Registration for Summer Learning Camp closed on Friday, May 12, 2023.

What is a Summer Learning Camp?

NEW! Pursuant to the recent legislation of the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, our District must offer Summer Learning Camps to priority students currently in Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. These camps are designed to ensure that our priority students are provided continuous instructional support during the summer months and are able to begin the upcoming school year ready to learn.  Summer Learning Camp will be provided by Wilson County teachers and staff who have completed the required state summer learning training. There is no cost for students who attend Summer Learning Camp.

What is the criteria for determining if my child is eligible for Summer Learning  Camp ?

Summer Learning Camp 2023 registration was emailed to our parents of our priority-list students currently in grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.  Priority student eligibility is based upon the following TN Department of Education Criteria:

• • Scoring below proficient in TCAP or TE21 district benchmark in Math and/or ELA
  • Scoring below proficient (< 50%) on the iReady universal screener (Grades 3-8); Scoring < 40% on the iReady universal screener (Grades K-2) 
  • A Pre-K - 2 student who attends a school during the school year in which fewer than 50% of the students in grades three through five (3-5) scored proficient in math or English Language Arts on the TCAP test.
  • A student who is eligible for temporary assistance from TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

For specific information regarding your child’s eligibility, please contact your child’s school

What if one of my children is eligible for Summer Learning Camp and received the invitation but their siblings did not receive an invitation—can they also attend?

After the 30-day registration window closes for our priority students, the district will review student enrollment numbers to determine if additional space and staffing is available.

Will my child be guaranteed a seat in Summer Learning Camp?

Summer Camp seating is limited due to a variety of factors, including budget constraints, class size limits, and other scheduling considerations. In order to ensure that our priority students have access to the best possible learning environment, Summer Learning Camp seating is carefully managed to ensure that our students are able to receive the same quality of instruction. This means that there may be more students who are interested in attending Summer Learning Camp than can actually be accommodated. Therefore, Summer Learning Camp registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please complete the Summer Learning registration form in Skyward if you wish to register your child for Summer Learning Camp 2023.

Families will be notified once class capacities have been reached.  Students will then be placed on a waitlist.  You will be notified of student seat openings and locations to consider enrolling your child at that Summer Camp site location.  

What if I did not receive the link and wanted my child to attend?

Summer Learning Camp 2023 registration was emailed specifically to our parents of our priority-list students. If you did not receive the registration link, your child was not identified as a priority student based on the TDOE criteria.

After the 30-day registration window closes for our priority students, the district will review student enrollment numbers to determine if additional space and staffing is available.

What are the dates and times for Summer Learning Camp?

• Current Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
  • School Start:  Monday, June 5 — Thursday, June 29, 2023.
• Hours:
  • Doors Open: 7:45 am
  • School Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Note: Breakfast will not be provided at Summer Learning Camp sites; lunch and a  mid-morning snack will be provided

What are the locations for Summer Learning Camp?

Wilson County will offer Summer Learning Camp at five locations and serve the following schools:

Rutland Elementary (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) Location 

• • Elzie D. Patton Elementary
  • Gladeville Elementary
  • Springdale Elementary
  • Stoner Creek Elementary

W.A Wright Elementary (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) Location

• • Lakeview Elementary
  • Mt. Juliet Elementary
  • West Elementary

Watertown Elementary (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) Location

• • Full routing service provided for the Watertown area.

Southside School (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2,  3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) Location

• • Carroll-Oakland School
  • Tuckers Crossroads School

Gladeville Middle School (Current Grades 6, 7, and 8) Location

• • Mt. Juliet Middle School
  • West Wilson Middle School

BTA Virtual Academy Students (Grades 6, 7, and 8)

BTA Virtual Learning priority students have the opportunity to attend Summer Learning Camp at the school of their zone.  State Law requires “in-person” learning for Summer Learning Camps.

What is the daily schedule for Summer Learning Camp?

Reading = 60 Minutes  

Math = 60 Minutes  

Academic Intervention = 60 Minutes  

STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) = 60 Minutes  

Physical Activity = 60 Minutes  

Lunch = 30 Minutes  

Each Summer Learning Camp site will have two (2) site coordinators.  You are encouraged to contact them with any questions.  Site coordinator names and contact information will be included in the student handbook that will be shared with all participants.

Prior to the Summer Learning Camp start date of Monday, June 5, 2023, site coordinators will contact all enrolled families to confirm enrollment and transportation.

Will my child be expected to complete homework every night?

Homework will not be assigned during Summer Learning Camp.  All work and activities will be completed during camp hours.

Will there be camp activities or will this be a normal school day?

Fun, student-engagement activities in addition to “in-school” field trips such as visits by local authors, community resources, and STREAM presenters are scheduled to enrich student learning during camp school hours. 

Safety:  Will SROs be assigned to all Summer Learning Camp locations?

Wilson County Schools partners with the Wilson County Sheriff's Department to provide SROs at each Summer Learning Camp location.

Will transportation be provided?

A bus shuttle service to and from your child’s zoned school will be provided to the assigned Summer Learning Camp location. The drop off and pick up times will be included in the student handbook.

Rutland Elementary Location (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)

Shuttle Service to/from SLBC locations:

• • Elzie D. Patton Elementary
  • Gladeville Elementary
  • Springdale Elementary
  • Stoner Creek Elementary

W.A Wright Elementary Location (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)

Shuttle Service to/from SLBC locations:  

• • Lakeview Elementary
  • Mt. Juliet Elementary
  • West Elementary

Watertown Elementary Location (Current Grades Pre-K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

• • Full routing service provided for the Watertown area.

Southside School Location (Current Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

Shuttle Service to/from SLBC locations:  

• • Carroll-Oakland School
  • Tuckers Crossroads School

Gladeville Middle School Location School (Current Grades 6, 7, and 8)

Shuttle Service to/from SLBC locations:  

• • Mt. Juliet Middle School
  • West Wilson Middle School
  • *Rutland Elementary (shuttled to/from GMS)
  • *W.A. Wright Elementary (shuttled to/from GMS)

*Current 6th and 7th grade students have the option to be shuttled to/from Gladeville Middle School.  Bus shuttles will be provided at Mt. Juliet Middle School, Rutland Elementary, and W.A. Wright Elementary.

What if my child has an IEP, 504, or ILP?  

Summer Learning Camp is available to students that have a current IEP, 504, and/or ILP if they meet the criteria of a priority student.  Although the named services do not continue into summer, all students that have current services will be reviewed prior to the start of camp.

Exceptional Education Extended School Year (ESY services - separate from Summer Learning Camp) will take place June 19 - July 14, 2023.  Please contact your child’s school if you need more information about ESY.

Will meals be provided for my child?

Students will be provided lunch and a mid-morning snack each day free of charge.   Students are permitted to bring their own lunch from home. Breakfast will not be provided at Summer Learning Camps.  

Wilson County Schools June 2023 Lunch Menu

Monday Lunch: Chicken Nuggets & Dinner Roll, Sweet Crinkle Cut Carrots, Potato Wedges, Peaches, Milk, (Ketchup, BBQ, Honey Mustard)

Tuesday Lunch:  Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Pinto Beans, Buttered Sweet Corn, Applesauce, Milk, (Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard, Pickle)

Wednesday Lunch:  Pizza, Maxstix or Cheese Bites, Parmesan Broccoli, Potato Smiles, Pineapple, Milk, (Ketchup, Marinara)

Thursday Lunch:  Roasted Hot Dog, Mini or Regular Corn Dog, Ranch Cauliflower, Crinkle Cut Fries, Mixed Fruit, Milk, (Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard, Pickle)

Friday Lunch:  Chicken Patty Sandwich, Steamed Green Beans, Tater Tots, Pears, Milk, (Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard)

Where can I find the form to register my child? *

Using a desktop computer:

Directions:

• Log into your Skyward Family Access account   
• Click Parent Portal located on the right side of your screen
• Click on “Online Forms” on the left hand side
• Summer Learning Camp 2023 and Select “Fill out Form”
• Fill in the information and click “Save” at the top right hand side of the form

Note: To access the enrollment form, you will have to log in from a desktop computer or select “desktop” from your cell phone.  If you have trouble logging into your Skyward Account, please contact your child’s school.

What if I registered my child and now I DO NOT want my child to attend?

Please contact Monica Fox, Mitzi Smith, or Lillian Presson to cancel your child’s enrollment (contact information below).

How will I know if I enrolled my child?

A confirmation email will be sent from Skyward after completing the application and clicking “Save” or “Save and Print.” Please do not enroll your child more than once. 

Absences: How many days can my child miss? What about planned family vacations or other planned camps? 

In order to receive the maximum benefit from Summer Learning Camp, students are expected to attend 90% of the entire program. Students are expected to attend all scheduled camp days unless illness or emergency prevents attendance. The parent will be expected to contact the student’s Instructor or Site Coordinator by e-mail as soon as possible if s/he will be absent. If the student has more than two absences (excused or unexcused), the student will be dismissed from the Summer Learning Camp program.

Reasons for an excused absence will continue to adhere to the WCS Board Policy and will require appropriate documentation.

3rd Grade Attendance Requirement

In order for third grade students to be compliant with the TN Third Grade Promotion and Retention Law, the student must have, at minimum, a 90% attendance rate. If the student has more than two absences (excused or unexcused), the student will be dismissed from the Summer Learning Camp program.

Due to the 3^rd grade attendance requirement, students must enroll and attend Summer Learning Camp beginning June 5^th while they are awaiting the appeal process.

Please reference the links below:

TN Third Grade Promotion and Retention Law Information

WCS Third Grade Promotion/Retention Timeline

When will I receive more information about my child’s Summer Learning Camp site?

A 2023 Summer Learning Camp Parent/Student Handbook will be shared with all participating families prior to Monday, June 5, 2023.

Important Event:

Summer Learning Camp Open House
Date: June 1st
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Your child’s Summer Learning Camp location

More information will be provided prior to Open House.

Will a school nurse be on each site to assist with my child’s Medical Plan? 

Students that take medications during the school day will attend the Summer Learning Camp site that has been designated for their school of zone. School Board Policy 6.405 will apply to any medication or individual health care plans necessary during learning camp. If you have questions about available school nurse services, please contact Keisha Cone or by phone at 615-444-3282 ext. 7414.

If your child needs additional medical support (other than daily medication), school nurse services will be available at Rutland Elementary and Southside School. If your child has a current WCS Medical Plan that requires assistance from a nurse, your child must attend camp at one of these two school sites.

Can my child attend Kids Club before and after Summer Learning Camp?

Kids Club will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for Summer Learning Camp students currently in grades Pre-Kindergarten - 4 (or current grades Pre-K - 7 at Southside School) at their school of zone.  Students can participate in Kids Club prior to camp beginning and after camp has ended.  Kids Club students will ride the bus shuttle to and from their Summer Learning Camp site.  A reduced fee is available to participating Summer Learning Camp students during the weeks that camps are in session. The reduced fee for participating students is as follows:

• $10 per child per week for morning sessions only (Kids Club opens at 6:00 a.m.);
• Full-time after Summer Learning Camp child care:
  • $80 per week that camp is in session for one child
  • $115 per week that camp is in session for two siblings
  • $140 per week that camp is in session for three siblings

An application fee is required for registration.  Registration opens Monday, May 1, 2023, at 9:00 am.

*Elzie Patton Elementary Kids Club will be located at Stoner Creek Elementary

Kids Club fees are subject to change based on dates of service outside of Summer Learning Camp weeks.  Questions about Kids Club can be directed to Jo Beth Caldwell or by phone at 615-444-3282, ext. 7436.

Please direct all questions to:

District Learning Camp Coordinator                        

Monica Fox
615-444-3282, ext. 7519       

District Learning Camp Assistant Coordinator

Mitzi Smith
615-444-3282, ext. 7492

District ESSER Project Manager

Lilian Presson
615-444-3282, ext. 7633