ELEMENTARY SUMMER READING SUGGESTIONS

Elementary Summer Reading Suggestions: NNPS encourages all of its students to read during the summer for enjoyment, leisure, and learning. We have compiled a list of suggested books that are fun, engaging, mysterious, thought-provoking, informative, meaningful, inventive, inspiring, motivational, and more! The list includes award-winning books as well as others recognized by our faculty and various literary journals as meaningful reading for students of various ages. If you particularly enjoy reading a book that you think should be on the list, contact Lori Wall so that it can be consider for next year's list. We appreciate your input!

AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM SUMMER INTERCESSION

An Achievable Dream Academy Summer Intersession: An Achievable Dream Academy holds a mandatory summer intersession each year for all students in grades 3-5. This summer intersession provides the opportunity for our students to get a "jump-start" on their academic success for the upcoming school year and experience a vast array of enrichment experiences. The summer program for students in grades 3-5 is run by An Achievable Dream, Inc., and will be held Monday through Thursday July 8 through August 1. Contact Lee Vreeland at 283-7820.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The English as a Second Language Program will offer ESL summer school to intensive ESL students that are new to our country. There will be a classroom at each of our elementary summer school sites, BC Charles Elementary and Newsome Park Elementary, for students currently in grades K-4. The ESL program's curriculum for the summer session will focus on language acquisition in the four domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applications for ESL summer school will be distributed by ESL teachers and students will be registered by the ESL Welcome Center. Call 591-4680 for additional information.

Summer School Learning Lab is an 11-day experience for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 4th grades. The summer school experience will focus on problem solving through an integrated Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology curriculum. Students will learn, play, and have fun while developing skills and concepts. Each day, students will engage in a design challenge balanced with informal learning experiences, time for reflection, and opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas.

When: July 29-August 14, 2013 (11 instructional days) 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where:
- Epes Elementary, 855 Lucas Creek Rd., Newport News, VA 23608
- Newsome Park Elementary, 4200 Marshall Ave., Newport News, VA 23607

Who: K, 1, 2, 3, 4 (By Invitation Only)

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING SUGGESTIONS

Middle School Summer Reading Suggestions: NNPS encourages all of its students to read during the summer for enjoyment, leisure, and learning. We have compiled a list of suggested books that are fun, engaging, mysterious, thought-provoking, informative, meaningful, inventive, inspiring, motivational, and more! The list includes award-winning books as well as others recognized by our faculty and various literary journals as meaningful reading for students of various ages. If you particularly enjoy reading a book that you think should be on the list, contact Denise Fehrenbach so that it can be considered for next year’s list. We appreciate your input!

AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM SUMMER INTERCESSION

An Achievable Dream Middle & High School Summer Intersession: An Achievable Dream Middle and High School holds a mandatory summer intersession each year for all students in grades 6-12. This summer intersession provides the opportunity for our students to get a "jump-start" on their academic success for the upcoming school year and experience a vast array of enrichment experiences. In addition, as we prepare students for the 21st century, college and business world, this schedule also allows An Achievable Dream to provide job shadowing and internship opportunities for all high school students. The summer program for students in grades 6-12 is run by An Achievable Dream, Inc. and will be held July 8 to August 1. Contact Lee Vreeland at 283-7820.

21st CENTURY SUMMER PROGRAM
(for selected students only)

A continuation of the 21st Century grant serving students from Crittenden and Hines middle schools. The 21st Century program will run for five weeks from 9:00-3:00 and will include a Summer of Innovation/STEM Academy component for selected students. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. The instructional focus will be English, Math, World Language and Enrichment. Site: Crittenden Middle School. Student dates and times: July 8 - Aug 1, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Contact Corey L. Gordon at 848-8936.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The English as a Second Language Program will offer ESL summer school from July 29, 2013 to August 8, 2013 for intensive ESL students that are new to our country. There will be one classroom at Crittenden Middle School for students currently in grades 5-11. The ESL program's curriculum for the summer session will focus on language acquisition in the four domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applications for ESL summer school will be distributed by ESL teachers. Students will be registered by the ESL Welcome Center. Call 591-4680 for additional information.

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS

Summer Institute for the Arts: This program is designed for students who have the ability, interest, dedication, and enthusiasm to pursue a structured course of study in dance, drama, instrumental music, creative writing, and the visual arts. Student must apply and audition for admittance into the program (for rising 8th -12th grade students). Contact 591-4561. Site: Woodside. Classes will meet 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, June 19 through August 1.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM

A Math “jump start” program will be offered for rising 6th - 8th grade students. The program will run Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., from July 29, 2013 to August 8, 2013. The curriculum for the Math program will focus on specific skills that have been identified as foundational requirements for each grade level.  Applications for the Math program will be distributed to identified students. The site will be Crittenden Middle School. Contact Ben Hogan at 757-283-7850 x.10306.

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER READING LISTS

High School Summer Reading Suggestions: NNPS encourages all of its students to read during the summer for enjoyment, leisure, and learning. We have compiled a list of suggested books that are fun, engaging, mysterious, thought-provoking, informative, meaningful, inventive, inspiring, motivational, and more! The list includes award-winning books as well as others recognized by our faculty and various literary journals as meaningful reading for students of various ages. If you particularly enjoy reading a book that you think should be on the list, contact Denise Fehrenbach so that it can be consider for next year’s list. We appreciate your input!

Downloads:

High School List  |  Advanced Placement 11 List   |   Advanced Placement 12 List. 

AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM SUMMER INTERCESSION

An Achievable Dream Middle and High School holds a mandatory summer intersession each year for all students in grades 6-10. This summer intersession provides the opportunity for our students to get a "jump-start" on their academic success for the upcoming school year and experience a vast array of enrichment experiences. In addition, as we prepare students for the 21st century, college and business world, this schedule also allows An Achievable Dream to provide job shadowing and internship opportunities for all high school students. The summer program for students in grades 6-12 is run by An Achievable Dream, Inc. and will be held July 8 to August 1. Contact Lee Vreeland at 283-7820.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The English as a Second Language Program will offer ESL summer school from July 29, 2013 to August 8, 2013 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) for intensive ESL students that are new to our country. There will be one classroom at Crittenden Middle School for students currently in grades 5-11. The ESL program's curriculum for the summer session will focus on language acquisition in the four domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applications for ESL summer school will be distributed by ESL teachers. Students will be registered by the ESL Welcome Center. Call 591-4680 for additional information.

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS

Summer Institute for the Arts: This program is designed for students who have the ability, interest, dedication, and enthusiasm to pursue a structured course of study in dance, drama, instrumental music, creative writing, and the visual arts. Student must apply and audition for admittance into the program (for rising 8th -12th grade students). Contact 591-4561. Site: Woodside. Classes will meet 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, June 19 through August 1.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION, HEALTH AND DRIVER EDUCATION

Outdoor Education, Health and Driver Education: These programs can be used for credit advancement (for rising 9th-12th grade students). Contact Duke Conrad for in-classroom Driver Education or Outdoor Education and Health or Belinda Langston at 591-4601 for in-car Driver Education.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM

High School Program: A combination of in-person and fully-online courses will be offered for credit recovery and advancement, 9-12. The high school site will be Woodside High. Contact Ben Hogan. Download more information and tuition rates or view Frequently Asked Questions. (Session 1 Form | Session 2 Form)