More districts offering online summer school
Summer school doesn’t necessarily mean hours spent in a school building anymore.
Several York County school districts have started offering summer school — mostly for students who need to make up courses — online. Some school officials said it’s easier to manage with students’ busy summer schedules and offers more tailored programs.
“Summer school has been a hardship for students and their families forevermore,” said Shelly Merkle, assistant superintendent for administration for the York Suburban School District.
Students have always had difficulty committing to a summer schedule, she said. Some split time with parents or have difficulty finding transportation, or previously planned vacations become problematic.:
