Engineering

4-H Gateway Academy

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has developed a summer curriculum for Middle School students to introduce them to engineering concepts and careers. 

In Wisconsin UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development is coordinating 4-H Gateway Academies in selected school districts. 

The 4-H Gateway Academies are fully funded one week day camps for middle school students which include a hands-on project based curriculum, team building, meals, t-shirts, field trips.   The teachers have been trained in PLTW and use their skills and knowledge to engage middle school youth in a variety of activities. 4-H staff in the counties contribute team building activities and logistical assistance to the camp.

During the week, campers work together in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies to sample such disciplines as robotics, aeronautics and computer design.

The 4-H Gateway Academy is a joint venture of 4-H Youth Development, UW-Extension, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation, the Kern Family Foundation and local school districts.

4-H Gateway Academy Materials

2010 4-H Gateway Academy Locations This chart shows the locations for the 2010 Gateway Academies.

Sample 4-H Gateway Academy News Release This news release can be adapted and used in local papers or news letters to promote the 4-H Gateway Academy.

2010 4-H Gateway Academy Media ReleaseThis is another media release that can be adapted and used in local papers or news letters to promote the 4-H Gateway Academy.

2010 4-H Gateway Academy Registration Brochure This is a 2 page brochure that can be used to promote the 4-H Gateway Academy. in your county or school.

SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM -- Gateway Academy 2010This is a draft registration form that each site will adapt for their location. This form includes registration information, health information, a media waiver and a student behavior statement.

Sample Letter to Send to Families Interested in 4-H Gateway Academy This letter created by Tracy Strother might be adapted and sent to families who have expressed interest in the 4-H Gateway Academy.

Sample Letter to Send to Principals about 4-H Gateway Academies This letter created by Tracy Strother can be sent to principals in counties that are hosting 4-H Gateway Academies.

Open House Invitation This letter can be revised and sent to parents, school adminstrators, local legislators and others who might be invited to an Open House.

Letter Encouraging Families to Enroll in the 4-H Gateway Academy This letter can be sent to specific youth or families inviting them to enroll in the 4-H Gateway Academy.

Confirmation Letter for 4-H Gateway Academy Enrollment This letter can be sent to youth and families to confirm their enrollment and provide details on the upcoming 4-H Gateway Academy.

4-H Gateway Academy 2010 Site Registration This spreadsheet can be used to record the youth who register for a 4-H Gateway Academy.

Billing Information

2010 4-H Gateway Academy Expenses Form This spreadsheet can be used to record 4-H Gateway Academy expenses

. Billing and Ordering Procedures Billing and payment procedures for 2010 4-H Gateway Academies

Instructor Register for Payment Form Use this form to send the names, addresses and social security numbers of Gateway Academy teachers to Lori Murphy.. These must be submitted no later than May 1, 2010.

Evaluations

Youth EvaluationThis evaluation is for youth who participate in a 4-H Gateway Academy.

Parent EvaluationThis evaluation is for parents of youth who participate in a 4-H Gateway Academy.

Teacher EvaluationThis evaluation is for the teachers at a 4-H Gateway Academy.

These counties and schools are part of the 2010 4-H Gateway Academies in Wisconsin. 

2010 4-H Gateway Academy Sites

Argyle High School, Lafayette County

Burlington High School; Racine, Walworth and Kenosha Counties

DeLong Middle School, Eau Claire County

Fritsche Middle School, Milwaukee County

Green Bay Schools, Brown County

KTEC Charter School, Kenosha County

Lakeland Union High School, Minocqua, Oneida County

Little Wolf High School, Manawa, Waupaca County

Longfellow Middle School, LaCrosse County

New Glarus High School, Green County

New London High School, Waupaca County

New Richmond High School, St. Croix and Polk Counties

Prentice High School, Price County

River Valley Middle School, Spring Green; Iowa, Richland and Sauk Counties

Southwestern High School, Hazel Green, Grant County

Superior High School, Douglas County

Tomahawk High School, Lincoln County

Watertown High School, Dodge County

Wedgewood Park International School, Milwaukee County

Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, Wood County

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