Syracuse University STEP Program (Science & Technology Entry Program)

1. Syracuse University STEP Program(Science & Technology Entry Program) Orientation Fall 2019

2. What is STEP? • STEP provides academic support services and enrichment activities to student scholars in grades 7 – 12. • The key component of STEP is the Saturday Learning Academy which is comprised of advising, counseling, academic instruction, and tutorials. (field trips, workshops, & cultural awareness programs)

3. What are the requirements? • Scholars must hold an 80 average or better to participate in the program • Scholars who are struggling to maintain the academic requirements will be admitted to the A.S.P.I.R.E. program. • Scholars meet with STEP staff and tutors to develop and implement a personal plan of objective-based action incorporating 6 key elements: • A.S.P.I.R.E. = Awareness, Skill, Persistence, Information, Resource use, and Excellence. • Scholars must complete 10 hours of community service for the academic year • Scholars will have to attend 8 sessions to be considered an active participant. • There is no application fee or program tuition however there will be nominal fees for some activities/ field trips.

4. Fall 2019

5. Sample Class Schedule "I am my child's FIRST teacher!"

6. Academic Courses & Enrichment Events

7. Saturday Learning Academy Schedule

8. Other Services Provided • Scholars and Parent Workshops • College Tours and Industry Trips • Hands-on Learning Activities in schools and community centers • Tutoring and Counseling throughout the school year (ASPIRE) (Tutoring)

9. RSVP’s • Sign up through links on our website: STEP.SYR.EDU • Tutoring • Workshops • Conferences "I am my child's FIRST teacher!"

10. Parent Advisory Board • To assist STEP Staff with implementing the goals and objectives of the grant. • Includes but not limited to: Serving as chaperones, outreach to parents, workshops, and career fair. • An email invitation to sign-up will be sent to all parents this week.

11. “What Can I do?” • Lead Parent • Assist in classrooms • Workshop Presentation (STEM related field, Resume, Professional Development, etc.) • Parent Greeter-Help students get to class • Monitor Hallways • Other duties as needed • Parent Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet Online at step@syr.edu • Send an email tostep@syr.edu • Call the STEP Office at 315 443-9171

12. Overview Of Policies, Forms, and Important Dates • Scholar Volunteer Hours & Forms -Due April 1, 2020 • Senior Information for Celebration - Due April 1, 2020 • Parent Volunteer Hours (4 hours Must be completed by April 15th, 2020) • IEP/ADA Form/Free and reduced lunch (grant requirements)

13. Policies, Forms, and Important Dates – Cont’d • Absences Policies & Procedures/Parents • Late Arrivals Policies & Procedures. • Please fill out the Absentee form online. • We will be sending communication through email, text, and phone using a service called One Call. • 12th grade College/Career Prep form.

14. Program Communications • 98% of communications will be sent to parents/guardians and scholars electronically (via e-mails and phone #’s submitted on applications) • Mail • Facebook : S.U. Step • Twitter : @SU_Step • Submission Methods for permissions slips, RSVP, and requests: • PDF documents sent to step@syr.edu • Fax 443-5683 • Hand delivered or via postal services 419 Sims Hall Syracuse, NY 13244

15. Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Partnership • Dr. Leonese Nelson,Program Director • Ernest Daily, Program Assistant Director • Bridget Lawson,Project Coordinator • Jacqueline Smith,Administrative Specialist I

16. Contact Information Dr. Leonese Nelson, C/STEP Program Director lenelson@syr.edu Office Address: 130 College Place, 419 Sims Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 Office Telephone Number: (315) 443-9171 Office Fax Number: (315) 443-5683 Website: www.step.syr.edu E-mail: step@syr.edu

17. Questions?