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Multicultural Summer Honors Program

Thank you to all the families who submitted an application! Decisions have been emailed to all families.   

REGISTRATION for the Multicultural Summer Honors Program is March 2-14. The registration link will be shared with families once they have communicated to our office that they accept the scholarship offered. Please call our office (505.858.8811) to inform us of your decision.

Albuquerque Academy’s Multicultural Summer Honors Program is a six-week summer program for academically talented and motivated African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American, and other students. Students in the third or fourth grades may apply. Up to 100 students are selected for this scholarship program that fosters a joy of learning and an appreciation for other cultures. Summer Honors scholarship recipients are introduced to Albuquerque Academy through academically challenging courses that not only encourage critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, but also enhance and refine each student’s proficiency in core subjects.

Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program
Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Summer Honors Program

What do students do at the Multicultural Summer Honors Program?

  • Culture Through the Arts: Students study Native American, African American, Hispanic, and other cultures from a unique anthropological perspective that emphasizes hands-on projects and the joy of creative self-expression. This course deepens students’ awareness of their own cultures while encouraging them to grow in their understanding of other cultures.
  • Math: Students receive grade and/or skill-appropriate math enrichments.
  • Writing, Reading & Literature Workshop: Based on the highly successful National Writing Project and Six Traits of Writing models, this workshop emphasizes reading and writing as integrated activities to develop independent writers.

Program Hours (NEW: Full Day Option)

New in Summer 2022: A full-day option! 

8:10-12:05 p.m. REQUIRED

  • Math (one period)
  • Culture Through the Arts (one period)
  • Writing, Reading, and Literature Workshop (two periods)

12:05-3:30 p.m. OPTIONAL, includes lunch period (12:05-12:40 p.m.)

  • Half Day + Period 5 (ends at 1:30 p.m.)
  • Half Day + Periods 5 & 6 (ends at 2:30 p.m.)
  • Full Day (Periods 5, 6 & 7, ends at 3:30 p.m.)

Tuition

Students receive tuition-based scholarships equal to the cost of seven Think Summer class periods ($1,890) plus Extended Care. All students accepted to the program will receive a partial scholarship. Full scholarships are intended to support students from families of limited financial means. To be considered for a full scholarship, a child must be enrolled in or eligible to participate in the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Documentation of NSLP enrollment or your family’s income for the 2020 tax year must be submitted in your child’s application packet by the deadline.

Admission

Summer Honors scholarship recipients are selected by the applicable Albuquerque Academy Multicultural Parent Council. Selections are based on academic performance, character ratings, teacher recommendation(s), and the applicant’s essay. Selections for acceptance and scholarships will be announced no later than March 2, 2022.

A student may attend the Multicultural Summer Honors Program only once.

Class Size

Classes are kept small to facilitate student-teacher interactions and to give students the opportunity to receive individual attention.

Transportation

Students must provide their own transportation to Albuquerque Academy and agree to attend and fully participate in all aspects of the six-week program.

Health & Safety

Albuquerque Academy’s safety protocols meet or exceed DOH/PED requirements. We are monitoring COVID-safe practices with communication and guidance from:

  • New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Related Links:

  • Think Academy
  • Think Summer
  • ThinkIt!
  • Multicultural Summer Honors Program
  • May Center

Questions? For more information about this outreach program for academically strong current 3rd and 4th graders, please feel free to contact us.

Think Academy Programs Hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Our office is currently closed to in-person meetings. Please contact us by email or phone.

Peter J Gloyd, MBA, M.Ed.
Interim Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Gloyd@aa.edu
(505) 858-8824

Jenna Loya
Business Operations Specialist
Summer_Mail@aa.edu
(505) 858-8811

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