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SUPER
SATURDAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS
Super
Saturday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a program
of classes for gifted students in the Pikes Peak region. The program is
run under the auspices of the College of Education , and classes meet
on the University campus. Class size ranges from 12 to 16 students. The
goal of Super Saturday is to challenge the students' intellectual and
creative abilities.
CALENDAR
Six consecutive
Saturdays: April 8th , 2006 through May 13th, 2006 with May 20th ,
2006 the snow date. Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon (intermediate classes 8:00 -- 9:55 am).
Course Offerings for Spring 2006
Student
Qualifications
Students must:
- Demonstrate high motivation and commitment
to completing work.(Super Saturday classes include homework.)
- Have exceptional strength in the topic areas
being presented in the classes for which they apply, as shown by:
- Performance on an appropriate standardized test at the 95th percentile
or above;
OR
- Outstanding school performance in the subject;
- Demonstrate high standards of classroom behavior.
In all cases, a teacher, principal,
or other educator that knows the student well must complete the recommendation
on the application assuring that the student meets Super Saturday's requirements.
TUITION
The tuition for Super Saturday classes is $75.00. Please make checks payable
to UCCS Super Saturday. Once enrollment has been
established, there will be no refunds.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
A few half-tuition scholarships are available and are awarded on first
come, first serve basis. Students who wish to apply for a half-tuition
scholarship must include the following with their application:
(1) a letter from their principal attesting to the motivation
of the student and
(2) District written documentation that the student qualifies
for the free/reduced lunch program.
No scholarship applications will be considered unless this information
is included.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
All
applications (including payment) must be POSTMARKED by March
15, 2006. Classes are filled on a " first come, first
serve " basis by postmark date until full. Applicants will
be notified of acceptance between MARCH 21 -- 24, 2006.
Super Saturday Application
POLICIES
1.
Super Saturday classes meet from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon .
Students should arrive in their classrooms no earlier than 9:50 am and
must be picked up promptly at noon . Intermediate class students should arrive at 7:55 and must be picker up at 9:55 am.
2. In addition to high academic standards, Super Saturday expects
high standards of student behavior. Disruptive behavior which interferes
with instruction will not be tolerated. Any student whose behavior is
disruptive will be asked to leave the program (with tuition refunded on
a pro-rata basis).
3.
Students who are accepted are expected to attend all
class sessions.
4.
Students may be photographed during Super Saturday sessions
for University purposes or by parents during Open House. If this is a
problem please contact the Director.
SUPER
SATURDAY DIRECTORS
Dr.
LaVonne I. Neal
Dean,
College of Education , University of Colorado
at
Colorado Springs
Judy
Oraker
District
11 Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher
For further information, call Judy
Oraker at 597-0597 or send e-mail to: oraker@msn.com
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