By Jessica Wilt, The Journal
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County Schools is committing itself to catching up on learning and teaching students to love schools again after a year of uncertainty and loss amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With that focus in mind, the district has completely reimagined summer school to create a new experience for students.
What is being dubbed the JCS Summer Experience will offer a chance for students to recapture learning they may have lost during the pandemic, but more than that, it will be a chance to catch up on so munch more, including friendships, buildings social skills and developing emotional resilience, according to a press release from the district. The program will include hands-on learning in science, art and math while also including social-skills building activities, cooperative learning and outdoor play.
The district redesigned the program with the whole child in mind, addressing academic, mental, psychical and social needs.
“This will not b the summer school of yesteryear,” the release said. “It is a complete reinvention that blends remedial and advanced academics with the positive social elements of summer camp. JCS has taken a mindful approach to building social/emotional resilience for an experience that will prepare students to launch into the new school year with enthusiasm and better preparation for success.” …