Summer School Overview

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE

The high school summer school program is planned for public and nonpublic high school students presently enrolled in grades 9-12 who:

1. have received a grade of E in a course, or
2. have completed a course with a grade of D and wish to improve their skills.

Courses may not be taken for original credit.

LOCATION

All classes will be held at Leonardtown High School.

SCHEDULE


First semester: June 18 to July 3
Second semester: July 7 to July 22

First period – 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Second period – 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
 

EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS

Classes will be dismissed early after semester exams on July 3 and July 22.

First period – 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Second period – 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

(Please refer to the calendar for more information.)

STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are expected to follow all summer school rules. The rules are attached and must be signed and retained at registration.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks will be loaned to students for the duration of summer school. Students will be held responsible for lost or damaged textbooks.

GRADE REPORTS

Final grades will be mailed at the end of the second semester.

FEES

Full payment is due at the time of registration. No registration will be accepted without payment. Checks and money orders should be made payable to: ST. MARY’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INCLUDE THE STUDENT’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE CHECK.

Fees per semester, per class, for review courses are:

- $75 for students registered in a school in St. Mary’s County
- $150 for students not registered in a school in St. Mary’s County.



REFUNDS

In the event a summer school student is withdrawn from the program for any reason, including attendance, a full refund will be given to the student if the request is made by the following dates:

First semester – June 24 (final date to withdraw)
Second semester – July 11 (final date to withdraw)

Refunds will NOT be issued for any violation of the rules or if the student is withdrawn after the final withdrawal dates. All books must be returned before a refund will be issued.

All refunds will be issued after July 30.

TRANSPORTATION

Parents are responsible for providing transportation. All students must be dropped off and picked up at the student drop-off area located near the front of Leonardtown High School. Summer school students will use the entrance at the rear of the building. Parents will also be responsible for transporting students to locations necessary for Student Service-Learning.

All students driving to school will be assigned parking spaces and will be issued parking permits. Disregard of parking regulations may cause the student to lose his/her driving privileges or to be withdrawn from summer school.

HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS

Students enrolled in High School Assessment courses are required to take the corresponding High School Assessment, unless a passing score has been earned and evidence is provided, as follows: Algebra/Data Analysis on July 28, English 10 on July 29, Government on July 30, and/or Biology on July 31. High School Assessments will be administered at Leonardtown High School, 8:00-11:00 a.m.