Middle School Summer Semester
Grades 5-8
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Summer Semester Overview
Schedule
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June 20 - July 29, 2022 - M-F (no classes July 4)
Curriculum
5th through 8th Grade
- Instruction: Math & Literacy
- 6th & 7th Math Bridge
Rising 9th Grade First-Time PE
- See HS Course Catalog when released
Dates
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We are currently planning for Summer Semester 2022! Please check back this Spring for more information
Enrollment
Summer Semester Enrollment will open this Spring.
Food & Nutrition
When are meals served?
Breakfast is from 7:45am - 8:15am, Lunch 11:45 - 12:15pm. Summer School and MSCR offer snacks for students enrolled in their programming. Visit the Food Services website for more details.
Where is lunch provided?
All summer school sites will provide meals.
If a student is not in the summer school program, are they still eligible for meals?
Yes. There are multiple sites that serve meals. For nearby sites, text “FOOD” to 877877 or call 211.
What is the cost?
All meals are free for all students.
What food is served?
Breakfast/Snack/Lunch menus are released around the week prior to the start of summer school. Menus can be found on the Food and Nutrition website.
What if a student has allergies or special dietary needs?
Please go to the Food Allergy & Special Dietary Needs website.
Can a student take any meals home?
Per USDA regulations, meals must be eaten on site.
The above frequently asked questions are based on the FAQs accessible on MMSD’s Food and Nutrition website.
Health
Who do I talk to about my student’s health related questions?
Please contact Sally Zirbel-Donish at 608-663-8427 or zirbeldonis@madison.k12.wi.us for any questions or concerns related to your student’s health.
Math Bridge
What is the program?
The Math Bridge program is for current 2020-2021 6th and 7th grade students who are not currently on an accelerated math track. Math Bridge offers them the opportunity to take a math course over the summer. By completing a math course over the summer, these students can then take an accelerated math course the following school year, during their 7th or 8th grade year.
What are the options for Math Bridge students?
For the Summer 2021 program, the Math Bridge course will only be offered virtually.
If my student did not qualify for the program, can they still attend?
Yes. Approval of the student's School Year Principal is required. Once they give approval, the student can enroll via the Summer Semester enrollment application.
MSCR
More information will be made available this Spring.
What is the program?
There are two programs based on age:
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YRC (Youth Recreation Center) 5th-8th
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SREC (Summer Recreation and Enrichment Centers) 4K-4th
The program provides students with positive student engagement, recreation, enrichment, outdoor play and Summer Food program meals in an inclusive, enriching, and safe environment. Students that attend have lunch at the start of the program, and an afternoon snack. There are a variety of recreation and enrichment activities (outdoor and large group games, science, art, music and more).
When is the program?
12:00pm - 4:00pm, June 21st - July 30th (No programming July 5th).
What is the cost?
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$115 - full fee per student
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$57.50 - students who pay a reduced fee for lunch
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$0 - students who receive free lunch or in the Transition Education Program (TEP)
Site Information
- Summer Semester Site Lists will be available this Spring 2022
Transportation
How can a student qualify for transportation on the yellow buses?
All of the following must be true:
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Lives within MMSD attendance area
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Student is in 4K-8th grade during the 2020-2021 school year
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Residential address is greater than 1.5 miles from the summer school site
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Lives within their summer school attendance area or within its feeder pattern
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Is NOT enrolled into Math Bridge only
ESY students are provided transportation. Parents should speak with Bob Byington in the Transportation department.
When is transportation available?
Transportation is available before summer school (8am) and after MSCR (4pm). There is no midday transportation.Students in 5th-8th grade who receive free/reduced price lunch can receive a bus pass if they do not participate in MSCR.
Where can I find the route information and stop times?
Bus stop information is sent to families in mid/late May. Buses do not pick up students at their requested address. Instead, the buses pick up/drop off students at designated community stops. These stops can be up to 0.25 miles away from requested pick up/drop off addresses.
How can a student qualify for a free bus pass?
Students in 5th-8th grade are eligible for a free bus pass if they receive free or reduced lunch plan AND only attend summer programming from 8am -12:00pm.
Where can a student pick up the bus pass?
Students can pick their pass up from the summer school secretary at the start of programming.
How can I change the pickup/drop off address?
If the enrollment deadline has not passed, you can log into the enrollment application and update the addresses. If the enrollment deadline has passed, please call the Summer School Office at 608-663-1914 or email summerschool@madison.k12.wi.us.
Are there special transportation accommodations for students with IEPs or students in the TEP?
During the summer there are NO transportation accommodations for students with an IEP or who receive special busing throughout the regular academic school year. For transportation questions about TEP students, please contact TEP Transportation at 442-2897.
How will students know which bus they should take?
The buses are yellow badger buses. Every route will be assigned a color and name and will be posted on the bus window at all times. Ex: Pink Flamingo
How can a family make sure they have requested transportation?
Information will be sent to them in their confirmation letter once they enroll.