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Polk County Public Schools is excited to offer summer learning opportunities for Pre-K, elementary and secondary students.

The Summer Learning Program will be offered at various schools around the county.

  • Begins Monday, June 6 and ends Thursday, June 30, 2022
  • Monday– Thursday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Elementary students only:
    • Breakfast and lunch will be provided
    • Transportation will be provided from your child’s current school to the summer school site
  • Voluntary Pre-K Program Only – June 3 – July 30, 7:15-4:45, Monday through Friday, no school July 5-9, 2022

Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer Learning at PCPS 3rd Grade Program

This five-hour program, offered at various school locations, is designed to support current  3rd grade students who earned an Achievement Level I on the Spring 2022 FSA ELA assessment and as prescribed under FL State Statute 1008.25 are required to attend summer reading camp and demonstrate minimum reading proficiency prior to promotion to grade 4. This program will utilize a district-designed reading curriculum using multiple resources to support third grade reading standards. Students will be engaged in targeted learning sessions for remedial support in the essential components of reading.

Summer Learning at PCPS Middle School Course Recovery and High School Credit Recovery

This summer program, offered at various school locations, is designed to support middle school students who need to recover a core course completion and high school students needing to recover a core credit. The secondary Summer Learning at PCPS utilizes Edgenuity. For more information, please contact your child’s school.

Summer Learning at PCPS Summer VPK

This full-day early childhood program will be located at Sleepy Hill, Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin and Davenport Elementary Schools and promotes student academic growth by supporting increased proficiency in reading, math, and social and emotional development. Current year VPK Certificate of Eligibility is required. For more information, please contact Karie Barquin, Senior Coordinator of Preschool Programs, at karie.barquin@polk-fl.net or (863) 648-3051.

Summer Learning at PCPS Exceptional Student Education, Extended School Year (ESY)

This program, located at Doris Sanders, Karen Siegel, and Jean O’Dell Learning Centers, supports students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) specifying the need for an extended school year program (specific IEP entry criteria applies). For more information, please contact Diane Taylor, Director of ESE, at diane.taylor@polk-fl.net or (863) 535-6485, extension 441.

Summer Learning at PCPS English Language Learner/Non-English Speaker (ELL NES Program)

This program, offered at various school locations, supports elementary students with English language acquisition. The ESOL department will identify and invite students for the program. For more information, please contact Edgar Santiago, Director of ESOL, at edgar.santiago@polk-fl.net or (863) 647-4700.

Summer Learning at PCPS Migrant Program

This program, located at Wahneta and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary Schools, supports migrant students that will benefit from additional academic instruction. Elementary students, currently in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades will be invited based on Star Reading scores. For more information, please contact Dee Dee Wright, Senior Coordinator, at deedee.wright@polk-fl.net or (863) 457-4709, extension 684.