High School Summer Learning

Dates: June 22 - July 14, 2026

Days: Monday – Thursday

Dates: To Be Determined
Days: Monday–Thursday

9th grade Jump Start helps incoming high school freshmen navigate the academic and social landscape of high school.

Learn more about Jump Start

The Multilingual Learner Newcomer Summer Learning Program provides newly arrived students in Grades 6–12 the opportunity to enhance their English language development and academic readiness skills.

Date: July 6 – August 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Monday – Thursday; No school on Fridays)
Location: Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th St., Tacoma, WA 98418
Transportation:

• Parents are responsible for arranging transportation.
• Students may use free public transportation (city bus) with a student ID.

Program Highlights:

• English Language Development: Improve English proficiency through immersive activities, interactive lessons, and engaging conversation practice.
• Academic Preparation: Strengthen and expand grade-level skills to ensure readiness for the upcoming school year.
• Social and Emotional Support: Build connections and confidence through team-building activities, group discussions, and fun recreational outings.

If you would like to have your child attend the Multilingual Learner Newcomer Summer Learning Program, please contact your student’s ML teacher.

Our Student Services, Special Education, Extended School Year program (ESY) provides continued learning for students who qualify through their Individualized Education Program (IEP). 

IEP case managers will work with families and share information for students who qualify for ESY services.

For more information contact the Student Services (SPED) team.

First Look is a unique spring and summer school program that will engage all incoming freshman. The program is designed to introduce students to the opportunities and the environment that make iDEA, SAMi and SOTA such exciting places to learn. Our freshman will spend collaborative time in the project-based lessons throughout the city.

The lessons are designed to build on each other creating outcomes that keep students activity engaged in learning over the summer months. While First Look is only eight days, the days are placed in such a way to provide key points throughout the spring and summer to help us understand the students’ passions. Staff will create a connection so we can start strong in the fall as we work to build community, empathy, thinking, balance, and a life-long interest to learn and grow. 

For more information, please contact your school:

• iDEA - Industrial Design Engineering and Art
• SAMi - Science and Math Institute
• SOTA - School of the Arts

Summer Credential programs offer a unique opportunity for Tacoma Public Schools high school students to receive free training from industry experts, earn industry recognized credentials and earn credit toward graduation. Programs can lead directly to careers or employment opportunities.

Explore our summer credential programs