Penn State @ KleinLife
Program Overview
Penn State Abington and KleinLife have partnered to provide a STEM-based high school enrichment program for KleinLife families and neighborhood high school students. This collaborative effort aims to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for high school students in the Northeast Philadelphia community.
Unique STEM Program Partnership Celebrates Its First Graduates.
STEM Program
After-school STEM workshops are offered to high school students in grades 9 to 12 to enhance their STEM skills. These seven-week workshops emphasize project-based skills, design, computer science, and engineering. Examples of workshop topics include programming with electronics, sensors and robotics, Python coding, and entrepreneurship engineering.
In partnership with KleinLife, Penn State University – Abington is offering free day-time MATH Enrichment classes exclusively for George Washington High School students who will be let go from
school to KleinLife.
Eligibility
Any George Washington High School student with strong interest in MATH is eligible to participate. The initial math level is determined by a placement test.
Course Description
MATH 1: Monday & Wednesday - Lesson Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm, (Optional) Help Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (Oct. 7, 2024– June 11, 2025)
The course is designed for 9th to 12th grade students and covers Algebra I and elements of Algebra II. Students are required to take a placement test.
Register for Math 1 here: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/search/publicCourseSectionDetails.do?…
MATH 2: Tuesday & Thursday- Lesson Time: 1:00pm- 3:00pm, (Optional) Help Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (October 1, 2024– June 12, 2025)
The course is designed for 9th to 12th grade students and covers Algebra II and Trigonometry. Students are required to take a placement test. Students who successfully completed MATH 1 are automatically eligible for MATH 2. Completion of MATH 2 prepares students for the rigor of the AP and IB courses, as well as college level courses, such as Statistics, Computer Science I and Calculus.
Register for Math 2 here: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/search/publicCourseSectionDetails.do?…
Course Costs
Courses are free, but capacity is limited to the first 20 participants
STEM Module 1: Launch Box Idea Lab (7 weeks): The course is designed for 9th to 12th grade students. An introduction to creative problem recognition, solution finding, and entrepreneurial mindset as hallmarks to societal advancement.
Times: 6:00pm- 8:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at KleinLife.
Dates: October 22, 2024- December 19, 2024 (No classes on November 5th and Thanksgiving Week)
Cost: $99 for 7 weeks (14 2-hour classes). If you have taken and successfully completed one of our previous classes, the registration fee can be waived.
Register here: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/search/publicCourseSectionDetails.do?…
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment courses are provided onsite at KleinLife and are taught by Penn State faculty. Students will earn college credit after successfully completing courses.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Students must be in grades 11 and 12 and in good academic standing (GPA of 2.8 or higher or with a recommendation from their high school)
- Completion of pre-requisite levels of math competency (i.e. Algebra II or higher)
- A short entrance interview
Tuition for dual enrollment courses is offered at a discounted rate of approximately 50%. Financial need-based scholarships may be available.
Dual Enrollment Programs
Penn State Abington will offer a college course in Fall 2024
STAT 200: Elementary Statistics (4 credits). This Penn State course is transferable to virtually every university in the world.
Meeting Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 17 - December 19 at 6-8pm
Location: KleinLife (JCC), 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Eligibility: Students with solid mastery of Algebra II are eligible to apply. Course Interest and Scholarship Form Here.
CMPSC 131: Python-based introduction to Computer Science (3 credits).
Meeting Days and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, September 23 - December 18 at 6-8pm
Location: KleinLife (JCC), 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Eligibility: Students with solid mastery of Algebra II are eligible to apply. Course Interest and Scholarship Form Here.
For more information, contact [email protected].
KleinLife is a vibrant community resource that provides social, educational and cultural programs, and vital health, wellness and social services. Rooted in the Jewish value of tikkun olam, its community is multigenerational, mixed income and ethnically diverse. Individuals regularly come together to participate in enrichment offerings, receive vital services, enjoy each other’s company, and connect to additional resources and support.
