Why Is Summer School Important? |
Summer school benefits are: |
- Additional training for students already enrolled in a Skills Center program.
- Introductory training for students entering programs in the fall.
- Exploratory opportunity for new high school students looking for career-focused options for their high school 4-year plan.
- Short-term specialized training programs designed for entry-level employment for students who have not had the opportunity to attend because of schedule conflicts.
- Discovery of an area of expertise.
- Provides high school credit.
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Who are the students who attend Skills Center Summer Session? |
In surveys completed by students attending a skill center summer session, on average: |
- 30% are usually seniors
- 23% juniors
- 25% sophomores
- 21% freshmen
- 43% have a 3.0 and above GPA
- 35% have attended previous summer sessions
- 36% attend to gain job skills and explore a career
- 31% plan to work and attend a community college
- 21% will work and attend a four-year college after graduation
- 74% rate their experience in summer session very high
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