Lynchburg City Schools will be offering a variety of 2023 summer programming for students in grades PreK-12. Invitations for most programs will be sent home to eligible students with 3rd quarter report cards. For all programs except high school online new credit courses, students will attend each week and are at no cost unless otherwise specified in the program description below. Transportation will be provided as well as breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. All summer programs will be closed in honor of the holiday on July 4, 2023.
Elementary School
LCS - YMCA Summer Power Scholars Academy (Elementary School)
Dates: June 13-July 14* (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Locations: BHS, PES & RSP
Registration: (closed May 19)
The elementary school Summer Power Scholars Academy will be offered to selected LCS PreK-5th grade students. Only students receiving a teacher recommendation may enroll. This program will operate 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is designed to provide additional support to students who are no more than 1 or 2 grade levels behind in reading and/or math. Mornings will focus on academics and afternoons will be filled with enrichment activities. Program sites will include the following elementary schools:
Bedford Hills Elementary (hosting students from Bedford Hills, Linkhorne, and Paul Munro)
(434) 515-5210
Perrymont Elementary (hosting students from Perrymont, Heritage, Sandusky, and Sheffield)
(434) 515-5250
R. S. Payne Elementary (hosting students from R. S. Payne, Bass, Dearington, and T. C. Miller)
(434) 515-5270
* Dates for Bass Elementary School students: June 13-July 7 at RSP
Elementary School Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: SHF
Registration: (closed May 19)
The Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program will be offered for our rising K-5th grade students who are recommended for acceleration in reading and math. This program will operate 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grade K-2 will focus on enrichment opportunities. Grades 3-5 will experience acceleration in project-based STREAM activities. Division site will be located at Sheffield Elementary School.
Camp Encanto
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: SHF
Registration: (closed May 19)
Division-wide summer learning program option for all enrolled elementary students who perform above or below the parameters to qualify for invitation to the LCS - YMCA Power Scholars Academy or PETAL Program. This camp will focus on targeted reading and math skills in the morning and STEAM enrichment in the afternoon. EL support staff will be provided; EL students will be invited to attend. Program offerings, for this camp, are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Division site will be located at Sheffield Elementary School.
Middle School
LCS - YMCA Summer Power Scholars Academy (Middle School)
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: LMS
Registration: (closed May 19)
The middle school Summer Power Scholars Academy will be offered to selected LCS 6th-8th grade students. Only students receiving a teacher recommendation may enroll. This program will operate 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is designed to provide additional support to students who are no more than 1 or 2 grade levels behind in literacy and/or math. Mornings will focus on academics and afternoons will be filled with enrichment activities. Program site will be Linkhorne Middle School.
Middle School Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: LMS
Registration: (closed May 19)
The Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program will be offered for rising 6th-8th grade students recommended for project-based learning and enrichment in both reading and math. Division site will be located at Linkhorne Middle School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
High School
High School Senior Intensive Session (seniors only)
Dates: June 5-16
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Two-week intensive study opportunity for current 12th grade students who need to repeat a full year course for credit. Students will engage in learning by using a combination of teacher facilitated lessons and Edgenuity. Students who are successful in earning credit at the end of the two-week intensive will not attend the full summer High School Credit Recovery Program.
High School Credit Recovery Program
Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Registration: Summer HS Credit Recovery Program online registration (closes May 26)
This program is for current 9th-12th grade students needing to repeat a full year course for credit. Students will engage in learning by using a combination of teacher facilitated lessons and Edgenuity. There is no cost to attend. Division site will be located at Heritage High School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
LCS Summer Registration will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Heritage High School. Summer Registration Day attendance is required for all high school students who need to attend the High School Credit Recovery Program to fulfill course requirements.
SOL Academy
Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Registration: Summer SOL Academy online registration (closes May 26)
This program is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have passed a course but failed the associated SOL Test. There are designated weeks for specific content area remediation time with taking the SOL Test at the end of the week. Focus areas may include: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science, World History I & II, and Work Keys Reading & Writing. Division site will be located at Heritage High School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
LCS Summer Registration will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Heritage High School. Summer Registration Day attendance is required for all high school students who need to attend the SOL Academy to fulfill course requirements.
Online Courses for New Credit
Dates: June 6-July 20
Hours: Students are expected to work at his/her own pace to ensure completion of all course requirements (course = 7 weeks)
Location: Virtual
Cost: $225
Registration: Online registration required, see below
Courses begin June 6. Students will receive more information by email from the instructor. Open Enrollment Night (for all high school students) is May 16, 2023 at E. C. Glass High School from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Foundations of Personal Fitness & Wellness #E931YS
Registration: Summer Foundations of Personal Fitness & Wellness online registration
Payment: Online using MySchoolBucks or cash/check to E. C. Glass High School bookkeeper
Rising 9th grade students who want to take a new course for high school credit. Students will enroll in an online health curriculum aligned to 9th grade health standards. Students are required to develop and complete a personal fitness plan of at least 60 hours. This will include pre and post testing using Fitness-gram tests. In addition, students will complete CPR training as required by the state in order to graduate.
Personal Finance & Economics #E6151YS
Registration: Summer Personal Finance & Economics online registration
Payment: Online using MySchoolBucks or cash/check to E. C. Glass High School bookkeeper
Rising 10th-12th grade students who want to take a new course for high school credit. Students will enroll in an online personal finance curriculum that includes skills in money management, record keeping, and banking. Students are required to take the W!SE Financial Literacy Exam on site to meet requirements for this course.