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In This Section Section Home K-8 FAQS 9-12 FAQs Kindergarten Summer Scholars Academies Discovery and Learning Academy (K-5) GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (K-8) Fast Track Academy (9) Credit Academy (10-12) Services to support your Scholar 2023 Calendar Non MPS Student Registration & Continuous Learning Plan Community Based Organizations	Summer Scholars 2023 Summer Scholars 2023 HMONG SOMALI SPANISH Summer Scholars Explore. Create. Connect. Innovative academies for students in every grade This isn’t just summer school. It’s an innovative, immersive summer experience that challenges your child to explore a world of possibilities both in and out of the classroom. It won’t even feel like learning as they forge their own path, dream up new ideas, and find meaning in everything they create. All while discovering endless ways to connect with friends and their interests. Your child is more than a student. They’re a scholar. And at MPS they can explore, create and connect all summer long. Your Scholar belongs in MPS this summer. With five unique, engaging Summer Scholars Academies, there’s a place for everyone to experience more while growing their learning. By discovering limitless ways to explore, create and connect in their Academy, MPS Summer Scholars begin the 2023-24 school year ahead of the pack and ready to learn. NEW THIS YEAR for incoming grades 6-8! GEMS/GISE STEM Academy STEM Blasts! The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy will have an option for students that are only able to join us this summer for a week or two! Please note that all application grades listed are for a student's grade in the Fall of 2023. For example, a PreK student would complete a Grade K application, a current 5th grader would complete a Grades 6-8 application, and a current 8th grader would complete a Fast Track (9) application. Discovery and Learning Academy (Grades K-5) GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (Grades K-8) GEMS/GISE STEM Blast Academy (Grades 6-8) Fast-Track Academy (Grade 9) Credit Academy (Grades 10-12, qualifying students only) For before and/or after care at a Minneapolis Kids (fee for service) location (transportation provided), please click the logo below. Program guide- Under Construction All summer programs within Minneapolis Public Schools, check it out below! Under Construction		Contact Us Extended Learning Center 1250 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 612.668.0730 SummerScholars@mpls.k12.mn.us For Gr 9-12 summer programs, email HS.ALC@mpls.k12.mn.us Register To register, click on your chosen academy: Discovery and Learning Academy (K-5) HMONG SPANISH SOMALI GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (K-5) For ANISHINABE/SULLIVAN incoming Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, this program is full. The culture course for incoming grades 1-5 is open. In addition, incoming Kindergartners, 1st. and 2nd graders are full at LUCY LANEY. Incoming 1st and 2nd graders are full at GREEN, and incoming Kindergartners at WAITE PARK.. Otherise, you may apply to be on the waiting list or choose the Discovery and Learning program (link just above) at Folwell Elementary. HMONG SPANISH SOMALI GEMS/GISE STEM Academy (6-8) THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM at Sullivan IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST. You may apply to be on the waiting list or attend the program at Northeast Middle School. HMONG SPANISH SOMALI STEM Blast Academy (6-8) HMONG SPANISH SOMALI 2:30-4:30 EXTENDED DAY APPLICATIONS: Anishinabe/Sullivan-English Ansihinabe/Sullivan-Spanish THE ANISHINABE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITLING LIST. We are no longer accepting applications. Lucy Laney-English/Spanish Combined THE LUCY LANEY EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST STARTED (except for a handful of incoming kinders) Waite Park-English/Spanish Combined THE WAITE PARK EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS FULL WITH A WAITING LIST (except for a handful of incoming kinders). Please visit Fast Track and Credit Academy to learn how to register for those two programs. Who can attend MPS Summer Scholars is generally open to any public school student in Minneapolis entering grades 1-9, including charter school students who live in Minneapolis (additional paperwork required). For those looking for a PreK option, Summer Scholars is open to current MPS students entering Kindergarten, placed in Minneapolis Public Schools. For students entering grades 10-12, Summer Scholars Credit Academy is available to any qualifying student in Minneapolis, regardless of where they attend school, including charter and private schools. If your student is not a current MPS student, additional paperwork will be required for registration. COVID-19 info Most programs are in person, but online class options are available. Current COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed for in-person classes. Program Dates June 26, 2023 - August 3, 2023 Monday through Thursday (Closed June 29, July 3, July 4). Fast Track Academy will offer one session 6/26-7/27 (Monday through Thursday, closed 6/29, 7/3, 7/4) Credit Academy will offer two sessions: 1) July 7/5-7/13 (Monday through Thursday) and 2) 7/17-7/27 (Monday through Thursday). In addition, there will be a virtual option available to the class of 2023 and 2024 (seniors) from June 20--June 23 and June 26-June 28.