Program Benefits
Qualifications
Selection Criteria
Curriculum Breakdown
Deadline
Summer College
June 30 - August 08, 2008
Summer College is a six-week enrichment program designed to prepare 45 minority and/or underrepresented students in grades six through eight for college and beyond. In addition to college preparation through instruction and enrichment activities in mathematics, science, language arts and English, students will also receive academic and career counseling. Participants will also receive exposure to various career tracks through workshops, seminars, small group activities, lectures, interactive and hands-on projects and mentoring. Summer College students will have access to the university ’s classrooms, library, computer and science laboratories, counselors and student union.
Summer College will run from Thursday, June 28 through Thursday, August 02, 2007, at Chicago State University. Classes will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday - Friday. Teachers will include university faculty, public and parochial school instructors and private industry leaders.
Program Benefits
• Increased student performance in the areas of mathematics, science and English;
• small class settings designed to provide students with personalized attention;
• courses taught by qualified instructors;
• expands student test taking skills for standardized exams administered by the State of IL;
• exposure to various career tracks through workshops and seminars;
• fosters academic achievement to become more competitive as it relates to future academic endeavors;
• places students in a college setting;
• establishes mentoring relationships;
• peer interaction; and
• provides parents with vital educational information.
Qualifications
• Interest in a science or health career;
• commitment to work hard and attend the program regularly;
• parental/guardian involvement ;
• parental/guardian consent;
• counselor or teacher recommendation; and
• at or above grade level in mathematics and reading.
Selection Criteria
• ISAT test scores;
• current copy of report card;
• completed application;
• essay;
• recommendation;
• parental consent;
• interview;
• parental Involvement (Parent must volenteer one day);
According to the grade level of each participant in the Summer College, students will receive instruction and enrichment activities in mathematics, science, language arts, English, study/learning skills and academic/career counseling.
Science
Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry
Language Arts/English
Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Composition
Study/Learning Skills and Career Exploration
Test taking, listening, speaking, time management and biomedical careers exploration in health.
Program start contingent upon external funding
Curriculum Breakdown
6th Grade
Pre-Algebra
Physical Science
Language Arts
Study Skills/Career Exploration
7th Grade
Algebra
Biology
Language Arts
Study Skills/Career Exploration
8th Grade
Algebra/Geometry
Chemistry
Language Arts
Study Skills/Career Exploration
*Curriculum subject to change without notice
For additional information contact:
Program Coordinator, Sultan Farabee
Chicago State University (773) 995-3981
E-mail: s-farabee@csu.edu
Deadline
May 30, 2008 (Extended)
Program Fees
$525.00
Checks or Money Orders must be made payable to Chicago State University.
* No Fee Waivers Available.
HOST SCHOOL
Chicago State University
Office of Premedical Education
9501 S. King Drive
Williams Science Room 221
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-3981
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