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6129.1 (R)Summer School Regulations (General)

The Summer School Program sponsored by the Meriden Public Schools is to be operated in accordance with the following procedures:

  1. The Summer School is in session annually for a five-week period beginning in early July and ending prior to the middle of August. High school makeup courses, driver education and recreational clinics are offered.
  2. Students in grades two-twelve are eligible for participation in the Summer School. This includes students just completing grade one who have been promoted to grade two for the following school year.
  3. The Summer School operates on a self-sufficient basis. Fees are assessed to students in order to meet the costs of operating the program. Fees for the Summer School Program will be approved by the Board of Education.
  4. Students who fail to comply with the normally accepted rules of conduct, explained on the first day of class, will be asked to withdraw. Fees in such cases will not be refunded.
  5. Courses listed in the Summer School brochure will be offered only if there is sufficient enrollment. This is a decision that will be made by the Summer School Director who will also oversee the hiring of staff and the assignment of students to classes.
  6. Students not enrolled in the Meriden Public Schools may participate in the Summer School Program.
Previous Policy Number: HF2.2-R(1)