FAQ

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.

1) How is a Summer Academy class different from other school year or summer programs?
2) Who do I contact regarding financial aid requests?
3) When can I expect registration confirmation?
4) How do I know if a class is full?
5) What if my child is interested in one class this year?
6) When is payment due? Are refunds available?
7) How do I order a T-shirt?
8) What is the Sunday preview?
9) What supplies should my child bring?
10) I have a child with special medical concerns. Who can I contact to share information about their allergies or medical needs?
11) What should I do if my child will be absent due to illness or vacation during SA?
12) How does the pick up and drop off process work?
13) What if I need to change transportation plans for a day during SA? Who should I contact?
14) What time do I pick up my child on extended days?
15) How can I get carpool information?
16) I’d like to chaperone for a field trip. Who do I contact?
17) What if I’d like to contact my child’s teacher?
18) What should I expect from SA after the academy? Are evaluations sent home?
19) I would like to get a receipt for tax purposes. How do I do that?
20) I am a teacher interested in working at Summer Academy. Who do I contact? When should I apply?

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1) How is a Summer Academy class different from other school year or summer programs?

Each class is expected to meet the unique needs of high potential students; to develop leadership skills, problem-solving, and communication; and to provide special challenges in the content areas. The Academy exists to complement district programs, not to be repetitious of existing opportunities during the school year. Each student will experience a hands-on opportunity like none other.

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2) Who do I contact regarding financial aid requests?

Summer Academy does not have financial aid. If you are interested in financial aid, please contact your Summer Academy district representative to see if your district has any need-basis funds.

If, after talking with your Summer Academy district representative, you want to apply for financial aid from your district, please complete the application, make course selections and check “applying for financial aid.” Do not send any money with your application.

Financial aid, where available, covers only a portion of the total tuition. It is the parent’s responsibility to pay the remaining balance by the May 13 deadline.

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3) When can I expect registration confirmation?

You will receive confirmation of the course assignment in the mail during the last week of April.

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4) How do I know if a class is full?

All applications with postmarks on or before March 30 are regarded as first-day registrations and have equal status for placement in classes. After March 30 filled classes will be posted on the Summer Academy website. Class status is located under 2011 Classes & Teachers.

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5) What if my child is interested in one class this year?

Students are encouraged to list several courses that interest them. Listing only one choice does not ensure placement. We will do our best in the class he or she most desires.

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6) When is payment due? Are refunds available?

Tuition is $390 as noted in the Summer Academy brochure. A registration fee of $50.00 will be due with each application to the Summer Academy. The remaining balance of $340 is due by May 13, 2011. A few courses have a tuition amount greater than $390.00; this is noted in the course description. If your child is placed in one of these, you will be sent a bill for the difference. Make checks payable to: Summer Academy. Send payments to: Summer Academy, 2697 East County Road E #533, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

Refund Policy – After a course is assigned and up through Friday, May 13^th, a processing fee of $50 will be deducted from each refund. Refunds take 10-14 days to process. After May 13, no refund will be made, except for medical reasons. After the Academy begins, no refunds will be made whether the Academy asks a student to withdraw from the Academy, or whether a student requests to be withdrawn from the Academy.

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7) How do I order a T-shirt?

T-shirts are free for students in 2011! Appropriate sizes can be selected on the Summer Academy application form. If you would like to purchase an additional t-shirt, they will be available for sale on Open House Night.

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8) What is the Sunday preview?

Sunday preview will be on Sunday, June 12, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., both buildings of Summer Academy will be open for preview on a very informal basis for those who are interested in seeing the buildings. As in the past, teachers will not be available and rooms will not be open, but you and your child can get your bearings before the first regular day of classes on Tuesday, June 14.

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9) What supplies should my child bring?

You child will receive a letter from his/her Summer Academy teacher telling you some specifics about your Academy class including supplies needed in the middle to end of May.

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10) I have a child with special medical concerns. Who can I contact to share information about their allergies or medical needs?Please send any medical notifications and a completed Dispensation Medication Form (if necessary) to our Summer Academy office. We will pass these along to our registered nurse that will be on campus for the entirety of the Academy.

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11) What should I do if my child will be absent due to illness or vacation during SA?

If your child will be absent, please contact the Summer Academy office with your child’s name and class.

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12) How does the pick up and drop off process work?

Transportation is provided by the families of the students, either through private cars, car pools, or through participation in chartered bus services from their attendance area.

If busing is provided to and from Summer Academy, it is provided by your school district, not Summer Academy. Your individual school district will notify you of any arrangements available to you. If you have any transportation questions or concerns, please call your local district representative listed on the front of this brochure.

Students may be dropped off at 7:45 and will wait in the lobby area until 7:55 when they are permitted to go to their class.

If you are picking up your child directly from Summer Academy, please designate a place to meet after the session is over. Teachers will escort students out of the school, and your child should go to the designated meeting place.

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13) What if I need to change transportation plans for a day during SA? Who should I contact?

If you need to change transportation plans, contact the Summer Academy office. The staff will notify your child and their teacher of the change of plans.

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14) What time do I pick up my child on extended days?

Students will be dismissed at 2:30 on extended days.

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15) How can I get carpool information?

Sign up to receive a carpool listing by checking the carpool blank on the application form. Please mark the carpool section on the Summer Academy application. By the end of April, the names of those students who wish to become part of car pools will be mailed. This list will include names, addresses, and phone numbers of those students who live within the same school district. If you wish to participate, you will need to make your own contacts to form car pools.

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16) I would like to chaperone for a field trip. Who do I contact?

Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in chaperoning your child’s field trip.

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17) What if I would like to contact my child’s teacher?

If you would like to contact your child’s teacher, please contact the Summer Academy office or send a note with your child. You can expect to hear back from your child’s teacher within 1 business day.

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18) What should I expect from SA after the academy? Are evaluations sent home?

Approximately one month after the conclusion of Summer Academy, parents will receive a brief, written reflection of the teacher’s impressions of the student during the Academy. The reflection will provide valuable insight of your child and their recommendation for future Summer Academy participation.

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19) I would like to get a receipt for tax purposes. How do I do that?

After the end of the Academy, a receipt will be sent to all parents/guardians attesting to the amount of tuition that was paid for Summer Academy and providing a tax identification number. These receipts have been used to claim pretax money that you have sequestered at your work, matching money from your employer, or deductions. Receipts will not be processed until the end of Summer Academy and will be mailed with your student’s evaluation. If you have papers that must have the Summer Academy Director’s signature, please mail them to Summer Academy. These also will receive attention after the end of the Academy.

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20) I am a teacher interested in working at Summer Academy. Who do I contact? When should I apply?

Summer Academy is always looking for teachers with a passion for talented and gifted students. If you are interested in developing a class and teaching at Summer Academy, applications must be submitted by November 15. Interviews will take place in December. If you have any questions please contact Jon Klippenes at jklippenes@gmail.com.

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FAQ

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.

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2) Who do I contact regarding financial aid requests? Summer Academy does not have financial aid. If you are interested in financial aid, please contact your Summer Academy district representative to see if your district has any need-basis funds.

If, after talking with your Summer Academy district representative, you want to apply for financial aid from your district, please complete the application, make course selections and check “applying for financial aid.” Do not send any money with your application.

Financial aid, where available, covers only a portion of the total tuition. It is the parent’s responsibility to pay the remaining balance by the May 13 deadline.

3) When can I expect registration confirmation? You will receive confirmation of the course assignment in the mail during the last week of April.

5) What if my child is interested in one class this year? Students are encouraged to list several courses that interest them. Listing only one choice does not ensure placement. We will do our best in the class he or she most desires.

7) How do I order a T-shirt? T-shirts are free for students in 2011! Appropriate sizes can be selected on the Summer Academy application form. If you would like to purchase an additional t-shirt, they will be available for sale on Open House Night.

9) What supplies should my child bring? You child will receive a letter from his/her Summer Academy teacher telling you some specifics about your Academy class including supplies needed in the middle to end of May.

11) What should I do if my child will be absent due to illness or vacation during SA? If your child will be absent, please contact the Summer Academy office with your child’s name and class.

12) How does the pick up and drop off process work? Transportation is provided by the families of the students, either through private cars, car pools, or through participation in chartered bus services from their attendance area.

Students may be dropped off at 7:45 and will wait in the lobby area until 7:55 when they are permitted to go to their class.

If you are picking up your child directly from Summer Academy, please designate a place to meet after the session is over. Teachers will escort students out of the school, and your child should go to the designated meeting place.

13) What if I need to change transportation plans for a day during SA? Who should I contact? If you need to change transportation plans, contact the Summer Academy office. The staff will notify your child and their teacher of the change of plans.

14) What time do I pick up my child on extended days? Students will be dismissed at 2:30 on extended days.

16) I would like to chaperone for a field trip. Who do I contact? Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in chaperoning your child’s field trip.

17) What if I would like to contact my child’s teacher? If you would like to contact your child’s teacher, please contact the Summer Academy office or send a note with your child. You can expect to hear back from your child’s teacher within 1 business day.

2) Who do I contact regarding financial aid requests?

Summer Academy does not have financial aid. If you are interested in financial aid, please contact your Summer Academy district representative to see if your district has any need-basis funds.

3) When can I expect registration confirmation?

You will receive confirmation of the course assignment in the mail during the last week of April.

5) What if my child is interested in one class this year?

Students are encouraged to list several courses that interest them. Listing only one choice does not ensure placement. We will do our best in the class he or she most desires.

7) How do I order a T-shirt?

T-shirts are free for students in 2011! Appropriate sizes can be selected on the Summer Academy application form. If you would like to purchase an additional t-shirt, they will be available for sale on Open House Night.

9) What supplies should my child bring?

You child will receive a letter from his/her Summer Academy teacher telling you some specifics about your Academy class including supplies needed in the middle to end of May.

11) What should I do if my child will be absent due to illness or vacation during SA?

If your child will be absent, please contact the Summer Academy office with your child’s name and class.

12) How does the pick up and drop off process work?

Transportation is provided by the families of the students, either through private cars, car pools, or through participation in chartered bus services from their attendance area.

13) What if I need to change transportation plans for a day during SA? Who should I contact?

If you need to change transportation plans, contact the Summer Academy office. The staff will notify your child and their teacher of the change of plans.

14) What time do I pick up my child on extended days?

Students will be dismissed at 2:30 on extended days.

16) I would like to chaperone for a field trip. Who do I contact?

Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in chaperoning your child’s field trip.

17) What if I would like to contact my child’s teacher?

If you would like to contact your child’s teacher, please contact the Summer Academy office or send a note with your child. You can expect to hear back from your child’s teacher within 1 business day.