Office of
Academic Supports

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, July 24

Program Hours: Families will be assigned to one of 4 time slots:

• Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-10:30am
• Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am-12:30pm
• Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10:30am OR
• Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm

Application opens: The process begins April 7. This is invitation only.
Confirmation of placement/acceptance: Will be sent via email no later than June 2

How to Register: Families who have completed registration for School District Kindergarten will receive a link to the online application form via email.

What You’ll Need:

Once you receive the link to your application via email, families will need the following to apply:

• Student’s District ID number (contact your school for this information if you do not have it)
• Name of the District school where the incoming Kindergartener has been registered
• Student Demographic Information (date of birth, primary language spoken in the home, etc.)
• Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)

The number of families able to enroll will be limited based upon staffing levels.

Programs will be virtual for incoming Kindergarteners.

All families will pick up materials including a bag with supplies, books, and a Chromebook if needed, prior to the first day of the program. Details about pick-up will be provided.

What are the goals of the program?

Summer Kindergarten Transition Program (SKTP) is designed to help students and their caregivers feel confident about starting Kindergarten in the Fall. Families will become familiar with Kindergarten routines and expectations.

Can a family request a specific class time?

Specific class times cannot be guaranteed but requests can be sent to ksummerprogram@philasd.org. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests.

Will I get supplies?

Families will receive a backpack, books, and school supplies. Families will pick up these materials from either the Education Center (440 N. Broad Street), Gompers School (5701 Wynnefield Ave), or Solis Cohen School (7001 Horrocks St) during the week prior to the start of the program.

When will I get more information?

By June 2, you will receive a confirmation email that includes your class time, teacher’s name, Zoom link, and the time to pick up program materials.

Who will be teaching my child?

Classes will be taught by certified, current School District of Philadelphia PreK and/or Kindergarten teachers.

What if I don’t have a computer?

Families who need to borrow a Chromebook will be given one to use during the summer program. Students who currently attend Head Start or Bright Futures at district schools will be able to use their PreK Chromebook during the summer program. All Chromebooks must be returned the week after the program ends.

What if I need an interpreter?

Interpreters will be available upon request. Families can provide their home language and need for an interpreter on the registration form.

Dates & Times:

Dates: June 24 – Friday, August 1
Days: Monday – Friday
Times: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Notes:

• Programs will not be held on Friday, July 4th.
• During the week of July 28th to August 1st, students will be engaged in full days of camp activities led by OST providers with no academic instruction time.

Enrollment will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis
Note: Applications from students attending the school-year program and/or the school building will be prioritized

District-Wide Registration Opens: Click HERE for a list of locations and registration links

• Enrolled School District of Philadelphia students may be registered during this time
• Open Enrollment for all Philadelphia students will open on May 16th
• Note: enrollment will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis
• If the selected program is filled, families may explore alternative summer programs, which can be found in the City’s Program Locator

Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be facilitated by the OST Program Provider.

• Families will be notified if they have been enrolled to participate in the program by the OST provider, as well as their status on a waiting list.
• Families of students enrolled in the Summer Achievers program will be contacted by the OST staff during the month of June with additional program details and reminders.

How to Register

• Links to locations and registration information can be found HERE

What You’ll Need, To Register

• Student’s District ID number
  • The student ID is either a 7 or 8 digit number. You can find this number on your student’s report card, displayed on their student ID card, by logging onto your child’s student portal account, or by asking your child’s teacher. If you have additional questions regarding how to access your child’s student ID number, please contact the Parent & Family Technology Support Hotline at 215-400-4444.
• Name of the student’s current school registered
• Student Demographic Information (for example: current grade level, date of birth, primary language spoken in the home)
• Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)

Coming Soon: Please use the City of Philadelphia’s Program Locator for Summer Achievers site and OST Provider information. Use the “Summer Achievers” filter or search by your school name to find OST Provider Contact Information.

All students will receive materials they need to participate in programming.

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch
• Families will be responsible for transportation to and from programming

• When can I register my child(ren)?
  • Open Enrollment begins on April 7th, 2025 for all SDP Students. Non-SDP students (i.e. Charter School Students) may enroll starting May 16th, 2025, if space is available.
• How do I choose what Summer Achievers site to enroll my child(ren)?
  • Students may attend any Summer Achievers site and SDP encourages enrollment at the same school they attend during the school year. If you do not have the Summer Achievers program offered at your school, check the City’s Program Locator to find a location most convenient for you.
• My child(ren) is moving to Philadelphia this summer, can they attend?
  • If your child is enrolled for School Year 2025-2026 as a SDP student, yes! If you are unsure about the status of your child’s enrollment, please reach out to the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement or visit them in-person. The Office of Student Enrollment and Placement is located at 440 N. Broad St, Suite 111, Philadelphia, PA 19103, and is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm to support families with their enrollment needs. You may also contact the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement via our two-way communication platform, Let’s Talk, by clicking the Contact Us tab at the bottom of the enrollment website, via email at osep@philasd.org, or via telephone at 215-400-4290
• Does my child have to attend the entire program day (8:30AM-5:00PM)?
  • Summer Achievers is designed to be a full day, summer experience (6-weeks) . In order for your child(ren) to get the best possible experience, it is highly recommended that they attend the entirety of the program as best as possible and honor posted admission and dismissal times.

Program Days & Dates:

Monday June 23rd – Friday June 27th

Program Hours:

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Possible sites may include:

Swenson Arts & Technology High School
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Lankenau Environmental Science High School
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Randolph Technical High School
3101 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19129

The Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School
2150 W. Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132

Walter B. Saul High School
7100 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Thomas A. Edison High School
151 West Luzerne Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Interest Form Opens: April 7th
Interest Form Closes: May 10th
Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via email no later than May 23rd

Families, please complete the Interest Form 

• Middle-grade students who are entering 6th, 7th and 8th grade
• Parents/guardians should contact their student’s school counselor or the Office of Career and Technical Education with any questions.
• Interest forms will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Confirmation of placement will be sent via email.

Interest form in all languages:

• Albanian
• Arabic
• Chinese
• French
• Haitian-Creole
• Khmer
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Ukrainian
• Uzbek 
• Vietnamese

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• Families will be responsible for travel to and from the program.

What will students gain from attending the CTE Camp?

CTE Camp will expose middle school students to the various CTE programs offered at public high schools in the City of Philadelphia. Students will experience hands-on career exposure while attending a week-long CTE course learning basic safety skills, tools and equipment vocabulary and business.

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – July 24
Program Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-1:30pm (In-Person)

Registration Opens: April 7
Notification of acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via email no later than June 12.

Students interested in this program should apply HERE

What you’ll need to Register:

Student Information
Parent/Guardian Information
Student Responses for Interest Form

• Fels High School
• Kensington CAPA High School
• School of the Future

• Students should bring their school chromebooks daily
• Other required materials will be provided

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• Students may receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

Dates

Jazz:

July 7 – July 11

Orchestra:

Week 1 July 21 – July 25
Week 2 July 28 – Aug 1

Times

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm

Please find all information related to registration HERE (registration form linked here).

Other eligibility criteria: Intermediate level skills or proficiency of instrument is required for successful participation

What You’ll Need to Register:

• Student Information
• Parent/Guardian Information
• Emergency Contact & Medical Information
• Form to be filled out by child’s physician
• Video Submission

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts

All students must bring their school instruments each day.

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch
• Students in this program may be eligible for a SEPTA fare card for transportation. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

• What is the required skill level for students participating in the ACOSA program?
  Students should have intermediate or advanced ability of their instrument.
• Are instruments provided for this program?
  Instruments will not be provided, other than percussion for orchestra and drum set and amps for jazz.
• How will students showcase their work at the end of the summer session?
  A final performance will be scheduled at the end of the Jazz week and the second week of Orchestra

Program Dates:

Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday July 24

Program Hours:

8:15am-1:30pm

Benjamin Franklin High School
Central High School
Northeast High School

Registration Open: April 7
Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via email no later than June 2.

• The District is doing its best to match interested students with available space and teachers.
• Completing a registration form does not guarantee admission.

To register, you will need:

• Student’s ID number
• Student’s Current Grade, School, and Address
• Student Demographic Information (For example: Date of Birth, Primary Language spoken at home)
• Caregiver Information

To register, you will need to complete the application:

• • English – Here
  • Albanian – Here
  • Arabic – Here
  • Chinese – Here
  • French – Here
  • Indonesian – Here
  • Khmer – Here
  • Portuguese – Here
  • Russian – Here
  • Spanish – Here
  • Ukrainian – Here
  • Vietnamese – Here

All students must bring their school-issued Chromebooks each day.

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• Students in this program may be eligible for a SEPTA fare card for transportation. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

Who is eligible to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs program?
The program is open to School District of Philadelphia students who are currently in 8th grade (entering 9th grade in Fall 2025). It is designed to help students develop real-world business skills while strengthening their Math and English Language Arts abilities.

What will students learn and gain from this program?
Students will learn essential entrepreneurial skills, including business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and problem-solving. They will also earn externship hours, which may count as Act 158 graduation artifacts for Pathways 4 & 5.

How long is the program, and what is the time commitment?
The program is a 5-week program that runs during the summer (June 24-July 24). Students should expect a combination of engaging hands-on activities, workshops, and potential externship experiences that provide practical business knowledge and skills.

Program Dates:

Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, July 24

Program Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 8:15am-1:30pm (In-Person)

Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm (In-Person)

Registration Form opens: April 7
Notification of Acceptance: Acceptance will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis (after completing all parts of the application process). Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via email no later than June 20.

Students interested in this program should fill out the application:

Please note that this is the first step in the application/registration process for StartUp EDU.

To be fully enrolled, applicants will need to complete the application process with Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL) through JEVS Human Resources (Coming Soon!).

*Please note that a Social Security Number is required for registration.

Students interested in this program should apply at:

• English
• Shqiptare
• عربي
• 中文
• Français
• Kreyòl
• ខ្មែរ
• Português
• Русский
• Español
• українська
• O’zbek
• Tiếng Việt

Benjamin Franklin High School

• All students must bring their school-issued Chromebooks each day.

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch
• Students may receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

If I don’t have a Social Security Number, can I participate?

Unfortunately, since we are a program in partnership with C2L-PHL, all students will need a Social Security Number in order to complete their application.

Why does Friday have a different schedule?

Students will be with their instructors from Monday through Thursday, whereas Fridays will be dedicated to College and Career Readiness trips to expose our students to different pathways toward entrepreneurship.

Program Days & Dates:
Dates will vary based on program design.
Programs range from Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 1

Program Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 12:30pm (some program times may vary based on individual opportunities)

Locations vary throughout the City of Philadelphia based upon internship/externship experience.

School District of Philadelphia
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia PA 19103

Note: Registration requirements vary by program.

Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via no later than June 2, 2025

• CareerPrep Internship Program at The School District of Philadelphia
  • In-Person
  • Chromebooks required
  • Application April 1 – May 10th

• PowerSkills Academy at CCP
  • In-Person
  • Chromebooks required
  • Information TBA

• Hilco ReDevelopment Partners Internships
  • In-Person
  • Information TBA

• C2L-PHL Summer Work Experiences
  • In-Person (some may be virtual or hybrid)
  • Learn More

• Center for Black Educator Development – Freedom Schools
  • In-Person
  • Information TBA

• University of Pennsylvania
  • Partnerships include:
    • Penn Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA)
    • Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program (SMP)
    • VPSE Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM)
    • Penn Carey School of Law Pre-College Academy

For some programs students must bring their school-issued chromebooks each day.

A directory of experiences can be found here. Please note: this is updated on a consistent basis and will only include the experiences that are accepting applications.

A select number of scholarships will be available for the UPenn Carey School of Law Pre-College Academy. These scholarships cover all program fees, housing, meals while on campus, and most activities and trips associated with the program. The scholarship does not cover expenses associated with travel to and from the Law School campus in Philadelphia.

Program Days & Dates:

Dates vary by industry from Monday, Jun 16 through Friday, August 18

Program Hours:

Program hours will vary from 4-6 hours per day.

Days: Monday – Friday

Times: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Locations vary throughout the City of Philadelphia based upon industry opportunity, in addition to at the following School District of Philadelphia sites:

• Mayfair School
• Randolph Career and Technical High School
• Saul High School
• West Philadelphia High School
• Fox Chase Farm

• CTE employment opportunities are by invite only. Please speak to CTE teacher and/or CTE Career Awareness Speciality for a list of available opportunities.
• Parents/guardians should contact their student’s Career Awareness Specialist to verify that their child was invited to participate.
• Interested students should contact their CTE teachers and Career Awareness Specialist at their school to see if they qualify for the CTE Summer Employment Program.
• Career Awareness Specialists will communicate program information and additional application requirements.
• Students must be School District of Philadelphia- Career and Technical Education students to be eligible for these programs. Charter, parochial, and private school students should check with their schools for available summer programs.

Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via no later than May 23.

• Students participating in programs in School District of Philadelphia buildings will receive breakfast and lunch
• Students may receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

• Chromebooks are needed for some opportunities.

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, July 24

Program Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:15am – 1:30pm

Graduation: Coming soon!

• Students currently in grades 9-12
• The student’s eligibility for summer school will be determined by the school team based on credit attainment and needs.

Registration Opens: Schools will register eligible students and coordinate location/course information with families between May 16 and June 9
Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent by email no later than June 13

Please review the Summer School Attendance policy here.

Benjamin Franklin High School
550 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Central High School
1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Edison High School
151 W Luzerne St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

High School of the Future
4021 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Northeast High School
1601 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• Students may be eligible for a Septa fare card for transportation.
• Students are not required to bring a Chromebook for participation.

What is the Summer School Attendance Policy?
Please review the Summer School Attendance policy here.

Students entering 1st-8th grades:

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 1
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm OST

The Newcomer program is offered at various locations throughout the District. Families can refer to the feeder school list to determine which Newcomer Summer Program site they have been assigned to.

Location of Newcomer Summer Program Sites:

Carnell, Laura H. School
1100 Devereaux Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111

Farrell, Louis H. School
8300 Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152

Finletter, Thomas K. School
6100 N Front St., Philadelphia, PA 19120

Mayfair School
3001 Princeton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149

Solis-Cohen, Solomon School
7001 Horrocks St., Philadelphia, PA 19149

Southwark School
1835 S 9th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

Taggart, John H. School
400 W Porter St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

Families who have eligible students who will be in 1st through 8th grade in Fall 2025 will receive an interest form by email, translated in 14 different languages.

Qualified families of students will then be provided a link or packet to the City of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School service provider application (registration).

Notification of Acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent by the City of Philadelphia’s OST Service Provider.

What You’ll Need to Register

• Student’s District ID number
  • The student ID is either a 7 or 8 digit number. You can find this number on your student’s report card, displayed on their student ID card, by logging onto your child’s student portal account, or by asking your child’s teacher. If you have additional questions regarding how to access your child’s student ID number, please contact the Parent & Family Technology Support Hotline at 215-400-4444.
• Name of the student’s current school registered
• Student Demographic Information (for example: current grade level, date of birth, primary language spoken in the home)
  Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)

Students will receive the materials and supplies needed to support their instructional programs at home.

• All students participating in District programming will receive breakfast and lunch if attending on site.
• All participating families will have the option to request a SEPTA fare card for travel to and from the program.
• No Chromebooks will be required. Students will also receive the supplies, books, and materials they need to participate in programming.

How do I know if my child is eligible for the 2025 Newcomer Summer Program?

Your child is eligible if they were enrolled in the District after January 1, 2024, with an English Proficiency Level of 1.0-1.5.

Where do I go to receive assistance with registering?

See your school’s EL Point Person.

Notification of acceptance: Confirmation of placement/acceptance will be sent via email no later than June 6.

What you’ll need to Register:

• Student’s District ID number
  • The student ID is either a 7 or 8-digit number. You can find this number on your student’s report card, displayed on their student ID card, by logging onto your child’s student portal account, or by asking your child’s teacher. If you have additional questions regarding how to access your child’s student ID number, please contact the Parent & Family Technology Support Hotline at 215-400-4444.
• Name of the student’s current school registered
• Student Demographic Information (for example current grade level, date of birth, primary language spoken in the home)
• Caregiver Contact Information (home address, cell phone number, email address)

• No Chromebooks are needed
• Additional information about transportation and meals will be communicated to families by a GEAR UP Program Coordinator after enrollment is confirmed.

Will my scholar get the full amount of the stipend?
Stipend amounts are awarded based on daily attendance.

Can my child bring a relative or friend?
No, the only students allowed in this program are students entering the 10th and 11th Grade at one of the GEAR UP High Schools listed here: Bartram High School, Ben Franklin High School, Edison High School, Fels High School, Frankford High School, Furness High School, Martin Luther King High School, Parkway Northwest High School, Randolph High School, Roxborough High School, South Philadelphia High School, and Strawberry Mansion High School

Does this cost anything? No, it is completely FREE!

Will I be able to contact my scholar at any time?
The days are packed with fun and exciting learning moments for the students, and at times, they may not be able to answer a call or text. A lead SDP coordinator can be reached at any time should a family need to contact a scholar.

Advanced Senior Year (ASY) at CCP
July 8 – August 6
Monday – Thursday | 8:00am – 1:00pm
Friday | 9:00am – 1:00pm

Temple Education Scholars at Temple (TES)
August 8 – 22
Monday – Friday, 9:00pm – 4:00pm

Eligibility

Advanced Senior Year (ASY)
Students who will earn at least 17.5 quality credits by the end of junior year are eligible to apply.
Students must obtain a qualifying score on the Accuplacer exam.

Temple Education Scholars
Temple Education Scholars participants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher through their Junior year of high school.

Registration
Registration opens: February 24
Registration closes: April 25

To register, you will need to complete the application: Application Link

What You’ll Need to Register

• A copy of your high school Transcript
• Two (2) Recommendations
• Upload Accuplacer Test Scores/Identify Testing Date (CCP Only)

Notification of Acceptance
Acceptance will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis (after completing all parts of the application process. Confirmation of placement for the University will be sent via email no later than June 13.

Advanced Senior Year (ASY) at CCP
Morning check in and breakfast – Parkway Center City Middle College
Class on the campus of Community College of Philadelphia

Temple Education Scholars (TES)
Ritter Hall Room 310A (1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue

Advanced Senior Year (ASY) at CCP
First-Year Experience (FYE)

Temple Education Scholars (TES)
Introduction to Inclusive Education

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

What is a summer Dual Enrollment course?

• A summer Dual Enrollment course allows high school students to take college-level classes during the summer, earning both high school and college credit.

Can I take more than one Dual Enrollment course during the summer?

• This depends on the course availability and whether the student’s schedule allows it.

Are summer Dual Enrollment courses online or in person?

• Summer Dual Enrollment courses are in-person.

Do these courses count toward my high school graduation requirements?

• Many courses fulfill both high school and college credit, but students should confirm the course they need for graduation with their school counselor.

Still have questions? Email syop@philasd.org

Acadia University
June 30 – August 6
Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Harrisburg University
Information forthcoming

LaSalle University (Early Achievement Program – LEAP)
June 23, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00am – 12:00pm

West Chester University
June 30, 2025 – August 6, 2025
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00am – 12:30pm

For more information about dates, times, locations, and applications, please visit the Postsecondary Readiness page!

Eligibility
Courses are open to juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 – 3.0.

Registration

Acadia University
Registration opens: March 17
Registration closes:

To register, you will need to complete the application: Application Link

Harrisburg University
Coming Soon!

LaSalle University
Registration opens: March 17
Registration closes: April 15

To register, you will need to complete the application: Application Link

West Chester University
Registration opens: March 17
Registration closes: June 16

To register, you will need to complete the application: Application Link

What You’ll Need to Register
A copy of your high school Transcript

Notification of Acceptance
Acceptance will be completed on a first-come, first-serve basis (after completing all parts of the application process. Confirmation of placement for the University will be sent via email no later than June 13.

Acadia University (Acadia Campus)
450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA

Harrisburg University (Philadelphia Summer Dual Enrollment)
1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA

LaSalle University (Early Achievement Program – LEAP)
1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

West Chester University (Philadelphia Campus)
701 Market Street in the Lits Building between 7th and 8th streets in Center City

Arcadia University

• Speech Communications
• Introduction to Media Studies
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Thought, Expression, and Advocacy
• Interpreting Literature
• Elementary Statistics
• Pre-Calculus
• Introductory Sociology
• Crime and Punishment

LaSalle University

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Harrisburg University

• ENGL 105 College Composition
• MATH 120 College Algebra
• COMM 110 Speech

West Chester University

• Pre-Calculus
• Topics in Literature

• Students will receive breakfast and lunch.
• All students will receive a Septa fare card for travel to and from the program. Additional information about transportation will be communicated to families after enrollment is confirmed.

What is a summer Dual Enrollment course?

• A summer Dual Enrollment course allows high school students to take college-level classes during the summer, earning both high school and college credit.

Can I take more than one Dual Enrollment course during the summer?

• This depends on the course availability and whether the student’s schedule allows it.

Are summer Dual Enrollment courses online or in person?

• Summer Dual Enrollment courses are in-person.

Do these courses count toward my high school graduation requirements?

• Many courses fulfill both high school and college credit, but students should confirm the course they need for graduation with their school counselor.

Still have questions? Email dualenrollment@philasd.org

Summer Literacy Through Culture-Centered Curriculum

1. Prevents the “Summer Slide”
   Many students experience a decline in reading skills over the summer if they’re not actively reading. Without support, they could lose up to two months of progress.
2. Builds Confidence and Fluency
   Consistent reading practice improves fluency. As students become more confident, they’re more likely to enjoy reading and keep at it.
3. Closes Opportunity Gaps
   Not all families have equal access to books and academic support. FSLA helps level the playing field so every child can continue to grow, regardless of background.
4. Strengthens Critical Thinking and Comprehension
   Regular reading develops vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills essential for lifelong learning.
5. Supports Identity and Joy in Learning
   FSLA uses culturally relevant texts so students see themselves reflected in what they read. This builds pride, engagement, and a love for learning.

Guion S. Bluford Elementary School
3301 Old York Rd, Philadelphia

William D. Kelley School
1601 N 28th St, Philadelphia

Tanner G. Duckrey School
1501 W Diamond St, Philadelphia

Kenderton Elementary School
1500 W Ontario St, Philadelphia