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PWCS Summer Programs
Prince William County Public Schools offers both an academic recovery/support (Launch) program and an enrichment (Discovery) program for students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Launch offerings are for students needing additional academic support and remediation to prepare for the upcoming school year. Students will be recommended for the Launch Program by their current teachers or counselors. You will be notified by your student's school by April 28 if they have been identified to participate in this program. Launch offerings are tuition-free for identified students. Registration for all Launch programs is done in ParentVUE.
Discovery enrichment offerings allow students to explore interests and strengthen skills. Dates and times vary. Discovery programs have associated tuition costs. Registration for all Discovery programs is done in Student Quick Pay.
Transportation service is provided for all summer offerings. *Bus stops may be different from regular school-year bus stops.
Which summer program is right for my student?
K-5 Launch (Elementary)
Three-Week Program - July 10-28
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Monday-Friday
This program is designed to be an extension of the school year and help support students to develop skills to prepare them to be successful going into the next school year. The program provides reading, writing, and mathematics support in an engaging camp-like model.
Students will be recommended for the K-5 Launch program by their current teachers or school counselors.
6-8 Launch (Middle)
Three-Week Program - July 10-28
7:45-11:30 a.m. - Monday-Friday
This program is designed to be an extension of the school year and help support students to develop skills to prepare them to be successful going into the next school year. The program provides reading, writing, and mathematics support in an engaging camp-like model.
Students will be recommended for the 6-8 Launch program by their current teachers or school counselors.
High School Launch and Grad Academy
Six-Week Program - June 26 - August 4
7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Monday-Friday
*July 4 is an observed holiday.
Students in grades 9-12 can take advantage of the summer offering of courses to support on-time graduation.
9-12 Launch is for current high school students who have failed a course. Students in grades 9-12 may take one high school course for repeat (recovery) credit at no cost.
Grad Academy is for seniors who are not on track to graduate in June, but who are capable of graduating in August with additional targeted support. Grad Academy participants can earn up to two credits to satisfy diploma requirements and graduate this summer.
*There are additional summer options for high school students in need of SOL remediation and testing.
High school students should talk with their school counselor about which of the above options is right for them.
K-12 Discovery Enrichment Programs
Students in elementary, middle, and high school looking to discover their passions and explore new learning experiences in a variety of content areas will want to enroll in a Discovery program. Dates and times for Discovery programs vary but typically run for one week. Students may enroll in one Discovery program. *There is an associated tuition cost for all Discovery Programs.
High school students seeking a course for initial credit may explore Virtual Prince William for online course options. Please visit the Virtual Prince William website for more information.
Have Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage for answers to many commonly asked questions.
You may also contact SummerSchool@pwcs.edu with questions or talk with your child's school counselor.
For questions regarding transportation, please visit the Summer Programs Transportation webpage.
(The summer programs transportation information will be updated closer to the start date for each program.)
Summer School Coordinators
Mandy Livings
571-374-6893
Laura Gast
571-402-3763