Da Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE) stay saying dat schools goin’ get choke options fo’ keiki fo’ learn an’ have fun during da summa time. ?
“Our schools wen work hard fo’ come up wit’ all kine programs fo’ catch da interest of our keiki who need help an’ da ones who like try new stuffs,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi stay saying.
Hayashi talk more ’bout dis. “We stay all excited dat da keiki goin’ get chance fo’ learn an’ try new tings during da summa,” Hayashi stay adding.
HIDOE get summa programs fo’ all da grades an’ skills. Get everyting from one transition program fo’ da new kindergartners to paid internships fo’ da graduating seniors. ?
Da programs goin’ be offered to da keiki wit’ da five kine models below.
- Official Summa School ? Da HIDOE summa school stay help da keiki wit’ extra stuff fo’ learning, fixing grades, get more credits, an’ mo’ fo’ grades K-12. Da high school keiki (grades 9-12) can also sign up fo’ learn online wit’ Hawai’i Online Courses (HOC). ?? Check HERE fo’ see wat stay available dis summa.
- School-based Summa Learning Hubs ? Da summa learning hubs stay made fo’ da school or complex area, an’ stay based on da keiki’s needs. Get remediation, credit recovery, intervention, enrichment, an’ transition programs. Da program dates an’ kine models goin’ be different fo’ each school. Fo’ mo’ info an’ one map of da current HIDOE school-based summa learning hubs, go HERE
- Kindergarten Summa Start ?️ Da Summa Start Kindergarten Transition Program stay providing one free summa class fo’ da new incoming kindergartners who no mo’ preschool experience. At da keiki’s future elementary school, da program goin’ help ’em wit’ school tings, an’ make ’em feel mo’ confident an’ independent. ? Check HERE fo’ find out which schools get ’em.
- Specialized Student Support ? Da keiki who need special kine help get extra learning opportunities. Get programs like Extended School Year (ESY), English Learner Extended Learning Opportunities, Special Support Programs fo’ da keiki wit’ disabilities, an’ Alternative Learning Program Support an’ Services (ALPSS).
- Accelerated Learning ? Da Early College programs, wea HIDOE an’ da University of Hawai’i system work togedda, goin’ be fo’ grades 9-12. Da keiki who qualify can earn college credits an’ finish high school at da same time (dual credit) if dey pass da classes.
- College, Career, and Community Learning ???? Get opportunities like summa internships from HIDOE state office or da ones dat schools set up, plus transition an’ on-ramp programs fo’ da high school keiki who stay getting ready fo’ college an’ future careers. ?
No mattah wat yo’ keiki stay into, get choke chances fo’ fun, learning, an’ meet new friends. ? So, dis summa, da keiki goin’ have plenny options fo’ try new tings an’ grow, all while enjoying da break from school. ??️ Make sure yo’ keiki no miss out on all da good kine activities HIDOE get fo’ dem dis summa! ??
NOW IN ENGLISH
?? Summer Fun Awaits ?: HIDOE Announces Exciting Programs for Kids ?
The Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has announced that schools will continue to offer a wide range of engaging summer learning opportunities for kids.?
“Our schools have worked hard to design a variety of programs that attract the interest of both our vulnerable students and students seeking to explore new interests,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi.
Hayashi elaborated further, “We are excited that students will have access to learning support and enrichment opportunities throughout the upcoming summer months.”
HIDOE summer programs cater to all grade and skill levels. Offerings range from a transition program for incoming kindergartners to paid summer internships for graduating seniors.?
The programs will be offered to students via the five models described below:
- Official Summer School ? The official HIDOE summer school program aims to provide supplementary instruction for student enrichment, remediation, credit advancement, or credit recovery purposes for grades K-12. High school students (grades 9-12) also have the opportunity to register for summer learning through Hawai’i Online Courses (HOC). For a list of current summer school offerings, visit HERE.
- School-based Summer Learning Hubs ? Summer learning hubs are designed at the school or complex area level based on student needs. Instruction includes remediation or credit recovery, intervention, enrichment, and transition programs. Program dates and instructional models will vary by school. For more information and a map of current HIDOE school-based summer learning hubs, please visit HERE.
- Kindergarten Summer Start ?️ The Summer Start Kindergarten Transition Program provides a free summer classroom experience for incoming kindergartners with little or no preschool experience. Hosted at the child’s anticipated elementary school, the program focuses on student behaviors and school routines to increase students’ confidence and foster a sense of independence. For a list of participating schools, visit HERE.
- Specialized Student Support ? Extended learning opportunities are available for students needing specialized services and support. These programs include Extended School Year (ESY), English Learner Extended Learning Opportunities, Special Support Programs for students with disabilities, and Alternative Learning Program Support and Services (ALPSS).
- Accelerated Learning ? Early College programs, a collaboration between the HIDOE and the University of Hawai’i system, are offered to students in grades 9-12 for accelerated learning. Eligible students can earn college credits while satisfying high school diploma requirements (dual credit) upon successful course completion.
- College, Career, and Community Learning ???? Opportunities include summer internships sponsored by the HIDOE state office or internships arranged by the school, as well as transition and on-ramp programs to support high school students preparing for post-secondary education and careers.
No matter what your child is interested in, there are plenty of opportunities for fun, learning, and making new friends.
