2019 2020 Welcome Back PCMS to a great new year! Looking forward to seeing all of our new and current students!
The 2019 ATOMS Recharged Scholars Program online registration is now open!
"Recharged" was added to the name to emphasize our changing curriculum. We are excited to add courses that incorporate the use of equipment donated by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. These high-tech tools encourage critical thinking and problem solving strategies that give students a hands-on, advanced level, intensive STEM experience throughout the summer. The ATOMS Program will occur this summer through Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8. These are experiences for students who will be completing grades 2 through 8 this school year and who demonstrate a high level of math and science skills based on teacher recommendation.
Costs are as follows:
A three-day mini program (15 hours of instruction) for $115
A five-day basic program (30 hours of instruction) for $155
Costs can be subsidized by financial aid if appropriate paperwork is provided by the family and scholarships are received from area businesses.
The online application form should be completed by the parent. Following this, we will communicate with your child's school district for eligibility input. School officials will be contacted and strongly encouraged to write specific comments regarding the student's eligibility for this program. Selection for this program is competitive and your child's admission is not guaranteed. Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 students and the number of classes at each site depends on the teacher availability.
Application deadline to be considered for placement in the program is March 20, 2019.
As we head into the winter months, I would like to let the parents of Penn Cambria students know that I can offer help to you and your child with winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, shoes and/or boots. Please call or email me if you are in need of one of these items for your child. My contact information is: Renee Myers 401 Division Street Gallitzin, PA 16641 (814) 886-4181 ext. 3005 [email protected]