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Regional summer school offered by HFM BOCES

Eight component districts set to participate in inaugural year

HFM BOCES component school districts will participate in a shared summer school program this July for students in grades 9-12. The program, being hosted by Johnstown High School, is designed to help students that require classes to graduate on time.

Classes, which begin on Wednesday, July 1, will be offered Monday-Thursday in three, two-hour sessions per day. The six-week program will offer courses at all grade levels in English, social studies, math, and science, as well as Health. Regents exams will be administered Aug. 12-14.

Mrs. Christine Pietro, an assistant principal at Amsterdam High School, will serve as principal of the regional summer school. Eight HFM BOCES districts will participate in the inaugural program – Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Northville, and St. Johnsville.

Students may register for summer school in their home districts from June 15-24. A late registration will be held at Johnstown High School on June 29. A student’s eligibility for summer school is based on guidelines established by his or her home district.

Any transportation to Johnstown High School will be provided by the individual school districts, not by BOCES.

FAQ

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• Why is HFM BOCES offering a regional summer school?

• Where is the Regional Summer School being held?

• What are the dates and times for summer school?

• What classes are offered at HFM BOCES Regional Summer School?

• How do students register?

• Which school districts are taking part?

• Are there eligibility requirements for summer school?

• Who can participate?

• What if my child is not a resident in a participating district?

• What about younger students?

• Is Drivers’ Education being offered?

• What is the attendance policy for Regional Summer School?

• How are Regional Summer School students graded?

• Is there a Code of Conduct for Regional Summer School?

• Is transportation provided?

• Is lunch provided for students?

• Who will pay for a student to attend regional summer school?

• Regents/RCT Exam Schedule

Why is HFM BOCES offering a regional summer school?

In an effort to consolidate services and provide more cost-effective
programs, HFM BOCES this year is offering a regional summer school to area high school students.

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Where is the Regional Summer School being held?

All classes will be held at Johnstown High School, 1 Sir Bills Circle, Johnstown.

From Fonda (Route 30A):

Follow Route 30A into Johnstown. Take a left onto S. Perry Street. Continue to intersection with Main Street. Take left onto Main Street, travel through four traffic lights to Cayadutta Street. Turn right onto Cayadutta Street, left onto State Street, and left onto Pearl Street.

From Broadalbin (Route 29)

Take Route 29 west to Route 30A in Johnstown. Turn left onto Route 30A south. Turn right onto Route 67 west (Main Street) and continue straight until its intersection with Cayadutta Street. Turn right onto Cayadutta Street, left onto State Street, and left onto Pearl Street.

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What are the dates and times for summer school?

Classes will be held Monday-Thursday, July 1-Aug. 11. There will be three sessions per day, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. No classes on Fridays. Regents exams will be administered Aug. 12-14.

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What classes are offered at HFM BOCES Regional Summer School?

How do students register?

Students in participating schools may pre-register in their home districts June 15-24. Late registrants may register at Johnstown High School on June 29.

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Which school districts are taking part?

Eight districts have contracted to participate in the Regional Summer School: Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Canajoharie, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Johnstown, Northville, and St. Johnsville.

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Are there eligibility requirements for summer school?

Students must be properly immunized to register for summer school.
Parents should check with their home school district for attendance and grade eligibility requirements.

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Who can participate?

Students in grades 9-12 from the eight participating school districts may register for Regional Summer School.

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What if my child is not a resident in a participating district?

Students who live in a non-participating district may attend if their parents/guardians make arrangements directly with a participating district. Parents would be required to pay $70 per course for tuition.

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What about younger students?

Parents should check with their home districts to see if they are offering summer school for lower grade levels.

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Is Drivers’ Education being offered?

No. Check with your home district for the availability of Drivers’ Ed.

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What is the attendance policy for Regional Summer School?

More than three absences from any course will result in removal from that course. Lateness in excess of 10 minutes will be regarded as ½ absence. (For example, lateness to class on six occasions will be considered the equivalent of three absences. The next incident would result in removal from the course.) Lateness of less than 10 minutes on a regular basis may also result in removal from a course at the discretion of the summer school principal.

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How are Regional Summer School students graded?

Students are graded according to the policy of their home school districts.

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Is there a Code of Conduct for Regional Summer School?

Yes. Students must adhere to the Johnstown High School Code of Conduct.

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Is transportation provided?

HFM BOCES is not providing transportation. Check with your home districts to see if they are offering transportation to and from summer school.

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Is lunch provided for students?

No food is provided.

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Who will pay for a student to attend regional summer school?

Participating districts pay for their students to attend regional summer school. Students who live in a non-participating district may attend if their parents/guardians make arrangements directly with a participating district. Parents would be required to pay $70 per course for tuition.

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Questions?

You may call your home district with any other questions about the Regional Summer School.

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