夏季学院 General Information
Each summer, 向上的束缚 offers an on-campus, hands-on, interactive, academic academy...以a结尾 trip that is sure to be fun, cultural, and educational! All students are encouraged to participate in at least two (2) 夏季学院 experiences during their time in 向上的束缚. We strongly encourage rising freshmen to participate, as it immerses them in the 向上的束缚 culture immediately. Upperclassmen who meet the following criteria will be 符合条件的 for 夏季学院:
- Good academic standing with 向上的束缚: GPA of 2.5或以上
- Good 行为al standing with 向上的束缚: no 行为al issues during 向上的束缚 events, no out-of-school suspensions from school
- Good attendance: attendance at 50% or more of 向上的束缚 activities (including meetings, 文化活动, workshops and college visits) and no more than 10 unexcused absences during the school year
- Commitment to attend: students will sign a commitment form stating they commit to attend 夏季学院 each day for the 5/6-week period. Students who can commit to coming each day and to going on the trip will be given preference.
Enrollment in 夏季学院 is limited. Being 符合条件的 to participate does not guarantee that the student will be selected to participate. Students will be ranked according to GPA, school and 向上的束缚 attendance, 行为, and commitment to attend.
夏季学院 will operate from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 在星期五. Transportation is provided from the students’ home high school to VHCC and back. Fridays are reserved for community service, and transportation will be provided to the community service site. Students will be provided with all academic supplies, lunch, snacks and drinks. We will conclude each 夏季学院 with a banquet and showcase of work for all students and their parents.
夏季学院 students will participate in a world culture class, and will get to choose one of three to four other classes that will be offered. Classes will rotate from year to year to ensure that students are not taking the same classes in consecutive years.
The last week of 夏季学院 will include a trip that will incorporate college visits, 文化活动, and opportunities to learn more about subjects covered in 夏季学院. These trips are three – five days long, and past destinations have included Savannah GA, 查尔斯顿SC, 纽约市, 佛罗里达, 和华盛顿特区.C.
Participation in 夏季学院, and the trip, is a privilege. To be 符合条件的 to travel, students must:
- Attend four (3) of the four (4) community service Fridays during 夏季学院
- Attend 80% of 夏季学院 (20 of 25 days)
- Uphold all 向上的束缚 standards of conduct during 夏季学院