Summer School
Highline’s summer school programs are an opportunity for students to make up credits, transition smoothly into new schools, and keep their minds active during summer break. Learn more about programming by grade level.
Elementary School
Elementary Summer Scholars provides an opportunity for your student to practice and build upon their literacy skills, as well as engage in STEM enrichment.
Program Overview
Students entering grade 4 in the fall are invited to participate in the Elementary Summer Scholars program. Students will be admitted based upon academic needs. This program is intended to provide extra support to students who are or have been below grade level. Daily attendance is expected and imperative to the success of the students.
Curriculum & Instruction
The primary focus of the Summer Scholars Program is reading and writing with a secondary focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment activities. This year, students will have over 120 minutes of literacy-based instruction daily and 45 minutes of enrichment activities as well as recess. Students will work with certificated teachers and paraeducators over the course of the 5-week program.
2019 Dates
July 1 – August 1 (No school on July 4)
Monday – Thursday
8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., including breakfast and lunch
Locations
- North: Gregory Heights Elementary
- South: McMicken Heights Elementary
Registration
Applications may be received from the student's teacher after March 16 and must be submitted by May 18. Late registrations will not be accepted, so be sure to apply early. Families will be notified of placement and site location by early June.
Transportation
Indicate your student’s transportation preference on the application form. District school bus transportation is available (following district transportation guidelines). Any changes to your transportation request must be received by June 1.
Questions?
Please contact summerscholars@highlineschools.org or 206-631-3084.
Middle School
Middle School Summer Session provides an opportunity for your student to practice and build upon their language arts and math skills, as well as engage in college-and-career readiness enrichment activities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Students entering grades 6, 7 and 8 in the fall are invited to participate in the Middle School Summer Scholars program. Students will be admitted based upon academic needs. This program is intended to provide extra support to students who are or have been below grade level. Daily attendance is expected and imperative to the success of the students.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
The primary focus of the Summer Scholars Program is language arts, math and college-and-career readiness. All students who participate in Middle School Summer Scholars attend weekly field trips. Field trips relate to the classes students take. All students will also participate in a college visit. These field trips inspire students and connect their experiences to their future and to the world.
DATES
July 8 – July 26
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Your student must attend the entire three weeks.
FOOD SERVICES
Breakfast and lunch are served daily. All students under the age of 18, whether enrolled in the Highline Public Schools Middle School Summer Scholars or not, are welcome to eat at the school every day.
TRANSPORTATION
Indicate your student’s transportation preference on the application form. District school bus transportation is available (following district transportation guidelines). Any changes to your transportation request must be received by June 1.
If you select school bus transportation, families will be notified by letter from the Transportation Department of bus stop information after June 20.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Applications will be mailed home to eligible students soon. We will notify families of placement into the program and site location by early June.
For questions, please contact Monica Bracelen at monica.bracelen@highlineschools.org or 206-631-7671.
High School
Highline Public Schools is offering a variety of opportunities for High School summer learning. Classroom-based and online courses are available to current Highline students in grades 9-12 who are behind in graduation requirements.
Credit Retrieval
In credit retrieval courses, students may earn up to 1.0 credit (2 classes, each 0.5 credit) for classes they have taken and not passed.
Fees
$50 for each 0.5 credit ($100 for 1.0 credit)
Free and reduced lunch fee: $25 for each 0.5 credit ($50 for 1.0 credit)
Location
Mount Rainier High School
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Dates
July 1 - August 1 (No school on July 4)
Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (1.0 credit)
Highline Community College Credit Recovery (Monday-Thursday at HCC)
Class of 2019 students who are within 1.0 credit of graduating will attend Summer Scholars at Highline Community College. Students may choose up to two courses during registration. Designed as a full-day college experience, meals and transportation options are included
High School ELL Academy Summer Scholars
Currently enrolled high school and incoming 9th grade ELL students for Fall, 2018 may register for courses and receive additional support in English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math/Science elective credits required for graduation. These courses are all classroom-based instruction.
2019 Dates
July 1 – August 1 (No school on July 4)
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (1.0 credit)
Registration
Registration for both programs closed on Friday, June 15. There are no waitlists for courses. Students may seek registration as a walk-in at Mount Rainier High School on Friday, July 5. Walk-in enrollment will be based on course availability.
Course schedules for currently registered students will be distributed on July 2 at Mount Rainier High School. Please attend the welcome event to check-in and receive your schedule.
Questions?
Please contact summerscholars@highlineschools.org or 206-631-3084.