FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2005
Media Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

For information, call Darletha LeSesne or Linda Mobley at 904.354.1464.

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church and Florida Community College offer another chance to succeed with summer high school classes for third year
Registration begins May 31 for classes running June 6-July 16

For the third consecutive year, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church is partnering with Florida Community College to offer summer school to high school students. Six hundred spaces are available for students needing another opportunity to obtain passing grades in order to graduate or advance to the next grade level.

Summer classes will run for six weeks, June 6-July 17. Registration will be held May 31-June 2 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, 123 Bethel Baptist Street. Registration is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There is a registration fee of $175. Registrants must have with them their report card, Social Security card and a waiver from their school.

Specialized lab courses are available at Bethel Baptist and at the College’s Downtown Campus. Student attainment of competencies will be verified by testing and/or portfolio assessments.

The following courses are available: Algebra I and II; Geometry; English I, II, III and IV; Biology; Chemistry; Earth Science, Space Science and Physical Science; American and World History and American Government. FCAT Reading Endorsement is offered at an additional cost of $50.

FCAT Enhancement is also available for 12th graders who failed the FCAT but have completed all other graduation requirements. Students will also participate in weekly motivational and study skills activities, including presentations by guest life-skills speakers.

This is the third year Bethel Baptist and Florida Community College have sponsored this program since the discontinuation of Duval Public Schools’ summer school program.

Bethel Baptist Church is located at 215 Bethel Baptist St., and may be reached by calling 904.354.1464. The College’s Downtown Campus is located at 101 W. State St. and may be reached by calling 904.632.5094.