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La Joya ISD details revamped summer 'STEAM camp' model, shorter days and bilingual options
Summary
La Joya ISD staff presented a redesigned summer schedule Feb. 26 focused on a shorter, STEAM-focused elementary day (8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), bilingual pre-K/K at 10 host campuses with longer hours to meet 120-hour statutory requirements, and middle/high school academic recovery and enrichment with transportation to partner colleges.
La Joya ISD staff presented a redesigned summer academic plan on Feb. 26 that centers elementary programming on a STEAM summer-camp model with shorter daily hours, expands bilingual pre-K/K at 10 host campuses, and offers targeted middle- and high-school academic recovery and enrichment options.
Dr. Little, the district presenter for summer programming, said the core elementary Attendance, Tutoring, Summer Instruction (ATSI) program will run roughly 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with meals provided and weekly STEAM themes; he described the schedule as intentionally shortened to create a camp-like experience with…
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