Summer Bridge
A Gateway to Success
Imagine a program designed to keep the spark of learning alive during the sunny days of summer. Summer Bridge is all about preventing the dreaded summer slide—that period between May and August when students might forget some of what they learned. By engaging students in fun and educational activities, Summer Bridge ensures that they return to school in the fall ready to hit the ground running.
Teachers benefit too! With less time spent on reviewing old material, they can dive straight into new lessons, making the classroom experience more dynamic and exciting. Plus, students get a head start on the upcoming school year, feeling confident and prepared to tackle new challenges.
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Summer Bridge Framework 2023 vs 2024
SUMMER BRIDGE 2023
AREA MODEL SCHOOLS
- 24 Summer Bridge Sites
ACADEMICS
- High Leverage Standards (HLS) and Common Curriculum for each grade level, K-5
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
- Principal invitation - Students who have academic gaps
HIGH IMPACT TUTORING
- Tutoring for Math and Literacy (3rd-5th)
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
- Four week session - 5.5 instructional hours - 1 hour of Enrichment - 1 hour of SEL
ENRICHMENT
- Open invitation to Community Partners
SUMMER BRIDGE 2024
AREA MODEL SCHOOLS
- 15 Summer Bridge Sites
ACADEMICS
- Revised HLS and created Common Curriculum units and assessments for each grade level, (K-8), with provided PD in Literacy and Math. Implemented Project Based Learning K-8
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
- Common criteria for inviting/selecting students
- Centralized Enrollment Process
HIGH IMPACT TUTORING
- Tutoring for Math and Literacy (3rd-5th)
- Tutoring for Math (6th-8th) at all MS Sites
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
- Elementary: 4 or 6 week session - 5.5 instructional hours
- Middle and High Schools: 4 week session with 5.5 hours
ENRICHMENT
- Cross Curricular - Academic objective toward enrichment
66% Increase in Students Participating From 2023-2024; 1,345 More Students
Students Enrolled 2023
- Elementary: 1049
- Middle School: 234
- High School: 736
Total Numbers Enrolled: 2,019
Students Enrolled in 2024
- Elementary: 1168
- Middle School: 259
- High School 1st Session: 1009
- High School 2nd Session: 539
- Tesla 3rd Session: 318
- Spark K-11: 71
Total Number Enrolled: 3,364
Summer Bridge by the Numbers: STAFF
Staff Involved in 2023
- Building Principals: 24
- Certified Staff 312
- Paraprofessionals: 105
Staff Involved in 2024
- Building Principals: 27
- 13 Full duration of program; 14 shared position
- Teaching Staff: 250
- 183 Full duration of program; 67 shared positions
- Mental Health and LTEs: 41
- Paraprofessionals: 75
- 68 Full duration of program; 7 shared positions
- Teachers in Residence: 5
Summer Bridge was effective in moving 5th graders closer to grade level and 8th graders out of well below grade level:
- 2-5 Summer Bridge Eureka Math Proficiency
- Summer Bridge was effective in improving specific math skill performance across all grade levels and sites
- 3rd grade students scoring Proficient and Above GREW 18%
- 5th grade students scoring Proficient and Above GREW 24%
Summer Bridge High School Recovery and Academic Support 2023
Coronado
- Students earned 506 total credits
Doherty
- Students earned 356 total credits
Palmer
- Students earned 451 total credits
Mitchell
- Students earned 83 total credits
Summer Bridge High School Recovery and Academic Support 2024
Coronado
- Students earned 381 total credits
Doherty
- Students earned 350 total credits
Palmer
- Students earned 266 total credits
Mitchell
- Students earned 56 total credits
Digital
- Students earned 267 total credits
Tesla
- Students earned 556 total credits
- *Spark students earned 58 total credits
District 11 Jump Start 2024
Rising Kindergarten
- Helps students gain the skills and confidence needed to be ready for success in school
- become familiar with school routines and procedures
- Assess students in Literacy and Numeracy skills to provide optimal class placements for students
- Helps lessen parent stress and anxiety
Rising 6th
- Activities that will help address the concerns of students and parents as they make the transition from Elementary to Middle School
- Combination of academic and social activities
- Opening Lockers
- Meeting Teachers
- Navigating the cafeteria
- Making new friends
- Expectation of their new school
Rising 9th
- Provides incoming Freshmen with skills and knowledge to transition from Middle School to High School
- Combination of academic and social activities
- Learns the expectation of High School
- Build relationships with peers and staff
- Develop strategies for success in their new environment
ELA/Reading Proficiency
ELA Student Performance Shows Positive Growth: 18% Improve 1 Level or More, Similar to 2023 Results
2-8 Summer Bridge Results - ELA/Reading Proficiency (State Benchmark)
2024
2023
Changes by performance level:
- Did Not Yet Meet (far below grade level) - SHRUNK 3.2% compared to 3.7% in 2023
- Partially Met Expectations (below grade level) - SHRUNK 2.2% compared to 1.9% in 2023
- Approaching Grade Level - GREW 2.3% compared to 5.4% in 2023
- Meets & Exceeds Grade Level - GREW 3% compared to 0% in 2023
- 18% improved at least 1 performance level
Math Proficiency
Math Performance: 15% Improve 1 Level or More, but Generally Underperform 2023 Results
2-8 Summer Bridge Results - Math Proficiency (State Benchmark)
2024
2023
Changes by performance level:
- Did Not Yet Meet (far below grade level) - SHRUNK 5.1% compared to 8.7% in 2023
- Partially Met Expectations (below grade level) - remained flat compared to 2.4% in 2023
- Approaching Grade Level - GREW 1.7% compared to 2.6% in 2023
- Meets & Exceeds grade level - number of students GREW 3% compared to 0% in 2023