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26 NEW Courses

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July 13 24, 2015

Monday through Friday
12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What Makes SLUFY Different

Courses for Grades 14

Grades 12
A Trip Around the World
Cultures - Paula Kerr (Trip)

Engeneering - Kristi Ward (Wind)

Color Me Awesome

Food for Thought

Art - Amanda Mamula (Color)

English& Science-Darlene Kirkpatrick (Food)

Dino Tales

Mummies, Mysteries, and More

English - Susan Rainer (Dino)

History - Karen Moss (Mysteries)

Dynamic Dimensions

POP! Pop Art, Comic Books,

and Superheroes

Math - Keila Moreno Navarrete (Dynamic)

Summer Laureate University for

Youth (SLUFY) is an educational
program that provides a unique
environment to explore and
expand talents and abilities while
meeting other talented students
and developing friendships.

Small Classes

Class sizes are limited to 10 at the

kindergarten grade level and 15
at the 1st through 8th grade levels
to enable our teachers to work
effectively with each participant.

Challenge

Classes provide engaging, handson learning experiences that

encourage creative thinking,
problem solving, and exploration
in an environment that values
creativity, diversity, and
achivement.

Enjoyment

Participants enjoy learning

interesting content, which they
may not receive in school, in an
interactive environment. The

Summer Laureate program

provides high-ability students a
setting where they can connect
with other students who share their
enthusiasm for learning.

Activity

Summer Laureate Univeristy is full of

special activities for participants that
take place outside the classroom.
Field Trips
Student Council
Quiz Bowl
Talent Show

High-Quality Teachers

Our teachers are enthusiastic and

knowlegeable about working with
our participants. Teachers come
from across Arkansas and are both
Masters-level graduates, Master
Teachers, and National Board
Certified Teachers. Teachers receive
training and ongoing support from
the Staff and UALR Gifted Education
professors to meet the varying
needs of high-ability students.

Grades 34
Catching the Wind

Grow with Me
Botany - Ashley Osburn (Grow)

Hey, Whats Happening?

Science - Theresa Hawks (Hey)

Knight Academy
History - Debbie Hopper (Knight)

Out of This World

Astronomy - Tara Vickers (World)

We Will ROCK you

Geology - April Blackburn (Rock)

Art & Writing - Katie Short (POP!)

Ready, Set, Act!

Theater - Johnny Passmore (Act)

Secrets & Spies: The American

Revolution
U.S. History - Jill Wright (Spies)

Starry Nights
Astronomy - Misti Dixon (Starry)

Time Travel Adventures

Math - Tara Meacham (Time)

Courses for Grades K & 58

Kindergarten

Once Upon a Time

Literature - Caty Douglas (Once)

Space Camp

Science - Alex Wakelyn (Space)

The Measure of Things

Math - Mary Anne Struthers (Things)

Grades 56

Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs Summer Laureate

University?

What time can I bring my

participant?

Dr. Ann Robinson, Director

Krista Smith, Manager
Jason Finney, Principal
Rhonda Adams, Staff
Sandra Fountain, Staff
Jennifer Fullerton, Staff
Susan Jackson, Staff

Supervised drop-off begins at 12:15

p.m. every day of Summer Laureate.

A Mathematical Mystery Tour

Where is Summer Laureate

University held?

Ancient Empires: Anatolia

Booker Arts Magnet School

2016 Barber Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
Easy access from major Interstates

Math - Shannon Phillips (Tour)

History - Gulsun Kugu (Empires)

And the Book Oscar Goes to

Lit & Theater - Marjie Davis (Oscars)

Follow the Notes

Music - Josiah Wheeler (Notes)

The Birds and the Bees...and

Bugs, Bears, and Trees
Science - Charles Halford (Birds)

To the Rescue: Air Drops

Engineering - Holly Jenkins (Rescue)

Grades 78

Jedi, gods, and heroes: The

Great Myth Adventure!
English & Arts - Kim Sanders (Jedi)

Put a Lid On It: Crash Helmets

Engineering - Monica Meadows (Crash)

Terra Firma

Ecology - Jason Bailey (Terra)

Zombie Apocalypse!

Math - Jessica Forster (Zombie)

Do I have to pay the entire

tuition amount at one time?

No, you may pay the tuition in

installments; however, the balance
must be $0 before the first day of
Summer Laureate. Please contact
the Summer Laureate office at
the Jodie Mahony Center to make
arrangements.

I am both the applicants

guardian and teacher. Do I
fill out the Recommendation?
No, the teachre recommendation
will need to be done by a nonguardian. You may use a different
teacher or administrator at the
school, Destination Imagination/
Quiz Bowl coach, music lessons
teacher, Sunday School teacher, etc.
as an acceptable substitute.

How do I contact the Summer

Laureate Office before July?
Jodie Mahony Center
2801 S. University Ave., SUA 101
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501.569.3410
Fax: 501.569.3438
giftedcenter@ualr.edu

How do I contact the Summer

Laureate Office in July?
Participants and their families will be
given a telephone number to reach
the Summer Laureate staff directly
at Booker Arts Magnet School. This
number will be included in their
Participant Information packet.

How to Apply and Pay

Recommendation from a teacher

for the student to participate in a
program for high-ability students
IQ test score of 120 or above
Acceptance to a school gifted
program

Application Packet Requirements

1. Complete an application online

or by mail.
2. Provide ONE national or state
achievement or aptitude test
results from the previous school
year at or above the 80th
percentile in a specific area of
study. Examples include ITBS,
SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PARCC.
3. Provide a Recommendation Form
completed by a teacher/ mentor
4. Payment of non-refundable $25
application fee.

Eligibility

Students currently in Grades K-8 in

the 20142015 academic year.

Characteristics Students Must

Demonstrate

Ability to succeed in a course that

is one to two grade levels above
their current grade
High interest in the area or subject
of the course being offered
Strong desire to learn

SLUFY Application

Page 1 of 2

Student First Name Last Name

Home Address
City State
Zip Code
Date of Birth
/ /
District Gender (M/F)
Grade (20142015)
Race (optional)
T-shirt size

Parent/Guardian First Name Last Name

Relationship
E-mail
Primary Phone

Alternate Phone
Yes / No I will provide snacks for my students Homebase class (16 people)
Emergency Name
Primary Phone
Medical Information List any information regarding your childs health,

allergies, physical, and/or emotional status in order for SLUFY staff to best
serve your childs needs. You may attach additional sheets, if needed.

Course Selection Choose classes within the aplicants 1415 grade level.
Choice 1

Choice 2

Choice 3

Student Statement I understand that, as a participant in Summer Laureate

Online Application

University for Youth (SLUFY), I have the responsibility to work to the best of
my ability in my classes, conduct myself appropriately and follow all rules and
policies of the Summer Laureate program, respect the property of others, and
respect the rights and privileges of all Summer Laureate students, faculty,
staff, and others of the community. I understand that failure to comply may
lead to program dismissal.

Other Options

Students Signature

Register online after March 2, 2015,

at ualr.edu.slufy
By mail: SLUFY
Jodie Mahony Center
2801 S University Ave, SUA 101
Little Rock, AR 72204

Paying Application Fees

By mail or in person with check or

money order: Paid to SLUFY
In placing students, we look for a By phone with credit card: UALR
majority of the following
Cashiers Office 501.569.8757
Scores at or above the 80th
percentile in a major area of an In person with cash or credit card:
UALR Cashiers Office, SSC 1st floor
achievement test

Date

Parent/Guardian Statement * I have read the information on these pages,

including the paragraph signed by my child. I hereby voluntarily and without

coercion give legal representatives of Summer Laureate the irrevocable rights
to use my childs name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, likeness,
photograph, or testimonials in all forms and media and in all manners,
including composite or distorted representations, for advertising, trade, or any
other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished
product, including written copy, that may be created in connection therewith.
*I hereby authorize first aid care to be administered to my child as needed.
In case of extreme emergency, I authorize ambulance or emergency
services transportation to doctor or hospital.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

SLUFY Application

Application fees
Application Fee
Tuition
Contribution
TOTAL

$25
$275
______
______

Page 2 of 2

Enclosed or Called In ______

Balance Due
______(Due in June)
How did you hear
about SLUFY:

Payment Method
Ive enclosed check #
made payable to SLUFY
To pay by credit card, please call the UALR Cashiers Office at 501-569-8757
OR you may fill out the information below. Please do not call AND fill-out.
Charge my (circle one) Visa / MC / Discover Exp. Date:
/
Card Number:
Name on Card (please print):
Authorized Signature:

Submission

Applications can be mailed or faxed to the Mahony Center at 501.569.3438.

Donation

Not all parents have the means to send their children to Summer Laureate.
Your monetary donation will help us offer scholarships to children with
high potential who live in poverty. Please consider making a tax deductible
donation when you register you child. Thank you!
I would like to make a donation in the amount of:
$25

$50
Other (please specify): $
One half of a SLUFY Tuition ($135)
One full SLUFY Tuition ($275)
I would like my donation applied to:
Martha Gaunt Bass Scholarship Fund

Jodie Mahony Center

Martha Gaunt Bass Scholarship Information

Scholarships are open to all students eligible for Summer Laureate and
cover $200 of the program tuition. They are awarded to applicants who
demonstrate financial need. Print a scholarship application at ualr.edu/
slufy or call 501.569.3410 to have one mailed or faxed to you.
Students must apply for the Summer Laureate program before applying
for a scholarship. Scholarships are NOT first come, first served.
All scholarship applications are due on tuesday, May 19, by 4 p.m.