Participant Recruitment and Selection

The Selection committee works with school counselors, teachers, and supervisors in participating schools to identify those students who would benefit from the Summer Science Camp Program.  The program recruits ENTERING 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS, with parental support, who are committed to take four years of math and science in high school.

Qualified applicants from the middle schools of the School District are selected based on students who:

·              Are members of a traditionally underrepresented population;
         Have GPA of at least “B” average, especially in Math and Science; 
         Score at the median to superior level in standardized mathematics and science tests;
         Are interested in mathematics and science and;
         Are recommended by math and science teachers.

In addition, student selection is based on their interest in the Program and
willingness to:

Support Program goal
Commit their time to the full two-week summer course;
Participate in follow-up activities and experiments during the following academic year; and,
Take part in the Follow-up Program until graduation from high school.