CONGRESSIONAL SCHOOL SUMMER ACADEMY

Students entering non-credit enrichment classes will take an assessment at the onset of the class. This assessment will inform the instructor of the student’s current skill level and will help to drive the course content. Students will also take an assessment at the end of the course to measure improvement.

Students enrolled in credit bearing classes will receive report cards with grades during the class and will receive a transcript upon passing the class. Students enrolled in enrichment classes will not receive report cards but will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.

Yes, teachers will take attendance at the beginning of class each day. Due to the condensed nature of the credit bearing classes and the potential for students to get behind if they miss a class, a strict attendance policy will be followed.

We plan to hold a Summer Academy course orientation in early June. Students who enroll in courses are expected to attend. Those who are unable to attend may notify us and we will provide a link to a video recording of the orientation. Attendance at the live orientation event is strongly encouraged.

Yes, each student will need to provide their own device with internet access in order to participate in the classes.

Students must have a device with a microphone, camera, and keyboard. Students must have a reliable internet connection. Classes will be held on the Google Meet platform and students will be assigned a Google account for the duration of their class. Upon registration, our technology
staff will contact you to arrange a device compatibility test to ensure your child’s device meets the necessary requirements. Access to a printer may be helpful but is not required. Students and parents will be required to sign an Acceptable Use Policy Agreement before the first day of
class.

You will need to participate in a device compatibility test (our technology staff will contact you about this) and you will need to participate in an orientation session in early June. A link to join the orientation will be emailed to you. If you cannot attend the orientation, a link to watch a video of the orientation will be shared with you. Families are encouraged to attend the live orientation event.

Although some of the Congressional School Summer Academy classrooms are virtual, the standards of behavior are just as important as they are during in-person classes. Virtual classrooms are real classrooms with real teachers; therefore, appropriate student behavior is
expected.