Student Opportunities

The Keene Central School community is always looking for ways to help students experience unique learning opportunities during the school year or during the summer. Some opportunities include taking courses that will result in college credit while in high school, fieldtrips and enrichment activities through FES and various summer camp opportunities.

Advanced Placement & College Advancement Program Credit Opportunities

College Advancement Program

CAP credits are earned by meeting minimum grade requirements in the course and by paying a reduced tuition cost to the college. Students receive an official transcript from the college and do not need to attend the school to get the credit. Students should always check with their prospective colleges to be sure that the credits will transfer.

Our CAP courses are offered through North Country Community College and the cost is $50 per three credit course. Keene currently offers the following courses through NCCC:

Advanced Placement

Advanced placement credits are earned by successful completion of an Advanced Placement exam which, depending upon the score, will allow the student advanced placement and/or credit at most colleges and universities.

Exams are taken in May of the year the students take the course and are graded on a scale of 1-5. Most colleges require a minimum of a 3 (out of 5) on the exam to award credit. The exams cost approximately $85 each. AP exams are offered in connection with the following courses at Keene Central School:

Students are encouraged to challenge AP exams if appropriately prepared in a particular academic area.

* For a complete description of the NCCC and AP courses please refer to the Course Description Handbook

FES Opportunities

Keene Central School is a member of The Foundation for Excellent Schools. Through this program, KCS works to d evelop creative approaches to improve student performance. KCS students have participated in leadership conferences, mentoring programs, and college visits through FES. If you are interested in participating in any of these programs, contact Mr. Fine or Mrs. Hurlburt ( FES liaisons).

Summer Opportunities

There are many wonderful and educational summer opportunities for students in and around New York State. Visit http://www.summeroncampus.com for summer camps and summer programs at colleges in New York State for kids and teens 8-18+.

Adirondack Field Ecology/ North Country

Learn more about Field Ecology in a four-week program coordinated by North Country Camp Treetops and Paul Smith’s College. This program is open to students who are 17-20 yrs old. Tuition is $4,800 and financial aid is available. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis through May or until the course is full.

Alfred University Summer Programs 2007

Summer programs for students interested in Astronomy, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Creative Writing, Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Equestrian, Basketball or Swimming.

The Alfred University 48 HOUR Challenge 2007

Are you interested in Science, Math and Engineering? Consider participating in a competition over the summer. Students must be in Grade 9, 10 or 11. A cash prize of $5000 will be awarded.

For more information about the 48-Hour Challenge, contact Dr. David Toot at tootgd@alfred.edu

Columbia University

Columbia University offers summer high school programs and pre-college courses for Grade 9-12.

The George Washington University

Exciting Summer Scholar pre-college programs/courses are offered through George Washington University in a variety of topics.

Hartwick College Summer Music Festival

Musicians 13-22 years old have the opportunity to work with world-renowned faculty and guest artists and attend small seminars and workshops.

New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA)

Are you interested Ballet, Choral Studies, Dance, Jazz, Media Arts, Orchestral Studies, Theatre or Visual Arts? Programs are open to all New York State high school students enrolled in Grades 8-12 who qualify through audition.

Pace University Summer Scholars Program

Do you want to see what college life would be like in New York City? Pace University Summer Scholars Program is open to high school juniors and seniors.

The Putney School Summer Programs

Open to students ages 14 through 17. Workshops include Visual and Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Music, & Dance.

Savannah College of Art and Design ( Savannah, Georgia)

Looking for a way to express your creativity this summer? From interesting and intensive workshops to field trips and a real residence hall experience, SCAD Summer Seminars promise a week you'll never forget. Sessions are held from the end of June throughout July. The tuition for a session is $950.00 (in residence - includes workshops, housing, meals, social events, etc.). For more information call the Admission Department at 1.800.869.7223.

Summer at Rensselaer (RPI)

Are you interested in engineering and would you like to take summer courses that are open to high school students? Contact Mike Gunther 518.276.8351 or via email at gunthm@rpi.edu

R.I.T College and Careers 2007

RIT offers programs in Robotics, Video Game Design, Telecommunications, Animation, Biomedical Photography and many more. This program is open to those who will be entering their senior year. Online registration typically begins in June. For more information call 585.475.6631.

The College of Saint Rose - Saint Rose Summer Academy

Programs are available to students in Grades 6-10 offering courses in Art & Music, Cultural Passport, Writing, Performing Arts, Science & Technology and Theatre.

Shoals Marine Laboratory

In coordination with Cornell University, summer courses for high school students are offered in Marine Studies on Appledore Island in the Gulf of Maine. For information call 607.255.3717 or email shoals-lab@cornell.edu

Siena College Summer Reading Skills Programs

Programs are available for children age 4 to 12th graders, college students and adults. Topics covered include phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, study skills and reading speed and are designed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Classes are offered at Union College and at Siena College. For additional information call 1.800.978.9596.

SOCAPA - School of Cinema & Performing Arts

Summer Camps are available in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Photography or Dance. Program offers Youth Camps (ages 11-13) and High School Camps (ages 14-18).

University of Toronto Outreach Program

Programs for students in grades 10-12 interested in Life Science, Theatre or Music. For more information contact Morgan Keating, Program Coordinator, at 416.946.5241.

The Washington Workshops Foundation offers “The Internship Experience”

This program is for motivated students interested in government and politics and is offered in three week or longer segments starting in mid-June and extending through July. Enrollment is limited. Interested students should proceed early with enrollment inquiries by calling 1.800.368.5688.

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Students should always check with their prospective colleges to be sure that the credits will transfer. Our CAP courses are offered through North Country Community College and the cost is $50 per three credit course. Keene currently offers the following courses through NCCC: Statistics 3 credits Pre-Calculus 3 credits Government 3 credits Economics 3 credits Intermediate Spanish I 3 credits Intermediate Spanish II 3 credits Advanced Placement Advanced placement credits are earned by successful completion of an Advanced Placement exam which, depending upon the score, will allow the student advanced placement and/or credit at most colleges and universities. Exams are taken in May of the year the students take the course and are graded on a scale of 1-5. Most colleges require a minimum of a 3 (out of 5) on the exam to award credit. The exams cost approximately $85 each. AP exams are offered in connection with the following courses at Keene Central School: AP US History up to 6 credits AP English up to 6 credits AP Biology up to 8 credits AP Environmental Science up to 8 credits Students are encouraged to challenge AP exams if appropriately prepared in a particular academic area. * For a complete description of the NCCC and AP courses please refer to the Course Description Handbook FES Opportunities Keene Central School is a member of The Foundation for Excellent Schools. Through this program, KCS works to d evelop creative approaches to improve student performance. KCS students have participated in leadership conferences, mentoring programs, and college visits through FES. If you are interested in participating in any of these programs, contact Mr. Fine or Mrs. Hurlburt ( FES liaisons). Summer Opportunities There are many wonderful and educational summer opportunities for students in and around New York State. Visit http://www.summeroncampus.com for summer camps and summer programs at colleges in New York State for kids and teens 8-18+. Adirondack Field Ecology/ North Country Learn more about Field Ecology in a four-week program coordinated by North Country Camp Treetops and Paul Smith’s College. This program is open to students who are 17-20 yrs old. Tuition is $4,800 and financial aid is available. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis through May or until the course is full. Alfred University Summer Programs 2007 Summer programs for students interested in Astronomy, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Creative Writing, Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Equestrian, Basketball or Swimming. The Alfred University 48 HOUR Challenge 2007 Are you interested in Science, Math and Engineering? Consider participating in a competition over the summer. Students must be in Grade 9, 10 or 11. A cash prize of $5000 will be awarded. For more information about the 48-Hour Challenge, contact Dr. David Toot at tootgd@alfred.edu Columbia University Columbia University offers summer high school programs and pre-college courses for Grade 9-12. The George Washington University Exciting Summer Scholar pre-college programs/courses are offered through George Washington University in a variety of topics. Hartwick College Summer Music Festival Musicians 13-22 years old have the opportunity to work with world-renowned faculty and guest artists and attend small seminars and workshops. New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) Are you interested Ballet, Choral Studies, Dance, Jazz, Media Arts, Orchestral Studies, Theatre or Visual Arts? Programs are open to all New York State high school students enrolled in Grades 8-12 who qualify through audition. Pace University Summer Scholars Program Do you want to see what college life would be like in New York City? Pace University Summer Scholars Program is open to high school juniors and seniors. The Putney School Summer Programs Open to students ages 14 through 17. Workshops include Visual and Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Music, & Dance. Savannah College of Art and Design ( Savannah, Georgia) Looking for a way to express your creativity this summer? From interesting and intensive workshops to field trips and a real residence hall experience, SCAD Summer Seminars promise a week you'll never forget. Sessions are held from the end of June throughout July. The tuition for a session is $950.00 (in residence - includes workshops, housing, meals, social events, etc.). For more information call the Admission Department at 1.800.869.7223. Summer at Rensselaer (RPI) Are you interested in engineering and would you like to take summer courses that are open to high school students? Contact Mike Gunther 518.276.8351 or via email at gunthm@rpi.edu R.I.T College and Careers 2007 RIT offers programs in Robotics, Video Game Design, Telecommunications, Animation, Biomedical Photography and many more. This program is open to those who will be entering their senior year. Online registration typically begins in June. For more information call 585.475.6631. The College of Saint Rose - Saint Rose Summer Academy Programs are available to students in Grades 6-10 offering courses in Art & Music, Cultural Passport, Writing, Performing Arts, Science & Technology and Theatre. Shoals Marine Laboratory In coordination with Cornell University, summer courses for high school students are offered in Marine Studies on Appledore Island in the Gulf of Maine. For information call 607.255.3717 or email shoals-lab@cornell.edu Siena College Summer Reading Skills Programs Programs are available for children age 4 to 12th graders, college students and adults. Topics covered include phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, study skills and reading speed and are designed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Classes are offered at Union College and at Siena College. For additional information call 1.800.978.9596. SOCAPA - School of Cinema & Performing Arts Summer Camps are available in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Photography or Dance. Program offers Youth Camps (ages 11-13) and High School Camps (ages 14-18). University of Toronto Outreach Program Programs for students in grades 10-12 interested in Life Science, Theatre or Music. For more information contact Morgan Keating, Program Coordinator, at 416.946.5241. The Washington Workshops Foundation offers “The Internship Experience” This program is for motivated students interested in government and politics and is offered in three week or longer segments starting in mid-June and extending through July. Enrollment is limited. Interested students should proceed early with enrollment inquiries by calling 1.800.368.5688.

Last Modified July 5, 2007