Center for Talent Development Summer Program Rigorous academic challenge with life-changing impact 2014 Program Catalog Students Age 4 through Grade 12 www.ctd.northwestern.edu 847/491-3782, ext. 2 [email protected] Welcome to the 2014 Summer Program The CTD Summer Program allows gifted students to delve deep into a subject of intrigue, build upon their strengths and connect with a community of peers. From fast-paced enrichment options to accelerated, credit-bearing offerings, there is something for everyone! Catalog Contents Contact Information Age 4–Grade 3 . 5 Summer Program Half-day Courses . 6 Center for Talent Development All-day Courses . 12 Northwestern University Details, Fees & Application Procedure . 15 phone 847/491-8257 fax 847/467-0880 – Grades 4 6 . 19 e-mail summer@ctd nort. hwestern edu. 1-Week Spark Program . 22 2-Week Solstice Program . 23 Follow Us 3-Week Apogee Program . 24 web: www .ctd .northwestern .edu/summer Grades 7 & 8 . 28 “Talent Talk” blog: ctdblog .northwestern .edu Spectrum Program . 28 facebook: www .facebook .com/CTDatNU twitter: @CTDatNU Grades 9–12 . .35 Equinox Program . 35 Civic Leadership Institute . 42 Program Details . 43 Enrichment Courses . 43 Credit-bearing Courses . 44 Center for Talent Development has been Campus Life Details . 45 accredited as a nonpublic supplementary school Program Fees & by the North Central Association Commission Application Procedure . 46 on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA Other CTD Programs . 50 CASI) since April 1, 1994. NCA CASI is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and has more than 100 years of experience in improving educational quality. 1 2014 Summer Program at a Glance Application period opens January 1, 2014 Apply early! • Regular application deadline for grade 4–12 programs is May 19, 2014 . Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served • Regular application deadline for age 4–grade 3 Leapfrog program is June 2, 2014 . basis and many courses • $50 late fee applies to applications received after the regular application deadline . fill well before the application deadline . STUDENTS AGE 4 (PreK)–GRADE 3 (grade level on January 1, 2014) Leapfrog Program Leapfrog provides fast-paced enrichment courses for students who have demonstrated a keen, early interest in learning . Half or all- day, one-week courses are offered mornings and afternoons . Detailed program information begins on page 5 . The Leapfrog program site locations are listed on the Summer Program website . New in 2014! • Afternoon courses in Lake Forest • Leapfrog Favorites now at Skokie and Chicago sites • Morning Math Club (early drop off) available in Chicago Program Dates: June 23–27 Week 1, Leapfrog Favorites in Skokie, morning only; all-day courses in Elmhurst June 30–July 3 Week 2, Leapfrog Favorites in Chicago, July 21–25 morning only; all-day courses in Elmhurst Week 5, all sites except Elmhurst; morning, (4-day week) afternoon and all-day courses* July 7–11 * Availability of afternoon and all-day courses Week 3, all sites except Elmhurst; morning, varies by site . afternoon and all-day courses* Sites: July 14–18 Week 4, all sites except Elmhurst; morning, Chicago, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Naperville, afternoon and all-day courses* Palatine and Skokie 2 2014 Summer Program at a Glance GRADES 4–6 (grade level on January 1, 2014) Three program options: Spark (1 week), Solstice (2 weeks) or Apogee (3 weeks) Spark Program Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL Northwestern University, (commuter only) Evanston, IL (residential Spark is a week of fun, mind-stretching learn- ing experiences . A residential option is avail- Program Dates: and commuter) able to students who choose the Northwestern University site in Evanston, Illinois . Detailed Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27 Program Dates: program information begins on page 19 . Monday, June 30–Thursday, July 3 Sunday, June 29–Friday, July 4 (4-day week) Sunday, July 6–Friday, July 11 Solstice Program Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL Northwestern University, (commuter only) Evanston, IL (residential The Solstice program offers fast-paced enrich- ment courses in a two-week timeframe perfect Program Dates: and commuter) for extended study of a subject . Students at – the Northwestern University site may choose Monday, July 7 Friday, July 18 Program Dates: to live on campus . Detailed program informa- Sunday, July 13–Friday, July 25 tion begins on page 19 . Sunday, July 27–Friday, August 8 Apogee Program Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL Northwestern University, (commuter only) Evanston, IL (residential The three-week Apogee program gives stu- dents the opportunity to take an enrichment Program Dates: and commuter) course that hones critical academic skills and – deepens knowledge and understanding of a Monday, July 7 Friday, July 25 Program Dates: particular subject . Students may choose to re- Sunday, June 29–Friday, July 18 side on the Northwestern University Evanston, Sunday, July 20–Friday, August 8 Illinois campus . Detailed program information begins on page 19 . 3 2014 Summer Program at a Glance GRADES 7 & 8* (grade level on January 1, 2014) Spectrum Program Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL (commuter only) Spectrum offers three-week, in-depth enrich- ment and accelerated honors courses that Program Dates: stretch young minds and provide challenge – beyond grade level . Honors courses bear high Monday, July 7 Friday, July 25 school credit . Detailed program information Northwestern University, begins on page 28 . Evanston, IL (residential *Students in grade 9 may apply; applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis . and commuter) Program Dates: Sunday, June 29–Friday, July 18 Sunday, July 20–Friday, August 8 GRADES 9–12 (grade level on January 1, 2014) Equinox Program Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (residential Equinox combines fast-paced, advanced coursework with the chance to explore college and commuter) and careers in a hands-on way . Courses offer students the opportunity to earn high school Program Dates: credit at the honors and Advanced Placement® Sunday, June 29–Friday, July 18 (AP) levels . Students can experience life on the Sunday, July 20–Friday, August 8 Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois cam- pus as a residential participant or commute Sunday, June 29–Friday, August 1 from home . Detailed program information (5-week Advanced Placement® begins on page 35 . science courses) Civic Leadership Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (Loop Campus; Institute residential only) The Civic Leadership Institute combines an innovative service-learning curriculum with an Program Dates: unforgettable residential experience in the Sunday, July 6–Friday, July 25 heart of downtown Chicago . The program helps outstanding high school students devel- op the knowledge, experience and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world . Details begin on page 42 . 4 Leapfrog Program Age 4 (PreK)–Grade 3 (grade level on January 1, 2014) Leapfrog engages students age 4 (PreK) through grade 3 in challenging academic adventures. Hands-on activities help children with demonstrated strength in math or verbal areas acquire and practice new concepts in unique and interesting ways. Each half-day Leapfrog course is designed to accommodate two grade levels: PreK/K, K/1, 1/2 or 2/3. This structure provides more course options and allows students with similar skills and abilities to be grouped together. Enrollment in PreK through K/1 courses is approximately 16 students; grades 1/2 and 2/3 courses accommodate approximately 18 students. Apply Early! Application Period Begins January 1 Notes: • Enrollment option: Parents/guardians may enroll their children in an A .M . course, a P .M . course or both . • Lunch/recess option: All students enrolled in both an A .M . course and a P .M . course are automatically enrolled in the 12 noon to 1 p .m . lunch/ recess option at no extra cost . During weeks that both A .M . and P .M . courses are offered at a site, students enrolled in an A .M . course only (no P .M . course) may sign up for the lunch/recess option for an extra fee . (See page 16 for details .) • Morning Math Club: At our Chicago site only, students enrolled in A .M . courses may also enroll in Morning Math Club . Students in the club may be dropped off early, between 8-8:15 a .m ., and participate in math games and activities until they are walked to class at 9 a .m . (See page 16 for details .) Courses are offered in Chicago, Elmhurst, Program Dates: Lake Forest, Naperville, Palatine and Skokie . • Week 1: June 23-27 • Week 3: July 7–July 11 For specific locations, please see the Summer Leapfrog Favorites in Skokie & • Week 4: July 14–July 18 Program website at www c. td .northwestern . Leapfrog All-day in Elmhurst • Week 5: July 21–July 25 edu/summer . You may enroll your child in one • Week 2: June 30–July 3 (4-day week) or multiple weeks of Leapfrog courses . Leapfrog Favorites in Chicago & Leapfrog All-day in Elmhurst There are three different types of Leapfrog course offerings: • Half-day A.M. Courses meet from 9 a .m . to 12 noon (Monday through Friday) . • Half-day P.M. Courses meet from 1 p .m . to 4 p .m . (Monday through Friday) . “Leapfrog is academic learning • All-day Courses are available for students in grade 3 . Select all-day courses are also available for students in grade 2 . All-day courses while feeling like play.” meet from 9:15 a .m . to 3:45 p .m . with a break for lunch (except in Elmhurst, where courses meet from 8:30 a .m . to 2:45 p .m .) . See page 12 for details . —2013 Leapfrog parent 5 Leapfrog Half-day Course Reference Chart KEY Enroll your child in a course for his or her grade level as of January 1, 2014 . CH Chicago A.M. 9 a .m .–12 noon Select course topics that best fit your child’s academic strengths as LF Lake Forest P.M.