It will be open both to students assigned to the summer school for remedial work and to those who are simply looking for fun activities.
“This ends summer school as we knew it,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
The program combines traditional remedial summer schools run by the city’s Department of Education with free summer camps run by the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development.
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The all-in-one school and recreation program will include classes, culture and recreation, and will not affect the youth summer jobs program.
“Our kids have been through so much and they need our support as we build a recovery for all of us,” de Blasio said. “This is a free program for all New York City students, combining academics and cultural enrichment for the best summer yet.”
De Blasio made the announcement with Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter and Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Bill Chong.
“Summer Rising will be a holistic experience that combines the power of strong academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment programming,” Porter said. “Through this innovative partnership with DYCD and our trusted community partners, and through our heroic principals, teachers, and staff, we will be able to serve any New York City student who wishes to attend in person so they can receive the full support they need during this critical time.”
Applications for in-person K-8 programs will open Monday, April 26, and families can register through the discover the DYCD website.
Kindergarten and elementary students will participate in a five-day-a-week program for seven weeks, providing essential childcare services to families as they return to work.
Students with a 12-month IEP will participate in a five-day-a-week program for six weeks, middle school students will participate in a four-day-a-week program for six weeks, and high school students will participate in a five-week program with plans to meet to their needs.
In addition, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program and participate in the Public School Sports League.
Schools will begin outreach to families of high school students in the coming weeks to confirm their participation, and students attending for promotion purposes will be in the same program as students attending for enrichment purposes.
“Summer Rising truly is the best of both worlds: bringing together for the first time the strengths of DYCD-funded summer enrichment initiatives and DOE university programs into a unique experience for young people, especially those from the most hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Chong said. “DYCD and our network of community providers are thrilled to join the DOE in keeping classrooms open this summer for safe learning, childcare, connection, and entertainment,” said DYCD Commissioner , Bill Chong.
Summer locations will be available in every borough, with nearly half of all DOE school buildings serving students citywide. All programs will follow rigorous health and safety protocols and have access to testing, nursing support and a telehealth call center. In addition, Situation Room policies and protocols will be followed.
All K-8 students participating in the programs will have access to academic lessons, enrichment programs including field trips, arts and outdoor recreation, and participate in daily learning activities social and emotional.
All programs will be free, in-person and run over four periods:
–Students in grades K-5 will participate in the summer program from July 6 to August 20. Students will participate five days a week, receive academic support, engage in social-emotional learning activities, and participate in enrichment programs.
–Students with 12-month IEP services will participate in summer programming from July 2 through August 13, five days a week. They will receive instruction and related services based on their IEPs, as well as enrichment programs.
–Students in grades 6-8 will participate in the summer program from July 6 to August 12. Students will participate four days a week, receive academic support, engage in social-emotional learning activities, and participate in enrichment programs.
–Students in grades 9 through 12 who have a class in progress or who need to retake a class they failed in a previous term will participate in school education from July 6 to August 13. Secondary students will also have the opportunity to accelerate learning and access social emotional supports and arts programs. As in previous years, high school students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
Remote programming will be available for interested families whose children are mandated for summer learning or have a 12-month IEP. Program offerings for high school students will depend on the needs of the school community and may include a mix of in-person and distance options.
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