University ProgramInformation Night

October 29, 2013

7:00PM

Ramapo High School

University Program Overview

Specialized Sequence of Electives

Allow for participation in athletics, co-curricular activities and academics

Two programs at Indian Hills and one at Ramapo

Ramapo UP Program

Engineering and Design

Indian Hills UP Programs

International Studies and Business

Science, Medicine and Research

Overall Criteria Expressed interest and commitment to

program

Academic grades of “B” or higher in middle school

Teacher and Counselor recommendations

Application Process Same application for all UP programs

Indicate 1st and 2nd choice on the application

Application available on our website www.rih.org

Application includes:

Student Information: Student data Student essay Statement of parental endorsement

Deadline: December 3, 2013

Follow up to Application

Curriculum Office will contact middle schools after student applications are received.

Information provided by middle schools:o Teacher recommendationso Counselor recommendationo Academic transcript and standardized test scores

Decisions

Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee.

Decisions will be mailed during the week of February 3, 2014

November 12 Franklin Avenue Middle SchoolNovember 13 Eisenhower Middle School November 14 Valley Middle School

Format for evening Application Process

Science Medicine and Research

International Studies and Business

Engineering and Design

Cider and Donuts in Cafeteria

General University Program Questions?

Contact the Curriculum Office for additional Information:

Beverly MacKay201-416-8100 Ext 3819Email: bmackay@rih.org