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Extended Learning Opportunities

A listing of some of the many opportunities available to students

 

 

Missouri Innovation Academy

Current high school sophomores or juniors living in Missouri with at least 3.0 G.P.A.

Missouri State University - Springfield

Deadline for Application February 1st

$50 registration fee and travel expenses
No cost to attend if selected

www.missouristate.edu/MIA

 

Missouri Public Affairs Academy

Current high school sophomores or juniors living in Missouri with at least 3.0 G.P.A.

Applicants should have community involvement and MUST attend the entire academy

Missouri State University - Springfield

Deadline for Application April 5th

$50 application fee required

No cost to attend if selected

http://mpaa.missouristate.edu

 

 

National Youth Leadership Forum

CHCS students have attended these outstanding forums in the past; Requires a nomination from CHCS; See Mrs. Kruse in the Guidance Center if you are interested

http://www.nylf.org

Medicine – Many locations – Summer

National Security - Washington, D.C. – Spring & Fall

Law and Crime Scene Investigation – Washington, D.C. – Spring & Fall

Technology – San Jose, CA. – Summer
Collegiate Success - Many locations - Summer

 

 

Vanderbilt University Pre-College PAVE Program

Six week summer course of study designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, science, or technology program. 

For students completing the 11th or 12th grade.

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/pave

 

 

 

Washington University Summer Scholars Program

Residential program for students who have completed 11th or 12th grade.

www.ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp

 

 

Washington Workshops

http://www.workshops.org

US Congressional Seminar; Model Congress; Diplomacy & Global Affairs Seminar; Internship Experience

 

 

Upward Bound Math & Science

Residential program at St. Louis University

Must be entering 11th or 12th grade

Tuition paid by a grant from the US Department of Education

GPA 2.75 or higher; Demonstrated interest in math and science

Must be first generation college bound student/or low income status

 

 

Mizzou Engineering Summer Program

Exposure to engineering disciplines, hands on learning, team design projects & competitions, earn Mizzou Engineering scholarships, live on campus
A fee is charged

http://www.engineering.missouri.edu

 

M*A*S*H Summer Day Camp

Designed for 7th & 8th Grade students interested in science and the medical field

Participate in hands on experiments & lab activities

Learn about health care careers

Shadow professionals

Held at several sites throughout the Southwest MO area

Contact the Guidance Center if you are interested

 

Worldview Academy Leadership Camps

Christian Leadership Training

Various locations throughout the US

http://www.worldview.org/

 

 

Junior Statesmen Summer School

@ Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford 

www.jsa.org

 

 

Nuclear Engineering Camp

University of MO Rolla

Juniors & Seniors $50 Application fee – Remainder paid for by a

grant provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.  Apply by June 15th.

 

 


Cadet Patrol Academy

MO State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement AcademyJefferson City, MO

Applications in the Guidance Center

40 Students will be selected from throughout the state of MO.  Students must be age 16 – 18, have a C average or better, be interested in learning more about Law enforcement, and be prepared physically and emotionally for the rigorous training they undergo at the MO State Highway Patrol.

 

 United States Naval Academy

Summer Seminar

Apply between February 1 & March 31

www.usna.edu

 

 

 

Most universities host High School Summer Programs for prospective students. 

Check out the schools you are interested in attending.

 

Check out other extended learning opportunities through

Duke University Educational Opportunity Guide: 

 http://tipweb.tip.duke.edu/resources/educational_opportunity_guide/index.html

 

 

 
 
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