Summer Academy

Student reading book

Summer Academy is a comprehensive academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students at eligible schools. This full-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success. There is a fee of $5 per day. Registration will open Monday, March 3. Please check back for updates!

Students will engage with content they will see in the upcoming school year, which will include instruction in foundational literacy and math. Our enrichment partners will provide enrichment opportunities daily for participating schools. Students with IEPs are invited to participate in Summer Academy.

For more information on the Achieving Excellence Academy, please visit the AEA webpage.

Department of Activities

720-423-3629

DPSSummerAcademy@dpsk12.org

Special Education

720-423-2400

SPED@dpsk12.org

Registration

Registration will open Monday, March 3 at noon and close Wednesday, April 16. Please ensure you have your Parent Portal account set up to be able to register. If you need support with Parent Portal please visit the My Portal Contact Us webpage. Submission of the application does not guarantee a seat.

Schedule & Locations

Summer Academy runs from June 9 through July 3. No school on June 19 or June 20.

Bus transportation may be available but not guaranteed. Breakfast and lunch will be available at all Summer Academy locations.

Program locations include: 

All program locations hosted on elementary school campuses have central air conditioning.

Locations are subject to change due to building maintenance and construction. Families will be contacted immediately if their selected program is moved to another nearby location. If a bus route was assigned, changes will also be communicated.

Flyers and Posters

Flyers and posters with program information on Summer Academy are now available!

Flyer
Poster

Frequently Asked Questions

Employment

Summer Academy is currently looking for a site leader, office support, Paraprofessional, Educator for summer programming. Apply today through the DPS Internal job board. Job IDs are listed below.

  • Site Leader, Summer Academy - Job ID 73783

  • Teacher, Summer Academy - Job ID 73785

  • Office Support, Summer Academy - Job ID 73788

  • Paraprofessional, Summer Academy - Job ID 73792