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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | Project SMILE/GEAR UP |
| | (Mercer County Community College) |
| | Program began: 1999 - Students enrolled: 331 - Sponsored by: Mercer County Community College |
| Contact Information: |
| | Wayne P. Murray, Director |
| | P.O. Box B (North Broad and Academy Streets) |
| | Trenton, NJ 08690 |
| | Phone: (609) 586-4800, Extension 6578 |
| | Fax: (609) 695-8573 |
| | Email: murrayw@mccc.edu |
| | Web site: www.mccc.edu |
| Program Description: |
| | Project SMILE/GEAR UP is a program for 7th-12th grade studnets who live in Trenton and wish to participate in math, |
| | science, reading and computer classes that reinforce their classroom instruction. |
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| | Before being assigned to classes, students are tested and placed at appropriate levels. Classroom activities include |
| | lecture, lab, and practical experience with computers. Students also go on cultural enrichment field trips that help to |
| | develop their understanding of the world around them. |
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| | Tutoring and individual instruction is provided in subjects the students find difficult. Counseling provides the |
| | motivational tools to be successful in an academic environment. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| | Elementary, Middle or Secondary School |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 7th or 8th grade |
| | School(s) Served: Holland, Hedgepeth/Williams, King, Rivera, and Kilmer middle schools, Trenton High School |
| | School District: Trenton |
| | County or City Served: Mercer County |
| | Region served: Central NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Remedial |
| | Computer |
| | Accelerated |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Personal Counseling |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Mid |
| | Middle School Students |
| | Minorities |
| | First Generation |
| | 27 |
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20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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