2440 - SUMMER AND INTERIM SESSION SCHOOL

In accordance with Board policy, the District's summer school and interim session curriculum will consist of remedial programs for grades K-12, enrichment programs for grades K-12, and/or recreational programs.

Staff members are requested to notify the Principal with regard to those students who could benefit most from summer or interim session classes. Parents of said children will be contacted about the recommendation for attendance, but are not required to attend.

1. Eligibility
    
   1. All school age children residing in the District have the right to attend a summer or interim session program, including home-school and private-school students.
   2. Students who have been enrolled in full-time open enrollment must be allowed to attend summer or interim session, even if they do not intend to return in the fall. They are eligible to attend summer or interim session school following their first year of full-time attendance.
   3. Children who are legal residents of the State, living in the District during the summer session may be given the status of residents of the District for the purpose of attendance at summer or interim session classes, even though the children were not regular residents of the District during the preceding regular school session.
2. Supervision
   
    In accordance with guidelines for summer schools established by the Department of Public Instruction which generally follow those required of regular school sessions, the Principal of the Summer School and for any interim school sessions shall carry the same responsibilities as those generally accepted by the Principal of the regular school session. The Principal is responsible for the total operation of the school and should give particular attention to the quality of instruction and supervision of the staff.
   
3. Course Offerings
    
   1. Courses to be offered in a summer school or interim session will be selected by the District Administrator on the advice of the Principals.
   2. The District Administrator, acting upon the recommendation of the Principal, may discontinue any course for reasons of insufficient enrollment.
4. Tuition/Fees
    
   1. Non-eligible students shall be charged tuition.
   2. All students shall be assessed fees for materials as permitted by DPI regulations and may be charged a reasonable fee for any social, recreational, or extra-curricular activity.
   3. A refund may be requested through the first day of summer or interim school.
   4. Payment in full should be received before school starts, however, a delay of up to two (2) weeks for unusual circumstances may be granted by the Principal.
5. Operating Rules
    
   1. Instruction in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, or a foreign language may be provided at different grade levels concurrently in the same class if the class size does not exceed thirty (30) students.
   2.  The amount of instructional time shall become part of the student's permanent record and shall be included whenever the student's record is transferred to another school.
   3. School counselors will attempt to keep a narrative report of each student's attitude, strengths, and weaknesses. The final grades will be mailed to each student's parents at the conclusion of the summer session.
6. Performance Responsibilities
    
   1. The summer school principal shall recommend all personnel, subject to the approval of the District Administrator.
   2. The principals of all participating schools should be consulted for professional staffing recommendations.
   3. The summer school principal shall be responsible for obtaining equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.
   4. The summer school principal shall direct the activities of the professional and support staff members in the performance of their responsibilities.
   5. The summer school principal shall supervise the summer school's guidance program.

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