Summer College

June 25 - August 04, 2012

Open to grades six through eight

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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 and exposure to various health 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 Monday, June 25 through Friday, August 04, 2012, at Chicago State University. Classes will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Friday. Teachers will include university faculty, public and parochial school instructors and private industry leaders.

• 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 mentor relationships;
• peer interaction; and
• provides parents with vital educational information.

• 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.

• ISAT test scores;
• current copy of report card;
• completed application;
• essay;
• counselor or teacher recommendation;
• parental consent;
• parental Involvement (Parent must volunteer 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.

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:
Dr. Lisa R. Abston, Director or Mrs. Maria A. Glover-Stevens, Assistant Director
Chicago State University (773) 995-3981
E-mail: labston@csu.edu or mglove20@csu.edu

Deadline

APRIL 16, 2012

Program Fee

FREE

Partnership with UIC School of Public Health