WSU Math Corps Summer Programs

The WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and WSU Math Corps High School Bridge Program are both six-week Mathematics enrichment and mentoring programs that bring Detroit middle and high school students together with college students and mathematicians to share in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in a university setting.

The Summer Camp serves middle school students who, in the fall, will be entering the 7th or 8th grade. The High School Bridge Program serves students who will be entering the 9th grade.

The 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students receive instruction from University faculty and enjoy a variety of learning activities led by the college and high school students, under the supervision of middle and high school teachers.

Students accepted into either program receive:

• a light breakfast daily
• Family Meal Day every Thursday
• school supplies
• a calculator (in their first year of the program)
• bus tickets
• a Math Corps t-shirt
• access to WSU facilities such as libraries and computer labs

High School Teaching Assistantships:
In both programs, high school students entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade serve as paid Teaching Assistants (TA's) for the younger students. The high school TA's teach in the morning and engage in their own learning in the afternoon, studying both fundamental and advanced Mathematics with WSU college students and faculty.

Teaching Assistants are paid stipends ranging from $500 to $800, based upon their previous experience as a Math Corps TA and on their level of Mathematics accomplishment.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for the WSU Math Corps and High School Bridge Program (or a high school Teaching Assistantship), students must be:

1. entering the 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the Fall 2008 (10th, 11th, or 12th grade for high school Teaching Assistantships)
2. currently enrolled in a Detroit public school
3. committed to the goal of excelling in Mathematics and willing to work hard to achieve that goal
4. willing and able to exercise behavior appropriate to a University program.

Tuition:
Tuition is free to all students thanks to funding from Detroit Public Schools and Wayne State University.

Applications and submission deadlines for the 2011 Summer Camp will be available after January 5, 2011.


The following information will be needed in order to submit your application.

Middle School Students (Students currently in grades 6 - 8)

In order to apply, you will be required to submit:

1.    A completed application

2.    A copy of the student's January report card. If the Math grade is below a "C", you must include a recommendation from a teacher, administrator, or counselor with the application.

3.    Write an essay with a minimum of 100 words on why you would like to attend the WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program and why you think you should be chosen. 

High School Students (Students currently in grades 9 - 11)

High School students will be applying for a Teaching Assistant (TA) position.  TAs are responsible for tutoring and mentoring middle school students.

In order to apply, you will be required to submit:

1.    A completed application

2.    A copy of the student's January report card. If the Math grade is below a "B", you must include a recommendation from a teacher, administrator, or counselor with the application.

3.    Write an essay with a minimum of 100 words on why you would like to attend the WSU Math Corps Summer Camp and High School Bridge Program and why you think you should be chosen.

High school students must also take the Math Corps TA Diagnostic Exam.  Dates and times will be announced on January 5, 2011.

For additional information, contact Ms. Anne Graziana, Program Coordinator or Mr. Richard Pineau, Asst. Program Coordinator, at 313-577-2609.

 

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