CMS Offering Summer Programs For Students

WCCB Web Staff,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tomorrow is the day a lot of students have been waiting for: the last day of school.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to keep students busy during the summer months with a number of programs. They have programs for students as young as kindergarten all the way through upcoming seniors.

Below are details on the CMS summer programs:

Read to Achieve (RTA)

β€œReading is Fundamental” That slogan has been around for decades. We believe every student should be reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade. The RTA camp will help students move toward reading proficiency. But there’s more:

  • Physical Challenges
  • Personalized small group instruction
  • Engaging materials coupled with explicit instruction and support

Grade Levels: Rising 3rd and 4th

Dates: June 24-July 31 (No camp during July 4 week)

Times: Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Sites:Β Click here for a list of school sites
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Freshman Connection

Your rising 9th grader cannot wait to set foot on their high school campus. Do not make them wait until late August. Let them experience high school life during this transitionalΒ program. Here is what awaits them:

  • High School Orientation
  • CTE Pathways
  • Post-Graduation Plans (College & Career Pathways/Counseling)
  • Career and Workforce Readiness (CTE)
  • Arts
  • Math I Prep

Grade Level: Rising 9th

Dates: June 24 – July 25

Session 1: June 24 – July 11 (No session during July 4 week)

Session 2: July 15 – July 25

Times: Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sites:Β Click here for a list of school sitesΒ 
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Kindergarten Bridge (KBridge)

Confident and comfortable. We want to make sure your rising kindergartner is ready for this transition. ThisΒ programΒ will focus on providing that extra boost to grow your young student’s academic and social skills that are necessary for their success in life. Studies show that kindergarten provides a solid learning foundation for the many years of school yet to come.

  • Learning through Creative Play
  • Reinforce what your child is learning in camp at home
  • Experiencing the world of literacy and math for readiness

Grade Level: Rising Kindergartner

Dates: June 24 – July 25 (No camp during July 4 week)

Times: Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sites:Β Click here for a list of school sites
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Personalized Academic Command of English (P.A.C.E.)

Think intense learning. But don’t let that intimidate your student. Envision impactful results. P.A.C.E. is aΒ programΒ focused on language development in English Language Arts (ELA). Your student will also receive math support. Does your student like art? Do they want to explore movement and technology? This camp provides all of that and more, and will prepare your student for the upcoming school year.

Grade Levels: Rising 3rd-5th

Elementary Dates: June 24-July 25 (No session during July 4 week)

Times: Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sites: Nations Ford, South Pine, and Hickory Grove

Grade Levels: Rising 6th-12th

Secondary Dates: June 24-July 25 (No session during July 4 week)

Times: Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sites: Garinger, Independence, and Elbert Edwin Waddell High Schools
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End-of-Course and End-of-Grade Reassessment

These standardized tests can create stress for 5th and 8th-grade students, as well as high school students. That is understandable. Not all students test at a proficient level in Literacy, math, or science. ThisΒ programΒ allows students to receive support with an opportunity to retest. The initial course grade, however, is not replaced.

5th-grade Remediation: June 10-13

Times: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sites: All Elementary and Middle Schools

8th-grade Remediation: June 10-13

Times: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sites: All Elementary and Middle Schools

High School Camp Dates: June 10-13

Times: Normal Hours

Sites: All high schools
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Equal Opportunity SchoolΒ SummerΒ Bootcamp

Teamwork is a key in thisΒ program. Your student will not be on an island trying to figure things out. Instead, students will work together to build skills needed to be successful in advanced courses, including document-based writing, organization, and self-advocacy.

Grade Levels: Rising 9th-12th

Dates: June 24-27; July 8-11 (No session during July 4 week)

Times: Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sites:Β Click here for a list of school sites