UCS Community Education

What is Readers and Writers Workshop? The Macomb Intermediate School District, in collaboration with Utica Community Schools, is offering a summer school program for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students will be provided with daily opportunities to read, write, and discuss their ideas with peers. In addition, students will organize their learning in a readers-writers notebook, with the course ending in a culminating multi-genre project based on a particular theme. Who would benefit from this program? Students entering grades 6 – 8 who desire an enrichment type experience to work on reading and writing skills. How do I register? Go toHome - UCS Community Education (eleyo.com)to register online. Online registration will open on Monday, April 28, 2025, and will close on Friday, June 20, 2025. When does the summer session begin? Classes begin Monday, June 23, 2025, and end Friday, August 1, 2025. No session on Thursday July 3, 2025, or Friday July 4, 2025. Where is the class located: Bemis Junior High School 12500 19 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, 48313 Will transportation be provided? Yes, information will be provided in an email prior to the start of the summer session. What is the daily schedule for the summer session? Start Time End Time Activity 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Free breakfast 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Class 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Free lunch 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Return Home Will my child have homework to complete for this course? No, all work will be completed during class time. Is there a cost for this program? No, this program is supported by grant funds for the summer of 2025. Will my child need their school computer? Your child will need access to a computer, preferably their UCS issued student device. If your child does not have their UCS student device due to end-of-the year turn-in, information regarding device pick-up will be provided in a follow-up email in late May 2025.

What is SAT Preparation Workshop? This asynchronous course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the tools available on the College Board Student Portal, the Bluebook digital testing app and the free digital SAT prep courses available through Khan Academy. This UCS SAT Preparation Workshop has been designed to be taken in a variety of ways that suit the unique needs of each individual student and their family. Weekly options will include: Online TEAMS meetings There will be two Teams meetings a week, one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday, for 45 minutes each that students may choose to attend or choose to watch a recording of the meeting or choose to work through the posted material from the meeting asynchronously. There will be a third session every week that will be recorded and posted on Thursday that is meant to be completely asynchronous The course will be taught by two experienced UCS teachers, one certified in English, the other certified in math, and both English and math will be covered each week. Two in-person days offered within the summer schedule. While that material will not be recorded, it will be posted in Schoology for asynchronous work. One of days will focus on math, the other day will focus on English. Students will continue to have access to the Schoology “course” for the entire school year Is there additional information about the Digital SAT? Click on the link for an overview of the student experience. Overview of Official SAT Practice video. How do I register? Go to Home - UCS Community Education (eleyo.com) to register online. Online registration will open on Monday, April 28, 2025, and will close on Friday, June 20, 2025. When does the summer session begin? Classes begin Monday, June 23, 2025, and end Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Two in person dates: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, July 23, 2025 No session on Thursday July 3, 2025, or Friday July 4, 2025. Where are the two in-person days located: Jeannette Junior High School 40400 Gulliver Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Will transportation be provided? Yes, for the two in person days. information will be provided in an email prior to the start of the summer session. What is the daily schedule for the in-person summer session? Start Time End Time Activity 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Free breakfast 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Class 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Free lunch 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Return Home Is there a cost for this program? No, this program is supported by grant funds for the summer of 2025. Will my child need their school computer? Your child will need access to a computer, preferably their UCS issued student device. If your child does not have their UCS student device due to end-of-the year turn-in, information regarding device pick-up will be provided in a follow-up email in late May 2025. Additional Information: The SAT Preparation Workshop will be added as a “course” in Schoology, and students will be added into this course June 23, with our first Teams meeting on June 24. The teachers will reach out to registered students and their parents by Monday, June 23, at the latest with more information. An online mentor will be available throughout the course session. More information will be provided in a follow-up email from the lead teacher.