If you’re considering summer school for your student, you may be wondering what are the benefits of summer school. There are many great reasons to consider summer school for your kids. Learning about a variety of different subjects outside of normal school ensures that your child is readying themselves for the coming school year, and will be more prepared when they start their classes again after the summer break.
In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits of summer school, how long your summer school semester will last, and how to get started!
Does Summer School Benefit the Student?
The benefits of summer school vary from student to student. But, it can offer a great opportunity for kids, who want to prepare for the next grade level, want to learn something new or are preparing to enter a new school. Potentially the biggest way summer school benefits students is by giving them the chance to get ahead on work. For example, high school students can get ahead by taking accredited summer courses for college credits.
This summer with Novel Education Group, students can enroll in a 4 or 8-week virtual accredited Summer Course through our partners. Our summer school offerings drive students to grow academically outside of the traditional school year. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 who enroll in a Summer Course, can work ahead or retake a course, gaining what they need to feel confident about entering the new school year.
For those students looking for a more personalized approach, we also offer subject-specific and test prep tutoring for all grade levels and subjects—ranging from AP Chemistry, Statistics, and World History to SAT, ACT and school entrance exams. Our tutoring is based on a goal-oriented approach designed to meet student’s needs, build confidence, deliver results, and ultimately inspire them to love whatever it is they want to learn.
How Long is a Typical Summer School Semester?
Although the benefits of summer school are clear, making it a no-brainer for students looking to catch up or get ahead, the length and perceived sacrifice of summer vacation months can be daunting.
The length of a typical summer school semester depends on the student’s age. For younger students, it is typically just six weeks long. But for older students, it can last from four to eight weeks. Kindergarteners are usually on a half-day schedule and the first through third grades are on a full day schedule. For those in 4th through 12th grade, summer school is typically on a full day schedule as well.
To maximize student learning and engagement, our virtual Summer Courses are one semester and year long courses condensed into only 4 and 8 weeks! With Novel Education Group, students can reap the benefits of summer school, without sacrificing their entire summer.
In a traditional summer school, students must attend their regular school and sit in a classroom. Contrastingly, with Novel, students can maintain flexibility to travel and work with a tutor privately via Zoom or in-person for 1-2 hours a day, ensuring completion of necessary coursework. Families even have the option of bringing a traveling instructor along to ensure uninterrupted learning throughout the entire summer.
When Do I Start Summer School?
You can start summer school at different times depending on the program or institution you’re enrolled in. Typically, summer school sessions begin shortly after the regular school year ends, often in June or early July. Novel Education Group’s first 4-week course begins on May 8th with continued rolling enrollment until August 2nd.
It’s essential to check with your specific school or program for exact start dates and registration deadlines. Some schools may offer multiple sessions throughout the summer, allowing flexibility in scheduling.
Who Can Attend Summer School?
Summer school benefits cannot be overstated – anyone can attend classes and find value in the lessons! Students who need to make up credits, get ahead, improve their grades, need extra support, or have special needs particularly benefit from summer school.
The specific eligibility criteria and offerings of summer school programs may vary depending on the educational institution and the region but most summer schools are available at the elementary, middle and high school levels. We focus on providing services this summer to students as young as Preschool all the way up to 12th grade.
Why Novel Education Group For Summer School?
With Novel Education Group, you will achieve more in less time so students and the entire family can benefit from summer school, while still having ample time to travel and pursue other educational avenues this summer.
The benefit of our summer school courses is that they focus on creating an effective and flexible learning environment so your student can walk away feeling more confident and in control of their own learning. For just 4 or 8 weeks, students can earn either .5 or 1 respectively. All accredited courses are made possible through our partners, Laurel Springs. They are ranked as one of the top online private schools in America, having a rigorous and personalized curriculum built around each student’s passions. Our partnership with them allows us to create an effective and flexible learning environment so we can fit your student’s personal goals whether that be mastering a subject, or exploring their own personal passions.
Book a consultation with us today to learn more about the benefits of summer school!
