Over 9,000 Columbia Public Schools students attend summer school

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Monday was the first day of summer school for Columbia Public Schools, and a press release from a district spokeswoman says more than 9,400 students are attending class.

The release says that figure represents more than half of the district’ regular school year enrollment.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can enter a variety of programs “that includes enrichment and advancement opportunities for students,” the release says. The two largest programs are Summer Sunsations for K-8 students and credit advancement for high school students. Driver’s education is included among the high school courses.

The summer session runs through June 26. Bus routes are available to K-8 students who live more than a mile from their “home school” and high school students who live more than two miles away.

More information can be found on the summer school page on CPS’ website.