There are numerous reasons why
you want your students to be involved in The Concept-Ohio
Charter Schools Science & Engineering Fair:
- The science fair projects have great potential for
building a student's self-confidence by allowing for
individualized attention and the expression of individual
differences.
- Students who do not achieve the highest levels academically
may shine in the course of doing such projects. This
success should carry over to other areas in the regular
classroom and proficiency tests as well.
- The students will also develop their reading, writing
and communication skills during the course of these projects.
- It is a great opportunity for the parents to be more
involved in their child's education by helping them with
their projects.
- It is an excellent way to a bring large number of parents,
grandparents, and other community members together to
provide an opportunity for them to see something tangible
that indicates your students are learning science, math,
and computer skills in school.
- By attending The Concept-Ohio Charter Schools Science & Engineering
Fair, you will be supporting the charter school movement
in Ohio as well.
The Fair is going to be held on Saturday, March 1,
2008 at Cleveland State University.
All the Ohio Charter Schools should receive an essential
information packet in the mail. For any questions or further
information, contact Mr. Akkaya from akkaya@hsas.org
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Student Expectations
Students must accomplish the following to participate
in the Ohio Charter Schools Science & Engineering Fair:
1- Submit the approval form
and all required attachments with a non-refundable application
fee of $10 (per student) postmarked no later
than February 20, 2007. You may download
the approval form from the Horizon Science
Academy 's
Web Page: www.consef.org/consef/docs/application.pdf
About Concept Schools
The vision of Concept Schools is reshaping
K-12 schools through the use of Concept Schools Design. Its
mission is to create or help to create effective
schools, where the common goal is to accelerate student
learning through clear goals and innovative educational
school designs and approaches. The services of
Concept Schools are categorized in three areas: (a) School
start-up services for new schools (b) Need-based
individual school services from program design to managing
school operations and recruiting students. (c) A "from
the ground up" K-12 Science Academy design. For further
info you may log onto www.conceptschools.org .
About Horizon Science Academy
Horizon Science
Academy (HSA)
is a tuition-free school offering a comprehensive college-preparatory
program focusing on the sciences and mathematics. HSA is not
just a school: it is a concept. It presents a rigorous academic
program designed to prepare students for the demands of college
and the responsibilities of a lifetime. The teachers are committed
to the success of every student, acknowledging the unique
intelligence, capabilities, and learning style of each. The
faculty and staff at Horizon Science Academy believe each
child has an inherent curiosity and love of learning. As reflected
in our mission statement, our triad of student-teacher-parent-working
together helps our youth fulfill their highest potential,
intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The
faculty of Horizon Science Academy is selected for their knowledge
of and enthusiasm for their subjects, as well as their concern
for the well-being of each student. Some of the students have
commented that the teachers at Horizon are just like second
parents; they are always there for you. After-school tutoring
in all subjects is available at no cost to the students. For
further information about Horizon Science Academy , you may
visit www.hsas.org
About our Host
The host of the Concept Ohio Charter Schools Science &
Engineering Fair is Cleveland State University. The University
is fully committed to providing equal opportunities in all
employment - related activities, educational programs, and
other activities of the college. The University promotes
equal opportunities through a positive and continuing Affirmative
Action Program. Cleveland State University will fully comply
with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations to
guarantee equal opportunities. Cleveland State University
is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. For further information about our host, please,
log onto www.csuohio.edu
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