By CN Communications

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Sequoyah Schools will once again hold classes this year as part of its Summer Learning Program. 

Classes will be held from 8:25 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., July 5-16 for any student in the fourth through 12th grades. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. 

“The Summer Learning Program gives students a chance to learn about things that they may not have a chance to get exposed to during the school year,” said Tera Shows, program coordinator. “We will have a variety of activities for the students that range from Cherokee cultural activities to food and nutrition and physical education.” 

Elementary age students in grades four through eight will receive the most variety in their schedules, school officials said. 

“They will never do the same thing twice, and they will never have a dull moment,” Shows said. 

High school students will also have the option to earn high school credits in Algebra I and Algebra II, English III and driver’s education. Other courses may be added on an as-needed basis to help students earn extra high school credits or make up credit as needed. Non-credit students will be able to choose from among ACT prep class, college prep class or freshman orientation for incoming Sequoyah freshman.

Structured recreation time will be offered daily and will include activities such as swimming, bowling and roller skating. 

The school’s cafeteria will provide breakfast, lunch and a snack daily to participants. There is no charge for participation and enrollment is open to any student in the fourth grade and up, but class size is limited so students are encouraged to enroll early. The deadline for enrollment is June 11. 

For more information or to request an enrollment application, call Shows at (918) 453-5542 or e-mail her at tshows@cherokee.org. The application may also be downloaded from the Sequoyah Schools Web site at http://sequoyah.cherokee.org.