Students at Barrett Elementary Center have the opportunity to participate in the Elementary Summer Reading and Math Program. As part of the Governor’s Tutorial Initiative, school district employees work with small groups of qualifying students to improve reading and math skills. Students receive twenty-four sessions of instruction at no cost and bus transportation to and from BEC is provided.

   The Elementary Summer Reading and Math Program is a five-week program that is held approximately from the end of June until the end of July. Each instructional day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is divided into two sessions, a math session and a reading session. 

   Parents are asked to make a serious commitment to the program before registering their children. If students consistently attend their scheduled sessions they can progress in their reading and math skills.

   The Elementary Summer Reading and Math Program owes its success to many individuals. Parents, administrators, the PMSD Transportation Department and the faculty and staff of Barrett Elementary Center all contribute the time and effort needed to allow students to take advantage of this opportunity.