NCSSM Summer Accelerator program, sponsored by Dogwood Health Trust
Middle and high school students in the 18 western NC counties encompassed by the Dogwood Health Trust will be offered a FREE Summer Accelerator course!
These programs will be residential and will all be held at NCSSM-Morganton for one week only.
July 21st – 26th, 2024
You MUST live in one of these 18 counties in the Dogwood health Trust area: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey as well as the Qualla Boundary.
The application process is competitive so plan to apply early. The deadline to apply for this program is March 15, 2024!
Summer Accelerator 7th – 9th Grade
Design, Build, Code (DHT) | Blaire Miller, Instructor | Morganton campus
Urbanization and Water Quality | Michael Slaughter, Instructor | Morganton campus
Summer Accelerator 10th – 12th Grade
Crime Scene Investigations (DHT) | Ashley Huss, Instructor | Morganton campus
Bio Bacteria Investigations Lab (DHT) | Katherine Glover, Instructor | Morganton campus
Admissions Criteria:
You MUST live in one of these 18 counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey as well as the Qualla Boundary.
How to Apply:
1. You may only apply if you live in one of the 18 counties listed above.
2. Select one of the courses for your grade level.
Applications must be submitted and completed by March 15th, 2024 in order to be considered.
Schedule for your week on campus:
Sunday
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Students arrive / Registration / IT Desk Support
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Campus tour and Orientation
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Residential Life activities
8:00 p.m. Ice cream social
Monday – Thursday
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Class time
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Afternoon activity
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Class time
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Evening activities (see student life)
9:30 p.m. Check time! Students must be in their residence halls
11:00 p.m. Lights out
Friday
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Class time
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Class – Prepare for Presentations
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Gallery Walk
2:30 p.m. Check-out