2012 Summer Programs Catalog

Day Sites - Student Life

The following information applies to students attending our Young Students day sites:

Introduction

In the day program, students have a program assistant (PA) instead of a teaching assistant and a resident assistant. PAs are typically college students who are selected on the basis of academic record, related work or volunteer experience, recommendations, and performance in an interview. Their role in the classroom is to assist their instructors and provide support to students. Outside the classroom they plan and implement the activities program. PAs are also responsible for supervising students’ free time and enforcing rules.

Daily Schedule

The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This includes four hours of class, short morning and afternoon breaks, a lunch break, and about an hour of recreational activity time. Students must also set aside an hour each evening, Sunday through Thursday, to do homework.

Before- and after-care is available at an additional charge for students who need to arrive before 8:45 a.m. or depart after 4:00 p.m. Students may arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. and stay until 5:30 p.m.

Afternoon Activities

When students are not in class, they attend activities planned and supervised by the program assistants. CTY offers a variety of activities so that all students can find something they enjoy doing each day. Activities range from the standard fare of board games, athletics, and arts and crafts to the more unusual (e.g., Pirate Olympics and Dinosaur Dig).

July 4

Classes at day sites do not meet on the July 4^th holiday.

Getting to the Site

Families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from sites daily. Many parents choose to set up carpool arrangements with other families. To assist with this planning, a list of families attending the same site, along with their zip codes and phone numbers, will be mailed to families in late May or early June. This service is available only for the day sites.

At our Sandy Spring site, we have morning and afternoon bus service available from selected stops at an additional cost. Bus stops are finalized based on need and ridership. Buses pick up between 7:40 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and drop off between 4:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bus service is not available for students who need before- or after-care. You will receive more information on bus service in your Course Assignment Packet.

Expectations for Student Conduct

We expect our students to meet the highest standards of behavior, both in personal deportment and in dedication to academic pursuits. To this end, students must adhere to the Center for Talented Youth Honor Code, which requires them to uphold personal and academic integrity, respect the ideas and property of others, and ensure that those around them do the same. In addition, students are expected to:

• strive to do the best academic work possible
• respect individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, and national origins
• behave in a friendly, cooperative, safe, and responsible manner toward all persons in the program community and in the larger school and local communities
• attend all class sessions, meals, activities, and meetings
• take responsibility for their own work and actions
• cooperate with adult supervision
• observe all rules for student conduct.

We cannot accommodate students who are unwilling or unable to meet these expectations. At each site, students learn about our standards for behavior, including site rules. While specific rules vary somewhat from site to site, community standards throughout our programs are basic and consistent. They include a commitment to academic integrity, respect for all members of the community, regard for the basic rules of physical safety, and cooperation with adult supervision.

Students may be dismissed from the program for any of the following reasons:

• not attending to their academic work in a satisfactory manner
• cheating, plagiarizing, or committing other acts of academic dishonesty
• being in restricted areas of campus, or leaving campus, unaccompanied by a staff member
• stealing or vandalizing property
• keeping prescription or over-the-counter medication in their possession (for limited exceptions see Medical Information.)
• possessing or using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
• engaging in bullying, hazing, or harassing behavior
• not cooperating with adult supervisionundermining the safety or wellbeing of self or others (including threats

No tuition refunds will be made to students dismissed from the program. If a student damages property, the cost of repair or replacement is added to the student’s account balance.

Prohibited Items

The following items must not be brought to the sites: 

• weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, martial arts devices, and toys resembling weapons)
• any flame-producing devices (including matches, lighters, and firecrackers)
• high energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, and Amp
• role-playing game books or other items associated with role-playing games
• trading cards
• pets of any kind
• televisions, computer/video games, or DVDs
• bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, skates, scooters, or shoes with wheels
• water guns
• halogen lamps, refrigerators, or cooking devices
• staff lanyards from current or previous summers.

In addition to the list above, we reserve the right to confiscate for the length of the program any items that, in our judgment, demonstrate the potential for distracting students from the goals of the program, or that pose undue risk to property or to the safety and wellbeing of people.

Technology at the Site

Our sites have very limited computer access for students. CTY ensures that students have computer access when necessary for academic purposes, and our instructors expect hand-written work. In order to maximize community engagement and to minimize distractions, CTY limits the use of computers, cell phones, mp3 players, and other technologies. Students do not have access to the Internet or e-mail while in the program.

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