Summer School

Kansas City Public Schools is hosting Summer School starting June 21, 2021, for all students in grades K-12. New this year for students in grades K-8, the curriculum goes beyond old-fashioned, in-class learning only. This year’s program will capture a student’s attention in two parts – academic and civic. The academic course will help accelerate learning and prepare students for success in the 2021-2022 school year. The civic portion is a combination of service-learning and community activism to allow students to become a valuable part of their community.

The summer school application deadline has passed.

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Summer School Dates

First Session: June 21 - July 23, 2021
(This session contains two (2) semesters for high school students.)

Second Session: July 26 - August 12, 2021
(Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City ONLY. Please note: This is a separate term, and there is limited availability.)

Summer School Locations

Summer School HIghlights

ELEMENTARY & Middle

This year will provide an innovative summer school experience for students entering grades K-8. Specially designed service-learning projects will allow students to explore, create and design their own learning through real-world experiences. Elementary and middle school students will engage in a hands-on curriculum that challenges them to investigate, question and discover the world around them. The end of the summer session will include a presentation and display of these projects.

Summer School is available both in-person and through the Kansas City Virtual Academy (KCVA). Students in KCVA will follow the same learning path as those in-person, but are able to complete their coursework from home and on their own schedule. KCVA teachers are live with their student every day. Elementary students have set meeting times throughout the day.

HIGH SCHOOL

All of our KCPS neighborhood high schools (grades 9-12) will be open for summer school. Lincoln College Prep will host the signature high school summer program for students at AC Prep Upper, Lincoln College Prep and Paseo Academy.

Each summer school course is considered virtual; however, each neighborhood high school building and Lincoln College Prep will be open to provide certified teacher support to help students stay on track. Daily attendance is not required, but students are encouraged to attend to utilize the teacher support available. Once the student successfully completes the course with a passing grade, the course is considered fulfilled. Bus transportation to the high schools and lunch will be available daily.

High school students can enroll for two (2) semesters and earn 0.5 credit for each semester course. The list of available classes will be on the selection sheet following the enrollment application. If parents or students need recommendations to be on-track with graduation, they should consult their high school counselors.

Kansas City Virtual Academy (KCVA) will be available for current KCVA students. They will follow the same learning path as traditional classes but will complete coursework at their own pace. Students will have access to open office hours for additional KCVA teacher support as needed.

MANUAL CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER

This year, KCPS is offering a Career Exploration program. Designed for rising students in grades 9-12, courses include Auto Technology, EMT, Culinary Arts, Multimedia and Educator Preparation.

Other programs available at Manual include:

Internships will be offered through two partnerships:
- Entrepreneurship KC will accept rising students in grades 9-12.
- Hire KC will only take students who are currently 16 years old or older.
Construction with Emerging Builders: Students must be rising seniors.
Health Science: Available for rising students in grades 11 and 12.
Driver’s Education: Students must be at least 15 years old.

Partner Programs

KCPS is collaborating with community partners to provide summer learning experiences to our students. For more information about any of our partners, please visit their websites:

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City: https://bgc-gkc.org/

Alvin Ailey - Ailey Camp (Ages 11-14, Grades 5-7) Summer Dance (grades 9-12): https://www.alvinailey.org/about/kansas-city-friends-alvin-ailey

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register my student for Summer School?

Can I enroll all of my children for Summer School?

The summer school application deadline has passed. Applications were closed on May 24, 2021. For reference, you are still welcome to submit an application but we cannot guarantee placement at this time. Thank you for your interest in Kansas City Public Schools – we appreciate you.

Yes, you will have to complete a separate application for each child. After completing the first submission, you will be prompted to submit another form if you need to enroll another student.

When does Summer School enrollment close?

I am a Missouri resident but live outside KCPS boundaries, can my child attend?

My child attends a Signature School (Border Star, FLA, AC Prep, Holliday, Carver), what school will they attend?

If your student current attends elementary school at African-Centered Prep, Holliday Montessori or Border Star Montessori, your summer selection will be based on the school closest to your home address. Carver Dual Language students will be assigned to Foreign Language Academy. Signature middle school students will attend Lincoln Middle and signature high school students will attend Lincoln College Prep.

What programs are available for my child after the end of Summer School?

How do I register for partner programs?

To register for Boys and Girls Clubs, please complete the KCPS application and select your preferred site. After you complete the KCPS application, a member of the Boys and Girls Club will contact you directly to finalize registration. To register for the second session of summer school at Boys and Girls Club, please complete a second registration and select Session Two.

To register for Alvin Ailey, complete the KCPS application and select either the middle school or high school option. For questions about partner programs, please contact the partner directly. The following are our partners and their websites:

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City: https://bgc-gkc.org/

Alvin Ailey - Ailey Camp (Ages 11-14, Grades 5-7) Summer Dance (grades 9-12): https://www.alvinailey.org/about/kansas-city-friends-alvin-ailey

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