Wednesday, August 10, 2011

MIT Middle School and High School 2011-2012 Programs!

Two programs at MIT that your students can apply to attend! Follow the information below:

(1) If your student plans on taking AP courses at their High School, try looking into MIT's Delve program where they prepare students to succeed in those classes:
DELVE
Registration for Delve 2011-2012 will run to Sep 10, 2011. Student registration will close Sep 10, 2011
Program Vitals:
- What: Advanced Placement (AP) preparation classes
- When: Year-long (9/18/11-5/6/12), Sundays 10:00-3:00pm; lunch 12:00-1:00pm
- Who: Students in grades 9-12 during the 2011-2012 school year
- Cost: $250, plus $150 deposit for books. Generous financial aid is available.
For more information and to find out how to apply, follow this link:
http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Delve/index.html

(2) If your student enjoys learning about subject areas such as: mathematics, literature, science, arts, sports, and more, than take a look at MIT's Splash 2011 One weekend program!
SPLASH 2011
Registration will open in late October.
Program Vitals:
- What: A weekend in which you can take multiple classes on a huge variety of subjects.
- When: The weekend before Thanksgiving. In 2011, Splash will be held on November 19 and 20 (from 9:00 am - 10 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday, with lunch from 12 - 2 pm on both days. Check-in will open at 8:00 am both days. Classes are held on MIT’s main campus)
- Who: Students in grades 7-12
For more information follow the link below (More information about Splash 2011 will be posted on the website in September):
http://esp.mit.edu/learn/Splash/index.html

Monday, August 1, 2011

Back-to-School Jamboree: Saturday, August 27, 2011

Amazing event for Families and Students!

Back-to-School Jamboree
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011
Starting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston School Committee and Superintendent Carol R. Johnson

will host the 3rd annual Boston Public Schools Back-to-School Jamboree on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on City Hall Plaza.

The event will feature live performances, health screenings, community resources, activities, prizes and more.

If you are a vendor and would like to participate, please download the application form here.


Finish time: 3:00 p.m.
Office Telephone: 617-635-9660
Email: b2sjamboree@boston.k12.ma.us
Directions: http://www.cityofboston.gov/contact/directions.asp
Event Type: System-Wide Event
Location: Boston City Hall Plaza
United States
See map: Google Maps or Plan trip using MBTA Public Transit