About ESY
The Extended School Year (ESY) program offered at Cape May County Special Services School District (CMCSSSD) is specifically designed to maintain the high level of academic, social/behavioral,communication, and other pre-vocational skills that students have learned as part of their Individualized Education Program. This year, we will once again continue to have an increased emphasis on social skills,academics, and prevocational training, as well as a variety of fun, engaging events and activities.
The academic portion of our program will focus on language arts, mathematics, science, and social skills instruction. An extension of related services, as stipulated in each student’s IEP, will also be provided. Students in the autism program will continue to follow their individually designed programs, incorporating specialized strategies supported by our BCBAs. Progress reports will be shared with parents at the end of the program.
2026 ESY Program
This year’s ESY Program will run for five (5) weeks, beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and ending on Monday, August 3, 2026. ESY will take place Monday through Thursday, with the hours of operation from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm. *Please note that specialized staffing needs may exceed these hours.
We look forward to working with our sending districts and our students during the 2026 Summer ESY Program.If you have any questions with regard to our programs, please reach out to your child’s case manager.
How to Enroll
- To enroll a current student who attends Ocean Academy or CMC High School, you will need to complete the ESY Enrollment Application.
- To enroll a student who attends school in another school district, you will need to complete the ESY Enrollment Application, New Student ESY Admissions Application, and New Student ESY Admissions Checklist.
Please contact Roe Smith for all forms needed. All forms to enroll students into the 2026 ESY program must be sent to Julia Fairfield, Director of Related Services, at CMCSSSD, 4 Moore Road, DN-704, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
For more information on applying for admission into the ESY program, click here.
Extended School Year Program Rates
| Rate Type | Rate Per Pupil |
|---|---|
| ESY Tuition | $3,600 |
| ESY Transportation | $2,550 |
| ESY One on One Aide | $3,100 |
