January Issue of Ruskin News
The January Issue of Ruskin News features programs offered for 7th/8th grade students and information on high school choices.
There are many opportunities available for our 7th and 8th grade students. These programs and high schools offer students the chance to become socially and academically prepared to enter college.
Programs
Wright Stepp is Wright State University’s Science, Technology, and Engineering Program (STEPP). Their mission is to enhance the development and education of students who are underrepresented in the fields of math, science, and engineering. They are exposed to a variety of experiences in math and science as well as getting a taste of college life on the Wright State Campus over several weeks in the summer. The program accepts students from grades 7 to 10 and they take a maximum of 45 students each year. Those students who attend for four years and who keep their grades up in high school become eligible for a 4 year academic scholarship to Wright State. Please ask your child’s 7th or 8th grade teacher for more information.
Young Scholars is a program offered to students in grades 8-12 at Sinclair Community College. It is a unique five-year experience that provides students the opportunity to become adequately prepared to enter college. It offers 10 Saturday sessions starting in the fall, and covers topics for student personal, academic, and career development. Students must be in the 8th grade and commit to the program for 5 years, must have a GPA of 2.0, the parent/guardian cannot be a college graduate, and the student must live and attend a school in Montgomery County.
Summerbridge is an academic program for 8th and 9th grade students. It helps students bridge educational gaps they may experience. The program is housed on Wright State University’s campus and the students are required to take four academic morning classes and two afternoon electives. There are no more than ten students in each class and the work is demanding, skill based, and prepares students for success and graduation from high school.Upward Bound is a federally-funded, pre-college program that provides motivation for students to graduate from high school, enroll in college, and successfully graduate from college.
There are programs at University of Dayton, Wright State University, Central State University and Sinclair Community College. Each offers an intensive summer program on their campuses as well as follow-up programming during the school year. We will be scheduling an information night with all four schools in February.
For more information on these programs please contact Mario, Ruskin Site Coordinator, at 671-1178.
Breaking News: The Ruskin 7-8th grade team placed 3rd in Math Olympics 2009.
Congratulations Michael Raimey, Suleima Arias, Robert Alston, David Betancourt and coaches Mrs. Rhoades and Mr. Berry!
January ActivitiesTwin Towers Neighborhood Association7pmJanuary 4Faculty Council 2:15 pm
January 5
Stivers Tigers Who Care 1:00 pm
January 6
7th/8th Grade Basketball 5:30 pm
January 7
Positive School Climate Cmt 2:30 pm
January 7
MLK Speech Contest 9 am Ponitz Center
January 8
Y League Basketball -5th and 6th grades - Edison 6 pm
January 8
7th/8th Grade Basketball 5:30 pm
January 11
Ruskin Management Council 5 pm
January 13
Y League Basketball -5th and 6th grades - Edison 6 pm
January 15
Positive School Climate Cmt 2:30 pm
January 21
Y League Basketball -5th and 6th grades - Edison 5 pm
January 22
District Spelling Bee
January 27
Y League Basketball -5th and 6th grades - Edison 6 pm
January 29
Family Day at the Dayton Art Institute (Title 1 Program) 1-3 pm
January 30
All meetings and activities are at Ruskin unless otherwise specified and are open to the public. Parents welcome!
High Schools
DECA is the Dayton Early College Academy. It provides students with an opportunity to excel academically and succeed in their goal of graduating from college. The curriculum involves rigorous college preparatory classes to prepare students for the world of higher academics. Students who attend DECA have the opportunity to attend college classes and possibly graduate from high school with a two year associates degree.Stivers School for the Arts offers programs in music, dance, theater, visual arts, as well as quality academics. The students who attend are offered individualized instruction, special seminars, master classes, and extensive opportunities for performance and creative expression. In order to get into the school your student must audition and make the full commitment.
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is a partnership between Dayton Public Schools and Sinclair Community College. The school creates an engaging learning environment to encourage students to participate in a six-year path of career and academic study. The admission process involves a review of student records, application materials, a writing sample, and an interview with parent/guardian. Students who graduate can seamlessly move to Sinclair Community College.Meadowdale International Baccalaureate High School is a licensed program where students are exposed to a more intensive model of learning. Successful students may get college credit for the coursework they complete in this program.Thurgood Marshall Magnet Academy offers a college preparatory program to ensure their students’ success in colleges and universities. There are a variety of in school and after school programs available to students. There is an application process for admission.Dunbar High School offers students rigorous curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and foreign languages with a focus on problem solving and critical thinking. To ensure that “No Child is Left Behind” the students are able to have credit recovery.Belmont High School is a traditional school that provides “computer” themed curriculum to focus on Science, Technology, and Pre-Engineering. Along with the “computer” theme, laboratory experiences are available in mathematics, science, and computers and designed for students who are considering a future career in computer science and technology.
The DPS Select-a-School Event will be held at Stivers School for the Arts Saturday, February 6 from 12 pmto 4 pm. All the high schools will have a table. Comeget more information on your school of choice.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, please call Mario Ruskin Site Coordinator at 671-1178.
