High School Summer School
High School Summer School
Program Overview
The Cornwall Central School District Summer School Program is designed to provide students in grades 9–12 with an opportunity to recover credit in high school credit-bearing courses. Students who earned a final grade between 50 and 64 during the 2025–2026 school year may be eligible to participate with approval from their school counselor.
Summer School provides students with an opportunity to strengthen academic skills, demonstrate mastery of course content, and earn credit toward graduation requirements.
Transportation
Transportation will not be provided. Students and families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from Cornwall Central High School each day.
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Student Eligibility
Students are eligible to participate if they:
- Are enrolled in grades 9–12 in the Cornwall Central School District.
- Earned a final course average between 50 and 64 during the 2025–2026 school year.
- Receive approval from their school counselor.
Only students approved by their school counselor may register for Summer School.
Registration
Students must obtain counselor approval before registering for Summer School.
Registration will take place:
- Date: June 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Cornwall Central High School
Students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. School counselors will be available during registration to assist students and families.
Program Information
Location: Cornwall Central High School, 10 Dragon Drive, New Windsor, New York
Program Dates:July 13 – August 13, 2026
Schedule: Classes meet Monday through Thursday. There are no Friday classes.
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Period 1 7:15 a.m - 8:45 a.m. |
Period 2 8:50 a.m - 10:20 a.m. |
Period 3 10:25 a.m - 11:55 a.m. |
Tentative Course Offerings
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Period 1
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Period 2
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Period 3
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Course offerings are tentative and subject to change based on enrollment and staffing availability.
Student Handbook
Curriculum and Instruction
Summer School courses are aligned with New York State Learning Standards and graduation requirements.
Instruction focuses on helping students demonstrate proficiency in course standards while recovering academic credit.
Students are expected to:
- Attend all scheduled classes.
- Complete assignments and assessments.
- Participate actively in classroom instruction.
- Follow all teacher expectations and course requirements.
Assessment and Progress Reporting
Progress reports will be issued on or about July 28, 2026. Final examinations will be administered on August 13, 2026. Final grades will be based upon:
- Coursework and assignments
- Assessments and quizzes
- Class participation
- Final examination performance
Final reports will be emailed to families and posted in SchoolTool.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty.
Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty will result in a zero on the assignment or assessment involved. Repeated violations may result in dismissal from the Summer School Program.
Attendance and Tardiness
Regular attendance is essential for student success and is expected throughout the duration of the Summer School Program.
Students are expected to:
- Arrive on time each day.
- Attend all scheduled classes.
- Remain in attendance for the entire instructional period.
Attendance policies include:
- Tardiness exceeding fifteen (15) minutes will be recorded as one absence.
- Two tardies to the same class will equal one absence.
- Students are permitted a maximum of three legal absences.
- A fourth absence will result in dismissal from the program.
- One illegal absence will result in dismissal from the program.
Excused absences include:
- Personal illness
- Medical appointments
- Illness or death in the family
- Religious observance
- Court appearances
Parents/guardians must provide written notification or email documentation for all absences and tardiness.
Attendance notifications should be emailed to the Summer School Principal.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to follow the Cornwall Central School District Code of Conduct throughout the Summer School Program.
Possible consequences for violations include:
- Warning
- Removal from class
- Dismissal from the program
- Referral to law enforcement when appropriate
While efforts will be made to support students in meeting behavioral expectations, severe or repeated violations may result in removal from the program.
Technology and Internet Use
Technology resources are provided to support instruction and student learning.
Students are expected to:
- Use technology for educational purposes only.
- Access appropriate online content.
- Follow copyright laws and District policies.
- Communicate respectfully and responsibly online.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
Violations of technology expectations may result in:
- Warning
- Temporary loss of technology privileges
- Removal from the program
- Referral to law enforcement when appropriate
August Regents Examinations
August Regents examinations will be administered at Valley Central Middle School.
Students may register for Regents examinations during Summer School registration or clicking here and filling out the online form through July 10, 2026 via the Cornwall Central School District website.
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August 18, 2026
- ELA
- Algebra I
- Global History & Geography II
- Algebra II
- August 19, 2026
- U.S. History & Government
- Physical Setting/Chemistry
- Earth and Space Sciences
- Geometry
- Life Science: Biology
Students should report directly to Valley Central Middle School for all scheduled examinations.
Contact Information
Ms. Jennifer Borland
Summer School Principal
Phone: 845-534-8009 ext. 5019