Cape Cod Collaborative Barnstable Gateway Program Barnstable Public

Cape Cod Collaborative & Barnstable Gateway Program Barnstable Public Schools “ASLP” Advanced Studies and Leadership Program Gil Newton, ASLP Director Kari Morse, Gateway Director

ASLP Objective To provide a 3 -week college like residential experience that emphasizes leadership development and project oriented instruction in STEM areas and the humanities for high achieving students from the Cape Cod Collaborative member districts.

Selection of Students The top 15% of standardized testing were invited to apply for ASLP. 32 students will be chosen to represent Barnstable based on: Ø Ø Ø History of academic achievement Interest in subject area to be pursued Current teacher recommendations (2)

Application Process – Check List Read Packet & Catalogue 1 st Draft Current Teacher Recommendations – Kindly and clearly request – “practicing professional” Ø Forms are submitted by teacher to Barnstable Gateway Office Ø Complete Teacher Recommendation Record Ø Final Draft – Criteria: Hand written in ink (not typed) Ø Neat Ø Seriousness of purpose and interest in the subject matter to be pursued Ø Within the space allotted Ø

Application Process – Continued $80 Application Fee to Cape Cod Collaborative Financial Aid – (4 scholarships) Mrs. Peterson (Main Office, BIS) Ø Mrs. Mc. Donald (Guidance, BHS) Ø Submitting Application – Student Application Form Ø Check for $80 Application Fee Ø Teacher Recommendation Record Ø Financial Aid Request (Optional) Ø Thank You Hand written note to each teacher Ø Hand deliver the notes! Ø Ø

ASLP Time Line • • November 30, 2016 December 16, 2016 Month of January February • • March April • • • May 19, 2017 May 26, 2016 June 25 th – July 14 th Information Night Applications Due to Gateway Application Review Acceptance Letters Sent from Gateway Office ASLP Office contacts participants Parent Questionnaire and initial payment due to ASLP Office Last Day for final payment of tuition Health Forms Due 2016 ASLP

ASLP Fee: $80 Application Fee $1240 for the full three -week residential program Total: $1320 includes: • Tuition • Dorm Room • Meals • Activity Fee • Accidental Insurance Premium *4 scholarship funds available Questions?