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Summer School

South Colonie Central School District offers summer school programming for students in grades 7-12. This program provides an excellent opportunity for students to continue their education, recover credits, or enhance their academic skills during the summer break.

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Registration at Colonie Central High School

Student registration will be held on July 1 for residents and July 2 for non-residents from 8:30-11:00 and 12:30-2:30 at the high school in the West Wing Café. Counselors will be available to answer questions and meet with parents and students.

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Class & Regents Exam Dates

Classes will begin on Wednesday, July 8 and the last day of classes will be Monday, August 17. Regents Examinations are scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19.

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Attendance

All students must attend a minimum of 21 class sessions out of 23 days of instruction.

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Cell Phone Policy

All cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other mobile communication devices must be turned off and stored securely in the student’s backpack before the start of each session. Students may not carry, use, or access these devices during summer school, including during passing time. Students needing to contact a parent or guardian during the school day must report to the Main Office.

Important Dates

Wednesday, July 8: Classes Begin
Monday, August 17: Last Day of Classes
Thursday, July 9: Deadline for Walk-in Regents

Tuesday, August 18: Regents Examinations 

Wednesday, August 19: Regents Examinations


Registrations

Tuesday, July 1: Registration for Residents

Wednesday, July 2: Registration for Residents and Non-residents
Thursday, July 9: Deadline for out of district walk-in Regents registrations
 

Important

All students must attend a minimum of 21 class sessions out of 23 days of instruction.

Summer School Leadership

 

Stephanie Luce
Principal
luces@scolonie.org
 

Valene Synakowski

Assistant Principal 

synakowskiv@scolonie.org 

 

Colette Richardson

Administrative Aide

richardsonc@scolonie.org

 

 

Lisha Kill Middle School

68 Waterman Avenue

Albany, NY 12205

Course Offerings

High School

English 9, 10, 11
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Global 9, 10
U.S. History & Government
Biology
Chemistry
Health
Economics
Physical Education
Spanish 2, 3 (NYCAL
Checkpoint A exam TBD)

Middle School

English 7-8
Math 7-8
Science 7-8
Social Studies 7-8

Additional Information

Code of Conduct

  • No smoking, vaping, possession of weapons, illegal drugs, or alcoholic beverages.
  • Violence or any disruptive behavior is not permitted at any time.
  • Offenders will be dropped from the summer school program.
  • Summer School is a closed campus. Students are NOT allowed out of the building between classes.
  • All South Colonie Central School District Code of Conduct regulations will be enforced.

Cell Phone Policy

  • All cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other mobile communication devices must be turned off and stored securely in the student’s backpack before the start of each session.
  • Students may not carry, use, or access these devices during summer school, including during passing time.
  • Students needing to contact a parent or guardian during the school day must report to the Main Office.

Attendance

  • Every student is required to attend a minimum of 22 class sessions out of 24 days of instruction.
  • Absence for special events (e.g., previously scheduled vacations, sporting events, camps, court appearances) is not excusable. These absences will count as regular absences.
  • Students who miss more than 2 classes will be dropped from class.
  • Tardiness of 15 minutes or more will be considered an absence. Minutes being late will be added up.

Parking

  • Licensed drivers may drive to Summer School and park on campus.
  • Vehicles must be registered and insured.
  • Students may park ONLY in the lot closest to Waterman Avenue. Vehicles parked in other areas may be towed.

Dress Code

  • Hoods must be kept down; No hats.

Chromebooks

  • Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks every day.
  • Students from other districts should bring the device issued by their home school.
  • Usernames and passwords will be provided to connect to South Colonie's wifi.