Summer school programs are for students who are in danger of not being promoted to the next grade. 

Individual schools administer summer school. Families are notified in June if a student will be promoted to the next grade or if summer school is recommended. 

If you have a question about whether your child should attend summer school, contact the principal at your child's school.

You can get more information and assistance with summer school by contacting your child's school.

Online

Learn more about summer school.

Contact your school.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance by phone.

Elementary and Middle School Students:

  • First day: July 6th
  • Last day: August 11th

High School Students:

  • First day: July 6th
  • Last day: August 14th

Extended School Year, Related Services and Chapter 683 Students:

  • First day: July 2nd
  • Last day: August 13th

Grades 3 - 8

  • Fully remote learning throughout the summer (4 days per week for 6 weeks)
  • Live or pre-recorded instruction in small groups and 1:1 check-ins
  • Check-ins with guidance counselors and/or social workers
  • Students can also participate in enrichment activities including virtual field trips, community building, and social/emotional learning

Grades 9 - 12

  • Fully remote learning throughout the summer (5 days per week for 6 weeks)
  • Small group sessions and 1:1 check-ins
  • Students only attend when courses are scheduled, and they can finish summer school early once requirements are met
  • Students can also participate in enrichment activities including virtual field trips, community building, and social/emotional learning

Students with 12-Month Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

  • Fully remote learning throughout the summer for students in all grades
  • 5 days per week for 6 weeks

iPad Request

To support remote learning and help students stay connected during emergencies, the Department of Education (DOE) is lending internet-enabled iPads to:

  • Public school students
  • Private, charter, and parochial school students with disabilities
  • Charter school students who are living in temporary housing or in foster care

To request an iPad for an NYC student in your family, please fill out the request form.

Priority will be given to students most in need. All iPads are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned. There is a limit of one iPad per student.

It may take a few weeks to process your request and deliver the iPad. You can get learn-at-home materials and activities on DOE's website for your student to work on without a device.

Request an iPad for an NYC student.

Get answers to some remote learning device (iPad) questions.

Learn about the new grading policy for remote learning.

iPad Assistance

You can get help with filling out the iPad request form, setting up the device, accessing applications, and resolving technical issues by phone.

  • Agency: Department of Education
  • Division: DOE Service Desk
  • Phone Number: (718) 935-5100
  • Business Hours:
  • You'll hear an automated message that will ask for your language. After choosing your language, press 5 for remote learning device assistance.

For help with technical issues, you can also:

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