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 Saturday Academy for Eighth to Twelfth Graders

 

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Children’s Center, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, presents Saturday Academy for students in grades 8–12. Saturday Academy is a free six-week program for students interested in American History or SAT preparation.  There’s no homework or testing and all course materials are provided. 

Read more about Saturday Academy featured in New York Magazine’s “Best of New York 2011” issue.

Spring 2011 courses meet on April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, and June 4th and 11th.Students may enroll in one or two courses a semester. All courses are available at two times: Session I runs from 9:00 am to 10:20 am; Session II runs from 10:30 am to 11:50 am. Students who complete all course requirements and a semester evaluation will receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the program. 

Spring 2011 Course Offerings

The Sixties: Music, Movements, and Mayhem

Instructor: Betty Luther Hillman, Ph.D. Candidate in American History, Yale University

Open to students in grades 8-12 

This course will focus on the major events and reform movements of this momentous decade in U.S. history—the 1960s. Students will learn about the social movements of the time, including Civil Rights, women’s liberation, and the movement against the Vietnam War, all of which continue to shape American society, politics, and culture. Through popular music as well as films, photographs, television clips, and primary source readings, students will learn about the debates concerning the future of the country during this turbulent period.

Striving for Freedom: Free Black Communities in New York and Brooklyn before the Civil War

Instructor: Samantha Gibson, M.A. in Public History, New York University

Open to students in grades 8-12
This class will examine the vibrant African-American communities that thrived in New York and Brooklyn from the early 19th century until the Civil War. Students will learn about the individuals and events that shaped these communities and empowered its members to campaign for equal voting rights, work to found schools, and organize initiatives to end slavery. Students will work with sources such as historic maps, early African-American newspapers, and archival images as they learn about early reform activism in black New York and Brooklyn.

Public Art in East Harlem: Interpreting Latino-American History in the 20th Century

Instructor: Elizabeth Hamby, B.F.A. in Fine Art, Parsons School of Design

Open to students in grades 8-12

Public art projects can be windows into important events in American history. Students will use public art in East Harlem as a lens for learning about Latino social movements in the United States during the 20th century, such as the Puerto Rican Independence movement and civil rights for U.S. born Latinos.  Students will take field trips to view murals that paint a vivid portrait of the history and culture of Latinos in America through depictions of political figures, artists, poets, and activists. The public art projects include works by Hank Prussing, Manny Vega, James de la Vega, Tato and Vagabond, Tats Cru and Marina Gutierrez. The class will work together to create a map of East Harlem showcasing each public art project visited, the artists’ political and social perspectives, and the historical significance of the local and national events depicted.

Kaplan SAT Skills

Instructor: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions

Open to students in grades 11-12

Test prep can help students maximize their performance on standardized tests and increase their odds of college acceptance and merit-based financial aid. In this course, students will learn time-honored techniques for taking the SAT and master key Kaplan strategies. Kaplan faculty will cover critical reading, math, and writing skills. Walk into Test Day feeling confident and prepared!

To apply for Saturday Academy:

Download and Print the Spring 2011 brochure and application.

• Spring 2011 Brochure and Application

Mail the completed application to:
Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029.
Applications submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, April 6th no later than 5:00 p.m.

Enrollment is first come first serve. There are a limited number of spaces reserved for students who live in East Harlem (10029 and 10035 zip codes) and/or attend schools in East Harlem. Please apply early-space is limited! Accepted candidates will be notified by email, mail, or telephone.

For more information or to be added to the Saturday Academy mailing list, please contact Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, at jsteinberg@mcny.org.

Support for Saturday Academy is provided by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.  

NY Historical Society Internship

Summer 2011 Student Historians

The New-York Historical Society is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2011 Student Historian Internship program. Applicants must be available to intern Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 4:45 PM for the entire length of the program, which runs from Tuesday, July 5 to Thursday, August 11. Applications are due by 5 PM on Friday, April 29.

Application Information
The New-York Historical Society high school internship program is open to students who meet ALL of the following qualifications:

• You are enrolled in a high school in grades 10, 11, or 12 in the tri-state area.
• You have the consent of your parent/guardian to apply for this program.
• You have (or can obtain by the start of the program) valid working papers. For complete information about obtaining working papers, visit http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/wphmpg.shtm.
• AND you have all documents necessary to be employed in the United States for the duration of the internship (applicants are responsible for the cost of procuring any documentation related to seeking employment in the United States).

To apply, the following must be submitted:

• The application form  should be typed by the applicant and emailed as a Word document or pdf to Betsy Gibbons at betsy.gibbons@nyhistory.org using the subject line “High School Internship Application.”
• Two recommendation forms should be completed by the recommenders and emailed to Betsy Gibbons at betsy.gibbons@nyhistory.org OR faxed to her attention at 212-721-7647. One recommender must be a teacher; the other may be a second teacher or another adult outside of your family who knows you well (supervisor, mentor, etc.).

Deadline: April 29, 2011
Applications that do not follow instructions or that are incomplete as of 5 PM on Friday, April 29 will not be accepted. If you do not have a computer at home, please plan ahead to use one at school or at your local public library. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview in mid-May. Thank you for your application.

Contact
If you have any questions about high school internships, please contact Betsy Gibbons at betsy.gibbons@nyhistory.org or 212-485-9281.

Brooklyn Historical Society Saturday Academy

SATURDAY ACADEMY – COMING SPRING 2011
The Spring 2011 session will meet: March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, and April 9.
The Brooklyn Historical Society in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, presents Saturday Academy for students in grades 6-12. Saturday Academy is a free, six-week program for students interested in American History, and best of all, there isn't any homework or testing!  

Courses included : 

History with Hands: Exploring Brooklyn History Through Art Making (Grades 6 – 12)

SAT/AP U.S. History Review  (Grades 11 – 12 only) 

Registration is now open! Click here to download the application.Applications are due by February 18, 2011. 

Questions?  Please call the Saturday Academy Coordinator at 718-222-4111 ext. 228. 

Saturday Academy at the Museum of the City of New York

Saturday Academy at the Museum of the City of New York is a free, elective six-week program for students in grades 8-12 interested in American history or SAT preparation.  Best of all, there’s no homework or testing and all course materials are provided! 

 

Fall 2010 courses meet on October 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th and November 6^th, 13^th, and 20^th. 

Students may enroll in one or two courses a semester. All courses are available at two times: Session I runs from 9:00 am to 10:20 am; Session II runs from 10:30 am to 11:50 am. Students who complete all course requirements and a semester evaluation will receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of the program.

Fall 2010 Course Offerings:

 

Living in the City: Investigating Public HousingInstructor: Elizabeth Hamby, B.F.A. in Fine Art, Parsons School of Design
Open to students in grades 8-12
Living in the City: Investigating Public Housing will equip students with a set of tools for analyzing the relationship among people, architecture, urban design, and public policy, with a focus on public housing. Since the New York City Housing Authority was created in 1934, it has grown to house more than half a million New Yorkers. Students will observe and analyze the "tower in the park" housing developments through taking field trips in East Harlem. The class will use photography, drawing writing, video, and audio to create a collaborative multi-media presentation investigating the history of public housing in New York City and the United States.

They Had Style, They Had Grace: Important Moments in Fashion History
Instructor: Nayantara Mhatre, M.S. in Museum Education, Bank Street College of Education
Open to students in grades 8-12
Students will use a variety of media to explore how popular fashions throughout American history were influenced by and shaped the social customs and politics of each particular era. The class will culminate with student projects about contemporary fashions and their relationship to the popular culture of the early 21st century.

Voices in History: Gathering Powerful Stories from Our Communities
Instructor: Rachel Falcone, Artist and Oral Historian, B.A. in Philosophy, Vassar College
Open to students in grades 8-12
New York City is a city of immigrants, and the stories of immigrants are a crucial part of our history. Through the use of oral history, students will study how the 1965 immigration reform vastly increased the number of people who came here from all over the world, especially Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Students will learn how to conduct oral histories, and they will gain hands-on experience interviewing and gathering the personal histories of community members who recently immigrated to New York City. The class will design creative projects in the form of art, maps, text, and performances based on the stories they collected.

Kaplan SAT Skills
Instructor: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
Open to students in grades 11-12
Test prep can help students maximize their performance on standardized tests and increase their odds of college acceptance and merit-based financial aid. In this course, students will learn time-honored techniques for taking the SAT and master key Kaplan strategies. Kaplan faculty will cover critical reading, math, and writing skills. Walk into Test Day feeling confident and prepared!

To Apply for Saturday Academy:

 

Download and print the Fall 2010 brochure and application.

• Fall 2010 Brochure and Application

Mail the completed application to: Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. Applications submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

All applications must be received by Wednesday, September 29th no later than 5:00 p.m. Enrollment is first come first serve. There are a limited number of spaces reserved for students who live in East Harlem (10029 and 10035 zip codes) and/or attend schools in East Harlem. Please apply early-space is limited! Accepted candidates will be notified by email, mail, or telephone.

Due to the overabundance of applications that we receive for Saturday Academy, you will only be notified if you are accepted into the program. If you do not receive a letter in the mail, we hope you will reapply next spring. Only applicants who bring an acceptance letter on the first day of class will be permitted to stay for the program.

For more information or to be added to the Saturday Academy mailing list, please contact Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, at jsteinberg@mcny.org.

Support for Saturday Academy is provided by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. 

 

Applications must be received by Wednesday, September 30^th.  Enrollment is first come first serve, so please apply early since space is limited!  To apply, please fill out the attached application and mail it back to the Museum. For more information about the program, visit http://www.mcny.org/education/Saturday_Academy.html or contact Joanna Steinberg, Saturday Academy Coordinator, at jsteinberg@mcny.org.

 

 

 

Saturday Academy at the Brooklyn Historical Society

Click here for spring 2010 application The Brooklyn Historical Society in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, presents Saturday Academy for students in grades 6-12. Saturday Academy at Brooklyn Historical Society is a free, six-week program for students interested in American History, and best of all, there isn't any homework or testing! Eligible students may take one or two classes per Saturday. The Spring 2010 session will meet: February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, April 10 and April 17. History with Hands: Exploring Brooklyn History Through Arts Making Grades 6 - 12, 1 class at 9:00 am and 10:30 am Instructor: Monique Ford In this workshop, students will explore key communities in Brooklyn and their role in shaping American History from the 1600s to the present. Using documents, photos, neighborhood walks and resources based on the Collection of Brooklyn Historical Society, you will participate in hands-on arts making such as drawing, painting and collage that will chronicle students' journeys through history. Sessions will culminate in a gallery exhibition and sharing of student work. Instructor Monique Ford has been a teaching artist in New York City for the last five years. She led arts educational programs at the 92nd St Y Art Center, Studio in a School, Rotunda Gallery, Manhattan New School, Free Arts NYC, Publicolor, Katonah Museum of Art, TriBeCa Community School and the Brooklyn Historical Society. SAT/AP U.S. History Review Grades 9 - 12 only, 2 classes at 9:00 am and 10:30 am Instructors: Eugene V. Resnick and Jeff Schneider This course will help students prepare for the Advanced Placement Exam in United States History and the SAT Subject Test in United States History. We review events, terms, and people that appear frequently on the exams and review both multiple choice questions and essay questions. This course will examine areas where students want additional review and focus. Mr. Resnick has taught Advanced Placement U.S. History for seven years at Midwood High School and has co-authored a Kaplan review book on the SAT Subject Test in U.S. History. Mr. Schneider has taught Advanced Placement U.S. History for nine years at Midwood High School and has also co-authored the Kaplan review book on the SAT Subject Test in U. S. History. Contact education@brooklynhistory.org with questions or for more information. All applications must be received by February 19 2010. Enrollment will close as soon as the courses are filled.