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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUMMER SESSION 2015
CLASS OFFERINGS
Elementary
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Marcus J. Newsome
Chief Academic Officer
Donna M. Dalton
Director Curriculum & Instruction
Stacey Austin
Program Manager, Summer Session
Ceal Donohue
Summer Session Office Address
13900 Hull Street
Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: (804) 639-8639
SCHOOL BOARD
Bermuda District
Carrie E. Coyner
Clover Hill District
Dianne H. Smith
Dale District
David S. Wyman
Matoaca District
Thomas J. Dolan
Midlothian District
Debra M. Girvin
www.mychesterfieldschools.com/instruction/summer-programs
Chesterfield County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age,
religion, disability, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
For more information, go to www.mychesterfieldschools.com
Summer Session 2015
Elementary Summer Session 2015 will offer Academic, Special Education (referral required), ESOL (referral required)
classes, and a Fine Arts Academy.
SCHEDULE
Class Dates:
June 29 - July 30*: Academic K-4, Exceptional Education
School Readiness, ESOL
July 6- July 30:
Fine Arts Academy @ Tomahawk M.S.
TRANSPORTATION
There is no transportation from a student’s home to home
school. Shuttle transportation will be available from the home
school to the operating summer site for combined and blended
schools provided there is a sufficient number of student riders.
Buses will run only for the 8:00 a.m. classes and return students
after the 12:00 noon dismissal. Transportation must be pro-
vided by parents for those students who will need to be
picked up or brought to school at 10:00 a.m.
Transportation to and from the Fine Arts Academy is the responsibility of the parents.
All classes run from Monday through Thursday.
*No classes on July 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
To attend Elementary Summer Session, students must be eligible
to attend Kindergarten during the 2015-16 school year or must
have been enrolled in grades K-5 during the 2014-15 school year.
All grades listed refer to grades in which students were enrolled
during the 2014-15 school year.
Registration for all Summer classes (academic, enrichment and
exceptional education) is restricted to the placement and/or services the students received during the 2014-15 academic year.
REGISTRATION
Registration is from April 20- May 22, 2015. Registration for
School Readiness begins on April 16, 2015. Students should register in the office of their current school during normal business
hours, Monday through Friday for all classes in this brochure.
The last day of registration is May 22, 2015. Classes are assigned
on a first come, first served basis and are subject to enrollment
restrictions.
Tuition must be paid in full at registration. (Amount for each class is
listed in the course description section.) Check/money order should be
made payable to the home school.
TUITION
REFUND REQUESTS must be submitted by June 12, 2015 to
the home school office. The receipt copy of the registration form
must be returned to process a refund. No refunds will be given
after June 12, 2015. When a class reaches its maximum enrollment, registrations will be returned in reverse date order. Chesterfield County Public School system reserves the right to cancel
classes for which there is insufficient enrollment. In cases where
classes are cancelled, refunds will be made.
SUMMER SITES
The following elementary schools will operate at their own sites:
Bellwood
Beulah
Bon Air
Chalkley
Crestwood
Davis
Ettrick
Hening
Hopkins
Matoaca
Providence
Salem
Scott
The following schools will operate their summer program in a
nearby building:
Bensley Elementary at Bellwood Elementary
Falling Creek Elementary at Crestwood Elementary
Gates Elementary at Salem Elementary
Reams Elementary at Davis Elementary
The following schools will be blended as a single site:
Clover Hill/Swift Creek/Woolridge at Swift Creek Elementary
Curtis/Wells at Wells Elementary
Enon/Ecoff at Enon Elementary
Gordon/Evergreen at Gordon Elementary
Greenfield/Robious at Greenfield Elementary
Harrowgate/M.Christian at M. Christian Elementary
Jacobs/Crenshaw at Jacob Elementary
Spring Run/Smith at Spring Run Elementary
Weaver/Watkins at Watkins Elementary
Winterpock/Grange Hall at Winterpock Elementary
Summer Session 2015
ACADEMIC COURSES
Language Arts and Math remediation for grades K-4. All classes
are held from June 29 - July 30. No Classes on July 2
School Readiness
Tuition: $180
This four-hour class helps students prepare for “the world of
school.”
School Readiness
(SE1240)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Language Arts and Math K-4
Tuition: $180
Intergrated instruction in reading, writing and mathematics.
Kindergarten
(EM009O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
1st Grade
(EM019O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
2nd Grade
(EM029O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
3rd Grade
(EM039O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
4th Grade
(EM049O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Language Arts 2- 4
Tuition: $90
Instruction in reading and writing. (only)
2nd Grade
(EN029O)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
3rd Grade
(EN039O)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
4th Grade
(EN049O)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Math 2-4
Instruction in mathematics. (only)
2nd Grade
(MA0290)
3rd Grade
(MA039O)
4th Grade
(MA049O)
Tuition: $90
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
6th Grade SOL Workshop (SL060O)
Tuition: $224
A Standard of Learning Workshop will be offered to fifth-grade
students who have met the requirements to be promoted to the
sixth grade. Students will receive assistance in math and reading,
and participate in activities designed to support a smooth transition
to middle school. The four-week class will be offered Monday Thursday at middle school sites. Registrations are to be turned in
to the student’s current elementary school.
July 6 - July 30, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Middle School Sites:
Bailey Bridge M.S.
Davis/Carver @ Davis M.S.*
Falling Creek @ Meadowbrook H.S.
Manchester M.S.
Matoaca @ Matoaca H.S.
Providence @ Manchester M.S.
Robious/Midlothian @ Robious M.S.*
Salem Church M.S.
Tomahawk/Swift Creek @ Tomahawk Creek M.S.*
*Blended site
Lunch for 6th Grade SOL Workshop:
Lunch is not served. Students are encouraged to bring a snack
from home or be prepared to use vending machines.
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF
OTHER LANGUAGES
English Language Development & Mathematics Enrichment
Grade K (ES001O)
Monday - Thursday
Grades 1 - 5 (ES080O)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
June 29 - July 30, 2015*
Tuition: $180.00
*No classes on July 2
This course is for elementary students currently enrolled in the
CCPS ESOL Program and who have completed at least Kindergarten. Referral by teacher required. Available at: Bellwood,
Bensley, Beulah, Bon Air, Chalkley, Crenshaw, Crestwood, Davis,
Falling Creek, Hening, Hopkins, Jacobs, Reams, Scott and Wat-
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
kins.
Grades ECSE - 5th
Monday - Thursday
June 29 - July 30, 2015*
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
*No classes on July 2
Tuition: $180.00
These programs are only for students currently receiving services
through Chesterfield County Public Schools’ exceptional education
programs.
Registration: April 20 - May 22, 2015
Students must register in their home school by 2:00 p.m. on May
22, 2015. Tuition must be paid in full at registration with checks
payable to the student’s home school. Late registrations will not
be accepted.
All programs will be offered provided there is sufficient enrollment. Class information is available through the Office of Exceptional Education. Phone number: 639-8752. All summer school
sites will have a Special Education consultant to help meet the
needs of students with disabilities.
Autism (IP0409)
This course will provide reinforcement in math and language arts
for students with autism who are currently instructed on an aligned
standards of learning curriculum (ASOL). The teacher will use a
structured, multi-sensory approach along with environmental supports to meet the individual needs of each student. Students must
be currently served in an autism program. Available at: Gordon,
Jacobs, & M.Christian
Early Childhood Special Education (IP0429)
Current Early Childhood Special Education students who will continue to be served in the Chesterfield County Public Schools center-based ECSE program for the school year may register.
A developmental approach will be used to focus upon communication, socialization, adaptive daily living, and problem solving
skills. Available at: Gordon, Jacobs, & M. Christian
ASOL Math and Reading (SL103O)
This course will provide reinforcement in math and language arts
for students with intellectual disabilities who are currently instructed on an aligned standards of learning curriculum. The
teacher will use differentiated instruction techniques to meet the
individual needs of each student. Students with mild mental disabilities, moderate mental disabilities, or severe disabilities may be
Summer Session 2015
FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Tomahawk Middle School
July 6—July 30
EXPLORING ART WORKSHOP (SE044O)
Have fun together making and learning about art! You will
explore many different materials and ways to create artwork.
Everyone will draw, paint, make prints, sculptures and craftwork in their own unique way. Enjoy working by yourself
and with other artists to make beautiful artwork for yourself
and others!
Audience:
Current Grades K-1
Session 1:
8:00 - 10:00
Session 2:
10:30 - 12:30
Tuition:
$150.00 per session
ART SAFARI WORKSHOP (SE045O)
Take a trip through the wonderful world of art! Learn how
to create with a variety of media and materials, such as colored pencils, pastels, paint, clay or wood. Try your hand at
printmaking, sculpting, or designing! Work large and work
small. Have a great time on an adventure into the world of
art and artists.
Audience:
Current Grades 2-3
Session 1:
8:00 –10:00
Session 2:
10:30 –12:30
Tuition:
$150.00 per session
SCULPTURE AND CRAFT (SE046O)
Build, carve and mold with your hands! Combine and construct
to create something unique! Have creative fun with a variety of
sculptural media such as clay, wood, paper, wire, recycled items
and more to create terrific, three-dimensional projects.
Audience: Session 1:
Current Grades 4-5
Session 1:
8:00 - 10:00
Audience: Session 2:
Current Grades 6-7
Session 2:
10:30 - 12:30
Tuition:
$150.00 per session
New! Middle School Drawing (SE121O )
Sharpen your drawing skills to prepare for upper level art classes.
Learn the tricks and tools to help you draw what you see. Emphasis is on drawing correct angles, proportions, and compositional placement. You will use a variety of drawing materials, like
graphite, conte, charcoal and ink.
Audience: Current Grades 6—8
Session 1: 8:00 - 10:00
Tuition:
$150.00 per session
New! Middle school Painting (SE129O )
Learn to paint like a pro! Learn to mix and match colors to paint
several beautiful compositions and arrangements. Build your art
portfolio and prepare for the next level of art. Students will also
learn several ways to apply paint, including use of the palette
knife, and have an opportunity to try a variety of paint materials.
Audience: Current Grades 6—8
Session 1: 10:30 -12:30
Tuition:
$150.00 per session
For information on class content,
call the PERFORMING ARTS DEPT at 639-8636
or the VISUAL ARTS DEPT at 639-8632
LET’S MAKE MUSIC! (SE042O)
Explore music through singing, playing instruments, moving and
listening while learning music concepts and skills.
Audience:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Tuition:
Current Grades K - 2
8:00 -10:00
10:30 -12:30
$150.00 per session
BEGINNING VIOLIN (SE114O)
Learn to play the violin and jumpstart participation in the Chesterfield County Public Schools’ orchestra program. Beginning
students will learn the foundations of music reading through literature studied. Instruments will be provided.
Audience:
Session 1:
Audience:
Session 2:
Tuition:
Session 1, Current Grades 3—4
8:00 - 10:00
Session 2, Current Grades 6—7
10:30 - 12:30
$150.00 per session
NEW! “LET’S MAKE A PLAY” with Charmaine Crowell–White (SE025O)
This class is designed for students in grades 2-5 who want to
learn to imagine. The class focuses on movement, theatre
games, diction, stage presence and improvisation. Drama
text will be based on fairytales and other classic children’s
literature.
Audience:
Session 1:
Tuition:
Current Grades 2 - 5
8:00 -10:00
$150.00
New! “ACTING OUT” with Charmaine CrowellWhite (SE127O)
This class is designed for students in grades 5-8 who want
to develop acting skills while having fun. An in-depth look
at the creative process, from developing confidence to effective use of the body, voice and the brain in the theatre arts.
Students will incorporate techniques for developing scripted
literature as well as improvisational scenes and monologues.
Audience:
Session 1:
Tuition:
Current Grades 5 - 8
10:30 -12:30
$150.00
Register for these classes in your child’s home school office.
Transportation to and from these classes is the responsibility of the parents.