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Elementary ESY 2009 Information 
  

What is ESY?   
ESY or Extended School Year is a four-week summer program offered by the Kirkwood School District in which students are able to continue working on skills and concepts learned in reading and math during the regular school year.

What is the ESY 2007 schedule? 
  
The dates for ESY are from June 8 through July 2.                             

What are the hours of ESY       
School starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 12:15 p.m.

Where is ESY being held?
       
ESY is held at:   Tillman Elementary School  230 Quan Ave.

How are students selected for ESY?
   
Elementary teachers, principals, and guidance counselors identify students who would benefit from additional class time during the summer in order to strengthen skills in the areas of reading and math.  Elementary ESY is a recommendation-only program.  Students must be recommended by their elementary school to attend.

What classes are offered in ESY?   
Reading and math are offered to students who attend ESY.  Students attend sessions in both reading and math each day.

Should my child be enrolled?   
You will receive information from your child’s elementary school if your child should be enrolled in ESY.  If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact your child’s teacher or building guidance counselor.

Is bus transportation provided?  
 
Yes, if your child lives more than one mile away from Tillman Elementary School.

Is before & after care available during ESY?
Yes!  KECC will offer a before & after school program for students attending ESY.  Contact KECC at 314.213.6136 ext. 3622.

Can my child attend both ESY and Summer Adventure?
 
Yes.  Students recommended for ESY can attend from June 8 – July 2. 
They may also enroll in Session Three of Summer Adventure,
which runs from July 6 – July 16.

How do I know whether my child should attend ESY or Summer Adventure?

ESY is available to students by school-invitation only. Students are invited to attend ESY based on care consideration by teachers, specialists, counselors, and principals in order to benefit from additional time strengthening reading and math skills.  If your child has been invited to ESY, it is strongly recommended that you consider the additional learning time provided through the ESY program.  There are no fees to attend ESY.  Summer Adventure is an enrichment program designed to explore courses not typically offered during the school year.

Who should I contact if I have more questions?
You may choose to contact your child’s school or you may contact Melissa Yount, ESY Elementary Principal at 213-6100 ext. 5226 or yountme@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us.


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