Learning From Home Summer Programs

K-5 Summer Extension Program

This summer, all K-5 students across the district will have access to digital learning modules to continue their learning over the summer.  These pre-recorded video lessons and related tasks will bring students through thematic learning experiences in mathematics and literacy.  The modules will be made available to coincide with our Summer Extension Program which runs July 20 through August 7.  

In addition to offering the learning modules to all, students who have previously received specialized support through our RtI process will be invited to participate in a virtual classroom setting.  This program will use the learning modules to frame the learning of the day and will be paired with daily instruction from Harrison elementary teachers.  Students specifically invited to participate in the virtual classroom, will be: 

• Engaging with social, emotional, and academic games and experiences

• Participating in daily small group online math and literacy instruction 

• Receiving daily feedback 

• Engaging in a family celebration of your child's hard work 

Further information and enrollment forms will be sent directly to families of students invited to participate. Please contact Christian McCourtney, Supervisor of Elementary Education, at mccourtneyc@harrisoncsd.org, or Stephanie Goldman, Assistant Principal of Parsons, at goldmans@harrisoncsd.org, for more information. 

Elementary ENL Summer Program

English Language Learners in grades K-5 who need to strengthen their literacy skills while continuing their exposure to the English language are identified by their ENL teachers for participation in the program.  Using a thematic approach, students engage in a variety of literacy activities and hands-on experiences that allow them to acquire academic vocabulary, internalize grammatical structures, and practice using the English language in the four modalities of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. This program will consist of 2.5 hours daily sessions conducted online from July 20 to August 14.  Teachers will contact parents to invite students to enroll in this program. Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

ENL Jumpstart Program

English Language Learners in grades 4-12 who arrive late in the spring or during the summer months with very limited ability to understand the English language are invited to participate in these programs to develop basic interpersonal language skills that will enable them to ease their social and academic transition into the classroom.  Following a formal screening, students are identified and invited to participate in the program by their ENL teachers. This program will consist of 2 hour daily sessions conducted online from August 14-28. Teachers will contact parents to invite students to enroll in this program. Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

Middle School Extended Learning Seminars

Anticipating that some students have experienced a gap in their learning due to the school closure, a series of two-week online Extended Learning Seminars will be offered this summer to middle and high school students who need this support.  The purpose of these Extended Learning Seminars is to engage students in skill-based practice and explore concepts to help prepare them for the upcoming school year.  Students who are identified by their teachers as needing this support will be will be given the option of enrolling in up to one (1) of these two-week seminars per subject, which will meet two and one-half (2.5) hours per day, Monday through Thursday, with both synchronous and asynchronous teaching, based on a schedule established by the teacher.  July 6-17, July 20-31, and August 3-14.

Middle School Extended Learning Seminars

• Humanities Support: Middle school students are at a time in their lives where they are trying to figure out who they are. This two-week course is intended for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students to reinforce literacy skills through an exploration of identity and perspective. Students will work remotely in small groups, individually and with the teacher to develop critical reading skills as they closely read and analyze a variety of texts. In their exploration, students will practice writing claims and respond to fiction and non-fiction to demonstrate their understanding. 

• Mathematics Support: There will be separate programs for future 7th graders and future 8th graders. This engaging two-week course for students is designed to focus on core skills that are part of the compacted curriculum in grades 5-8 culminating with Algebra I.   Pre-teaching and re-teaching of math standards and foundational skills will be taught through synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods in a remote environment.  This course is criterion-based and targets students based on previous academic intervention services and grade point average.

• Special Education Support: This middle school summer extension multi-graded program for rising 7th-9th grade SGI students (identified by SGI special educators) will provide skill-based support for special education students in Literacy and Math. These two-week modules will focus on continuing to refine students' skills in decoding, reading comprehension, written expression, math computation and math problem solving. 

Dates: July 6-17, July 20-31, and August 3-14, Monday through Thursday
Times: Synchronous and asynchronous teaching; schedule established by the teacher
Location: Online
Please contact Mr. Scott Fried, LMK Principal, at frieds@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

ENL Summer Writing Academy

This program is for 6-10th grade English Language Learners who need to further develop their writing and speaking skills. Teachers nominate students who have struggled in these areas during the year to be the primary participants in the program.This Offering focuses around the inquiry process to help students refine their research skills using noodletools to track their research and sources from our library databases. Students select their own topics based on issues around the world and use  this content to develop written pieces that are then presented to a committee of peers and parents. This program will consist of 2.5 hours daily sessions conducted online from July 20 to August 14. Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

ENL Jumpstart Program

English Language Learners in grades 4-12 who arrive late in the spring or during the summer months with very limited ability to understand the English language are invited to participate in these programs to develop basic interpersonal language skills that will enable them to ease their social and academic transition into the classroom. Following a formal screening, students are identified and invited to participate in the program by their ENL teachers. This program will consist of 2 hour daily sessions conducted online from August 14-28. Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

High School Extended Learning Seminars

Anticipating that some students have experienced a gap in their learning due to the school closure, a series of two-week online Extended Learning Seminars will be offered this summer to middle and high school students who need this support.  The purpose of these Extended Learning Seminars is to engage students in skill-based practice and explore concepts to help prepare them for the upcoming school year.  Students who are identified by their teachers as needing this support will be will be given the option of enrolling in up to one (1) of these two-week seminars per subject, which will meet two and one-half (2.5) hours per day, Monday through Thursday, with both synchronous and asynchronous teaching, based on a schedule established by the teacher.   

High School Extended Learning Seminars

• Humanities Module: How is our identity shaped? What makes us who we are? This course is intended to reinforce students’ literacy skills through an exploration of identity in America.  Through an interdisciplinary inquiry, students will enhance their ability to analyze texts, organize written responses, and support thinking with evidence. These skills will be instrumental to ensure success on upcoming state assessments such as the English, Global and US Regents. 

• Science Module: Experimentation is the best way to learn science!  This course will support students by reinforcing scientific skills and processes through fun, exploratory investigations.  As a result, students will sharpen their writing and analysis skills, become more confident in following scientific practices, and gain deeper understandings of scientific concepts in preparation for September.

• Mathematics Module: Students will engage in practice to develop foundational and exploratory mathematical skills designed to strengthen student’s mathematical reasoning and understanding. Common areas of struggle for students will be highlighted and alternative problem solving strategies will be explored.  

Dates: July 6-17, July 20-31, and August 3-14, Monday through Thursday
Times: Synchronous and asynchronous teaching; schedule established by the teacher
Location: Online
Please email Ms. Marina Moran, Smmer School Principal, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

Harrison Summer School Credit Recovery Program

This 6-week online summer school program is designed to help students who were not successful in one or more of their classes to strengthen skills and earn course credit, which will ensure that students remain on track to graduate with their class.  Summer School classes will include (subject to enrollment):

• English Grades 9, 10, & 11 

• Global Studies 9, 10

• Living Environment (Biology)

• Earth Science

• Algebra

Dates: July 6- August 14 (Monday-Thursday)
Times:  Scheduled synchronous sessions combined with independent practice and one-on-one conferences with instructor
Location: Online
Please email Ms. Marina Moran, Smmer School Principal, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

IB Diploma Programme Candidate Orientation

This two-day orientation is required for rising Juniors that have chosen to become full IB Diploma Candidates. Participants will learn about expectations and obligations for both the IB academic subject areas and core areas of the DP Program, as well as the requirements for the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) component and the Extended Essay requirement.  Please email Dr. Chris Tyler, IB Coordinator at tylerc@harrisoncsd.org, for more information.

Dates: Monday, August 24th and Tuesday, August 25th
Times: 11:00 – 3:00
Location: Online

Extended Essay Research Workshop

This workshop is intended for IB Diploma candidates currently working on their extended essays.  Students will have the opportunity to receive feedback and coaching in a supportive environment as they continue the extended essay process. Please email Ms. Marlene Colonna, Director of Social Studies, at colonnam@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

Dates: August 26, 27, 31 & September 1
Times: 9:00 – 12:00
Location: Online

IB Economics Workshop

The IB Economics Workshop is intended to help students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by economists and to prepare for the IB Economics SL class.  The two-day workshop is designed in four discrete sessions, involving topics such as microeconomics and international trade. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions but may register for as few as one.  Please contact Ms. Marlene Colonna, Director of Social Studies, at 630-3147 for more information. Please email Ms. Marlene Colonna, Director of Social Studies, at colonnam@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

Session #1: August 31, 8:00-11:00
Session #2 August 31, 12:00-3:00
Session #3: September 1, 8:00-11:00
Session #4: September 1, 12:00-3:00
Location: Online

AP World Institute

The AP World Institute is intended to help students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians and to prepare for their first AP experience.  The two-day institute is designed in four discrete sessions, each exploring different topics and skills that are central to the AP World History curriculum.  Students are encouraged to attend all sessions but may register for as few as one or any combination that best suits their needs.  Further information and enrollment forms will be sent directly to families of students enrolled to take AP World History. Please email Ms. Marlene Colonna, Director of Social Studies, at colonnam@harrisoncsd.org for more information.

Dates: August 27 & 28
Times: Session 1:  8:00 – 11:00 OR Session 2: 12:00 – 3:00
Location: Online

College Essay Workshop

During this virtual workshop, rising Seniors are given an opportunity to work on their college essay, an integral part of the college application process.  From identifying a focus for your essay to developing your ideas and refining your prose, this interactive workshop will provide you the opportunity to begin the process of crafting your college essay. During this online workshop, teachers will lead small group live sessions, share best writing strategies, and provide personalized feedback on your writing.   Please contact Dr. Jaimie Kanter, Director of ELA, at kanterj@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

Dates: Monday, July 13, 2020 - Thursday, July 16, 2020
Live Small Group Sessions: 10:00-11:00 daily with independent practice & feedback sessions individually scheduled 
Location: Online

ENL Summer Writing Academy

This program is for 6-10th grade English Language Learners who need to further develop their writing and speaking skills. Teachers nominate students who have struggled in these areas during the year to be the primary participants in the program.This Offering focuses around the inquiry process to help students refine their research skills using noodletools to track their research and sources from our library databases. Students select their own topics based on issues around the world and use  this content to develop written pieces that are then presented to a committee of peers and parents. This program will consist of 2.5 hours daily sessions conducted online from July 20 to August 14.  Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.  

ENL Jumpstart Program

English Language Learners in grades 4-12 who arrive late in the spring or during the summer months with very limited ability to understand the English language are invited to participate in these programs to develop basic interpersonal language skills that will enable them to ease their social and academic transition into the classroom. Following a formal screening, students are identified and invited to participate in the program by their ENL teachers. This program will consist of 2 hour daily sessions conducted online from August 14-28. Please contact Ms. Marina Moran, Director of World Languages & ENL, at moranm@harrisoncsd.org for more information.