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The 2008 Gifted Institute

The registration packet and brochure for the 2008 Gifted Institute (July 20-26) are now available. The enrollment is limited, so please apply early. If you wish to apply for the Gifted Institute, be certain to do the following:

  1. **Complete the "New Applicant Questionnaire"
  2. **Ask two (2) school personnel to complete the "School Personnel Recommendation Form" and return them to the Gifted Institute. (You should provide an envelope and stamp.)
  3. Ask your parent or guardian to complete the "Parent/Guardian Questionnaire."
  4. Complete the "Workshop Registration."
  5. Read and complete the “Rules” sheet.
  6. YouthMail #1, #3, #4 and #5 to:

    Gifted Institute
    Carroll College
    1601 N. Benton Ave.
    Helena, MT 59625

    (DON’T FORGET TO ENCLOSE YOUR $225.00 DEPOSIT).

** #1 and #2 does not need to be completed/returned by previous participants.

Notification of your acceptance or rejection will be given as soon as possible. If you have questions, call 406.447.4348 and leave your name and mailing address. Please speak slowly and clearly.

Payment Information

The total cost of the session is $450.00.  The Institute does have a limited enrollment, so please complete and return your application materials as early as possible. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 15, 2008. A $225.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION
MATERIALS. No classes will be reserved without this deposit. Please make checks payable to Carroll College Gifted Institute. It is possible to make this deposit with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card. Cancellations after May 30 but before July 1 will have $25.00 of the deposit withheld; cancellations after July 1 will result in forfeiture of the deposit. PAYMENT OF THE REMAINDER OF THE TUITION AMOUNT DUE SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE JULY 7, 2008, OR DURING REGISTRATION ON JULY 20, 2008. Limited tuition assistance may be available to those who demonstrate financial need (based upon the federal government’s free hot lunch income guidelines).

Purpose of the Institute

The Gifted Institute will challenge gifted fifth through ninth grade students' academic potentials and provide opportunities for social development. Workshops, classes, and activities with adults and peers will enhance students' self-awareness and cognitive development.

Who Can Participate

Gifted students who are entering fifth grade through age 14 or entering ninth grade, whichever is later as of August 1, 2008, are eligible to apply. Each applicant will be required to provide two recommendation forms filled out by school personnel and complete questionnaire forms. To obtain recommendation and questionnaire forms, applicants must complete and return the information request card which can found on the pdf of the brochure. Previous Institute participants need not obtain recommendations.

Housing and Meals

Because the benefits of the Institute rely heavily on the interaction of students with peers and supervisors, the students are required to stay in Guadalupe Hall, which is located on Carroll College's campus. The students will be chaperoned by qualified college students and adults. Students will need to provide their own bedding and towels. Detailed lists of other necessary materials will be sent to each applicant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served by Sodexho in the Carroll Campus Center.

Daily Schedule

  • Wake-up - 7:15 am
  • Breakfast - 8:00 am
  • Workshop - 8:45 am
  • Workshop - 10:30 am
  • Lunch - 12:00 noon
  • Activity - 1:00 pm
  • Workshop - 3:30 pm
  • Dinner - 5:00 pm
  • Workshop - 6:00 pm
  • Activity - 8:00 pm
  • Bed Check - 10:30 pm

Transportation

Each participant is responsible for transportation to and from the Gifted Institute. Transportation from the bus depot and the Helena Airport to Carroll College can be arranged with prior notice. Participants may not operate automobiles on Carroll's campus.