Will Miami Dade schools have summer school?

MIAMI – Thousands of students are back in school in Miami-Dade. The main consensus from parents Wednesday was an excitement to have kids back in school full time, learning from classrooms.

"We're excited, we're nervous but we're blessed to have them back in school.  We'll have some normality and go back to work," said Alexander DeLeon, a parent.

After years of constant change and COVID protocols, going back to school this year comes with new excitement.

"Our kids, they woke up actually before we did!  They came into our room looking forward to it," said one parent we spoke with.

Superintendent Jose Dotres shared that same excitement, stopping by elementary, middle and high schools.

"OK, boys and girls, I know this is going to be a great school year for you," he said.

While they're off to a great start, Dotres said there are plenty of goals moving forward, like filling teacher vacancies across Miami-Dade schools.  To do that they'll need to hire more than 250 teachers. 

And when it comes to students, "An important goal would be to address the reading proficiency of students.  Proficiency of math.  Because there is still a way to go.  We still have students that will require additional interventions, additional tutoring," he said.

Across the county, police officers were stationed at each school, creating a noticeable presence.

"They've kept it organized and there is a lot of police presence here too, which is fantastic.  We feel secure.  It' feels better," said one parent.

Dotres said they're also going to be working to create better connections with parents.

"One thing you'll see is an expanded role of our parent academy and our communication with parents.  We've expanded that office so that we are able to provide more information to parents," he explained.

"I think it's going to be a good school year and we'll keep a positive outlook," said a father we spoke to.

Dotres also added with students back in classrooms full time it'll be an opportunity for students and teachers to reconnect and grow.

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Nicole Lauren

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This summer, children in grades PK through 12th will have the opportunity to explore, experience and excel through meaningful, fun, and engaging learning opportunities @MDCPS! #Summer305 pic.twitter.com/TvrAZrF2H7

Miami-Dade County Public Schools announced an exciting summer program. Through a one-size-fits-none approach, “Summer 305”, will address academic, physical and social-emotional needs. This summer school experience will meet the unprecedented needs of students and continue to address achievement/opportunity gaps. 

“Summer 305” will run from June 23 - July 21, 2022, and will provide stimulating and challenging courses at 113 schools for students in grades pre-Kindergarten through 12th.

M-DCPS will be partnering with The Children’s Trust to fund/provide more than 300 summer camps. The District will provide materials and teachers who will work with small groups of children on literacy and numeracy, to address unfinished learning and develop foundational skills in reading and math that will prepare them for the next grade level.

For students in grades PreK-5:

• Hands-on STEAM
• Investigations/Challenges and Math & Reading Foundations
• Summer Reading Camps
• Summer Arts Programs
• Extended School Year Program
•  a school-home connection program called the Adventure Backpack Program.

for Middle school students:

• Smart Start Teen Camp
• Middle School Course Recovery a Career Technical Education (CTE) Summer Program
• Speak Up! Summer Camp.

The Smart Start Teen Camp provides opportunities for middle school students to participate in an interdisciplinary summer program that is fun and engaging with hands-on activities and project-based learning. Students will participate in thematic camp classes like “Finding Your Voice to Shape the World Around You,” “Going Global,” “Time to Explore” and “STEM Up!” These classes will ensure that students think critically, and problem solve while preparing them for their classes next school year. The camps will run from June 23 through July 21.

High school programs:

• Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP),
• High School Credit Recovery
• Driver’s Education
• Speak Up! Summer Camp
• CTE Summer Programs
• Dual Enrollment
• Algebra 1 EOC (End of Course) Prep Home Connections
• ACT/SAT Prep Home Connections

The SYIP gives students real-world, hands-on experience and opportunities for networking through professional connections. The program will run from July 1 – August 5, 2022. Along with receiving stipends, program participants will also earn high school credit and be given the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credit through Miami Dade College.

Students will have the opportunity to receive behind-the-wheel training, and  earn one high school elective credit. The class will run from June 14 – July 21.

All high school students will also have access to specially designed online lessons, through the District’s Student Portal, which will provide tutoring and preparation for the ACT and SAT exams.

Schools and camps will adhere to current health, safety and sanitization protocols. Transportation will be provided to students who meet standard eligibility requirements, and breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge. Additionally, social emotional support and mental health services will be provided.

Registration has already started! Visit https://summer305.dadeschools.net for additional information.

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