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Savannah‑Chatham details 2025 summer school, enrichment and CTAE camps; transportation and scholarships under review
Summary
District staff outlined summer 2025 learning and enrichment plans including promotion/grade recovery, half‑day four‑day weeks, CTAE enrichment at Woodville‑Tompkins, Junior University, SWAP and a student workforce apprentice program; staff said transportation and scholarships are being explored.
Mister Butler, speaking for district staff, presented the district—s summer 2025 learning and enrichment plans to the Savannah‑Chatham County Board of Public Education, highlighting academic recovery options, CTE enrichment, and workforce apprenticeship opportunities.
"For students needing academic remediation, we will be providing our traditional promotion and grade recovery opportunities for students in grades 3 through 12," Mister Butler said. He clarified that high school students in grades 10 through 12 may earn initial credit or recover credit during the half‑day sessions, and that the summer schedule will operate Monday through Thursday on a four‑day week for half‑day sessions. "This will result in really 14 days of instruction," Butler said.
Butler said the district will bring back CTAE enrichment camps on the campus of Woodville‑Tompkins High School for rising sixth through ninth graders, and will offer Junior University programs at Oakland Island and Massey Heritage. The district plans to resume the SWAP (student workforce apprentice program) and expand opportunities for high school students to work in district divisions and schools. Butler also said a LEAP program will be offered to twelfth‑grade students this summer to help students transition to the workforce and pursue certifications.
Board members asked about registration timing, costs, staffing and transportation. Butler said information will be shared beginning in April and that district CTAE teachers will be the primary facilitators while district partners may supplement programming. On costs, Butler said previous CTAE enrichment camps have been priced around $150; staff are "working on" subsidies and scholarships for students who need financial help. On transportation, Butler said the district is exploring options and will continue to provide transportation for Junior University as in prior years; the district will continue to provide breakfast and lunch in partnership with Second Harvest at all summer sites.
Board members urged faster outreach to families because parents plan summer schedules early; Miss Hall said parents are making decisions now and asked staff to move quickly on communications.
Butler said high school students can earn up to two credits during credit acquisition sessions, and that blended learning will be leveraged to provide targeted small‑group and individual support. Staff also indicated plans to prioritize wellness activities and to staff summer programs with inclusion teachers and supports for students with IEPs; the district noted extended school year (ESY) services will continue to be provided as required by individual IEPs.
The presentation was informational; no formal board action was taken at the meeting.
