The GEAR UP Summer Academy
  Purpose:
To assure that students attending or planning to attend Homestead Middle School, ASPIRA South Middle School and Leisure City K-8 Center are prepared academically, mentally, emotionally, and have knowledge of viable career options with a college education.


Goals:
• Increased awareness by students and parents/guardians of possible college careers, including academic requisites, and financial costs and opportunities.
• Increased pre-college academic preparation of students to assure the possibility of pursuing a college/university degree.
• Advanced curriculum reform and improvement.
• Enhanced teachers’ and counselors’ skills, knowledge, techniques and resources.
• Increased parental/guardian involvement in student academics and school activities.
• Increased student exposure to mentors, role models, and other professionals that could provide a positive influence.
• Increased community involvement in all aspects of the educational process.


Academic Program
:
• Hands-on Mathematics • College & Career Awareness
• Hands-on Science • Non-Violence Project
• Adventures in Writing • Expressions through Art
• Computer Technology • Outdoor Activities
• ESOL Classes (if applicable)

Period of Operation:
JUNE THRU JULY

 


2006 Summer Photo Gallery
 
 
GEAR UP Summer Academy


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