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TAITAITAMA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICAN SAMOA
AND
AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GEAR UP AMERICAN SAMOA PROGRAM

JUNE 13 TO JULY 1, 2011
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A total of 200 students from the BGCAS and 200 students from GUAS attended the Summer 2011 Academy of their choice, providing they register and are selected by the BGCAS and the GUAS Office.  The three week Academy was offered Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 10:30 am for the BGCAS students and 9:30 am to 12 noon for the GUAS students.  The Academies were:  Math Trek, Autodesk, Pre-SAT, Reading & Writing, Graphic Arts, Music, Read Aloud, Robotics, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.

• PRE-SAT ACADEMY:  (GUAS Students)

The PRE-SAT Academy is for GUAS students who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in taking the SAT college entry exam.  The PRE-SAT Academy will be held at the ASCC Classroom #26 for group of 25 GUAS students for three weeks providing the students 3 hours per day SAT training session. 

GOALS:  Students will gain an understanding of the importance of the SAT Reasoning Test.  Students will learn about taking the SAT by covering the exam format, timing, and scoring of the test, as well as developing test taking skills.

OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:

The Math Trek Academy is for students who wish to advance their Math, Algebra and Geometry skills and knowledge.  The Math Trek Academy will be held at the ASCC Trades and Technology Division (TTD).  GUAS will host a group of 50 students and will provide 3 hours a day assistive technology learning advance Algebra session for three weeks.  GUAS/BGCAS will also provide 1 hour per day Math Trek training for 50 BGCAS students during the 3-week Summer Academy to basic math and pre-Algebra technology learning.

THE GOAL:  To provide Math skills training through assistive technology programs for students who desire to enhance their skills and knowledge from basic math to advance to Algebra I and Geometry.  The Math Trek Academy will be using Math Trek Basic Math, Algebra I and Geometry Tiling computer software. 

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

Twenty five students will be given a 3 hour hands on training session per day for three weeks.  The Autodesk training will be held at the ASCC TTD Computer Lab.  The training will be taught by the GUAS Systems Manager and will cover basic drafting and mechanical engineering designs using 3dx Max Autodesk software program.

THE GOAL:  To provide students with an introductory vocational technology program “Autodesk Inventor and 3ds Max” that teaches advance mechanical and drafting technology skills and knowledge.

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

Twenty five students per week will be given a 1 hour hands on training session per day.  The Graphic Arts training will be held in the ASCC TTD Computer Lab.  The training will be taught by the GUAS Systems Manager and will cover basic art by using the Paintbrush software program.  Students will be given the opportunity to practice their Paintbrush skills by drawing 6 pre-designed drawings.

THE GOAL:  To provide students with an introductory technology art training program.  The paintbrush program will teach the students the basic computer technology usage skills and knowledge.

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
1.   Demonstrate basic technology skills i.e., computer start up procedures and Paintbrush  
Software program;
2.   Maneuver and demonstrate skills in learning basic computer skills;
3.   Participate and present to the class their Art projects.

The Reading and Writing Academy is for students who wish to advance their Writing and Reading skills and knowledge.  The Reading & Writing Academy will be held at the ASCC Classroom #27.  GUAS will host a group of 25 students for three weeks and will provide 3 hours a day training seminar.  25 BGCAS student received one hour per day for the three week Academy. 

THE GOAL:  This session will teach the importance of Reading and Writing emphasizing on reading comprehension frameworks; the importance of visualization during the reading process and how to maximize writing skills based on the direct teaching of a framework for writing skills that focuses on syntax, developing sentences; and writing paragraphs and essays. 

OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:

Students will be given the opportunity to experience the technological and mechanical ability to Robotics l Technology training program.  25 GUAS students will be given a three weeks, 3 hour hands on training session per day.  50 BGCAS students will be given a three week one hour per day Robotic Training.  The Robotics training will be held in the ASCC TTD Electronics Lab, the training will be taught by the ASCC Electronics Instructor and BGCAS Coordinators.   

THE GOAL:  To provide students with the introductory hands on Robotics training which will include respect for basic electronic tools, assembling a simple Robotic vehicle and operations of the Robotic vehicle.  BGCAS will be given the basic knowledge of Robotics operations of BGCAS Race Cars.   

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

BGCAS students will be given EMS First Aid training by experienced LBJ EMS First Aid staff members.  50 BGCAS students will be given one hour per day for the 3 week Academy.  Basic life-saving skills as well as proper life behavior habits was the major emphasis of the training.  Students practice CPR and basic life saving skills.

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

The Music Academy is for any BGCAS student who wishes to join BGCAS choral singing group.  The Music Academy will be held at the ASCC Music Training Room.  BGCAS/GUAS will host a group of 40 students for three weeks and will provide 4 hours per day Music training seminar. 

THE GOAL:  This session will help enhance student’s skill and talents to the joy of choral group singing.  A number of selected songs will be practice which will be performed at the Summer Academy Closing Ceremony.

OBJECTIVES: 
Students will be able to:

25 students participated in the Marine Science Academy in partnership with the AS Department of Marine Wildlife Resources.  The Marine Science Academy will discuss the importance of our marine life ecosystem to include Fisheries, Wildlife and law enforcement in protecting our environment as well as to discuss the potential threat of global warming.  The Marine Science Academy will involve traveling to a coral reef location to explore and conduct educational activities.

THE GOAL:   To increase the student’s awareness by understanding the magnitude of American Samoa’s marine wildlife resources.  Students will observe and discuss the vocational skills and responsibilities tasked by the Dept. of Marine and Wildlife resources.
OBJECTIVE:
Students will be able to:
1.         Identify agencies whose task is to monitor Fisheries, Wildlife, Environmental Enforcement and off shore data;
2.         Understand and discuss the importance of caring for our island’s marine resources;
3.         Observe and identify the delicate coral reef;
4.         Gain a greater understanding of the marine wildlife ecosystem.

BGCAS/GUAS with the partnership of four athletic sports organizations provided four sports programs for all 200 BGCAS students.  The Island Wide Volleyball Association, FIFA, Launiusaelua and AS Softball Association together with their coaches and volunteers provided a daily sports training for 50 BGCAS students attending each of the four sports. 

GOAL:  Teach students the basic rules and the proper sport techniques of each individual sport activity:  Softball, Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball.

OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:

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