed to prepare students for success in HS Algebra I by “frontloading” new learning; by providing additional time for intensive, focused learning on essential foundational understandings; and by combating “summer slide.” Students attending the program will have early access to the high school campus and will have opportunities to work with and get to know one or more high school teachers.
Dates
July 17 - July 27 (Mon-Thurs, 8 days) + July 13 PD (6 hrs) + 1 day of planning (6 hrs)
Times
Students: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Teachers: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mode
Face to Face Instruction, 1:15 teacher/student ratio
Instructional Focus
Algebra I success
Sections/Schedule
2 sections of students per campus. 15 students per section.
Each section attends 2 sessions (2 teachers) each day @ 90 minutes each.
Location/Campus(es)
Operated at 4 High School Campuses - Braswell HS, Denton HS, Guyer HS, Ryan HS
Meals/Snacks
Breakfast (AM) and snacks (PM) provided
Transportation
Provided
Fees
No student fees
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HS Algebra I ESL Newcomer Jump Start and Credit Recovery
This program is new in 2023 at each high school campus for Newcomer Emergent Bilinguals who are either - rising 9th graders taking Algebra I for the first time in the coming school year or are rising 10th graders who already took but did not meet standard on Algebra I. Students will be co-seated in one section (15 total students).
Dates
July 17 - July 27 (Mon-Thurs, 8 days) + 1 day of required PD (6 hrs) + 1 day of planning (6 hrs)
Times
Students: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Teachers: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Mode
Face to Face Instruction, 1:15 teacher/student ratio
Instructional Focus
Algebra I success (for rising 9th) and credit recovery (for rising 10th)
Sections/Schedule
1 section of students per campus. 15 students in the section.
Section attends 2 sessions (2 teachers) each day @ 90 minutes each.
Each student attends 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Students Served
Rising 9th grade emergent bilingual newcomer students, and
Rising 10th grade emergent bilingual newcomer students who failed Algebra I.
Total number of students not to exceed 15.
Location/Campus(es)
Operated at 4 High School Campuses - Braswell HS, Denton HS, Guyer HS, Ryan HS
Meals/Snacks
Breakfast (AM) and snacks (PM) provided
Transportation
TBD
Fees
No student fees
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High School Summer Credit Recovery
The HS Summer Credit Recovery Program is designed for students who have taken but did not pass one or more semesters of a core course required for graduation. Students can enroll for up to 2 semesters at a time (and can take one additional semester -- up to 3 total -- time permitting). A diagnostic assessment allows students to skip any assignment or assessment in areas where they have already shown mastery. Students must be comfortable working independently at home. All courses end, without exception, on June 30, and unfinished work is not saved.
Registration for High School Summer Credit Recovery [closed on 5/26]
Registration for High School Summer Credit Recovery closed on 5/26] - SpanishDates
June 1 - June 30 (ongoing monitoring and virtual office hours 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on any 2 days per week) + 1 hour Edgenuity training + 1 hour CR orientation
Times
Students work independently, no required meeting times.
Mode
Computer-based learning. Online, asynchronous, using Edgenuity.
Virtual, online, synchronous office hours available 2 days/week
Instructional Focus
English I, II, III, IV
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Models, Precalculus, Statistics
Biology, Chemistry, IPC, Physics
World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics
(Prof Comm/Speech??)
Students Served
Rising 9th - 12th graders seeking credit recovery for course(s) taken but not passed
Leadership
TBD
Location/Campus(es)
N/A
Meals/Snacks
N/A
Transportation
N/A
Fees
No student fees
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ESL HS Summer Credit Recovery
The HS ESL Summer Credit Recovery Program is face to face and designed for ESL students who have taken but did not pass one or more semesters of a core course required for graduation. ESL students may enroll in up to 1 semester at a time. Students who successfully complete a semester course are able to enroll in an additional semester course.
Dates
Session 1: Thursday June 1 - Wednesday, June 14
Session 2: Thursday, June 15-Wednesday, June 28 (M-Th, 17 days)
Times
Student Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm
Mode
Face to Face instruction
1:20 teacher/student ratio
Instructional Focus
English I, II, III, IV, ESOL I, ESOL II
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Models
Biology, Chemistry, IPC, Physics
World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics
Students Served
Rising 9th - 12th graders seeking credit recovery for course(s) taken but not passed
Leadership
TBD
Location/Campus(es)
Calhoun MS
Meals/Snacks
TBD
Transportation
No Transportation
Fees
No student fees
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ESY (Extended School Year) - Secondary
Extended School Year (ESY) services is a service that is determined and agreed upon by a student’s ARD committee and is only available for students served through special education. A determination for service is based on a student’s severe or substantial regression and loss of critical skills that cannot be recouped within a reasonable period of time. Services are provided only for the areas of regression or loss.
Dates
Set 1- June 6-15, 3 hours a day, 7 days
Set 2- June 6-22, 3 hours a day, 11 days
Times
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Mode
Face to Face
Instructional Focus
Goals and service are determined by the ARD committee
Students Served
Special Education Students as determined by ARD committee
Leadership
Angie Fox
Location/Campus(es)
Denton High School
Meals/Snacks
No meals are provided; students are encouraged to bring daily snack
Transportation
Provided via Special Needs Transportation as determined by ARD committee.
Fees
No student fees
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TWU Summer Dual Credit
Registration for TWU Summer 2023 course offerings begin April 18, 2023. Please see your campus counselor for further details. TWU Dual Credit Site
NOTE: Students may not take the 3-week accelerated course option; high school credit will not be awarded.
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Students should register and pay for courses ASAP. Courses fill up quickly; a waitlist process is used if a class becomes full.
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All summer classes are online in Canvas; students must know their username and password to login.
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Current students will need to submit their Dual Credit Permission Form and list the fall and spring courses on the same form (if possible) before submitting.
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English (ENG 1013 and ENG 1023) is not available, since courses are offered as two separate 10 week courses and students would be unable to complete both within the summer.
Dates/Times
Dual Credit students in the summer adhere to the Academic Calendar, including payment deadlines and drop/withdrawal dates. (Last Day of Registration May 19)
Mode
Online via Canvas
Instructional Focus
ECO 1023 (Macro) , 10 Week Online
HIST 1013 , 5 Wk Session 1 AND HIST 1023, 5 Wk Session 2 (both required)
POLS 2013, 5 Wk Session 1 or 2
POLS 2023, 5 Wk Session 1 or 2 (only if planning to attend a TX public college/university)
Sections/Schedule
Prerequisites and Grade Levels Apply; see Denton ISD High School Course Planning Guide.
Location/Campus(es)
Online Course
Staffing
TWU Professors
Fees
TWU Fees Apply; Student pay all fees
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High School Original Credit
This program is available to students needing to use an alternative method to earn original credit in the summer in order to meet their world language graduation requirements. Original credit means that a student has not previously attempted to earn credit for the course.
Dates
June 1 - June 30
Times
Students work independently, no required class times.
Mode
Computer-based learning. Online, asynchronous, using Edgenuity
Instructional Focus
Spanish I (grades 11-12, 2 semesters)
Latin I (grades 11-12, 2 semesters)
Latin II (grades 11-12, 2 semester)
Sections/Schedule
Teachers are assigned up to 30 students
Students Served
Rising 11th or 12th graders who need to meet their world language graduation requirements
Fees
No student fees
