CTY Programs: What s New for 2016

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1 Welcome to the Webinar: CTY Programs: What s New for 2016

2 Before we get started Welcome and introductions Today s session will last minutes Feel free to ask questions at any time by speaking into your phone or by using the Q&A feature at the top of your screen Please press *6 to mute your phone; #6 will unmute your phone Copies of the slides from today s presentation will be available from the web page you will be directed when we conclude the session.

3 Webinar Agenda CTY Family Academic Programs CTY Online Programs CTY Summer Programs Qualifying and Fees Questions?

4 /family What makes CTY Family Academic Programs Unique? No minimum test scores required, CTY Talent Search participants automatically eligible to attend Intended for students and parents, emphasis on family participation Shorter academic experiences, typically one or two days in length More affordable for families

5 /family What do CTY Family Academic Programs offer? One day and overnight programs that take place on weekends throughout the year Programs for 2 nd 12 th graders and their families Programs held at museums, aquariums, nature and science centers, research institutions, and colleges and universities Program sites predominantly located in the Mid Atlantic, Northeast, and West Coast regions of the United States Educational travel and weekend programs during the summer and winter holidays

6 /family CTY Family Academic Programs by Grade Grades 2 4: Grades 5 7: Grades 7 10: Grades 7 10: Grades 9 12: Grades 5 12: Creative Connections Series Discovery Series Odyssey Series Science and Technology Series Pathways to College Series Educational Travel Programs All CTY Talent Search participants are eligible to attend Family Academic Programs. There are no minimum qualifying scores required and no need to wait for test scores to sign up for a program.

7 /family What s NEW in 2016 for CTY Family Programs? The Wonders of Brazil Sunday, July 3 Sunday, July 10, 2016 Everyday China: Through the Eyes of the People Sunday, July 17 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Naturalist Studies in the Highlands of Scotland Saturday, July 23 Saturday, July 30, 2016 Croatia: Natural and Cultural Heritage Saturday, July 30 Friday, August 5, 2016

8 /family Questions? cty.jhu.edu/family

9 /ctyonline CTY Online Programs Overview CTY Online Programs offers high ability K 12 students challenging courses that are available all year long, accessible anytime, anywhere. Students work with expert instructors familiar with the needs of academically advanced students. Depending on the subject, courses include lively videos, simulations, hands on student projects, interactive lessons, virtual classroom sessions, athome lab experiments, and more. Students join worldwide virtual learning communities, and interact with one another in virtual discussion forums.

10 /ctyonline CTY Online Programs courses Enrich the student's regular school curriculum Replace less advanced courses at school Provide acceleration and enrichment at a flexible pace Blend summer fun with academic challenges Prepare students for AP and SAT subject exams Offer subjects not available at school

11 /ctyonline CTY Online Programs how do the courses work? Qualified student selects appropriate course, takes placement test if needed. Course begins! Instructor welcomes, guides, encourages, and provides extensive feedback, interacting via , phone, and in live, virtual office hours or discussion forums. Depending in the course, student watches videos; reads books and online course materials; engages in interactive simulations and games; takes quizzes, tests and exams; and posts assignments, projects, and labs. Student completes final assessment and receives final evaluation, certificate, and recommendation for future course work from instructor.

12 /ctyonline CTY Online Programs benefits Challenging coursework, tailored to each student Expert instructors, with very low student teacher ratio Flexible formats: Individually paced: Students can progress on their own schedules and postpone for vacations and breaks (most math, science, and computer science courses) Session based:specific start and end dates, and due dates for assignments (writing, grammar, critical reading, visual fluency, world languages, inventions in Engineering, forensics, English language learning, and most AP courses) Flexi paced: Student and instructor set the schedule that best matches the student s needs (writing) Benefits for schools: Expands academic options; avoids busing to higher level school; avoids grade skipping; eliminates need to hire advanced teachers for small numbers; helps the school s teachers focus on students who need more face toface help.

13 /ctyonline What s NEW in 2016 for CTY Online Programs? Advanced Scratch Programming course creates intricate animations and games using complex logic and program design. AP Spanish Language and Culture (grades 9 12) course is conducted primarily in Spanish with authentic materials form the Spanish speaking world, and it is equivalent to a third year college course in Advanced Spanish writing and conversation. Young Adult Readers' Series (grades 7 9) course enhances critical reading, thinking, and writing skills through high interest, thought provoking books, analytical discussions, and creative writing assignments.

14 /ctyonline Questions? cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline

15 /summer CTY Summer Programs Overview Day and residential sites for qualified students completing grades 2 10 Challenging and fast paced courses; students enroll in a single course for the three week session Experienced instructors committed to student success with a teaching assistant in every class Small class sizes that allow for individual attention and opportunities for mentoring Hands on learning and varied activities keep students engaged and learning Differentiated instruction to meet the intellectual needs of different types of learners

16 /summer IDEAL Timeline for Summer Program Application Nov Dec Test Jan Feb Program Application Mar May Enrollment Jun Aug Programs cty.jhu.edu

17 /summer 2016 CTY Summer Sites CTY: Intensive Studies for 7th Graders and Above Baltimore, Maryland (Johns Hopkins University) Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Franklin & Marshall College) Saratoga Springs, New York (Skidmore College) CTY: Academic Explorations for 7th Graders and Above Bristol, Rhode Island (Roger Williams University) Haverford, Pennsylvania (Haverford College) San Rafael, CA (Dominican University) CTY Young Students: Grades 5 6 (Residential Sites) Bristol, Rhode Island (Roger Williams University) Easton, Pennsylvania (Lafayette College) Palo Alto, California (Stanford University) CTY Young Students: Grades 2 6 (Day Sites) Alexandria, Virginia (St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School) La Jolla, California (La Jolla Country Day School) New York, New York (The Dwight School) Carlisle, Pennsylvania (Dickinson College) Los Angeles, California (Loyola Marymount University) San Rafael, CA (Dominican University) Easton, Pennsylvania (Lafayette College) Santa Cruz, California (University of Ca at Santa Cruz) Baltimore, Maryland (Marine Sciences Program) Chestertown, Maryland (Washington College) Los Angeles, California (Loyola Marymount University) Brooklandville, Maryland (St. Paul's School) Los Angeles, California (Windward School) Sandy Spring, Maryland (Sandy Spring Friends School) CTY Hong Kong: Grades 7 10: The University of Hong Kong & Grades 2 6: ISF Academy CTY Princeton: Grades 10 12: Princeton, New Jersey (Princeton University,) Civic Leadership Institute: Grades 10 12: Baltimore, MD (JHU Peabody) & Berkeley, CA (University of California)

18 /summer CTY Summer Programs Instructional Staff CTY recruits instructors and teaching assistants from public and private elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and universities nationwide. Our instructional staff have demonstrated expertise in their fields and the ability to captivate students with their enthusiasm.

19 /summer CTY Residential Staff Our residential staff provides a safe, enjoyable and engaging community for students outside the classroom. CTY recruits resident assistants with experience in college residential life, camp counseling, childcare, student leadership, or related areas.

20 /summer Extracurricular Activities at CTY Summer Programs Weekday Afternoon/Evening Activities Sports Arts and Crafts Music and Drama Community building activities Weekend Activities You re completely Dances/Socials safe at CTY. You will make friends, you won t get lost, they ll take care of you, and you ll learn a lot. Max Olympics Movies Talent Shows

21 /summer What s NEW in 2016 for CTY Summer Programs? New Site at Dominican University in San Rafael, CA replaces Seattle University for grades 7 and above New Intensive Studies class Advanced Robotics, taught by a CTY alum and Google engineer Now offering small one week programs for grades 2 4 in Brooklandville, MD Sandy Spring, MD Alexandria, VA La Jolla, CA

22 /summer Questions? cty cty.jhu.edu/summer

23 = when the test is taken = validity of the eligibility obtained 6 th graders qualifying on the SCAT test will remain qualified through high school What s NEW in 2016 for testing and qualifying? SAT scores from March, May and June 2016 will not be considered for CTY Programs until Fall 2016 cty.jhu.edu

24 PROGRAM FEES Talent Search Application Fee $41 (US) $55 (International) Family Academic Programs Day program ~$105 per person Overnight program Extended Travel program ~$175 per person Fees vary CTY Online Programs Application Fee $15 + $20 (international fee) Individually paced course $770 (3 months), $1,490 (6 months), $2,125 (9 months) Session based course $350 $1,410 Flex paced course $950 Summer Programs Application Fee $50 (US), $200 (International) Residential program Day program ~ $ additional fees ~ $ additional fees cty.jhu.edu

25 Questions? CTY Talent Search cty.jhu.edu/talent CTY Registration CTY Financial Aid cty.jhu.edu/financial CTY Family Academic Programs cty.jhu.edu/family CTY Online Programs cty.jhu.edu/ctyonline CTY Summer Programs cty.jhu.edu/summer cty