ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66 and OSSM Sponsor Summer Science Institute for Teachers
Science teachers! Come join us for a five-day learning experience full of fun and excitement at the OSSM campus in Oklahoma City. ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, and OSSM sponsor the ConocoPhillips & Phillips 66 Summer Science Institute, aimed at providing science teachers at the 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels with knowledge and hands-on experience in Geosciences, Life and Physical Sciences. Teachers will enhance their science backgrounds while being offered new opportunities to transfer knowledge and skills to classroom instruction.
Summer Science Institute applications are now being accepted.
There are three ways to apply:
Send an email of the completed registration information to sbrother@ossm.edu
Fax the registration form to Ms. Sena Brothers (405-521-6442)
Mail the registration form to Ms. Sena Brothers at OSSM, 1141 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
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Sarkeys Foundation and OSSM Sponsor a Summer Math Institute for Middle School Teachers
Math teachers! The Sarkeys Foundation and OSSM host a Summer Math Institute for middle school math teachers to enhance their knowledge of mathematics and to advance instructional skills. OSSM faculty and distinguished guests conduct the Institute. Activities include lectures, demonstrations, lab sessions and a field trip. The Institute will address topics relevant to middle school math curriculum as defined by Core Curriculum, as well as present enrichment areas such as contest math. We invite math teachers to be challenged, inspired and better!
The Institute will be held on the OSSM campus in Oklahoma City. Housing and meals are provided for teachers who wish to stay on campus. Meals are also provided for commuters. Workshop activities take place Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Institute concludes early Friday afternoon.
All teachers who successfully complete the Institute will receive a certificate of attendance and a $300 stipend. The certificate recognizes the desire to improve math education in schools and satisfy requirements for professional development.
Summer Math Institute applications are now being accepted.
There are three ways to apply:
Fax the application to Ms. Sena Brothers (405) 521-6442
Mail the application to OSSM Summer Math Institute, 1141 North Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Send an email with the completed application form to sena.brothers@ossm.edu
Due to limited space, teachers will be selected from a pool of applicants with preference given to those who apply early, as well as those who have not previously attended. If you are interested, please fax or email your application as soon as possible.
If you have questions, please contact the Institute director, Tony Cornforth, by email at tony.cornforth@ossm.edu or by phone (405) 449-3391, ext. 256.
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- Is OSSM a private school?
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No, the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is a two-year public residential high school created and funded by the Oklahoma legislature. The school is open to all students across the state who wish to apply during their sophomore year. OSSM is categorized as a state agency. See the Admissions webpage for details and application deadlines.
- What is the tuition to attend OSSM?
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There is no tuition for a student to attend the school. Room and board are provided by the state. Students may wish to have "pocket money" available for incidentals like school supplies, snack bar items or a weekend trip to a local restaurant, movie theatre, bookstore or mall.
- Who can attend OSSM?
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OSSM is open to all Oklahoma students who are entering their junior year of high school. Applications are due in March of the sophomore year.