At Grand Rapids Christian Schools, we believe a student's learning and growth doesn't stop when the school year ends.
What is Summer Session, Jr?
Summer Session Jr. is a four week targeted intervention program designed for identified students entering 1st through 5th grades across all Grand Rapids Christian Schools campuses.
Summer Session Jr. targets direct instruction on given standards to assist students in reaching grade level performance before the start of a new school year.
2021 Dates
Four weeks of the Summer Session Jr. Experience!
Summer Session Jr. Week One
Tuesday through Thursday, June 8, 9 and 10
Summer Session Jr. Week Two
Tuesday through Thursday, June 15, 16, and 17
Summer Session Jr. Week Three
Tuesday through Thursday, June 22, 23, and 24
Summer Session Jr. Week Four
Tuesday through Thursday, June 29, 30, and July 1
Courses
Math
For the first time, Summer Session Jr. is offering Math instruction. Math instruction will focus primarily on building number sense and practice fact fluency to increase students’ abilities to think conceptually about mathematics. Math will only be offered during the afternoon session.
Reading
Reading instruction focuses on bringing students to grade-level fluency and comprehension skills. Utilizing Reading Horizons and leveled texts, instructors help students master skills needed for their next year of school.
Sessions
Summer Session Jr. has two session options:
Morning: 8:30 am — 10:30 am
Afternoon: 11:00 am — 1:00 pm
Families are welcome to enroll for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Food Service
Continuing on from this school year, the GRCS Food Service Program will be providing snack and lunch offerings for Summer Session Jr. students free of charge.
Location
Summer Session Jr. meets at Grand Rapids Christian High School, utilizing their state-of-the-art learning commons and study spaces.
Grand Rapids Christian High School
2300 Plymouth Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Cost
AM or PM Session: $175 per student for the four weeks of the Summer Session Jr. program
Both AM and PM Sessions: $300 per student for the four weeks of the Summer Session Jr. program
Summer Session Jr. tuition is non-refundable.
A limited number of scholarships are available. All scholarship questions should be directed to Graham Schultze, Summer Session Jr. Supervisor, at gschultze@grcs.org.
Register
Registration for Summer Session Jr. 2021 is now closed.
For questions, please contact Graham Schultze at gschultze@grcs.org.