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
be candidates for high school graduation in
the spring of 2006;
be available to participate in the entire
NYSC program (June 25 to July 16, 2006);
intend to pursue a profession oriented toward
science, mathematics, engineering, or medicine;
demonstrate superior academic proficiency,
including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences;
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 website, 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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