Summer learning opportunities give Decatur City Schools' students the chance to enhance their learning during the summer. We offer credit advancement, credit recovery, remediation, or enrichment through our summer learning programs. For more information, please contact your local school. 

Elementary Summer Learning Academy focuses on K-3 students who meet the criteria outlined by the Alabama Literacy Act. If students are experiencing deficiencies in one or more reading components, they will be invited to participate in the Summer Learning Academy.

Summer Learning Academy for elementary students starts June 6! We have so many great programs planned and we can’t wait to see your students!

General Information about the Summer Learning Academy:
Dates: June 6-June 30 (Monday-Thursday)
Times: 8:00-2:00

Schools Hosting the Summer Learning Academy:
Austinville
Banks-Caddell
Ben Davis
Chestnut Grove Elementary will be housed at Julian Harris Elementary
Eastwood Elementary will be housed at Walter Jackson Elementary
Frances Nungester Elementary
Julian Harris Elementary
Leon Sheffield Elementary will be housed at Benjamin Davis Elementary
Oak Park Elementary
Walter Jackson Elementary
West Decatur Elementary
Woodmeade Elementary

AIM Summer School

We will offer activities for your student Monday through Thursday beginning June 3 and ending June 27. Schools will be closed on June 19 in observance of the holiday. The hours will be 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Classes will be held at Oak Park Elementary School (current Kindergarten through 4th grade) &  Decatur High School AIM (5th through 12th Grade). Preschool students aged 3 & 4 will choose between Monday/Wednesday 8 AM - 11:30 AM or Tuesday/Thursday 8 AM - 11:30 AM. Preschool classes will be held at Oak Park Elementary School. There is no charge for your student to attend this program. Our summer nutrition program will provide breakfast and lunch. Please indicate on the application form if your student needs bus transportation to summer school.  

If you are interested in your student attending, please complete the application at AIM Summer Program 2024 or call 256-552-4637 by April 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call 256-552-4637. Please contact your local school principal for Summer Learning Academy.

Extended School Year Services
As a student receiving special education services, your child’s IEP team is responsible for considering the need for extended school year services (ESY) to ensure the provision of free appropriate public education. Due to the pandemic and its impact on many students, DCS is offering ESY to all students with an IEP. 

The difference between extended school year (ESY) and summer school is that ESY is designed to prevent kids from regressing by allowing them to maintain the skills they learned during the school year. Summer School is designed to catch kids up who missed learning during the year. The purpose of ESY is to maintain learning, and any related services are provided for half the service minutes that are listed on the child's IEP during the regular school year. No new skills will be taught, only reinforcing what was already learned during the year.

Extended School Year (ESY) services will be offered during June 2024 and will be located at:

• Elementary - Oak Park Elementary School

• Middle  - Decatur Middle School

• High  - Decatur High School

If you want your child to participate in ESY services, please complete and return this form to your child’s special education teacher or mail it to Decatur City Schools, Attn: Special Services, 212 Fourth AV SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Please return by May 15, 2024.

If you are interested in your student attending, please complete the application at Extended School Year or call 256-552-4637 by May 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, please call 256-552-4637. Please contact your local school principal for Summer Learning Academy.