Overview
The 2024 Summer School Program is a five-week academic summer program for current TK-12th grade students. In alignment with MUSD's Strategic Goals:
*Students invited to summer school will receive a letter and registration information from the District Office.
- Develop educational pathways that allow students to apply their passion for learning for their future careers.
- Focus services and support systems to ensure that all students are engaged in their learning and are making social, emotional, and academic gains.
*Students invited to summer school will receive a letter and registration information from the District Office.
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Elementary School Programs
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TK-3rd STRUCTURED literacy & Steam
TK - 3rd Structured Literacy and STEAM will prioritize foundational skills through structured literacy guided by the Science of Reading research. Students will engage in a hands-on learning approach that promotes the developmental and reinforcement of asking questions/defining problems, collecting and interpreting data, logical thinking, and demonstrating the ability to present and critique arguments/conclusions.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
TWO WAY BILINGUAL IMMERSION SUMMER PROGRAM OR TWBI (RANDALL STUDENTS)
The TWBI Summer program aims to help support Spanish fluency for students who need to develop different language skills as bilingual students. In addition, the program supports and develops additional, and often missing, base skills for students who attend Randall's unique dual-language program. The emphasis is on early literacy and foundational skill development for Spanish language learners or those whose native language is Spanish but needs additional support.
K-6TH SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
The Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program is for students with exceptional needs who are at risk for regression and recoupment in the following areas: academic, communication, social-emotional functioning, or other skills identified on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP team will determine and identify students that are eligible for ESY services. ELA and Math instructional blocks are prioritized during the summer ESY program, which will occur in tandem with a range of fun and engaging learning activities throughout the summer. All instruction and learning activities are provided by special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers through both individual and small-group activities. Related service providers will provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling in alignment with the student's Individualized Education Program, which specifies the related service levels per student.
newcomer
The Newcomer Program is intended for students who have enrolled and attended school in the United States for 12 months or less. The Summer Elementary Newcomer Program is a dynamic educational initiative designed to support recently arrived elementary school students' language development while immersing them in engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. The program aims to foster language acquisition through hands-on exploration and experimentation in STEM subjects, leveraging students' natural curiosity to enhance their vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills. Through interactive projects, collaborative learning experiences, and targeted language support, students will gain proficiency in English and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities essential for academic success. The program's innovative approach integrates language acquisition with STEM education, creating an enriching environment where students can thrive while building a strong foundation for future learning and achievement.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
4th - 6th STEAm
Our STEAM program will support Science and Engineering Practices for the NGSS and the Habits of Mind and Social Emotional Learning Standards that enable 21st-century career readiness. Students will engage in a hands-on learning approach that promotes the development and reinforcement of asking questions/defining problems, collecting and interpreting data, logical thinking, and demonstrating the ability to present and critique arguments/conclusions.
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Middle School Programs
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7th-8th project based learning
4th-8th Project-Based Learning Emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth, and teamwork. For five weeks, students in grades 4-8 will have the opportunity to engage in real-world projects, adventures, and services that enable students to meet high academic standards and become more engaged in their learning. Project-based learning focusing on ELA or Math is designed to accelerate student learning and engage them by leveraging standards-aligned lessons that will honor their backgrounds and foster collaborative, respectful group work. Individual lessons build toward an interdisciplinary problem-based performance task that allows students to integrate their learning, strengthen academic skills and engage with complex text and tasks.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
newcomer
The Newcomer Program is intended for students who have enrolled and attended school in the United States for 12 months or less. With the use of Vista Higher Learning as our curriculum, this course is designed to support our linguistically and culturally diverse learners, leveraging the assets they bring into the classroom and addressing social and academic language needs.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
4th-8th Summit extended learning (Pomeroy, weller, and russell students)
The Summit Learning platform is designed to allow students to continue working on their courses even after the last day of school. Participating students will have additional time to work towards completing their course by taking diagnostic assessments and requesting content assessments. Student grades will update on the platform to reflect progress.
June 12- June 23, 2023 ONLY, No School on June 19
June 12- June 23, 2023 ONLY, No School on June 19
7th-8th Special education extended school year (ESY)
The Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program is for students with exceptional needs who are at risk for regression and recoupment in the following areas: academics, communication, social-emotional functioning, or other skills identified on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP team will determine and identify students that are eligible for ESY services. ELA and Math instructional blocks are prioritized during the summer ESY program, which will occur in tandem with a range of fun and engaging learning activities throughout the summer. All instruction and learning activities are provided by special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers through both individual and small-group activities. Related service providers will provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling in alignment with the student's Individualized Education Program, which specifies the related service levels per student.
SUMMER BRIDGE
The Bridge Program is intended for incoming 9th graders who may have struggled during their 8th grade year for various reasons. With an ELA module from Project Based Learning (PBL), this course is designed to accelerate student learning and re-engage them by leveraging standards-aligned lessons that will honor their backgrounds and foster collaborative, respectful group work. Individual lessons build toward an interdisciplinary problem-based performance task which provides students an opportunity to integrate their learning, strengthen academic skills and engage with complex text and tasks.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
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High School Programs
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High school credit recovery
8:30 am - 10:30 am and/or 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor to register by May 3, 2024.
Guidance counselors will be reviewing completed registrations to ensure students are enrolled in the appropriate classes.
Credit Recovery provides selected classes for high school students who are seeking to recover credits.
Schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor to register by May 3, 2024.
Guidance counselors will be reviewing completed registrations to ensure students are enrolled in the appropriate classes.
Credit Recovery provides selected classes for high school students who are seeking to recover credits.
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Biology
Chemistry English I English II English III |
Math I
Math II Math III Pre-Calculus Independent Studies for Seniors |
Spanish I
Spanish II U.S. History World History |
A-G Credit Courses for english learners
English 1 and Geography
Content focus will be all domains of language development. Introduction to reading and writing through various strategies appropriate for students to engage in an academic and social context. Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning is embedded in the program.
Participation by invite only.
Content focus will be all domains of language development. Introduction to reading and writing through various strategies appropriate for students to engage in an academic and social context. Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning is embedded in the program.
Participation by invite only.
Newcomer
The Newcomer Program is intended for students who have enrolled and attended school in the United States for 12 months or less. With the use of Vista Higher Learning as our curriculum, this course is designed to support student language and literacy development by leveraging standards-aligned lessons that will honor their backgrounds and foster collaborative, respectful group work.
Participation by invite only.
Participation by invite only.
9th-12th and post secondary special education extended school year (ESY)
The Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program is for students with exceptional needs who are at risk for regression and recoupment in the following areas: academics, communication, social-emotional functioning, or other skills identified on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP team will determine and identify students that are eligible for ESY services. ELA and Math instructional blocks are prioritized during the summer ESY program, which will occur in tandem with a range of fun and engaging learning activities throughout the summer. All instruction and learning activities are provided by special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers through both individual and small-group activities. Related service providers will provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling in alignment with the student's Individualized Education Program, which specifies the related service levels per student.
Students that have ESY listed on their IEPs are eligible to participate. Please check in with your student's teacher for more information.
Students that have ESY listed on their IEPs are eligible to participate. Please check in with your student's teacher for more information.
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Provided in Collaboration with San Jose City College Math Jam 5.0 More details to come. TECHcellence More details to come. |
Provided in Collaboration with Girlstart Summer Camp Description: Girlstart Galaxy Three… Two… One.. Blast off! Channel your inner Artemis Team member and discover what it takes to land on the moon, launch a satellite, and explore new technologies from NASA. Campers will simulate a solar eclipse, collect planetary core samples, code a robot that navigates through the Solar System, and cultivate space crops in this out-of-this-world STEM camp! Reminder about camp logistics:
Link to the English application Link to the Spanish application **Registration closed. Camp enrollment has reached capacity. |
