Early Entrance Program

Honors Academy 2015 Preview Evening

Greetings from EEP!

Welcome Provies to the 4th Annual CSULA Honors

Academy

In Attendance Tonight

• EEP Provies and Parents

• EEP Mentors

• EEP Event volunteers

• Academy Faculty

• EEP Staff

• Parents of EEP (PEEP) – Our school family

By the end of these evening, parents and students will:

• Understand the goals of the Honors Academy

• Review the EEP application and assessment

• Make new friends! Meet Honors Academy, staff,

faculty, parents and students. • Have important questions answered

Head Mentors

Salvador Alejo & Carina Kan

Application/Assessment Process?

• Every summer students interested in attending college early at Cal State L.A. sample EEP life during the summer in the Honors Academy.

• This time period allows students/parents & the university the opportunity to assess EEP fit without sacrificing traditional school time.

What are we assessing?

• Readiness: Is the student ready to take responsibility for their learning in a university? Are they ready for a University experience socially, developmentally, etc..?

• Motivation: Will a student be motivated to learn in a college environment and to be actively involved in EEP, Honors, and Cal State L.A. Community?

• Ability to Benefit and Contribute: Will a student benefit from radical acceleration? (High School is beneficial for most students, gifted or otherwise-Not just CAN YOU but SHOULD YOU accelerate.)

What are you assessing? • Is the student happy in EEP? Does he or she find

herself in a cohort of supportive peers? • Is the student challenged and excited about

college-level coursework and assignments? • Is the student capable of functioning

independently and responsibly in a college environment?

• Is this a better fit than high school? Why or why not?

• Other? What are your own criteria? These are equally important!

A Few Thought for Parents

• It is advisable to assess your student as we might. • Allow them the opportunity to follow instructions, ask

questions, make decisions. This is a growth opportunity for the students.

• Allow students to make mistakes and learn from them. Overcome the often overwhelming parental desire to do student’s work.

• When parents do homework for Provies, neither the Program nor parents gather accurate information about Readiness. Lose-Lose

EEP Student Advice

Older, experienced

EEP/University students

provide Advice for younger/ secondary

school students

EEP Student Advice

Grade School 1. Teachers and staff are

accustomed to parenting students

2. Completing assignments at the last moment earns A’s

3. Classrooms are loud active places

4. Video games are played when bored

5. Please act your age

University 1. We are not your parents 2. Completing assignments

at the last minute earns scorn, anxiety and F’s

3. Classrooms are quiet professional places

4. You should not be bored 5. Please do NOT act your

age

Our advice: Communication is your friend

• All official communication regarding the application

process is sent via e-mail to STUDENTS ONLY

• It is critical for the family to communicate

• Students TALK to your parents this summer, SHARE your thoughts and feelings about your experiences

Honors Academy The University Honors Academy at California State University, Los Angeles provides an opportunity for high-achieving college-bound students, ages 11-16*, to enjoy a seven-week University learning experience on the California State University, Los Angeles campus. Students in the academy are cohorted with other gifted students in a supportive and active advanced learning environment and will participate in a number of specially designed academic activities Monday through Friday, including two specially designed academy workshops taught by tenure-track faculty members who teach in the Honors College

EEP/Honors Academy

• Sometimes highly gifted students lack a strong school social network.

• During EEP summers, the students tend to enjoy being with like-minded peers

True peers

Gifted students enjoy studying challenging material together

2015 Honors Academy Workshops* Two interdisciplinary and interconnected workshops taught by outstanding tenured faculty members at Cal State L.A. Biology

• Dr. Kirsten Fisher, “Darwin reinvented:

Evolving concepts in the biological sciences.”

Liberal Arts

• Dr. Patrick Sharp, “Frontier adventure

and Hunger Games: The cultural dimensions of Darwinism.”

*See Book List handout for textbook information

Other Collegiate Activities

College Skills Sessions

1. EEP Director: Deportment, attitude, and being an early entrant applicant

2.University Tutoring Director: Study skills and strategies 1.University Library Honors Liaison: Library Skills and resources

Alumni & Student Presentations • EEP alums discuss

success in college, graduate school admission, and professional-career life.

• Current EEP students discuss research, campus clubs, internships, and tips for success on campus

Academy Fridays JUNE 26- Mentor selection & activities

JULY 3 - Honors Academy & Campus Closed

JULY 10 - Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

JULY 17 - University Research Methods

JULY 24 - Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

JULY 31 - Film Screening & Honors Academy Class Party

2015 Mentors

Mentors attend Friday orientations, assist faculty, and provide

informal social support for Academy students.

HONORS ACADEMY CAMPUS RESOURCES

JFK Library The primary bibliographic and information resource for the curriculum of the University, the library emphasizes rapid access to needed materials and information.

Student Union The University-Student Union at California State University, Los Angeles provides opportunities for broad social, cultural, recreational, and informal educational programming for the university and its surroundings.

Campus Pool The Cal State LA Swimming Pool will be open to Honors Academy students on designated days and hours.

EEP Student Center

The EEP Student Center is the dedicated campus space for early entrants to gather, study, meet, socialize, eat, and relax.

Engagement is Involvement Being involved in school leads to Success

Tips for Students: Be Engaged

• Students should immerse themselves in Academy Life. Since the Academy is modeled after a college experience, the Academy does not have mandatory school hours (8-5).

• Students should make social, intellectual and academic connections.

• Mentors can help Academy students discover life on campus and find ways to make the most of their time.

How students spend their time when they are not in class:

1. Schedule additional interviews and assessments

2. Attend presentations

3. Ask Mentors questions

4. Explore the campus

5. Meet with faculty

6. Form study groups

Everyday Life in EEP and the Honors Academy

Provisional Summer Process

1. Review the EEP Student Handbook, website and Application Packet thoroughly

http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/eep/studenthandbook.php

2. Prepare your application including letters of recommendation and transcripts.

3. Pay fees to the University Auxiliary Services June 1-June 15

4. Ask questions as needed

5. Start Summer session on June 22

Pay Fees- 13 and up • Honors Academy fees are paid through the

University Auxiliary Services (UAS) http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/uas

• On the bottom left side select Pay Now

• Select Honors Academy from the scroll down menu.

• Checks are also accepted by the EEP office

Thereafter, students will be registered in both

Academy classes by UAS.

Pay Fees- 12 and under

• Honors Academy fees are paid through the University Auxiliary Services (UAS) http://web.calstatela.edu/univ/uas

• Only checks or money orders are accepted

• Checks can be submitted to the EEP office during the payment period (June 1-15)

Thereafter, students will be registered in both Academy classes by UAS.

The Honors Academy provides a valuable and memorable learning

experience for participants regardless of whether or not they ultimately enroll

in the Early Entrance Program.

Few Reminders

EEP is a new experience, we understand you may have questions and we are here to help. If you do not ask we will assume you understand

Parent Resource

Parents have also offered to help parents:

www.csulapeep.org

ADMISSIONS PROCESS Faculty, administrators, and student

representatives meet to discuss applicants in early August

3.0 GPA is the minimum If students earn C’s, D’s and F’s it is a sign that early college is not a wise idea. Applicants must

earn a minimum 3.0 GPA

Decisions

Decision letters are prepared and mailed in August.

1. Admission offered. Student may enroll in Cal State LA in Fall quarter 2015.

2. EEP recommend student remain in high school. 3. Reapply – may not be the best fit right now but

may be in in the future.

For admitted Academy students – time to become College Freshmen! (Year One EEP)

• Attend “This is EEP” (TIE) meeting on August 21

• We discuss exciting changes and opportunities

• Catalina trip (voluntary) September 10-13

Hermit Gulch Campground Avalon, California

The Catalina trip (September 10-13) organized by the Parents of EEP, is an EEP tradition and

a good bonding experience

Cal State L.A. Fall quarter begins Thursday, September 24, 2015

4-5 years later Commencement!!!!!

NEXT?

• Academy Faculty • Meet the Mentors • Ask some Questions

Parent Submitted Questions

• Math in the fall – What happens to a non math or science

major? Can they take General Math? • Carpooling

– How can I find out were other students live this summer so our students can possibly carpool?