2023 Summer Programs

Teaneck Public Schools

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission

The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision

The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

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Elementary Offerings
	
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Lacey Elementary School - Summer Learning Lab
	
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Lowell Elementary School - Summer Math & ELA Program
	
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Whittier Elementary School - Summer Math & ELA Program
	
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Hawthorne Elementary School - Summer Scholars Program
	
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Middle School Offerings
	
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Fifth Grade STREAM Program
Incoming Fifth Grade BFMS & TJMS Students
	
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BeFore & After School Summer Tutoring: Benjamin Franklin MS Incoming BFMS Sixth through Eighth grade Students
	
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Fifth Grade Instrumental Music Program Incoming Fifth Grade BFMS & TJMS Students
	
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Summer Literacy and Mathematics Program: Thomas Jefferson MS Incoming TJMS Sixth through Eighth grade Students
	
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Summer Programs

High School Offerings	Page

Ninth Grade Summer Impact-Incoming Ninth Grade Students
	
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Apex Credit Recovery Summer Program-Incoming 10th-12th Grade Students
	
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Early College Summer Program-Incoming 10th-12th Grade Students
	
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Elementary Offerings

Lacey Elementary School Summer Learning Lab

Location: Lacey Elementary School

Group: Incoming kindergarten students

Dates: July 3 to July 31, 2023 July 4th (No Classes)
	
Times: 8:30 AM to 12:45 PM

Description: Incoming Lacey School students will participate in literacy, mathematics and STEM activities as a transitional support from preschool to kindergarten.

Contact Name:
Lacey School Main Ofﬁce (201) 862-2508
Eligible families will be contacted by Lacey Elementary School directly.

Lowell Elementary School Summer Math & ELA Program

Location: Lowell Elementary School

Group: Incoming ﬁrst through fourth grade students

Dates: June 26 to July 27, 2023
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Description: Lowell's Summer Mathematics & Language Arts Program is open to all incoming ﬁrst through fourth graders attending Lowell Elementary School in September 2023. This program serves as academic support in the areas of language arts/literacy and mathematics, and English language acquisition. Technology will be used to support academic growth.

Contact Information: Lowell School Main Ofﬁce (201) 833-5550
Program open to incoming Lowell Elementary School Students.

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Whittier Elementary School Summer Math & ELA Program

Location: Whittier Elementary School

Group: Incoming ﬁrst through fourth grade students

Dates: July 6 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Description: Whittier Elementary School’s summer program is designed to serve as an academic support for incoming ﬁrst through fourth grade students. This interdisciplinary program will focus on the areas of informational reading and writing, numerical ﬂuency and hands-on science observation and phenomena-based instruction. Students will participate in theme-based, interdisciplinary units to improve academic achievement and deepen content knowledge.

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Elementary Offerings

Hawthorne Elementary School Summer Scholars Program

Location: Hawthorne Elementary School

Group: Incoming ﬁrst through fourth grade students

Dates: July 5 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Description: The Hawthorne Summer Scholars program will focus on mathematics and literacy opportunities based on identiﬁed standards. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about the intersection between exercise science and mathematics. Social emotional learning will be infused throughout the program.

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Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Benjamin Franklin MS & Thomas Jefferson MS

Location: Teaneck High School

Group: Incoming ﬁfth grade students

Dates: July 6 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Description: We are excited to offer our incoming 5th grade students the opportunity to explore Science and Engineering to solve Real-World Problems! The students will Design, Construct, and Test solutions to problems of animals cut off from their habitat by highways, keeping people safe in buildings during earthquakes, and communicating over a distance when you don’t have a cell phone available. Students are encouraged to come and develop their engineering and science skills in this STREAM program that aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Middle School Offerings

Benjamin Franklin Middle School BeFore & After School Summer Tutoring

Location: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Group: Incoming sixth through eighth grade students

Dates: July 5 to July 27, 2023 Monday - Thursday
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Description: The BFASST (BeFore & After School Summer Tutoring) Program will provide incoming sixth through eighth grades students from Benjamin Franklin Middle School with instructional support in mathematics and Language Arts.

Contact Infor Benjamin Fran (201) 833-5450
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Fifth Grade Music Program Benjamin Franklin MS & Thomas Jefferson MS

Location: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Group: Incoming ﬁfth grade students

Dates: July 17 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Description: Students will receive small group instrumental music lessons in strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students will also learn large ensemble skills and techniques such as: tuning, tone, balance, dynamics, expression, etc. in a band and orchestra setting. These skills will ensure students’ success in Band I and Orchestra I in middle school.

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Middle School Offerings

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Summer Literacy and Mathematics Program

Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Group: Incoming sixth through eighth grade students

Dates: July 5 to July 27, 2023
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Description: Students will receive small group instruction in literacy and mathematics. This 14-day program is designed to support students with foundational content needed for success in the upcoming school year.

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Teaneck High School Ninth Grade Summer Impact

Location: Teaneck High School

Group: Incoming ninth grade students

Dates: July 6 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Description: The incoming ninth grade program is open to all incoming Teaneck High School freshmen. Students will receive instruction on high school coursework, as well as various opportunities to engage with robotics and 3D printing. Students will have the opportunity to meet with current high school teachers and counselors in support of their transition from middle school to high school.

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High School Offerings

Teaneck High School
Apex Credit Recovery Summer Program

Location: Teaneck High School

Group: Incoming tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students

Dates: July 6 to July 28, 2023
	
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Description: This program is by invitation only. Students will have the opportunity to retrieve high school credits in support of meeting graduation requirements. School counselors and teachers will work directly with students who enroll in this program.

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High School Offerings

Teaneck High School
Fairleigh Dickinson University Early College Summer Program

Location: Teaneck High School

Group: Incoming tenth, eleventh, and twelfth Grade Students

Dates:
July 6 to July 28, 2023
	
Times:
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Schedules of Courses are forthcoming)

Description: Students will be given the opportunity to enroll in a college-level course and receive college credit towards elective requirements. Courses include:

●	Introduction to Creative Writing ●	General Drawing I
●	General Painting I
●	Intro to Personal Finance
●	Intro to Sports Management ●	African American Literature

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