Middle School Summer School

Instruction is aligned with New York State Learning Standards and focuses on strengthening foundational academic skills.

Courses are designed to improve student performance through:

• Reading and writing development
• Mathematical problem-solving
• Study skills and organization
• Academic habits that support success across all subject areas

The Skills course will focus on strategies that promote improved academic performance and student confidence.

Assessment and Progress Reporting

Students will complete diagnostic assessments in reading and mathematics at the beginning and end of the program to measure growth.

Final reports will include:

• Pass/Fail status for each course
• Assessment results
• Teacher feedback regarding student progress

Reports will be shared with parents/guardians and Cornwall Middle School upon completion of the program.

Student success will be determined through:

• Class participation
• Completion of assignments
• Academic effort
• Demonstration of skill growth

Students are expected to follow all classroom expectations established by their teachers.

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 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 day.

Attendance policies include:

1. Tardiness exceeding fifteen (15) minutes will be recorded as one absence.
2. Two tardies to the same class will equal one absence.
3. Parents/guardians must provide written notification or email documentation for all absences and tardiness.
4. Excessive absences may result in removal from the Summer School Program.

Excused absences include:

• Personal illness
• Medical appointments
• Illness or death in the family
• Religious observance
• Court appearances

Attendance notes should be emailed to: Ms. Jennifer Borland, Summer School Principal

Student Conduct

Students are expected to follow the Cornwall Central School District Code of Conduct throughout the summer 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