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STEM Camp Registration Due Friday, June 14

June 5, 2013

Get A Grip on Robotics with STEM

Free STEM Camp 2013

(Funded by the Suffolk Education Foundation)

July 15 – 18, 2013
or
July 22 – 25, 2013
at King’s Fork Middle School

for  Current 5th-, 6th-, 7th- and 8th-Graders

Free to Students

Students will build their own robotic arm and bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to life. Through hands-on activities and team work, students will create and operate robotic arms to get a grip on Hydraulics, Simple Machines, Robotics, Team Work, Physics, Engineering, Cartesian Coordinate Systems, Basic Programming, and more.

The STEM Camp is for current 5th- through 8th-graders who are interested in robotics.  Students will integrate science, technology, engineering, and math skills to construct a robot.  The one-week camp will be offered twice during the month of July.  After the review of application forms, students will be notified via the email address provided on the application of their acceptance into the camp and the week that has been assigned.  Link here for a flyer.

 

 

A part of the application process requires a recommendation from the applicants’ current counselor and current math and science teachers.  The completed application form is due on June 14, 2013, as well as the recommendation forms. Paper copies of the application are also available in each elementary and middle school guidance office.

 

 

Schedule:

  • Monday – Thursday
  • Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
  • Lunch and Physical Activity: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.

 

Summer School Information Available

May 8, 2013

Link here for a PDF of this snapshot.

Suffolk Public Schools 2013 Summer School Programs Snapshot

For more information, call 925-6750

Elementary School Remedial Program    - Mack Benn, Jr. Elem. School

July 2 – July 30, 2013 … Monday – Thursday …   9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p. m.

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Middle School Remedial Program   - King’s Fork Middle School

July 2 – July 30, 2013 … Monday – Thursday …  8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Middle school summer application will be mailed (if applicable) or available at your child’s school.
Link here for printable PDF brochure about Middle School summer school.
Information on Bus Routes will be posted here when available.

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Link here for printable PDF information sheet about High School summer school
Link here for printable PDF brochure about High School summer school

High School Program    – King’s Fork High School

June 26 – July 31, 2013 … Monday – Thursday

  • Repeat Courses:   AM session:  7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  …  PM session:   Noon – 4:00 p.m.
  • New Courses:  7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.    Break 11:30 – Noon  (lunch not provided)
  • NOTE: English 12 and Government (New and Repeat) are virtual/blended courses and will meet twice a week following the time schedules listed above.
  • Graduation Ceremonies:  August 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., KFHS Auditorium

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High School Standards of Learning (SOL) Academy    - King’s Fork High School
July 8 – July 18, 2013 … Monday – Thursday  …   9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Link here for the SOL Academy registration form.

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Other Programs

Extended School Year (ESY) Program             ESY held at Elementary, Middle and High Sites July 2, 2013 – July 30, 2013  … Monday – Thursday
Elementary Student Hours:  9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Secondary Student Hours:  8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Summer Transitional and Enrichment Program in Reading
3 Sites: Creekside Elem., Elephant’s Fork Elem., Southwestern Elem.
August 5 – 15, 2013… Monday – Thursday   … 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Summer Assignments & Reading Lists Available

June 13, 2013

Now Available …

 

 

New Graduation Requirements for Rising 9th-Graders

June 6, 2013

Suffolk Public Schools is committed to preparing our students with the skills they will need to adapt to a rapidly changing world. New local and state graduation requirements will be implemented for rising ninth grade students, beginning September 2013 and beyond.  The new requirements will contribute to and enhance our students’ ability to accomplish their educational, personal, and career goals.

Link here for details.

 

New requirements include:

  • Community Services
  • Virtual Course
  • Industry Credentials
  • Academic & Career Plans

New School Start Times Begin Sept. 3

June 13, 2013

New School Hours for 2013-14
Starting September 3, 2013


Middle School … 7:25 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

  •    Forest Glen
  •    John F. Kennedy
  •    John Yeates
  •    King’s Fork Middle
  •    Turlington Woods
    (Parent drop-off no earlier than 7:00 a.m.)
    (Early Dismissal – 11:20 a.m.)

 


High School … 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

  •    King’s Fork High
  •    Lakeland
  •    Nansemond River
    (Parent drop-off no earlier than 8:00 a.m.)
    (Early Dismissal – 12:25 p.m.)

 

Elementary “A” … 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

  •    Booker T. Washington 
  •    Elephant’s Fork
  •    Kilby Shores
  •    Northern Shores
  •    Oakland
  •    Southwestern
    (Parent drop-off no earlier than 8:00 a.m.)
    (Early Dismissal – 12:15 p.m.)

 

Elementary “B” …  9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  •    Creekside
  •    Driver
  •    Florence Bowser
  •    Hillpoint
  •    Mack Benn, Jr.
  •    Nansemond Parkway
    (Parent drop-off no earlier than 8:45 a.m.)
    (Early Dismissal – 1:00 p.m.)


Call your child’s school for more information.  Thank you for your attention to this important change. 

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