PARENT HANDBOOK 2017 Lyon Upward Bound Math-Science Program

PARENT HANDBOOK 2017 Lyon Upward Bound Math-Science Program

CONTACT INFO Dear Parents, The information below is to give you an overview of the program and to help you prepare your child for a rewarding experience this summer! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact UBMS Director, Jiana Stover. 2017 UPWARD BOUND MATH-SCIENCE STAFF Jiana Stover, Director Dana Davidson, Project Services Coordinator Alex Gillins (Lyon 17), Resident Staff Supervisor Jiana Stover Office: 870-307-7183 Email: jiana.stover@lyon.edu Dana Davidson Office: 870-307-7186 Email: dana.davidson@lyon.edu Lyon Campus Safety 870-307-SAFE (7233) Check In Dates June 4..Senior Check In (McRae Hall) June 10 Sophomore/ Junior Check in & Orientation (McRae Hall) *Campus map attached in back of handbook* 1 P a g e

SUMMER 2017 IMPORTANT DATES June 4...Fall 2017 Seniors arrive, orientation begins June 4-9...Senior Week (overnight trip to Fayetteville June 8-9) June 10...Fall 2017 Sophomore/Junior Check-in & Parent Orientation June 10-11...Sophomore/Junior orientation activities at Lyon June 12...Classes and research begin for all students July 4 th Break June 30...Students leave campus after classes (between 2:30-7:00 pm) for July 4 holiday break; return July 5 July 3...Students return to campus between 6:00-9:00 pm July 12-14...Extended field trip to Dallas, TX July 15, Saturday, final day of Summer Session: 9:00-11:00...Students check out after room cleaning and inspections. We will provide a detailed check out schedule to students prior to the end of summer. 12:00...Parent Reception & Student Recognition in Edwards Commons Dining Hall See next page for a detailed schedule of daily & weekly activities at camp. 2 P a g e

Weekday Class & Activity Schedule Morning Block 7:55-8:25 am Breakfast 8:30-10:30 am Research Group 10:30-11:30 am Math Class Afternoon Block 11:30-12:30 pm Lunch 12:30-1:25 pm English Class 1:30-2:30 pm Choice Class 3:00-5:00 pm Free Time (Gym/Pool/Game Room/Art) or Academic Advising Evening Block 5:00-6:00 pm Dinner 6:00-7:15 pm Free time, Speaker, or Interest Groups Meet (Tuesday s) 7:15-8:15 pm ACT PREP/STUDY HOUR 8:15-10:00 pm Free time or scheduled activity (Team Building, Student Council Event) 10:00 pm Dorm curfew (everyone must be in their dorm) 10:30 pm Lights Out & Quiet Hours begin Saturday Sunday -Field Trip Day! 8:00-11:30 Free time or Church (Little Rock & Hot Springs) 11:30-12:30 Lunch -Museums, Plays, Dinner in Restaurant 1:00-3:00 Movies or Bowling -Return to Lyon by 11 pm 3:00-4:00 Wal-Mart Shopping 5:00 Dinner 6:00-7:00 Study/Tutoring Hour 7:00-8:00 Mentor Meeting 3 P a g e

CLASSES The purpose of all classes and research activities is to provide students with the academic skills and motivation to successfully complete high school and prepare for college enrollment. Students will begin their day in a research group of 8-10 students, mentored by a college professor or masters level teacher. Research will include field study as well as classroom and laboratory work. All students will take English and math classes that include time each week for ACT prep. Students will also choose an elective class from Art, Latin, Psychology & Film, Literature, Photography, or Kinesiology. Each student will be expected to be engaged in all classes and to do his/her best in preparing for and participating in all classes and activities. Group and individual tutoring will be provided, as needed. Daily attendance is taken for all classes and activities. If a student is too sick to attend class, it will be assumed that he or she is too sick for social activities, recreational activities, visitors, etc. FIELD TRIPS Students will visit math or science related industries in the region and will also visit at least one other college campus. Additionally, there will be two or three Saturday visits to cultural attractions in nearby cities such as Memphis, Little Rock, and Hot Springs. College buses and vans will be used to transport students, and the trips will be fully supervised by program staff. We will also take a three-day trip to Dallas, TX, July 13-15 at the end of Summer Session to visit a variety of cultural, educational and recreational attractions. Students will be required to have maintained a strong work ethic in UBMS classes and have few disciplinary issues to be eligible to go on the Dallas trip. Seniors will also take an overnight trip to Fayetteville during Senior Week. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS Students will reside on the Lyon College campus. Male students will be in Love Hall and female students will be in Bryan Hall. No visitors will be permitted in the residence hall public rooms without prior approval by the Resident Staff Supervisor. (Please see rules for visitors on Page 8.) 4 P a g e

Two students will occupy each room. Rooms are air-conditioned and include two closet areas, two desks and two twin beds. Both residence halls have kitchenettes, lounge areas and a laundry. The washers and dryers in the laundry room each cost $1.50 per load and UBMS provides a laundry stipend to cover that. Roommates will sign a roommate agreement which outlines the considerations one must have for his/her roommate and the standards for room cleanliness. RESIDENCE HALL HOURS All students must be inside their residence hall by 10:00 p.m. Quiet hours begin at 10:30 p.m. and all visiting, homework, showers, etc., must be completed by then. During quiet hours, students are required to be in their own rooms with the doors closed and the lights out. (Students will need a full night s sleep so they can be alert and attentive in their research groups and classes.) Each residence hall also observes twenty-four hour courtesy hours. Since the noise level in the residence hall may be louder than that of a private home, common courtesy hours are required to make living pleasant for all residents. ROOM SEARCH POLICY UBMS reserves the right to enter a student s room for any reason, including the following: housekeeping or maintenance inspections or repairs; to investigate concerns about the student s health, safety, and welfare or that of others; or a staff member has reasonable cause to believe that UBMS rules or policies, or local, state, or federal laws are being violated. It is expected that students will cooperate fully with staff directions and rules, which are designed for student safety. FOOD SERVICES Except on field trip days, students and staff will eat in the Lyon College dining hall, which offers a variety of foods to choose from. Vegetarian diets are available. Please be sure to mention any food allergies on your child s Medical Information Form. 5 P a g e

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of supervised recreational activities. These may include, but are not limited to, volleyball, tennis, basketball, swimming, disc golf and badminton. If your child has any condition that would limit his/her physical activity, please provide specific information about the limitation on your child s Medical Information Form. STUDENT SUPERVISION The students will be supervised by UBMS Staff throughout their stay. College students or recent college graduates called Tutor Mentors (TMs) will reside with them in the residence halls, accompany them on field trips and be with them during activities outside the classroom. During orientation, the UBMS staff will carefully review program rules with the students, so that each student will know what is expected of him/her. We are confident that the students will behave in a manner appropriate to young men and women who are college bound students. HEALTH CONCERNS Students taking prescribed medications are required to report this to program staff at registration. Please list all medications on the student s Medical Information Form. First and Medication at UBMS: UBMS staff will have basic first aid available, such as Band-Aids, antimicrobial ointment, gauze, etc. We also keep a stock of basic over the counter medications such as: Advil, Tylenol, Benedryl, Pepto-Bismol, and throat lozenges. These medications are only given to students after an assessment of symptoms. *Note: Medication will not be given to students who are not presenting symptoms. If a Student becomes ill or needs medical treatment: If a student becomes ill, he/she should notify a staff member immediately. The parent or guardian will be contacted before a student is taken to receive medical help, except in the unlikely event of a serious injury or illness. In that situation, the parent or guardian will be contacted as soon as possible and kept updated on the situation. (Should emergency treatment be required, the local hospital is only a 3-minute drive from campus.) 6 P a g e

MONEY MATTERS There is no cost to students for room, board, books, class materials, field trip entrance fees, and restaurant meals, hotel rooms on overnight trips or transportation. All of these are covered by program funds. Personal items such as shampoo, laundry expenses, soap, etc., must be paid for by the student and can be purchased with weekly stipend funds (see below). Students will be taken to Wal-Mart each week so they can purchase needed items. Students who are in good standing (see definition below) will receive a stipend of $15 per week for anything they choose to spend it on. DEFINITION OF GOOD STANDING Participation in Upward Bound Math-Science is a privilege and students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for college bound students. To retain good standing status, students must: Attend class regularly and miss class only for a diagnosable physical illness Remain awake and attentive during class, and participate appropriately in class activities Complete all assigned homework on time and to the satisfaction of the instructor. Treat all instructors, staff and fellow students with respect and courtesy Obey all program rules Be a good citizen and a positive presence in the UBMS community Failure to maintain good standing may result in the loss of stipend, free time, participation in social activities or field trip privileges. A student who consistently fails to maintain good standing may be expelled from the program. The final decision in regard to a student s standing will be made by the Director. (Note: behavior problems in UBMS are rare, as most students arrive with a positive attitude and a desire to gain the most benefit from their experience here.) 7 P a g e

VISITORS AND VEHICLES (VERY IMPORTANT!) Due to the students busy schedules we respectfully request that parents limit their visits to Sundays during free time. For visitors other than parents, students must have written permission from their parents and also permission from the Resident Staff Supervisor. Guests are not permitted inside the residence hall, but may visit with the student in the seating areas immediately outside the residence hall. If a student leaves the immediate residence hall area, he/she must sign out with the staff person who is on duty. For safety reasons, it is imperative that UBMS staff know the location of all students at all times. Also for safety reasons, students may not get into, ride in, or drive vehicles without special authorization. Only a parent or close relative may take a student off campus in a vehicle after authorization has been received from the Resident Staff Supervisor and the student has signed out. All transportation for program activities will be provided by the Program. Buses and vans from the College will normally be used, but occasionally a staff or faculty member s vehicle will be used. Except in extenuating circumstances, students will not be allowed to bring their cars on campus. (If there are extenuating circumstances, provisions can be made to place the car in a parking area for the duration of the Summer Session, but the car cannot be used during that time.) CELL PHONE POLICY Students are allowed to bring cell phones (so long as parents approve). A Cell Phone Policy form for that purpose is included in the registration packet. Please read the policy carefully with your child before signing the form together. Students will be allowed to keep their cell phones as long as they abide by the rules, and as long as use of the phone does not interfere with their social adjustment or academic progress. UBMS assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen phones. PERSONAL COMPUTERS UBMS provides laptop computers and ipads that students can check out for academic work. Students may also bring their own computers; however, if it appears that computer use is interfering with a student s social or academic progress, his/her computer will be collected and held until the end of the summer. UBMS assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen computers. 8 P a g e

WHAT TO BRING Clothing Policy Attire is left to the discretion of students and parents, provided it is within reason and in good taste for being in an academic environment. Packing List Casual clothes for daily wear to class and heat Recreational clothes that can get sweaty or dirty Dress-up clothes for a few special occasions Long pants or jeans to protect legs on certain field trips (required) One pair of shoes with fully covered toes (You may bring sandals for going to class, but solid shoes with toes are required for some field trip locations and in some of the labs.) Swimsuit (Regardless of gender, all bathing suits must fit securely and be modest One or two pieces okay.) Clothes hangers for your closet Clothes basket or laundry bag; laundry soap & fabric softener Umbrella or rain coat *Note: UBMS will provide all class materials needed, including a backpack, graphing calculator, flash drive, notebook, paper, pen and pencil Bedding Toiletry Articles Pillow Toothbrush & toothpaste Blanket Deodorant 2 pillow cases Comb & brush 2 sets of twin bed sheets (XL twin) Shampoo 2 towels Soap 2 hand towels 2 washcloths Recreational Equipment Students may bring their own sports equipment, such as ball gloves or tennis rackets, but note that UBMS has equipment and board games which will be provided for all organized recreational activities. *Please Do Not Bring* 1) Television-students will have access to a television in their residence hall lounge 2) Skate board-due to the risk of injury 9 P a g e

TOBACCO POLICY Tobacco & Smokeless Tobacco Free Environment: Due to the serious health risks now known to be associated with the use of tobacco, and in the interest of educating and encouraging each student toward a healthy and positive lifestyle, Upward Bound Math-Science provides a tobacco free environment for its students. Smoking and the use or possession of any tobacco or smokeless tobacco product will not be permitted during the Math-Science Summer Session. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUGS In accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, the policies of Lyon College, and the regulations of UBMS, the use of or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited. Violation of this regulation will be handled by the law and/or the Director. Any student violating the alcohol/drug code will be automatically dismissed. ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL The Upward Bound Math-Science program is responsible for each student s safety and well-being. There are certain situations which cannot be tolerated and may lead to immediate dismissal. They are: Leaving campus at an unauthorized time Having a non-math-science visitor in one s room Leaving the residence hall at an unauthorized time Violence or the threat of violence towards another person in the program Disregard for rules on the public display of affection Theft or vandalism of property belonging to the college, UBMS or another person. Refusal to follow UBMS rules We hope the above information has answered most of your questions. We strive to create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for our students at UBMS where they can learn new skills, both academic and social, that will allow them to become successful college students and future professionals. We want students to experience a safe, enjoyable and productive summer session! Our experience in previous summers with the same type of student as your son or daughter have been very positive. 10 P a g e

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