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Mastery Schools is proud to offer families robust and enriching summer options at no cost. Summer learning is important as it is common for students to experience learning loss during summer vacation. Moreover, research indicates that students who frequently attend summer learning are more likely to experience higher achievement in reading and math.
Every Mastery school will offer summer learning in 2024. Programming will run from July 8 – July 31, 2024, to create safe spaces for our students to access educational, cultural, and recreational activities during their school break.
Types of programs
Programming for existing K-8 Mastery students
No matter your child’s academic performance, all Mastery students in grades K-8 are encouraged to participate in summer learning. Participating students will have the opportunity to learn new content, practice skills they have not yet mastered, and prepare for academic success in the grade they will move into in August. If you want to register your child to participate, please contact their school or check ParentSquare for more information. The deadline to register for K-8 summer learning is April 26, 2024.
Programming for existing 9-12 Mastery students
Students in grades 9-12 who did not pass courses required for graduation during the school year will have the opportunity to take summer credit recovery coursework. You will receive a notification from your child’s school if your student needs to participate in credit recovery. The window to register for 9-12 summer learning is June 8 – June 16, 2024.
Programming for incoming kindergartners
Mastery Schools offers an exciting program for its newest community members. Our Kinder Ready programs, which will run from July 8 – July 31, 2024, set students up for success before school even starts. Participating students will build foundational literacy skills, form friendships with their peers, adjust to the formal structure and routine of school, and have fun! If your child is already enrolled at a Mastery school for kindergarten, please contact their school for more information and instructions on registering them to participate in Kinder Ready. Not yet enrolled? There’s still time! Find the Mastery school that’s right for you using our School Finder and apply via Apply Philly Charter. Once you’ve been accepted, you can contact the school to enroll your child in Kinder Ready.
Programming for students with individualized education plans
Mastery’s Extended School Year (ESY) program offers free services for students who require special education support beyond the regular school year. You will receive a notification from your child’s school if your student is eligible to participate.
More about what we offer
All K-8 students will have the opportunity to learn new content, practice skills they have not yet mastered, and prepare for academic success in the grade they will move into in August! Students in grades 9-12 who did not pass courses required for graduation during the school year will have the opportunity to take summer credit recovery coursework.
Summer enrichment programs focus on cultural, athletic, and recreational activities to make summer learning fun, engaging, and joyful for our students. While enrichment activities will vary by campus, examples of what this has looked like in past years include:
- Spirit week activities
- Field trips
- Recess
- Sports programs
- Arts & Music activities
- Soccer Shots
- Youth Mentoring Partnership
Every K-12 student will be provided with summer reading books before the end of the school year to ensure access to high-quality texts and encourage reading at home. All students should plan to complete a brief assignment to share with their teachers at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
