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Welcome  to  Gallaudet!

You  get  a  true  “JumpStart”  on  your  Gallaudet  experience  this  summer  being  involved  in  Academic  Success  or  the  New  

Signers  program.  

The  program  is  designed  for  students  like  you  who  want  to  improve  their  signing  skills  or  learning  strategies  in  English  and  Math.  You  will  also  have  the  opportunity  to  learn  more  about  Gallaudet,  Deaf  Culture,  and  Washington,  D.C.  

Who  will  be  here  during  JumpStart?  We  will  have  instructors,  peer  counselors,  staff,  and  a  graduate  intern.  We  are  expecLng  over  30  new  signers  and  academic  success  students.  We  also  have  about  40  family  members  coming  to  the  Family  OrientaLon  Program.  

I  want  to  thank  our  graduate  intern,  Elicia  Varnado  for  coming  up  with  this  idea  for  a  newsleUer  for  you.  She  felt  it  was  important  that  you  have  something  to  read  before  you  arrive  and  when  you  come  on  July  19th,  you  will  receive  a  weekly  newsleUer  with  program  news  unLl  August  25th.  

I  will  wait  unLl  the  next  newsleUer  to  share  more.  You  can  always  email  JumpStart@gallaudet.edu  for  any  quesLons  you  may  have.  

Have  a  great  summer!  

Darian  BurwellDirector  of  Student  Success  

“Teachers  open  the  door,  but  you  must  enter  by  yourself.”  -­‐-­‐-­‐  Chinese  Proverb

 JumpStart  NewsleUer                                  

Rachelle  Se)ambrinoProgram  Coordinator

July  2010

Taye  AkinolaProgram  Coordinator/Graphic  Designer

Elicia  VarnadoGraduate  Intern

Stephanie  JohnsonProgram  Assistant

Jimmy  GardnerProgram  Assistant

JumpStart  Staff

Maria  WatersFaculty  Coordinator

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Richard Camacho New Signers

Be  paGent  with  yourselfLearn  with  a  good  aKtudeMake  new  friends  The  JumpStart  program  will  help  you  prepare  for  the  collegiate  environment  

Fernandes Contreas  Academic Success  

JumpStart  introduces  you  to  Gallaudet’s  diversityYou  will  learn  a  lot  

Ganna Turovets Academic Success

Enjoy  meeGng  new  peopleLearn  about  the  history  of  Gallaudet  University

Estrella Martinez New Signers

As  a  new  signer,  this  is  a  step  ahead  in  your  life  if  you  are  willing  to  learnClasses  are  enjoyableBe  ready  for  the  collegiate  environmentJumpStart  helped  me  with  the  skills  to  be  independent.  You  will  learn  not  only  ASL,  but  also  about  Gallaudet’s  culture  You  will  make  new  friends,  of  course!

We  asked  some  of  last  year’s  JumpStart  students  about  their  experience.  Here  is  their  advice  to  you:

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Student  OrientaLon  ScheduleMonday,  July  19

9  a.m.  –  12  p.m.     ARRIVAL  DAY/RegistraLon         Student  Academic  Center  (SAC)                         (MulLpurpose  Room)

12:30  p.m.  –  1:30  p.m.   Welcome  Lunch  for  students  and  families  (no  charge)  Welcome  Presenta>on

1:30  p.m.  –  3  p.m.     Residence  Life  Policy/Alcohol  &  Drug         EducaLon  Program

3  p.m.  –  3:30  p.m.     Student  PanelSharing  Students’  College  Experience

3:45  p.m.  –  4  p.m.     Break

   4  p.m.  –  5  p.m.       Campus  Tour         GeEng  to  know  the  campus    

5  p.m.  –  6  p.m.     Dinner          

 

Tuesday,  July  20

8  a.m.  –  9  a.m.     Breakfast          9  a.m.  –  10  a.m.     Meet  your  Peer  Counselors        10  a.m.  –  12  p.m.   American  Sign  Language  (ASL)  Screening  &  English  and  Math  Placement  TesLng

12  p.m.  –  1  p.m.   Lunch    1  p.m.  –  4  p.m.   ASL  TesLng  &  English  and  Math  Placement  TesLng  4  p.m.  –  5  p.m.   Costa  Rica  Study  Tour/  Point  System  

5  p.m.  –  6  p.m.   Dinner

If  arriving  before  July  19th,  email  JumpStart@gallaudet.edu.

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Family  OrientaLon  ScheduleMonday,  July  19/Arrival  Day

9  a.m.  –  12  p.m.     ARRIVAL  DAY  and  RegistraLon       Student  Academic  Center  (MPR)

12:30  p.m.  –  1:30  p.m.   Welcome  Lunch  for  students  and  families  (no  charge)        

2  p.m.  –  3  p.m.     Program  Overview,  meet  the  faculty  and  staff

3  p.m.  –  3:30  p.m.     First  Year  Study  Tour  Costa  Rica  PresentaLon

3:30  p.m.  –  4:30  p.m.   Personal  Discovery        

Tuesday,  July  20

9:30  a.m.  –  10  a.m.     Academic  Advising/Tutorial  Services

10  a.m.  –  10:30  a.m.     Office  of  Students  with  DisabiliLes

10:30  a.m.  –  11  a.m.       Business  Services  (Meals,  Safety)

11  a.m.  –  11:30  p.m.     Residence  Life  (Residence  Halls)

11:30  a.m.  –  12  p.m.     Student  Accounts,  Financial  Aid

12  p.m.  –  1  p.m.     Lunch  on  your  own

1  p.m.  –  1:30  p.m.     Office  of  the  Ombuds

1:30  p.m.  –  2  p.m.     Hearing,  Speech  and  Language  Services

2  p.m.  –  2:30  p.m.     Student  Health  Services

2:30  p.m.  –  3:30  p.m.   “Leing  Go”

3:30  p.m.  –  4  p.m.     Wrap  Up  and  EvaluaLons

QuesLons/Need  help?Maria  Waters,  First  Year  Experience  Faculty  Coordinator,  SAC  1241

Maria.waters@gallaudet.edu  or  JumpStart@gallaudet.edu  (202)  651-­‐5802  (Voice)