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Junior AcademyHANDBOOK: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

SALLY RIDE SCIENCE JUNIOR ACADEMY HANDBOOK: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS

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CONTENTSSally Ride Science Junior Academy Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Meet Your Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Workshop Dates & Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Early Drop-Off and Late Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Pricing Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Absences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Drop-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Swag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Required Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Early Registration Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Accidents & Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Authorization Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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MissionJunior AcaDemY

The Sally Ride Science Junior Academy offers fascinating and fun learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) designed for students entering grades 6 through 12 during the 2018-2019 school year. During these classes and workshops, students assume the roles of space explorer, ocean engineer or computer scientist as they immerse themselves in hands-on projects. Top-notch STEAM instructors lead these classes and workshops, serving as both teachers and role models. The classes and workshops also incorporate real-life stories of vibrant women conducting research in each field. Their examples inspire students and help make STEAM careers more accessible.

TeamMeet Your

Tam O’Shaughnessy, Ph .D ., Executive DirectorTam O’Shaughnessy is cofounder and executive director of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego. She grew up in California and played professional tennis from 1971 to 1974. She earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology from Georgia State University. After receiving her Ph.D. in school psychology from UC Riverside, she became a professor in that field at San Diego State University. Tam was the life partner of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space. In 2001 Sally and Tam joined with three

friends to found Sally Ride Science. Tam served as the company’s chief creative officer and later as chief operating officer, chair of the Board of Directors, and chief executive officer. Tam has written 14 children’s books, including six with Ride.

Edward Abeyta, Ph .D ., Director of Pre-College Programs & Associate Dean, UC San Diego ExtensionEdward L. Abeyta is the associate dean and director of Pre-College Programs at UC San Diego Extension. Edward has a B.A. from the University of New Mexico, an M.A. from the University of San Diego and his Ph.D. in Post-Secondary Adult Education from Capella University. In 2008 Edward was selected as the staff advisor to The Regents, where he has served on the UC Diversity

Commission, Post-retirement Task Force and The Regents UC Commission on the Future. Most recently he was appointed to the UC Scout (Scout) Advisory Board. Scout is one of the University of California’s Student Academic Preparation and Educational Partnerships programs that develops and delivers UC A-G approved online classes and curriculum to students in California and around the globe.

In 2015 Edward was the lead architect in transitioning Sally Ride Science, the national STEM education for-profit company, to UC San Diego. Edward is also the founder the of the University of California TV STEAM-channel and STEAMconnect.org, and an active member of the San Diego community as a trustee and vice chair of the San Diego Youth Symphony, founding board member and vice president of the Urban Discovery Academy and president of the Urban Discovery Foundation. Edward is deeply involved in programs serving foster youth and veterans as well as other youth development programs.


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Maysoon Dong, Program ManagerMaysoon Dong is a program manager of UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs. She has worked for UC San Diego in a variety of different capacities for over 7 years. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, she was the assistant director of the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) program at the Jacobs School of Engineering. She also worked in the Division of Biological Sciences as a program coordinator,

developing and maintaining continuing education programs for professionals in the field of biotechnology. Maysoon received her B.A. in mathematics and economics from UC San Diego and received her M.S. in economics from Boston University.

Karen Flammer, Ph .D ., CofounderDr. Karen Flammer is the director of the Digital Learning Center at UC San Diego Teaching Commons. Karen is a third-generation physicist. She earned her B.S. in applied physics and Ph.D. in space physics at UC San Diego. While doing research in space and planetary physics, Karen became passionate about educational outreach and increasing girls’ and minorities’ participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. In 2001, she co-founded Sally Ride Science with

the goal of narrowing the gender gap in STEM. Karen has more than 20 years of experience directing large-scale STEM outreach and professional development programs, most notably Sally Ride EarthKAM and the Sally Ride Science Academy.

Debi Kilb, Ph .D ., Science Lead InstructorDr. Debi Kilb holds a joint appointment: she is the Science Outreach Director for Sally Ride Science and she is also a seismologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Her primary research interest is in mainshock/aftershock sequences, with a focus on earthquake source physics and earthquake triggering processes. Kilb teaches the Music of Earthquakes class for the Sally Ride Science Summer Academy. She received a B.A. in mathematics and computer science with a minor in music from

UC San Diego, a master’s degree in applied mathematics from UCLA and a Ph.D. from the University of Memphis specializing in seismology. Prior to coming to Scripps/UC San Diego, Kilb completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University.

Margaret King, Writer/EditorMargaret King was senior science editor and writer at Sally Ride Science from 2009 to 2015, when Sally Ride Science became part of UC San Diego. Margaret helped create books and teacher guides that presented science concepts and profiled notable scientists with the goal of awakening students’ interest in science careers. Before joining Sally Ride Science, she worked at The San Diego Union-Tribune in a variety of editing positions, including as politics editor and editor of the

“Quest” science section. She received her bachelor’s degree from the UC Berkeley, with a double major in English and history and her master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Megan Lancaster, Program ManagerMegan Lancaster is a program manager for UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs, where she focuses on planning, implementing and evaluating academic and enrichment programs to meet the individual needs of students in preparation of collegiate and professional pursuits. Prior to working with UC San Diego Extension, Megan served as the program supervisor for the Viejas Tribal Education Center and also taught grades K-12 in the local public and private

school districts. Megan received a B.A. in social science from San Diego State University and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in social science, Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential and M.A. in education from Azusa Pacific University.


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Jennifer Matthews, Graphic Designer at Scripps Institution of OceanographyJennifer Matthews is a graphic designer at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. There she has been helping to illustrate and promote the efforts of geologists, glaciologists, seismologist and the other Earth science researchers for the past 15 years. Her tenure at IGPP has also given her the ability to work with other departments and programs at Scripps and UC San Diego, notably Birch Aquarium, Scripps

Director’s Office, PRAGMA and now Sally Ride Science. Prior to joining the staff at IGPP, Jennifer served in a similar capacity at UC San Diego’s San Diego Supercomputer Center for five years.

Dan Velazquez, Program RepresentativeDan Velazquez joined the UC San Diego Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs office in January 2014. Dan graduated from UC San Diego with a B.A. in psychology, and has aspirations of pursuing a master’s degree in postsecondary educational leadership. Dan served as a resident assistant for the Academic Connections Program in 2011. Prior to joining UC San Diego Extension, he worked in the Dean of Student Affairs Office at Revelle College as a program assistant, and

Sixth College Residential Life Office as the Interim Housing Coordinator. As the program representative, Dan is responsible for coordinating the UC San Diego LAUNCH undergraduate program, Academic Connections Research Scholars and Studies, Test Prep courses (ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT) and Transfer credit courses.

Robin Wittman, Senior Program ManagerRobin Wittman has over 25 years of experience at UC San Diego providing project management, strategic planning and operational support in department areas including: Anesthesiology, Epidemiology, Extension Office of the Dean and UCSD Global CONNECT. Prior to returning to UC San Diego, Robin was an investor relations specialist and stock plan administrator for Websense, the global leader in Web filtering software. In August 2010, Robin leveraged her combined experience

in the public/private sector and higher education by assuming the role as the UCSD Extension Pre-College and Career Preparation program manager. Her program portfolio includes the UC San Diego LAUNCH undergraduate program, Academic Connections Research Scholars and Studies, Test Prep, College Exploration courses, X credit courses and High School Independent Studies. Her passion is working with tribal youth, foster youth and first generation, low income students to help prepare them for college.


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AcaDemYWorksHoPs

EARLY DROP-OFF AND LATE PICK-UP

SESSION 7-9 AM 7-8 AM 4-6 PM 5-6 PM

Four-week courses: June 25-July 20 $125 $125

Two-week course: July 9-20 $125

One-week courses: June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13 -or- July 16-20

$62.50 $62.50

WORKSHOP AND MULTI-WEEK COURSE PRICINGFour-week courses Two-week course One-week workshop

$1200 $600 $175

WORKSHOP DATES AND TIMES

SESSION 9 AM-12 PM 8 AM-12 PM 1-4 PM 1-5 PM

Four-week courses: June 25-July 20 Two-week course: July 9-20

One-week course: June 25-29

One-week course: July 2-6




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On SiteMission BaY HiGH ScHooL

MISSION BAY HIGH SCHOOL: 2475 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109

From the Sorth• Take I-5 North

• Exit Grand/Garnet Avenue (Exit 23A)

• Merge onto Mission Bay Drive

• Turn slightly left onto Grand Ave

• Left onto Lee Street

• Destination will be on the left

PARKING There is no curbside drop-off or pickup. Parents or other approved adults must park to sign students in and out each day. Please allow ample time for parking so your student can get to the academy on time. Free parking is available in the “big lot” on Lee Street (see photo). Please follow all designated parking rules, as violators may be towed.

ABSENCES If your student is not going to attend his/her scheduled workshop for the day, please report this absence by calling the SRS Junior Academy office at 858-822-8194. Note that you may call this number at any time during academy hours (7am-6pm) in case of emergency, to update designated parental pickup contact information or for any other concerns.

DROP-OFF On the first day of the workshop, you and your student will sign in at the front desk located at the Mission Bay High School Library. On subsequent days, check-in will be with the instructor in the classroom. Students who are driving themselves to the academy must also sign in and will not be allowed to leave Mission Bay High School for the duration of the day’s classes and workshops.

PICK-UP All sign-outs will be in the front office (located at the Mission Bay High School Library). Please be on time for pickup unless you have registered your student to participate in late pickup. Classes and workshops will close promptly, and additional supervision will not be provided. Students participating in late pickup must be picked up by 6pm. You must sign your student out when you pick them up each day. High school students have the option of checking themselves out at the end of each day with parent/guardian permission stated on the Authorization Form. In this case, high schools students will report to the front office at the end of each day and sign themselves out. One instance of excessively late pickup (more than 10 minutes) will be permitted. Additional late pickups may result in your student being excused from the program. Please bring a photo ID with you to show the office staff to assure the safety of your student. If someone other than you or the persons authorized on the registration form will be picking up your student, you must submit a written note to staff with your signature and a copy of your ID. The person picking up your student must also bring a photo ID.

From the Nouth• Take I-5 South

• Exit Balboa Ave/Garnet Ave (Exit 23)

• Continue straight on Mission Bay Drive

• Sharp right onto Grand Avenue

• Left onto Lee Street

• Destination will be on the left


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LUNCH Students participating in both morning and afternoon sessions should bring a non-perishable lunch and beverage each day. There will be a one-hour lunch break from 12 to 1pm. Please do not send food or drinks in glass containers. Lunches will not be refrigerated; therefore, we ask that you send lunches that do not contain mayonnaise or other food items that will spoil if not kept cold. Freezing lunches and juice the day before and/or inserting a cold pack in the lunch container will help preserve the food. Please mark all lunches (and all containers inside lunches) with the student’s first and last name and the date. Please also add your student’s name to their water bottles. There will be drinking fountains and a location where students can refill their water bottles as needed throughout the day’s activities.

JUNIOR ACADEMY SWAGEach student will receive a Sally Ride Science T-shirt, Sally Ride Science drawstring backpack, nametag and lanyard. Students are required to wear their lanyards with nametags each day. Students are encouraged to wear their T-shirts on the first day of the workshop (Monday) and the last day of the workshop (Friday).

DRESS CODEStudents are expected to exercise sound judgment, safety, good taste and modesty regarding their dress and grooming.

• Stomach must be covered and shirts must touch the tops of pants

• Undergarments may not be exposed

• No strapless shirts, completely bare shoulders or sheer clothing

• No sagging pants

• Bottom of a student’s shorts/skirt must reach or extend beyond the fingertips when the student’s arms are at their side

• Wallet chains are not permitted

• Footwear (sandals or shoes) must be worn at all times

• Sleepwear, blankets and pajamas are not permitted

• Hats and hoods are not permitted to be worn indoors


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REQUIRED FORMSThe following forms must be completed and returned to [email protected] before the first day of the workshop. If you do not complete and return these attached documents prior to the start of the academy, your student may not be allowed to participate in his/her workshop. If you have difficulty submitting the forms electronically, you may bring completed forms with you on the first day of the workshop.

• Part I: Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

• Part II: Emergency and Medical Information Form

• Part III: Student Visitor/Departure Authorization Form

• Part IV: Photography Release

• Part V: 2018 UC San Diego Online Services: User Obligations and Responsibilities

EARLY REGISTRATION DAYS Junior Academy now offers two days of early registration for participants. This will provide you and your student the opportunity to complete all requirements and pick up materials prior to the first day of classes and workshops. There are two days and times available. If you are not available to attend either day, registration is still available the first day of Junior Academy.

ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCIESAll precautions will be taken to prevent serious health risks to students. In the event that a minor injury occurs, the trained staff will administer first aid at the workshop location and the incident will be recorded. The student will be observed by the trained staff, who will assess and record any changes or concerns. In the event of a medical emergency, the staff will take immediate action in accordance with your orders on the registration form policies and waivers. Please be sure to keep these forms updated at all times. If the staff cannot reach parents or other approved responsible adults, the student will be taken to the nearest hospital for any necessary treatment.

Thursday: June 21Time: 4-8pm

Location: Mission Bay High School Library

Saturday: June 23Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Mission Bay High School Library


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CuLtureCODE OF CONDUCTGood behavior will be encouraged in a positive manner. The staff will work cooperatively with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of behavior concerns and methods used to teach and guide students toward socially acceptable behavior, which include:

• Strive to do the best work possible.

• Tolerate and respect individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities and national origins.

• Behave in a friendly, cooperative and responsible manner toward all persons in the program and extended programs and in the larger local communities.

If a behavior incident does occur, the following protocol will be followed:

1. A Junior Academy staff member and the student will discuss the student’s behavior and collaboratively work on a positive plan moving forward. The staff member will document the incident, conversation and forward plan.

2. A Junior Academy staff member and the student will discuss the student’s behavior and contact the parent or guardian immediately. The staff member will inform the parent of the prior occurrence and if there is a third incident, the student will be removed from Junior Academy and a refund will not be provided.

3. A Junior Academy staff member and the student will discuss the student’s behavior and contact the parent or guardian immediately. The parent will be notified they need to pick up their student immediately and that the student will be taken off the workshop schedule without a refund.

HARASSMENT POLICYSally Ride Science is committed to having a positive learning environment. Furthermore, all students and staff of the Sally Ride Science Junior Academy program have the right to an environment free of harassment or violence of any type. Because of this, the following will not be tolerated:

• Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which create an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational/social environment for students, faculty or staff. Sexual harassment is demeasning and degrading. It affects an individual’s self-esteem and can have a negative impact on performance. It can make an individual feel angry, powerless and fearful. Considering this, a victim should share their feelings/concern with a Sally Ride Science instructor or staff member immediately.

• Bullying harassment includes, but is not limited to, any kind of comment, threat or action that creates an intimidating or hostile atmosphere. Every student has the right to pursue an education without being concerned about physical, verbal or emotional abuse.

• Physical harassment includes, but is not limited to, any kind of physical violence, intimidation, threat or harassment directed toward any Sally Ride Science participant, instructor, staff member or any other individual. Any allegation of harassment at UC San Diego or at any Sally Ride Science related activity during the program will be investigated, and disciplinary action will be taken if allegations prove to be factual.


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