What is CLASS (Continue Learning Across Summer Session)?

A summer program that offers:

• In-person credit recovery courses for English, Science, and ELL

• Online credit recovery Edgenuity courses for Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and PE/Health

• SAT prep Edgenuity course (non-credit)

• In-person Transition to WHS class for students new to WHS

Who is eligible to attend?

Open to registered Wethersfield Public School Students, incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Wethersfield High School Students

Where?

Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT

What is the cost?

• Transition to WHS course is free

• All other courses are $50 each

When?

• In-Person credit-bearing courses (English, Science, and ELL) will run July 5-28, 2022

  • • Monday through Thursday (no class on Mon. July 4th)

    • 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

• Online Edgenuity courses will run July 5 - July 28, 2022

• Transition to WHS course will run the month of July (one session per student), from 9 am to 12 pm:

  • • Tuesday, July 5

    • Wednesday, July 6

    • Thursday, July 7

    • Monday, July 11

    • Tuesday, July 12

    • Wednesday, July 13

    • Thursday, July 14

Some WHS classes require prerequisite courses. In certain cases, students need to pass a CLASS summer course before taking the next year's course. Please contact school counselors for information about which courses require prerequisites.

How do I register?

• Complete the below Google Form for your requested course(s)

  • • In-person credit recovery course

    • Online Edgenuity credit recovery courses (English, Social Studies, Math, Science, PE/Health)

    • Online Edgenuity non-credit SAT prep class

    • In-person Transition to WHS class

When does registration occur?

• Until June 23, 2022 or when classes are full.

How do I submit payment?

• $50 for each course (except the Transition to WHS course)

  • Checks payable to "WPS Escrow" (with child's name on memo line)

  • Mail to:

Stephanie McKenna

Wethersfield High School

411 Wolcott Hill Rd.

Wethersfield, CT 06109

• No cost for Transition to WHS class (for incoming 9th graders and new students)

• Note: prices will be reduced for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Please email Stephanie McKenna with any financial concerns smckenna@wethersfield.me.

Is each course guaranteed to run?

• Some courses could be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

• Students may not be enrolled if too many students sign up for the same class; students who are enrolled first will have priority.

• Parents/guardians will be contacted if the class is cancelled or overenrolled.

How many courses can a student take?

Students can take a maximum of two CLASS courses. Students taking an in-person class can take one online Edgenuity course, or students can take two online Edgenuity courses.

How will credit-recovery courses appear on the student's transcript?

Students will receive a letter grade for credit-recovery courses. The credit-recovery course and letter grade will both appear on the student's transcript. The original course (taken during the school year) and its final grade year will remain on the transcript. The summer school credit-recovery course will appear in addition to the original course. Summer school credit-recovery courses do not count towards a student's GPA.

Some WHS classes require prerequisite courses. In certain cases, students need to pass a CLASS summer course before taking the next year's course. Please contact school counselors for information about which courses require prerequisites.

What are the rules and regulations of CLASS?

Students should abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of WHS, as stated in the WHS Student/Parent Handbook. Violation of these rules, including the attendance policy, may result in immediate dismissal from the CLASS program. Any offense that would cause a student to be suspended during the regular school year will result in student’s immediate dismissal from the WHS CLASS program. WHS books and materials must be returned at the end of the course. Students are expected to bring their school-issued chromebooks to class.

What is the difference between the Transition to WHS course and the summertime freshmen orientation?

The school-led WHS orientation is a one-day session at the end of the summer. Incoming freshmen will meet WHS administrators and learn about their new school. WHS seniors will give a tour of WHS to 9th graders and students new to WHS. Students will learn about different clubs, sports, and activities. On orientation day, staff will be in the building, so students may be able to meet some of their teachers that day. Almost all 9th graders attend this orientation.

The Transition to WHS course is a one-day session (9 am to 12 pm) led by a WHS teacher. During this course, students will:

• take smaller, more personalized tours

• walk a typical schedule

• compare and contrast SDMS vs. WHS

• compare/contrast underclassmen vs. upperclassmen

• get a better understanding of credits

• receive information about the class advisor

• meet and greet with athletics and administration

• learn about support staff including school counselor and what to expect during the freshman interview

• have a Google Classroom of resources to walk away with