- Columbus City Schools
- Summer Experience FAQs
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What is the Summer Super Scholars Academy?
The Summer Super Scholars Academy is an additional learning opportunity open to all Columbus City Schools first and second graders enrolled in Summer Experience, and it extends their weekly activities to five days of immersive learning. In addition to the enrichment happening Monday through Thursday, these students will continue to increase foundational reading, writing, and math skills centered around the Friday theme of "Super Scholars." Students will attend the Super Scholars Academy at their registered Monday-Thursday site and follow the same arrival and dismissal schedules.
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When is the 2022 Summer Experience?
This year’s Summer Experience will take place over six weeks, and it runs June 21 through July 28. Students will attend sites Monday through Thursday each week.
- Elementary and Middle School: 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- High School: 7:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
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When are the registration dates for this year’s Summer Experience?
Summer Experience registrations opens March 15, and families should register their students by May 20.
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How do I register my student for Summer Experience?
Applications for the 2022 Summer Experience can be found and submitted in Parent Portal.
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Will my Summer Experience site remain the same for the entire six week program?
Yes. Once you’ve selected your Summer Experience site, it will remain the same for the entire summer program and it cannot be changed.
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Is Summer Experience only open to current Columbus City Schools students?
Yes. This year’s Summer Experience is only open to students who were enrolled in CCS for the 2021-2022 school year.
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When registering in Parent Portal, do I register my student based on their current grade or the grade they will enter in the 2022-2023 school year?
The student should be registered based on their grade for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Will transportation be provided for Summer Experience?
Yes. CCS will provide free transportation to Summer Experience school sites, partner sites, and mini camp destinations. Transportation will be provided regionally based on your student’s Summer Experience site, and families will be prompted to select a designated pick-up and drop-off location when registering in Parent Portal.
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Can I change my pick-up and drop-off location after Summer Experience starts?
No, transportation is determined at registration and cannot be changed.
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Who do I contact if I have transportation-related questions?
Please call the Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074 between 7 a.m - 4 p.m. on weekdays.
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Will meals be provided?
Yes. Free daily meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided to all students.
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Will students take part in the same activities at every Summer Experience site?
No. Summer Experience delivers six weeks of hands-on enrichment, and the themes and activities will vary based on the school site.
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Can students participate in Summer Experience virtually?
The 2022 Summer Experience will be hosted in-person at school and partner sites. ONLY high school students have the opportunity to enroll in a virtual Summer Experience program. High school students will be able to participate in virtual credit recovery or credit advancement programs.
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Can my students make up previously failed coursework during Summer Experience?
Only high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in credit recovery. Students can enroll at an in-person site or virtually through Apex.
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Will End-of-Course testing be offered this summer?
Yes. End-of-Course Ohio State Testing (OST) will be offered for high school students. Students must pre-register by June 22: HS Summer Testing Registration.
