The Science, Language Arts and Mathematics (SLAM) Workshops are conducted during the summer at Tougaloo College. SLAM Workshop I is for 9th and 10th graders; SLAM Workshop II is for 10th and 11th graders; and SLAM Workshop III is for 11th graders. 10th and 11th graders are placed in either Workshop II or III based upon their academic background. Each workshop is for 4 weeks.
The workshops are designed to highlight the interrelationship of communication and quantitative skills for the study of science. The three workshops are sequential with each one building on the material from the previous workshop. However, a student can take any one of the workshop by itself. The workshops provide information about career opportunities in the health sciences and the Jackson Heart Study
- There is no fee for attending the workshops.
- Upon successful completion of the workshop each participant will receive a stipend.
- All workshop sessions include classes in Science, Language Arts, and Mathematics.
- Classes are taught by experienced teachers from Tougaloo College and Jackson area high schools.
- Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
- Lunch will be provided.
- Each Wednesday will include an activity featuring speakers from the Jackson Heart Study and/or from selected health-care fields.
- HOUSING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Application Procedure for New Students
APPLICATION FORM (click here)
Students invited to return to SLAM II or SLAM III do not need to re-apply.
- Complete the application on page four. (THE APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED.)
- A one page essay which addresses the following: why you want to participate in this program, what are your career goals, what extracurricular activities you are involved in and why you should be selected? This essay should be typed on a separate sheet of paper.
- Eleventh and tenth graders must submit an official High School Transcript.
- Ninth graders must submit the most recent report card.
- Have recommendations sent to the JHS-UTC by two teachers. One recommendation must be from a math or science teacher.
- Overall grade point average
- Courses taken or soon to be taken
- Standardized test scores
- Recommendation letters
- Essay quality
Selection Criteria for New Students
- Overall Grade Point Average
- Courses taken or soon to be taken
- Standardized test scores
- Recommendation letters
- Essay quality
Structure of the workshops:
- There is no fee for attending the workshops.
- Upon successful completion of the workshop each participant will receive a stipend.
- All workshop sessions include classes in Science, Language Arts, and Mathematics.
- Classes are taught by experienced teachers from Tougaloo College and Jackson area high schools.
- Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Lunch and snacks will be provided
- HOUSING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
SLAM Participants Data
SLAM Enrollment Information 2008