Our 2023 Summer Experience kicks off Tuesday, June 20 for all Columbus City Schools students. Here are a few more details to help you and your student have an unforgettable, immersive summer break.

Schedules

• Elementary & Middle School: Four-Week Program Runs June 20 - July 14

• High School: Six-Week Program Runs June 20 - July 28

• Elementary & Middle School Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

• High School Hours:  Monday - Thursday, Hours Vary by Building

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily to all students. 

• Extended Day Offered at All Elementary Schools from 1 - 5 p.m. (Space is Limited)

• No school Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Student Expectations

• School sites will provide all other supplies such as pens, paper, pencils, etc. 
• During the Summer Experience, students are expected to follow all the policies, rules, and guidelines outlined in the Guide to Student Success.

Transportation

• Yellow School Bus Transportation is provided this summer for the following students: 
• Elementary School students 
• Middle School students
• ONLY High School taking courses at Spruce Run. 

Transportation to Spruce Run

• Transportation for high school students registered for Spruce Run this summer will be provided Monday through Thursday.. 

• The bus will leave from AIMS at 8:30 a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m. 

• Suggested Dress for Spruce Run: Close-toed shoes, long pants or shorts, and knee socks to prevent ticks, a hat, and sunscreen applied at home.

Student Success Cards

The District is expanding its pilot Student Success Card program to additional school sites this summer. The CCS Success Card is a personalized ID featuring a photo, name, and ID number. Students will receive their student success card during the first week of the Summer Experience. The Student Success Card will be used for: 

• Board the school bus in mornings and afternoons
• Serve as ID during the school day
• Access online learning
• Check-out books from the Columbus Metropolitan Library
• Students must wear the Success Card each day.

Communicating with your Child’s Teacher and School

• Check your child’s backpack regularly for notes, fliers, and other information from your child’s teacher, including the teacher’s email address.

English as a Second Language Students

• ESL Intervention Specialists will be available at all school sites to assist ESL students in the classroom. 
• Parents can also reach out to the ESL Language Assistance Center: Summer Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
• Spanish- 614-365-5118 or 614-365-5334
• Arabic-  614-365-6920
• French- 614-365-5327
• Somali- 614-365-8972
• Nepali- 614-365-3105

Questions and Concerns

• For transportation questions, call the Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074 between 7 a.m - 4 p.m. on weekdays.
• Device issues, call the HelpDesk at 614-645-8425.
• For all other Summer Experience questions, call 614-365-5010.

Flyer in alternate languages: Arabic | French | Nepali | Somali | Spanish