DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 300
December 12, 2008
INFORMATIONAL
TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
FROM: |
Patricia I.
Wright Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
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 in
Two
students are chosen to represent
be
candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009;
be
available to participate in the entire NYSC program (July 1 to July 25, 2009);
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 an application may be obtained at the
National Youth Science Camp website, http://www.nysc.org/. The application should be mailed to the
following address so it is received no later than January 23, 2009:
Paula Klonowski, Science Coordinator
Office of Middle and High School Instruction
For
further information, please contact Paula Klonowski, by e-mail at Paula.Klonowski@doe.virginia.gov,
or telephone at (804) 371-0249.
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