LAUSD's local campuses to offer limited summer programs

LAUSD ANNOUNCES SUMMER OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS
Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announces limited
(high school) summer school opportunities and several alternative options available
to keep students academically engaged, and mentally and physically active, this
summer following the cancellation of summer school for elementary and middle
school students due to the current State budget deficit.

"With programs and support services being cut or eliminated, it is vital that our
students be able to take advantage of existing and available opportunities," said
Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines. "I'd like to thank the public and private sector,
as well as our many partners, which came forward and offered their support and
services to the boys and girls of the LAUSD.

"Through their support and efforts, our students and families will have access to a
wealth of learning enrichments and supervised activities throughout Los Angeles
and the District to keep them mentally and physically engaged throughout the
summer."

The LAUSD is offering summer school on a limited basis to eligible high school and
special education students. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is also offering summer
school opportunities for students in the District for a fee. The District's Beyond the
Bell Branch is providing 162 free summer programs for elementary and middle
schools at selected school sites. In addition, a variety of summer programs and
activities--content and grade level games, study tools and enrichment
experiences--are available through the Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks
Department, public libraries, museums, and many more venues this summer.
Below is a resource list of summer school opportunities and other activities available
to keep LAUSD students active, engaged and enriched this summer:

Summer School Opportunities
• The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is offering summer
school/intersession at the high school level at selected school sites for credit
recovery (graduation requirements, core classes and A-G classes) only.
Summer school will run from July 6-August 14.

• The District's Extended School Year (ESY) Program, which serves eligible
students with disabilities, also will offer summer school at selected school
sites. Summer school for special education elementary and middle school
students will run from July 6-31, and from July 6-August 14 for high school
students.

Visit the Los Angeles Unified School District's ( LAUSD) website at
www.lausd.net for a list of high school summer sites, a list of courses available,
and a list of ESY summer school sites open to LAUSD students with disabilities.

• The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is offering summer session and/or aftercare
programs to LAUSD (for a fee). For a list of schools, locations and additional
information, visit: www.la-archdiocese.org

Free Summer Programs (At Selected Elementary and Middle Schools)
• The Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) Beyond the Bell (BTB)
Branch is offering 171 free summer programs at selected elementary and
middle school sites. Programs will be implemented by either BTB, "Ready,
Set, Go!"--Beyond the Bell's before school program, the Youth Development
Program or LA's Best. Visit: www.lausd.net for a complete list of elementary
and middle school sites, the name of the program, dates and times of
operation.

Summer Resources for Elementary and Middle Schools Students
• The LAUSD's Instructional staff has compiled a list of online support
resources for parents and students. Learn about content and grade level
activities, recreational and study resources for students in elementary and
middle schools at: http://kids.lausd.net/vacation_resources
Public Libraries

• Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County public libraries are once again
providing summer reading programs for youngsters and teens to promote
literacy and a love of reading for pleasure. The Los Angeles City Library
features weekly story times, crafts, games, performers and lots more for
children and teens at: http://www.lapl.org Students can join in the fun at the
Los Angeles County Library at: http://www.colapublib.org Visit www.lausd.net
for a list of area public libraries.

LAUSD Books of Summer Reading
• To learn more about the District's Books of Summer reading initiative, visit:
http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,1005246&_dad=ptl&schem
a=PTL_EP

Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks
• The Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks will have operating hours at
several recreation centers. Parents are encouraged to call their local
recreation center. Los Angles City pools also will be operational. For example,
the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex swimming pool in downtown Los
Angeles will be open from July 6 - August 29 from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For
information about all City of Los Angeles resources, please call 311. For
information about all County of Los Angeles resources, please call 211.

Summer Night Lights '09
• Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth
Development presents Summer Night Lights '09, scheduled July 8-September
5, from 7 p.m.-midnight, at 16 recreation centers across the city. This nineweek
program provides extended hours and programming at recreational
facilities to engage youth and families in positive and fun-filled activities to
help combat community crimes and violence. Visit www.lausd.net for details.

California Science Center Museum
• The California Science Center in Exposition Park lists classes, gradeappropriate
programs, exhibits and more at: www.californiasciencecenter.org

Additional Free Fun Summer Activities
• The Music Center Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County lists free
performances, education, family programs and much more at:
http://www.musiccenter.org/events/familyprograms.html

• Target presents free activities, performances and museum tours at art venues
throughout Los Angeles County all summer long. Visit: www.lausd.net for
details.