2020 Spring Programs Available Now

Sponsored by UAA

Purpose: For all students Pre-school through 12th grade to engage in live reading and writing programs

Dates: Avaliable now. Programs begin every week throughout the spring and summer with a variety of weekday and weekend schedules available.

Model: live online

Flyer: UAA Summer Reading & Writing Programs PDF Flyer

Enrollment: http://www.uaa.readingclasses.org

Contact: 1-800-903-0029

“Allison loved doing the long-word decoding lessons. Her reading skills have improved tremendously, and she is reading more challenging chapter books.” – Parent of 3rd grader

Burchell High School summer school is a three week, virtual summer school session that is going to utilize a variety of learning platforms, including Summit, Apex, and Google Classroom, based on individual needs.  Students will be able to complete courses they did not finish during the quarter, or start a new one to catch up in remaining deficient credit.  This will also be an opportunity for seniors to cross the finish line with their remaining few credits.

Also, we will be providing a virtual course through Onward and Upward that emphasizes physical activity, mindfulness, nature, and art.  Students will meet three days a week through Zoom, and complete art and nature projects by exploring their back yard.  This course will offer a full credit in PE and a science elective.

Purpose: Credit Recovery, Accelerated Learning, and Adventure

Dates: May 28th - June 12th

Model: online learning and back yard exploration options

Online Learning Platform: Summit Learning, Apex Learning, Google Classroom

Enrollment: Registration Form

Meals: Not available this year

Transportation: Not available this year

School & Times

Burchell HS: online asynchronous

Monday - Thursday (closed on Fridays)

Contact: 907-864-2600

Introduction to Career Pathways Program (CTE)

Purpose: Students eligible for Title IC-Migrant and Title VI Indian Education are invited to participate in our 2020 Summer Introduction to Career Pathways Program. The program will offer 2 different CTE courses allowing students the opportunity to earn 0.5 high school credit.

Dates: June 29th – July 17th, 2020

Model: Supervised hands-on instruction

Enrollment: Invitation only – current IEA and Migrant eligible students grades 8-11

Schools & Times TBD

Mat-Su Career & Technical High School - Intro to Health Occupations, 8:00-11:30 AM

Wasilla High School - Intro to Construction Trades, 8:00 - 11:30 AM

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YouCubed in the Mat-Su (Summer Math Program)

Purpose: Students eligible for Title IC – Migrant are invited to participate in a hands-on math summer program.

Dates: June 29th – July 21st, 2020

Model: Supervised hands-on instruction and workshops

Enrollment: Invitation only – current Migrant eligible students

Schools & Times

TBD, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

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Knik Tribal Council Fish Camp (Knik Shan Qayeh) CANCELED

Purpose: All Alaska Native/American Indian students are invited to participate in Knik Tribal Council’s Shan Qayeh Culture and Fish Camp.

Dates: CANCELED

Model: Supervised hands-on instruction and workshops

Enrollment: Applications available from Knik Tribal Council

Schools & Times

Knik Elementary – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

STEM-themed summer ACADEMIES being offered ONLINE by UAA. Week-long camps for students entering grades 6-8.

• Coding
• 3D Modeling
• Videography

Registration Online: UAA Summer Engineering Academies Registration

Contact: Joe Selmont, jselmon1@alaska.edu

Phone: 907-786-1910

Sponsored by the MTA Foundation

‘ Starting the conversation ‘

Date: TBD

Where: Glenn Massay Theater, MSC

Time: 4pm - 9pm 

 Dinner: 6pm with pizza

Sponsors: MyHouse & Mat-Su Opioid Task Force 

 Youth Partner: MyHouse Youth Advisory Board

Location: Wasilla High School

Dates/Times:  July 27-July 31, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Purpose: Earn college credit, gain hands-on experience, build leadership skills

Intended Audience: Available to Mat-Su students finishing grades 9-12 in May 2020

Description: Alaska Business Week is a fun, intensive entrepreneurship experience for high school students. ABW runs one-week programs teaching the basics of business, leadership and entrepreneurship. Participants compete as teams in a dynamic business simulation with the guidance of adult mentors from the business community. After completing the program, students have a competitive edge on workplace readiness, college preparation, and overall life success.  At ABW, students get personal experience working with real business leaders, company founders and CEOs. At the start of each camp, students form dedicated teams or ‘companies’ to compete in a gamified business simulation. The curriculum is designed to promote leadership, ethical decision-making, public speaking, collaborative teamwork, and profitable entrepreneurship for Alaska communities.

Enrollment: MSBSD PROVIDES FULL TUITION FOR THE FIRST 40 STUDENTS, MatSu Pre-registration Form

Enrollment Deadline: July 20, 2020

Contact: Andy Rogers

907-278-2744

2020 Girls Who Code Summer Camp (FREE)

Purpose: To introduce girls (6th-12th grade) to the world of coding/computer programming so that they choose to take coding classes during the regular school year and possibly pursue careers in the computer science field.

Who: Mat-Su girls, grades 6th-12th, who want learn computer programming, community service, and leadership skills. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood computer science teachers.

Dates: June 23 - 25, 2020

Model: Online Zoom Meeting Room (device loans and Internet available if needed)

Online Learning Platform: Girls Who Code Headquarters

Enrollment: Registration Form Here

School & Time

TBA 9 AM - 1 PM Daily

Contact: jennifer.barnes@matsuk12.us

907-282-4111

Inside Algebra is designed to reach students who struggle in math. Inside Algebra offers explicit instruction in an organized, clear, and consistent manner, blending instruction with student collaboration, math activities, and monitoring progress of student mastery of concepts. This summer course will focus on pre-algebra concepts to prepare students for Algebra I in high school.

2020 Inside Algebra

Purpose: For 8th graders transitioning to 9th grade Algebra

Dates: June 29th - July 24th, 2020

Model: Supervised on campus by a Math teacher

Online Learning Platform: Inside Algebra

Enrollment Procedure: TBA

**Please talk your counselor first so that you know if you are an appropriate candidate for this course.**

Schools & Times

Wasilla HS: 8:00 - 11:30 (morning session), or 12:00 - 3:30 (afternoon session)

Contact: contact your high school counselor first.

After summer school starts, contact Darjon.Gimm@matsuk12.us

907-746-8494 office

907-715-9250 mobile number (texting is preferred) 

2020 Youth 360's free summer program in Houston and Wasilla! Youth 360 offers fun and engaging activities designed to connect middle and high school students to each other, their family, their school and their community. 12-5 pm, M-F at Houston Jr./Sr. High and Wasilla High. Transportation to/from central community locations is available.

Schools, Dates, & Times: 

Houston Jr/Sr High School: Date TBD, Mon-Fri, 12 Noon - 5 PM

Houston Flyer

Wasilla High School: Date TBD, Mon-Fri, 12 Noon - 5 PM

Wasilla Flyer

Model: Supervised on campus Club activities for all 6-12 graders who attend these schools during the regular school year.

Enrollment Procedure:  Online enrollment

Paper enrollment forms available at HHS & WHS schools.

Youth360 Parent Handbook

Contact: Tyler Healy, Youth360 Director, 907-373-3613, director@youth-360.org

2020 TAG Summer Camp

Status: CANCELED

Purpose: Students identified as Talented and Gifted in MSBSD have been invited to participate in our 2020 TAG Summer Camp.

Dates:    TBD

Model: Supervised on campus 

Online Learning Platform: N/A

Enrollment: Identified TAG students by invitation

Schools & Times

TBA 

Flyer

Contact: Marianne.Southwick@matsuk12.us

907-746-9219