Programs for Talented Youth Arizona State University

Programs for Talented Youth
Tempe Campus
PO Box 873811
Tempe, AZ 85287-3811
Phone: 480-727-7450
Fax: 480-727-7927
E-mail:
talentedyouth@asu.edu

Photo of a PTY participant General Information

 

Staff

Mary Frances Luna
Director

Rhonda Rumble
Program Coordinator


Mailing Address, Location, Phone, Fax, E-mail, Website


Address: PO Box 873811, Tempe, AZ 85287-3811
Location: H.B. Farmer Building, Room #448 [Map, the building code is ED]
Phone: 480-727-7450
Fax: 480-727-7927
E-mail: talentedyouth@asu.edu
www.asu.edu/talentedyouth


Location, Dates, and Times


The 2008 Summer Program will be offered June 9 through June 27 at Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus.

All classes meet Monday through Friday. The morning session is 8:30 – 11:30am and the afternoon session is 12:30 – 3:30pm.


Tuition and Fees


Application fee: $25, non-refundable.
Tuition: $425 per course. This includes all required books and course supplies.
Early Riser Option: $60*
Extended Day Option: $120**
Additional fees: If applicable, there will be additional fees for lunch and parking. Information will be included in the acceptance packet.
(There will be an additional $15 charge on all returned checks.)


Financial Assistance


Programs for Talented Youth does offer a limited number of need-based financial assistance scholarships. For further information, see the Financial Assistance Form.


Lunch Program


Students enrolled in morning and afternoon classes are required to participate in the supervised lunch program. Additional information will be included in the acceptance packet.


Grade Level Placement


Students are placed in courses that correspond to the grade level completed at the end of the current school year. For example, if in school year 2007-2008 the student is in grade 6, that is the grade in which she/he will be placed during the summer program.


Student and Parent Orientation


Students and parents are required to attend an orientation program. The orientation will address key program policies and will offer opportunities to address questions. It will take place at Arizona State University's Tempe Campus on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:00am – 11:00am. Further information will be included in the acceptance packet.


*Early Riser Option


Students taking a morning and an afternoon class or only a morning class may participate in the Early Riser Option. Early Risers will receive supervised care from 7:30 – 8:30am when they will be escorted to their respective classes. Parents may wish to send juice, boxed cereal, fruit, etc. The total cost for the three-week Early Riser option is $60.00. There is limited space for this program.


**Extended Day Option


Students taking a morning and an afternoon class or only an afternoon class may participate in the Extended Day Option. The Extended Day option provides students with supervised care from 3:30 – 5:30pm. Students will be escorted from their afternoon class. Parents may wish to send a snack. The total cost for the three-week Extended Day option is $120.00. There is limited space for this program.