Curriculum Leadership & Development

Helena Dameron, Director

Northgate Center

6655 Sharon Woods Blvd.

Columbus, Oh 43229

Ph. 614.365.5025

Fax 614.365.8961

Mission: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

The Columbus City School District does not discriminate based upon sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry, familial status or military status with regard to admission, access, treatment or employment. This policy is applicable in all district programs and activities.

C O L U M B U S C I T Y S C H O O L S

Dear 8th Grade Parent/Guardian,

This year, 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in Summer Bridge at one of the following sites:

Beechcroft High School

Columbus Downtown High School

South High School

Walnut Ridge High School

Whetstone High School

This is a wonderful opportunity for all 8th grade students to prepare for high school and learn about college opportunities, earn up to 15 hours of Internship Credit, ¼ credit in Technology, ¼ credit in Communications Strategies, and improve math and reading skills to prepare for a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Summer Bridge will operate Monday -Friday, June 10 – July 19, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m.and lunch at 12:15 p.m. at no cost to you.

The curriculum is aligned to meet the CommonCore State Standards. Students will receive instruction in math, reading, and study skills. In addition, students will participate in career development and preparation components through the College Foundation Course in Summer Bridge.

Students who participate in Summer Bridgewill be assigned to 3 classes of the following:

  1. Reading/Writing which reinforces the Common Core State Standards
  2. Mathematics (hands-on with manipulatives) which reinforces the Common Core State Standards
  3. College Foundations Course which includes high school success skills, Cornell Notetaking, Formula Writing, test-taking skills, high school planning and college planning, career planning, college financial aid, career exploration, and financial literacy.

In order to pass Summer Bridge, students are required to attend 80% of the time (attend 23 out of 28 days), exhibit a great attitude, follow the class rules, and participate as they undertake the schoolwork and achieve mastery of the learning tasks and projects. Interim reports will be sent home with the student after 3 weeks of the program as well as a report card the last day of the program. Students will receive “P” on the report card if they pass all three classes and “no grade” if they do not pass the program. At the end of Summer Bridge, your child’s middle school principal will receive these results as well. If Summer Bridge was identified by your child’s middle school principal as a requirement to be promoted to 9th grade, they will make that determination.

There is no cost for this program. We sincerely hope you will agree to allow your child to participate in The Summer Bridge Program. A Summer Bridge registration form is enclosed for your convenience. Please make sure to check the site you want your child to attend on the registration form.

Please complete all attached documents–Summer Bridge Registration Form and Emergency Medical Authorization.

Return the completed attached documents to your school principal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Summer Bridge Office @ 365-5025.

SUMMER BRIDGE EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

Attendance:

  • More than 5 days absence from a Summer Bridge Class will result in a failure for the class.
  • Attendance will be counted from the first day of school, June 10, 2013.

Dress code for all students:

  • The CCS Board of Education policy on Student Dress Code will be followed and enforced.
  • No hats, bandanas, gang identifiers, muscle shirts, halter tops or bare mid-riffs. Note: The building administrator has the right to ban any item of apparel deemed inappropriate and reserves the right to discipline the offending student.

What not to bring under any circumstances:

  • Drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, weapons, non-enrolled friends or relatives.

Which electronic devices may students use in the buildings:

  • You may use calculators and computers or devices authorized by the teacher.

Discipline:

  • All students are subject to the Columbus City Schools Guide to Student Conduct.
  • Students removed from Summer School will not receive a refund.
  • No smoking is allowed in any building or on school grounds.
  • Profanity or disrespectful language will not be tolerated.

Things you should know:

  • The biggest reason for failure is related to problems with attendance.
  • Notify a teacher or administrator if you encounter any problems.
  • The administrator will deal with any situation they deem inappropriate and are not limited to items specifically stated in this or any other document.

By submitting an application for Summer Bridge, the parent and student agree to abide by all rules, regulations and policies of the Columbus City School District

2013SUMMER BRIDGE REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO YOU CURRENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

June 10th - July 19th

Mondays - Fridays

Registration priority will be given to currently enrolled Columbus City School students.

Student Name______Date of Birth______

(Last) (First) (Middle) (mm/dd/yy)

Student’s Gender _____Male _____Female Student I.D # ______

Current Middle School ______

Address______City______Zip______

Home Phone______Cell Phone______Work Phone______

I agree to the Summer Bridge policies and expectations for my child as stated inthis brochure.

Parent Signature______Date______

For additional information, please contact your middle school or the Summer Bridge Office at 365-

PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

Required of all Participants

Student’s Name: ______Phone: ______Age: ______

Local Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______

Purpose: To enable parents/guardians to authorize emergency treatment for children who become ill

orinjured while under school authority, when parents/guardians cannot be reached.

**PARTS 1 OR 2 MUST BE COMPLETED**

PART 1 – TO GRANT CONSENT

In the event reasonable attempts to contact me at ______(home #)______(work #)

Or ______(other parent) at ______(home #) or______(work #)

have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for:

1) The administration of any treatment deemed necessary (except surgery, see below) by either:

Dr. ______Phone: ______(preferred physician)

Dr. ______Phone: ______(preferred dentist)

2) The transfer of my child to ______(preferred hospital) or

any hospital reasonably accessible.

3) Surgery, only if two licensed physicians agree that it is necessary to proceed without my

notification.

Signature of Parent or Guardian: ______Date: ______

Address (if different from above):______

Phone (if different from above):______

Facts concerning the child’s medical history including allergies, medications being taken, and anyphysical impairments to which a physician should be alerted:

______

______

**DO NOT COMPLETE PART 2 IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED PART 1**

PART 2 – REFUSAL TO CONSENT

I do not give my consent for emergency medical treatment for my child. In the event of illness or injury requiring treatment,

I WISH THE SCHOOL AUTHORITIES TO: ______

Signature of Parent/Guardian:______Date:______

Daytime phone #______Address______Zip______

RETURN THIS COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORM TO YOUR BUILDING PRINCIPAL

The Columbus City School District does not discriminate based upon sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ancestry, familial status or military status with regard to admission, access, treatment or employment. This policy is applicable in all district programs and activities.