Sandy Springs Education ForceCradle to College/Rising Panthers
Our Cradle to College program brings 5th graders from Dunwoody Springs Elementary School to Georgia State University's Perimeter campus.
5th graders from Dunwoody Springs Elementary School and 7th graders from Sandy Springs Charter Middle School · $13.00 per student
From sandyspringseducationforce.org/programs/mentoring-tutoring ↗About this program
This year, students participated in interactive learning in a chemistry lab and the Nursing Simulation Lab. They also learned about good dental hygiene, did a creative writing exercise in a college classroom and visited the observatory, library and Maker's Space. This year, 69 5th graders participated and the program also expanded to include 260 Sandy Springs Charter Middle School 7th graders. They enjoyed an introduction to GSU, attended a mini-lecture and learned about student services and dual enrollment. This program serves 329 students and costs $13.00 per student.
Details
- Who
- 5th graders from Dunwoody Springs Elementary School and 7th graders from Sandy Springs Charter Middle School
- Where
- Georgia State University's Perimeter campus
- Cost
- $13.00 per student
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