2012 Summer Program - Center for Talent Development ...

INSTRUCTORSCenter for Talent Development selects instructors based on theirmastery of subject matter, experience, enthusiasm and the ability todifferentiate instruction. CTD instructors are particularly skilled atproviding engaging and thought-provoking learning experiences foracademically talented students.THIRD-PARTY WEBSITESCTD’s website and CTD program and course materials may refer tothird-party websites. Staff members review such websites for inappropriatecontent before referencing them. However, because webcontent continuously changes and is not controlled by CTD, CTDdisclaims responsibility for the content contained on third-partywebsites. If you become aware of anything that may be inappropriate,please notify CTD staff immediately.LUNCH & RECESS OPTION & FOOD POLICIESThe lunch/recess option is offered Monday through Friday from 12noon to 1 p.m. at all Leapfrog locations. Students are supervised byteaching assistants as they eat lunch and participate in games andrecreational activities. Parents must provide a bag lunch that doesnot require refrigeration or heating. More information will beincluded in the Leapfrog acceptance materials.Lunch/Recess ParticipationStudents enrolled in both a morning and afternoon course are automaticallyenrolled in the lunch/recess option at no extra charge.Any student enrolled in a morning course for the half-day programmay participate in the 12 noon to 1 p.m. lunch/recess option. Costfor the lunch/recess option is $10 per day. Students who are onlyparticipating in an afternoon course are not eligible to participate inthe lunch/recess option.Food PoliciesAll Leapfrog sites are peanut/tree nut free. Also, due to a specialfood policy at the Solomon Schechter Day School, students enrolledat our Skokie site should bring snacks and lunches that do notcontain meat.COURSE FEES4-DAY LEAPFROG FAVORITES COURSE (SKOKIE ONLY)Course Tuition $230Application Fee $ 60Total Tuition $290PER HALF-DAY COURSE ONE COURSE TWO COURSES THREE COURSESCourse Tuition $285 $570 $855Application Fee $ 60 $ 60 $ 60Total Tuition $345 $630 $915GRADE 3 ALL-DAY COURSES ONE COURSE TWO COURSES THREE COURSESCourse Tuition $560 $1120 $1680Application Fee $ 60 $ 60 $ 60Total Tuition $620 $1180 $1740Notes:• Payment may be made by credit card or by check or money orderpayable to Center for Talent Development.• All Leapfrog applications must include payment for the totaltuition plus the nonrefundable $60 application fee.• Leapfrog students applying for more than one week or more thanone course per week pay only one application fee.• Fees include tuition and materials.• A late fee of $50 must accompany each application postmarkedafter June 8, 2012.REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS• All requests for refunds and/or withdrawals must be made in writingand either e-mailed, faxed or mailed to CTD by June 8, 2012.Check with CTD to confirm receipt of request.• If a student withdraws in writing between the June 8 deadline andthe start of the program, CTD will refund 50% of the programfees paid, less the $60 application fee.• Students who withdraw after the start of a program receive norefund.• Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for anyrefund.• The $60 application fee is not refundable except in cases where allthe courses applied for are closed or financial aid is not adequatefor participation.• Refund processing may take eight weeks, starting from the time awritten request is received by CTD.FINANCIAL AID• CTD offers need-based financial aid awarded as requests arereceived beginning in January 2012. Families are encouraged toapply early as the amount of aid available is limited and is typicallyexhausted before the June 8 application deadline.• The aid awards vary from partial to full tuition support. Awardsare based on family income and extenuating circumstances (e.g.,loss of job, unforeseen medical expenses, etc.). Most familiesawarded aid have a total household income of less than $50,000.• Financial aid will be awarded for up to two half-day courses ofLeapfrog or one all-day course of Leapfrog per student.• To be considered for financial aid, families must complete theFinancial Aid Application. All required materials (tax information,statement of need, etc.) must be included in the financial aid submissionin order for an application for financial aid to be considered.• The amount of financial aid granted and the balance due will bereflected on the invoice included in the acceptance materials. Anyoutstanding balance must be paid by June 8, 2012.EVALUATIONS• Leapfrog courses are for enrichment only; students in this programdo not receive grades for the course(s) they complete.• All students are sent a narrative evaluation which includes commentson the student’s performance in class and recommendationsfor future study.• Evaluations are sent to families via e-mail after the end of the summerprogram season, usually by September 15.847/491-3782 www.ctd.northwestern.edu NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT 17