FAQ

Who will be teaching my child?
Our teachers have a variety of backgrounds, from current and retired puplic and private schoolteachers, to university professors and advanced graduate students. All of our teachers have extensive experience working with children, and are well-versed in their respective subjects.

The UW campus is huge – should I be worried that my child will get lost?
Summer Challenge students are supervised at all times by teachers and/or teaching assistants. We even have extra chaperones for any field trips, so the chances of a child being lost are very small. There is a cell phone in every classroom, so the teachers can stay in contact with the Robinson Center when necessary.

Can my child receive school credit for Summer Challenge?
Summer Challenge courses are not designed to replace a regular school course. Most classes are multi- disciplinary and pull from many different school subjects, along with some subjects not taught in most schools.

It’s summer. Shouldn’t my child be having fun?
Summer Challenge classes are fun! The vast majority of students have a great time at Summer Challenge. The classes are designed to include a lot of activities and projects, and some of the classes take fantastic field trips.

I work full time. How can I arrange to pick up my child at 2:20?
Many of our students form carpools with other students – a student roster will be distributed in late spring to help parents form carpools. Students may also stay at the Robinson Center after class, but must be picked up no later than 4:30pm. We do not recommend that Summer Challenge students take the bus to campus on their own, unless they are already comfortable taking Metro.

What if my child has a medical condition or severe allergies?
We will do our best to accommodate your child’s needs. Parents will complete a detailed medical form so that teachers and Robinson Center staff will be aware of any relevant medical issues. You can also contact the teacher directly if you have further concerns.

Will my child have homework?
Summer Challenge students will not have extensive homework assignments. However, you should expect, depending on the class, occasional homework assignments.

News

Transition School featured on ABC Nightline News on April 15. See the video here.

Early Entrance Program (7th/8th grade)

UW Academy (10th grade): Application materials are available for download. Apply now!

Summer Program (5th-9th grades): Challenge Application begins Feb 1 at 8 AM; Stretch Application begins Feb 16 at 8 AM.

Transition School (7th and 8th grades): The 2010-11 application is now available for download.

Important Dates

Sept 30: First day for TS and UW

Nov 9: UW Academy Info Session, 7pm, Johnson Hall, Room 102

Jan 4: Transition School Info Session, 7pm, Architecture Hall, Room 147

Jan 11: UW Academy Info Session, 7pm, Johnson Hall, Room 102

March 15: TS application due to Robinson Center

March 18: UW Academy application due to Robinson Center