Birmingham City Schools To Offer Free Summer Program For Students

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The 2020-21 school year has been one of the most challenging years in recent memory amid the coronavirus pandemic, and many students may have found themselves falling behind, which is why Birmingham City Schools will offer a free summer program to help students recover from possible learning loss.

Superintendent Mark Sullivan announced Monday that summer opportunities will include classes led by seasoned educators and other opportunities through community partners.

"Birmingham, like most school districts throughout the country, face challenges because of disruptions brought on by COVID-19," Sullivan said. "But, some of our scholars we know face challenges even before the pandemic began, so we have our work cut out for us."

Enrollment in the summer learning program will be mandatory for students who failed a course this academic year, Sullivan said.

Enrollment, meals, and transportation will be free for students. Parents can sign their children up for summer learning programs starting on Monday.

School will begin at 8 a.m. from Monday through Friday and masks will be required to be worn in the classroom. Free After School enrichment will be available for students, but parents must pick up their children by 6 p.m.