Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
Today’s Mission: Future Ready
Elementary
2025 Course Offerings
Registration is open April 15 - May 30, 2025.
During the Summer Learning Institute, students will participate in Math, English Language Arts, and two elective courses. These elective courses will rotate weekly, so students will experience each one for at least a week.
Mountainside Elective courses offered: STEM, Art, PE, Music, and Ready & Resilient (4th and 5th Grade Only).
Mesa Elective courses offered: STEM, Art, PE, and Music
English Language Arts
This summer, children will dive into literacy through engaging read-aloud, strategic vocabulary development, and purposeful instruction in effective comprehension strategies. High-quality literature will spark thoughtful conversation and learning from which all students will benefit.
Math
This is a one-hour class where students will explore mathematics through hands-on, problem-based learning experiences. Our goal is to get students excited about math while providing them with effective strategies to solve any real-world problems.
Art
Elementary Art is a one hour class. Students will have an opportunity to explore their artistic and creative side. This is a hands-on class with many opportunities to learn new and exciting ways to creatively think. Projects will vary with grade level participation. If your student has a desire to learn new and exciting ways to express himself/herself, then sign them up today for this inviting class!
S.T.E.M.
S.T.E.M. is a one hour class. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics uses a blended learning environment. Hands-on activities will be provided. This is a fun and interactive class that will show students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life.
Music
Music is a one hour class. Students will learn to read music, play instruments, understand rhythmic patterns, and express themselves through creative movement and signing.
PE
Physical Education is a one hour class. Students have additional opportunity this summer to participate in movement games and exercises that will stretch their bodies and give them a great mental break this summer. This class will ensure that students grow both academically and physically.
Mountainside - Ready & Resilient (4th and 5th Grade Only)
We aim to help every child feel confident and succeed, both in and out of the classroom. In the Ready & Resilient class, we will teach important skills to help children stay focused and build positive relationships. Throughout the summer, we will work with students on:
• Energy Management
• Attention Control
• Building Confidence
• Emotional Intelligence
• Effective Communication
• Motivation
• Self-Regulation
Literacy Clinic
Fountain-Fort Carson School District is offering a free literacy clinic this summer for students in Kindergarten – 5th grade. This targeted reading intervention is only available to students through teacher recommendations during the Summer Learning Institute. Through Literacy Clinic participation, children receive 55 minutes of reading intervention in a small group setting that targets decoding, comprehension, and fluency skills.
Students participating in the Literacy Clinic may also sign-up to participate in SLI, however, this is not required.