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2016 SUMMER TERM (S-TERM) GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Discover Your Saint Paul Summer...... 2 S-Term Dates at a Glance..................... 2 How to Register....................................... 3 What S-Term Includes............................ 3 Transportation Guidelines..................... 4 For Students in Grades 8-12................. 5 For Students in Grades K-7................... 6 CDF Freedom Schools.......................... 6 For Promise Neighborhood Residents Only......................................... 7 Multi-District Summer Programs......... 7 Community Education........................... 8

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Summer Term (S-Term): Discover your Saint Paul Summer Summer is filled with possibilities!

Saint Paul Public Schools S-Term offers K-12 students opportunities to catch up, maintain what they learned during the school year, and work toward graduation. Many classes and other activities offer fun, focused and interesting ways to continue learning through the summer months.

Find more information and register online at summer.spps.org.

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How to register for S-Term New this year! Online registration for grades K-8.

Review your student’s grades on Parent Portal or talk to their school counselor or teacher if you are unsure about registering your student for S-Term. Call the Department of Alternative Education at 651-744-8020 with additional questions.

SPPS students currently in grades K-8: New this year! Receive faster S-Term enrollment and transportation information by registering your student online at summer.spps.org. Parents can also fill out the paper registration form included with this booklet and mail by Friday, April 15, 2016.

SPPS students currently in grades 9-12: Work with your school counselor to register by Friday, April 15, 2016.

Non-SPPS students currently in grades K-12: Register by using the paper registration form available at summer.spps.org or by calling the Department of Alternative Education at 651-744-8020.

S-Term Includes

Academics Classes at convenient sites across Saint Paul help students focus on reading and math.

S-Term provides a stimulating environment that inspires learning during the summer.

Breakfast and Lunch Free to students age 18 and younger, two healthy meals per day include entrees, salads, baked goods, and locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Transportation Transportation is available to most students attending an S-Term site in the Area they live in (see map and bus guidelines on page 4).

Instrumental Music Students in grades 5-7 can study instrumental music during S-Term 1 and S-Term 2.

Instruments and music books are provided.

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School Bus Transportation

MAP Area Community School Zone 35E Split F1/F2 Boundary S-Term Site

Find Your Area Find the Area (A-F) in which you live to determine your student’s S-Term options.

Who can ride the bus for S-Term?

Students currently in grades K-4, with pick-up/ drop-off addresses within the S-Term site’s Area.

Addresses must be one-half mile or more from the S-Term site. Students can be picked up and dropped off at an alternate address if located in the same Area.

NOTE: Families need to transport their children to S-Term sites if they are not eligible for transportation based on these guidelines. Contact the SPPS Transportation Department by calling 651-696-9600 or emailing transportation@spps.org if you are unsure if your student is eligible for bus transportation to an S-Term site.

Students currently in grades 5-12, with pick-up/ drop-off addresses within the S-Term site’s Area.

Addresses must be one mile or more from the S-Term site. Students can be picked up and dropped off at an alternate address if located in the same Area.

Walking areas are predetermined. Maps are on file at each school’s office.

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For Students Currently in Grades 8-12 High school is an important time for all students. During S-Term 2, eligible eighth graders can prepare for high school. Students in grades 9-12 can stay on track for graduation through credit recovery.

Eighth Grade Opportunities S-Term 1 is not available to students in grade 8. In S-Term 2, students participate in leadership opportunities, prepare for the transition to high school, and work on higher level math and reading skills.

Students in grade 8 who live in the Promise Neighborhood (see map, page 4) may register for S-Term 2 OR CDF Freedom Schools.

S-Term 2

CDF Freedom Schools

Harding*

Hazel Park*

Washington*

Rondo*

July 18 – August 11

Grade 8

July 18 – August 26

*Students will be assigned based on their address

Register online at summer.spps.org or fill out the form included with this booklet.

Credit Recovery Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by six or fewer credits can register for S-Term 1 OR S-Term 2. Students in grades 9-12 who are behind by more than six credits should attend BOTH S-Term 1 AND S-Term 2. Online classes are available through Saint Paul College for students who are 16-21 years old. AGAPE and Harding students currently using SPPS childcare will attend Gordon Parks S-Term, with AGAPE as the childcare site. Talk with your student’s school counselor to find the best S-Term options and to register.

S-Term 1

June 20 – July 14 (No school Monday, July 4)

S-Term 2

July 18 – August 11

Harding*

Grades 9-11

Washington* Harding

Grades 8-11

Washington

Grades 9-12: Current students at Gordon Parks, Journeys, River East

Gordon Parks**

Gordon Parks**

Grade 12: All students needing more than 12 credits

Gordon Parks**

Gordon Parks**

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul College

Grades 11-12: All students needing 12 or fewer credits

S-Term classes at Saint Paul College are in-person only OR a combination of in-person and online

Other Options Current students at LEAP

LEAP *Students will be assigned based on their address **Childcare is available at AGAPE for AGAPE and Harding students currently using SPPS childcare

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For Students Currently in Grades K-7 Students in grades K-7 who enroll in S-Term 1 or S-Term 2 receive academic support in reading, writing and math – all in a classroom environment that is very different from the regular school year. S-Term teachers have the flexibility to adapt to many learning styles and focus on subjects in depth. During S-Term students receive the support they may need to succeed during the next school year. See below and page 7 for details on S-Term schedules and sites.

CDF Freedom Schools Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools is a vital part of S-Term – a six-week program that strengthens reading and writing skills. Field trips, music and books celebrate the culture of the students, building leadership, pride and persistence. More than 500 students took part in CDF Freedom Schools S-Term at SPPS last year. Eligible eighth graders not attending S-Term 2 are welcome!

If your student is in grades K-4 in 2015-16: Find the Area where you live on the map, page 4. Then find your S-Term options below.

S-Term 1

June 20 – July 14 (No school Monday, July 4)

S-Term 2

July 18 – August 11

Area A

Hazel Park

Area B

American Indian Magnet

Dayton’s Bluff

Area C-East

John A. Johnson

John A. Johnson

Area C-West

Mississippi

John A. Johnson

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Riverview

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Chelsea Heights

Chelsea Heights

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Area F1 and F2 ALL Language Immersion Students who live in any Area

Rondo: Mandarin, French, Hmong and Spanish immersion students only

CDF Freedom Schools July 18 – August 26

Hazel Park

Rondo Use Area of residence to determine CDF Freedom Schools location.

Students will be assigned based on their address

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If your student is in grades 5-7 in 2015-16: Find the Area where you live on the map on page 4. Then find your S-Term options below.

S-Term 1

S-Term 2

June 20 – July 14 (No school Monday, July 4)

ALL Areas

Central

CDF Freedom Schools

July 18 – August 11

July 18 – August 26

Central

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Hazel Park

Areas D, E, F1, F2

Rondo

If your student is a Promise Neighborhood resident in grades K-7 in 2015-16:

Promise Neighborhood Grades 5-7

Central

Rondo

Frogtown Jackson Elem.

Lexington

Rondo

July 18 – August 26

Pierce Butler

University

Rice

Promise Neighborhood Grades K-4

CDF Freedom Schools Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood

S-Term 1

June 20 – July 14 (No school Monday, July 4)

Maxfield Elem.

Rondo Summit University Selby

Multi-District Summer Programs Students currently in grades K-11 can participate in sports, arts, environmental and cultural camps with other students from across the metro area. These summer programs are offered at no cost to students.

See page 4 for transportation options. Visit summer.spps.org to register and for more information.

Register online at summer.spps.org or fill out the form included with this booklet.

Camp Teranga with ArtsUs Students learn music and art through African drumming, storytelling, poetry, African-based movement, environmental arts and more.

For students currently in grades K-8

June 27 – July 29 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dunning Recreation Center 1221 Marshall Ave, St. Paul

Native American Program Students learn Native American cultural awareness in collaboration with the Division of Indian Work and Belwin Conservancy.

For students currently in grades 1-5

June 20 – July 1 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

American Indian Magnet School 1075 3rd St. E. St. Paul Belwin Conservancy 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton

National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) (Secondary) Students gain access to a college experience, leadership training, meaningful classroom learning and daily athletic activities.

For students currently in grades 5-11

June 20 – July 15 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul (Location may change)

World Cultures Program (NYSP) (Elementary) Students gain access to a college experience, cultural awareness, meaningful classroom learning and daily athletic activities.

For students currently in grades K-4

July 18 – August 12 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul (Location may change)

Belwin Outdoor Science Program Students receive outdoor science-based experiences with Ojibwe and Lakota themes.

For students currently in grades 1-5

Session 1: July 11 – July 15 Session 2: July 18 – July 22 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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