Eligibility
Students qualify for CBK Summer Programs based on SAT or ACT test scores,, WATS eligibility, or through a portfolio admission process. Reading, Writing, or English scores are used to determine eligibility for Humanities courses, and Mathematics or Science scores determine eligibility for STEM courses. Students may attend more than one program. More details and full course descriptions are available by program.
Age OR grade ranges are indicated as of the first day of the applicable program and on program pages are all indicated as rising grades (grade in fall following summer).
SHINE |
Minimum of 8 yrs old at start of program AND finishing grade 3 or maximum of 12 yrs old |
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GLOW |
Minimum of 10 yrs old AND finishing grade 4 or maximum of 14 yrs old |
Mature rising 5th graders may apply but will need additional academic evidence |
Luminary |
Minimum of 13 yrs old AND finishing grade 7 and not yet 18 on the first day of the program |
Mature rising 8th graders may apply but may need additional entrance criteria |
Please review the chart below for score requirements and see courses for coding. Scores from any Academic Talent Search for program admission are good for two years (Jan 2019); students are not required to retest each year in order to maintain eligibility for the summer programs unless aging up:
OR PORTFOLIO | WATS eligibility | ACT | SAT |
SHINE |
| ACT report, no minimum score | SAT report, no minimum score |
GLOW |
| ACT score report | SAT score report |
Luminary | Not accepted | M/S20; R/E20 | M540; R26; EBRW 530 |
Course Selection
Students should choose courses to which they are willing to commit time, energy, and enthusiasm, and that are in line with their academic strengths, interests, and educational objectives. These choices will be reviewed for optimal match. Students will be placed in their first choice courses when possible. First choices are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size for all courses is limited based on enrollments. Courses with too few students will be cancelled and students moved to their next available choice. Applications will not be considered until fully complete. Students should only list courses on their application which they are willing and motivated to attend, if assigned. This includes second and third choice courses. All courses and descriptions are listed by program.
The application fee is nonrefundable for any reason. CBK reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment.
Student Evaluation and Credit Equivalency
Instructors use a variety of assessment techniques, including observation, project-based evaluation, rubrics, and pre-assessments throughout the programs. Skills are assessed, but there are no grades or point scales for SHINE or GLOW Programs. Luminary Project participants will be assigned a grade for the purpose of transfer. Due to the rigor and acceleration of courses in comparison to traditional environments, no grade lower than a B– will be assigned. A grade of P indicates that the student participated but will not be eligible for credit. Students should talk to their guidance counselors in advance of the program to determine whether a course will be considered for equivalency. On the final Saturday of each program, students individually participate in a Celebration of Learning with their families to share their achievements in class. This celebration is followed by a mandatory Closing Ceremony at which students are recognized for their accomplishments and participation. Plan to attend.
Instructors
Summer Program courses are typically taught by outstanding secondary teachers, college and university faculty/ instructors, content experts, and advanced graduate students. Instructors participate in a thorough application and interview process, and are selected based on their knowledge of the subject area as well as their ability to work with students. We hold our instructors to the expectation that they will provide a challenging, inquiry-driven, and enjoyable educational experience for all students. Brief bios are available by program.