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K-12 COLLEGE &CAREER
READINESS/GEAR UP
COLLEGE & CAREER/GEAR UP
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VOL. 1 ISSUE 3• March 2020
Fort Wayne Community Schools
This issue:A Message from the K-12 College and Career
Readiness ManagerBY SHENITA BOLTON
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER and we want FWCS
students to avoid the SUMMER SLIDE! You may be asking yourself, what
is the summer slide? Summer Slide refers to the loss of learning that takes
place when school breaks and students are no longer in the classroom.
“Summer slide,” “brain drain,” and “summer learning loss” all describe the
phenomenon and occurs when students “turn off their brains” during the
summer months (iD Tech, 2018).
I know it is hard to believe the 2019-2020 academic school year will end in
three more months. In an effort to help our students avoid the Summer
Slide, the College and Career Readiness/ GEAR UP Office is partnering
with various colleges, universities, organizations and other departments to
ensure Fort Wayne Community Schools students have opportunities to
participate in educational, summer camps and programs that explore their
postsecondary options and career interests. Please take a look at page six
to explore our partnerships for summer camp and program options.
A Message from the K-12 College
and Career Readiness Manager
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GEAR UP Program
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21st Century Scholars
Alumni Spotlight
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Internship Spotlight
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Parent Engagement
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Summer Camps and Programs
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Upcoming College and Career
Readiness/GEAR UP Opportunities
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COLLEGE & CAREER/GEAR UP
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FWCS Middle School Students
are
Gaining Early Awareness and
Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs!
by Angeliki Benge, Allen Coultas,
Ashton Mossberger, Leo Pech, and
Michael Roberson
GEAR UP Student Advisors
7th and 8th Grade Students Participate in an
Arts Education Night hosted by Arts United
Sixty middle school students participated in the FWCS
Arts Education Night on Saturday, February 29. Students
had an opportunity to take a tour of the Fort Wayne Arts
Campus, have conversations with experts about various
art forms, explore careers in the arts, have a behind the
scenes look at the development of a musical play, have
dinner in the Arts Gallery and attend the production of
“Matilda the Musical.”
COLLEGE & CAREER/GEAR UP
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21st Century Scholars Alumni SpotlightBy Martin Murphy
Reggie Telemaque is a freshman at the University of
Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated
from North Side High School in 2019, but took
enough college courses in high school to be classified
as a sophomore. Reggie is pursuing a Bachelors
Degree in Computer Information Systems.
“I am a football player at the University of Saint
Francis and it has been a blast. The professors are
always willing to help you and the people are easy to
talk to. The 21st Century Scholars Program helped
me budget and get an idea of how much my college
costs would be.“
You can learn more about my university at
https://www.sf.edu/
KiMaya Houston is a junior at Indiana Institute of
Technology in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated
from South Side High School in 2017. KiMaya is
pursing a Bachelors Degree in Business
Administration – Human Resources.
“Continuing my education with the help of the 21st
Century Scholars Program has led me to new
experiences and opportunities that may not have been
obtainable. By completing the tasks involved with the
program, I feel better equipped to further my career.
You can learn more about my university at
https://www.indianatech.edu/
Deadline for 8th Grade Students to apply for
21st Century Scholars is Approaching
21st Century Scholars is a program that will pay for
tuition at any Indiana college. Students can enroll in the
program as early as the 7th grade year, but MUST enroll
no later than June 30th of their 8th-grade year. The
deadline is fast approaching! Don't miss out on the
opportunity for FREE money for a college tuition. Go
to: https://scholars.in.gov/ to sign up for 21st Century
Scholars.
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”
- Anonymous
ABIGAIL SCHUMMAbigail Schumm is a senior at Snider High School who is currently participating in the Interior
Design Internship at One Eleven Design. Abigail’s daily routine includes literature organization and
maintenance, marketing and project assistance, observing the sales and design process, assisting
personnel, AutoCAD input, fielding client phone calls, deliveries and order entry. After graduation,
Abigail plans to pursue a career in the field of Interior Design at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Abigail would love to work at One Eleven Design or perhaps obtain a position where she can use
her knowledge and skills in the area of residential design and planning. Abigail expressed great
enthusiasm and passion when describing her internship experience at One Eleven Design. “The
staff and management are true professionals in customer service. In this industry, I now realize that
focus and attention to detail truly matter.”
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College and Career Readiness
INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHTBy Neal Davis, College and Career Readiness/GEAR UP Coordinator
Students interested in participating in an internship should
contact me at [email protected] or (260) 467-7272
PARENT ENGAGEMENTby Kyle Bond, Family and Community Support Liaison
COLLEGE & CAREER/GEAR UP
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JOIN US for this FREE PARENT
UNIVERSITY – Coaching Your
Child to Academic Success!
7th & 8th Grade Parent University
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
9th, 10th & 11th Grade Parent University
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Where: Family and Community Engagement
Center – 230 East Douglas Avenue
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Dinner will be provided for all parents who attend
Parents will receive a copy of Cynthia Devese’s book,
‘Coaching Your Child to Academic Success’ and will be
registered for a $25.00 VISA gift card drawing.
Parents should email Shenita Bolton at
[email protected] or call (260) 467-7257 to
confirm their participation no later than
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
Cynthia Devese
Author, Educator and Student Success
Coach
Cynthia M. DeVese
Client Impact, LLC Author | Educator | Student Success Coach Cynthia
DeVese, M.Ed. is an author, educator and student success coach with over
25 years of experience working in higher education and K-12 education. As
a private college consultant, she supports students and parents on the
college prep journey. As an equity and diversity leader, Cynthia works with
school districts across the country to offer professional development
strategies for achieving equity in schools. Cynthia has authored two books
Coaching Your Child to Academic Success: How We Coached Our Child to
a Full Academic Scholarship, 2017 and The College Prep Planner for
College Bound Students, 2019. Cynthia is the business owner of Client
Impact, LLC. and she is employed as a district administrator with her local
school district in Westerville, Ohio.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPS
July 6 – 8 Elementary School College and Career Readiness Camp – F.A.C.E.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPS
June 8 – 12 Career and Technical Education Camp - Anthis Career Academy
June 9 – 10 University of Saint Francis Healthcare Camp - University of Saint Francis
June 11 - 12 FWCS Creative Summer Camp - University of Saint Francis
June 15 – 19 Middle School College and Career Readiness Camp – F.A.C.E.
June 15 – 18 Creative Writing Camp (Appleseed Writing Camp) - Purdue Fort Wayne
June 22 – 25 Creative Writing Camp (Appleseed Writing Camp) - Purdue Fort Wayne
June 21 – 24 Indiana State Police Summer Camp - Anderson University
June 29 – June 30 Athletics College Experience Camp - Marian University
June 29 – July 2 Robotics Camp – F.A.C.E
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS
June 7 – 13 Hanover College Camps:
- Health Sciences
- Engineering Institute
- Lights Sound, Camera! Action
- Environmental Science Institute
- Hanover Entrepreneurship Institute
- Civil War Institute
- Law and Legal Practice
- Student for Saving the Environment
- Teaching: A Snapshot!
June 8 – 12 iD Tech Coding Camp (Code Apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant) – Butler Univ.
June 8 – 12 University of Saint Francis Summer Camps:
- Music Technology – Hip Hop and R&B
- Music Technology – Jazz Improvisation Workshop
June 15-19 - Music Technology – Hip Hop and R&B
June 9 – 10 Health Sciences Camp – University of Saint Francis
June 15 – 18 Creative Writing Camp (Appleseed Writing Camp) - Purdue Fort Wayne
June 15 – 19 Music Technology – Hip Hop and R&B – University of Saint Francis Summer Camps
June 15 – 19 iD Tech Coding Camp (Intro to Python Coding for Machine Learning) – Butler Univ.
June 15 – 19 iD Tech Coding Camp (Program Gameplay Mechanics with Unreal Engine 4) – Butler Univ.
June 15 – 19 iD Tech Coding Camp (3D Printing Modular Devices – Robotics Creative) – Butler Univ.
June 22 – 25 Creative Writing Camp (Appleseed Writing Camp) - Purdue Fort Wayne
June 21 – 26 Engineering Camp – Purdue Fort Wayne
June 29 – July 3 iD Tech Coding Camp (Code Apps with C++) – Butler Univ.
July 6 – 10 iD Tech Coding Camp (Digital Video Production) – Butler Univ.
July 6 – 10 iD Tech Coding Camp (Video Production and Special Effects) – Butler Univ.
July 6 – 17 University of Saint Francis Summer Camps:
- High School Summer Visual Academy - 2D Character Animation
- Drawing - Prints on Fabric
- Photography - 3D Modeling & 3D Animation
- Figure Drawing - Sculpture Wood Carving
- Graphic Design
July 7 – 10 Pharmacy Camp – Manchester University
July 12 – 17 Indiana State Police Summer Camp – Trine University
July 20 – 24 University of Saint Francis Community Summer Arts Workshops:
- Photography: Commercial Arts - Story and Character Design
- Unity Game Development - Get A Grasp on Sculpting Hands
- Studio Art Workshop for Teaching Contemporary
- No Press? No Problem! - Photography: Experimental Arts
ALL CAMP COSTS ARE COVERED by the FWCS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS/GEAR UP OFFICE
Students who are interested in participating in one of the camps should contact
Shenita Bolton, College and Career Readiness Manager at [email protected]
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2020 SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
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March FAFSA
Completion Day @ F.A.C.E.
Wednesday, March 11 from Noon to 7:00 p.m.
at the Family and Community Engagement
Center (230 E. Douglas Avenue).
FREE ASSISTANCE!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
College and Career Readiness Workshops
Saturday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Elementary (3-5 graders) 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Permission forms located at the front desk
Middle School (6-8 graders) 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Permission forms located in the middle school counselor’s office
Northeast Indiana Regional College Fair @ Purdue Fort Wayne
Tuesday, March 10
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
10th – 12th graders
Permission forms located in the high school guidance office
Manchester Visit Day
Thursday, March 12
10 & 11 graders
Permission forms located in the high school guidance office
I.U. Bloomington Visit
Wednesday, March 25
10 & 11 graders
Permission forms located in the high school guidance office
UPCOMING
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS/GEAR UP
OPPORTUNITIES
Shenita V. Bolton, K-12 College and Career Readiness Manager
FWCS Family and Community Engagement Center
230 East Douglas Avenue
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Phone: (260) 467-7257
Fax: (260 467-1974
Email: [email protected]
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need
additional information regarding the FWCS K-12 College and
Career Readiness/GEARUP opportunities.
