HARLEM CHILDREN SOCIETY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

The programs offered by Harlem Children Society are intended to enhance, foster and assist our public schools in delivering the best education in science and math for the students and teachers. These services will help develop leadership, social networking abilities and creative talent, including a good parental and community involvement.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

1. Scientific Research in Bio/medicine, Engineering, Technology and allied fields : The selected students are matched with a mentor – a leading expert in science, medicine, engineering or technology.

2. College Credits:Students who successfully complete two years or more of research with HCS have the potential to earn up to 12 College/ University credits during the 11 th and 12 th grade.

3. HCS Lectures, Seminars and Workshop Series in Science Technology, and Math:HCS students are routinely brought together across disciplines to present their research, hear from renowned guest lecturers, and increase their understanding of complex scientific problems. Students present their own research, and are privy to the presentations of leading scientists and experts in a variety of fields.

4. SAT Preparations: HCS provides high-quality preparation for the SAT and SAT11 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, History, and English) for 9 th – 12 th grades.

5. Computer Instruction:HCS Students will receive a six-week course covering a wide range of computer competencies—everything from programming to achieving your final product.

6. Preparation for College/University : Workshops on financial management and affording collegeare offered to both students and parents.

7. Site visits to Leading Laboratories, Pharmaceutical companies and research Institutions:HCS organizes site visits to leading laboratories, Pharmaceutical Companies and Research Institutions

8. College Visits and interviews with College Admissions/ Financial Officers:HCS plans to arrange for College and University visits and to set up interview sessions with admissions and financial officers of leading educational institutions.

9. International Street Fair and Festival:Our Annual International Harlem Science Street Fair and Festival is well known for bringing science to the local community and providing a forum that allows students to explain their work in a non-traditional setting.

10. Intel, Siemens Science and other competitions organized by HCS:The Intel and Siemens Science competitions are considered the two most prestigious science competitions. Students will be assisted with essay writing and application process in order to successfully submit their original research for competition.

11. Parental and Community Involvement: Recognizing the importance of parental involvement in a student’s academic life, we’ve developed opportunities for families to participate throughout the student’s tenure at HCS. HCS supports new graduates as they begin their college career. Additionally, there is a consortium of student advisors, both current students and alumni, who provide guidance in determining programs and activities.

12. Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Annual Research and other Conferences:Selected students are invited to all-expense paid trip Sigma Xi Annual Research Conference and other such conferences.

TEACHER SUPPORT SERVICES *

*Services for teachers whose students are affiliated with HCS

-Abbreviated lab experience: teacher will be given the opportunity to work with a researcher

-Professional development workshops so teachers will be able to enhance their students research experiences AND teaching in Math and the sciences.

-Membership into the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. This is a prestigious honor international research organization.