St. Augustine High School Guidance Office

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The summer months are fast approaching and students are reminded that now is the time to enroll in meaningful summer programs. This is a time for students to develop skills they may be lacking and to enhance the ones they have nearly mastered. The summer break is the perfect opportunity for students to be exposed to various forms of learning. Whether your son is an artist, athlete, or bookworm, there is a summer program designed specifically to accommodate his interests and/or needs.  Besides enhancing academic performance, summer enrichment programs can also broaden his horizons by allowing him to network with other students with similar interest as well as enriching his application portfolio. All currently enrolled St. Augustine students are strongly encouraged to challenge themselves by enrolling in an enrichment program. Below is a list of summer enrichment programs in which St. Augustine students have been invited to participate. Please contact Mrs. Henry at 944-2424 ext #325, or at chenry@purpleknights.com for additional information. Most applications are already available in the Guidance Department. 

All Incoming students in grades 7^th -11^th are required to attend the St. Augustine High School Summer Enrichment Program.  Attendance is Mandatory.

All returning scholarship recipients are required to attend the summer session ACT / PSAT Prep course.  All students are invited to participate in this program; however, attendance is mandatory for scholarship students wishing to sustain their scholarship eligibility.

ExxonMobil Bernard Harris

Summer Science Camp

Students must have completed the 7^th grade and will be 8^th graders during the 2008-2009 school year.  Students must have A’s and B’s in Science and Mathematics. They must exhibit exemplary behavior. It is a two-week academic, residential camp organized to provide activities, experiments, projects, and field experiences to enrich students’ mathematics, science, technology, and communication skills. The program will be housed on UNO’s campus.  Applications are available in the counselors’ office. Deadline to apply, March 14, 2008.

Xavier University Summer Science Academy

MathStar

Students in 7^th or 8^th grade who will be taking their first Algebra course next fall are eligible to participate in the MathStar Program.  Applications are available in the counselors’ office or by clicking here.  Classes will be held (M-F) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Session is from June 9-20. Deadline to apply June 2, 2008.

University of New Orleans

2008 LEAP/UNITE  Summer Scholars Program

The Summer Scholars Program (SSP) is a competitive and intensive four-week honors program for students who are entering the 8^th, 9^th , 10^th and 11^th  grades in the fall of 2008. Students must currently be in the seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth grade and have a minimum 2.30 grade point average. The program is designed to improve the analytical reasoning and vocabulary skills of the students who are considering careers in Engineering, Mathematics and the Sciences. The program runs from June 16 - July 11, 2008 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The deadline to apply is April 11, 2008. Click here for application.

Xavier University Summer Science Academy

BioStar

Students in 8^th or 9^th grade that will be taking their first Biology course next fall are eligible to participate in the BioStar Program.  Applications are available in the counselor’s office or by clicking here.  Classes will be held (M-F) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Session is from June 11-July 1, deadline to apply June 4, 2008.

Dillard University

Summer Upward Bound Program

Students in 8^th through 12^th grade are eligible to participate in the six-week summer program.  Students will participate in classes on campus and prepare for the next grade level.  Applications are available in counselors’ office.  Deadline to apply: TBA

Xavier University Summer Science Academy

ChemStar

Students in 9^th or 10^th grade that will be taking their first Chemistry course next fall are eligible to participate in the ChemStar Program. Applications are available in the counselor’s office or by clicking here.  Classes will be held (M-F) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Session is from July 7-July 25. Deadline to apply June 30, 2008.

Xavier University Summer Science Academy

SOAR 1

Students in the 11^th grade, entering their senior year next fall, are eligible to participate in the SOAR1 program.  Applications are available in the counselor’s office or by clicking here.  Classes will be held (M-F) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Session is from June 30-July 25. Deadline to apply June 2, 2008.

LSU Health Sciences Center Office of Community & Minority Health Education

2008 Summer Science Program (SSP)

Students in 11^th and 12^th grade with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and an ACT composite score of at least 16 are eligible to participate in the SSP program. Applications are available in the counselors’ office, application deadline: March 31, 2008.

Bank of America Student Leaders

Paid Summer Internship

Students in 11^th and 12^th grade with a passion for improving their community are eligible to participate as a student leader in an eight-week paid internship at a non-profit/charitable organization.  They will also be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. Students can apply on-line at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. Application deadline: February 29, 2008.

Touro Nursing and Allied Health Career Camp

The camp, tentatively scheduled for July 28 - August 1, is open to graduating seniors and students transitioning from juniors to seniors. Students will complete daily rotations in the departments/fields of cardiology, pathology, pharmaceuticals, nursing, rehabilitation, and pulmonary. They will also have an opportunity to participate in a CPR class as well as an emergency disaster drill. All interested parties should contact Devon McDonel, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., New Orleans LA 70115 or call (504)897-8107.

Summerbridge New Orleans

Fulltime Summer Teacher

Graduating Seniors, or students 17 years or older, are eligible to participate in Summerbridge Teaching Program.  Participants will plan, design, and teach a 6-week unit for students in grades six through eight.  This is a full time, commitment and it is a paid AmeriCorps position.  Teachers will receive a $2000 stipend and a $1250 scholarship from AmeriCorps.  Application deadline: March 3, 2008.  Application available in counselor’s office or students may apply online at www.beakthroughcollaborative.org