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Summer-school enrollment jumps at Trotwood-Madison; high school program prioritized for off-track freshmen and sophomores
Summary
Administrators reported substantial increases in summer-school enrollment: high school enrollment rose from 19 to 139 as the district prioritized freshmen and sophomores who are off track, while middle school enrollment also increased substantially.
Trotwood-Madison City Schools administrators told the board June 5 that summer-school enrollment has risen significantly after final grades were posted, with the high school program showing the largest increase and a targeted focus on freshmen and sophomores who are off track.
District staff provided enrollment figures comparing the previous report to current totals: the high school program grew from 19 to 139 students; middle-school (grades 6–8) enrollment rose from 40 to 119; K–5 remained at about 60. Administrators said high school programming begins July 9 and prioritizes grades 9 and 10 to help students regain credits needed for graduation.
Superintendent Mister Howard and curriculum staff credited high-school counselors and administrators with outreach that increased participation. “There is a very intentional focus to address our freshmen and our sophomores that are off track,” the superintendent said, describing how counselors identified students and reached families.
Why it matters The enrollment increases mean more students will receive in-person instruction this summer intended to bring them back on track toward graduation. The district also referenced Graduation Alliance as an option for students who have outstanding credit needs; those figures were still being finalized at the time of the meeting.
Logistics and funding The board was informed that the high school program will run Monday–Friday, middle school Monday–Thursday, and that staff and scheduling are in place. No additional funding requests were presented at the meeting; administrators said the program will use existing summer-school and district resources and that families will be contacted as needed.
Ending Board members welcomed the enrollment growth and encouraged staff to continue outreach. Administrators will report completion and outcomes after summer programming concludes.
