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DATE
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TIME
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EVENT
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GRADE
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SITE
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1/10/09
|
8:00
am-5:00 pm
|
Black College Expo*
Historically
Black Colleges & Universities college fair.
|
ALL/Parents
|
LA
Convention Center
|
|
1/17/09
|
9:30
am-1:00 pm
|
YBS Teen Summit #1*
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
This
summit provides students an opportunity to discuss issues
pertaining to teens and society in an open forum.
There will also be sessions for parents on current
issues facing their teens.
|
ALL/Parents
|
Cal Poly Pomona
|
|
TBD
|
10:00
am -2:00 pm
|
Bruin Experience Speaker
Series #3
This
speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students
for careers in all fields and demystify the university and
professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(3 of 7 sessions)
|
12th
|
UCLA
|
|
1/24/09
|
9:00
am –
1:00
pm
|
Public Speaking Workshop
This
workshop is designed to teach scholars the fundamentals of
public speaking. Curriculum taught by Toastmasters, Intl.
|
All
|
TBD
|
|
1/31/09
|
9:00
am-
2:00
pm
|
Exploring College: Westmont College
Scholars
will be given the opportunity to meet current college students,
faculty and attend college informational sessions.
|
10th
-12th
|
Westmont
College
|
|
2/7/09
|
9:00
am –
1:00
pm
|
Writing Workshop
This
workshop will teach students how to improve their writing
skills. Students will be divided according to grade level.
Students will learn all fundamentals of successful essay writing.
|
All
Mandatory
Parent Mtg.
|
TBD
|
|
TBD
|
10:00
am -2:00 pm
|
Bruin Experience Speaker
Series #4
This
speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students
for careers in all fields and demystify the university and
professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(4 of 7 sessions)
|
12th
|
UCLA
|
|
2/21/09
|
8:00
am-4:00 pm
|
Black History Celebration
& Super Quiz XV*
Annual
scholar competition focusing on historical, scientific and
cultural contributions of African Americans to the world of
science, literature, and the arts.
Competitors are YBS students.
All scholars may participate
in the SuperQuiz, call the YBS office for more information
and/or registration materials.
|
All
|
LMU
|
|
2/28/09
|
9:00
am -1:00 pm
|
Exploring Summer Programs
/Internships
Provides
scholars with information on special opportunities for summer
academic programs, internships and advantages of concurrent
enrollment at community colleges.
High School to College:
Final Preparation
Are
you ready for the transition to college? Get all of your questions
answered.
|
9-11th
12th
|
TBD
|
|
3/7/09
|
9:00
am -12:00 pm
|
Math & Science: The
Way of the World
Students
will learn about the day to day uses of Math and Science in
this interactive workshop.
|
All
|
CSUF
|
|
TBD
|
10:00
am -12:30 pm
|
Bruin Experience Speaker
Series #5
This
speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students
for careers in all fields and demystify the university and
professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(5 of 7 sessions)
|
12th
|
UCLA
|
|
3/21/09
|
9:00
am -1:30 pm
|
Family Conference
This conference is designed to increase Scholars’
and parents’ knowledge of many aspects of college preparation.
A health/wellness awareness component will be offered.
|
All
& Parents
|
CSULB
|
|
3/28/09
|
8:00
am -1:30 pm
|
Inside Southern California Edison*
This
annual conference will give students an inside view of Southern
California Edison. Students
will learn about careers, corporate protocol, and work ethics. This session will be lead by SCE corporate managers and executives.
|
ALL
|
SCE
|
|
March
2009-April 2009 TBD
|
8:00
am –
1:00
pm
|
SAT Strategy Session
This
5 week strategy session is designed to assist scholars in
mastering the SAT reasoning test. Sessions will be taught
by Ivy West Educational Services. Co-Sponsored by The Lullaby
Guild.
|
11th
|
LMU
|
|
4/4/09
|
9:00
am -1:00 pm
|
Choosing Your Path to Travel—Disney
Scholars will explore
career options College of
Design
& learn more
about the path from college to career.
Sponsored by the Walt Disney Company
|
All
|
TBD
|
|
4/18/09
|
8:30
am -12:30 pm
|
Finance and Investing
This workshop is designed to teach students
the fundamentals of financial literacy. Topics will include:
banking, credit, and investing. Co Sponsored by Los Angeles
Urban League and AKA Sorority, Marina Del Rey Alumni Chapter.
|
All
|
LAUL
|
|
TBD
|
10:00
am -2:00 pm
|
Bruin Experience Speaker
Series #6
This
speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students
for careers in all fields and demystify the university and
professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(6 of 7 sessions)
|
12th
|
UCLA
|
|
4/20/09-
Monday
|
5:30
pm-7:30 pm
|
Academic Advising
This workshop is designed to assist scholars
in preparing their academic profile as they matriculate to
the next grade level. Students will receive group academic
advising.
|
9th
-11th
&
Parents
|
YBS
Office
|
|
4/25/09-4/26/09
|
Overnite
Event
|
Sonoma State College Tour*
Overnight
weekend trip to allow students to tour Sonoma State University,
meet students, faculty and staff.
BACK
BY POPULAR DEMAND!
|
10th
& 11th
|
SSU
|
|
TBD
|
10:00
am -2:00 pm
|
Bruin Experience Speaker
Series #7
This
speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students
for careers in all fields and demystify the university and
professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(7 of 7 sessions)
|
12th
|
UCLA
|
|
5/16/09
|
9:00
am -1:00 pm
|
Exploring College Culture: TBD
|
|
TBD
|
|
5/30/09
|
9:00
am-
1:30
pm
|
YBS Teen Summit #2*
This
teen summit provides students an opportunity to discuss issues
pertaining to teens and society in an open forum.
|
ALL
|
TBD
|
|
5/31/09
or
6/7/09
|
1:00
pm-5:00 pm
|
Celebration of Achievement*
The
premiere event of the year!
Graduation ceremony and student recognition.
|
ALL/Parents
|
LMU
|
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