Polk County Public Schools is excited to offer summer learning opportunities for Pre-K, elementary and secondary students.
The Summer Learning Program will only be face-to-face and offered at various schools around the county.
- Begins Wednesday, June 9 and ends Friday, July 16, 2021
(No school- the week of July 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9- for a weeklong holiday)
- Monday – Friday, 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
Summer Learning Opportunities
Summer Learning at PCPS 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Program
This five-hour program, offered at various school locations, is designed to support current 2nd, 3rd and 4th-grade students who have been identified and will be invited based on STAR Reading assessments. This program will provide students with targeted instruction in reading and math. The curriculum will provide reading remedial intervention, support in current grade level standards, and a preview of the upcoming standards in preparation for the next grade level. For more information, please contact your child’s school.
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 Southwest Elementary School 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 Mattie Friedt, Director of Preschool Programs, at matti.friedt@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 Sikes and Pinewood 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.
