Summer Learning

Registration dates vary depending on the program. Starting as soon as January for Kindergarten Jump Start.  Most programs begin accepting registrations on March 1. Kindergarten JumpStart will begin in January.

If you do not see a date for the program you are looking for please email summerschool@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

Program start dates vary.

Credit retrieval programs will start as early as June 25. Program dates will be posted as soon as they are available.

If you do not see a date for the program you are looking for please email summerschool@tacoma.k12.wa.us. 

There is no cost for summer programming offered through Tacoma Public Schools. Summer programs are FREE to students who are currently enrolled, or will be enrolled, in the District.
 

Yes, the Summer Learning online registration form will open March 1. Other programs' registration is handled by the hosting  school or organization. 

After you have submit the online form you should receive one or more of the following: a letter in the mail, a phone call from the school or an email.

This follow-up communication will provide you with details regarding the program and other needed information.  If you do not receive any communication please contact the summer learning office summerschool@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

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 school or the program for more information.

The Tacoma Public Schools Nutrition Services Department, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children. All Children enrolled or not enrolled and all ages 1 through 18 can get a Free Breakfast and Lunch at specified locations when the Summer Food Program is in session. Feel free to email summerfood@tacoma.k12.wa.us

You will need to identify any health concerns for your student in the online registration form. Our nursing staff will review and provide the appropriate support. 

The Parent/Guardian is responsible for providing the required medication to designated program staff on the first day of summer school. Medication currently held at the school must be picked up prior to end of the regular school year, summer school staff will not have access to medications from the regular school year.
 

All schools that are participating in Summer Learning have been trained for emergency procedures. Our Safety and Security staff will have security staff available to all programs. For more information feel free to visit the website for Safety and Security.