DPS Summer Academy/Connections

DPS Summer Connections
Summer Academy is a free, four-week academic program that is open to all rising first through fifth-grade DPS students at eligible schools. This half-day program focuses on preparing elementary students for future success. There is a fee of $5 per day, or $85 for the entire program. Registration will open Monday, February 10-April 16.

Students will engage with content they will see in the upcoming school year, which will include instruction in foundational literacy, math, science and technology. Our enrichment partners will provide enrichment opportunities daily for participating schools. Students with IEPs are invited to participate in Summer Academy. Contact: Expanded Academic Learning, 720-423-3629, EAL@dpsk12.org, Special Education, 720-423-2400, SPED@dpsk12.org.

Registration
Registration will open Monday, February 10 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: 

• Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
• Barnum Elementary
• Carson Elementary
• Force Elementary
• Hallett Academy
• Holm Elementary
• McGlone Academy
• Omar D. Blair Charter
• Sabin World School
• Stedman Elementary

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.