Because of financial constraints, many school districts only offer remedial programs to elementary and middle school students who have not achieved at high enough levels on state tests. Some districts do, however, offer both remedial and enrichment programs. Check with your district, and local community college, as well as private programs, to find out what is available in your community.
When checking out summer programs for your child, here are some questions to ask:
How many students will be in the class?
Will my child receive individual attention?
Will the curriculum be the same as that taught during the school year or will it be different?
Who are the teachers and what are their credentials? Is the hiring process competitive?
Will my child have opportunities to practice reading, writing, math and spelling?
Will the summer school curriculum follow the state standards?
Is attendance mandatory?
How will my child be evaluated?
Are there opportunities for parent involvement?
If we are planning a family trip during summer school, is it permissible for my child to be absent for a few days?
– Courtesy of Greatschools.net
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