Summer Series for Students

FCPS offers a variety of summer programming to support students. Please see below for more information about our programs.

High School Students

Summer Pathways for Progress: In-School Credit Recovery

The Summer Pathways for Progress program for rising 10th-12th grade students is a 4-week program designed to give students the opportunity to recover unearned credit from certain qualifying courses previously taken during the regular school year.  Students work with a teacher in a classroom setting for three hours daily, concentrating on priority standards to master content essentials associated with the specific course. Students who successfully complete the course and receive a passing grade at the end of the program will be awarded course credit. The student’s transcript will be updated to reflect a passing grade. If an accompanying SOL test is tied to the course, students will be required to retake the SOL test after the program. 

Attendance for the program is by application, and is limited by staffing, class size, and building principal recommendation.

Level Served	Location	Dates	Eligible Students	Registration Information
High School: Rising 10-12 grades	Millbrook High School	June 9-July 2	Students who failed Algebra I, Geometry, AFDA,  Biology, World History I or II, US History, Government, or English 9, 10, 11, or 12	Please see your child’s counselor for registration information.

Charting Pathways Summer Academy

The Charting Pathways program for rising 9th grade students is a 2-week program designed to enrich career exploration through hands-on learning experiences in diverse career pathways.  Students choose to explore two different careers and work through interactive projects to connect interests with practical skills. 
 
Attendance for the program is by application, and is limited by staffing, class size, and building principal recommendation.  

Level Served	Location	Dates	Eligible Students	Registration Information
Rising 9th graders	Dowell J. Howard Center	June 2-12	Rising 9th grad students	Rapid communication emails with enrollment details were sent to all families of rising 9th grade students on April 22 and May 1, 2025.  Registration closes on May 9, 2025.

 

Middle School Students

Smart Start for Middle School

The Smart Start program for middle school students provides students who need additional support in reading and math with extended learning. This 4-week program is designed to improve skill mastery, develop problem solving skills, and apply critical thinking skills in both reading and math. 

Participation in Smart Start for Middle School is initiated with an invitation from your child's school, and is limited by staffing, class size, and school recommendation.  

Level Served	Location	Dates	Eligible Students	Registration Information
Current grades 6-8 (not rising)	Robert E. Aylor Middle School	June 9-July 2	Schools will contact families of eligible students no later than May 14, 2025.	Registration will be completed for eligible students by school-based staff, in coordination with families.

Elementary School Students

Smart Start for Elementary School

The Smart Start program for elementary school students provides students who need additional support in reading and math with extended learning. This 4-week program is designed to improve skill mastery, develop problem solving skills, and apply critical thinking skills in both reading and math. 

Participation in Smart Start for Elementary School is initiated with an invitation from your child's school, and is limited by staffing, class size, and school recommendation.  

Level Served	Location	Dates	Eligible Students	Registration Information
Current grades 3-5 (not rising)	Indian Hollow Elementary School Greenwood Mill Elementary School Armel Elementary School	June 9-July 2	Schools will contact families of eligible students no later than May 14, 2025.	Registration will be completed for eligible students by school-based staff, in coordination with families.