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 Schalmont
Summer Programs
Schalmont Central School District offers a
variety of academic and non-academic programs during the summer.
Look below for more information on learning opportunities that
can help your child stay active, mentally and physically, while
on vacation.
High and Middle
School Programs: Summer 2007
Schalmont's summer school program offers
students the opportunity to retake courses which they were not
able to successfully complete during the regular school year.
Participating students may also retake a course to improve upon
an existing passing grade. Our seasoned, professional faculty
provide a positive learning environment to help encourage
students' success in all courses. Click on one of the links
below to learn more about a specific school's summer offerings.
Elementary Programs: Summer 200 8
Schalmont Math and Science Academy
- Description: This enrichment
program uses hands-on projects that integrate math and
science to help students develop their understanding of the
scientific method.
It is open to all incoming fourth- and fifth-grade students
in Schalmont. Participants work in groups to perform
experiments, come up with conclusions and make suggestions.
Though the program is mindful of state standards, it is
designed to be a fun exploration of math and science, and
not a duplication of school year curriculum.
- Dates: Two one-week sessions
- Monday, July 28, through
Friday, August 1
- Monday, August 4, through Friday, August
8
- Times: 9 a.m. to noon
- Location: Jefferson Elementary
School Learning Labs
- Registration: Registration forms
were sent home with students on March 18 and are due back
before April 11.
- Transportation: Provided by
parents
- Questions: Call Joby Gifford at
355-1342, x5001.
Schalmont Summer School Reading Program
- Description: This program helps
participants strengthen the reading skills, strategies and
techniques that they learned during the school year. It is
open to first-, second- and third-grade students currently
receiving remedial reading services in Schalmont.
- Dates: TBA
- Times: 9 a.m. to noon
- Location: Jefferson Elementary
School
- Registration: TBA
- Transportation: Provided by school
district
- Questions: Call Beth Bini at
355-1342, x5080.
Special Education and
Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Programs
Special Education Extended Year Program
- Available for eligible students with
disabilities.
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Click here
to learn more about the program.
Arts and Athletic Camps: Summer 200 8
Girls Basketball Camp
Description: Schalmont
High School will host an Offensive Skills Development
Camp for girls in grades 3 - 6 and grades 7 - 12 this
summer. The objective of this camp is to introduce, teach
and develop offensive skills as well as all other
fundamentals of the game. Participants will receive a camp
shirt and be eligible to earn awards given at the end of the
camp. This program is sponsored by the Town of Rotterdam and
directed by Ed Pendt, coach of the Schalmont Girls Varsity
Basketball Team.
Dates: June 30 - July
3, 2008
Times: Grades 3 - 6, 9
a.m. - Noon; Grades 7 - 12, 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: Schalmont
High School Gym
Registration: $50
individual, $80 for two siblings, $100 for three siblings.
Non-refundable deposit of $25 due for each camper by June 2.
Balance is due by June 30. Click here
for a registration form and more information.
Driver's Education Program: Summer 2008
Schalmont Central School District students
interested in summer driving courses should contact
Easy Method Driving School,
which will offer classes at Schenectady County Community
College.
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