APS High Schools SY22-23
Summer Learning Opportunities
Summer learning registration is open from March 1st through June 2nd.
Summer learning opportunities fall into 5 different categories:
- Make-Up & Strengthening – for students to repeat a course they failed for credit
- New Work APS – online courses for students to earn new course credit through APS
- New Work Online Vendors – online courses for students to earn new course credit
- Enrichment Opportunities – for students to enrich learning without earning credit
- ESY – extended school year opportunities for qualified students Consider which category you fall into and proceed accordingly. If you have questions, school counselors are available to help.
Make-Up & Strengthening
| Dates | July 5 – August 1 |
| Time | 7:45 – 12:15 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Location | Wakefield HS |
| Transportation | Buses Available – Routes to be determined |
| Attendance | Students will be withdrawn on 4th absence |
| Courses Available | Credit Recovery Registration FormStudents can take 1 Credit Recovery course only. |
| Next Steps | Step 1: Teachers and counselors will work with you to decide if credit recovery is right for you. Step 2: Complete the Credit Recovery Registration Form and send it to counseling Step 3: Stay tuned for more information |
Make-Up & Strengthening
| Dates | July 5 – August 1 |
| Time | 7:45 – 12:15 |
| Cost | FREE |
| Location | Wakefield HS |
| Transportation | Buses Available – Routes to be determined |
| Attendance | Students will be withdrawn on 4th absence |
| Courses Available | Credit Recovery Registration FormStudents can take 1 Credit Recovery course only. |
| Next Steps | Step 1: Teachers and counselors will work with you to decide if credit recovery is right for you. Step 2: Complete the Credit Recovery Registration Form and send it to counseling Step 3: Stay tuned for more information |
New Work– APS
| Dates | July 5 – August 1 |
| Time | July 5 – August 1 (Virtual) July 5-7 & 10-14 (7:45 – 12:15 In-Person for HPE) |
| Cost | $350 per course ($87 per course for students with free/reduced lunch) Pay through APSMySchoolBucks |
| Location | Wakefield HS & VirtualA |
| Transportation | Buses Available – Routes to be determined |
| Attendance | Students will be withdrawn on 3rd absence |
| Courses Available | Health/PE 1 (Virtual & In-Person Combination)Health/PE 2 (Virtual & In-Person Combination)Economics & Personal Finance (Virtual) Students can take 2 New Work courses. REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 1ST. |
| Next Steps | Step 1: Use the Google forms linked above to register Step 2: Make PaymentStep 3: Stay tuned for more information |
New Work- Online Vendors
| Dates | June 20 – July 28 or August 15 (Depending on course vendor) |
| Time | Approximately 3-5 hours per day/self-paced |
| Cost | $375 (Virtual Virginia) Pay by check to APS drop at Syphax $195 (Edgenuity) Pay direct on Vendor Website by credit card |
| Location | Virtual |
| Transportation | Not Required |
| Attendance | To be determined by online course vendor |
| Courses Available | Edgenuity Courses AvailableVirtual Virginia Courses AvailableStudents can take 2 New Work courses.Courses taken virtually over the summer will be added to the transcript |
| Next Steps | Step 1: View More New Work Online Details HERE Step 2: Fill out this google form: HERE Step 3: WAIT for an email from Susan.Rochard@apsva.us or Jennifer.Falbo@apsva.us and then make payment Step 4: Stay tuned for more information |
Enrichment Opportunities
| Dates | July 5 – August 25 |
| Time | Approximately 2 hours per day |
| Cost | FREE |
| Location | Virtual |
| Transportation | Not Required |
| Attendance | Attendance is recommended and will be monitored. |
| Courses Available | ExactPath (Boost) Math/Reading/Writing Edmentum Enrichment Math FlexibleEnglish Language Learner Support Courses |
| Next Steps | Students can access Exact Path on their APS device at any time or any place, and work at their own pace. No registration is required. On July 5, students will be able to access the program through MyAccess (Clever). Full directions for access will be linked here in June. If needed, students will be able to seek support through the APS Summer Virtual Learning Coordinator. |
ESY Extended School Year
| Dates | July 5 – August 1 |
| Time | PEP- 7:45 – 12:15Other ESY Opportunities- TBD |
| Cost | FREE |
| Location | PEP – TJ Middle SchoolOther ESY Opportunities – TBD |
| Transportation | Buses Available – Routes TBD |
| Attendance | Required |
| Courses Available | Critical Life Skills IEP Goals |
| Next Steps | Step 1: Reach out to your IEP Case Carrier for details Step 2: Stay tuned for more information |
