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Sheridan County School District No. 3 reports nine students enrolled in June summer program; 92.5% attendance
Summary
District staff reported that summer school, offered June 2–June 26, was encouraged for 19 students and accepted by nine (47%); sessions saw a 92.5% attendance rate with two students in person and seven attending virtually.
Sheridan County School District No. 3 administrators reported that the district offered a targeted summer school program June 2 through June 26 aimed at addressing learning gaps identified in end-of-year assessments.
District staff said 25 students were identified early in planning as potential candidates for summer school. After reviewing end-of-year data, staff encouraged 19 students to attend; nine students and their families accepted, a 47% acceptance rate. Staff reported a session attendance rate of 92.5%.
According to the report, seven students received math instruction and five received English language arts instruction; staff described individualized math and reading resources created for instruction. Of the nine students who attended, two were in-person at a district building and seven participated virtually via Chromebooks and sent materials. The attendees included six elementary students and three high-school students.
District staff highlighted two students as examples of measurable progress: one who improved mathematical computation through regular attendance and extra practice, and a second who advanced from writing gist statements to formatting and writing essays.
The report did not state staffing levels for summer sessions, the budget or cost per student, or follow-up assessment dates. No formal action or vote was recorded on the summer-school report during the meeting.
The district presented the summer program as part of routine administrative reporting; staff said the individualized approach and flexible scheduling were intended to fit students' family schedules and specific learning goals.
