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Welcome!

On behalf of the University of Illinois at Chicago Early Outreach Program, the Chicago Public Schools, and the State of Illinois, it gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the UIC Summer Prep Program.

We are excited about the Summer Prep Program. Of the over 600 students in the aaplicant pool, you stood out like a bright star.

You were selected to participate in the program based on your academic records and your teacher's recommendations. Congratulations!

You will find that the instructors will require you to think, work diligently, and be a team player, as you delve into the scientific method of critical inquiry. Your daily participation is crucial to the success of your team. We are confident that the Prep Program will provide new challenges and build a foundation for your future academic success, as you develop new friendships.

Yours Truly,

Deborah Umrani
Director of Early Outreach Program

Mission of Summer Prep

The Mission of our program is to:

• enhance the academic performance of students, by way of integrated curriculum of science, mathematics and writing;
• help students work in teams to develop a science project;
• promote proficiency in math and science;
• encourage students to select careers in science, math, engineering and health related fields;
• help students understand the importance of extra-curricular academic training to become prepared for college.

Program Overview

Monday-Thursday

During the morning sessions, students will be involved in academic classes (science, math, language arts). Afternoon sessions include art, public speaking, test preparation, stock market games, NASA, and physical education activities.

Fridays

Field trips are taken on Fridays: June 23 - John Shedd Aquarium; June 30 - Brookfield Zoo; July 14 - Argonne National Laboratory or Wild Wild West Ranch; July 21 - Federal Reserve Bank & Museum of Broadcasting or Museum of Science and Industry; July 28 - Fun Day. Buses will be chartered for the field trips. Teachers, teacher assistants and staff will accompany students. Parents are welcome to chaperone.

July 4th Holiday

UIC Summer Prep Program will not be in session on July 3rd & 4th in celebration of Independence Day.

Classroom Attendance

Attendance in all classes is mandatory!

Daily Schedule

Science Fair/Art Fair Awards Program
Thursday, July 27, 2000

Parents are invited to attend the Science Fair & Art Fair. The Fair is from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon in the Chicago Circle Center (CCC), Inner Circle. The Prep Awards luncheon is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in the Chicago Circle Center (CCC), Illinois Room.

Important Numbers

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Bus Information:

    Philip Wells Cell Phone: (312) 636-6042

Attendance / Discipline Concerns:

    Rick Mosley Cell Phone: (312) 636-6045

Hablas espanol:

    Gustavo Soto Cell Phone: (312) 636-6044

A1 Lecture Center:    (312) 996-2617

Early Outreach Program Administrative Office:    (312) 996-2549