FYI: Your schools
Published 10:30 pm Monday, July 28, 2008
EvCC hosts a science and engineering camp
Everett Community College is hosting two weeklong science and engineering camp sessions for students entering the seventh, eighth and ninth grades.
The camp is called Increasing Diversity in Engineering and Science, or IDEAS, and is designed to introduce middle school students to careers in science and engineering.
Students will be taught by EvCC instructors and scientists. They’ll learn about science and business innovation, go on a marine biology field trip, build rockets and bridges and do other educational activities.
The first session is Aug. 11-15. The second session is Aug. 18-22. The camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch and supplies provided.
The cost is $40 per student. The camp is free for students whose families earn less than $40,000 per year.
All students must apply to attend. Applications are available on EvCC’s Web site, www.everettcc.edu, or by calling 425-388-9292.
Monroe mails out class assignments
Monroe elementary and middle school students should receive information about their teachers for the upcoming school year in the mail in mid-August.
Families who participate in Family Access, Monroe’s online database of student records, should be able to view that information online beginning Aug. 15. High school class schedules are online now.
To sign up for Family Access, go to www.monroe.wednet.edu.
Prospective students can learn about EvCC
Everett Community College invites prospective students and their families to learn more about EvCC at the “Got Plans?” information session at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5.
“Got Plans?” will be held in Whitehorse Hall, 2000 Tower St. Parking on campus is free for this event. EvCC will present breakout sessions about university transfer, career and professional programs and financial aid and services.
Students can also learn about bachelor’s and master’s degree options in Snohomish County offered through the University Center of North Puget Sound.
EvCC enrollment services and financial aid staff will be available to answer questions. Fall quarter classes begin Sept. 22. Registration is available now.
For more information about “Got Plans?” or attending classes at EvCC, call 425-388-9219 or visit www.everett cc.edu/announcements.
EdCC holds new student orientation Wednesday
Edmonds Community College plans to host a new student orientation from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Participants should learn about campus resources, academic programs, registration information, parking, EdPass card services, the college store and more.
For locations, visit www.edcc.edu/orientation.
For more information, call 425-640-1347 or e-mail advising@edcc.edu.
