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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.

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

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

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

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 [not yet available]
Registration for High School Summer Credit Recovery [not yet available] - Spanish

Dates	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

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

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

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.

Students should register and pay for courses ASAP. Courses fill up quickly; a waitlist process is used if a class becomes full.
All summer classes are online in Canvas; students must know their username and password to login.
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.
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

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