Program Details• Program purpose is to provide college access and

science exploration programming in GVSUauthorized schools.

• Program will be conducted during the academiccalendar year between the months of Septemberand May. (Specific start and end times to bedetermine by partnering school.)

• Program will consist of one meeting per month.(Length of each program meeting is determined bypartnering schools, minimal one hour eachmeeting.)

• Programs are offered during the school day.Schools with established after-school programs canelect to have program offered after-school.

Sample Agenda• Welcome

• Ice Breaker

• Engineering/Health ProfessionsExploration Activity

• Communication Challenge/Team BuildingActivities that fosters collaborative mindset

• STEAM Challenge (STEAM inquiry hands onactivity using common household items)

• College Exploration Activity

• Career Carousel

• Closing Remarks

Student ProgramsThe GVSU Charter Schools Office is proud to offera handful of programs to the students enrolled in ourschools. Each year we engage with more than 5,000students from across the state. We are dedicated toproviding high-quality experiences outside of theclassroom for those who attend our programs.

Charter School8th GradePathwaysCollege, Career, & STEAMExploration Program

For more information contact:Barry Hall

Manager of Charter Through College

Programs

201 Front Ave. SWSuite 310BGrand Rapids, MI 49504-6482hallbarr@gvsu.edu616-331-2240www.gvsu.edu/cso/studentprograms

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SHORT-TERMOUTCOMES• Increased academic performance in math

and science

• Increased confidence in college goingmindset

• Increased awareness of STEAM fields andmajors at post-secondary institutions

LONG-TERMOUTCOMES• Increased minority representation in STEM

Fields, by ethnicity and gender

• Increased post-secondary educationenrollments and attainment

• Increase partnerships between the GVSUCharter Schools Office and GVSUauthorized schools

Program opportunities that:• FOCUS on learning through a specialized curriculum

• CONCENTRATE on inquiry, research, and investigation

• INTEGRATE science and technology with other subjects

• SPARK creativity and stimulate exploration

Opportunities that teach your child how to thinklike a:• SCIENTIST

• TECHNICIAN

• ENGINEER

• ARTIST

• MATHEMATICIAN

COLLEGE AWARENESSStudents who are exposed to college from an early stageare more likely to view college as a viable option. Earlycollege awareness is a key step to raising aspirations. Ithelps young students see possibilities in their future and,most important, it helps them understand how to accessthose opportunities.

The GVSU Charter Schools Office provides 8th-gradestudents with College Awareness programming wherestudents can learn the tools needed to make collegehappen. During the program, students have theopportunity to explore different college readinessresources.

Program activities include:• College Exposure/Awareness - Learning about the

different college choices and taking virtual tours.

• Understanding College Language - Learning aboutcollege terms and what they mean.

• Financial Literacy/Financial Education - Learningabout scholarships, grants, and Financial aid programs.

• Success Highway program - Tips, tools, and resourcesfor being a successful student while preparing for highschool.

CAREER EXPLORATIONResearch has identified middle school as a timewhen students can benefit the most from careerexploration, build self-awareness, learn aboutpotential careers, and develop a plan for reachingfuture goals.

The GVSU Charter Schools Office provides 8th-grade students with STEAM Career Explorationprogramming where students can exploreengineering and health careers through fun, hands-on activities!

Program activities include:• Career Carousel - learning different engineer/

health careers

• Real world STEAM tasks and problem-solving tobuild table top hovercrafts, design towers, helmetsand other fun related projects.

• GVSU STEM kit - using kits that are designed toincorporate real world concepts that pique studentinterests and critical thinking skills whilemotivating performance in STEM subjects.

• Many more fun, engaging activities!

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