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Planning ahead and utilizing school programs to combat the "summer slide"—the loss of academic skills over the summer—can be really effective for helping your child maintain and even build on what they’ve learned during the school year. Here are some tips on how to plan early:

Communicate with Teachers for Continued Support

  • Check for suggestions: Talk to your child’s teacher before school ends to ask for recommendations on resources or strategies to support learning over the summer. They may also suggest specific areas to focus on and provide guidance.
  • Summer tutoring options: If you feel your child needs extra help, ask about tutoring opportunities through the school or community programs.

Research Summer Programs

  • Summer learning programs: Many schools offer summer programs designed to combat the summer slide. These might include academic camps, tutoring, or learning workshops.
  • Summer reading programs: Schools and local libraries often host summer reading programs with incentives to keep kids reading throughout the summer. Encourage your child to take part in these.
  • Extended Learning Opportunities: Some schools offer special educational programs, including virtual learning options, that focus on subjects like math, reading, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

By taking a proactive approach and using the school’s resources, you can create a summer learning plan that helps prevent the summer slide and keeps your child excited to continue learning even during the break. Check out MainLineCamps.com for local summer programs.


The Crefeld School is a small-by-design, intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for grades 7-12.

Crefeld empowers students to grow to their strengths, find meaning in their learning, and feel ownership of their school community. A robust advisory system, challenging academics, a focus on social justice and service, and authentic relationships, allow students to become their best selves.

Who comes to Crefeld?
Smart, creative, collaborative students from varied backgrounds, who want to take ownership of their learning and are looking for a progressive, safe, student-centered school that values them; learning and/or emotional support in a college prep environment.

crefeld.org


Register for our Open House on
Saturday, April 12.

Register here.

Grades 1-8. Contact admissions@benchmarkschool.com

When your child learns differently, it can be a challenge to find an educational home that’s right. Benchmark School welcomes challenges. Expert teachers guide students to recognize their challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.

Since 1970, Benchmark’s unique instructional methods have unlocked the gift of reading and writing with confidence and fluency for thousands of graduates.

While the exclusive Benchmark Approach to learning provides students with the skills to be successful learners in all subjects, Benchmark’s literacy expertise remains a cornerstone of the Benchmark experience.

When graduates leave Benchmark School, they are confident and competent learners who know their learning styles intimately, and can advocate for their own success.

Learn More.


Villa Maria Academy High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school where motivated young women grow with intention and uplift others in a faith-filled and nurturing community.

At Villa Maria, students explore their love of learning, identify passions, and discover the meaning of true leadership as they grow into the best version of themselves. They can dare to be extraordinary in a caring, structured, and supportive setting.

We invite you to visit Villa's 45-acre campus in Malvern, meet our outstanding faculty and staff, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our all-girls environment.

Read more and register for our spring events at: vmahs.org/events


We’re so excited to meet you! Join us this month and in May to discover how SHA empowers girls to become compassionate leaders for life!

Virtual All-School Open House
Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime meeting with our Head of School, division directors, and other school leaders, and engage in a Q&A session.
April 25
12:00 - 12:30 PM


7th Grade Visit Days

Current 7th grade students will preview our Upper School, meet students, and learn about SHA student life. Parents are welcome to join us for coffee & conversation.

April 22
May 1
May 12
8:15 - 10:30 AM
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr

Learn more & register





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