Summer Bridge - Middle School Program

  • There is a special registration process for the virtual Accelerated Math Prep course: Learn more at www.pcsb.org/MSMathPrep

    Enroll early, especially if your child needs transportation. The school district may need to create new bus stops to accommodate students who enroll after May 1. Course recovery courses will also be offered to eligible students in math, science, social studies and language arts.

    Building Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies Skills

    For students currently in grades 5-7. Prepare your child for maximum success when the next school year begins.
     
    The Summer Bridge Middle School Program helps students develop and strengthen skills in math, reading, science, and social studies. Activities will include mock trials, hands-on math projects, financial literacy lessons and STEM challenges. Students will have the opportunity to participate in elective programs. Options will vary by school.
     
    Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Please call your Café Manager for meal cost information at that particular school site.
     
    Questions about Summer Bridge? Contact your school.
    Need Help Applying?  Contact Student Assignment at 727-588-6210 or StudentAssignment@pcsb.org
    Have Transportation Questions? Contact the Transportation Department at 727-587-2020.
    Before and Aftercare: See chart below
     

    Transportation is available for eligible students

    In alignment with School Board policy, regular transportation is provided for eligible elementary students attending their zoned school or a designated feeder school if students live more than two miles from the school. The school district may need to create new bus stops to accommodate students who enroll after May 1. 
    • If children can be accommodated at an existing bus stop, they will have transportation Day 1.
    • However, if a new stop needs to be created, transportation will be provided, but it may not be available until a few days after Summer Bridge begins. 

    Questions regarding the relocation of the Tyrone Middle School program to Pinellas Park Middle

    • Will there be individual bus stops for students? Students will be assigned a bus stop by the transportation department. Parents will be notified in advance of the location of the stop.  
    • Will students be dropped at Tyrone and bused to Pinellas Park Middle from there? Students will not be transported to Tyrone and bused to Pinellas Park. Students will go directly from their pre-assigned stop to Summer Bridge at Pinellas Park Middle School.

    Program Details:

    Dates: June 6-30
    Days: Monday - Thursday
    Hours: School hours may vary. Please see Summer Bridge Hours and Bus Times 
      
    Locations: Azalea, Bay Point, Carwise, Clearwater Intermediate, Dunedin Highlands, James B. Sanderlin, John Hopkins, Largo, Meadowlawn, Morgan Fitzgerald, Oak Grove, Osceola, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon Springs and Thurgood Marshall.
     
    Summer Bridge assignments are made to your child’s current or designated school.
     

    Middle School Course Recovery 

    The Course Recovery program is for middle school students who were not successful in completing a middle school core course. Course recovery courses will be offered in math, science, social studies and language arts. Check with your child's guidance counselor for eligibility.
     
    Transportation available to your zoned middle school! In alignment with School Board policy, regular transportation is provided for eligible middle school students attending their zoned school. Students who live more than two (2) miles from the school are eligible for transportation.
     
    Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Please call your Café Manager for meal cost information at that particular school site.

    Dates: June 6-30
    Days: Monday - Thursday
    Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
     
    General information: Contact the Executive Director, Middle School Education, at 727-588-6453. 

    Enrollment Information: Schools will contact and will register eligible Course Recovery Students. If you are interested, contact your school’s guidance counselor to see if you are eligible.

    NEW: Math Blast Bootcamp

    Please note: Only students currently enrolled in eighth-grade pre-Algebra are eligible to apply.

    Let's Get Mathematical! The Pinellas County High School Math department is offering a 0.5 elective-credit Math Blast Bootcamp for current eighth-graders entering ninth grade next school year. The camp is for students who need to review and improve their math skills. 

    Students will work on “high value” pre-algebraic standards that will help prepare them for their upcoming high school Algebra 1 course. Students will explore mathematics while engaging in fun activities. The crash course will also enhance students' conceptual thinking skills in the world of math. 

    Registration: Use the Student Reservation System.
    Dates: June 6-30
    Days: Monday – Thursday
    Hours: 8 a.m. to noon; Summer Bridge Hours and Bus Times

    Transportation is available for eligible students: Please contact the high school for more information about bus stop locations.

    "Grab and Go" Lunch Available

    Locations: Bayside, Boca Ciega, Clearwater, Countryside, Disston Academy, Dunedin, East Lake, Gibbs, Hollins, Jacobson Technical, Lakewood, Largo, Lealman Innovation Academy (pending), Northeast, Osceola, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs

    Accelerated Math Prep - Virtual Course

    PCS is offering virtual prep courses to ensure that middle school students are successful in their algebra and geometry courses next school year. Accelerated course options include Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students will work at their own pace with support from a PCS certified math teacher.

    There is a special registration process for the virtual Accelerated Math Prep course: 

    Learn more at www.pcsb.org/MSMathPrep

  • Summary of Summer Bridge Childcare Services

    Many Middle School Summer Bridge sites will host a before and/or after school program. Please contact childcare providers directly to arrange for services. Tyrone Middle School students will be at the Pinellas Park Middle site and will receive services through YMCA St. Pete.

    MS Summer Bridge - Sites Care Provider
    Azalea Middle Boys & Girls Club
    Bay Point Middle YMCA St. Pete
    Carwise Middle No Program
    Dunedin Highland Middle R’Club
    James B. Sanderlin PK8 R’Club
    John Hopkins Middle R’Club
    Largo Middle YMCA Suncoast
    Meadowlawn Middle YMCA St. Pete
    Morgan Fitzgerald Middle R’Club
    Oak Grove Middle R’Club
    Osceola Middle YMCA Suncoast
    Palm Harbor Middle No Program
    Pinellas Park Middle YMCA St. Pete
    Safety Harbor Middle No Program
    Seminole Middle Boys & Girls Club
    Tarpon Springs Middle YMCA Suncoast
    Thurgood Marshall Fundamental R’Club

     

     Contact Information for Care Providers

    Parks and Recreation Administration 
    1400 19th Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33713 
    (727) 893-7441

    R’Club Child Care, Inc.
    4140 49Th Street North
    St. Pete, FL 33709
    Phone:  727-578-5437
    www.rclub.net

    YMCA of the Suncoast 
    2469 Enterprise Road 
    Clearwater, FL 33763 
    Phone: 727-467-9622
    www.ymcasuncoast.org

    YMCA St. Pete
    600 1st Ave N #201
    St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone: (727) 895-9622
    www.stpeteymca.org

     
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