Summer school?

[HeatherT]

Our school offers summer school for some kids, to "keep them in the swing of things."

I don't mean for the kids who need to go to summer school in order to pass their grade that year (although I think it's all the same thing, here anyway); this is for kids who might benefit from staying on a school schedule, being reminded of what they've learned this year so they don't forget by next year, be given a peek at what they might be learning next year, that sort of thing.

I let my kidlet do it a few yers back, and he liked it... as for the "keeping to a school schedule" thing though, I don't think it did. It's 3 days a week, something like 8:30 til 11am - that's hardly school schedule It did help him to retain what he'd learned that year, though. He forgets everything over summer vacation - heck, he forgets over Christmas vacation!

But our summer is usually "family" time, as much as possible... we try to travel some, go see the relatives, do "together" stuff....

I don't know... I need opinions Is voluntary summer school a good idea? Does it leave kids time enough to still be kids?

[BusyMom]

Ahh, those lazy days of summer!! The kids often look forward to the FIRST few days...and then it begins...Mom, I'm bored! Encouraging your kids to participate in a summer school program has its benefits, though. For example, the pseudo-structure of some programs offers SOME continuation of the basic school year... in most cases, though, the setting is much more like a social experience. Depending on the needs of your kid, investigate the options and make a decision based on what is best for all parties...including YOU!! Ok, parents?