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Meeting Date:
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1/11/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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1. Action on a Request to Approve the MPS 2024 Summer Academy Plan
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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MPS Summer Academy 2024
Summer Academy Proposal 2024
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Milwaukee Public Schools is pleased to offer summer extended learning opportunities that enhance students’ academic skills and provide exploration experiences to the youth residents of the city. In the summer of 2024, MPS will offer Summer Academy Session I for high school students, which will run June 13–July 2; Summer Academy Session II for grades 7–12 students, which will run June 24–July 25; and Summer Academy for K5–grade 8 students, which will run June 24–July 26. High school students will attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (June 19 will be a non-attendance day), and K5–grade 8 students will attend Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon (July 4 and July 5 are non-attendance days). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
High School Summer Academy is designed to engage students academically through recovery, acceleration, and career skill-building opportunities. Students will also participate in career-based learning experiences such as internships and exploration based upon their academic and career plan.
Middle School Summer Academy offerings seek to provide a variety of interactive, academically engaging experiences based on student interests. Students have the option of participating in several career exploration programs, acceleration opportunities, and skill development.
Elementary Summer Academy curriculum is designed to prepare students in K5–grade 8 for the rigor of the next grade level. Students will participate in five one-week themed camps focused on different content areas.
Elementary Exploration Camps are held to give students exposure to new subjects, identify new areas of interests and abilities, encourage curiosity, and promote learning. Camps may take place over a half day, a full day, a full week, or overnight at school locations or community organizations.
Extended School Year services are provided to qualifying students during Summer Academy as mandated in their individualized education plans. Enrichment opportunities with community partners are built into programming.
Bridge programs are offered to assist in the transition of students to high school and sixth grade. Twenty-two high schools will offer the Freshman Bridge program. Eight schools will offer Middle School Bridge.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Expenditures of $5.7 million are projected, with $3.2 million from extension funds for elementary and $2.5 million from board funds for both high school and extended school year. The cost is split between FY23 and FY24 budgets.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval, Administration will begin preparing for implementation in the summer of 2024. All summer programs are contingent upon funding, enrollment, and facilities and maintenance building modification projects. Changes necessitated by these contingencies will be reported to the Board.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the 2024 MPS Summer Academy Plan.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Natalie Anderson - Manager II
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Signed By:
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John Hill, Ph.D. - Director
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Mims Howell - Chief Academic Officer
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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