CivicWeek 2008 programs have concluded. Information remains posted below for your reference. Check back in November of 2008 for updated CivicWeek Spring 2009 program information or contact us to receive materials by mail.

CivicWeek

Service-Learning Field Studies for Outstanding High School Students

Eligibility

Each CivicWeek program brings together a diverse group of bright, motivated high school students with an interest in service and a desire to develop their leadership and citizenship skills.

You are eligible for CivicWeek if you:

• are enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade;
• can demonstrate a high level of academic ability;
• have a sincere interest in learning about communities, social issues, and active citizenship;
• are mature, responsible, respectful, and highly motivated.

Application Requirements
In addition to an application form, students are asked to submit a brief essay and either a test score or grade report. Students may demonstrate academic ability through either:

• a test score in the 95th percentile or above on the verbal composite of a nationally normed standardized achievement test, or
• a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) on their most recent report card.

Students who do not meet the test score or GPA requirements above must also submit a teacher recommendation included in the program catalog.

Returning students who have successfully completed a Center for Talent Development CivicWeek, Spectrum, Equinox, Saturday Enrichment Program, or Gifted LearningLinks course in the social sciences or humanities do not need to submit a test score, grade report, or teacher recommendation.

Dates & Placement

Often, CivicWeek programs coincide with students' spring breaks. However, some school schedules may not coincide, or students may simply have an interest in a program or topic that is not offered during their school break. Because CivicWeek is an educational program approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, many schools will excuse students from class in order to participate. Of course, that is a decision that families should make in partnership with a student's teachers and school administrators.

Students who are willing to consider more than one program option should rank their placement preferences on the application.  Accepted students will be assigned to a program based on a variety of factors, including their placement preferences, the space available in each program, and the composition of each group.

Application Process

*Apply Online* or click here to download CivicWeek 2008 application materials. You can also contact us to request application materials by mail.

All application materials must be received by February 15, 2008. Space in each program is limited and programs often fill quickly. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis as they are received, so students are encouraged to apply early to increase their chances of being accepted into the program of their choice.

Notification

Students are notified by mail of the status of their application approximately two weeks after receipt of a complete application. Accepted students receive an admissions packet at that time, with all relevant information about the program, including a detailed schedule, travel information, things to bring, program rules and policies, etc.

Late Applications

Late applications will be accepted, and considered as space in the programs permit. Once programs are filled to capacity, qualified applicants may be placed on a waitlist. A $25 late fee applies to applications received after February 15, 2008.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed CivicWeek on the NASSP National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities for 2007-2008.

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