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District reports improved summer-course credit recovery and free enrichment offerings
Summary
Administrators reported consolidated summer programming on the high-school campus because of capital work, noting improved credit-acquisition rates for senior and junior high students, free enrichment options paid with federal/Title III funds, and community hosts for ELL community tours.
District administrators presented the Saugerties 2024 summer-program report, describing both academic summer-school offerings (for at-risk students needing course credit or Regents retakes) and the K–6 summer academy and enrichment activities.
Because of capital-project site constraints, all student-based programs were housed on the high-school campus. Enrollment numbers presented included 28 students in grades 7–8 and 54 students in grades 9–12 for academic summer school. Coordinators said course-credit acquisition rates increased from last year, with senior-high acquisition reported at about 92% and junior-high at about 98% for students who completed the program. Administrators noted flexible models were used this year because of staff shortages, including use of the Apex platform for some credit recovery coursework.
Enrichment programs (open to sign-up and free of charge) included nature camp, creative arts, STEM exploration, music, cooking basics and media projects. The ELL/Title III academy hosted community tours of local businesses and municipal sites, acknowledging support from multiple community partners in Saugerties. Organizers shared positive parent survey comments praising hands-on learning and requested longer sessions when possible.
Funding notes: enrichment was funded initially with federal COVID-related supports and Title III funds were used for ELL programming; administrators said sustaining some offerings is a planning consideration for future budgets.
Next steps: continue to review summer models, aim to increase access for students who need both academic support and enrichment, and monitor program outcomes through I-Ready and state standards.
