Summer Learning

Summer School 2024 Registration is now open!

Summer School

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will offer three Summer School sessions and the Extended School Year program this summer! Registration opens today Thursday, February 29.  Registration deadlines vary depending on the session. 

District 58 Summer School classes are open to students enrolled in public, private or parochial schools who live within the District 58 attendance area. Please register for the grade level your child will enter in fall 2024. 

Families who need assistance registering for Summer School may contact Summer School Secretary Alissa Drake at adrake@dg58.org or 630-719-5869. Please see details about District 58’s Summer School programming below. 

Summer School Session I: Essential Skills

Schedule: Weekdays, Monday, June 10-Friday, June 21 (excluding June 19) from 8:15-11:15 a.m.

  • Location: Belle Aire School 3935 Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Cost: Free
  • Bus Transportation: Provided
  • Registration: By invitation only. District 58 will identify students for Session I using specific district-developed criteria. Families of selected students will receive a direct invitation to participate later this spring. This invitation will contain detailed course information. 
  • Description: This session will focus on helping students achieve essential grade-level skills so they can succeed in school next fall.

Summer School Session II: General Education and Enrichment

  • Schedule: Weekdays, Monday, June 24-Friday, July 12 (excluding July 3 and 4), 
  • Location: El Sierra School 6835 Fairmount Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Cost: $105
  • Bus Transportation: Not provided - Families are responsible for their student’s transportation.
  • Registration: Session II registration is open now through April 30. A confirmation email with payment directions will be sent within three school days of your registration.
  • Description: This session will offer math and reading grade-level readiness courses, as well as two art classes. Art classes are limited to the first 30 students who register for each class. Once a class reaches capacity, a waiting list will form. Classes are:

    • Leap Into Kindergarten (Incoming Grade K): 8:15-11:15 a.m.
      This program is intended for students entering kindergarten in fall 2024 and will focus on reading and math readiness. Some of the topics covered include: letter and number recognition, letter sounds, and fine motor activities, including cutting, coloring, pasting and writing. 

       A confirmation email with payment directions will be sent within three school days of your registration.

    • Reading and Math (Incoming Grades 1-8): 8:15-11:15 a.m.
      District 58 will offer individual Reading and Math classes for every grade level, from grade 1-8. The class will focus on grade level readiness in both reading and math.

    • Art Exploration I (Incoming Grades 2-3): 8:15-11:15 a.m.
      Students will use a variety of media to express their creativity while exploring classic and modern styles of art.  This class will utilize various artistic mediums including, paint, oil pastel, colored pencil and mixed media such as ceramics and textiles. Students will be encouraged to improve their technique and comfort level through a wide range of different projects.

    • Art Exploration II (Incoming Grades 4-6): 8:15-11:15 a.m.
      Students will use a variety of media to express their creativity while exploring classic and modern styles of art.  This class will utilize various artistic mediums including, paint, oil pastel, colored pencil and mixed media such as ceramics and textiles. Students will be encouraged to improve their technique and comfort level through a wide range of different projects. 

Summer School Session III: Band and Orchestra

  • Schedule: Various days and times from July 29 to August 9. See descriptions below.
  • Location: Kingsley School 6509 Powell St., Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Cost: Band and Orchestra classes are $95; Beginning Orchestra Jumpstart and Beginning Band Jumpstart are free.
  • Bus Transportation: Not provided - Families are responsible for their student’s transportation.
  • Registration: 

    • 6-8th grade Band and 5-8  Orchestra - Session III registration is open now through April 30. A confirmation email with payment directions will be sent within three school days of your registration. Please register for the grade level your child will enter in fall 2024. 

      Beginning Orchestra Jumpstart and Beginning Band Jumpstart - Registration will take place May 2 and May 9, during Orchestra and Band registration for the 2024-25 school year. Please do not complete the registration at this time. 

  • Description: District 58 will offer several summer Band and Orchestra classes. See information below.
     
    • Beginning Orchestra Jumpstart (Incoming Grade 4)
      All District 58 Beginning Orchestra students must participate in the Beginning Orchestra Jumpstart program! Students who enroll in the Beginning Orchestra Jumpstart program will learn initial string technique, how to care for your instrument, and start playing some of your favorite folk tunes with your friends before we start lessons this fall! Since this is a required part of the Beginning Orchestra program, there is no charge for this week-long class.


      Registration will take place May 2 and May 9, during Orchestra and Band registration for the 2024-25 school year. Please do not complete the registration at this time. 

      • Week 1 Option:  July 29-Aug. 2
        Class 1: Monday, July 29-Friday, Aug. 2 from 8:00-8:50 a.m.
        Class 2: Monday, July 29-Friday, Aug. 2 from 9:00-9:50 a.m.

      • Week 2 Option: Aug. 5-9
        Class 3: Monday, Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 9 from 8:00-8:50 a.m.
        Class 4: Monday, Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 9 from 9:00-9:50 a.m.

    • Welcome Back Strings! (Incoming Grade 5)

      Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 9 from 10:00-10:50 a.m.
      Come enjoy making new orchestra friends as we explore fun music this summer! Incoming fifth grade orchestra students will learn new, multi-part ensemble skills while reviewing their playing techniques from this past school year.

    • Intermediate Orchestra (Incoming Grade 6)
      Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 9 from 10:00-10:50 a.m.
      Catch up on some quality time with your orchestra friends while playing together in a larger group! We will learn some fun and challenging orchestra music to expand student skills and abilities. Incoming sixth grade orchestra students will review and gain experience in their ensemble skills that we started this past school year.
       
    • Advanced Orchestra (Incoming Grades 7-8)
      Monday - Friday, July 29 - August 9 from 11:00-11:50 a.m.
      Students will be challenged with new, engaging orchestra music, learning and refining new skills and techniques. Students entering middle school are encouraged to participate in this class to gain experience with middle school level music as well as make friends with other musicians they will be in orchestra with this fall.
       
    • Beginning Band Jumpstart (Incoming Grade 5)

      All musicians enrolled in District 58 Beginning Band participate in the Beginning Band Jumpstart program! During this one-week jumpstart, students will learn initial instrument technique, how to care for their instruments, and some beginning tunes with their friends before starting lessons in the fall!  Since this is a required part of the beginning band program, there is no charge for this class.

      This is a one-week, Monday through Friday class.  Students will be assigned to a 40-minute time block between 8:00-11:00 am. during the week of July 29 through August 2 or the week of August 5 through August 9.  Please be available from 8:00 to 11:00 am.  

      Registration will take place May 2 and May 9, during Orchestra and Band registration for the 2024-25 school year. Please do not complete the registration at this time.

    • Instrument Skill-Building for Continuing Band Students (Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th Graders)

      Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 9 from 11:00-11:45 a.m. (2 weeks)
      Returning District 58 band musicians are invited to attend a Skill-Building session for their instrument.  During this two-week program, students will have an opportunity to continue refining instrument technique with teacher support, increase their note reading fluency, build their range of notes through scale work, receive coaching on ILMEA audition materials if they wish, engage in peer mentorship, and participate in small ensemble music-making. 

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

Extended School Year

  • Schedule: Tuesday, June 4 -Tuesday, July 2, 8:15-11:15 a.m. (no class on June 19)
  • Location: Indian Trail School, 6235 Stonewall Ave.
  • Cost: Extended School Year: $63; Speech-only Services: Free
  • Bus Transportation: Provided for Extended School Year
  • Registration: By invitation only. District 58 will offer Extended School Year programming for students who qualify through their individualized education plan, or IEP.  Families of students who qualify for Extended School Year will receive a direct email invitation from the student’s IEP team with program details. Please direct registration questions to Amy Dunbar at adunbar@dg58.org or 630-719-5824.

Description: The student’s IEP team will identify targeted goals and specific special education services for the student. This often includes resource, speech and language, occupational and/or physical therapy services. Extended School Year also includes speech-only itinerant services for students who require intensive speech/language support, but who may not be eligible for the full Extended School Year program. Service delivery is based upon the student’s IEP goals and generally is for between 25 and 50 minutes per week during the weeks ESY is in session. There is no fee for itinerant speech services, and transportation is not provided.

PTA SUMMER MATH CLUB 2024

The PTA Summer Math Club is open to students entering grades K-8. It provides participating students with three math packets for each grade level over the summer that feature a variety of fun and interesting math activities, designed to keep young math minds active all summer long. After students submit each completed packet, they will receive prizes and their next math packet 

1. Your first (white) Summer Math Club packet will be distributed to you at school in the last weeks of school. Each packet contains three opportunities to earn a prize – triangle, circle and star. Complete each activity within that shape to earn the prize for that shape. Earn up to three prizes for each packet! Math activities include a variety of fun options, including Math Task worksheets that are also included in the packet. 

2. Once you've completed your white packet, come into the Downers Grove Public Library on one of the dates listed below to collect prizes for each shape you've completed, have your Math Task worksheets reviewed with a high school student and pick up your next packet. 

3. Complete three packets (white, green then yellow) over the course of the summer to keep your math mind sharp and earn fun prizes! 

Math Club prize pickup times: 
9:30-11:30 am, 5:30-7:30 pm each day 

  • June 17 and 18 
  • July 8 and 9 
  • July 29, July 30
  • August 12 

Join the fun! No need to sign up, just start working on your packet. Here are detailed Instructions and prizes. Questions? Contact us at summermathclubDG58@yahoo.com