The Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 are pleased to announce that the district hosted the Summer Acceleration Academy opportunity supported by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) last week.
The program, which ran from August 12 to 16 at the Old Rochester Regional High School, provided eligible students entering Kindergarten through grade 10 with an opportunity to engage in a week-long academic program designed to accelerate student learning through engaging, standards-aligned lessons that met the specific academic needs of identified students. The highly focused instruction was led by exceptional teachers while keeping the learning experience interactive.
“I’d like to extend my thanks to the committed educators and students who worked hard this week to reach their benchmark goals before the school year,” Superintendent Nelson said. “This instruction is paramount to making sure our students are the most prepared and confident for entering the classroom in the fall.”
“The Summer Acceleration Academy was a tremendous success, offering both learning and enriching opportunities for all of the students who participated,” said Acceleration Academy Coordinator Kevin Tavares. “The staff were exceptional, providing outstanding teaching, support and guidance throughout the week.”
This free program for selected students provided breakfast and lunch at no additional cost. Students participated in Literacy/Language Arts and Mathematics instruction with supplementary Art, Physical Education, and Technology enrichment. Class sizes were kept small with approximately 12 students each.
“I am tremendously grateful to our amazing academy teachers and staff who delivered a high-quality educational product for our enrolled students and their families,” said Kyle C. Letendre, Acceleration Academy Coordinator. “It was a true joy to visit our classrooms to see students participating in highly engaging and meaningful learning experiences as they gear up for the new school year.”