Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars ProgramŽ

Mission The Whitney M. YOUNG (Youth Organized to Understand New Goals) Scholars Program recruits academically talented, economically disadvantaged seventh grade students in the Louisville Metro area, and over a six year period, prepares them for high school graduation and successful transition into college. This preparation includes: Introducing more structure into the Scholar's personal environment Maintaining and improving the Scholar's academic performance Enhancing the Scholar's self-esteem Developing the Scholar's values, character, and ethics Facilitating parental/guardian advocacy for each Scholar Providing positive peer and mentor interaction for the Scholar in a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning Enhancing cultural awareness. Program Components Educational Clinics Scholars attend educational clinics from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on the first and third Saturday each month during the academic year. The clinics are designed to develop and enhance the Scholar's skills in such areas as time management, study habits, research skills, critical thinking, test-taking, math and science skills, and writing. Parental Institutes Parental Institutes are forums for advocacy designed to discuss and address topics such as adolescent behavior, stress management, self-esteem, leadership development, and financial planning. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am during the academic year. Summer Institutes Each summer, high school Scholars spend two weeks on a college campus. Summer Institute is designed to acquaint the Scholars with college life and provide them with a holistic experience of college. Scholars engage in educational enrichment activities, career/personal-development classes, and courses that introduce them to the tasks required once they enroll in college. Scholars in middle school attend math, science, and technology camp. The Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars ProgramŽ is no longer accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. We will begin accepting applications in January 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. Please check back at that time for the application. Whitney M. YOUNG Scholars ProgramŽ 2008-2009 Evaluation Computer Camp 2008 Program Evaluation

                                                                                             





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