About 450 students participated in the program last summer, and about 600 are expected this year, he said. Near the end of the last summer's session we had to push people toward the door. Super Start, which runs from July 9 to Aug. 3 this year, concludes with an awards ceremony for participants. Public Schools also offers a free summer school program for middle school students, said Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Frank Aliveto. Middle school students who failed two consecutive core subjects and want to be promoted to the next grade level must pass summer school, Aliveto said.
Bus transportation is provided for students.
It's like doing a year in six weeks. The number of participating students has increased each year, and about 100 are expected to enroll this summer. Students are recommended by teachers, said Aliveto, who added that summer school programs are available for students in all grades. Students, who must meet pre-set assignment deadlines, submit writing samples so the people who run the program can verify the authenticity of work that has been submitted for grades, Schollaert said.