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Kids in College 2010
Mission: To expose children to the university environment through enrichment, exploration and creative thinking.
Kids in College is scheduled for June 21 - July 2, 2010. This year the program is designed for students completing Kindergarten - Grade 5. The theme is Investigations of the Mind. The program is designed for Academically Gifted students or teacher recommended students with high academic qualifications from the following criteria:
- Identified Academically Gifted
- Achieved a Level 4 on the EOG
- Maintained and A average on Math or Reading
- Recommended by your current teacher
Experienced and licensed teachers will be chosen to facilitate the program. The classes will be held in the Rhyne Building. Drop off and pick up will at the front of the Rhyne Building. The times are 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Students choose the week they prefer. They may attend both weeks if they choose. Different activities will be provided each week. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. The cost is $325 per week. Lunch is provided in the LRU dining hall.
The Director is Professor Joan Huffman. Contact information:
Professor Joan Huffman
LR Box 7414
Hickory, N.C. 28603
Phone# 828-238-3747
Email: Joan.Huffman@lr.edu
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents will be notified of acceptance as soon as the following requirements are satisfied:
- A completed application with teacher recommendation
- Insurance & liability form (signed)
- A $50 non-refundable deposit (Returnable only if space is unavailable)
- Total cost is $325 per week, remainder due May 1st
- Parent Meeting on May 27 @ 7:00 P.M. in the Belk Centrum
>> Download Application Here: KIC Application [PDF]
>> Download Insurance Form Here: Insurance Form [PDF]
>> Download Emergency Form Here: Emergency Contact Form [PDF]
>> Download Information Here: KIC General Information [PDF]
>> Dowload Liability Form Here: Liability KIC 2010 [PDF]
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