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District outlines June summer school plan focused on retention, tier-1 instruction and longer student days
Summary
District staff presented a proposed June summer school schedule (June 3–26, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.), said the initial priority will be students facing promotion/retention in grades 3, 8 and 9, and reported early counts of students currently in danger of retention.
Waukegan CUSD 60 administrators presented an initial plan for summer school during the Jan. 28 board meeting, proposing a concentrated June program intended to address promotion/retention and provide targeted instruction.
Eric Christensen, director of academic support programs, said the proposed summer school would run June 3–26 (Monday–Thursday) with an extended student day from about 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The district plans 14 student contact days and a longer daily schedule (about 5.5 hours) that includes instruction, lunch and elective/PE periods.
Priority students: Christensen said the district will prioritize…
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