Dear Discovery Families,
\r\nWe are excited to welcome our Swamp Owls to our campuses this summer!
\r\nDiscovery Schools will be offering your child(ren) a full summer of activities for their mind, body, and spirit. We are planning robust summer programs in June and July. The Discovery summer programs in June will focus on a morning of academics, and Community Works Summer Enrichment, an afternoon of fun, creativity, movement, and the arts. The academics will support those students that need support and provide enrichment for those students that are on or above grade level. The afternoon enrichments will provide fun, creativity, spirited competition, games, and more.
\r\nIn July, we are offering health, wellness, fitness, sports, theater, & STEM camps on the DJOD Campus. These camps will educate students beyond core academics to build important skills such as citizenship, sportsmanship, creative expression, collaboration, problem-solving, & teamwork.
\r\nWe have access to federal funds which have been made available due to the pandemic’s impact on student learning and learning loss. These funds are restricted in use and are above and beyond the typical per-student funding that we receive. The federal funds will allow us to supplement a portion of the costs of running extensive academic intervention, enrichment, health/wellness, and social-emotional learning programs. The funds will also help us provide Middle School and High School summer school credit recovery at reduced costs as compared to previous years. This is likely the last summer we can offer such extensive summer programs for a small cost to families. Please review the following choices carefully and register your child as soon as possible. We are trying to determine enrollment so we can finalize staffing. Students will be offered breakfast, lunch, and snacks during the program.
\r\nPayment Directions for all Summer Programs
\r\nDebit/credit card payments can be made by phone 504-229-2143 (Tiffany Chatelain)
Checks or money orders can be made payable to KDHSA or DJOD and in the memo line write the program name and the student’s first and last name
Checks/money orders can be dropped off to any Discovery front office secretary
Cash payments are not allowed
With HEART,
\r\nDr. Glaser, Ms. Preen, and Ms. Kelly
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Bridges Summer Learning Program
\r\nDiscovery Bridges will focus on extending learning opportunities through the month of June and will be open to all current DJOD students entering K-8th grade in 2023-202. Teacher recommendation will provide priority status for enrollment. The program will strengthen important grade-level literacy and numeracy skills, integrate academic interventions as needed, provide academic enrichment for those students who are meeting or exceeding grade-level standards, and prepare students for maximum success when the next school year begins. Bus transportation for the Bridges Academic Program is available at pick-up/drop/off locations.
\r\nPlease complete the registration form
\r\nBRIDGES/Summer Academics Registration Form
\r\nLower School Bridges
\r\nDates: June 5th - June 30 2023
\r\nTime: 8:30 am - 12 pm daily
\r\nLocation: Dr. John Ochsner Campus (DJOD) 1108 Shrewsbury Road
\r\nStudents: All current DJOD students entering K-4th Grade in 2023. Students who qualify for summer reading tutoring through bulletin 1566 are also eligible to apply for Bridges.
\r\nThis program is also open to all newly accepted students based on availability. Current Discovery students will be enrolled first to determine open spots for new students in each grade level. Teacher recommendation will provide priority status for enrollment.
\r\nCost:
\r\n$200 fee per child for the 4-week program.
\r\n$100 fee per child for the 4-week program if your child(ren) qualified for the Reduced School Lunch program.
\r\n$50 fee per child for the 4-week program if your child(ren) qualified for the Free School Lunch program.
\r\n$50 non-refundable Registration Fee which will be applied to the cost stated above.
\r\nTotal Payment due by May 5th.
\r\nRegistration Deadline: April 30th, 2023
\r\nProgram Information Contact: [email protected]
\r\nMiddle School Bridges/ Summer Academic Learning
\r\n****Enrollment in MS summer school classes will be based on failure to meet course standards and grade requirements.. School administration will send individualized letters if your child is required to attend summer school.
\r\nDates: June 5th - June 30th
\r\nTime: 8:30 am - 12 pm daily
\r\nLocation: Dr. John Ochsner Campus (DJOD) 1108 Shrewsbury Road
\r\nStudents: All current DJOD students entering 5th-8th Grade in 2023-24.
\r\nThis program is also open to all newly accepted students based on availability. Current Discovery students will be enrolled first to determine open spots for new students in each grade level.
\r\nCost:$200 fee per child for the 4-week program.
\r\n$100 fee per child for the 4-week program if your child(ren) qualified for the Reduced School Lunch program.
\r\n$50 fee per child for the 4-week program if your child(ren) qualified for the Free School Lunch program.
\r\n$50 non-refundable Registration Fee which will be applied to the cost stated above.
\r\nTotal Payment due by May 5th.
\r\nProgram Information Contact: [email protected]
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Community Works Summer Enrichment
\r\nCommunity Works Summer Enrichment entering K-8th Grade in 2023-24
\r\nDates: June 5th - June 30th
\r\nTime: 12:00-5:30 / Pick-up 4:00-5:30 daily
\r\nLocations: Dr. John Ochsner Campus (DJOD) 1108 Shrewsbury Road
\r\nEnrollment: Only open to K-8th grade students who are attending the Bridges Academic Program. Please indicate interest in Community Works on the Bridges Form. Parents will have to complete the CW online registration form. Once submitted the CW online payment portal will be emailed to you. This must also be submitted prior to April 30th.
\r\nCost:
\r\n$50 for the 4 week program if your child(ren) qualified for the Free/Reduced school lunch program.
\r\n$100 for the 4-week program if your child(ren) DO NOT qualify for the Free/Reduced school lunch program.
\r\nContact: [email protected]
\r\nCommunity Works Summer Enrichment, is an afternoon of fun, creativity, movement, and the arts. Afternoon enrichment will include activities such as music, visual arts, martial arts, African drumming, costume design, outdoor activities, & yoga/movement. This option is open to all students participating in Discovery Bridges 2023. Bus transportation will NOT be provided for Community Works Summer Enrichment.****A student can only sign up for Community Works if they are attending the Bridges Academic program from 8:30-12:00
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Discovery Health, Fitness, and Wellness Camps
\r\nHealth, Wellness and Sports Camp-July Registration Form
\r\nDates: July 10th-July 28th
\r\nTime: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
\r\nLocation: Dr. John Ochsner Campus (DJOD) 1108 Shrewsbury Road
\r\nJefferson, LA 70121
\r\nEnrollment: Incoming 1st grade through incoming 8th grade KDHSA and DJOD students and newly accepted students
\r\nCost: $125 per week for each session (register for each week of choice)
\r\n$50 non-refundable registration fee due by April 21st to hold the spot. Balance due by May 15th.
\r\nContact: [email protected]
\r\nStudents will participate in drills, challenges, and games designed to introduce them to skills or enhance their skills, in a variety of sports. They will also learn about food and nutrition and how we fuel our bodies to be our best.
\r\nIncoming 1st - 3rd graders
\r\nWeeks 1 - 3: Day Camp July 10th-July 28th - A variety of sports drills and games, agility activities, arts and movies, field trips, and water days.
\r\nIncoming 4th - 8th Graders - Sports-specific camps
\r\nWeek 1: July 10th - 14th - Football & Volleyball Camp
\r\nWeek 2: July 17th - 21st - Softball & Baseball Camp
\r\nWeek 3 July 24th - 28th - Basketball, Soccer, Cheer & Dance (Cheer and Dance will split days.)