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Program Dates and Deadlines
Important Dates |
| Fall 2008 course descriptions available online |
July 25 |
| Fall 2008 registration begins |
August 1 |
| Fall 2008 late registration begins |
September 20 |
| Fall 2008 Session begins |
October 4 |
| Fall 2008 Session ends |
November 22 |
| Winter 2009 Session dates |
January 10-February 28 |
| Spring 2009 Session dates |
April 4-May 16 (no class 4/11) |
NEW THIS FALL!
ACCELERATED WEEKEND ACADEMY (AWE)
Saturday, November 1 and Sunday November 2
Northwestern University campus |
Exploring Geometry Through The Geometer's Sketchpad
grades 6-7 |
Digital Logic and Hardware Programming
grades 8-9 |
Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) provides academically talented students in grades 6-9 an opportunity to explore an area of study in depth and with concentration over one weekend, with an expert in the field. Since older students often try to juggle many commitments, AWE affords them the chance to be inspired, invigorated and impassioned in a short timeframe. Participants explore and apply new technology with like-minded peers and vanguard instructors. Register online or with a Saturday Enrichment print application.
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Exploring Geometry Through The Geometer’s Sketchpad
Students learn to use the dynamic geometry software, “The Geometer’s Sketchpad” to create and manipulate geometric constructions, thereby exploring various geometric relationships. A transformational approach is emphasized by using the power of the software. Students reflect, translate, rotate and dilate to investigate the properties of various geometric shapes, among other concepts and ideas. At the end of AWE students will be able to:
* Construct geometric figures based on definitions
* Apply geometric transformations
* Understand the relationships between Euclidean construction and proof
* Graph functions geometrically
Note: This class is not appropriate for students who are currently taking, or have already taken, a high school level Geometry course.
Subject Area: Math
Qualifying Score: Math |
Digital Logic and Hardware Programming
Prerequisite: Students must have experience with basic algebra in order to take this course and provide evidence with a report card.
That mysterious black box you call a computer will finally be demystified! In this weekend course students are introduced to digital computer systems and information representation. They learn how a computer actually computes and manipulates binary data. The class covers very primitive gate-level design of digital systems. It is designed for students who are interested in computer science, electronics, logic, mathematics or engineering. Upon completion of this class, students have a general understanding of:
* Binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems
* Use of binary and hexadecimal representation for numerics such as ASCII and BCD
* Boolean Algebra
* Software simulation tools for circuit design
Subject Area: Technology
Qualifying Score: Math |
Quick
Links
Articles
Saturday Enrichment Program:
So Much Fun, and Credit, Too
Research: What Parents
like about the Saturday Enrichment Program, by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius,
Ph.D., & Seon-Young Lee, Ph.D., Fall 2003
The fall,
winter and spring registration fees include a nonrefundable application
fee of $60. Some classes may require an additional minimal investment
for materials. Full payment is required with the application. A refund
is given (minus the $60 application fee) if the chosen class or alternative(s)
is canceled or full, or if the student is not accepted into the program.
For more information regarding refunds or requests for class transfers,
go to Refund and Transfer Policies.
Please make your check or money order payable to the Center for Talent
Development with your child's name in the memo line, and mail completed
application (including supporting materials) to:
CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
SATURDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
617 DARTMOUTH PLACE
EVANSTON, IL 60208
Allow 10 working days for your application to be received. If you have
any questions, please call CTD at (847) 491-3782.
*Late applications
must include a $25 late fee. Faxed applications are accepted only after
the application deadline. Faxed application must also include a credit
card number (Visa or MasterCard only) and may be faxed to (847) 491-3394.
Helpful
Information
Morning classes meet from 9:00 to 11:30am, and afternoon classes meet
from 12:00 to 2:30pm. If you would like to be part of a car
pool, please designate in the appropriate space on the SEP
Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Car pool lists are only distributed
to students whose names appear on the list.
In Evanston, SEP classes are located on the Northwestern University campus in the Technological
Institute (Tech), and in Annenberg
Hall, Lunt
Hall, and Swift
Hall. (Please see the SEP staff as you enter the Tech Institute from Sheridan Road for directions to classrooms.)
Parking spaces around campus are in high demand during football season.
Click here
for the Northwestern football schedule so you can plan accordingly.
You will receive confirmation of your class(es) with building and room
number in your acceptance packet prior to the first day of class. With
the exception of Tech, these buildings are not very visible from Sheridan
Road. Click here for driving
directions and campus
map that also highlights areas to park.
To report your child's absence from class, please call (847) 491-3782
by 5:00pm on Fridays. On Saturdays only, you must call the SEP Saturday-only
office phone at (847) 467-3368.
In Naperville, SEP classes are located at:
North Central College
30 N. Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540
SEP Saturday-only Naperville site office phone:
(630) 637-5324
no earlier than 8:00 am
Classes meet in the morning only, from 9:00 to 11:30am.
If you would like to be part of a car pool, please
designate in the appropriate space on the SEP
Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Carpool lists are only distributed
to students whose names appear on the list.
To report your child's absence from class, please call
(847) 491-3782 ext. 2 during the school week.
On Saturdays only, you may call the SEP Saturday-only office phone at (630) 637-5324 no earlier than 8:00am.
In Gurnee, SEP classes are located at:
Woodland Intermediate School West
115 Hunt Club Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
SEP Saturday-only Gurnee site office phone:
(224) 619-2062
no earlier than 8:00 am
If you would like to be part of a car pool, please
designate in the appropriate space on the SEP
Application (last box under "Applicant Information"). Car pool lists are only distributed
to students whose names appear on the list.
To report your child's absence from class, please call (847) 491-3782
by 5:00pm on Fridays. On Saturdays only, you may call the SEP Saturday-only
office phone at (224) 619-2062 no earlier than 8:00am.
Directions to Gurnee site:
Although the address is 1115 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, the school is actually just east of Hunt Club. There are parking lots.
It is accessible as follows:
Exit 94 at Grand Avenue West (132). At the first light, turn left (south) onto Tri-State Parkway. At the first stop sign, turn right and then make an immediate right again. The Intermediate School East will be immediately in front of you. West is attached—just a little further.
Traveling east on Grand (132), turn south (right) at Hunt Club Road. At the second light, turn left onto Dada. Make an immediate right turn and then a left at the dead end. The school is just past the large parking lot on your right.
Things to do:
Warren Newport Library is 5 minutes away
Gurnee Mills is ½ mile away.
Downtown Libertyville, with a quaint shopping area is 15 minutes away.
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