Upward Bound Math Science Southeastern Regional Institute - (10th and 11th Grade)

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Upward Bound Math Science Southeastern Regional Institute

The Morehouse College Upward Bound Math/Science Regional Center is designed to provide 50 eligible students an intensive six-week summer curriculum to students currently enrolled in high school throughout the southeast region of the United States. This program assists students to develop critical thinking, scientific, analytical skills, and effective expressions. Students will be given the opportunity to work in various labs and get hands-on computer experience. Students will be given exposure to a variety of science, math and engineering careers. Students also will experience innovative instructional methodologies

Students will take classes in Math, Technical Writing, a range of Laboratory Sciences, Computers, and Latin. Students will conduct research at various lab sites throughout the southeastern region.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in the 10th or 11th grade in a school from the southeastern United States: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Applicants must be a first generation student and must meet the federal government guidelines for low-income families.

All students are required to live on campus.

E-mail your questions and request an application to: Kdudley@morehouse.edu 

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Morehouse Upward Bound Math Science State Center - (10th - 11th Grade in GA)

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Upward Bound Math Science State Center

The Morehouse College Upward Bound Math/Science State Center is designed to provide 50 eligible students an intensive six-week summer curriculum to students currently enrolled in high school throughout the state of Georgia. This program assists students to develop critical thinking, scientific, analytical skills, and effective expressions. Students will be given the opportunity to work in various labs and get hands-on computer experience. Students will be given exposure to a variety of science, math and engineering careers. Students also will experience innovative instructional methodologies.

Students will take classes in Mathematics, Technical Writing, 2 Sciences (including 1 laboratory science), and a Foreign Language. Students will conduct research at various lab sites throughout the southeastern region.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in the 10th or 11th grade in a school located the state of Georgia. Applicants must be classified as a first generation college student and must meet the federal government guidelines for low-income families.

If accepted, full participation is required of all enrollees. All students must reside in the residence halls for the duration of the summer session.

Call the below contact to see if your GA school qualifies and to obtain an application. 

                 Director: Dr. Rubye J. Byrd
                 830 Westview Drive
                 Unit# 134
                 Atlanta, GA 30314-3773
                         (404) 215-2671      

               (404) 588-2215 - Fax

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10th - 12th Grade Summer College Cornell University (Admissions decisions - rolling basis)

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Admissions decisions for all programs are made on a rolling basis, which means that we will review and act on complete applications as they are received. It is to your advantage to apply early, before the program in which you are interested fills to capacity.

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Specialized High Schools Institute (SHSI) - NYC 6th Grade (Application Due Approximately April 8, 2011)

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Click here > What is the Specialized High Schools Institute (SHSI)?

The Specialized High Schools Institute (SHSI) is an extracurricular high school preparation program that prepares middle school students for the academic challenges of high school and to compete more effectively when taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The Specialized High Schools Institute includes rigorous coursework in literature, writing, mathematics and science, as well as group guidance activities. There is a focus on study habits, time management, critical thinking and test preparation skills.

What is the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)?

The SHSAT is the test used to determine admission to the following 8 Specialized High Schools: Bronx High School of Science; Brooklyn Technical High School; The Brooklyn Latin School; High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College; High School of American Studies at Lehman College; Queens High School for the Sciences at York College; Staten Island Technical High School and Stuyvesant High School.

Who is eligible to apply for the Specialized High School Institute?

Public School Student Eligibility:

• Current 6th grade students
• Economically disadvantaged students, as defined by Title I -Free Lunch status
• Minimum Scaled Scores of at least 675-ELA and 675-Mathematics on Spring 2009 grade 5 standardized tests
• Minimum of 90% Attendance (grade 5)

Private/Parochial School Student Eligibility:

• Current 6th grade students
• Economically disadvantaged students, as defined by Title I -Free Lunch status
• At or above the 85th percentile in Reading and Mathematics on grade 5 assessments
• Minimum of 90% Attendance (grade 5)

Click here > SHSI Application for Private School Students 

Click here > When does the Specialized High School Institute take place? 

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SHSI lasts for sixteen months and consists of two components:

7th Grade Foundations 
Summer: a five-week session (July 7 – August 11, 2010) during the summer between grade 6 and grade 7

School-Year: an extracurricular program held twice a week on Wednesday after school, and Saturday during the day

8th Grade Intensive 
Summer: a five-week session (Summer 2011) during the summer between grade 7 and grade 8 

School-Year: an extracurricular program – prior to the administration of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test in October – held twice a week on Wednesday after school and Saturday during the day

Students, with the support of their families, must commit to participate in:

• The full-day, five-week summer sessions for both Summer 2010 and 2011
• The full-day sessions on Saturdays (9:00 am – 2:50 pm) and after-school sessions on Wednesdays (4:30 pm – 7:00 pm) during the 2010 and 2011 school years

Questions? Please email SHSI@schools.nyc.gov

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Summer Science Program - 11th Grade (Deadline February 28, 2011)

Click here > The Summer Science Program (SSP) is one of the oldest and most successful summer enrichment programs for academically gifted high school students, and the only one managed and largely funded by its own alumni. SSP takes place at campuses in Socorro, New Mexico, and Ojai, California. Enrollment at each campus is limited to 36 students, mostly rising seniors from around the U.S. and the world, chosen through an admissions process very similar to that of selective colleges. A program fee is charged for the six week residential session, with generous need-based financial aid available. For complete information including prerequisites, application deadline, and program dates, click here > Summer Science Program (SSP).

Click here >The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics.By day, students learn college-levelastronomy, physics, calculus, and programming. By night, working in teams of three, they take a series of telescopic observations of a near-earth asteroid, and write software to convert those observations into a prediction of the asteroid's orbit around the sun. Stimulating guest speakers and field trips round out the curriculum.

This prestigious program has drawn young scientists from around the world for 50 years, accelerating their intellectual and personal development, and inspiring them to seek equally challenging educational and career paths. Many SSP alumnihave gone on to distinguish themselves at selective universities, then to positions of leadership in their chosen careers.

Established in 1959 at Thacher School in Ojai, California, SSP became an independent non-profit in 2000. It now takes place at two campuses: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, and Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

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Creative Communication - Next National Poetry (K-12) Contest Deadline - April 12, 2011

Creative Communication sponsors essay and poetry writing contests for students in grades 4-12. Students compete against their peers in both age and location and winners share over $70,000 in prizes. Selected entries are published in a hard-bound anthology.  (As described by Click here > Inside.org)

Click here > Who is Creative Communication?
Creative Communication is a company who is devoted to the promotion of writing, teaching and appreciation of student writing. The intent of our student writing contests is to motivate creative writers. The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative insights of today's student writers. There is no requirement for a student to purchase an anthology, however, if a student wishes to purchase one, it is made available at an affordable price. Top ten winners of the contest receive a free copy of the anthology. In addition, any teacher with five or more students who give permission for publication will receive a free anthology that features their student writers.

Click here > PURPOSE
The purpose of our essay contest is to bring recognition to student writers. Winners share thousands in cash and prizes. In addition to the winning entries, other entries of high merit are accepted to be published in our hard-bound anthology. With the publication being regionally based, students are competing against their peers in both age and location. Within the guidelines of accepting less than 50% of the poems and essays that are entered in each contest, the contest is selective so that it is an honor to be accepted, yet not so exclusive that it is discouraging to enter. Unlike many other organizations who sponsor writing contests, there is no entry fee and no required purchase in order to become published. We take pride in the fact that our staff is comprised of teachers, professors and writers.

Click here > AWARDS
Students: For each contest deadline, the top ten entries in each grade division (3-6; 7-9; 10-12 for essay) will receive a $50 savings bond, special recognition in the book, and a free copy of the anthology that is created from the contest.
Teachers: Teachers with 5 or more students who give permission for publication will receive a free copy of the anthology that includes their student writers. Teachers also can qualify to apply for one of fifty $250 grants we award each year.

Creative Communication
1488 N 200 W
Logan, UT 84341
Phone: (435) 713 – 4411
Fax: (435) 713 – 4422
Email: editor@poeticpower.com

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Creative Communication -National Essay Contest Deadline - February 18, 2011

Creative Communication sponsors essay and poetry writing contests for students in grades 4-12. Students compete against their peers in both age and location and winners share over $70,000 in prizes. Selected entries are published in a hard-bound anthology.  (As described by Click here > Inside.org)

Click here > Who is Creative Communication?
Creative Communication is a company who is devoted to the promotion of writing, teaching and appreciation of student writing. The intent of our student writing contests is to motivate creative writers. The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative insights of today's student writers. There is no requirement for a student to purchase an anthology, however, if a student wishes to purchase one, it is made available at an affordable price. Top ten winners of the contest receive a free copy of the anthology. In addition, any teacher with five or more students who give permission for publication will receive a free anthology that features their student writers.

Click here > PURPOSE
The purpose of our essay contest is to bring recognition to student writers. Winners share thousands in cash and prizes. In addition to the winning entries, other entries of high merit are accepted to be published in our hard-bound anthology. With the publication being regionally based, students are competing against their peers in both age and location. Within the guidelines of accepting less than 50% of the poems and essays that are entered in each contest, the contest is selective so that it is an honor to be accepted, yet not so exclusive that it is discouraging to enter. Unlike many other organizations who sponsor writing contests, there is no entry fee and no required purchase in order to become published. We take pride in the fact that our staff is comprised of teachers, professors and writers.


Click here > AWARDS
Students: For each contest deadline, the top ten entries in each grade division (3-6; 7-9; 10-12 for essay) will receive a $50 savings bond, special recognition in the book, and a free copy of the anthology that is created from the contest.
Teachers: Teachers with 5 or more students who give permission for publication will receive a free copy of the anthology that includes their student writers. Teachers also can qualify to apply for one of fifty $250 grants we award each year.

Creative Communication
1488 N 200 W
Logan, UT 84341
Phone: (435) 713 – 4411
Fax: (435) 713 – 4422
Email: editor@poeticpower.com

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Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins University (K-12) - Winter enrollment period - now through February 7, 2011!

Click here > The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) identifies top academic students and provides fun and challenging educational programs for students in grades K through 12. Educational programs include summer residential programs, distance education, and family academic programs.  (Text taken from Web Page)

CTY Programs:

• Click here >  Talent Search - Winter enrollment period - now through February 7!
• Click here >  Summer Academic Programs - To be considered in the initial course assignment process, applications must be received at CTY by end of business on January 12, 2011. Refer to "How Courses are Assigned," below, for details on how the course assignment process works.
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Contact us at ctyinfo@jhu.edu or call 410-735-6278.