The Clara H. Jones Summer Institute is a structured, six-week intensive program aimed at developing students' fine arts skills while also targeting literacy, math and science proficiency. The Summer Institute is named in honor of acclaimed music teacher Clara H. Jones, who was a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher and provided piano lessons on Charlotte's West Side in her home for decades.

SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

* We serve RISING 1st-9th GRADE STUDENTS.

* ONE LOW PRICE! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Tuition includes Academic & Fine Arts Instruction, Field Trips, Polo Shirts, Before & After Care, Instruments, Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Snack. No extra fees!

* CONVENIENT LOCATION! Five minutes west of uptown at 1801 Oaklawn Avenue in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church-West. Easy access from uptown on Trade Street, or I-77/I-85.

* PARENT-FRIENDLY OPERATING HOURS from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday thru Friday.

*DIVERSITY in race, gender and language celebrated. Spanish translations provided, as well as diverse program offerings ranging from classical to gospel to salsa.

* 1:15 TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO in afternoon academic classes led by licensed teachers, education majors or experienced educators Mon-Thurs 1-5pm. Field Trips or Fun Activities on Fridays.

* ACCOMPLISHED ARTISTS lead fine arts lessons in Brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba & saxophone), Violin, Piano, Art & Dance. (Note that piano often is in high demand and may not be available.) Monday through Thursday, students spend mornings taking a fine arts and a STEAM class.  Afternoons are devoted to academic instruction. And every week on Fridays, there's a field trip or special program.

*ONLINE ACCESS on wireless laptops for students & ONLINE PAYMENTS AND APPLICATION for parents.