Summer Learning

Elementary GT Camp Invention

The purpose of this year’s GT elementary Camp Invention Explore is to empower students to have big ideas while they take on challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm and collaborate with teammates and build amazing invention prototypes.

Eligibility:

GT students from elementary campuses grades kinder through sixth

Dates/Times:

June 12 - 16, 2021

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Carnahan ES

Transportation:

No transportation is provided.

Meals: Carnahan ES offers free breakfast and lunch to students.

Elementary Enrichment Title I Camp

The purpose of this year’s elementary camp is to provide students the opportunity to work with others to investigate and explore life science concepts through hands-on activities, collaboration, inquiry, and analysis.

Eligibility

GT students from Title 1 elementary campuses in grades 2 through 4.

Dates/Times

June 5-8 and June 12-15

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (students eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.)

Location

Burke Elementary and Passmore Elementary

Transportation:

No transportation is provided.

Meals: Free breakfast and lunch available to students at these campuses.

Elementary Title I Science Camp

Title I Science Summer Camp invites students who are rising into 4th and 5th grade the opportunity to participate in inquiry based hands-on science investigations to build background knowledge of important science concepts and vocabulary essential for success on the Science STAAR test given at the end of 5th grade.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria:

• interested in Science
• could benefit from additional hands-on learning experiences to develop a growth mindset
• could benefit from summer camp experience, but doesn’t qualify for summer school

Dates/Times:

June 7 – 9 and June 12-16

7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Locations:

Transportation: Students will ride the buses that are running for the ADSY Summer School Program

Meals: Breakfast and lunch are provided for all Title 1 campuses

Elementary Fine Arts Camp

The purpose of summer camps is to build relationships, create a passion and interest in the arts, and enhance individual skills.

Eligibility for Summer Camp: Students must be enrolled at a NISD Title 1 Elementary School Campus and have completed kindergarten. Students/Parent request for registration; no -pre-curriculum required.

Dates/Times:

Title 1 Summer Camp Campuses:

June 7 - June 8, June 12 - June 15, June 20 – 22 (M-Th)

Student/Staff holiday: June 19

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Locations:

Burke, Carnahan, Fisher, Glenn, Glenoaks, Howsman, Martin, Murnin, Passmore, Powell, and Rhodes. 

Elementary to Middle School Title IV STEM Sisters Camp

The purpose of the Title IV Elementary to Middle School STEM Summer Camp is to provide a STEM enrichment experience for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls as they transition from elementary to middle school. Science topics are combined with real-world engineering problems to create hands-on design challenges for students. This year’s curriculum includes Museum of Science EIE units of “No Bones About it: Designing Knee Braces.”

Eligibility

Girls from the following schools: Pease MS, Adams Hill ES, Cody ES, Hatchett ES, Murnin ES; Jones MS, Cable ES, Mary Hull ES, Meadow Village ES, Passmore ES, Westwood Terrace ES, and accepted Jones Magnet School Girls, Ross MS, Martin ES, Villarreal ES, Esparza ES, Powell ES, and Linton ES; Rayburn MS, Allen ES, Fisher ES, Glenn ES, Michael ES, and Valley Hi ES.

Camp Dates/Times

June 6 - June 16 

8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Schedule:

• Breakfast: 8:15-8:45 a.m.
• Check-in/Guest Speaker: 8:45-9:40 a.m.
• Rotation 1: 9:45-10:40 a.m.
• Rotation 2: 10:45-11:45 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
• Rotation 3: 12:25 – 1:30 p.m.

Location

Camp will take place at the following campuses: Jones and Ross middle schools. The Pease Camp group will be housed at Ross Middle School, and the Rayburn Camp group will be housed at Jones Middle School.

San Antonio Performing Arts Program

The San Antonio Performing Arts Program is a 4-week intensive arts program where the students learn various styles of dance, mime and sign songs as well as acting and cinematography using iMovie and other tools related to film and editing. This program is open to all elementary, middle and high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) students in the San Antonio area. The students work alongside nationally acclaimed artists, dancers and choreographers, all of whom are Deaf themselves. Lessons in leadership, creativity and teamwork are key components in every aspect of the day. The purpose is to increase Deaf and Hard of hearing students' academic, social and leadership abilities by improving their self-concept and self-esteem through the arts.

Eligibility:

Any Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 3rd-12th grades can attend. To qualify for the program, each student must have a documented hearing loss and be able to follow your campus conduct code explained at the time of registration.

Dates/Times:

Registration: until the 1st day of camp

Rehearsal dates: July 3 – 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Performance: July 28, Warren HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Location:

Warren HS

Transportation: Transportation is provided for NISD students. 

Hobby Health Science Magnet Camp

The purpose of the Hobby Health Science Summer Experience is to connect students from all over the district using various activities linked to the Health Science curriculum. There will also be team-building activities created to build lasting relationships to be carried over into the school year. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with teachers from both Health Careers and Marshall Law and Medical Services for high school exploration.   

Eligibility: Hobby Magnet incoming 6th-grade students 

Tuition: No cost to students

Dates/Times:

Day 1: June 5 – Health Careers HS Camp

Day 2: June 6 – LMS Camp

9 a.m. – noon

Location: Health Careers and Marshall LMS

Transportation: No transportation provided

Meals: No meals provided

Jones STEM Magnet Camp

The purpose of the Jones Magnet STEM Summer Experience acclimates students to campus by engaging in the design process embedded in the magnet program coursework. Students will work through STEM-themed team activities facilitated by campus teachers. The camp will be organized by grade level for each day to allow students to form connections with grade-level peers. 

Eligibility: Jones Magnet Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Tuition: No cost to students

Dates/Times:

Day 1: Aug. 2 – 6th grade STEM camp

Day 2: Aug. 3 – 7th and 8th grade STEAM camp

9 a.m. – noon

Location: Jones Middle School and Jones Magnet STEM Wing

Transportation: No transportation provided

Meals: No meals provided

Zachry Cyber Magnet Camp

The purpose of the Zachry Cyber Magnet Summer Experience is to introduce new Magnet students to the Zachry Magnet culture, expectations, and staff while also providing a leadership opportunity for established Magnet students to lead elements of that on boarding.

Eligibility: Zachry Magnet incoming 6th-grade students 

Tuition: No cost to students

Dates/Times:

June 7 and June 8

9 a.m. – noon

Location: Zachry Middle School

Transportation: No transportation provided

Meals: No meals provided

Middle School CTE Bridge Camp

The Career & Technical Department will implement a summer experience for new middle school students. The camp will allow them to explore not only CTE middle school programs, but also high school CTE endorsements and program of study options available to them in NISD, but also engage in career and college readiness activities that will prepare them to be lifelong learners. Register here: FORM

Eligibility

Northside ISD Rising 6th Grade students

Tuition:

No cost to students

Dates/Times

June 12 – June 16

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Location

Briscoe and Rawlinson middle schools

Transportation: No transportation provided

Meals: No meals provided

Cosmetology Salon Camps

NISD Cosmetology students will continue their academic and skill-based instruction. Guest speakers and field trips will enhance this summer program. Students will earn state hours for participation. 

Eligibility:

Current NISD Cosmetology students (cap of 25 students per location)

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 5 – June 22 (M-Th)

June 19: Student/Staff holiday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Location:

Holmes and Jay cosmetology labs

Transportation: No transportation provided

Brandeis High School Construction Science Camp

The purpose of the Brandeis HS Construction Science Summer Experience is to work with students on understanding all the aspects of the construction POS and basic construction skills. Students will participate in hands-on activities by building several wood projects. 

Eligibility:

NISD rising 9th – 12th grade CTE students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 20 – 23

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

Brandeis HS Construction Lab

Transportation: No transportation provided

Clark HS Future Educator Camp

This camp will provide lessons and activities that are geared for the education world for any student interested in the education field such as teacher, counselor, administrator, coach, school psychologist, librarian, etc. 

Eligibility:

NISD 9-12th grade Clark HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 6-10

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location:

Clark High School Education Classroom

Transportation: No transportation provided

Clark High School Culinary Arts BBQ Camp

Start your summer off with some BBQ! Come and cook with the BBQ Culinary Camp and learn how to become the next grill master. You will learn basic barbeque skills to impress at your next summer get together. 

Eligibility:

NISD 9th – 12th grade Clark HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 6 - 10

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

Clark HS Culinary Lab

Transportation: No transportation provided

O’Connor High School VEX Robotics Camp

In this robotics engineering camp, students will start off with an introduction to the new season’s robotic challenge. Students will understand team roles and responsibilities of a competitive robotics team. They will learn how to use the engineering design process in problem solving for the new challenge Using the VEX Robotics Design System, students will build the “herobot” for the new season, participate in robotic programming challenges using sensors. Students will gain hands-on experience by learning to design their robots, get introduced to programming in C++, and participate in virtual and real-world challenges. By the end of the camp, students will have constructed and programmed a fully functional robot able to perform the new season’s challenge. 

Eligibility:

NISD rising 9th – 12th grade O’Connor HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

July 17 - 21, 2023

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

O’Connor HS

Transportation: No transportation provided

Sotomayor High School Intro to Forensic Science Camp

This camp will be an introduction to Forensic Science where students will get hands-on experience with a variety of techniques such as: lifting prints from surfaces, making castings of footprints, analyzing blood splatter, and more. Students will have class discussions on crime scene analysis and a brief history of forensic science while learning about careers in the field. Students will uncover evidence, learn investigative techniques, and complete hands-on labs. 

Eligibility:

NISD rising 9th – 12th grade Sotomayor HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 12 – 16

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

Sotomayor HS Forensic Science Lab

Transportation: No transportation provided

Sotomayor High School Robotics Camp

Attracting students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is a challenge that has been addressed at all levels of K-12 education. Outreach programs are designed with the goal of attracting talented and motivated young students into careers focused on STEM. Sessions will cover a new robotics and/computing topic each day including one build or interactive activity. 

Eligibility:

NISD rising 9th – 12th grade Sotomayor HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 12 – 16

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

Sotomayor HS Engineering Lab

Transportation: No transportation provided

Warren High School CTE Career Camp

What in the world do you want to be? Warren CTE teachers will be offering an innovative and project-based camp to help introduce students to the CTE programs of study in Technology and Family and Consumer Science (FCS) offered at Warren HS. 

Eligibility:

NISD rising 9th – 12th grade Warren HS students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 20 – 23

9 a.m. - noon   

Location:

Warren HS Web Development Lab & Residential Culinary Lab

Transportation: No transportation provided

High School UIW Health Science Experience

The purpose of the University of the Incarnate Word Healthcare Professionals Camp is to provide students an opportunity to learn about careers in the field of healthcare through classes, guest speakers, and hands-on activities. Additionally, students will be learning essential college and career readiness and leadership skills.

Eligibility:

Northside ISD rising 10th – 12th grade students

Tuition:

None

Dates/Times:

June 6, 2023

8:30am - 3:30pm

Location:

University of the Incarnate Word campus

Transportation: No transportation provided

Meals Lunch is provided by UIW

Elementary School ACE Learning Tree Summer Enrichment Experience

The ACE Learning Tree Summer Program will provide enrichment in the area of STEM, Project Based Learning and Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health (CATCH). This program will encourage

participation in the district’s elementary summer school program and reduce summer learning loss for children whose parents work and need a safe place during the afternoon hours. The program will host family engagement events showcasing student projects.

Students will be engaged in a variety of instructional and recreational activities designed to reinforce and encourage retention of academic & STEM skills, health & nutrition. Program Specialists will pre-register LT students and students interested in STEM, health & nutrition. Additionally, a family engagement event will be held to showcase projects created by students.

Eligibility

Learning Tree After School Program students in grades K - 5, students having an interest in participating in fun hands-on learning and students participating in the Elementary Summer School program are all given consideration.

Tuition

No tuition due to 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant

Dates/Times

12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

June 6-July 13

June 19: Student/Staff holiday 

Locations

Host Campus: Martin ES; Participating Campuses: Martin, Adams Hill, and Glenoaks 

Host Campus: Howsman ES; Participating Campuses: Colonies North, McDermott, Mead

Middle School ACE Learning Tree Summer Enrichment Experience

The ACE Club LT Summer Enrichment Program will provide camps including STEM, Physical Health and

Nutrition designed to promote retention of student academic skills, creativity and active participation in sports to enhance the quality of life. The program will also provide college readiness activities. The program will host family engagement events showcasing student projects.

Eligibility

Club LT After School Program students grades 6-8, students having an interest in participating in fun hands-on learning. Students participating in Club LT are given consideration.

Tuition

No tuition due to 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant

Dates/Times

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

June 6-July 13

June 19: Student/Staff holiday 

Location

Host Campus: Ross MS 

Participating Campuses: Rayburn, Ross, Jones, and Rudder

Tuition Based Camps

High school summer programming is designed to help students who might need to re-engage and reconnect in various programs, as well as those needing to accelerate the accumulation of credits or to retrieve a lost credit.

High School Credit Retrieval

The High School Credit Retrieval Program is a supplemental online program for students who have the opportunity to retrieve previously failed credits (due to a failing final grade and/or did not meet attendance parameters.)

Program Location: At all 12 comprehensive high school campus and Health Careers HS

Dates/Time:

June 12 – July 13 (M-Th)

6 Hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Student/staff holidays: June 19 and July 4

Transportation: Buses will be provided for students enrolled in the summer programs. Bus transportation routes will run to and from elementary feeder campuses to the high school. The morning routes will drop students off at the high school. Students released at the end of the morning session, may ride the bus from the high school to the feeder elementary. Students who wish to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions may ride the bus following the release of the afternoon session to be dropped off at the elementary feeders. (Students who can attend only the afternoon session must be brought to the high school and can ride the bus to the elementary feeder at the end of the afternoon session.)

Special needs transportation will be provided for students who have this related service documented in their ARD.

Transportation outside of Northside will not be provided by the district.

Meals Breakfast and lunch will be served at all campuses. Meals will be provided at no cost to students at Holmes, Jay, Marshall and Stevens high schools. 

High School Credit Acceleration

The High School Credit Acceleration Program is a supplemental online program for students who have the opportunity to accelerate credits due to a deficit and being over-aged.

Eligibility:

1. Seniors still requiring credits for August graduation
2. Credit Acceleration for credit deficient students.
   1. 2024 Cohort (current Juniors)
   2. 2025 Cohort (current Sophomores)

Program Location: At all 12 comprehensive high school campus and Health Careers HS

Dates/Time:

June 12 – July 13 (M-Th)

6 Hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Student/staff holidays: June 19 and July 4

Transportation: Buses will be provided for students enrolled in the summer programs. Bus transportation routes will run to and from elementary feeder campuses to the high school. The morning routes will drop students off at the high school. Students released at the end of the morning session, may ride the bus from the high school to the feeder elementary. Students who wish to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions may ride the bus following the release of the afternoon session to be dropped off at the elementary feeders. (Students who can attend only the afternoon session must be brought to the high school and can ride the bus to the elementary feeder at the end of the afternoon session.)

Special needs transportation will be provided for students who have this related service documented in their ARD.

Transportation outside of Northside will not be provided by the district.

Meals Breakfast and lunch will be served at all campuses. Meals will be provided at no cost to students at Holmes, Jay, Marshall and Stevens high schools. 

High School English as a Second Language (ESL) Summer Program

The summer school courses for high school English learners are taught by ESL certified teachers. The classes will develop fundamental skills in English academic language, literacy and social and leadership traits.

Teachers will provide appropriate linguistic support that English learners need to be successful in required courses for graduation, college and career. This summer learning opportunity is especially important to students who are over-aged and under-credited and came in late during the 2020-2021 school year. 

In addition, tutors will be provided to campuses with high numbers of ELs enrolled and attending Accelerated Instruction and/or Credit Retrieval to support low student-teacher ratio. Summer school tuition will be waived for students enrolled in any course needed. High school counselors will be working in conjunction with ESL teachers and the LPAC to determine summer recommendations. 

Eligibility

Students in Northside ISD high schools who have been identified as limited English proficient as defined by the Texas Education Code.

Dates/Time:

Session 1: June 12 - June 27 (M-Th) – 6 Hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Holiday: June 19

Students have the opportunity to earn two half credits

Session 2: June 28 - July 13 (M-Th) – 6 Hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Holiday: July 4

Students have the opportunity to earn two half credits

Location

ESL Summer School will be held at each comprehensive high school campus.

Transportation 

Transportation will be provided.

Meals Breakfast and lunch will be served at all campuses. Meals will be provided at no cost to students at Holmes, Jay, Marshall, and Stevens high schools. 

High School Credit Advancement

The High School Credit Advancement Summer Program provides High School students with an opportunity to accelerate a High School credit through online platforms.  The program is tuition-based and will be conducted via distance learning.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023

Eligibility:

Students wishing to obtain an additional half or full credit.

Credit Advancement approved courses:

• High School
  • ELA--English 3; English 4; Communication Applications
  • Science-- Environmental Systems
  • Math--Geometry
  • Social Studies—Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology
  • Other—Health
• Middle School (rising 9th grade students only)
  • Math – Geometry
  • Health

Tuition: Credit Advancement: Tuition $150 per semester ($300 for year-long course); Register with your school counselor

Dates/Times:

Session 1:  June 12 – June 27 (M-Th) – 5 hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – noon
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Holiday: June 19

Session 2:  June 28- July 13 (M-Th) – 5 hours per day

• AM Session: 9 a.m.- noon
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Holiday: July 4

Location: Hybrid

• Tests must be taken at the student’s home high school campus (rising 9th graders included)
• All other course material may be done virtually

Transportation Buses will be provided for students enrolled in the summer programs. Bus transportation routes will run to and from elementary feeder campuses to the high school. The morning routes will drop students off at the high school. Students released at the end of the morning session, may ride the bus from the high school to the feeder elementary. Students who wish to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions may ride the bus following the release of the afternoon session to be dropped off at the elementary feeders. (Students who can attend only the afternoon session must be brought to the high school and can ride the bus to the elementary feeder at the end of the afternoon session.)

Special needs transportation will be provided for students who have this related service documented in their ARD.

Transportation outside of Northside ISD will not be provided by the district.

Meals Breakfast and lunch will be served at all campuses. Meals will be provided at no cost to students at Holmes, Jay, Marshall and Stevens high schools. 

High School EOC Accelerated Instruction

High School EOC Accelerated Instruction is a supplemental program for students identified as at-risk according to the state’s criteria, who have failed an EOC exam. The course is designed to strengthen skills and knowledge of the five (5) EOC tested courses. Eighth grade students who failed the Algebra I EOC are eligible to attend the AI high school program where they will enroll for the following school year. The accelerated curriculum is based on individual student prior performance on the EOC test disaggregated by performance standards. Additionally, each course uses unit pre-tests to target instruction considered necessary for greater success. 

Eligibility: Any student who meets the state’s at-risk criteria and has not yet passed one or more of the EOC tests for a course already taken.

Tuition: No cost for students

Dates/Times:

June 5 – June 15 (M-Th)

• AM Session: 9 a.m. – noon
• PM Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Testing week: June 20 - 23

Location:

Classes will be held at each comprehensive high school and Health Careers HS

Transportation:

Buses will be provided for students enrolled in the summer programs. Bus transportation routes will run to and from elementary feeder campuses to the high school. The morning routes will drop students off at the high school.  Students released at the end of the morning session, may ride the bus from the high school to the feeder elementary. Students who wish to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions may ride the bus following the release of the afternoon session to be dropped off at the elementary feeders. (Students who can attend only the afternoon session must be brought to the high school and can ride the bus to the elementary feeder at the end of the afternoon session.)

Special needs transportation will be provided for students who have this related service documented in their ARD.   

Transportation outside of Northside will not be provided by the district.

Meals Breakfast and lunch will be served at all campuses. Meals will be provided at no cost to students at Holmes, Jay, Marshall and Stevens high schools. 

Middle school summer programming is designed for students to re-engage and re-connect through various programs and learning experiences. Offerings are designed to strengthen content and skills, accelerate coursework or to encourage students to engage in enrichment activities through Fine Arts, AVID, Athletics and Career and Technical opportunities. Most programs are for specific groups of students.  

Optional Extended Year Summer Program for Middle School students

Who is eligible: Students who have failed two or four core academic courses are eligible for this tuition-free program.

Dates/Times

Pre-registration for NISD students: May 11 - June 5

Classes held: June 6 – June 23 (Monday-Friday)

Student/Staff holiday – June 19

Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• First class: 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (5-minute break
• Enrichment: 9:50 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Second class: 10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:55 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
• Third class: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Summer School Sites & Feeder Campus

Transportation

Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus, and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to their designated campus site.

Meals

NISD Child Nutrition will provide breakfast and lunch at all campuses for no cost to the students.

Middle School Newcomer Literacy Academy Summer Program

The MS Newcomer Literacy Academy Summer Program is designed to provide specific support to newcomer/refugee students and increase academic success in the area of literacy, specifically on STAAR writing and reading. The program will also increase opportunities for EL to speak and write in order to impact scores on TELPAS Writing.

Eligibility

The student is identified as Newcomer Refugees at ALL middle schools sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.

Dates/Times

June 6 – 23 (Monday-Friday)

8:45 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.

Location

Marshall HS

Middle School Math Bridge Summer Program

Step Up to Advanced Math

Step Up to Advanced Math is a summer course designed for middle school students who have successfully completed a regular 6th grade math course and would like to enroll in Accelerated Pre-Algebra during the upcoming school year. Instruction and assessment in this program will focus on specific 7th grade TEKS in order to fulfill the prerequisite for Accelerated Pre-Algebra.

Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I 

Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I is a summer course designed for middle school students who have

successfully completed a regular 7th grade math course and would like to enroll in Advanced MS Algebra I during the upcoming school year. Instruction and assessment in this program will focus on 8th grade TEKS in order to fulfill the prerequisite for Advanced MS Algebra 1.

Eligibility

Step Up To Advanced Math: 6th grade students who have completed regular 6th grade math

Pathway to Advanced MS Algebra I: 7th grade students who have completed regular 7th grade math

Dates/Times:

Location:

Meals:

Meals provided by the district

Transportation:

Transportation provided

Middle School Communication Applications

The primary focus of Communication Applications (Comm Apps) is communication in professional and social contexts. In this class, students will develop a variety of skills that can be applied in many different situations. Some examples may include analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of one’s own and others’ communication, as well as solving problems and managing conflicts.

Students will earn a 0.5 high school credit for Comm Apps, which satisfies the Speech credit that is an NISD requirement for graduation. Major benefits of early participation and success in high school courses are that students gain a sense of efficacy and an improved understanding of high school requirements such as Endorsements, GPA, and rank points. In addition, as transition efforts into high school are improved, students are better prepared with skills necessary for both high school and post-secondary success. Finally, entering high school with this credit provides space in a student’s schedule in high school so that the students have an increased agility within the endorsements as well as opportunities to enroll in high-interest courses.

Eligibility

8th grade students who enrolled in an NISD middle school after the district cutoff date to receive HS credit for Communication Applications.

Dates/Times

June 6 - June 16 

8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location:

TBD

Transportation:

Transportation provided

Meals:

Meals provided by the district

Elementary Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade

Northside ISD is proud to offer one summer program for all PreK through 5th grade students to remediate, engage, and enrich students in meaningful learning experiences as an extension of the regular school year. 

Eligibility

K-5 students who are being retained or promoted with an Accelerated Instruction Plan (AIP), and all PK students  

Dates/Times:

• June 7-June 30
• 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Student/staff holiday: June 19

Summer School Sites: (20 sites) 

Transportation

Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus, and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to their designated campus site.

Meals

NISD Child Nutrition will provide breakfast and lunch at all campuses.

Elementary State Mandated Bilingual/ESL Program

A 120-hour state mandated elementary summer school program for English Learners in grades Pre-K and Kindergarten is available for students who are currently enrolled in a Bilingual or ESL program. English learners will receive explicit instruction to prepare them for the next grade level.

Eligibility: Pre-K and Kindergarten students who are enrolled in the NISD Bilingual or ESL Programs.

Dates/Times:

• June 7 – June 29
• 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Transportation: Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus, and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to cluster campuses.

Meals: NISD Child Nutrition will provide breakfast and lunch for cluster campuses. 

Elementary ESL Newcomer

An Elementary Summer School Program for eligible NISD first through fifth grade recent immigrant students who have not had consistent formal schooling, and have only been in the U.S. for one or two years.

Eligibility: Grades 1 through 5 asylee refugee students enrolled in a newcomer classroom at Carnahan, Colonies North, Glenoaks, Locke Hill,  or Mead elementary schools.

Dates/Times:

• June 8 – June 29
• 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Colonies North Elementary School

Transportation: Transportation will be provided for students who reside over two miles from their regular campus and will be provided for students from feeder campuses to cluster campuses.

Meals: NISD Child Nutrition will provide breakfast and lunch for all campuses that qualify.

The purpose of Extended School Year services is to address severe and substantial regression in children with disabilities in one or more acquired critical skills that cannot be recouped within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed eight weeks. 

Eligibility:

Extended School Year services are individualized instructional programs provided to eligible students with disabilities beyond the regular school year. ESY must be addressed annually for each student with a disability and services determined on an individual basis by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee. 

Dates/Times:

June 20 – 29;  July 17 – 27

Elementary: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.;  Secondary 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location:

Elementary: Murnin ES Secondary: Holmes HS

Transportation:

Special Needs transportation will be offered and/or provided for all students attending ESY