Macaulay Honors College Presents The Summer Scholars Academy in Mathematics and Science at CCNY

Macaulay Honors College Presents
The Summer Scholars Academy in
Mathematics and Science at CCNY

The Macaulay Honors College Summer Scholars Academy in Mathematics and Science is a six-week CUNY College Now summer program that provides highly motivated high school students an opportunity to enroll in challenging college mathematics or science courses through two distinct academies, one for mathematics and the other for science. This summer's program will take place from July 6th through August 12th, Mondays through Thursdays from 9AM to 4PM at the City College of New York on 138th Street and Convent Avenue. The Academy in Mathematics is structured to take advantage of the abilities of students who have progressed rapidly through the high school mathematics curricula. There will be an "Olympian" cohort that will be engaged on the same level as that of the American Math Competition and will be expected to have the skills required for local Math Team participation. Students in this cohort will need to have demonstrated strong math abilities and preference will be given to those who have completed their high school math courses with distinction. A "Junior Olympian" cohort will participate in similar activities as the "Olympian" cohort and will also receive introductory training in Math Olympics. Students in this cohort will need to have completed a High School Mathematics Course and it's Regents Exam with distinction. Math Academy students will enroll in two college math courses (college credit may be awarded for successful completion of the program) and will also attend a series of "Prime Time Lectures", a daily hour-long lecture by guest scientists and mathematicians. In addition to the lecture series, groups of students will be organized into teams to participate in weekly mock math team competitions. All students will enroll in Basic Ideas in Mathematics. The "Olympian" cohort will then take Bridge to Advanced Mathematics. The "Junior Olympian" cohort will enroll in College Algebra and Trigonometry. The daily schedule will also include a supervised homework and lab period In the Mathematics program, courses will include (tentatively, based upon registration): MATH 18500 (Basic Ideas in Mathematics - Intro to Problem-Solving) - all students MATH 19000 (College Algebra & Trigonometry) - Jr. Olympian MATH 30800 (Bridge to Higher Mathematics) - Olympian The Academy in Science is open to students who have successfully completed a rigorous sequence of high school math and science courses. Students can choose between two areas of study: Genomics & Structural Bioinformatics or Chemistry (Principals of Atomic Theory) & Physics (Understanding the Universe). Students interested in the Bioinformatics track must have demonstrated strong math skills and students in the Chemistry/Physics track must have a good understanding of science and shown a keen interest in studying advanced scientific theories. Science Academy students will enroll in two college science courses (college credit may be awarded for successful completion of the program) which were designed to engage students in the practical applications of mathematics and art in the field of science. Students enrolled in these courses will also attend the daily "Prime Time Lecture" series and participate in the weekly mock math team competitions. In the Bioinformatics program, courses will include: CHEMISTRY 31501 (Computational Skills in Bioinformatics). SCIENCE 31601 (Geonomics & Structural Bioinformatics) In the Physics/Chemistry, students will take the following courses: PHYSICS 31407 (Understanding the Universe) CHEMISTRY 31800 (Principles of Atomic Theory). Eligibility This program is open to NYC public high school students who will be entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades in fall of 2010. Admission criteria will include a review of each applicant's grade point average, courses completed, and strength of their teacher recommendation. In addition to maintaining an overall GPA of 85 or above, applicants must also meet the following criteria: students interested in the Mathematics Academy "Junior Olympian" must have successfully passed (or be scheduled to complete) a High School Mathematics Course and it's Regents Exam with distinction. students interested in the "Olympian" cohort must have successfully passed (or be scheduled to complete) an advanced mathematics course (Math B, Geometry or higher) and it's Regents exam with distinction students interested in the Bioinformatics program must have successfully passed one Regents science AND either Math A or Integrated Algebra course (or equivalent) and Regents exam with distinction students interested in applying to the Physics/Chemistry program must have a strong science background and have passed the Math A or Integrated Algebra Regents (or equivalent) and one Science Regents with distinction Students MUST commit to attending the program all day, every day for the duration of the program. Non-medically excused absences may result in the denial of college credit. Application and Deadlines Students interested in applying to this summer's program must complete the two part application process that includes 1- registering online (see the link below) and 2- submitting all application forms (transcript, teacher recommendation, and record of immunization) no later than 5PM on FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010.(You can get a copy of your immunization from the school nurse.) Decisions will be made and students will be notified via email by June 7, 2010. Return all completed application materials to: Macaulay Honors College Summer Scholars Academy @ CCNY c/o Marianne Booufall-Tynan Director of Enrollment Management Macaulay Honors College 35 West 67th Street New York, NY 10023 If you have any questions, please contact us at info@summerscholarsacademy.net. Note: This program, sponsored by The Macaulay Honors College of CUNY will be hosted at the City College of New York on 138th Street and Convent Avenue.

Click Here to Apply to the Macaulay Honors College Summer Scholars Program for Mathematics and Science at CCNY

Shakespeare Lab Jr. - Free Summer Program for Teens

Shakespeare Lab Jr. 

Are you a creative-minded teenager attending a PUBLIC SCHOOL in one of New York City's five boroughs?  Are you interested in the arts, theater, performing, and poetry? Do you enjoy meeting new people and making life-long friends? Are you looking for something rewarding and fun to do during your summer break that's FREE? How about a...

FREE SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP in the heart of the East Village!

With...
One of the most celebrated and distinguished theaters in the country: THE PUBLIC THEATER! 
If you, or someone you know, is a teenager (ages 13-19) who lives in one of the five boroughs and attends a NYC Public School, then The Public Theater’s Shakespeare Lab, Jr. Program may be right for you!
DATES:

Session One, JULY 5 - 9
OR
Session Two, JULY 13 - 16
What is this fantastic program all about?
Over the course of one full week, participants will come together with The Public's teaching artists to:

• EXPLORE Shakespeare’s most powerful plays, plots, themes and characters;
• PLAY theater games and interact with their peers in a safe environment;
• LEARN acting, movement and voice skills;
• WRITE and perform their very own original Shakespeare-style sonnets!

Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to:

• PERFORM onstage for family and friends;
• JOIN Summer ShakeUp on July 16, a special one-day event at the famous Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home of the world renowned Shakespeare in the Park.  Summer ShakeUp includes an exclusive backstage tour of the theater, workshop with Public Theater Artists, and lunch - ALL for free;
• Get two FREE tickets to see a Public Theater summer production without having to wait in line! *Subject to avail.

Shakespeare Lab, Jr. is FREE, and is open to students attending a NYC Public High School.
CLICK HERE to register for Shakespeare Lab, Jr.  
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL JESS ZWEIMAN AT jzweiman@publictheater.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  OR CALL 212-539-8516.

*If you are part of an organization and wish to register a group of teens for Lab JR, please contact Jess Zweiman directly at 212.539.8516.

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“I am much more confident about my speaking now and this will definitely help me out when I speak and present projects” – Ohahida Arabi, Shakespeare Lab, Jr. participant
“What I liked most about the workshop is how you were able to meet new people and interact in a safe environment, learning Shakespeare in a fun way.” – Kelsey Knutsen, Shakespeare Lab, Jr. participant.
“This workshop gave (my daughter) the confidence she needed to tackle Shakespeare!” – parent of participant, Sarah Gaines.
“The workshop really allowed me to gain a fuller appreciation of the work that actors put into understanding and playing out their parts.” – Julia Kerr, Shakespeare Lab, Jr. Participant.
“What I liked most about the workshop was working in such a beautiful theater and being able to meet and talk to actors and actresses in the business. It was overall a very insightful experience.” – Kimi Lee, Shakespeare Lab, Jr. Participant.

 

Choosing a High School Information Sessions for Middle School Students and Families

Choosing a High School Information Sessions for Middle School Students and Families

Choosing the right high school is an important decision for every student. Middle school students and their
families are invited to attend an information session to learn about the high school admissions process.
The same information will be provided at each session.
All sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

Bronx May 18 Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus 500 East Fordham Road
Bronx May 25 PS/MS 194 2365 Waterbury Avenue
Brooklyn May 4 Brooklyn High School of the Arts 345 Dean Street
Brooklyn May 18 JHS 166 George Gershwin 800 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn May 27 Lafayette Educational Campus 2630 Benson Avenue
Manhattan May 6 High School for Health Professions 345 East 15th Street
Manhattan May 25 A. Philip Randolph Campus High School 443 West 135th Street
Queens May 13 Queens High School of Teaching 74‐20 Commonwealth Blvd
Queens May 20 Francis Lewis High School 58‐20 Utopia Parkway
Queens May 27 MS 53 Brian Piccolo 1045 Nameoke Street
Staten Island May 5 The Michael J. Petrides School 715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island May 20 New Dorp High School 465 New Dorp Lane

For more information, please speak with your guidance counselor, call (718) 935‐2399 or visit:
www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High

How to Get Ahead in the New Admissions Game: What Every High School Student and Parent Must Know About The Test Prep & College Admissions Process

How to Get Ahead in the New Admissions Game: What Every High School Student and Parent Must Know About The Test Prep & College Admissions Process


An informal discussion led by Deena Maerowitz and Chris Ajemian

Thurs, May 20 @ 7:00pm at the YMCA Armory (361 15th Street)

Deena will discuss what characteristics colleges are looking for in applicants, timelines for junior and senior year, how students can best use their summer break, and provide specific insight from her admissions office experience. Chris will shed light how students can improve SAT scores before the Early Decision deadline, differences between the ACT and SAT -- including which one students should take, and the importance of the SAT subject tests.

Parents and students will have an opportunity to ask questions specific to their situation and to receive individualized feedback on how best to navigate the next steps of the test prep and college admissions process.

Bios:

Deena Maerowitz is the a seasoned attorney and social worker with a background in educational issues. She is a former Associate Director of Admissions at Columbia University Business School and  has  worked with private clients in Connecticut, Manhattan and Brooklyn helping them throughout the entire college admissions process.  She is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) a member of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) . Her clients have been admitted to both Ivy League and top tier colleges throughout the United States. For more information, please call  646-206-7128 or visit www.undergradadmit.com

 Chris Ajemian is the CEO & Founder of CATES Tutoring & Educational Services. He and his company have helped students from all over the world succeed on standardized tests for close to a decade. CATES's unique approach to test prep equips students with the customized strategies they need to build confidence, overcome their challenges, and achieve their goals. For more information, please call 212.359.4208 or visit www.catestutoring.com.

Starting Artists, Inc. Smackdown & Summer Program 2010

Starting Artists, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which benefits under-served teenagers in Brooklyn, NY through hands-on classes in visual arts and entrepreneurship.  SA's free after-school classes in media arts and business prepare and inspire youth to create arts-based enterprises.  Visit us online at www.startingartists .org.

Starting Artists Smackdown

Think art is not a spectator sport?  Think again!  Cheer on your favorite team as they compete in this live art competition to benefit SA's free Afterschool Program for teens.  The Smackdown will also feature a silent auction, music food, and drink specials (21+).

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm

Where: @ The Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street, LES, NYC

Price: $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door

Visit: www.startingartists .org/smackdown for info and tickets

Starting Artists Summer Program 2010

Get inspired, get creative, and get to work this summer at Starting Artists!    Each of the 5 Summer Program weeks features a new, exciting theme which guides its lessons & activities.  Fees include lunch every day, 4 field trips to cultural institutions throughout NYC, workshops with guest artists, access & guidance to all SA supplies including digital cameras, computer lab, and video cameras.

Dates: 5 weeks; 4 days each: July 12 - August 12

Time: 11am - 5pm

Fee: $150 per student, per week; some internships/ scholarships available

Ages: Middle & high school students, ages 12-19

To enroll: Visit www.startingartists .org/programs to download the application or call 718.701.5483 to request one.