Summer School (Middle School)
Acceleration Academy
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. About Middle School Academic Recovery Middle School Acceleration Academy is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who have been flagged for retention by their school principals. Students will be scheduled in ELA and math. Students will be re-evaluated for Read more
Middle School English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP)
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Current 6th grade – 8th grade students who are newcomer Multilingual learners (MLs)Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026 (Classes will not be in session on Fridays.)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Sites: MacFarland MS The English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP) is a DCPS program specifically for Multilingual Learners (MLs) who are still Read more
6th Grade Summer Bridge
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible Students: Current 5th graders transitioning to middle school in the fallDates: August 3 – 6, 2026 Rising 6th graders and school staff will get to know each other while building their shared understanding of middle school. Students will enjoy a variety of activities, such as team building games, scavenger hunts to get to know their Read more
Algebra Accelerator Supports [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Rising 6th – 9th grade students Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Summer Sites: Hardy MS and Johnson MS Algebra Accelerator Supports is designed to better prepare students for Algebra I by grade 8 or 9. Students who are successful in this summer academic opportunity may also be placed in an Read more
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Enrichment [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sites: Hardy MS, Johnson MS, MacFarland MS, Stuart-Hobson MS The DCPS Career and Technical Education Enrichment Program is a fun, exciting, and engaging summer program that provides DCPS students with an introduction to courses that can lead to high Read more
Outdoor Pursuits [Registration Required]
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Rising 6th – 8th grade students Dates: June 22 – July 10, 2026 (H.D. Woodson, M-Fri); July 13 – July 31, 2026 (McKinley Tech HS, M-Fri). Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sites: McKinley Tech HS, H.D. Woodson HS Outdoor Pursuits is concentrated on involving children in hands-on learning outdoors provides them strong links to the Read more
Middle and High School Extended School Year (ESY)
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: Only qualifying 6th-C8 grade studentsDates: July 6 – July 30, 2026 (Monday – Thursday) ESY services are special education and related services provided over the summer months. IEP teams are responsible for determining a student’s eligibility annually. Students that qualify for ESY will be contacted by their schools in early spring.
