Summer School 2008

Grades 6-8

It is hard to believe that summer is just around the corner.  As we near the end of the third quarter many parents have questions about Summer School.  The following information answers some of the most common questions.

Participation:  The program for students in grades 6-8 emphasizes providing additional academic support for students.  The only enrichment courses offered are the track and weightlifting programs.  Students must be recommended for participation in one of the 3 courses below in order for them to enroll.  Parents of students that are recommended for Summer School will be informed in a letter sent in May.   

Courses:  The courses offered this year are:

1.        Math for Success: Reinforcement of math concepts, such as basic computation skills.  Students are recommended for this course based on their Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores as well as their classroom performance.

2.       Reading for Success:  Reinforcement of reading skills such as fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and writing.  Students are recommended for this course based on their Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores as well as their classroom performance.

3.       PASS:  Reinforcement of skill areas addressed throughout the year in the subjects of English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies.  This course is only for students with a cumulative core grade point average below 1.7 (C-).  Successful completion of the coursework is required for promotion to the next grade level.  

Dates:  June 16-July 11 (no summer school on July 4th)

Site:  The Monona Grove High School will host summer school for students in grades 6-12.

Schedule:  Courses are 90 minutes in length (Period 1: 8:30-10:00, Break: 10:00-10:15, Period 2: 10:15-11:45)

Transportation:  Bussing is provided for students in Cottage Grove with students being picked up at Cottage Grove Elementary school at approximately 8:00 and taken to the high school.  Students will be bussed back to Cottage Grove Elementary School arriving at approximately 12:10. 

Registration:  All registration is online and can be accessed through the district website at mononogrove.org beginning on April 22^nd.  More detailed instructions will be sent with the recommendation letter in May. 

Questions: Contact Jeremy Kautza, Summer School Coordinator for grades 6-12, at 221-7666, ext. 3621 (information line), ext. 6621 (voice mail), or email: Jeremy_Kautza@mononagrove.org.

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