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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Exciting Courses
June 1-June 12, 2015
$25.00 Field Trip Fee
Advanced math: Exploration of numbers and their impact on your life with technological focus.
Transportation must be provided by parents.
Writing: Travel the world through writing to unknown destinations.
8:30AM-12:30PM
Technology: Fine tune use of technology to succeed in school. Create your own electronic portfolio to share with your friends and family. Reading: Exposure to various genres bringing literature to life.
Enrollment: 25 students per grade level Submit your completed application, teacher recommendation, essay, and $25.00 field trip bus fee today to reserve your spot!
Classes @ Sav. Arts Academy Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 & 7 SNACKS PROVIDED!
Enrollment is limited to 75 students per site. Submit your completed application, teacher recommendation, essay, and $25.00 field trip bus fee today to reserve your spot by May 22, 2015. Send all items to Joy Key-Smith in room 204 at Savannah Chatham Board of Education.
2015 Junior University Scholars Summer Institute Grades 4 – 7 June 1 – 12, 2015, 8:30AM – 12:30PM
APPLICATION PACKET- Due May 22, 2015 Grade for the 2015-16 School Year______ School Attending_____________________ STUDENT’S NAME:_______________________________________________________ Application form (attached) Essay of a minimum of 250 words (attached) Teacher recommendation ( attached) $25.00 to offset fieldtrip expenses (attached)
Completed application packets are due by May 22, 2015. Attn: Joy, Key Smith, Gifted Teacher Specialist, 208 Bull Street, Room 204 Savannah, GA 31401 Questions:
[email protected]
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Junior University Scholars Summer Institute Grades 4 – 7 June 1 – 12, 2015, 8:30AM – 12:30PM
Application Form Student’s Last Name
Street Address
First Name
Middle Name
City
School attended 2014-15
Date of Birth
(nickname)
State
Zip
Grade level 2014-15
Male or Female
Mother’s/Guardian’s Name
Home/Cell Phone #
Father’s/Guardian’s Name
Home /Cell Phone #
Work Phone #
Work Phone #
Who is authorized to pick the student up from the Summer Institute? ( list names)
In case a parent cannot be reached, who should be called in case of an emergency? ( list name and phone number)
I grant permission for my son/daughter to be enrolled in the SCCPSS Junior University Scholars Summer Institute, be filmed or photographed, use the internet, and attend field trips. Additionally, I am aware that it is my responsibility to provide daily transportation for my child to this program. ____________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian
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Teacher Recommendation Form Student’s Name:_____________________________School:______________________________ Teacher’s Name: Area:__________________
________ Content
The student whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Junior University Scholar Summer Institute. Please use the following rating scale and rate the student according to the student’s typical degree of aptitude.
Consistently ( 3)
Often (2)
Rarely (1)
Never (0)
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills Shows initiative and intellectual curiosity Applies problem solving skills Collaborates with others on projects Shows a desire to achieve at high levels Communicates effectively Total Score_____ Please describe this student’s potential for success in the program: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ www.sccpss.com
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Teacher’s Signature
Date
Junior University Scholars Summer Institute June 1 – 12, 2015, 8:30AM – 12:30PM
Essay Please use the space below or attach a typed essay to your application packet.
How do you think participating in the Junior University Scholars Summer Institute will assist you in your academic journey in the upcoming school year and into the future?
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Essay Scoring Rubric Your essay will be scored based on the rubric below. How do you think participating in the Junior University Scholars Summer Institute will assist you in your academic journey in the upcoming school year and into the future? Name: _____________________________Grade : ___________ Score ________ Criteria Basic Paragraph Components
Mechanics/Usage
Focus /Organization
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Exceeds (3) Meets (2) Does Not Meet (1) Topic Sentence Topic Sentence Missing 2 or 4 or more 2 -3 supporting more items supporting details from Meets details Conclusion rating Conclusion Complex Punctuation Missing 2 or sentences used and grammar more with rules applied punctuation punctuation Writing is marks and and grammar legible improper rules applied grammar used Writing is throughout legible All details are All details are Details are not related to the related to the related to the topic topic topic Ideas are Ideas are Ideas are not organized in a organized in a well organized logical order logical order Word choice and vocabulary Page 5
enhance the flow of the essay
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