Summer School 2008
Guide to Middle School Summer Programs

Mission Statement The mission of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This guide provides students and parents with specific information about the programs that are available in summer school. Students and parents should review this publication and consult with guidance counselors and/or teachers to determine which programs may be appropriate. When selecting a program, it is important to remember that all courses offered in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools are available on a non-discriminatory basis.
Students and parents should note that all programs are dependent on sufficient enrollment and the availability of qualified and appropriately endorsed instructional staff. Also, enrollment in some courses may be limited due to the availability of equipment and space at a particular school.
Note: If a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, students may be allowed to enroll in the course at another site; however, transportation to the other site will not be provided.

ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT
Attendance during summer school should be monitored in accordance with School Board Policy 5-17. Teachers will maintain an accurate record of attendance/absences by class session.

Students are expected to be in attendance at each class session each day. A student will not be granted credit or considered for promotion to the next grade level if absences are excessive. Because summer courses are condensed, excessive absences are defined as missing more than one (1) class session.

A parent may request a waiver of the summer school attendance policy by submitting the standard waiver request form to the summer school principal at the end of each summer school session. Appeals should be forwarded to Denise White, Coordinator of Student Services, in the Office of Student Leadership.

The Code of Student Conduct outlines the expectations for student behavior. Students will be subject to suspension or dismissal from classes by the summer school principal if they violate policies with regard to student conduct or if their behavior is disruptive and interferes with classroom instruction. If a student is dismissed due to behavior, he/she is not eligible for a refund of summer school tuition. Adherence to the School Board code of dress shall be maintained: "All students are expected to wear dress appropriate to the occasion; extreme or ostentatious apparel or appearance is to be avoided. Any article of clothing or accessory which advertises alcohol or an illegal substance, depicts lewd graphics, displays offensive or obscene language, or is gang related is forbidden."

REGISTRATION:
Students must register on June 18 or June 19, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, at the summer school cluster site that includes their current school (see chart on page 4). Registration for Summer Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs will be handled separately. Information about these programs and the registration procedures will be sent to each school. Only students whose parents are residents of Virginia Beach are eligible to attend summer school classes. Secondary students must provide their student identification number at the time of registration and bring their schedule or report card (from the third grading period) illustrating the preprinted student ID number. Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration and includes the use of textbooks.

TUITION
The English as a Second Language Program (ESL), Middle School Strategic Reading, SOL Fast Track Tutoring, Algebra Readiness Academy Program, and Step Up Programs are provided at no cost. However, other summer programs require a tuition charge. Tuition information is addressed within the program descriptions in this guide. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration and includes the use of textbooks. All checks should be made payable to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. VISA and/or MasterCard may be used to pay tuition. Outstanding (non-sufficient fund) checks for summer school tuition must be paid before the student may attend summer school.

REFUNDS Request for refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the summer school principal before the first day of class. Because teachers must be hired in advance, no refunds will be honored after that date.

REDUCED TUITION FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Students who have a completed free/reduced lunch form on file and have been determined eligible for free/reduced lunches during the regular school year are also eligible to receive reduced summer school tuition in the Middle School Summer Program (grades 6-8). Parents or guardians who would like the school to determine their child's eligibility for free and reduced tuition must sign the release section of the registration form which permits school access to information necessary to award the tuition benefit. The chart below lists tuition rates. Free and reduced tuition is not available for enrichment programs.

NOTE: Free/reduced lunch form applications should be filed at the student's home school by June 13, 2008.

Tuition Type	Middle School (per Course)
Full	$140
Reduced	$70
Free	$0

TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Summer school courses not taken in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools must meet the requirements of courses taken in Virginia Beach. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain prior written permission from the principal of the student's home school to determine acceptability of subjects taken or credits earned in summer school programs outside the Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

TRANSPORTATION
Schools have been grouped together to form transportation clusters. Bus transportation will be available for many programs from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster to designated summer school sites. If transportation is provided for a particular program, it will be listed with the information in this guide describing the program. Specific bus route information will be available on the school division's Summer School section, in each school by
June 11, 2008 and in the Beacon by Sunday, June 15, 2008. If you would like to be notified when the bus schedule is posted please subscribe to vbschools x-tra. Transportation is provided only within the transportation clusters.

Transportation will not be provided to other summer school sites when a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to alternate sites.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL
SITES/TRANSPORTATION CLUSTERS

Students will register at the summer school site listed in bold letters below. Students who attend schools not designated as summer school sites must register at the site listed for their cluster school. Students who have been removed from their home or enrolled schools as a result of disciplinary infractions are not allowed to attend summer school at that site. CEL and Kemps Landing Magnet School students will attend summer school at the site designated for their home school.

SITE	CLUSTER SCHOOLS
Great Neck MS	Bayside MS	Independence MS	Lynnhaven MS
Landstown MS	Brandon MS	Kempsville MS	ESL
Princess Anne MS	Corporate Landing MS	Virginia Beach MS
Salem MS	Larkspur MS	Plaza MS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CORE SUBJECT AREAS
Courses:
Language Arts 6 (LA1109) Mathematics 6 (MA3110) Science 6 (SC4105) Social Studies 6 (SO2354) English 7 (LA1115) Mathematics 7 (MA3114) Science 7 (SC4116) Social Studies 7 (SO2356) English 8 (LA1123) Mathematics 8 (MA3124) Science 8 (SC4126) Social Studies 8 (SO2106)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008 - Register at summer school cluster site (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
Dates:	Session 1: June 23 - July 15, 2008, Monday through Thursday Session 2: July 16 - August 7, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Locations:	All middle school summer sites
Tuition:	$140.00 per course (see chart for reduced rates for eligible students)
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

The Middle School Summer Program is designed for students in grades six, seven and eight who have not met the middle school promotion standard during the regular school year. The promotion standard requires that students pass five classes (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, or Electives) to be promoted to the next grade level. Students who need to successfully repeat only one or two of the required courses to be eligible for promotion to the next grade level should attend summer school. Students may take a maximum of two repeat courses during the summer; however, only one (1) course per session may be taken.

Note: SOL Test Improvement Plan, Goal 4, Activity 18 requires students who do not pass the 8th grade SOL test in mathematics and language arts to attend remedial education class in the summer or in 9th grade at high school (before, during, or after school).

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) (LA 1192)
Registration:	Students are recommended and registered by the home school ESL teacher.
Deadline:	Friday, May 9, 2008 (Late registrations will not be accepted.)
Dates:	June 23 - July 30, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location:	Landstown Middle School
Tuition:	No charge
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to the designated summer school site from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) middle school summer program is designed for students in grades 6 - 8 who are limited in English proficiency (levels 1-2). The program focuses on the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are assigned to small classes according to age and English proficiency. Students are recommended and registered by their ESL teacher. Questions concerning the ESL summer program should be directed to Renee Collier, ESL coordinator, at 757.263.1080, or e-mail renee.collier@vbschools.com.

Note: Students not attending ESL Summer School are encouraged to register in the regular tuition-based summer school program on June 18 and 19, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the appropriate summer school site.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STRATEGIC READING (LA 1179)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Dates:	June 23 - July 30, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location:	Landstown Middle School
Tuition:	No charge
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to the designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

Student registration is limited. Middle School Strategic Reading is a balanced literacy program that blends appropriate technology into the reading process. It is designed for struggling readers who are reading significantly below grade level (two to three grade levels below current grade). This class combines best practices of teacher-directed reading instruction with effective use of technology to deliver individualized, adjusted reading instruction to improve reading comprehension. Computer-assisted instruction provides individualized strategies to become successful readers. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Robin Hoffman, English coordinator, at 757.263.1020, or e-mail robinl.hoffman@vbschools.com.

SOL FAST TRACK TUTORING
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Locations:	First Colonial, Kempsville, Landstown, and Princess Anne High Schools
Tuition:	No charge
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to the designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

Algebra I (FTMA30), Geometry (FTMA43)
Tutoring:	July 23 - 30, 2008	7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Testing:	July 31, 2008	7:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Earth Science (FTSC21)
Tutoring:	July 24 - 31, 2008	7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Testing:	August 4, 2008	7:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Note: SOL Fast Track Tutoring classes will not be held on Fridays.

In support of Virginia Beach City Public Schools' students who must meet the Standards of Learning (SOL) verified credit diploma criteria, an optional summer tutoring program entitled SOL FAST TRACK TUTORING 2008 is provided. This voluntary program is available to students in grades 6-12 who have passed their classroom instruction and received Carnegie credit, but have not earned verified credit due to failing the corresponding End-of- Course SOL test. Fast Track Tutoring consists of twenty-five hours of small group instruction culminating in the retake of the applicable SOL test. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Kellie A. Mason, Remediation/AVID instructional specialist, at 757.263.1020, or e-mail kelliea.mason@vbschools.com.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

ALGE-PREP PROGRAM (MA 3100)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Dates:	Session 1: June 23 - July 15, 2008, Monday through Thursday
	Session 2: July 16 - August 7, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location:	All middle summer school sites
Tuition:	$140 (Free and reduced tuition is not available for enrichment programs.)
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

This course is designed to provide students who are scheduled for Algebra I as 7th or 8th graders with a "jump start". The focus of this course is to strengthen pre-algebra skills, to develop mathematical concepts, and to help the student gain confidence for Algebra I. Rising 7th graders are strongly encouraged to attend. This class is non-graded, but a pass/fail notation based on attendance and participation will be recorded. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Emmanuel Cenizal, Secondary Mathematics coordinator, at 757.263-1044, or e-mail emmanuelc.cenizal@vbschools.com.

BEGINNING SUMMER BAND AND ORCHESTRA
Registration:	By mail. Registration forms may also be obtained from middle school music teachers.
Dates:	June 23 - July 10, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Locations:	All middle school summer school sites
Tuition:	$100 (Free and reduced tuition is not available for enrichment programs.)
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

This program is designed for students who have never played a band or string instrument. Beginning instruction is provided on all band and string instruments. Emphasis is given to instruction in principles of tone production, posture, hand position, and basic rhythm and notation elements. Students are expected to provide their own instruments and method books. The beginning band method book is entitled The Yamaha Advantage, Book I, and the string method book is entitled Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, Book I. Questions concerning this program should be directed to John H. Brewington, Fine Arts coordinator, at 757.263.1077, or e-mail john.brewington@vbschools.com.

INTERMEDIATE SUMMER BAND AND ORCHESTRA
Registration:	By mail. Registration forms may be obtained online at www.vbschools.com or from middle school music teachers.
Dates:	June 23 - July 10, 2008, Monday through Thursday
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Locations:	All middle school summer school sites
Tuition:	$100 (Free and reduced tuition is not available for enrichment programs.)
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

This program is designed for students who have played for a minimum of one year. Intermediate instruction is provided on all band and string instruments. Emphasis is given to instruction in principles of tone production, posture, hand position, and intermediate rhythms and notation elements. Students are expected to provide their own instruments and method books. The intermediate band method book is entitled The Yamaha Advantage, Book II, and the string method book is entitled Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, Book I. Questions concerning this program should be directed to John H. Brewington, Fine Arts coordinator, at 757.263.1077, or e-mail john.brewington@vbschools.com.

PROGRAMS FOR RISING 6TH GRADERS

STEP UP TO 6TH GRADE MATH: OPERATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH DECIMALS (MA3098)
Participants:	Rising Grade 6 students enrolled in Mathematics 6 (See criteria below)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Dates:	July 28 - August 4, 2008 (Classes do not meet on Friday.)
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Locations:	All middle school summer school sites
Tuition:	No charge

This class is designed to provide an opportunity for rising grade six students to develop a deeper understanding of decimal notation, decimal operations, and decimal applications. It is offered for students who earned a C as their final average for Mathematics 5. Students will review decimal skills introduced at the elementary level and will be introduced to how these skills are incorporated at the middle school level. This one-week intensive study is especially appropriate for students who had difficulty with mathematics in grade 5, but it is not intended to replace the 5-week summer elementary mathematics course. This class is non-graded, but a pass/fail notation based on attendance and participation will be recorded. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Emmanuel Cenizal, Secondary Mathematics coordinator, at 757.263.1044, or e-mail emmanuelc.cenizal@vbschools.com.

PROGRAMS FOR RISING 7TH GRADERS

STEP UP TO 7TH GRADE MATH: OPERATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH RATIONAL NUMBERS (MA3099)
Participants:	Rising Grade 7 students enrolled in Mathematics 7 (See criteria below)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Dates:	July 17 - July 24, 2008 (Classes do not meet on Friday.)
Times:	8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Locations:	All middle school summer school sites
Tuition:	No charge

This class is designed to provide an opportunity for rising Mathematics 7 students to develop a deeper understanding of fraction operations and applications. It is offered for students who earned a C or D as their final average in Mathematics 6. This course will review fraction skills introduced in Mathematics 6 and will introduce how these skills are incorporated in Mathematics 7. Concepts to be addressed include: operations with fractions, conversions among fractions, decimals and percents, ratio and proportion, and problem solving. This class is non-graded, but a pass/fail notation based on attendance and participation will be recorded. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Emmanuel Cenizal, Secondary Mathematics coordinator, at 757.263.1044, or e-mail emmanuelc.cenizal@vbschools.com.

PROGRAMS FOR RISING 9TH GRADERS

ALGEBRA READINESS ACADEMY (MA3101)
Registration:	June 18 & 19, 2008
Dates:	July 16 - August 8, 2008 Note: July 16 -31 classes will meet Monday through Thursday. Beginning Monday, August 4, classes will meet Monday through Friday.
Times:	7:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Locations:	Landstown, Kempsville, Princess Anne, and First Colonial High Schools
Tuition:	No charge
Transportation:	Bus transportation will be provided to designated summer school sites from neighborhood pickup points within the cluster.

This class is for rising 9th graders who will be taking Algebra I or Introduction to Algebra I and need to strengthen their pre-algebra skills. The program is designed to help students become confident in their ability to do mathematics, learn the value of mathematics, become problem solvers, communicate mathematically, and learn to reason using mathematics. It is recommended that any student who earned a grade of "C" or below as their final average for Mathematics 8 participate in the program. This class is non-graded, but a pass/fail notation based on attendance and participation will be recorded. Questions regarding this program should be directed to Emmanuel Cenizal, Secondary Mathematics coordinator, at 757.263.1044, or e-mail emmanuelc.cenizal@vbschools.com.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ATC) SUMMER CAMP
Registration:	Ongoing with a registration deadline of May 30, 2008
Dates:	August 18 - 22, 2008
Times:	Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location:	Advanced Technology Center
Tuition:	$125.00 payable by check at the time of registration to the Advanced Technology Center.
Transportation:	Transportation to and from the ATC is the responsibility of the parent.

This summer camp is for rising 9th grade students. Registration forms will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and enrollment will be limited to 40 students. Parents are responsible for providing a bag lunch for their child on each day of the camp. The camp is designed to provide students with hands-on activities in the following areas: Computer Repair, Networking, 3-D Modeling, Digital Design, Robotics and Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Hotel/Retail Operations, Team Building and Telecommunications. Questions regarding this program should be directed to the Advanced Technology Center at 757.468.8960, or e-mail atc@vbschools.com.