Cape Cod Collaborative

& Barnstable Gateway ProgramBarnstable Public Schools

“ASLP”

Advanced Studies and Leadership

ProgramGil Newton, ASLP Director Kari Morse, Gateway Director

To provide a 3-week college like residential experience that emphasizes leadership

development and project oriented instruction in STEM areas and the humanities for high achieving students from the Cape Cod

Collaborative member districts.

ASLP Objective

Selection of Students

The top 15% of standardized testing were invited to apply for ASLP.

32 students will be chosen to represent Barnstable based on:

History of academic achievement Interest in subject area to be pursued Current teacher recommendations (2)

Application Process – Check List

Read Packet & Catalogue1st Draft Current Teacher Recommendations –

Kindly and clearly request – “practicing professional” Forms are submitted by teacher to Barnstable Gateway

Office Complete Teacher Recommendation Record

Final Draft – Criteria: Hand written in ink (not typed) Neat Seriousness of purpose and interest in the subject matter

to be pursued Within the space allotted

Application Process – Continued

$60 Application Fee to Cape Cod CollaborativeFinancial Aid – (4 scholarships)

Mrs. Peterson (Main Office, BIS) Mrs. McDonald (Guidance, BHS)

Submitting Application – Student Application Form Check for $60 Application Fee Teacher Recommendation Record Financial Aid Request (Optional)

Thank You Hand written note Hand deliver

ASLP Time Line

• November 30, 2015 Information Night• December 18, 2015 Applications Due• Month of January Application Review • February Acceptance Letters Sent from

Gateway Office• March ASLP Office contacts participants• April Parent Questionnaire and

initial $250 due to ASLP Office• May 20, 2016 Last Day for final payment of tuition• May 27, 2016 Health Forms Due• June 26th – July 15th 2016 ASLP

ASLP Fee:$60 Application Fee

$1240 for the full three-week residential program

Total: $1300 includes:

•Tuition

•Dorm Room

•Meals

•Activity Fee

•Accidental Insurance Premium

*4 scholarship funds available

Questions?