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GREAT CAREERS for Art Majors
– Free Seminar for High School Students
Saturday, March 9th at 5:45pm (at the Vienna, VA location)
Is your child interested in the arts, but you don’t know what possible career they could have? Do you wonder what kind of job opportunities they could get with an Art degree?
If you have these types of questions, come to our free seminar led by Francy Caprino, a former Director of Admissions at Pratt Institute in New York ( one of the top art universities in the country).
Event Highlights
- A discussion on careers in the Arts
- Q&A with a former Admissions Director
- Hear from successful professionals in the arts and learn more about their careers
- Information on how to get scholarships
- And so much more
When and Where
Saturday, March 9th at 5:45pm (at the Vienna location)
2236 Gallows Road, Unit C
Vienna, VA 22182
Sunday, March 10th at 5:45pm (at the Chantilly location)
14101 Sullyfield Circle, Unit 100A
Chantilly, VA 20151
Registration
Reserve your spot* today!
Due to limited space, we have 40 spots for the Saturday session and 25 spots for the Sunday session. They are first come first served. We require both students and their parents to attend the seminar.
Links for registration:
Saturday at Fairfax location:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4FA4AE2EA0FB6-47932461-seminar
Sunday at Chantilly location:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4FA4AE2EA0FB6-47932064-seminar
Please contact our office via below email if the registration is full or cannot open the link: UsArts...@GMail.com
You won’t want to miss this event and what it has to offer. When you register, please list your child’s name in the comments and the total number of people attending.
About Us
US Arts Center is a distinguished Art Education institution for children aged 5+ and adults. Our systematic curriculum, refined over 30 years, revolutionized the way art classes are held, from random drawing lessons to systematic training .
We are dedicated to enlightening students through art cultivation and innovative thinking, and to moving our students forward with confidence.
With two locations in Northern Virginia, Chantilly and Vienna, our establishment boasts a team of over 30 proficient art instructors and more than 1100 students.
Visit our website: www.USArtsCenter.com
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/great-careers-for-art-majors-free-seminar-for-high-school-students/
Competition Prep Workshops
Building Powerful Minds Through Mathematics
RSM is thrilled to announce upcoming Math Competition Prep workshops. These series will take place in person at RSM-Herndon (13007 Worldgate Dr) and are designed to equip students with skills and strategies for various competitions such as Math Kangaroo, Noetic Spring Contest and IMC Invitational. You can choose either Saturday’s or Tuesday’s session (covering the same material). The dates are as follows
- Saturdays: March 9th, & 16th
- Tuesdays: March 12th, & 19th
The tuition for the 3-class workshop series is $60.00, registration is open here. Limited spots are available, first come first served.
Pi Day Afterparty – Save the Date!
One of the most widely recognized math holidays, Pi Day, is coming! Kids are invited to join Pi Day Afterparty at RSM Herndon (13007 Worldgate Drive) on Friday, March 15th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. As always, there will be many exciting activities including fun games, interactive math stations, crafts and cool Pi prizes. Please note that kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Tickets are available here. Don’t forget to invite your friends to join in the festivities.
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/workshops-and-pi-day-party-at-rsm/
Registration for the Summer 2024 Course is now open. Classes will remain open until filled by qualified students.
MATH REASONING
This course is mainly for rising seventh and eighth graders who are able to grasp abstract and complicated mathematical concepts at a very fast pace. Younger students with exceptional mathematical abilities and backgrounds may enroll with special permission.
The material covered will include topics from number theory, Euclidian and non-Euclidian geometries, Picks Theorem, Herons Formula, Mathematical proof, transcendental real numbers such as “e” and “pi”, derivation and use of the square root algorithm, unitary divisors, permutations and combinations, derivation and use of summation formulas, and RSA coding. In addition, students will develop new techniques and shortcuts for solving both routine and difficult math problems taken from Mathcounts, AMC8, and other middle and high school contests.
Students who qualify for programs such as CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or EPGY (Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth) should have an excellent experience taking this course. An AMC 8 score of 15 or higher should also serve as an excellent predictor of success in the course.
If a student has not taken the AMC 8 contest (40 minutes for 25 problems, no calculator), previously given ones can be found on the Art of Problem-Solving website at: http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Wiki/index.php/AMC_8_Problems_and_Solutions. Of course, if a student is a strong member of his/her school Mathcounts team, that indeed serves as an excellent predictor of success in the Math Reasoning course.
SESSION I ONLY
July 8 – July 19
9 AM – 12 Noon
Instructor:
Vern Williams
Class Size:
12-15 students
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750.00
ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING
This course is mainly for rising eighth, ninth, and tenth graders who would like to engage in high-level problem-solving up to the USAMO level. Problems will be selected from a variety of sources and problem-solving techniques will be developed and applied. Other topics of interest, such as advanced number theory, combinatorics, and advanced topics from geometry will be discussed. The student should have the ability to reason abstractly and the desire to solve challenging problems in order to be successful in this course.
We are planning to have two levels of APS. Dr. Ryan Grove is scheduled to instruct the more experienced students. He currently teaches problem-solving versions of Calculus and Post Calculus courses as well as Physics at BASIS Independent Mclean.
Students who were very successful in the Math Reasoning course and/or advanced math courses from CTY (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) or Stanford’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) should be prepared for this course. Acceptance to programs such as MathPath as well as a score of 90 or above on the AMC10/12 also serve as excellent predictors of success in this course.
Even though we will have two levels of APS, the entry-level section will be quite rigorous. Students will be assigned to their respective sections based on their mathematics course backgrounds and problem-solving experience.
SESSION II ONLY
July 22 – August 2
1 PM – 4 PM
Instructors:
Vern Williams and Dr. Ryan Grove
Class Size:
We will have two levels and will assign a maximum of 12 students to each class.
Place:
Meridian High School
121 Mustang Alley
Falls Church, VA 22043
$750
AwesomeMath Summer Program 2024
The AwesomeMath Summer Program is an intensive three-week online program for gifted students from around the globe. It is designed for bright middle and high school students who wish to sharpen their problem-solving skills and further their mathematics education. Many of our participants seek to improve their performance on contests such as AMC10/12, AIME, or USA(J)MO.
We are now accepting applications!
We offer three summer sessions:
Session 1: June 10th – June 28rd
Session 2: July 1st – July 19th
Session 3: July 22nd – August 9th
Follow the steps as outlined on the how to apply page
Application Deadlines
Regular Round 2 March 28
Late Round 1 April 25
Late Round 2 May 28
Learn More
Apply Now
Answers to Common Questions
Contact information: ad...@awesomemath.org
More info: https://cinfoshare.com/awesomemath-summer-program-2024/
Virginia Debate Academy: 2024 SUMMER CLASSES
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
Camp Location: 3460 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA’s low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft and find their voice!
Introduction to Competitive Debate
July 8 – July 12
9 AM – 2 PM
Students with 0-1 years of debate experience
Students will participate in lectures, games, workshops, and debates to learn case construction, rebuttal, framework, and crossfire techniques. Debaters will research unique and challenging topics that are debated on the competitive circuit. High performing students are welcomed to take the advanced course after completing this class. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Advanced Debate Course: Public Forum
July 15- July 19
9 AM – 4 PM
Debaters with at least two years of competitive experience.
Seasoned debaters will participate in Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, speaking, and debate capabilities. Our unique curriculum—covering traditional and progressive styles—will provide debaters with the critical thinking skills, research ability, and institutional knowledge to excel in local, state, and national circuit. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $500
Special Topics in Debate, Online Class
Saturday;
August 6 – 27
10 AM – 12 PM
All Students
Debaters will participate in sessions each Saturday during August, which will cover advanced topics. They will learn additional research and critical thinking skills. Our sessions will also have deep dives into popular topic areas, like international relations and economics. The course is taught by VDA directors, based on their previous work with national circuit debaters and undergraduate students.
Class tuition: $250
Private Coaching
For students that cannot attend camp dates or are looking for coaching during the season, private tutor sessions are available. Tutor schedules are flexible.
Curriculum
Virginia Debate Academy’s teaching team is composed of 7x Virginia State Champions that are dedicated to creating similar success for their students. Our instructors have success on the local, state, and national circuit in their respective debating and coaching careers. Current and former VDA teachers hold degrees from or are studying fields pertinent to competitive debate at top colleges. Our unique curriculum was developed by coaches who have experience or are career professionals at elite consulting and public policy firms.
At VDA, we understand how impactful speech and debate can be in a student’s academic and professional life. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with core skills they can use in their personal and later professional lives, even if they do not pursue a competitive team at their respective institution.
During camp, students participate in lectures, workshops, Socratic seminars, games, mock debates, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. They research and present on different topics, including past and present resolutions debated on the competitive circuit. Our low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to learn and practice the material. Students receive individualized feedback from instructors on their work, in addition to their classmates’ responses.
Introduction to Competitive Debate Schedule
Day 1
Introduction to Competitive Debate
Constructing a Debate Case
Fundamentals of Research/Cards
Resolution
Position Paper Topic Selection
Day 2
Fundamentals of the Rebuttal Speech
Crossfire
Position Paper Presentation
Debate Preparation
Day 3
Strategizing the Second Half of the Debate
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Mock Debate
Debate Preparation
Day 4
Review
Weighing Revisited
Evidence Comparison
Round Strategy
Debate Preparation
Day 5
Debate tournament
Advanced Debate Schedule
Day 1
Advanced Casing
- Building a narrative
- Toulmin model of argumentation
Round Strategy
Statistics in Debate
- Post hoc errors
Resolution
Day 2
Advanced Weighing
- Metaweighing
Advanced Summary/final focus
Strategizing The Rebuttal and Logical Rebuttals
Debate Preparation
Day 3
Judge adaptation/judge Psychology
Philosophical Concepts in Debate
Public Speaking – speaking fast, well
Debate Preparation
Day 4
Review
Kritiks in Debate
Crossfire Revisited
Debate Preparation
Day 5
Debate Tournament
Middle School Students:
Since 2015, VDA has worked with a number of middle schools—including Rachel Carson Middle School and Nysmith School for the Gifted—in the northern Virginia area. VDA instructors have worked closely with coaches, parents, and students to improve local debate programs, including establishing a program at Franklin Middle School. In addition to students attending our summer and winter camps and receiving private coaching, we have conducted mock tournaments, team coaching, case review, and provided input on team selection. Our students have won the Middle School National Championship and gone on to captain their High School debate teams. VDA’s continued work in the region helps us prepare middle school students for their competitive team tryouts and circuit.
Middle school and introductory courses cover all of the fundamentals of competitive debate, including public speaking, topic analysis, argumentation, research, critical thinking, and more. VDA students are introduced to basic research skills and source analysis. During our writing sessions, students have the opportunity to practice source integration, argumentative writing, in addition to practicing the many other areas covered in class.
Parliamentary and public forum formats are used for mock debates, the most common formats on the competitive circuit. VDA students work with high school topics, allowing them to explore important and challenging topics and issues. Through mock and impromptu debates, extemporaneous speaking activities, evidence and crossfire workshops, students will have the opportunity to research a variety of topics of their interest.
High School Students:
VDA has conducted similar work with high schools in the state. Students from successful programs—Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Oakton High School, Chantilly High School, Broad Run High School, Walt Whitman High School, and more—regularly attend or receive private coaching at VDA. Like our instructors, these students bring a breadth of experience on the local, state, and national circuit that improves the learning environment for the class. VDA has also taught coaches in the northern Virginia region, and our instructors have run debate teams at local schools. Such experience gives VDA faculty special insight into the competitive circuit on the local, state, and national circuit.
Our high school course covers all of the fundamentals of debate, including public speaking, effective questioning and note-taking, critical thinking, research, and more. Students will research interesting topic areas related to debate, develop position papers and speeches on challenging moral and policy questions, and complete multiple mock debates throughout the week. Students will also be introduced to both traditional and progressive debate styles.
Students in our varsity courses will build on their knowledge in the aforementioned areas and experience on the competitive circuit to hone their skills. VDA’s advanced courses dive deeper into specific forms of argumentation, speaking and case-writing techniques, research, and critical thinking activities to help students succeed on the local, state, and national circuit. VDA uniquely provides students the opportunity to learn from teachers that have professional experience in public speaking and public policy.
VDA participants often have national circuit and debate camp experience. Our students speak about their experiences at other national camps and tournaments, enriching the learning environment.
VDA alumni have championed Varsity and Junior Varsity WACFL Metrofinals, the Virginia State Championship tournament, the Middle School National championship, and reached outrounds at top national invitational tournaments.
