Middle School Summer Learning - Tacoma Public Schools

We offer a number of programs geared specifically toward individual student needs. Teachers and schools identify students and send invitations. As a parent, if you see a program you think your child would benefit from but have not received an invitation, contact your school or the program for more information.

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School-based programs

We offer a number of programs geared specifically toward individual student need. Teachers and schools identify students and send invitations. As a parent, if you see a program you think your child would benefit from but have not received an invitation, contact your child's school or the program for more information.

Giaudrone

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Edison, Mann, Reed, Whitman Elementary’s and Henry T Schatz Boys and Girls Club. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Kristina Vanderhorst KVANDER@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Gray

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Arlington, Edison, Manitou Park Elementary’s, Mt Tahoma High School and 56^th and Orchard. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Bonnie Smith BSMITH@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Hunt

Program Dates: July 5 – July 6, 2023, at Hunt Middle School

Program Dates: July 11 – July 14, 2023, at Hunt Middle School

Program Dates: July 18 – July 20, 2023, at SOTA High School; July 21, 2023, at Hunt Middle School

Program Dates: July 25 – July 27, 2023, at SAMI High School; July 28, 2023, at Hunt Middle School

Days of the Week: Tuesday – Thursday provided by TPS; Fridays provided by Metro Parks Tacoma

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Delong, Jefferson, Geiger Elementary’s, Oakland High School, 2909 South Adams Street, and 3202 South Tyler Street on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There will be no transportation on Fridays. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Jenny Jensen jjansen@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Meeker

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Grades: 6^th and 7^th only

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Brown’s Point, Crescent Heights, and NE Tacoma Elementary’s. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Kristy Jordan KJORDAN@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Stewart

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Blix, Fawcett, Lyon, Sheridan, and Whitman Elementary’s. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Odessa Russel orussel2@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Online

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Wednesday will be online with a unique blend of Synchronous/Asynchronous instruction will be delivered online.

Thursday in-person events will take place on Thursday’s. Students unable to participate during in-person opportunities will still have an online option.

Program Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Meals: Meals will be served during in-person events.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic learning opportunities that assist students with staying engaged, as well as being active participants in their learning.

For more Information Contact: Todd Roos TROOS@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Register your student: Tacoma Online Summer Learning Program

Truman

Program Dates: July 10 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Delong, Downing, Geiger, Point Defiance, Skyline, Whittier Elementary’s, Wainwright Intermediate and Oakland High School. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: D’Adrien Horton dhorton@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Wainwright

Program Dates: July 5 – July 27, 2023

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday

Program Time: 8:15 am to 12:15 pm

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Transportation: Will be provided from Delong, Manitou Park, Whittier Elementary’s, and Gray Middle School. Pick-up and drop-off times will be provided later.

Purpose: To provide summertime academic support to students performing below grade-level, based on iReady or end-of-course grades. Summer programming will accelerate student learning in the academic areas of ELA and math.

For more Information Contact: Jordan Yongblood jyoungb1@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US

Register your student: Wainwright Intermediate Summer School - 2023

Other Programs

English Language Learners

Serving middle school students with limited English skills. This programs helps students live successfully in an English-speaking culture and in a multilingual, multicultural world. Schools will identify and invite students to participate.

Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Contact: English Language Learners (ELL)

✔ Breakfast ✔ Lunch ✔ Transportation

Foundations for the Future

Community-Based College & Career Readiness Course

This course is a combination of synchronous (whole class together or in small groups) remote and asynchronous (independent) remote lessons and activities focused on strategies-based learning with a civic engagement focus. The course is designated to support college and career readiness and independent learning strategies. There will be various ways to engage and complete the required content. Evidence of high-level critical thinking, skills development, and applications of skills are required to successfully complete this course.