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Calendar

• July 8: 
  • Credit Recovery/SOL Remediation/Writing WorkKeys students start
  • Writing SOL (Multiple Choice) Paper Test Only
• July 9:
  • Writing SOL (Multiple Choice) Paper Test Only
• July 10:
  • Writing SOL (Prompt) Paper Test Only
• July 11:
  • Aug Term Grads enrolled in English 11 - WorkKeys Writing 1st attempt
  • Social Studies PBA #1 (WH 1, WH 2, VA/US History)
• July 12:
  • Weekly progress report sent home 
  • WorkKeys Writing Remediation Testing
  • Non-Writing SOLs - August Term Grads 1st attempt
• July 15 and 16: 
  • Reading WorkKeys Remediation students start
  • English 11 Non-Term Grads & August Term Grads Writing SOL online 1st attempt
• July 17:
  • Cultural Observance Day
  • Classes still held
  • No testing 
• July 18:
  • English 11 Non-Term Grads & August Term Grads Writing SOL online 2nd attempt
  • English 11 Term Grads & Non-Term Grads WorkKeys Reading
  • Aug Term Grads NW SOLs 2nd attempt
  • Social Studies PBA #2 (WH 1, VA/US History)
• July 19
  • English 11 Non-Term Grads & August Term Grads Writing SOL online 2nd attempt
  • WK Reading Remediation 1st attempt
  • Social Studies PBA #2 (WH 2) 
  • Weekly progress report sent home
• July 22: 
  • English 11 Term Grads & Aug Term Grads not enrolled in English 11 WK Writing 2nd Attempt
• July 24: 
  • Eng 11 Non-Term Grads & August Term Grads WK Reading 2nd attempt
  • Social Studies PBA #3 (WH 1, VA/US History)  
• July 26:
  • Last day of Credit Recovery Academy
  • Non-Term Grads take SOL tests
  • Aug Term Grads WK Reading Remediation 2nd attempt
  • Term Grads take 3rd attempt Non-Writing SOL tests
  • Final grades due by 9 a.m.
  • Final progress report sent home
  • Reading WorkKeys Remediation Testing (if needed)
• July 30: Credit Recovery Academy Graduation Rehearsal at West Spingfield High School, 9 a.m. to noon
• July 31: Credit Recovery Academy Graduation at West Springfield High School, 4:30 p.m.

Bell Schedules

• 8 a.m. - Class begins
• 1 p.m. - School day ends

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and to arrive for each class on time. The classroom teacher determines whether a student is on time, tardy, or absent. Any student who is absent from the summer program for more than two full days during any summer session (as a result of illness, vacation, disciplinary action, tardies, any other reason, or any combination of the foregoing) may be withdrawn from the summer program.

Course Objectives and Requirements

On the first day of class, students will receive course objectives, course requirements, grading, and classroom rules. Please review this information and contact the teacher with questions.

Student Conduct

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Student’s Responsibilities and Rights (SR&R) regulation governs student conduct during the academy.

Classroom Discipline Procedures

Classroom rules will be developed and articulated to students at the beginning of the academy. The teacher, with support from the guidance and administrative staff, will make certain that proper follow-through occurs with students who continually violate individual classroom and school rules.

Cell Phone Policy

During Instruction

• Phones must be silenced and put away.

  Storage may be in a locker, backpack, pencil bag, etc., during classes.
• Phone accessories must be silenced and away when use prohibited.

• Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn.

  Note: phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when prohibited.
• FCPS devices should meet most instructional needs. When cell phones are appropriate, teachers may allow students to use cell phones.

Parent/guardians, multi-disciplinary team members, or other persons with knowledge of students who require access to personally owned devices as an accommodation shall make requests for such accommodations through their respective multi-disciplinary team [i.e., 504 Committee, IEP Team, English Language Committee, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team].

Restrooms and Locker Rooms

Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms.

Exception: Medical necessity or emergency.

Positive Behavior Intervention System

It is our expectation that students demonstrate appropriate and respectful behavior as outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet. Our positive behavior theme this summer is PRIDE.

• Perseverance
• Respect
• Integrity
• Determination
• Excellence

Students will have the opportunity to be recognized for their positive behavior and earn raffle tickets when they demonstrate the characteristics outlined above. At the end of each school day, there will be a random drawing of prizes/certificates from local businesses to acknowledge students’ appropriate behavior.

Grading and Reporting

Students in Trailblazers, SOL Remediation test-prep classes, and ESOL Numeracy and Literacy classes do not receive grades.

Student grades will be calculated by the teacher. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher if there is a question about the student’s progress. Grades will be issued to students according to the following schedule:

• July 12, 19, 26: Progress reports sent home.
• July 26: Teachers contact parents of students with a final grade of “fail.” 

End-of-Course (EOC)/SOL/WorkKeys Testing

Students will receive information about SOL and WorkKey testing prior to the test dates.

The counselor and summer test team will provide instructions and guidelines for students who need to take an additional SOL test.

Commencement

• Rehearsal:
  • Date: July 30
  • Time: 9 a.m. to noon
  • Location: West Springfield High School
• Ceremony:
  • Date: July 31
  • Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Location: West Springfield High School    

Transportation

Lunch

Lunch will be available to purchase. Students also have the option to bring a lunch from home.

Students will be provided a 30 minute lunch between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Specific times will be shared at each CRA site.

Menus will be posted before the start of the summer program:

Forms

As you prepare for the summer program, please complete the following forms so your student can bring them to school on the first day or update your student information in SIS.

Health Room

A Health Room will be available during the school day.

Medication

Students who take medication will need to follow the guidelines outlined by FCPS:

To ensure that students take prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medications safely, the school health room staff must administer the medications. The parent must bring the medication to the school health room for storage and provide documentation for administering it.

Medication Drop-off

Medications may be dropped off in the Health Room by a parent or guardian beginning Monday, July 1, 2024. Please do not send any medications in with your student.

Medication Pick-up

Medications may be picked up on the last day of class, Friday, July 26th between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Dress Code

Students will follow the FCPS dress code as outlined in the SR&R.

Computers

Students enrolled in a Credit Recovery Academy course, should plan to keep the laptop they were issued by their base school. Students should bring these laptops to class each day.

Additional Resource - Tutor.com

As an additional resource, students will have access to a service called tutor.com. View more detailed information about Tutor.com.