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After School
Instructional Tutoring:
assists students with reaching and maintaining the required
grade point averages and grades. AST also helps to develop study skills
necessary for college success. Assistance is provided in Math, Science,
English and Foreign Language. Time Commitment: 3:00-4:45 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday at East High School and Tuesday
& Thursday at Chaney High School. All students are required to attend at
least 1 day per week. Students with a low GPA or grades will be required to
attend 2 days per week.
Saturday Enrichment:
The Saturday Enrichment Program offers hands-on experiences that emphasize
concepts learned in the classroom. These classes complement student’s high
school curriculum. Students will also participate in Community and Cultural
Events, as well as College Visits. Time Commitment:
2 Saturday mornings a month. Some cultural, social and
academic events my be scheduled during the week instead of on Saturday
morning.
Academic Intervention:
Program Coordinators meet with participants as scheduled to discuss current
needs and to monitor academic progress. The focus of the sessions are
specific to grade level. Time Commitment:
up to 2 times a month or more as determined by
student’s need.
Summer Residential Program (9,
10, 11 graders):
The 6-week Summer Residential Program supplements a
participant’s high school experience with intense academic instruction
provided in Math, Laboratory Science, English, and Foreign Language.
Cultural, social and volunteer activities promote self and cultural
awareness in an environment that allows students to live, study, and dine in
a college campus community. Time Commitment: 6 weeks
- Mid June to Late July, Monday-Friday -
transportation home is provided. (2009
dates - June 15 through July 24)
ACT Prep
(11th grade graders only):
is provided through
the Summer College/Occupational Preview Experience (SCOPE) program. This
course is designed to assist students in achieving their personal best on
the ACT exam. Students are exposed to efficient test-taking strategies, as
well as specific question types found on the ACT. Practice tests will
assist students in discovering weak areas and how to overcome them.
Time Commitment: Thursdays; January
through April on the campus of YSU. (2009
Summer dates - June 15 through June 19)
Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555
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