VA CyberCamp 2016 Student Application Packet

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your student is applying to participate in an exciting summer science-technology-engineering-mathematics (STEM) program called VA CyberCamp 2016. The VA CyberCamp 2016 is grant funded by the Virginia Department of Education and sponsored in partnership with the Norfolk State University Computer Science Department.

VA CyberCamp is designed to promote awareness of career opportunities in cybersecurity . Students in VA CyberCamp 2016 will learn basic programming and coding while exploring concepts of electricity, circuits, and networks. Students will also research and discuss current cybersecurity events .

Dates & Location for VA CyberCamp 2016: (Your student must be available for all three weeks)

July 18 – August 4 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at I.C. Norcom High School

Transportation/Food:

Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge!!

Bus Transportation to and from I.C. Norcom High School will be provided daily.Transportation for field trips will also be provided free of charge.

Cost: FREE

Process and Contact:

Please have your student complete this application packet and send them to the address provided on the second page of this packet.

If you have any questions, please contact: Daron Moore, VA CyberCamp Director (o) 757 393 5442 or (c) 757 477-6551

Daron.moore@pps.k12.va.us

Student Name: ____________________________________________

Age & School/Grade: _______________________________________

Student’s Address: _________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________ T-Shirt Size: _____________

Email Address: ______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________

Teacher Recommendations: Your application Packet must include two current teacher recommendations (preferably from your math, science, or technology teachers). Recommendations will include comments regarding your academics, learning style, classroom behavior, an ability to think abstractly, persistence, maturity, and creativity. Two blank forms are part of this packet.

Student Essay: Your application packet must include a one-page essay on how you perceive you will benefit from attending VA CyberCamp 2016. The essay may also include comments about your academic achievements and your interest in STEM pursuits.

The deadline to receive an application packet is Friday, May 13, 2016. All applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel of the partnering organizations. Final program participants will be chosen and notified by Friday, May 20, 2016.

Please submit your application packet to: Portsmouth Public Schools

Office of SciencesMrs. Laura Nelson

3651 Hartford StreetPortsmouth, VA 23707

VA CyberCamp 2016 Teacher Recommendation Form

Student Name: __________________________________________________________

Teacher Name: ___________________________________________________________

Teacher’s Email: __________________________________________________________

School Name & Phone Number: _____________________________________________

The student listed above is applying to attend VA CyberCamp 2016 a STEM summer camp sponsored in partnership with Norfolk State University. This student is asking for you to serve as a reference.

How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________

In what capacity? __________________________________________________________

Please rate the student’s ability in the following areas:

Excellent Good Fair PoorAcademicsReliabilityEnthusiasmPeople SkillsSelf-ConfidenceLeadershipCreativity

Comments:

______ I do recommend the applicant for participation in VA CyberCamp 2016.

______ I do not recommend the applicant for participation in VA CyberCamp 2016.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _______________________

VA CyberCamp 2016 Student Application Essay

Please provide a one page essay on how you perceive you will benefit from attending VA CyberCamp 2016. The essay may also include comments about your academic achievements and your interest in STEM pursuits.

Requirements: 250 word limit, typed in a 12 point font. Your essay may be attached to this form.