*WSU dorms require both a security card and key to be entered and will be monitored regularly by camp staff, housing services, and campus police.
July 5, 2019 Dear GEAR UP student, We are excited to have you join us at our Summer GEAR UP ACT Boot Camp! As a reminder, this year’s ACT Boot Camp will be held from July 11-13 at Weber State University (WSU) in Ogden, Utah and is completely FREE to students since GEAR UP is covering the cost (a $125 value). As a participant, you are expected to remain on campus and sleep in the dorms for the duration of the event.* If you have a summer job don’t forget to take those days off for the camp and make any other arrangements needed in order to be there. Check-in for the ACT Boot Camp will begin Thursday morning at 7:30am at Residence Hall 1 at the WSU Wildcat Village (see included map). Please eat breakfast prior to arrival. We will provide parking permits for those who are driving themselves. Enclosed you will find the following information:
• Schedule At-a-Glance: Please review all the information carefully. • Campus Map: Visit www.weber.edu/weberstatemap for directions to the Ogden campus • Test-Day Information: Included are instructions on what is required to bring with you to the July
13th ACT Test. Please review this information carefully and arrive at the ACT Boot Camp prepared. If you do not have an approved calculator we can provide you with one to borrow.
• Packing List & Reminder of Expectations We look forward to seeing you soon! There are several fun activities planned in addition to all the ACT preparation so come ready to learn and have tons of fun!! Should you or your parents/guardians have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, The ACT Boot Camp Staff Phone: 801-395-3547 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
2019 ACT Boot Camp / At-a-Glance
THURSDAY • JULY 11 (ENGLISH & MATH)
7:00 Check-in luggage / Pre-Assessment Dorms
8:00 Breakfast UB Dining Room
8:30 Welcome Activities & Introductions UB 404 9:00 GUEST SPEAKER UB 404 Samson “Yo Samo” Folau, Pilot & Comedian 10:00 ACT Prep Workshops UB 305 & 312
• Group A (305): What to Expect on Test Day & Dealing with Test Anxiety
• Group B (312): ACT Study Tips & Test Taking Strategies 11:00 ENGLISH Course TY 234 1:00 Lunch UB Dining Room
1:30 Energizer Bell Tower 2:00 MATH Course LH 124 4:00 Dorm room check-in Dorms 5:00 College Access Workshops UB 404A & UB 404B
• Group A (UB 404B): Applying for Scholarships • Group B (UB 404A): Finding the Right College Fit
6:00 Activity & Dinner Clearfield Aquatic Center 9:30 Floor meetings Dorms 10:00 Prepare for bed/Study time/Prep for test day
11:00 Lights out
FRIDAY • JULY 12 (READING & SCIENCE)
6:30 Wake-up call (wear camp shirts) 8:00 Breakfast UB Dining Room
8:30 Activity: Photo Scavenger Hunt UB Atrium 9:30 Group Photo Bell Tower 10:00 GUEST SPEAKER UB 404 Velaida Harris, WSU Head Women’s Basketball Coach 11:00 READING Course TY 234 1:00 Lunch UB Dining Room
1:30 Energizer Bell Tower 2:00 SCIENCE Course LH 124
4:00 Wellness & Stress Reduction Workshop UB 404
5:00 College Retention Workshops UB 404A & 404B
• Group A (404A): Student Involvement Panel • Group B (404B): Real Talk 101
6:00 Dinner UB Dining Room 6:30 Activity: Bowling & Billiards Wildcat Lanes 8:30 Floor meetings/Study Time/Relax Dorms 9:30 Free Time
10:30 Prepare for bed
11:00 Lights out
SATURDAY • JULY 13 (TEST DAY)
6:00 Wake-up call
7:00 Breakfast UB Dining Room
7:45 ACT TEST Lindquist Hall 12:15 Post-Assessment / Check-out of Dorms Dorms
*This schedule is subject to change
IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES
• Students MUST come prepared to all workshops, courses, and
activities. Coming prepared includes bringing your agenda, notebook, calculator, and writing utensils. You might not have the opportunity to return to your dorm room during the day, so please have any personal items you may need on hand (e.g. medication, feminine hygiene, etc.).
• *Test Day (July 13): You must bring your ACT Admission Ticket (obtained on your ACT web account), an approved form of identification, and approved calculator.
• Create your FREE Shmoop account prior to arrival. Shmoop is a great way to prepare for the ACT Test and it’s FREE for Utah students! Simply create a login using the magic word HIKING on www.shmoop.com/Utah
• Expected behavior at the ACT Boot Camp includes being an active participant, behaving with honesty & integrity, showing respect for peers, presenters, staff, and campus facilities, arriving prepared each day, and following all other expectations as explained.
• In case of non-life-threatening emergencies or other needs, reach out to a staff member or call/text program coordinators at 801-498-0864 (daytime) or 385-519-5668 (evening). In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
• Students may not leave the campus at any time during the ACT Boot
Camp unless required by special circumstances and parents provide prior written permission.
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NAME LOCATION CODEFatigue Studies Lab A3 A02Outdoor Program D2 A09Upward Bound A3 A03Veteran’s Services D4 A05ROTC A4 A11Veteran’s Upward Bound A4 A12
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Browning Center C4 BC
Campus Services A3 CS
Davidson Track C2 TR Locker Rooms
Dee Events Center D1 DC
Elizabeth Hall B3 EH
Engineering Technology B3 ET
Facilities Management A1 FM
Heat Plant A3 HP
Hurst Center D5 HC for Lifelong Learning
Information Booth C5 IN
Kimball Visual Arts Center C4 KA
Lampros Hall C3 LP
Lind Lecture B2 LL
Lindquist Alumni Center E5 AL
Marriott Health C3 MH
McKay Education B4 ED
Miller Administration B4 MA
Portable Classrooms A3, B2 M1-4
Public Safety A5 PS
Receiving and Distribution A1 RD Services
Residence Hall I E4 R1
Residence Hall III E4 R3
Science Lab B2 SL
Shepherd Union C4 SU
Social Science B4 SS
Stadium House D2 AA
Stewart Bell Tower B3 ST
Stewart Library C3 LI
Stewart Stadium Sky Suites C2 SK
Stewart Wasatch Hall E4 R2
Stromberg Stadium Offices C2 SD
Stromberg Strength Training C2 WR
Student Services Center B4 SC
Swenson Building C3 SW
Technical Education B3 TE
Tracy Hall Science Center B3 TY
University Village E2 V1-5
Village Community Center E2 VC
Wattis Business B4 WB
Wildcat Center for Health C3 WI Education and Wellness
Wildcat Village E4 R1-3
Ogden Campus3848 Harrison Blvd.Ogden, UT 84408801-626-6000
weber.edu
Ride the Wildcat Express Shuttle.
All Weber State University parking is by permit only. You can buy a $27 pass and always find a place to park in one of the 3,000 available spaces at the Dee Events Center. The shuttle runs from the Dee Events Center to the bus stop south of the Browning Center and back to the Dee Events Center.
The shuttle operates from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. The shuttle runs at 5-minute intervals from 7:45 AM to 1:30 PM and every 15 minutes outside of this time frame.
Questions? 801-626-7220 or 801-626-6294
ADA Access
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) *Latest known AED locations
IMPORTANTTESTDAYINFORMATION
ACT’s calculator policy is designed to ensure fairness for all examinees, avoid disturbances in the testing room, and protect the security of the test materials. Examinees found not following this policy may be dismissed and their tests voided for prohibited behavior.
Examinees may use any 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, as long as it is not on the prohibited list and it is modified, if needed. Details are provided below. Calculators may only be used on the mathematics test, including ACT WorkKeys Applied Math. Sharing calculators during the test is not permitted.
Accessible calculators such as audio/“talking” or Braille calculators may be allowed under ACT’s accessibility policies.
Examinees are responsible for:
y Bringing—and using—a permitted calculator.
y Knowing whether their calculator is permitted (for the most current information on the calculator policy, visit www.act.org/calculator-policy.html or call 800.498.6481 for a recorded message containing highlights from this policy)
y Making sure their calculator works properly and has new
batteries, if battery-operated
y Bringing a backup calculator and/or extra batteries, if they
wish, in case their primary calculator fails
Testing staff is responsible for:
y Monitoring during the test to ensure examinees are using only permitted calculators
y Dismissing any examinee found to be using a prohibited calculator during testing
The following types of calculators are prohibited:
y Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system functionality, including:
Texas Instruments: Hewlett-Packard: Casio:{{ All model numbers that begin with
TI-89 or TI-92 {{ TI-Nspire CAS
Note: The TI-Nspire (non-CAS) is permitted.
{{ HP Prime{{ HP 48GII{{ All model numbers that begin with
HP 40G, HP 49G, or HP 50G
{{ fx-CP400 (ClassPad 400){{ ClassPad 300 or ClassPad 330{{ Algebra fx 2.0{{ All model numbers that begin with
CFX-9970G
y Handheld, tablet, or laptop computers (including PDAs)
y Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices Note: The Sharp EL 9600 is permitted.
y Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices
y Calculators with QWERTY format letter keys
{{ This does not apply to calculators that are provided in a secure test delivery platform.
{{ Letter keys not in QWERTY format are permitted.
The following types of calculators are permitted, but only after they are modified as noted:
y Calculators that can hold programs or documents: Remove all documents and remove all programs that have computer algebra system functionality.
y Calculators with paper tape: Remove the tape.
y Calculators that make noise: Turn off the sound.
y Calculators with an infrared data port: Completely cover the infrared data port with heavy opaque material such as duct tape or electrician’s tape. These calculators include the Hewlett-Packard HP 38G series, HP 39G series, and HP 48G.
y Calculators with power cords: Remove all power/electrical cords.
In a computer-based testing environment:
y ACT Aspire, ACT State and District testing, and ACT Workeys provide an on-screen calculator.
y Hand-held calculators may not be connected in any way to the computer or device being used for testing.
Note for ACT Aspire Tests
Examinees taking Grades 3–5 mathematics subject tests cannot use a calculator; all problems can be solved without a calculator.
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Calculator PolicyThe most recent updates to the calculator policy pertain to computer-based testing formats. The calculator policy dated July 20, 2018, is still valid for any paper administration.
ACT Boot Camp Packing List Below is a list of items you should plan to bring to the ACT Boot Camp. Please label your bag with your name and
school. Items in bold are required. If you have any questions about what to bring, please contact the ACT Boot
Camp staff prior to the event at (801) 395-3547.
� Photo ID/Required ACT Test Day
materials*
� Extra blanket & pillow if desired
(bedding will be provided by housing)
� Shirts
� Pants/Shorts
� (3) Pairs of Socks
� (3) Undergarments
� Pajamas
� Socks or Slippers
� Comfortable Walking Shoes (closed
toed)
� Jacket/Sweater/Hoodie
� Soap/Shower gel
� Shampoo/Conditioner
� Toothbrush
� Toothpaste
� Deodorant
� Sunscreen
� Lip Balm
� Eye Glasses/Contacts, Case, and
Solution
� Hair Dryer
� Hair Styling Products
� Medications (Must be clearly labeled
with student name included on
packaging; Notify camp staff of
prescriptions)
� Feminine Hygiene Supplies
� Cell Phone Charger – Label
� Camera – Label
� Water bottle – Label
� Bag – Dirty Clothes
� Sunglasses.
� Swim suit, towel, sandals
Rules of Conduct
§ Students must follow the instructions of their designated leader and inform such leader of their whereabouts at all time.
§ You are expected to report any accidents, injuries, or illness to your designated leader immediately.
§ If you are found responsible for any vandalism or stealing, you and your parents will be liable for all damage.
§ You may not purchase, bring, consume or be under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs at any time. Violators will be subject to strict disciplinary action and will be sent home immediately at the expense of the parents/guardians.
§ We strongly encourage students not to bring personal electronic devices, however, if they choose to do so, it will be at your own risk. Weber State University, GEAR UP, or the school district will not accept responsibility for lost or stolen items.
§ Your high school dress code will be enforced during this trip.