School may be out for the summer, but learning, discovery, and joy don’t stop across our Distinctive Schools campuses! This June, students joined summer learning programs designed to provide targeted academic support while keeping the bright energy of summer alive.

Summer Learning at Distinctive Schools is a time for continued academic and personal discovery. Seeing our students dive into their learning, build new friendships, and embrace new experiences has been a true highlight of our summer. The morning is time for concentrated academic enrichment, building on the skills from the school year in a smaller setting. This allows students to receive more personalized support from educators.

Afternoon programming provides students with the opportunity to choose activities based on their interests. From sports and open gym to pottery, robotics, and science clubs, afternoon activities are a way to explore new interests. Partnerships with organizations like AYSO Soccer continue to grow our community relationships all year round.

Whether joining us for morning academic programming or jumping into afternoon activities, our students have been at the heart of the summer experience. They have continued to grow, stretch their thinking, and bring their own unique perspectives to our classrooms every day.

Keep the momentum going at home! We want to keep this momentum going through the rest of the summer! Here are a few fun, easy ways families can keep minds sharp and engaged at home:

Math (K–7th Grade)

• Zearn: Students should aim to complete at least one lesson per day to work toward their "black belt" in three focus areas. Once they complete their targets, they are welcome to continue working independently on other Zearn missions.

• Math Card Games: We encourage families to play 1–2 math card games together at home each day. This is a great way to build fluency and number sense using any standard deck of cards.

ELA (2nd-5th Grade)

• Amira (2nd–5th Grade): Students should practice reading aloud for 10–15 minutes, either every day or at least 3 times per week.