What’s Our Why? 

Pursuant to the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, our District must offer a Summer Learning Camp and a Summer Bridge Camp to students in Grades K-7. These camps are designed to ensure students are provided continuous support during the summer months and are able to begin the next school year ready to learn. These camps are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities as well as those currently receiving academic support in math and/or reading.  

Learning Camp Descriptions 

Summer Learning Camps

Serves students currently in Grades K-4  Monday through Friday, June 14-July 23 (5 Weeks); Camps closed July 5-9th  Classes occur from 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.  Daily Camp Activities:   90 minutes of Math and ELA;   1 hour of intervention;   1 hour of physical activity;   1 hour of STREAM activities

Summer Bridge Camps

Serving students currently in Grades 5-7  Scheduled Monday through Friday, June 14-June 25 and July 12-July 23 (4 Weeks)   Classes occur from 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.  Daily Camp Activities:   90 minutes of Math and ELA;   1 hour of intervention;   1 hour of physical activity;   1 hour of STREAM activities

Student Expectations 

The Wilson County Schools 2020-21 Code of Conduct will apply to all students attending Summer Learning Camps. Students are expected to be respectful, participate in Summer Learning Camp programs and activities, and complete classwork as assigned. Any discipline issues will be reported to parents and the Site Coordinator will work with the parents to determine the appropriate course of action for the student, which may include a behavior plan. If discipline issues continue, the District-level Coordinator will determine the course of action for the student, which may include dismissal from the program.  

Attendance Expectations 

In order to receive the maximum benefit from Summer Learning Camps, students are expected to attend at minimum 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 he/she will be absent. If the student has more than 3 unexcused absences, the student will be dismissed from the summer learning camp program.  

Students will also be expected to be on time for Learning Camp instruction. Tardiness will be recorded by the student’s instructor. If a student is tardy more than 3 times, the student will receive an initial warning. If tardiness continues after the warning, the student will be dismissed from the Summer Learning Camp. 

Learning Camp Staffing and Student Grouping 

All Learning Camp staff are contracted with Wilson County Schools and undergo a fingerprint background check prior to working with students.  

Students will be grouped with students from the same grade band and will be assigned a certified teacher or a learning camp instructor that has attended curriculum training to teach intervention and skills-based instruction.  

Early Pick-Up/Release of Students  

Anyone picking up a student will be required to show identification. If someone other than the parent/guardian (must be over age 18) will be picking up your child, that person must be listed on the child’s authorized pick up list. Your child will not be released to anyone not on the list without your written consent- no exceptions. These procedures are strictly enforced.  

Visitors  

To protect the safety of all students and staff, visitors will not be permitted during learning camp hours.  

Student Dress and Personal Items 

Students should wear comfortable play clothes, socks, sneakers, and sunscreen. Some outdoor play will be incorporated into the learning camp day if weather allows, so please plan accordingly.  

Wilson County Schools recommends that you label all your child’s items. Do not send toys, games, cards, etc. to learning camp as we cannot be responsible for these items. Note that Wilson County Schools, nor its employees, will be responsible for the loss or damage of any personal property brought to camp, including electronic devices. A “Lost and Found” will be maintained at each site location in the front office. Unclaimed items will be donated if not claimed by the end of the summer learning camp.  

Wilson County Schools Policies and Procedures  

The handbook is intended to provide families with information related to Summer Learning Camps. All Wilson County Schools policies and procedures will apply to Summer Learning Camp students. This handbook is not an exclusive list of student policies. For a complete list of policies refer to the Wilson County Board of Education Policies which can be found online at www.wcschools.com. The policies or procedures set forth in this Handbook may be revised, modified or amended, in which case the most current policy/procedure will govern. The online version of this publication is the governing document. For electronic access, please visit www.wcschools.com. 

List of Site Locations 

Elzie Patton Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-4 attending the following schools:  

• Elzie Patton Elementary School 
• Lakeview Elementary School  
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School  
• Stoner Creek Elementary School 
• W.A. Wright Elementary School  
• West Elementary School  

Gladeville Middle School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:  

• Gladeville Elementary School 
• Gladeville Middle School 

Mt. Juliet Middle School will serve students currently in Grades 5-7 attending the following schools:  

• Elzie Patton Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• Lakeview Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• Stoner Creek Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• W.A. Wright Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• West Elementary School (5th grade only) 
• Mt. Juliet Middle School 
• West Wilson Middle School  

Rutland Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-4 attending the following schools:  

• Rutland Elementary School 
• Springdale Elementary School  

Southside School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:  

• Carroll-Oakland School 
• Tuckers Crossroads School  
• Southside School  

Watertown Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:  

• Watertown Elementary School  
• Watertown Middle School 

Shuttle Services  

Transportation services will be offered to and from a student’s school of zone in a shuttle service. Students must be dropped off at their school of zone within 10 minutes of the scheduled pick-up time and picked up from their school of zone within 10 minutes of the drop-off time. Supervision will be provided at the shuttle service site at the student’s school of zone within 10 minutes of the pick-up and drop-off time. A shuttle service will not be provided if the student’s school of zone is a learning camp host site. 
 
Shuttle service times are listed below; however, these pick-up and drop-off times are subject to change. 
 
Parents of students who are dropped off more than 10 minutes before scheduled morning service or picked up more than 10 minutes after afternoon shuttle service drop-off will receive an initial warning.  If an early or late pickup/drop-off occurs again, the student will be removed from the summer learning camp program.

Communication Related to Transportation Shuttle Services  

General transportation-related questions may be directed to Penny French at 615-443-2622, ext. 2106 or frenchp@wcschools.com. Communication related to daily shuttle services, such as potential delays and/or cancellations, will be made to parents via Class Dojo or other communication service as determined by the Learning Camp Site Coordinator.  

Parent-Provided Transportation 

Parents may also provide transportation. Pick up and drop off at each Learning Camp site will be determined and communicated by the Learning Camp Site Coordinator prior to the beginning of the Summer Learning Camp. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Stoner Creek Elementary and West Wilson Middle School will not receive shuttle service transportation as the current school location is located next to Elzie Patton Elementary and Mt. Juliet Middle School.

Transportation Shuttle Service Times 

Elzie Patton Elementary (K-4) Learning Camp Site 

• Lakeview Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
• Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• W.A. Wright Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• West Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 

Gladeville Middle School (K-7) Learning Camp Site 

• Gladeville Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:25 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:00 p.m. 

Mt. Juliet Middle School (5-7) Learning Camp Site 

• Lakeview Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m.  
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7: 15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• Rutland Elementary School Shuttle Times
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7: 15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• Springdale Elementary School Shuttle Times
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7: 15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• W.A. Wright Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 
• West Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m.  

Rutland Elementary (K-4) Learning Camp Site 

• Springdale Elementary School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:15 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:05 p.m. 

Southside School (K-7) Learning Camp Site 

• Carroll-Oakland School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:05 a.m. 
  • Daily Drop-Off Time: 3:15 p.m. 
• Tuckers Crossroads School Shuttle Times 
  
  • Daily Pick-Up Time: 7:05 a.m. 
  • Drop-Off Time: 3:15 p.m. 

Watertown Elementary School (5-7) Learning Camp Site 

• Watertown Elementary and Middle School students will be receiving routed transportation. More information on pick-up and drop-off will be provided individually. 
   

Access to Technology 

All teachers will be provided a classroom set of Chromebooks for use in learning activities during the camp day. No after-camp assignments will be given, so students will not need access technology after hours. Chromebooks will not be provided for take-home use during the learning camp period. All students using electronic devices during the summer learning camp will be required to comply with Wilson County Schools Acceptable Use Policy. If your student uses an assistive technology device through our Exceptional Education Department, contact Becky Adams at adamsb@wcschools.com for more information about access to the device during the Summer Learning Camp.  

Food Services 

Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided at each site location. If your child has specific dietary needs, please contact Dana Worley at 615-453-7294 or worleyd@wcschools.com. Food service will be provided free of charge for all students participating in Summer Learning Camps.

To view the summer menus, visit Breakfast & Lunch Summer Menus 2021.

The food service schedule is as follows:  

• Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Breakfast will not be served after 7:35 a.m. 
• Students will eat lunch pursuant to their classroom schedule and with their Summer Learning Camp class.  
• Snack will be varied daily and served in the classroom in the afternoon.

Kid’s Club 

Kid’s Club will be available for Summer Learning Camp students in grades K-4 (or grades K-7 at Southside School) at their school of zone. Students can participate in Kid’s Club prior to camp beginning and after camp has ended. A shuttle service will be provided for those students in Kid’s Club to their assigned Summer Camp site location. 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 (Kid’s Club opens at 6:00 a.m.);  
• Full-time after-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 or more siblings 

Please note, an application fee is also required to register. Additionally, the reduced fee will not apply during weeks that the summer learning camp is not in session. Questions about Kid’s Club can be directed to Jo Beth Caldwell at 615-444-3282, ext. 7436 or caldwellj@wcschools.com.  

Nursing Services 

School nursing services will be available at each Summer Learning Camp location to serve students with medical needs. School Board Policy 6.405 will apply to any medication or individual health care plans necessary during learning camp. If you have questions about nursing services available, please contact Alissa Slack at 615-444-3282 or slackali100@wcschools.com.  

District Learning Camp Coordinator 

Dr. Caresa Dodson 
615-444-3282, ext. 7428 
dodsocar101@wcschools.com

Site Coordinators

SITE COORDINATOR	SCHOOL	EMAIL
Jennifer Boyles	Rutland Elementary	boylesj@wcschools.com
Nikki Collins	Rutland Elementary	collideb100@wcschools.com
Darlene Windsor	Elzie Patton Elementary	windsdar100@wcschools.com
Douglas Kooper	Elzie Patton Elementary	koopedou100@wcschools.com
AnnMarie O’Daffer	Watertown Elementary	odaffera@wcschools.com
Daniell Bennett	Southside School	bennetted@wcschools.com
Jillian McElroy	Southside School	mcelrjil100@wcschools.com
Shawna Blue	Gladeville Middle	blues@wcschools.com
Mary Alice Sublett	Gladeville Middle	sublettm@wcschools.com
Adam Warner	Mt. Juliet Middle	warneada100@wcschools.com
Jessica Payne	Itinerant	paynejes100@wcschools.com

Emergency Closing Procedures   

It may be necessary to close camp, open late, or dismiss learning camp early in the event of hazardous weather or any other emergency which presents a threat to the safety of students, staff members, or school property. Appropriate staff will be maintained to properly supervise and ensure the safe dismissal of all students.  

In the event of an emergency closing, the District Coordinator or your site coordinator will contact you via Class Dojo or other communication service as determined by the Learning Camp Site Coordinator.  

Facial Coverings  

Facial coverings will be strongly encouraged, but not required, for students participating in summer learning camp. Students will be spaced at least three feet apart pursuant to CDC guidelines for schools. Students using bus shuttle service transportation will be required to wear a facial covering during bus transport.  

Close Contact Notifications and Quarantines 

If your child is determined to be a “close contact” as defined by CDC guidelines, you will receive written notification of the close contact. Your child will be required quarantine pursuant to CDC guidelines. Any confirmed close contact will be reported to the Tennessee Department of Health.

COVID-19 Symptoms 

If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please keep them home and notify your Site Coordinator: 

• Fever 
• Cough 
• Congestion 
• Diarrhea 
• Fatigue 
• Headache 
• Shortness of breath  
• Loss of taste or smell  
• Sore throat 
• Body Aches 
• Nausea  
• Vomiting 

If your child is having any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, please keep them home.

Daily Health Screening Information 

Temperature checks will be performed at the building entry daily when infection rate is at a “critical level” as determined by our Coordinated Health Services Department. Symptom checks will be conducted using standard questions on the Monday of each week.  

Attendance during Quarantine 

 Students quarantined due to close contact or quarantine order, will be excused from attendance. Alternate assignments may be made available to them at the parent’s request. 

What are the dates and times for summer camp?

• Current grades K-4: June 14-July 23rd (with no camp the week of July 5)
• Current grades 5-7 (rising middle school students): June 14-June 25; July 12-23
• Camp hours are 7:45-2:45 with the cafeteria opening at 7:00 for breakfast

What are the locations for summer camp?

Wilson County will offer summer camps at 6 locations:

Elzie Patton Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-4 attending the following schools:

• Elzie Patton Elementary School 
• Lakeview Elementary School
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School
• Stoner Creek Elementary School
• W.A. Wright Elementary School
• West Elementary School

Gladeville Middle School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:

• Gladeville Elementary School
• Gladeville Middle School

Mt. Juliet Middle School will serve students currently in Grades 5-7 attending the following schools:

• Elzie Patton Elementary School (5th grade only)
• Lakeview Elementary School (5th grade only)
• Mt. Juliet Elementary School (5th grade only)
• Rutland Elementary School (5th grade only)
• Stoner Creek Elementary School (5th grade only)
• W.A. Wright Elementary School (5th grade only)
• West Elementary School (5th grade only)
• West Wilson Middle School

Rutland Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-4 attending the following schools:

• Rutland Elementary School
• Springdale Elementary School

Southside School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:

• Carroll-Oakland School
• Tuckers Crossroads School
• Southside School

Watertown Elementary School will serve students currently in Grades K-7 attending the following schools:

• Watertown Elementary School
• Watertown Middle School

Each site will have one or two site coordinators for the entire summer. You are encouraged to contact them with any questions you may have once the camp starts. Their names and contact information will be included in the student handbook that will be sent to all participants.

What is the daily schedule for summer learning camp?

90 minutes of reading

90 minutes of math

60 minutes of intervention

60 minutes of physical activity

30 minutes for lunch

60 minutes of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

Will there be transportation?

There will be a shuttle service from your student’s zoned school to the learning camp location. The drop off and pick up times will be included in the student handbook.

What if my child has an IEP?

IEPs do not continue into the summer. Please work with your case manager to develop a recovery service plan if necessary. All student’s current IEPs will be reviewed prior to the camp beginning.

Will my child need to bring their lunch?

Students will be provided with lunch and a snack each day. They can bring their own lunch if that is preferred. Students will also be provided breakfast from the cafeteria beginning at 7:00 each morning

What if I didn’t sign up and now I want my child to attend?

We are no longer accepting students into the camp due to the size of our staff.

What if I did sign up and now I DON’T want my child to attend?

Please contact Caresa Dodson or WCS Summer Learning Programs 2021 so that we can open that spot to another student.

How will I know if I am enrolled?

You should have received a confirmation email from skyward. Please contact Dr. Caresa Dodson at dodsocar101@wcschools.com if you have any questions.

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

We are asking that students commit to the entire summer. However, we do realize that there are other commitments that families have. If your student is going to miss more than 3 days, please contact Caresa Dodson for approval.

When will I receive more information?

Important Dates:

May 27: 5:00-6:00: District Wide orientation at the Administrative Training Complex

June 10: 4:00-6:00: open house at the learning camp locations

Can my child attend another location than the one they’re zoned for?

We will consider changes in placement based on space availability. Please contact Caresa Dodson or WCS Summer Learning Programs 2021 for more information.

Can my child attend Kid’s Club before and after learning camps?

Kid’s Club will be available for Summer Learning Camp students in grades K-4 (or grades K-7 at Southside School) at their school of zone. Students can participate in Kid’s Club prior to camp beginning and after camp has ended. A shuttle service will be provided for those students in Kid’s Club to their assigned Summer Camp site location.  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 (Kid’s Club opens at 6:00 a.m.;
• Full-time after-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 or more siblings

Please note, an application fee is also required to register. Additionally, the reduced fee will not apply during weeks that the summer learning camp is not in session. Questions about Kid’s Club can be directed to Jo Beth Caldwell at 615-444-3282, ext. 7436 or caldwellj@wcschools.com.

Who do I contact with questions?

Caresa Dodson
dodsocar101@wcschools.com
615-444-3282 Ext. 7428

or

WCS Summer Learning Programs 2021