Barrett Summer Scholars 2015

Barrett Summer Scholars(BSS) is a unique summer program at Arizona State University for gifted, honors and academically-talented 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grade students.  This residential program invites students to live on campus, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state. The program helps to prepare students for enrollment and success at ASU and Barrett, the Honors College.

Program dates are officially set and the application is  available online at https://eoss.asu.edu/bss Applications are due March 6, 2015. 

• 9^th grade program – May 31-June 12, 2015 at ASU Tempe
• 8^th grade, Session One – June 14-19, 2015 at ASU Polytechnic
• 8^th grade, Session Two – June 21-26, 2015 at ASU Polytechnic
• 7^th grade, Session One – July 5-10, 2015 at ASU West
• 7^th grade, Session Two – July 12-17, 2015 at ASU West

*Students in 7^th and 8^th grade are invited to participate in either Session One OR Session Two.

Visit BSS's website https://eoss.asu.edu/bss - for additional information.

 

Virtual Field Trip: AZ Cooper Mine

Thursday, November 13 the  ALPS students took a virtual field trip to an Arizona copper mine through Discovery Education.  They discovered different professions within the field of mining and where copper is found and used.  After they completed an activity discovering the cost  and potential profits of mining.

1st Trimester Open House

Come see and hear what’s happening at the ALPS Program this trimester.  This is also a great time to visit our campus, meet the ALPS staff and other ALPS families.

 

Monterey Park Learning Center

2301 Third Street

Phoenix, AZ  85004

(602) 257-6342

 

AAGT PARENT INSTITUTE

What is a Parent Institute? AAGT’s Parent Institute is a one day event geared towards the needs of Arizona’s parents of gifted and talented children. Our goal is to advocate, educate, and communicate on behalf of gifted learners in the state of Arizona. Your day starts with a dynamic keynote speaker and breakout sessions based on parents’ needs. Also provided is an on-site enrichment program for K-8 students to attend while their parents are in sessions.

When: Saturday, September 27- 8:30 AM-3:30 PM


Where:   Grand Canyon University
                Antelope Gymnasium                        
                3300 W Camelback Rd
                Phoenix, AZ 85017


Click here for  additional information

Welcome Back

Welcome Back!

ALPS will begin Monday, August 4.

In addition to the pull-out services at  Monterey Park,  the ALPS Team will be collaborating with the classroom teacher to provide “push-in” services at the school sites.

The ALPS Teachers will support the classroom teachers to differentiate classroom curriculum while also providing opportunities for developing the potential of all students.

ALPS Classes Cancelled during AIMS Window: April 7-17

As in past years, ALPS classes at Monterey Park are cancelled both weeks of the AIMS window to ensure all students complete the AIMS assessment. 

In addition, the ALPS staff members are assigned to work at schools to provide support and assistance in the administration of AIMS.

ALPS classes will resume on Monday, April 21^th.

Friday STEAM Winners

STEAM Fair: Parent Open House