Fall

General Information for Grades 4-11

About the Program Open House Qualifications Program Description Saturday & Sunday Program Enrollment Tuition Parking

Application Deadline Notification of Acceptance Discount Refund Policy Student Expo POGO Hi Jump Registration

About the Program

The Academic Foundations Program (AFP) grades 4 – 6, the Academic Juniors Program (AJP grades 7 – 8 and the Academic Seniors Program (ASP) grades 9 – 11 is a supplementary academic program for high aptitude and high achieving 4th through 11th grade students.  The program has grown since 1981 from an initial enrollment of 77 students to more than 1,500 in 2007 – 2008.

Open House

Sunday, September 7, 2008

University Hall, Room 1070, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Qualifications

Applicants should be in the 95th percentile on an achievement area of the standardized exams administered locally in the schools or in the upper 5 percent of their class in academic performance.  A copy of test scores must be submitted with an initial application and full tuition payment.  Students who have been identified through the ROGATE program as gifted or by their school districts or have participated successfully in a local gifted program are invited to apply.  If a student has a strong recommendation from a teacher as potentially being in one of these categories then he/she is also welcome to apply. 

Program Description

The primary goal of the program is to provide balanced enrichment by strengthening both the verbal and the quantitative or science areas.  All students in grades 4 – 11 are required to register for two courses, one in Math or Science and one in Humanities.

Saturday & Sunday Program

Qualified students will take two courses on Saturday or Sunday:  one in the verbal area and one in the quantitative/science areas.  Each course lasts 75 minutes with a 15-minute break between each period.

Period 1:  8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Period 2:  10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday Dates:          October 4, 11, 18, 25

                                    November 1, 8, 15, 22

                                    December 6, 13

No classes will be held on November 29

Sunday Dates:            October 5, 12, 19, 26

                                    November 2, 9, 16, 23

                                    December 7, 14

                                    No classes will be held on November 30

Enrollment

Only a limited number of students can be accommodated.  Qualified applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.  We reserve the right to close or cancel any class; therefore it is important to indicate a second choice.

Tuition

The tuition cost of $650.00 is for two courses or one double period.  All students in grades 4 – 11 are required to register for two classes. Tuition fees must be received by Friday, September 19th.  Checks are to be made out in the full amount to:  Montclair State University along with the application.  Personal checks that are returned for any reason (such as insufficient funds) will incur a service charge.  Payment in full may also be made by MasterCard, Visa or Discover.  Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks.  NOTE:  Montclair State does not accept American Express.

Parking

The Red Hawk Deck may be used for hourly parking.  You may also purchase a 2008/2009 parking permit by visiting the office of Transportation & Parking Services, located in the Red Hawk Parking Deck, Level 1.  Parking permits are available for $50.00.  Parents who purchase a parking permit may park in lots that are designated as General and Resident Student Parking lots.  The Transportation & Parking Services office will be open on October 4th and 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  This is the only weekend that they are open.  Regular office hours are Monday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For further information, you may visit their website at http://www.montclair.edu/facilities.  Parents who wish to purchase a permit will need to bring their child’s acceptance letter.  Acceptance letters will be mailed out the week before classes begin.

Application Deadline

The application, proof of academic giftedness (for a first-time applicant) together with tuition must be postmarked no later than Friday, September 19, 2008. 

Notification of Acceptance

Postcards will be sent indicating acceptance into the program.  Student schedules will be mailed approximately one week prior to the start of the session.

Discount           

Two or more children from the same family are both eligible for a 10-percent tuition discount of $32.50 for one class (grades 1 – 3) or $65.00 (two classes).

Refund Policy

Written notice of withdrawal will entitle registrants to a refund (less a $40 non-refundable registration fee for one course and $80.00 for two courses) provided such notice is postmarked prior to the first weekend of classes.  No refunds will be made after the program has begun.

Student Expo

A student Expo will be held on the last weekend of the program.  All program participants, together with their families and friends, are encouraged to attend.  Certificates will be mailed to students who successfully complete the program.  Further information about the Expo will be provided during the semester.

POGO

The Gifted Youth Program recognizes that academically gifted young people, have many special needs, ranging from challenging academic work to a distinct emotional support system, which underscores that being bright is a positive attribute.  POGO (Parents of Gifted Offspring) was established more than a decade ago by a group of concerned parents to provide opportunities to meet and discuss these and related issues.  Led by experts in the field of gifted education and child and adolescent psychology, POGO seminars take place while students are in classes on the Montclair State University campus and generally last an hour.  All parents of gifted students – not just those whose children are enrolled in the program – are invited to participate.  The Fall 2008 schedule will include such topics as:  Social & Emotional Needs of the Gifted, Challenging the Gifted Student, Advocating for Gifted Children and many more equally interesting subjects.  Admission to all POGO seminars is free and open to the public.

Hi Jump

High-achieving high school juniors and seniors who wish to enrich their education by enrolling in University courses are invited to apply by submitting a copy of their high school transcript and a letter of recommendation form their guidance counselor.  For further information, contact the Director of Gifted Program/Hi Jump, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ  07043 or call 973-655-7895.

Registration

By Mail: Print and complete the application form. Return it with your payment.  Priority mail registrations should be postmarked no later than
Friday, September 19, 2008 to: 

Montclair State University
Gifted and Talented Program
One Normal Avenue
Montclair,NJ  07043-9987

By Fax:  Fax (973) 655-7895 to register. Priority fax registration for the Fall 2008 semester is available 24 hours a day.  Payment for registrations that are faxed must be made with MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Please complete the credit card payment form
on the application.

In Person:  Visit the Gifted and Talented Program located at
1286 Valley Road. Office hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.