DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
P.O.
PRINS. MEMO NO. 2
January 10, 2006
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Linda M. Wallinger Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
National
Youth Science Camp (NYSC) |
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for young scientists conducted during the summer after they graduate from high school. In a rustic setting, students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies. Participants have many opportunities to push themselves physically in an extensive outdoor program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
Two students are chosen to represent
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be candidates for high school graduation in
the spring of 2006;
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be available to participate in the entire
NYSC program (June 25 to July 16, 2006);
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intend to pursue a profession oriented toward
science, mathematics, engineering, or medicine;
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demonstrate superior academic proficiency,
including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences;
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demonstrate an application of leadership
abilities and social maturity through involvement in both school and community
activities;
·
demonstrate skills and achievements outside
the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits; and
·
demonstrate a
curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.
Information about the National Youth Science Camp
and applications may be obtained at the National Youth Science Camp Web site, http://www.nysc.org/. The applications should be mailed to the
following address so they are received no later than February 17, 2006:
Eric Rhoades, Science
Coordinator
Office of Middle and High
School Instruction
For further information, please contact Eric M.
Rhoades (Eric.Rhoades@doe.virginia.gov),
at (804) 225-2676.
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