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BPS Summer School
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For many Boston Public Schools students, school doesn’t end in June. Middle school and high school students who need extra help may be eligible for these programs:
SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM
If you are failing English, English as a Second Language, or math—or if you didn’t pass MCAS in grade 10—don’t give up! BPS schools all over the city will offer the Summer Transition Program to help you. (Transportation is NOT provided except to students whose IEP includes door-to-door transportation.)
For BPS students now in grades 3 and 6-9* who are failing English Language Arts or ESL and/or math; and BPS students in grades 11 and 12 who have not yet passed MCAS ELA or math but have passed all required courses. (* Grades 4 and 5 may be added. Watch for more information this spring.)
Location: Various BPS schools; you will get information from your school later this spring.
Dates: July 6-July 30 (Mon.-Thurs.) Attendance rules are strict: if you are absent more than 2 days, you will be dismissed from the program.
Hours: Hours vary by site. Details will be available at your school.
Cost: Free
Contact: Your teachers, principal or headmaster
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Summer Programs for English Language Learners:
- TAG/SPELL: for students in grades 6-12 who need Math or English summer school credit and who scored 1 or 2 on MCAS Math or English
- BELLS: for students entering grades 1-11 whose English language development is at beginner or early intermediate level.
- FAST FORWARD: for students entering grades 5-8 who attend a Commonwealth Priority school.
- For more information about summer school for English language learners, ask your teacher, guidance counselor, or the principal/teacher, or ) 617-635-9435.
SUMMER REVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
If you’re in high school and are failing one or two courses (with a final grade of 50%-59% or F+), you can attend the Summer Review High School. This program offers you a chance to pass your course(s) and earn credit(s) toward promotion and graduation. All major courses are offered, plus English as a Second Language. You can take one course if you are in grades 9-10 and two courses in grades 11-12.
You may not attend Summer Review High School if:
- your final grade is below 50% (F)
- you were absent more than 30 days
What if you can’t go, but need to? Ask your headmaster if you can attend other summer school programs or be tutored and tested to pass the course. Some high schools allow that option.
To sign up, see your guidance counselor as soon as possible.
For High school students—public, independent, and parochial—who live in Boston; and students in grades 7-8 in the BPS exam schools
Location: O’Bryant School of Math & Science, Roxbury
Dates: July 6- August 7
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 am-12:30 pm
Cost: Free
Deadline: Ask your guidance counselor
Contact: Your guidance counselor
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What can you do after Summer School? Boston Centers for Youth & Families has you covered! Boston Community Centers all over the city welcome Summer School students for an afternoon of fun and recreation. Enrollment forms and information about BCYF day camps and drop-in programs are available in all Boston Public Schools. You can also find out more at cityofboston.gov/bcyf 617-635-4920 or 617-635-KIDS
Summer Food Service Program - During the summer, Boston children can take advantage of the Summer Food Service Program to get free, healthy breakfast and lunch. Each year, the Summer Food Service Program provides meals for children ages 18 and under at nearly 200 locations throughout the city, including schools, community centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, churches, Boston Housing Authority sites, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) pools, and YMCAs. The Summer Food Services Program is funded by the federal government and administered by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Boston Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services Department sponsors the program locally. To find the site closest to you, call 1-800-645-8333.
For copies of Summer Stuff, Summer Stuff Jr., BPS Summer Reading Book Lists and other BPS resources please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/summer
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