School is out for summer! But, although the last school bell may have rung, learning opportunities continue. Many courses are available for students of all ages throughout the summer months.
From classes that help students catch up in their studies, as well as math and reading camps for younger students to adult classes in web, computer applications, and dance, the offerings are numerous and varied.
Elementary schools
The Step-to-Success program will be offered for students in grades K-2 who did not meet promotion requirements and, for students in grades 3-5 who did not meet promotion requirements and did not pass one or more of the 2007 TAKS tests. The program will be offered on 21 elementary school cluster sites.
Middle Schools
Currently enrolled middle school students who are being retained or who have characteristics of dyslexia may enroll in the Step-to-Success extended year program. STEP will be held at designated cluster sites. In addition, there is a class for 6th and 7th grade students who need assistance on mastering reading and/or math TAKS objectives. You may contact your child's school for further information.
High Schools
High school students may enroll in tuition-based summer school offered this year at Stevens High School. Students who live in the District but attend private or parochial schools may register for NISD summer school courses and pay the same tuition as NISD students ($110 per semester or $220 for a full course.) Out-of-district students are charged $140 per semester or $280 for a full course.
Adult & Community Education
Northside's Community Education Department will also offer summer enrichment programs for elementary students. Refer to the Community Education Course Catalogue for more detailed information on these programs.
The following is a partial listing of programs to be offered this summer. For a partial listing, log onto http://www.nisd.net/ and go to summer school or adult and community education department.
| Program | Date | Location | Phone Number |
| Step-to-Success Elementary Program Gr. 3 & 5 (Reading & Math) K-2, 4 (Reading & Math) STEP AFTER Learning Tree | 8 am-noon June 5-27 June 7-29 12:30-6 pm | Adams Hill, Cable, Cody, Colonies North, Elrod, Esparza, Galm, Glenoaks, Howsman, Knowlton, Leon Valley, Lewis, Linton, Nichols, Raba, Rhodes, Scobee, Timberwilde, Villarreal, Ward, Westwood Terrace ES At most sites above | 397-8819 397-8104/397-8102 |
| Pre-K, K & 1st Retained Bilingual | 8 am-2:30 pm June 5-29 | Cody, Howsman, Knowlton, Linton ES | 397-4365 |
| ESL Summer School Program (1-5th grades) | 8 am-2:30 pm June 5-29 | Howsman, Linton ES | 397-4365 |
| Middle School and Secondary Autism-ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 2 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 12 | NVTP | 397-8730 |
| High School-ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 2 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 12 | Northside Vocational Transition Program | 397-8730 |
| Transitional Life Program- ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 9 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 5 | Northside Vocational Transition Program | 397-8730 |
| Elementary ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 2 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 12 | Steubing ES | 397-8731 or 397-4375 after June 15th |
| Elementary Autism-ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 2 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 12 | Steubing ES | 397-8731 or 397-4375 after June 15th |
| Northside Children's Center - ESY+ Special Education | June 18-Aug 2 (Monday- Thursday) *No ESY July 2 - 12 | Steubing ES | 397-8731 or 397-4375 after June 15th |
| Step-to-Success Middle School Program (remediation) and TAKS intervention | 8 am to noon June 6-July 3 | Jordan, Neff, Pease, Stinson, Zachry MS | Call your child's middle school |
| High School Summer School | June 12 - Aug. 3 No school July 4-6 | Stevens HS (Room A101) | 397-6464 397-8639 after Aug. 3 |
| High School Evening Summer Program | June 11 - July 11 No school July 4-6 | Stevens HS | 397-6464 |
| Middle School ESL Camp | 8 am to noon June 6-July 3 | Pat Neff MS | 397-8173 |
| High School ESL Program* | Session 1: June 12 - July 10; Session 2: July 11-Aug 3 No school July 4-6 | Stevens HS | 397-6464 |
| Program | Date | Location | Phone Number |
| EXCEL (Advanced Math) 6th grade | June 11-28 | Jordan, Neff, Pease, Stinson, Zachry middle schools | 397-8654 |
| Middle School Transition Camps | May/June/July/Aug | Various middle schools | Contact your child's middle school campus |
| Program | Date | Location | Phone Number |
| Chinese Language Camp, grades K-5 | 9-11 am June 18-22 | NLC | 397-8100 |
| Camp Invention, grades K-5 | 9 am-3:30 pm July 9-13 Register online www.campinvention.org | NLC | 397-8100 |
| Stomp with Tennis Shoes | June 4 (6 weeks) | Stevens HS | 397-8100 |
| Summer Camp with Barbie (Ages 5-8) | noon-3 pm June 18-22 | Wanke ES | 397-8100 |
| Kids Cooking | June (MTWTH) | NLC | 397-8100 |
| Visit http://www.nisd.net/ace/ for more information about Northside's Community Education Summer Fun Classes | |||
Other day camps and fun classes are available throughout the month of June and July for elementary and teens. Contact the NISD Adult and Community Education Department at 397-8100 for further information.