Updates
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
Elementary English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP)
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Current Kindergarten – 4th grade students who are newcomer Multilingual learners (MLs)Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sites: Noyes ES and Raymond ES The English Learner Summer Academic Program (ELSAP) is a DCPS program specifically for newcomer Multilingual Learners (MLs) who are at a beginning level of developing 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
Outdoor Pursuits
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 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 natural Read more
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Enrichment
Summer School (Middle School)Eligible students: 6th – 8th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 31, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Sites: John Francis EC, Kelly Miller 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 Read more
Summer Learning Credit Recovery
Summer School (High School)Eligible students: Current 9th – 12th grade studentsDates: June 22 – July 30, 2026 (Classes will not be in session on Fridays)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. About Credit Recovery Credit recovery is competency-based and self-paced and designed for students who have failed the original version of the course. Students who do not complete all required Read more
9th Grade Summer Bridge
Summer School (High School)Eligible students: Current 8th graders attending high school in the fallDates: August 3 – 6, 2026 Rising 9th graders and school staff will get to know each other while building their shared understanding of high school. Students will enjoy a variety of activities, such as team building games, scavenger hunts to get to know their 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.
Elementary Extended School Year (ESY)
Summer School (Elementary)Eligible students: Only qualifying PreK-5th grade studentsDates: July 6 – July 30, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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.
