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wsu prep's handbook

Manual de 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP en Español  

 

Table of Contents

Calendar

June

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

2) 

3) 

4)

5)Y1 Field Trip

Bowling 12-2:20

9)

10)

11)  Y2 Field Trip

Natural History Museum 12:30-4:30

Late Pick-up 

12)

16) No Prep

17)

18)

19)Y3 Field Trip

Toads

12-2:20

23)

24)

25)

26) Y1 Field Trip

Hill Aerospace Museum 12-3

Late Pick-up 
 

July

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

30)

1) 

2)

3) Y2 Field Trip

Ice Skating 12-2:20

7)

8)

9) 

10) Y3 Field Trip

Seaquest 12-2:30

Late Pick-up 

14)

15)

16)

17) Last Day of PREP
 

 

Graduation will be Friday July 18, 2025

For all field trips/ teacher activities students must have: 

  1. Closed toe shoes
  2. Water bottle 
  3. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP T-Shirt
  4. Sunscreen
  5. Hat (if we will be outside)

Class Schedule 

Year One Schedule

8:40 – 8:50…….…...Roll Call

9:00–9:50…….……..Career Awareness Speaker

10:00–11:00.…………Class #1

11:05–11:45.………….Lunch 

11:50–12:50.…………Class #2

12:55-1:55…….……..Class #3

2:00-2:30……………Teacher office hours

Years Two and Three Schedule

8:40–8:50…….……Roll Call

9:00–9:50…….……Career Awareness Speaker

10:00–11:00.……….Class #1

11:05-12:05 ………..Class #2

12:10-12:50 ………..Lunch 

12:55-1:55…….……Class #3

2:00-2:30………….Teacher office hours

Year One Thursday Field Trip Schedule

8:40–8:50…….…..Roll Call

9:00–9:40…….…..Class #1

9:45–10:25.………Class #2

10:30-11:10.………Class #3

11:15-11:45………..Lunch 

12:00- 2:30………Field Trip

Years Two and Three Thursday Field Trip Schedule 

8:40–8:50…….…..Roll Call

9:00–9:40…….…..Class #1

9:45–10:25.………Class #2

10:30-11:10.………Class #3

11:15-11:45………..Lunch 

12:00- 2:30………Field Trip

 

Attendance

Due to the challenging material being taught, it is highly recommended that students do not miss any days of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP. However, each student is allowed up to four excused absences. To excuse an absence, please email us at wsuprep@weber.edu or provide a written note signed by a parent/guardian to a Site Coordinator.

Transportation

Each student is responsible for transportation to and from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP daily.

Staff members will meet students in Parking Lot A2 each morning and remain with them in the afternoon until 2:45 PM. Please note that there will be no supervision available before 8:30 AM or after 3:15 PM.

Students may also choose to ride The Ogden Express (OGX) bus, which is free of charge.


 

Direction to drop off and pick up locations

Noorda Engineering Building
1465 Edvalson Street
Ogden, Utah 84408

Students should be dropped off and picked up in the designated area in Parking Lot A2.

Pick-up times may vary on field trip days, depending on the location and traffic. Parents will receive reminders and updates about field trip details via the Remind app at the start of the week.

 

Mid-Day Pickup

If a mid-day pickup is necessary, parents should call ahead at 801-626-7553 or email us at wsuprep@weber.edu to notify the staff. A Program Assistant will escort the student to meet their parent. Parents picking up students early can park in the A2 Parking Lot. Please ensure your emergency flashers are turned on after parking to avoid receiving a ticket from parking services.

Late Drop-off

A staff member will be available at the drop-off location each morning until 8:50 AM. If a student arrives after this time, they should proceed to Room 014 on Floor 0 of the Noorda Engineering Building and check in with the staff.

Please note that drop-off and pick-up times may vary on Thursday field trip days. Parents and students will be informed of any schedule changes. It is crucial to arrive on time for field trips to ensure your child does not miss the bus.

Lunch Time Procedures

91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP students will have a 40-minute lunch break each day.

Field Trips/Teacher Activities

Field trips and special events will be held on Thursdays.

Each year will include two field trips during the six-week summer program.

For students not attending field trips, hands-on activities will be conducted on the Weber State campus. These activities, planned by teachers, are designed to complement and enhance the classroom curriculum.

Curriculum

Year 1

Logic and its Application to Mathematics: Compound statements, truth tables, elementary set theory, Boolean algebra, and switching networks

Introduction to Engineering: Introduction to the engineering profession; measurements, simple mechanics, work-energy and engineering design, in-class laboratory demonstrations of engineering principles and team designs of bridges, towers, gliders, and more

Topics in Problem Solving 1: Problem solving as a method of inquiry and its application so students can use problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content, formulate problems, develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, verify and interpret results, generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations, and acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully

Year 2

Algebraic Structures: Study of groups, rings, and fields using systems of integers and rational numbers as models, as well as the derivation of algebraic properties of these systems

Introduction to Physics: Mechanics, units and physical quantities, equilibrium of a particle, motion of a straight line, Newton’s Second Law, motion in a plane, work and energy, inertia and momentum, electricity, and magnetism, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, potential, direct current circuits, magnetic fields, and capacitors in series and parallel

Topics in Problem Solving 2: Problem solving as a method of inquiry and its application so students can use problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content, formulate problems, develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, verify and interpret results, generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations, and acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully

Year 3

Technical Writing: Clear and persuasive technical reports using word processing software and graphics techniques, original research, logic, invention, assessment of purpose and audience, organization and development, revision, editing, style, grammar, and mechanics

Probability and Statistics: Basic probability theory - counting procedures, addition and multiplication rules, independence; Probability models - binomial, Poisson, exponential, and normal; Descriptive statistics - tables and charts, measures of center and spread; Analytical statistics - confidence intervals for means and proportions; test of hypothesis for means and proportions; simple regression; how to collect, organize, and evaluate data; analyze, conjecture, and build arguments based on data analysis; and ability to sort, analyze, and interpret numerical data using statistical software

Computer Science: Software Development Life Cycle; important programming aspects; and how to storyboard, design and code their own computer game

Grading Policy

All quizzes, tests, and assignments will be assessed to determine the student’s overall grade for each course. If a student has an overall failing average of all of his/her classes, that student will not be invited to return for 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP the following year. Grades will be distributed after the program ends. Each course has an instructor and an assigned Program Assistant (PA) available to help students with assignments and coursework. 

Cheating and Plagiarism

91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP treats all instances of cheating and plagiarism with the utmost level of seriousness and recognizes all students as responsible for their actions. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP has the right to investigate any work for a grade if they suspect that cheating or plagiarism has occurred. Cheating can include copying from another student’s test, quiz, or assignment without teacher's approval of collaboration, collaborating with another person during a test without a teacher’s approval, permitting any other person to take the test for you, or copying answers directly from a website. Plagiarism includes the unacknowledged use of another person’s work/ideas. This includes purchased, borrowed, and copied papers. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP’s cheating and plagiarism policy will be enforced by 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP teachers and staff. Students suspected of cheating will receive a verbal or written warning. Students found cheating will have their grades reduced by 10 points and may not be invited back to participate in future 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP camps.

Student Code of Conduct

91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP is dedicated to providing an excellent summer program for high-achieving 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. To accomplish this goal students are expected to behave responsibly at all times to promote a safe, fun, and healthy environment for all participants.
91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP students are expected to:

Safety

Dress Code

Corrective Measures

Corrective measures used will be dependent upon the nature of the behavior, the frequency, and the degree to which the student is willing to try to correct undesirable behavior. Except for serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct, corrective measures will normally begin at a minimal level and then proceed to more serious levels. Most behavior concerns will be handled in the following manner:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Written warning and parents will receive a phone call
  3. After a written warning a student and parent meeting with the Program Manager will be scheduled
  4. A warning that occurs after a parent meeting will result in the student’s dismissal from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP

Communicable Diseases

For the health of all our participants, parents are required to notify the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP director of all communicable diseases your child may have contracted (i.e. chicken pox, head lice, pinkeye, etc.). Specific information will be kept confidential; however, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP must notify all participants of the situation.

Medication

The legal issues involved with students taking prescribed medication while at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP prevent our staff from storing or distributing medications (including administering EpiPens). Please make arrangements for the student to schedule taking their medication before or after attending 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP. If your child requires medication during the program hours, please inform site coordinators.

Special Nutrition Needs and Allergies

Please make sure that students are aware of their individual nutrition needs and allergies. Parents should inform 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP site coordinators if the needs are serious. These needs can be printed on the back of the student’s ID badge, if necessary.

Sick Students

Students who arrive sick or begin to feel sick at any time during 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP will be asked to sit in the Outreach office until parents can pick up the student. Parents will be notified via phone call of their child’s condition.

First Aid/911

If a student is injured while attending 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP, an incident report will be filled out and parents notified. In the event of a serious injury, 911 will be called, first aid will be administered, and parents will be notified immediately. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP will not transport any student in a personal vehicle. An ambulance will be called in the event of an emergency. 91¶ÌÊÓƵ is not responsible for medical costs including hospital bills, ambulance fees, etc. related to injuries requiring special medical
attention.

Student Supervision

Under no conditions are students allowed to wander off on their own on 91¶ÌÊÓƵ campus during 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP program hours. Once the student is checked into the program each day, they will be required to stay with the group to which they are assigned. Leaving the assigned group may result in dismissal from the program. If the student is considered missing, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ PREP staff will notify parents to come to campus to assist in the search for the missing student. Campus police will be
notified and an incident report will be written and filed by 91¶ÌÊÓƵ campus personnel.

Cell Phones

We kindly ask that children keep their phones away during the program to ensure they can fully engage with activities and connect with their peers. This program is designed to encourage participation, creativity, and friendship building activities that are hard to do through a screen! We understand kids have plenty of time to enjoy their phones at home, so we hope they’ll take this opportunity to make the most of their time here.