Make Your Summer Count: Attend Lone Star College Preparatory Program for High School Students
The 11-week program preps Aldine ISD juniors and seniors for a successful transition to college.
[dropcap color=”#888″ type=”square”]I[/dropcap]f you haven’t decided how to spend your summer, you may want to think about the possibility of taking part in Lone Star College System’s preparatory program. The deadline to register is May 12.
The program targets Aldine ISD high school students. For LSC to consider students, they must be entering the junior or senior year. The goal is to help them make a successful transition from high school to college.
Students in the 11-week program will get to experience life on a college campus. They will explore fields of interests, and even earn college credit for the courses they take.
Why Take Part in the Summer Scholars Program?
[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Explore your interests[/li] [li]Develop new skills; strengthen writing and math skills [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Meet other students with similar interests[/li] [li]Get a taste of college life [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Try out college classes[/li] [li]Earn college credit [/li][/ul]
Taking part in a summer program is also a plus on college applications. It shows colleges that you’re committed to learning.
LSC will offer the program at its Greenspoint Center and Victory Center (links below for each).
According to Dr. Val Dabney, students should consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Dabney is vice president of LSC-Greenspoint Center and LSC-Victory Center.
Dr. Val Dabney
“If you plan to attend college, this program is for you,” said Dabney. “If you are still thinking about the future, this program is for you.
“The summer program will expose current high school students to the college environment. They will test their abilities. And we want to spark their interests all at the same time.
“This is a perfect opportunity to explore majors and get a jump–start on their college career.”
Students will experience and practice the college classroom dynamics. They will engage in active intellectual curiosity, reflective intellectual humility and critical thinking. Other skills include the give and take of respect and empathy in the classroom exchange of ideas through reading, writing and conversation. English instruction will center on how to compose a memorable and effective voice. 
Students will use energetic language and develop eloquence in writing capabilities. The goal is that students refine both their style and technique to prepare them for academic writing.
Math instructors will provide focused attention to advance students’ algebra competencies while preparing them for the challenges of college-level math.
Both centers will offer the Learning Framework for First-Year Experience course. In the course, students will study the factors that impact learning. They will also apply learning strategies in their own studies. By learning their strengths and weaknesses, students will become effective and efficient learners.
Better Act Fast! ONLY a Total of 50 AISD Students Will Qualify
Interested students need to register and apply now. Only 25 students will qualify at each LSC center where the program will be held.
Summer Scholars Program Dates/Times
Deadline to Apply: May 12, 2017
Course Schedule: June 6-Aug. 17, 2017
Classes Meet: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Hours: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Do you like English? Check out the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]LSC-Greenspoint Center Preparatory Courses
[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]ENGL 0309 (G005) — Integrated Reading & Writing II[/li] [li]EDUC 1300 (G003) — Learning Framework for First-Year Experience [/li][/ul]
How to Qualify: Take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam and receive Reading Scores between 343-350; Writing Scores between 351-362; 4 on Essay.
Estimated Costs: Tuition and fees will be around $450 and books will average $195.
Program Contact: Christopher Viser @ (281) 260-3506.
* Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn six college credits.
Do you like math? Check out the [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]LSC-Victory Center Preparatory Courses
[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]Math 0310 (Voo2) — Intermediate Algebra [/li] [li]EDUC 1300 (V004) — Learning Framework for First-Year Experience [/li][/ul]
How to Qualify: Take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exam and receive Math Scores between 343-349.
Estimated Costs: Tuition and fees will be around $450 and books will average $175.
Program Contact: Ebony Wallace @ (281) 810-5666.
* Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn six college credits.
Tuition comparison on LSC website.
Paying for Courses
Lone Star College encourages students to complete the 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) application to determine qualification for summer financial aid.
Students should apply for financial aid as ASAP before May 1.
For more information, visit [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]FAFSA.ed.gov. Students can also visit either of the LSC campus websites if you would like to learn about paying for the program.
[icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Dr. Alton Smith shared information about the program at the AISD Board meeting held April 18. He hopes to see AISD students taking advantage of this unique opportunity that not only gives students a chance to earn college credit but also saves them money on college costs. Smith is a current Board Trustee with Lone Star College System. He previously served on the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees.
So what are you waiting for? Jumpstart your future close to home and go far!
[icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellite center designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area.
[icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]LSC-Victory Center brings the benefits of a first-class community college to the Acres Homes and Inwood Forest communities offering programs and classes that are both convenient, affordable and easily accessible.
[icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]LSC-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive. For more information about the college, call (281) 618-5400.
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